Chapter 644 - 644 Farewell
644 Farewell
The saying that virtue goes a long way was not just for show.
“The future of the Yan family won’t be easy either.”
Little Niu smiled and said lightly.
In Little Niu’s opinion, Yan Qingyun already had a good outcome.
He was not good, but he was not completely bad. He was good at scheming and knew how to judge the situation. He always considered everything. He also left himself a way out.
So the good and the bad that he did finally added up to zero.
It was the best outcome, but it was also the worst outcome.
Perhaps everyone knew that it was difficult to go from extravagant to frugal, but no one could do it. Returning to the time when they had nothing was still a harsh test for the entire Yan family.
It was hard to say if they would be grateful.
“Anyway, it has nothing to do with us. Junior Brother, do you have anything you want to eat? Tell my mother. Mother and Auntie can make anything. When I came out, Mother stewed lamb scorpions. It’s fragrant.”
Su Xiaolu waved her hand nonchalantly. What happened to the Yan family had nothing to do with her. Wasn’t that their own path? Whatever consequences were theirs.
She might as well tell Little Niu what delicious food there was at home, so that even if he left, he would miss it no matter where he went.
“Auntie and Auntie’s culinary skills are excellent. Everything tastes good as long as they make it.”
Little Niu smiled and couldn’t help but touch the cotton coat he was wearing.
After this, it was time to part.
Su Xiaolu and Little Niu returned home together and went into the kitchen.
When Madam Zhao saw them, she immediately took out two bowls and scooped two large pieces of the soft lamb stew for Su Xiaolu and Little Niu to eat.
“It’s so delicious, Mother. Do we still have chestnuts at home? I want to eat them.”
Su Xiaolu recalled the winter when she was young. There were chestnuts buried in the ashes of the fire and became ripe in a short while. They were also extremely fragrant and soft.
She wanted to share all the good things she had eaten with Little Niu.
This included moss, needles, tea, raspberries, and so on, which would grow in the forest on the hillside after spring.
Little Niu might have eaten it before, but he didn’t eat it with her.
Madam Zhao smiled and replied, “Yes, you can eat these first. I’ll bury some in the ashes for you. You can eat them later.”
“Okay.”
Su Xiaolu and Little Niu responded together.
“Senior Sister, thank you.”
Little Niu smiled at Su Xiaolu. After saying that, he continued to eat the meat on the bone. He ate very cleanly, even chewing out the meat from the gaps of the bones.
At night, everyone still took good care of Little Niu.
After the meal, Little Niu fumbled with the wine glass and poured himself a glass of wine. He said with a smile, “Eldest Father, Aunt, Uncle, Aunt, Uncle-Master, Eldest Brother, Sister-in-law, Second Brother, Second Sister-in-law, and Little Shi and Little Xing, I’m leaving the capital tomorrow. Thank you for taking care of me during this period of time. This glass of wine is for you.”
After saying goodbye, Little Niu drank some wine and sat down.
Madam Zhao was very reluctant, but in the end, she only sighed.
“I have nothing to say. I just hope that you can regain your sight as soon as possible and not let your Master down. We’ll meet again if fate allows it.”
Old Wu’s tone was a little carefree. He looked at Little Niu as if he was looking at the former Elder Niu.
In his eyes, Little Niu was the future Elder Niu. After experiencing hardships and finding his own path, he only needed to walk on with determination.
Little Niu nodded at Old Wu.
“Take care.”
Gui You only said two words.
Old Wu coughed lightly and said, “Speaking of which, it’s time for us to leave too. There’s no time like the present. Let’s bid farewell today.”
It had been so long since the New Year. It was time to leave.
The world was so big, and there were still many places that had not been explored.
He had been eating and drinking in the capital all this while.
Now that spiritual energy was overflowing, those animals were all nourished and their meat became extremely delicious. It was nourishing.
The Su family did not lack money now. They ate and drank well every meal. The thin horses had become fat horses.
“We don’t have much to say. Just a blessing. Have a safe trip. Remember to come home.”
Su Sanlang calmed the reluctance in his heart and spoke gently.
After the New Year, the day of parting was approaching. They all knew in their hearts that every day they could get together was another day of happiness.
Madam Zhao smiled gently at Su Xiaolu and said nothing.
Everything was so normal, but also unusual.
After dinner, they drank some tea and went back to their rooms.
It was night.
Su Xiaolu was not sleepy. After her consciousness sank into the Space and played with the Mantis Shrimp for a while, she came out, but she was still not sleepy. She heard a slight movement next door and suddenly realized something.
She listened quietly as a series of light footsteps left. She sighed and finally got up to follow.
Little Niu left in the night. He gently fumbled his way out of the door, not alerting anyone. In the quiet street, with a blind cane, he couldn’t see anything and just followed his intuition.
Su Xiaolu saw him trip over a few times and almost came out to help him. Every time, she resisted the urge to do that.
Little Niu left the city, fearless of the darkness.
Su Xiaolu did not follow him anymore. She watched Little Niu walk further and further away until she could no longer see him. She prayed in her heart for him to have a safe journey.
After sending Little Niu off, Su Xiaolu returned home. When she passed by the Wisdom King’s Residence, she hid her aura and sneaked into the residence on a whim.
Her martial arts had improved greatly. With the water-elemental mark, her aura could not be revealed at all. She had already reached Zhou Zhi’s courtyard, but Jin Liu and the others did not notice.
However, the door opened from the inside. A cluster of flowers reached out and hooked the corner of Su Xiaolu’s shirt, sticking to her hand with white flowers.
Su Xiaolu :”…”
“Xiaolu, why are you here so late?”
Zhou Zhi’s voice came from the back room. His voice was a little light and it was obvious that he was in a good mood.
Su Xiaolu entered the house. “Fourth Brother isn’t asleep either.”
Zhou Zhi was indeed not asleep yet. He also had a lot of work to deal with.
Su Xiaolu walked to the table and found a book by Zhou Zhi’s table. She reached out to take it.
However, Zhou Zhi took it away first. He looked a little unnatural. “Xiaolu, I can’t show you this.”
“Alright, I’m actually here to tell you that Master and I will be leaving the capital in the next two days. Master said we’ll go to the north to take a look. I won’t be going to Qinghai for the time being. The next time we meet will be the fourth detoxification. It will be next summer. I thought that we wouldn’t see each other for a long time, so I came to say goodbye to you.”
Zhou Zhi was so nervous. Although Su Xiaolu was curious, she respected Zhou Zhi.
If he couldn’t show it to her, then so be it.
Zhou Zhi looked at Su Xiaolu and smiled. “Okay, remember to write to me.”
Su Xiaolu nodded. “Sure. Then, I’ll go back.”
Perhaps, or perhaps it was still a little awkward, Su Xiaolu felt that she should go home.