Goldfield
Chapter 46: Making Excuses

“Thank you!” Yu Xiaocao flipped through the banknote and examined it for a long time. After his curiosity was fulfilled, he carefully folded the banknote and stuffed it into his jacket pocket. After which, he patted his pocket in satisfaction.

Fifty taels of paper money! Other than his income from selling the game last time, he now had at least seven or eighty taels. It seemed like he had accumulated some savings now!

Third Young Master Zhou looked at Xiaocao, who looked like a money grouch. His large eyes were like a pair of crescent moons and his red lips curled up slightly. Even her shabby, worn clothes could not hide her timidity.

Yu Hai was very surprised to see his daughter selflessly stuffing the banknotes into his pocket. When did his daughter become so assertive? He calmly stuffed the fifty taels banknote into his own pocket. He didn't know how many items fifty taels could buy, did he? Even the five-bedroom house in Dongshan Village did not require much money to build.

Third Young Master Zhou had noticed Yu Hai looking at Xiaocao with a hesitant expression as he directly took the money without discussing with him. However, Yu Hai did not say anything in the end. He also did not confiscate any paper money, which was enough to meet the needs of an ordinary family for several years.

Zhou Zixu smiled faintly and said to Yu Hai, “Uncle Yu is truly a good father, who loves your daughter.”

Yu Hai looked affectionately at his youngest daughter, who was currently eating snacks. He thought about his poverty situation that had no money when his daughter fainted, as well as the other skinny and weak children in the house. He shook his head gently and replied in a voice full of solemnity and self-regard, “No, I am not a good father ..”

“Dad, if you stop listening to grandma all the time and think more about our family, then you will definitely be a good father!” Yu Xiaocao hunted his father as he drank the steaming hot brown sugar ginger soup.

“Ibuku...who is also your real grandmother died when your father, me, was very young. Therefore, I thank your grandmother for raising me. Once your youngest aunt gets married and your youngest uncle passes the district level exam, there will be less burden on the house, so that our family can separate themselves from the family and live apart from them. At that time, I would earn more money by hunting and fishing more often. I will buy more new clothes and hair accessories for our Xiaocao... ”Yu Hai felt a little depressed in his heart as he touched his daughter's slightly withered and yellow hair.

Yu Xiaocao inwardly sneered his lips. His father was the breadwinner of the family. If his younger uncle passed the district level examination, then he wanted to take the provincial level examination and the imperial examination, so he would never let them go until he had sucked all their blood. Their hopes of breaking up from the family were very slim!

Another servant of Third Young Master Zhou knocked on the door and entered with a large package. With an embarrassed expression on his face, Zhou Zixu's personal servant, Simo, took the parcel from him and said, “This servant has really never worn this cotton-coated outfit before. If Miss Yu doesn't mind, then .. ”

“I don't mind! I don't mind!” He was the personal servant of the young master of the Zhou Family, who was the richest family in Tanggu City. Therefore, he dressed more modestly than most ordinary people in the city. The upholstered clothes he was wearing were made of fine cotton cloth, which cost thirty-four copper coins for a third of a meter!

He picked up the package and saw that it was indeed a set of dark blue-coated jackets and trousers. They are made with fine cotton cloth and filled with thick cotton, so the set of clothes feels very soft. Even if he did not touch his clothes, it was easy to say that it was made of fresh cotton. This set of cotton-coated clothes cost at least several hundred copper coins.

It wasn't easy working as a servant, so Yu Xiaocao naturally didn't want to take advantage of it. She reached out her hand towards her father and said, “We will buy this set of clothes from this little brother. Dad, give me the money to pay for it! ”

Third Young Master Zhou was greatly comforted when he saw the young girl, who had a fifty tael banknote in her pocket, directly asking her father to pay. In addition, the obedient father quickly obeyed his daughter's orders and paid with his money…

Simo hurriedly rejected the strand of copper coins Yu Hai had given him and said, “This cotton-coated outfit is too small for me to wear, so there is no point in me keeping it. It is also unfortunate to be thrown away. It was fortunate that Miss Yu was willing to accept it, so how could I accept money for it? ”

The madam had even gifted the cloth for the upholstered attire to him because she saw that he had served the young master wholeheartedly. Simo's mother felt that her son had earned the honor for her, so she happily stayed up for two nights to make clothes for him. However, he did not have time to wear it because the weather was getting warmer. She took it out to wear once winter arrived, but it had become too small for her.

His young master's status in the Zhou Family had improved due to the success of Zhenxiu Restaurant. The Eldest Master had praised his young master more than once in front of the other young masters. Even a personal servant like him also received more respect.

Simo, who was aware of his position, prevented his mother from changing clothes. It would be a shame if the personal servant of the sole heir of the second branch came out wearing the repaired clothes. Wouldn't he be a laughingstock? Thus, a good and new set of upholstered clothes became useless.

Who's Miss Yu? In just half a year, Zhenxiu Restaurant had become the best restaurant in Tanggu City. Miss Yu could probably take at least half of the praise for the success of Zhenxiu Restaurant. Thus, even his own young master treated him with respect and gratitude. He easily accepted the cotton-coated clothes, so how would he dare to take his money?

Yu Xiaocao noticed that the younger brother would be upset if he continued to give him money. Therefore, he stopped forcing and expressed his gratitude to the servant again. After which, he stuffed the upholstered clothes into his father's hands and bid farewell to Third Young Master Zhou.

