Siheyuan: Traveling through Cai Quanwu, pretending to be Uncle Shazhu

Hearing Cai Quanwu saying that he and Sha Zhu would send Xiao Wu and Guan Jiaqi back, before Xiao Wu and Guan Jiaqi agreed, He Yushui stopped working and said:

"I also need to go."

When Cai Quanwu heard what He Yushui said, he was very upset.

This is a matter between adults, why are you, a child, getting involved?

Just as he was about to scold He Yushui and suppress her, he didn't expect Xiao Wu to speak first and agree.

"Okay, Rainwater, join us later."

"Thank you, Sister Xiao Wu."

When He Yushui heard Xiao Wu agreed, he immediately expressed his gratitude.

Seeing that Xiao Wu agreed, Cai Quanwu didn't say anything more.

When the time comes, let He Yushui ride in Sha Zhu's car. Anyway, Xiao Wu has agreed to it.

They both certainly wouldn't mind the extra light bulbs.

Although Guan Jiaqi didn't say anything, silence meant she agreed.

That was how it was settled.

After things were settled, Cai Quanwu and Sha Zhu stopped drinking and each ate two steamed buns, and that was the end of today's meal.

After dinner, Cai Quanwu smoked a cigarette and watched Sha Zhu and the others clean up the dishes.

As the saying goes, there is strength in numbers. With Xiao Wu and Guan Jiaqi helping to clean up, they quickly cleared the table and washed the dishes.

After they finished cleaning up, Cai Quanwu said to Sha Zhu, "Zhu Zi, there are quite a few fish in the basin. Take some out and divide them into two portions. Give them to Xiao Wu and Xiao Guan to take back for their families to taste."

"okay."

When Sha Zhu heard Cai Quanwu's instructions, he happily started to work.

"I don't need it. Just bring one copy to Xiao Wu."

When Guan Jiaqi heard Cai Quanwu asking her to take the fish home, she quickly refused.

She felt embarrassed to eat and take things from other people's houses.

She is different from Xiao Wu. Xiao Wu and Sha Zhu are about to get married, and they can be said to be a family, but she is just an outsider.

"Jiaqi, just take what Uncle Cai gave you. It's just right to take it back to nourish your mother."

"You know your mother's health condition. The doctor has long told her to pay attention to nutrition."

Seeing Guan Jiaqi was trying to refuse, Xiao Wu tried to persuade her.

"This……"

Guan Jiaqi was a little hesitant after being persuaded by Xiao Wu.

What Xiao Wu said was indeed right, her mother did need nutrition.

Since Guan Jiaqi's father passed away, her mother has raised her alone with great difficulty, so much so that now she is old and has suffered from a lot of illnesses.

The doctor kept telling my mother to rest well and take care of her body.

But my mother has a stubborn personality, and every time she buys something delicious back home, she always nags.

When Cai Quanwu heard Xiao Wu say that Guan Jiaqi's mother was in poor health, he made the final decision and settled the matter.

"Okay, just listen to me. We can't finish all the fish in a short time."

"That big grass carp is enough for us to eat for several meals."

"Okay, thank you, Brother Cai."

Only after hearing Cai Quanwu say this did Guan Jiaqi agree.

In response to Guan Jiaqi's thanks, Cai Quanwu waved his hand and said, "I caught them all myself. Why thank you? I'll go fishing next time you want to eat them."

After saying that, he gave instructions to Sha Zhu again.

"Zhuzi, take those big crucian carps out for Xiaoguan. This soup will nourish the body."

"Give the carp and the remaining fish to Xiao Wu. We'll have enough for dinner with the big grass carp."

"understood."

Sha Zhu was fishing, and when he heard Cai Quanwu's instructions again, he started working again.

He just did it casually at the beginning and didn't make the distinction so clear.

By the time Shazhu finished catching the fish, the sky had gradually darkened.

"Let's go, it's getting late."

After taking a look at the sky outside, Cai Quanwu said to everyone.

"okay."

Everyone agreed and walked out together.

Cai Quanwu and Sha Zhu pushed the cart in front, Xiao Wu, Guan Jiaqi and He Yushui followed behind, and the group walked out of the yard.

It's lunch time now and I didn't meet anyone along the way.

Fortunately, I didn’t meet anyone, otherwise I would have to exchange pleasantries and waste time.

