Chapter 164 (2/2)

“Xiaosha, send the other watermelon to your grandfather . Let your grandfather taste some too!” Yu Hai saw that the watermelon, when cut open, had brilliant red flesh . The bright red juice flowed along the knife and the smell of sweetness. .h.i.t his nose . When he was happy, he also thought of his aged father and hoped that he could also try some of this .

Yu Hang scowled slightly and softly replied, “If my grandmother thinks it tastes good and wants us to send some over every day, should we give in to her or not?”

Technically, Yu Hai could send them a watermelon every day . However, he had previously heard Fang Zizhen mention the prices of watermelons in the capital . They were even more expensive than meat! On the cheaper side, one watermelon could go for a couple hundred coppers . If they sent over one every day, what was the point of their family growing watermelon then? Were they still planning on earning money?

The excitement in Yu Hai’s eyes immediately dimmed, and he slowly sat down on a stool . He let out a deep sigh . The originally happy atmosphere had also fizzled out at the mention of the main branch .

Yu Xiaocao didn’t want her father to look so confused and stood up . Her clear voice broke the silence, “Why don’t . . . I go deliver the watermelon to Grandfather?”

“No! What if your grandmother makes things difficult for you? Actually, even if we don’t send any, it’s okay . Tomorrow, we’ll invite your grandfather over to have a piece, that also works!” Yu Hai was afraid that his daughter might become injured so he immediately changed his plans .

“It’s okay! With Grandfather around, my grandmother wouldn’t have the guts to do much! That being said, she should be as happy as a clam when she sees me sending her some watermelon . How could she possibly try to make things difficult for me?” When Yu Xiaocao got an idea in her head, it was very difficult to convince her to do something else .

Fang Zizhen promptly stood up and stooped over to grab the other large watermelon, “Daughter, the watermelon is heavy . I’ll help you carry it . Let’s go, the faster we get there, the faster we’ll get back . You can all wait for us to get back and then eat!”

Yu Xiaocao knew that her G.o.dfather was afraid that she might get bullied by the main branch, so he was coming with her as support! She was touched by his kindness and naturally allowed him to go with her .

As expected, when they got there, Madam Zhang found out that watermelon was a very expensive fruit . She not only wasn’t grateful but she also insinuated that they brought over too little . Old Yu glared at her for a long time and only then did she quiet down . In addition, Fang Zizhen was also there, so Madam Zhang didn’t dare to throw a tantrum .

As they were leaving, Yu Caidie escorted them to the gate . She stated somewhat shamefully, “Xiaocao, my mother is just that type of personality, so don’t take it personally . Please thank my second brother and second sister-in-law for me . Thank you for thinking of us whenever you guys get something good . ”

Before they split from the family, this youngest aunt of hers was probably the only one in the family besides Old Yu who had good intentions towards them . Although her youngest aunt had a weak personality and was somewhat squeamish, Yu Xiaocao still had somewhat of a good impression of her .

She pulled on Yu Caidie’s hand and softly said, “Youngest Aunt, I heard that your wedding date is already set . Congratulations . When the moment comes, my mother and I will come over and add to your dowry . ”

Yu Caidie flushed red as she lightly patted Xiaocao’s hand before she quietly replied, “Please thank my second brother and second sister-in-law for me…” When she finished, she turned around in embarra.s.sment and fled back inside .

On the side, Fang Zizhen remarked, “Your youngest aunt is very similar to a lot of the n.o.ble young maidens in the capital . She gets shy and embarra.s.sed too easily . Her personality isn’t as good as my daughter’s, confident and calm . That really goes well with my personality!”

Yu Xiaocao pulled at the sleeve of his official’s uniform and grinned until her eyes turned into small crescents, “G.o.dfather, you think everything your daughter does is good! Perhaps in other people’s eyes, they think I don’t resemble a little girl at all!”

“Who said that my daughter isn’t good? Just watch me beat them up until all their teeth fall out!” Fang Zizhen made a giant fist with his hand and waved it around fiercely .

The two of them chattered happily as they walked into the old residence when they suddenly saw that there were two additional people in the courtyard . With a closer look, they realized it was the w.a.n.g Ergou couple .

Ergou’s wife was currently pulling on her husband’s ear and had an apologetic expression on her face . She said, “Second Brother Yu, I am truly sorry! Ergou’zi picked a watermelon from your field without asking for permission . . . tell me how much it is, we’ll take it as if our family bought it from you . ”

Because their fields were close together, Madam Liu had some interactions with Ergou’s wife in the past and had a good impression of her . She replied, “We’re fellow villagers and neighbors . If you want to eat some watermelon, just tell us, no need to mention money!”

Ergou’s wife resolutely shook her head, “Yu Hai’s wife, even if you didn’t tell me I would know that this watermelon is a rare fruit . It’s absolutely very expensive! Ergou’zi, how could you? I’ve warned you so many times! If our family is poor, then we have to be honest and poor! Didn’t you promise me that you were going to be an honest man now? How could you go back to your old, rotten ways? You . . . you truly disappoint me too much!”

When w.a.n.g Ergou saw that his wife was so mad that tears were pouring down, he immediately panicked . He repeatedly apologized, “Wife, I know I was wrong!! This is the last time, I absolutely won’t do this again!!”

“How many times have you told me, ‘this is the last time’, ah? I was stupid to believe that you might change your ways! Now, I see clearly, a dog can never change its desire to eat p.o.o.p! Tomorrow, I’m going back to my parents’ house . I’d rather my child not have a father than have a father who idled around and steals other people’s things . A father that would make my child ashamed to raise his head in this world!!” Ergou’s wife had an expression full of despair on her face as she pushed aside his hand .

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