PDLP Chapter 400 Old Wu's Soft Heart
Chapter 400 Old Wu's Soft Heart
"Then what about the money?"
Five hundred taels of silver is no small sum.
"Of course it's true."
Old Lu shrugged. "That bastard Wang Dafa is cunning. How could he possibly let go of a money-making opportunity? I reckon this matter will be resolved soon."
Xu Yiyi remained silent for a while, while the aunties in the restaurant had already finished the preparations.
She got up and collected all the dried food from the drying rack.
Then he carried Wuyuan toward the dock.
At the dock, Qingshan's cargo ship was unloading cargo, and he stood on the passenger ship looking down.
When Gobuchi saw someone familiar, his eyes widened even more.
"Uncle Qingshan!"
Xu Yiyi shouted from below the boat, and Xu Ming, who was far away on the north side of the dock, couldn't help but roll his eyes when he heard it.
"Hmph! They address outsiders so affectionately."
Xu Ming's tone was somewhat sarcastic, and Xu Zhengci subconsciously glanced at Grandpa Xu's expression.
"Alright, hurry up and clear out the goods, or more fish will die if we delay any longer."
Xu Zhengci patted him on the shoulder and bent down to continue working.
After the two men lowered themselves, Grandpa Xu turned his gaze to the direction of the sound, but the masts of the ships blocked his view.
Xu Yiyi was unaware of the situation here and carried Wu Yuan onto the passenger ship.
"We have to leave soon?"
People were boarding the boat one after another, and she peeked out and saw that the second-floor cabin was already mostly full.
"Almost there, wait another 15 minutes."
Aoyama reached out and pinched Gouyuan's chubby cheek. "What? You need something from me?"
Qingshan shifted his gaze to Xu Yiyi.
"There's no need to talk about repaying the money, I'm not in a hurry."
Qingshan refused before she could speak, saying that Xu Yiyi had saved up a little money over the past few months and wanted to pay him back.
They don't want to delay at all.
"It's not about repaying the money, but you've reminded me. I'll bring the money to you after I've settled the accounts in a few days."
Aoyama: "..."
Aoyama forced a smile and blinked. "What do you want?"
Qingshan led the two up to the third floor.
Xu Yiyi stated her purpose directly: "I would like to ask if your company has merchant ships that travel south to the Lingnan region? Er'er wants to travel south with her master to practice medicine. If so, could you please ask your caravan to take Er'er and her master with you if it is possible?"
"Er'er? That little one?"
Qingshan's tone was surprised, almost laughing, "Yiyi, are you kidding me? Lingnan Road! It's a long way, how many hardships and dangers are there along the way? She's such a small girl with an old man, and you dare to let her go such a long way? Let me remind you, this is not as simple as going to the beach to catch some fish and shrimp."
“She has a reason to go. Besides, I can feel more at ease with her master accompanying her.”
Seeing that she was speaking so seriously, and it didn't seem like a joke, Qingshan also stopped smiling, frowned and pondered for a moment.
"There is a caravan heading south...it seems to be departing tomorrow night. But—"
He then changed the subject, saying, "They crossed the Qiongzhou Strait, traded at the port of Hepu County on the other side, and then returned without ever going to the heart of Lingnan."
He looked at Xu Yiyi, his eyes filled with a reminder and a hint of helplessness.
"Hepu Port is the final destination. If you want to go deeper into Lingnan territory, you'll have to find your own way once you get there. There are many bandits there, and the journey won't be peaceful."
Xu Yiyi pondered for a moment, "I need to discuss this with Er'er's master. Are you going back by boat later?"
Although Qingshan owns a large trading company, he leaves the business to his wife Jiuya. He can't stay idle and often works as a helmsman on the boats that travel between the prefectural city and Ping'an Town.
"Since you've put it that way, should I still reply?"
Aoyama smiled helplessly, "Let's go! I'll go with you."
Qingshan came down from the third floor, followed closely by Xu Yiyi. Wu Yuan, who had been quietly in her arms, suddenly cried out when they reached the deck.
"what--"
Xu Yiyi looked down at the chubby baby in his arms and pointed to the third floor with his chubby finger.
"What's wrong? Don't want to leave?"
Xu Yiyi teased with a smile, freeing one hand to tap his double chin.
"Stop calling, we have something to do."
As soon as she finished speaking, Wu Yuan's eyes showed a hint of grievance, and his lips seemed to pout unconsciously.
Then he nestled quietly in her arms and remained still.
……
As Xu Yi stepped into the clinic, a hint of surprise flashed across her eyes.
"Mao Mao? What are you doing here?"
After saying that, Xu Yiyi turned her gaze to Wu Yunzhi.
Er'er is teaching him to identify medicinal herbs in front of the medicine cabinet.
“I originally wanted to recommend him to Zhenghe Medical Clinic, but that old guy went back to his hometown. I thought since we’re already here, let him learn something here first.”
Mainly, he's soft-hearted and couldn't bear to see the disappointed look in Mao Mao's eyes.
He told him to stay there for the time being.
"By the way, what brings you here?"
Xu Yiyi placed Wu Yuan on the couch, saying, "Isn't this all because of your trip to the quack doctor's place with Er'er?"
Qingshan also stepped forward, saying, "There are caravans heading south, but they don't go all the way to the heart of Lingnan. You can travel together for the first half, but no one will protect you for the second half."
Wu Yunzhi nodded and stroked his goatee.
"It's alright. This is what I'm thinking: we'll get off at each stop and stay for ten days or half a month, depending on the situation. This will help Er'er with her studies. Besides, I really can't stand being on a ship. If I spend the whole way south on a ship, my body will be ruined sooner or later."
Wu Yunzhi thought about it carefully last night and realized that the caravan would only stop for half a day at most.
The time was too tight, and I was exhausted.
It's better to go slower.
"But that would put you in even greater danger."
An old man and a child—they both seem like easy targets.
"It's alright, I know what I'm doing."
Xu Yiyi pondered, "Er'er, don't dress like a little girl then. I'll go to the fabric shop now and make you some men's clothes. That way it will be safer."
"Hmm! That works too."
Wu Yunzhi agreed.
Unable to persuade him, Qingshan had no choice but to compromise.