C30 – Cooked Fairly a Lot

Zhao Yuegu carried Xia Guo again to the courtyard, the place she continued to sleep soundly.

“It seems to be like we received’t have the ability to do any investigating as we speak. I hope it’s not an excessive amount of to ask, Brother Yuegu, however may we keep in your courtyard for a few days?”

“That’s effective by me.”

Zhao Yuegu’s courtyard was spacious, with loads of rooms to spare, so accommodating two extra friends wasn’t a difficulty.

Then Solar Ying chimed in with a reminder.

“Dad, don’t you’ve a variety of issues to care for?”

However Solar’s father dismissed her concern with a wave of his hand.

“It’s nothing pressing.”

“This historic village, a remnant of the Ming Dynasty, is steeped in historical past.”

“I’ve at all times had a ardour for such locations, so naturally, I need to discover the village completely.”

Solar Ying set free a resigned sigh.

In the long run, she may solely quietly warning Zhao Yuegu.

“Regulate my dad. In any other case, he would possibly simply stroll off with the village’s hidden gems.”

Zhao Yuegu was bowled over that Solar Ying would so candidly betray her father’s intentions.The supply of this content material nov(el)bi((n))

Their relationship was definitely complicated.

Apprehensive that Zhao Yuegu won’t grasp the complete image, Solar Ying elaborated.

“It’s like how my brother is with vehicles; my dad has the identical fascination with antiques.”

“This village has an untouched high quality, and it’s fairly attainable that some intact relics are nonetheless right here.”

“Simply be sure to maintain a detailed watch.”

No sooner had Solar Ying completed her warning than she noticed Solar’s father sprint towards a stool.

“Wow! A stool fabricated from yellow rosewood!”

“Judging by the sample and design, it’s seemingly from the late Ming interval.”

“Brother Yuegu, I’ve acquired to have this. How a lot would you like for it?”

Zhao Yuegu’s mouth twitched involuntarily.

To assume his residence really contained an vintage…

It was simply too dangerous that he wasn’t well-versed within the worth of such gadgets.

Furnishings from the late Ming Dynasty may very well be value a fortune, for all he knew.

However cash was the least of his considerations.

“It’s not on the market.”

“What would I exploit for meals if I offered it?”

“Brother Yuegu, you’re sitting on a fortune! Do you at all times use this while you eat?”

“In fact. Why wouldn’t I?”

“I can exchange it with a complete set of recent furnishings, any large model you want.”

Nevertheless, Zhao Xueman, or little Xueman as she was recognized, cried out defiantly.

“Don’t take our stuff, you thief!”

“I’m not making a gift of something!”

Zhao Yuegu gently ruffled little Xueman’s hair, signaling her to indicate some courtesy to their visitor.

Solar’s father’s face flushed with embarrassment.

Being an atypical heiress and solely barely much less engaging than Ma Yabei meant she was nonetheless fairly lovely!

“I believe I’ve a extremely cool vibe, proper? Don’t I?”

Ma Yabei burst into laughter.

It was plain.

Solar Ying had a knack for brightening the temper when wanted.

“Completely cool.”

Basking in Ma Yabei’s direct reward, Solar Ying felt herself floating on air.

“Goddess Yabei, you’re making me blush.”

Clearly…

It didn’t take lengthy for her to hit it off with Ma Yabei.

She even missed their underlying rivalry.

Zhao Yuegu was very happy to witness this camaraderie.

The sight of the 2 beauties collectively was a delight to the eyes and added a sparkle to his courtyard.

“Maybe it’s time to refurbish my courtyard.”

Residing with Xueman, Zhao Yuegu hadn’t given it a lot thought, focusing primarily on the land.

A home that supplied shelter from the weather was sufficient.

However now, with the watermelon harvest full and the opposite crops not but ripe, he had the leisure to spruce up the place.

“This courtyard, in any case, is the previous residence of a high scholar, with three sections.”

“The home wants some repairs and repairs, particularly if we’re to welcome future friends.”

Zhao Yuegu mulled it over and determined to start with the inside courtyard.

The constructions have been displaying their age, however the foundations have been stable—some repairs would make them livable.

The best problem with a picket home, in any case, was making certain it was well-protected towards the weather.

To forestall decay, rot, and fireplace.

Seizing a second of leisure, Zhao Yuegu headed straight to the yard, instruments in hand.

Solar’s father naturally got here alongside.

However upon seeing the ramshackle homes, his eyes bulged in disbelief.

“Oh my God!”

“They’re really…”

“They’re really all constructed from rosewood.”

Zhao Yuegu watched as Solar’s father, overwhelmed with pleasure, clung protectively to a pillar, his physique shaking.

He caressed the wooden and examined it carefully. Discovering a chunk of damaged wooden on the bottom, he winced, tenderly choosing it up and thoroughly dusting it off along with his costly, tailored swimsuit.

“That is rosewood too!”

“How may such a precious home be… simply… left to waste like this!”

Solar’s father was so upset he practically choked on his personal outrage.

Zhao Yuegu was momentarily baffled.

“That is rosewood?”

“Xueman even burned fairly a little bit of it for cooking.”

“Gasp…”

Solar’s father clutched at his coronary heart, his eyes broad with shock, the very image of horror.