And in front of him, this little girl who was recognized by Walnut——
Old Hu frowned and looked at it, but he couldn't see through anything at all. The deathly aura that Hu Tao had mentioned earlier had also completely disappeared, and there was no trace of its existence.
He didn't doubt whether Hu Tao had seen it wrong, but he felt that there must be something wrong and he needed to pay more attention to this little girl.
In this way, if this little girl is accepted, firstly, she will have a companion for Hu Tao, and secondly, it can make up for her physical defects.
After thinking about it, Old Hu said, "Miss Yunshang, right?"
"Ah, yes. Any advice, old man?"
The girl had just woken up from Hu Tao's domineering tone of "I want her" and hurriedly answered the old man.
"Haha. Don't be so reserved. My girl is just like that. Don't take it too seriously. I have some ideas about your illness. I will try my best to cure it so that you don't have to suffer from the pain."
Old Hu waved his hand and stroked his beard.
"However, out of concern for my own girl, I would also like to ask you to agree to Hu Tao to come and stay at Wangsheng Hall for a while in the future. Of course, I don't mean that you will be connected with her life from now on. This matter still needs to be decided by you young people. It is not good for the older generation to interfere."
"But I don't know anything about funerals. Even if I start learning now, by the time I can help Miss Walnut, won't it be too late?"
"It doesn't matter. My girl is already very good at this, you just need to trust her. Besides, you have thin arms and legs, and you haven't been trained since childhood. I'm afraid you can't even lift the lightest coffin, so you're not suitable for this job.
How about this, our Wangsheng Hall is just short of a waitress, if you don't mind, you will be in charge from now on. You just need to help keep track of the accounts and sort out the income and expenditure."
Old Hu is a man of quick and decisive style, and he can finalize matters in just a few words.
Afterwards, he performed a few secret techniques of the Wangsheng Hall to stabilize Yunchang's life, and also gave her a cocoon formed by a fire butterfly, which gave her a warm feeling in her hand.
However, she didn't know how valuable this thing was, but Hu Tao knew it.
At this moment, she was constantly touching Yun Shang's little face, looking conflicted.
"Miss Nutella?"
"How could you be so lucky? You just happened to meet Qiqi, and because of that, you met me, Hu Tao, and finally you were able to get this fire butterfly cocoon from grandpa."
Walnut pinched the girl's cheeks, watching her complexion getting better and better, without any sign of sickness from before, then patted her leg gently and said.
"Although it's only temporary, I'm sure your body will get better during this time, and you may even be able to walk again."
Just as she said, Yun Shang indeed felt her legs gradually regaining feeling. She shakily stood up from the bed with the help of Hu Tao.
Although it was difficult to move, I was able to use the things beside me to support myself when I just stood.
If I continue to nurture this strange thing, perhaps one day my legs will be able to regain the ability to walk.
After all, she was not born unable to walk, but because of her heartache, it became difficult for her to take a step.
Now, with Miss Walnut filling the gap, although this heartache is not complete, it has at least healed a lot and the body has recovered a little.
After receiving such a favor, Yun Chang did not hesitate any longer and immediately agreed to Hu Tao and Old Hu Tou's request and took on the role of ceremonial attendant at the Wangsheng Hall.
However, before working in Changshengtang, one must first pass the test of Baizhu.
It was impossible for him to accept a patient, especially a child doing an adult's job, and he even had an argument with Old Hu about it.
But in the end, because the patient was not cured by him, but was given a new life in the hands of others, he was naturally weaker in momentum.
After the debate, it was decided that the girl needed to come to Bubu Lu for regular checkups and was not allowed to work for too long continuously. Fortunately, the work in Wangsheng Hall was usually very leisurely.
Otherwise, Bai Zhu will report this to the Qianyan Army no matter what.
If someone dares to employ child labor, the Seven Stars will not sit idly by unless the child is their own child, not to mention that the Tianquan Star, who has been in the limelight recently, is a child-loving person.
If she knew about this, even the Wangsheng Hall would have to suspend business for a while for rectification.
In this way, Yun Shang finally breathed a sigh of relief after everyone got a satisfactory answer.