Zhou Zixu wailed, “Koki Wang's head came up with a new dish. I'd like to ask you to taste the dish and give us some advice. But it looks like we should do it another day. By the way, where do you live, Xiaocao? Give me your address, so I can find you more easily in the future. ”

When they exited the private room, they met Chief Chef Wang, who hurriedly rushed over. He had a slightly disappointed expression on his face when he saw Yu Xiaocao leave. He learns that Xiaocao will be visiting his older brother, who works as an apprentice. Chief Chef Wang, who had also started an apprentice, naturally knew how painful it was to be an apprentice. Therefore, he ordered the waiter to wrap a bag of freshly made steamed bread from the kitchen and told Xiaocao to take it to his elder brother.

Yu Xiaocao was very grateful for repeatedly thanking him. Chef Head Wang laughed cheerfully, “No need to thank me! I just borrowed my boss's flower and presented it to you, this little Bodhisattva! Miss Yu, if there is a chance in the future, let's exchange knowledge about cooking. ”

“My slightly culinary skills are not comparable to Chief Chef Wang's skills. However, if I had any new ideas in cooking, I would definitely ask Uncle Wang for advice.

Yu Xiaocao finally escaped Chief Chef Wang's enthusiasm, but before he could breathe a sigh of relief, he was confused by his father's question.

“Oyster sauce is a specialty of Zhenxiu Restaurant. Cao’er, are you the one who taught them? How do you know how to make oyster sauce? Why is the arrogant Chief Chef Wang of Zhenxiu Restaurant behaving so respectfully and kindly to you? ” Yu Hai voiced the question that was in his heart.

Yu Xiaocao could not immediately answer his question. He couldn't just tell her: ‘Dad, your daughter is dead. I am a soul from another world, who has retained my knowledge from my previous life. ‘ If he really told her that, then she would definitely be seen as a demon and burned to death.

After a short deliberation, he gathered up his courage and replied, “Dad, do you believe in the resurrection of the dead?”

Yu Hai's expression immediately changed. His eyebrows were so wrinkled that he might be able to catch mosquitoes. He replied, “How can the dead be revived? Unless the King of Hell doesn't accept it because he hasn't finished his fate of meeting! ”

“If I tell you that I've been to the Hell's Palace and met the King of Hell, will you trust me?” Yu Xiaocao meticulously observed every expression of Yu Hai. If he shows great rejection and rejection, he will use the excuse that it is a joke and stop trying to continue this lie.

The only comfort to come to this world is that he can enjoy the love and attention of his parents once again. He did not want to lose his father's affection and his mother's affection again…

Yu Hai stopped his steps and bowed to look at her. With eyes full of pain and guilt, she asked in a warm tone,

“Cao’er, is that when you hurt your head? Your oldest grandfather said that you had stopped breathing by then. Good thing Doctor You arrived in time and saved you. I can't even protect my own children. I don't deserve to be your father. ”.

“Dad! Even though you are a little blind with your parents and have a slightly gentle personality, you are still Cao’er's Best Father. Dad, you don't have to blame yourself. Even though I have wandered the gates of hell, it is actually a veiled blessing because I have obtained some methods to earn money! ”

Since his new father did not reject the idea of demons and gods, Yu Xiaocao spoke more recklessly as he continued his story. After all, he was almost thirty years old in his previous life. Even though he tried his best to act like a child, he would inadvertently reveal something suspicious. Moreover, he definitely could not hide his big money-making plan from his close relatives. Didn't the people of ancient times regard supernatural beings with respect and fear? Hopefully, he can fool them with a made-up story.

At the thought that his daughter, whom he had carefully protected for eight years, had almost died in vain, Yu Hai felt fear in his heart. She hugged her daughter's skinny body tightly and sobbed, “No money is as important as my daughter's life and health. Don't be afraid, Cao’er. Can you tell me what really happened? ”

“Actually, I'm not too sure either. After my head was injured and in a coma, I confusedly saw two men, each dressed in white and black. They took me somewhere to meet a very dignified official. Then, it seemed like they mentioned something about the unfinished lifespan and that they had taken the wrong person. They even said they would compensate me. When I woke up, I felt certain things suddenly pop into my mind. My knowledge of oyster sauce also emerged after I woke up. However, I have never tried it because our family does not have the means to do so. ”

Yu Xiaocao tried to speak faintly as the original host was only nine years old after the new year. When taken to an unfamiliar environment, he would definitely be afraid and would not remember certain things very clearly.

“Cao’er, don't be afraid! Allegedly, the Hundred-Year-Old Zhang from Shangtun Village also roamed the underworld. When the King of Hell realized that he was misjudging, he replaced it with longevity. Thus, the Hundred-Year-Old Zhang lived until he was 108 years old before he died of old age. Cao’er we will definitely live a long life in the future! ”

Yu Hai did not dare to imagine his gentle and frail daughter roaming the underworld, which was a frightening and frightening place. Her daughter was originally shy, so how scared was she then?

Yu Xiaocao was so surprised that there was actually a similar real-life case for the story he had randomly created. This is even better because it increases the credibility of the story.

The father and son pair walked side by side on an empty street. Yu Hai tightly grasped his daughter's small hand with his big hand out of fear that her daughter would be taken away if she loosened her grip.