Rebirth: The whole family travels through time together: Fubao Koi is busy eating melons

The old butler's heart suddenly tightened. He knew very well the pride in the young master's character that made him difficult to approach. Would the little girl's abrupt behavior anger the young master and cause him to reject her without any hesitation?

Recalling the young master's shocking behavior in Kyoto - kicking away the royal children and teaching those arrogant playboys a lesson, the old butler couldn't help but become more worried.

Even though it was their first meeting, the old housekeeper felt pity for the little girl because of her innocent smile and lovely appearance.

He swore to himself that if the young master really treated the child badly, he would stand up and protect the little girl.

Just when the old butler was getting extremely nervous, a miracle happened.

The small hands gently placed on the young master's slender fingers. The old butler held his breath, afraid to miss any subtle changes, and quickly thought about how to help the little girl if the young master was really angry.

However, to everyone's surprise, the young master not only did not avoid it, but instead held the little hand tightly, his action revealing an unprecedented tenderness and acceptance.

Hold it!

The old butler could hardly believe his eyes. How could this eccentric and aloof young master of his show such a warm side to a child?

He had witnessed that when the young master was in Kyoto, every child who tried to approach him to play would run away in tears.

How can this scene not make people feel surprised?

At this moment, Xiao Youniang noticed the old butler standing beside her. She bowed obediently, and her sweet "Hello, Grandpa" warmed the old butler's heart.

Who could have the heart to reject such a beautiful and polite child?

But something even more surprising happened immediately afterwards. The old housekeeper discovered that the appearance of Xiao Youniang seemed to have quietly changed everything...

The little boy standing behind the little girl, wearing simple but clean clothes, looked particularly refreshing.

He gently tugged at the little girl's clothes, motioning her to turn around.

Facing this famous young master who is known for his strict selection of disciples, the little boy took a deep breath, put his feet together, bent his body slightly, performed a standard ancient ritual, and called out "Master" in a childish but sincere voice.

What was surprising was that the young master's usually stern face rarely broke into a warm smile, and he uttered a "hmm" softly, seeming to be extremely satisfied with this new disciple.

Everyone around was stunned and talked about it privately. You know, the young master's standard for selecting apprentices has always been to pick one in a million. Not only must they be intelligent, but they must also have a strong character. Now, how did this child who looks only about ten years old and still so childish win the young master's favor?

The old butler stood aside, his eyes inadvertently sweeping over the young man named Zhang Sanwa several times, trying to find some distinctive clues from his handsome face and extraordinary temperament.

Zhang Sanwa's eyes were clear and firm, and his every move revealed a calmness beyond his age, but the old butler still couldn't figure out what kind of magic this child had that could make the usually arrogant young master look at him in such a different light.

Sensing the old housekeeper's scrutinizing gaze, Zhang Sanwa bowed slightly politely and said gently in a mature tone that was beyond his age, "Hello, old sir."

This polite greeting seemed to instantly melt the inquiring mind of the old butler, and he quickly put on a kind smile to show his friendliness.

Afterwards, Xiao Youniang turned her enthusiasm to Mr. Zhou, holding his sleeves tightly with her little hand, as if she was afraid of being rejected, and said eagerly: "Uncle Xiucai, come to my house for the New Year! My second brother specially prepared a lot of delicious food, and mother not only bought enough charcoal for heating, but also firecrackers! The brazier at home is always burning vigorously, and will never let Uncle Xiucai feel cold!"

Her words were full of innocent enthusiasm, and she tried hard to describe her little home as a warm and fun haven, just to attract Uncle Scholar to come.

Mr. Zhou originally wanted to decline, after all, it was always inconvenient for a stranger to celebrate the New Year in someone else's home. But when he glanced at the persistent and slightly helpless figure of the old housekeeper outside the courtyard, he couldn't help feeling a trace of sympathy and helplessness.

In the end, he decided to accept Xiao Youniang's invitation. After all, he was more annoyed by the questioning he might encounter from old acquaintances after entering the city than spending the Spring Festival peacefully in Zhangjia Village.

Xiao Youniang was unaware of Zhou Xiucai's complicated emotions. She just thought that her sincerity and enthusiasm had successfully invited the distinguished guest. She was immediately overjoyed, her eyes curved into crescent shapes, and she waved goodbye to the old housekeeper happily, and couldn't wait to take Zhou Xiucai out.

"Wait a moment, I'll go back and get something." Zhou Xiucai suddenly stopped and said softly.

Xiao Youniang nodded sensibly, stood outside the door obediently, and waited patiently.

The old butler saw all of this, and his doubts and confusion deepened.

What is so special about these two children, especially the seemingly ordinary Zhang Sanwa, that they can be easily accepted by the young master and even influence the old master's decision to invite him to spend the holiday together?

The old housekeeper couldn't help but sigh that his earnest advice was not as effective as the little girl's sincere words, and he couldn't help but feel bitter and helpless in his heart.

Just as the old housekeeper was feeling mixed emotions, Mr. Zhou had already packed up, holding the items wrapped in oil paper in his hands, and was ready to walk towards the simple but warm thatched cottage with Xiao Youniang.

Faced with the old housekeeper's hesitant look, he just waved his hand casually, without looking back, left a sentence "You go back, I won't be alone this year", and set off for Xiaoyou's mother's home.

As the three people walked further and further away, the afterglow of the setting sun gradually faded, leaving only a hint of orange hanging in the sky. The old butler finally sighed and got on the carriage back to the city alone, but his heart was still in turmoil.

At the same time, in the newly repaired thatched hut, Zhang Laoer had already lit the brazier in the center of the main room. The flames danced, and the warmth spread, driving away the winter chill and making everyone who stepped through the threshold want to stay involuntarily.

The newly purchased round table is spacious and grand, more than enough to accommodate several people.

In the kitchen, the spare ribs were slow-cooked in the pot, and the meat was already soft and tasty. The braised fish and the rich aroma of the braised meat complemented each other and wafted in the air, attracting praises from several neighboring families, while also teasing with a little jealousy that the aroma of the Zhang family's New Year's Eve dinner was enough to make the entire village salivate, and there was no place to hide.

As soon as the children with tender faces smelled the mouth-watering aroma of food floating in the air, they could not suppress their appetite and started chattering and clamoring to taste the food immediately. Some of them even had tears in their eyes and complained aggrievedly that the meals at home on weekdays were far inferior to the temptation at this moment, which made the parents, who originally did not want to lose their temper because of the harmony during the New Year, frown.