However, before the girl could enjoy her hard-earned peaceful life, new news came from the Chamber of Commerce.
According to the maid who took care of her, the hostess of the Chamber of Commerce would come to visit her in a few days.
In my memory, she was a gentle and virtuous aunt, who looked somewhat similar to Xingqiu, but more feminine. Even at her age, she looked more like Xingqiu's sister than his mother because she took good care of herself.
However, given her status, isn't it unnecessary for her to come visit me?
Or maybe the news of his meeting with Xingqiu was leaked, and he wanted to torture this little fox who stole the chicken?
I have to say that watching TV dramas about wealthy families in the past always made girls have one unrealistic fantasy after another.
But before that, she still has time to prepare.
Maybe I can ask Walnut if she has any solution...
So, Miss Walnut, who was sitting in her own yard and eating watermelon, almost choked on the watermelon seeds when she heard that her younger sister was going to meet her future "mother-in-law" in two days.
She threw the melon rind away angrily, crossed her arms, and tried to think of a solution with a sad face.
"...Oh, if only I were a boy. I could get engaged to you, Yun Shang, right away, and I wouldn't have so many worries."
Chapter 15 It’s a promise!
"Should I say you speak your mind, or that you are never bound by worldly rules... And, you are not my mother-in-law."
Yun Shang frowned, with a hint of distress on her cute face.
"This matter is just a verbal agreement among the elders."
"Hehe. That being said, I wonder if the second young master of Feiyun Chamber of Commerce would regret it if he knew what a beautiful fiancée he missed."
Kurumi turned and propped up her cheek, saying teasingly.
"Looking at it this way, I, Kurumi, am really blessed."
"Please don't attack him by seizing his weak spot. I'm still racking my brains over what to do when I see him.
You can't say something cruel like "Thirty years in the east, thirty years in the west" or "Don't bully a poor girl"? "
The girl twisted the ends of her hair and said with some worry.
"Hey, isn't this interesting? That's the way to do it!"
When Hu Tao heard this, his eyes suddenly lit up.
"Sure enough, Yunshang, you are really interesting. It would be even better if you were a boy. This way, grandpa would probably feel more at ease—"
"So, there is no way to stop talking about child brides or live-in sons-in-law?"
“Hehe. Now that you’ve entered the gate of our Hall of Rebirth, if you don’t want to leave sideways, you have to listen to me!”
"It's fine to play with you, but you can't do any excessive pranks, okay? I don't want to be stared at by Mr. Baishu with a sad expression as if you have corrupted me."
After a few words of bickering as usual, Hu Tao leaned back with his arms crossed, revealing a somewhat disdainful smile.
"Humph, Bai Zhu is just a nuisance. Just wait and see how I deal with him!"
"I hope you can be so tough in front of Grandpa Hu. Isn't it rude to say bad things about others behind their backs?"
Although it’s not the first time that I know that Hu Tao and Mr. Bai Shu don’t get along, I also know that it is a child’s privilege to show “hate” so bluntly.
However, whether from the perspective of the patient being treated or from the perspective of a friend, it is an obligation to help Hu Tao correct this bad habit.
Even though she herself was quite afraid of Bai Zhu, she didn't really hate him or hate him that much, just like she did towards Feiyun Chamber of Commerce.
No one has done anything wrong. They have simply made the most correct choice from their perspective. They have not been harmed in any way. So, isn't it somewhat inappropriate to say something like "hateful"?
Walnut shook her head and said stubbornly.
"It's wrong for me to say bad things about him behind his back, but I don't hate him as a person. At least from the perspective of saving lives, even I have to admit that he is a very competent doctor. However, his attitude towards life and death is destined to touch taboos one day."
"Even if it's like Qiqi, it's not okay?"
When Yunchang was still asking questions in confusion, Hu Tao explained, "That's different. Qiqi became a zombie, or maintained her current state, because of the combination of the immortal's magic and her desire to 'live'. It was ultimately formed passively."
"But Bai Shu is different. He is actively pursuing immortality, even if it means touching some taboos."
Since it concerns the philosophies of both families, even Hu Tao, who is usually very easy to talk to, shook his head.
