Chen Zhancai, feeling guilty, was terrified by the shout and quickly let go of Chen Zhanshan's hand. He looked around but couldn't see him for a long time.
He flew into a rage, shouting, "Xiao Han, come back here right now!"
Chen Han had already taken the opportunity to run to his own door, and didn't forget to turn back and call out, "Third Uncle, I have something to do, you should go by yourself!"
"Useless thing, actually fooled by a little brat."
Chen Zhancai then realized he had been tricked, and in frustration, he kept hitting his head, so angry he wanted to curse in the street.
That brat is a real devil; he's got a lot of tricks up his sleeve.
What should I do?
If they can't trick Chen Han, they won't get the money.
You can't participate in scientific expeditions if you don't have money.
Those who cannot participate in the imperial examinations cannot obtain official rank.
Without official rank and fame, there is no immense wealth and honor.
How can one live a carefree and happy life without a fortune?
I guess my parents have already arrived in town and contacted the human traffickers.
If we don't bring them over, wouldn't that be like standing them up?
What a blunder! If I had known this would happen, I should have forcibly taken Chen Han away from the beginning, and we wouldn't be in this mess now...
Just as he was sighing, he suddenly heard footsteps behind him.
Chen Zhancai turned his head and saw Erbao skipping and hopping over from the front door.
He frowned, and instantly a despicable and malicious thought popped into his head again.
But there was a hint of hesitation, even a trace of conscience, in his eyes, though this thought vanished in an instant.
As the saying goes, "No poison, no man; only the ruthless can win battles from afar."
Those who achieve great things must have a heart of iron and stone.
Since we can't fool Chen Han, this is the only option...
Thinking of this, Chen Zhancai quickly put on a fake smile and called out to Erbao, who was not far away, "Erbao, where are you going?"
Erbao ran a few steps forward and came closer. "Third Uncle, I want to go find Brother Chen Han to play."
"Don't go looking for him. Uncle San happens to be free today. I'll take you to a nice place."
"Thank you, Third Uncle, but I can't go. I've already made plans with Brother Xiaohan to play chess together."
"What's so fun about that thing? Uncle will take you for a ride around town. There's delicious food, fun activities, monkey shows, and martial arts performances. I guarantee you'll love it."
As Chen Zhancai spoke, he glanced around nervously, as if afraid someone might come over.
Erbao was somewhat tempted, but still shook his head and refused, "No, I've already made plans to play chess with Brother Xiaohan. If I break my promise, I'll become a person who doesn't keep their word. You should go by yourself!"
"You little brat, what kind of trust do you have? Come with your third uncle, and he'll buy you a roasted chicken leg later."
"Then I'll go say hello to Brother Chen Han." Erbao subconsciously swallowed.
Seeing this, Chen Zhancai was overjoyed. They had finally fallen into his trap. He quickly called Erbao back, who was about to leave, "Don't go, Erbao, let's go!"
"Third Uncle, aren't you going to take Jiye with you?"
"We're not taking him. It's just the two of us today." After saying that, Chen Zhancai grabbed Erbao's hand and left.
Erbao glanced at the front door and said, "Then I'll go tell my mother!"
"No need, we'll be back in a bit."
"Third Uncle, do you think there are really monkey performers in town?"
"Of course, there are not only monkey trainers, but also candy vendors in town. Uncle will buy you a big candied hawthorn skewer in a bit."
"Thank you, Uncle. My favorite foods are candied hawthorn and osmanthus cake."
"Okay, okay, Uncle will buy it for you in a bit." Chen Zhancai held Erbao's hand tightly and hurried towards Qingshui Town.
Erbao had absolutely no suspicion, after all, Chen Zhancai was his third uncle.
He never imagined that his own third uncle would sell him to a slave trader.
Fearing they might run into acquaintances, Chen Zhancai took Erbao and took a shortcut.
The uncle and nephew chatted and laughed along the way, and soon arrived in town.
To appease Erbao, Chen Zhancai reluctantly took out more than ten coins to buy him a roasted chicken leg and a string of candied hawthorns.
Erbao was overjoyed, jumping and skipping with happiness. At that moment, Chen Zhancai was truly a generous and loving third uncle in his eyes.
Chen Zhancai brought Erbao to the town's small square and saw Old Lady Chen craning her neck to look around. He quickly walked a few steps closer.
"Mom, I'm here."
"Oh, you've finally arrived." Old Mrs. Chen glanced behind her and was immediately taken aback. "Where's that little rascal?"
Chen Zhancai shook his head and lowered his voice, saying, "Don't even mention it. That little brat is more cunning than a chicken and more shrewd than a monkey when he gets his hands on something. No matter what I say, he just won't fall for it."
Upon hearing this, Old Mrs. Chen stamped her feet in distress. "Oh dear, what a mess this is! I've already agreed on the price with the slave trader, but now they haven't brought anyone. What am I going to do?"
Seeing that Chen Han hadn't come, Old Man Chen finally felt relieved. "We didn't take any money from them, so what's there to be afraid of? At worst, it's considered a breach of trust."
Grandma Chen shook her head and sighed, "It seems this is the only way."
At this moment, Erbao caught up from behind and hurriedly asked Old Man Chen and his wife,
"Grandpa, Grandma, you've come to town too?"
"Erbao, what brings you here?" Old Mrs. Chen was taken aback.
Old Chen was also taken aback. "Erbao, who brought you to town?"
Erbao smiled and raised one hand, "My third uncle brought me here. Look, my third uncle even bought me some delicious food!"
"What? Your third uncle!" Old Man Chen glanced at Chen Zhancai. "Zhancai, what's going on? Why did you bring Erbao here?"
"Dad, what kind of question is that? What do you mean by 'what are we doing'? Of course, we're here to buy him some delicious food."
"Okay, everything's alright now, let's go back quickly!"
Old Man Chen was about to lead Erbao away when Chen Zhancai stopped him.
"Dad, why are you in such a hurry to get home?"
After he finished speaking, he led Erbao aside and pointed to the stone steps on the ground.
"Sit here for a while. I need to talk to your grandparents about something, and then I'll take you to buy some delicious food."
"Okay, I'll listen to Uncle San." Erbao nodded obediently.
Chen Zhancai immediately turned back, paused for a moment, and then revealed his plan.
Old Chen immediately flew into a rage upon hearing this, "You scoundrel! Erbao is your own nephew, how could you possibly have designs on him!"
"Yes, son, Erbao is a sensible child. You can't sell him to a slave trader!" Old Mrs. Chen shook her head repeatedly...
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