Chapter 64

  When Yu Zai rushed to the county town on the seventh day of her menstrual cycle, she felt grateful that Qi Shu had scheduled the days two days earlier. If she stayed at home for a few more days, she would have collapsed. Every time she played computer games or cards, she was criticized by her father and scolded for corrupting Yu Zai. The more depressed she became, the more depressed she felt!

  As soon as Yu Cai got on the car, she fell asleep in a daze. This period of time was really exhausting from playing. In order to avoid her father's criticism, she had been staying at her maternal grandmother's house. Those cousins made noise day and night, which really wore out this well-behaved child who had strict habits.

  When she was still drowsy and hadn't woken up yet, several adults were chatting. Yu Cai was also a bit dizzy and continued to close her eyes to rest.

  Several people were chatting when Mrs. He suddenly sighed, "Each of us has our own difficulties, it's still okay for now, but after half a year when the kids all go out to school, what's the point of this life?"

  As soon as this sentence came out, Yu Cai immediately admired her own high vision. The first time she saw He Mu, she felt that he had a bit of a loving son complex, and it was indeed the case, haha!

  Xia Mu sighed, "We two are also done for, Shu Fan, after all these years, you should find one too. A home without a woman is not like a home at all. Besides, you're still young, have another child, and Zhi will have more companions."

  Yucai was very interested in this topic and immediately perked up his ears to listen.

  "Let it go, I'm afraid we can't afford to have another one, and neither do I want to. We don't even have time to take care of the one we already have, what's the point of having another?"

  Xia Mu sighed again, "Shi Zhi's temper is a bit strange, but he's also grown up and should understand your difficulties. It's really not easy for you outside."

  Qishu Fan's bitter smile, Yu Cai closed her eyes, but in front of her appeared his slightly raised mouth corners, with a mixture of helplessness and pity, her nose suddenly sour, she quickly calmed herself down, secretly mocking herself for becoming more sentimental lately, was it really the comprehensive exam syndrome?

  "Yilan, how about you? Your situation is different from ours. That person is quite good and the job is okay too. I heard they are still waiting for your response?"

  Xia Mu's voice was also tinged with a hint of bitterness, "Yun Yun - this child is so sensible after hearing about it that it makes me heartbroken. Anyway, all these years have passed, and it doesn't matter now. I'll just live with Yun Yun from now on."

  "Ke Yun is about to go out and attend school, this family has only one person, you haven't experienced that kind of taste, probably can't bear it."

  "Never mind," said Xia Mu with a long sigh. "I'm getting old too, I don't want to think about those things anymore. As long as Yun Yun grows up and becomes an adult, that's enough for me."

  Xia Yu's beauty was mostly inherited from her mother. Although Xia Mu is already forty, she still has a beautiful face and figure, with an elegant demeanor that makes her the object of Yu Xuan's secret admiration. However, now she has decided to spend the rest of her life alone for Xia Yu's sake. Everyone in this circle speaks eloquently and dresses luxuriously, but how many people can see the bitterness and helplessness behind their backs?

  Yu Cai felt a moment of confusion in her heart, happiness, what does it look like? How many people can get it in this world...

  Ji Shu suddenly noticed Yu Guang's gaze and slowly got up, thinking she was cold. "Yi Lan, get a piece of clothing, Xiao Cai seems to be a bit chilly."

  Xia Mu took out a coat and leaned forward to put it on Yu Cai's body.

  Yu Cai pretended to have just woken up, slowly opening her eyes, looking down at the clothes draped over her body, and recognizing they were Xiang Yunyun's. She turned around and returned them to Auntie Xiang, "Auntie Xiang, thank you."

  "Are you awake?"

  "Are you tired? I'll drive for a while."

  "This is highway..."

  Yu Cai interrupted him, "Dear uncle, you should understand that I cherish my own life far more than you imagine."

  Qishu Fang stretched out his right hand and patted her head, "You this lass".

  Yu Cai was dissatisfied and said, "I told you not to pat my head, I'm not a kid anymore."

  Qishu Fan laughed and said, "Okay, our little adopted daughter has grown up into a big girl."

  Yu Cai looked at his smiling face, and for a moment, she was taken aback. The scene of their first meeting three years ago flashed back to her mind. At that time, he seemed to be always smiling too, with a hint of playfulness, but the smile didn't quite reach his eyes, polite yet distant. When did he start showing her his genuine smile...

  When the car pulled over, Yu Zai saw Yu Cai's dazed expression and waved his hand in front of her eyes. "What are you thinking about?"

  Yu Cai's lips curled up into a gentle smile, she didn't say anything, opened the car door and got out.

  Yu Cai carefully drove the car onto the road and gradually accelerated, while Qi Shu Fan nodded in appreciation.

  He Mu smiled and said, "Xiao Cai is getting more and more capable, what school does she want to take the exam for?"

  "I want to go to Xiamen, but I don't know if I can get in."

  "Xiamen? Why go so far away? Don't you consider studying in the provincial capital instead and keep your uncle company?"

  Yu Cai looked at Qi Shu Fan who was smiling with a raised corner of his mouth and said, "Aunt He, I think it should be you accompanying Uncle Biao, not me."

