boyutpedia Chapter 23 Shh, Old Fang is here, absorb the strange jade.
Chapter 23 Shh, Old Fang is here, absorb the strange jade.
"Sigh, if it's meant to be, it is; if it's not, don't force it. It's better for Xiao Fang to leave school sooner and face reality."
"In the future, we'll keep an eye out for him. We'll help Xiao Fang find a way to make a living, so Lao Fang can have an easier time later."
Aunt Wang shook her head and sighed.
The others also acted as if it were only natural.
"Hey everyone, what are you chatting about?"
Old Fang's voice rang out first, followed by the sound of footsteps.
The expressions on their faces immediately became somewhat unnatural.
There was no more embarrassing whispering behind someone's back that could be overheard.
As for Lao Fang, he placed all his hopes on Xiao Fang.
It had almost become his only hope for survival.
They've known each other for years, and no matter how hopeless Xiao Fang is, he can't say that in front of Lao Fang.
Otherwise, I'm afraid Lao Fang simply wouldn't be able to accept it.
"Hey, Lao Fang, you just got out of your job, are you going out already?"
Seeing that Lao Fang looked like he was about to leave, his face was normal, he was bent over, and his eyes were still cloudy.
Hu Da breathed a sigh of relief and asked.
"Isn't Xiao Fang still not back? I'll go wait at the alley entrance." Old Fang said, without waiting for a reply from the others.
Heading forward, they walked towards the back gate of the Zhao residence.
Wait until the other person is far away and you are sure they can't hear you anymore.
Aunt Wang withdrew her gaze and lowered her voice, saying, "Hu Da, Old Fang probably didn't hear us, did he?"
"Probably not," Hu Da said.
"Never mind, let's stop talking. I just remembered that my Cui Cui hasn't eaten yet. I need to hurry back and cook for her."
"Oh my, this girl, she took exams all day and doesn't seem tired at all. She put down her bag when she got home and went out to study with her classmates again."
"Our child is very sensible, so we parents have to take good care of him."
Aunt Wang dusted herself off and, chattering on and on, led her husband toward the house next door.
"It doesn't matter whether the child understands or not, as long as he is safe and sound."
"Forget it, I'd better hurry back and cook. When Xiao Fang gets back, I'm definitely going to drag the two of them over for a drink!"
After waiting for a long time, no one knew what Hu Da had remembered.
He sighed and went back to the kitchen.
........
"Let go right now! This is the back gate of the Zhao residence. Someone could come out at any moment. If they see me, I'll be utterly humiliated!"
"What are you afraid of? I'll just give you a kiss and then I'll leave."
"No, not even for a moment. Don't worry, I'll come find you at the usual place tomorrow."
Fang Shuwen was about to open the gate and enter the courtyard.
Just then, a familiar voice came from behind.
He paused in his hand movements and glanced sideways.
In the shadows at the corner of the alley, the pale blue skirt of a public high school girl's uniform swayed back and forth.
Cui Cui was pressing her hand against the chest of a young man in a short jacket, half-pushing and half-resisting, whispering sweet nothings in his ear.
On the other side, the young man who only showed half of his body was the same man from last time.
Fang Shuwen withdrew his gaze and pushed open the back door expressionlessly.
The door hinges creaked slightly, and the alleyway fell silent instantly.
......
"Dad, where are you going?"
As soon as Fang Shuwen pushed open the back door, he saw Lao Fang at a glance.
Old Fang also made a door-opening motion, looking like he wanted to go out.
Upon hearing this, Old Fang quickly straightened his back, and his cloudy eyes lit up.
He looked at Fang Shuwen with surprise.
"Xiao Fang, you're back. I was just about to go out to pick you up. It's good that you're back, it's good that you're back."
"You must be tired. Quickly give me your schoolbag and go home to rest. I'll go see if your Uncle Hu has finished cooking."
"Thank you, Dad."
Fang Shuwen took off the cloth bag and handed it to Lao Fang, and also gave him the wrapped roast chicken.