"Therefore, no matter what his original intention was, I must supervise him carefully. Otherwise, if he really makes an irreparable mistake one day, it will be too late."
"Kuroutori... is surprisingly responsible."
Yun Shang looked at her so seriously and said with some surprise.
"Hmph. What do you mean by unexpected? I have always been like this, otherwise Grandpa would not have passed the position of hall master to me."
"No, this is just because the Kurumi family only has one child left, right?"
"Well... if that's the case, in order to expand our Wangsheng Hall, I'll capture you and make you my wife!"
Hu Tao hugged Yun Shang like a bandit, laughing and pushing the girl into his arms.
The light herbal scent mixed with the girl's unique milky scent creates a body fragrance that is somewhat seductive.
Smell it once and you will feel refreshed, smell it twice and your waist pain will go away, smell it three times and you will live longer!
He is worthy of being the one that Hu Tao has set his eyes on!
Yun Shang, whose face turned red with shame at her bandit-like words, only half-heartedly gave in and let her hug her.
"So, why does Kurumi like me so much? Isn't it strange? We've only known each other for a short time--"
"Yeah. Liking someone has nothing to do with how long you've known each other! It's okay to say it was love at first sight!"
"Is this just pure lust?"
"Appearance is very important, right? Who wants to see a face they don't like the first time they wake up? If possible, I hope to see Yunshang the first thing I see when I wake up every day!"
Wow, how come kids nowadays are so shameless when saying sweet words.
Besides, judging from the information given by Mr. Voice, is this really the mischievous and happy girl? !
How could a girl with that kind of personality reveal her dependence on me so directly? Or, if it were her, she would slowly improve the relationship through pranks, right?
Was it because Kurumi was still young and not as mature as recorded, or was it simply because "it depends on the person"? She really didn't want to think about it.
More importantly……
I am afraid that in the end, people are just playing a prank on me, and that my likes are just superficial words and body language.
If she really asked someone, and was told with a look of disgust that it was just a joke, wouldn't her life feel bleak?
"...I hope this isn't the beginning of the story of The Sting."
The girl murmured so quietly in her arms.
And because Kurumi didn't hear clearly, she chose to ask.
"What kind of lie? Hu Tao, everything I said is true. After all, Yun Shang, you are pretty and your personality suits my taste. And if nothing unexpected happens, you will definitely spend the first half of your life with me. It's not an exaggeration to describe us as childhood sweethearts, right?"
"…So, what about the rest of your life?"
When the girl asked this question, Kurumi was stunned for a moment, then he leaned against her cheek and smiled as warmly as the sun.
"Of course we have to stay together. I'm the hall master and you're the attendant. How can we not interact with each other? Even if we go to hell, we will go together--!"
"…I really want to tell you not to say such unlucky things. But if that day really comes, I will definitely wait for you…"
Yun Shang gave her a sad yet gentle smile.
"Don't forget me, and don't forget our promise today, or I will come to haunt you every day."
"Don't worry. I, Kurumi, am the best at playing hide-and-seek with ghosts. You'll have to put in a lot of effort if you want to scare me."
While the two girls were chatting, another tall and slender young man with a calm temperament came in and greeted them in a gentle and courteous manner.
"Good afternoon, both of you. Would you like some sweet-scented osmanthus cake to refresh yourself? Or I heard that a good restaurant has opened in Huyan recently. Why don't we go and have a taste together?"
"Hey, Mr. Zhongli, are you inviting us?"
"Hmm? Why not?"
"No, I don't." Yun Shang paused, and then suggested: "It just so happens that I have something I am unsure about. Could you please listen to me, Mr. Zhongli, and give me some advice? As a reward... How about I treat Mr. Zhongli to afternoon tea?"
"No need to invite me. I won't let my child treat us. As for Miss Yunshang's problem, I would like to hear more about it."
Chapter 16: Alley School Dark Doggerel
Eat Tiger Rock.
This is the ever-beating heart of Liyue Harbor, pumping vibrant blood into it. The busy and bustling market scene here is where Liyue Harbor's infinite vitality lies.
Crowds of people flow here, and the aroma of various delicacies wafts from the street: fragrant, spicy, fresh... every flavor is available here, and there are even some that condense the best of them.
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