When they got outside the courtyard, Cai Quanwu glanced at He Yushui and said to Sha Zhu, "Zhuzi, uncle went fishing outside the city today. He rode too far back and forth, and his legs are a little sore."

"This time you take Yu Shui and Xiao Wu with you on the bike, and I'll take Xiao Guan."

Cai Quanwu found a reason to give He Yushui to Sha Zhu.

"no problem."

When Sha Zhu heard the reasons given by Cai Quanwu, he felt that the request was very reasonable and agreed immediately.

The night breeze was cool, and several people rode their bikes quickly to Xiao Wu's house.

Everyone talked and laughed along the way, and soon arrived at the forking point between Xiao Wu's house and Guan Jiaqi's house.

"Zhu Zi, I'll take Xiao Guan and you take Xiao Wu. We'll meet here later."

"okay."

Then the two separated, Cai Quanwu rode his bike to Guan Jiaqi's house, and Sha Zhu rode his bike to Xiao Wu's house.

After riding for a few minutes, Cai Quanwu arrived at the entrance of the alley near Guan Jiaqi's home and stopped the car. This was where Guan Jiaqi got off the car last time.

It was just past dinner time at this time, and many people came out for a walk at the entrance of the alley after dinner.

As expected, an acquaintance saw Guan Jiaqi and greeted her.

"Jiaqi, are you back?"

"You're back, Uncle Liu. Are you going out for a walk?"

Seeing that she met an acquaintance, Guan Jiaqi quickly got out of the car and responded with a flushed face.

Fortunately, it was already dark and the visitor could not see Guan Jiaqi's expression clearly.

"Well, walk around here, is this your friend?"

Uncle Liu looked at Cai Quanwu who was riding a bicycle and asked meaningfully.

"Yes, friend." Guan Jiaqi replied softly.

After receiving Guan Jiaqi's affirmative answer, Uncle Liu chuckled and said, "Okay, you guys go back. I'm going to take a walk."

After Uncle Liu slowly walked away, Cai Quanwu, who was sitting on his bicycle and supporting himself with his feet, asked, "Xiao Guan, is this your neighbor in the yard?"

"No, he's from the courtyard next to mine. He and my dad grew up together and he's a very nice person."

When Guan Jiaqi heard Cai Quanwu asking her, she explained.

"Oh."

"Then Xiaoguan, you go back first. I'm leaving. See you later."

After hearing Guan Jiaqi's explanation, Cai Quanwu said goodbye to Guan Jiaqi, turned the car around and prepared to leave.

"Brother Cai, would you like to come to my house and have a visit?" Guan Jiaqi invited politely.

However, it is not difficult to hear from the tone that it is just politeness.

Cai Quanwu knew that Guan Jiaqi's invitation was just a courtesy. After all, they had only met twice in total, and the first time was a chance encounter.

To be honest, today was their first serious meeting. He knew his own limitations, so he shook his head and refused.

"No, it's not appropriate to do this with nothing in my hands. Next time, I'll definitely go back next time. I'm leaving now."

After Cai Quanwu finished speaking, he pedaled his bike and quickly left.

Looking at Cai Quanwu's leaving back, Guan Jiaqi breathed a sigh of relief.

She was really afraid that Cai Quanwu would not understand the politeness in her words and agree without hesitation.

Then she would be in real trouble.

If she brought Cai Quanwu home like this, it would be difficult for her to explain to her mother.

Another thing is that there are too many people in the courtyard and they are all gossipy.

After so many years of getting along with the people in the hospital, Guan Jiaqi has become very familiar with the faces of the people.

Because of her appearance, many people in the compound pointed fingers at her family, talked behind their backs, and were waiting to see them make a fool of themselves.

Some people even introduced her to some men with missing limbs just to make fun of her family, as if she was only worthy of marrying those men.

Therefore, before the relationship was confirmed, she didn't want to bring a man back to the hospital, otherwise she didn't know how the people in the hospital would plot against her behind her back.

She didn't want to be laughed at by others in the courtyard and embarrass her mother.

As for Uncle Liu, he and her father grew up together and he’s a nice guy. He usually takes good care of her family and he probably wouldn’t say anything wrong.

Guan Jiaqi looked at Cai Quanwu's back and thought a lot. After Cai Quanwu disappeared from her sight, she turned around and walked home with the fish.