"Dad, take this roast chicken. Let Uncle Hu join us today, so we can all sit down and have a chat."
Fang Shuwen knew in his heart that this was not only the original body, but also the period of time he had transmigrated.
I've troubled Hu Da quite a bit with cooking and extra meals for us.
Hu Da never said much, but always helped out.
Old Fang took the cloth satchel and the roast chicken wrapped in oil paper, and paused for a moment.
"Shall we treat Hu Da to a drink?"
He looked down at the roast chicken in his hand, then looked up at Fang Shuwen. His lips moved, as if he wanted to say something, but he swallowed it back.
Xiao Fang used to despise these servants the most. He wouldn't even give one a second glance, let alone offer them a drink.
What's wrong with me today?
But then Lao Fang thought again, Xiao Fang has become sensible.
The wrinkles on his face suddenly smoothed out, and his eyes shone as if they were lit.
"Okay, okay, I'll go tell Hu Da!"
Old Fang carried the roast chicken toward the kitchen, his steps quick and light, his back straighter than usual.
After taking a few steps, he turned back, as if he had remembered something, and took out an oil paper package from his pocket, carefully handing it over.
"Shuwen, this is for you."
Fang Shuwen took it and opened it; inside were two steaming hot meat buns.
The oil paper was soaked with steam until it became translucent; the buns had thin skins and large fillings, and the aroma of meat wafted straight into the nose.
"Hu Da steamed them this afternoon; I saved two for you."
Old Fang rubbed his hands, looking somewhat embarrassed.
"Have something to eat first, the meal will be ready soon."
Fang Shuwen looked at the two steamed buns, and then at the cautious, ingratiating expression on Lao Fang's face, and couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness.
"Thanks, Dad."
He picked up a steamed bun and took a bite; the meat juice mixed with the aroma of scallions exploded in his mouth.
Hu Da's cooking skills are truly exceptional.
Seeing that he had eaten, Lao Fang smiled so much that his eyes narrowed into slits, and then happily turned and went to the kitchen.
Fang Shuwen stood in the courtyard, finished the two steamed buns in a few bites, and wiped his mouth with his sleeve.
He was back in the house in just a few steps.
He took out two mysterious jade pieces that he always carried with him.
I bought it from the martial arts academy for forty silver dollars, and I haven't even had a chance to absorb it yet.
Now, taking advantage of the time while Hu Da is cooking, I'll absorb these two pieces of strange jade.
He placed the two pieces of jade on the table, and the dim light of the oil lamp shone on the jade surfaces, giving them a faint, cold glow.
One piece is bluish-green, and the other is whitish.
They were all icy cold to the touch, like stones that had just thawed out of ice.
Fang Shuwen picked up the bluish-green piece and clenched it in his palm.
[Foreign energy detected. Absorb?]
"absorb."
The familiar prompt had barely flashed by when fine cracks appeared on the surface of the jade in my palm.
Pale green fluorescence seeped out from the cracks, crawling up the palm and up the arm like tiny snakes burrowing under the skin.
After a few breaths,
The jade turned into a pinch of grayish-white powder, which fell softly from between his fingers.
[Gained Skill Points: 4]
Four points is not a small number.
After all, this strange jade is of a lower quality than the one we won from Old Master Zheng last time.
According to the National Martial Arts Academy's classification, his second-class status was worth about twenty silver dollars per piece.
The last time Old Master Zheng bought ordinary jade, the price doubled to forty silver dollars.
However, the strange energy contained in the two, when converted, is only a little bit different in skill points.
Sure enough, I was able to sense the amount of strange energy.
You can buy better Jade with less money.
That's an amazing skill!
Without much thought, he picked up the second piece of whitish, mysterious jade.
[Foreign energy detected. Absorb?]
"absorb."
The second piece of jade was rather ordinary, lacking in luster.
As the powder fell, the numbers on the panel started to jump again.
[Gained Skill Points: 3]