  He Mu did not expect Yu Cai to say such a thing and couldn't help but laugh, "Who should that be?"

  "I think Uncle Biao should be the clearest about this himself."

  "What's Mother hesitated for a moment, "Xiao Cai, you and Shì Zhī get along well, can't you persuade him..."

  Qishu suddenly interrupted her, "He Xia, don't tell the child these things."

  Yu Cai dressed up foolishly and said, "Uncle Biao, I've grown up".

  Qishu endured the urge to pat her head and smiled, "Yes, you've grown up. You emphasized that three years ago."

  Yu Cai couldn't help but laugh, growing up? It seems that over the past three years she has become more and more like her old self...

  After arriving in Beijing, Yu Cai still made excuses to stay in the hotel and took out the historical high school review book she had brought with her to study. When He Mu and the others returned from shopping, they saw Yu Cai lying on the bed studying seriously and laughed, "Your uncle always says you're not diligent enough, look at this, even when we come out to play, you don't forget to study."

  "Aunt He, this is a history book. I've always wanted to read it. It's just right for killing time when I'm bored. To be honest, it's not as good as you said."

  "What's wrong with your mother?" sighed. "Xiao Cai, you're a clever kid, today I said you should also understand, have time to advise Shi Zhi more, your uncle is really not easy."

  Yu Cai nodded, "Don't worry, I see Uncle Biao working hard and it pains me too."

  "That's good, just now we helped you pick out a little something, afraid you'd sleep and wouldn't come over, go take a look."

  He Mu finished speaking and went to take a bath. Yu Cai put on a down jacket over her pajamas and went to knock on the door next door.

  Next door was lively, Xia Yunyun was also there, and He Qi was searching for things while chatting with a smile, Ji Shi was bowing his head to fiddle with something.

  When Fan woke up from his sleep, he was quite interested in listening to their conversation. He looked like he had improved a lot and appeared more radiant and charming with clear eyes and eyebrows.

  Yu Cai smiled and said, "Dear uncle, I find that you are becoming more charming, no wonder people say that a man at forty is like a flower in bloom, it seems you're approaching that age".

  "Xiao Cai, are you praising me or mocking me?"

  "It's absolutely a compliment to you, although you still have several years before turning forty, but already has the momentum of being on the verge of blooming, it's exactly the most intriguing time."

  Qishu patted her head, "The more you talk, the more nonsense you speak!"

  Yu Cai gave him a sideways glance, "Your behavior is completely in the category of spoiling children, don't always use me as an example, I'm already past the age of being spoiled."

  Qishu Fan laughed but didn't answer. He beckoned with his hand and said, "Yucui, come quickly! You're always saying you want to go to Tibet, take a look at this and see if you like it!"

  He held in his hand a Tibetan girl's headscarf, Yu Cai saw it and was very grateful for his thoughtful gesture. She took the scarf into the bathroom, tied it up in front of the mirror, and looked at herself for a long time, feeling that the down jacket on her body was too strange, so she simply took it off. The pajamas inside were quite ordinary, still in gray tones, with long sleeves, and the top was somewhat like a T-shirt, with a cute belly button pattern on the front, which surprisingly matched well with the headscarf.

  Yu Cai walked out of the bathroom with her down jacket on, smiling and asking, "How's that? Pretty matching, huh?"

  He Qi laughed and said, "Don't mention it, it really does have a bit of that flavor."

  "Yu Cai, you look quite good in this outfit, very cute," Xia Yunyun also spoke up.

  Yu Cai turned to Qi Shi and said, "Ah Shi, what do you think?"

  Qizhi raised his head and looked around, nodding slightly.

  Jian Qi released a nod, Yu Cai got up and turned to Qi Shu Fan, "Dear Comrade Qi Shu Fan, what do you think?"

  Qishu was overjoyed and praised her greatly.

  He Qi took out his camera, "Come on, Yu Cai, let's take a few photos".

  Yu Cai made a few poses, chatted and laughed with He Qi Xia for a while, before walking over to Qi Shu Fan's side, "Uncle, I want to discuss something with you".

  Qishu nodded slightly.

  "Uh, I didn't mean anything else, but I really want to go take a look at the Forbidden City by myself."

  "What's wrong with you, Yu Cai? Are you saying we're in the way?"

  Yu Cai hastily waved her hand, "Don't get me wrong, I really didn't mean anything else. And for the few days in Beijing this time, I just want to stay in the Forbidden City. You can't delay your trip because of me."

  "Are you just going to the Forbidden City these days?"

  Yu Cai nodded, "I really didn't mean anything else, don't overthink it."

  The silent Qi Shu suddenly spoke up, "Xiao Cai, have you made your decision?"

  Yu nodded, "I think that even if I come to Beijing in the future, I will be very busy, so it's just right to take this opportunity to take a good look at what I want to see. I've already checked the route and I can go by myself, you don't need to worry."

  "Since you've made up your mind, just go ahead then, take care of yourself."

  Yu Cai Chong blinked at him and said, "Please believe me, I learned how to take care of myself ten years ago."