V2.Chapter 15

The horse thieves were taken to the newly built cowshed of Shuanzi's house. From now on, Shuanzi will be the little supervisor of the horse thieves.

It was already midnight after solving the horse thief. The villagers were frightened for several hours, and they were all exhausted.

"Let's all go home and rest." Li Zheng said, thinking of something, he looked at Yu Wan.

Yu Wan understood, curved her lips and said, "Tomorrow, the workshop will not work, everyone should rest at home."

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief, although earning money was important, but this night was frightened and frightened, and they really needed to slow down.

"It won't affect the business, will it?" Aunt Bai asked. She has quick hands and feet, and she does the logistics with Aunt Luo. In fact, it is cleaning and cooking. She has inquired about her, who is from the country and an elderly person. At most ten coins are given every day, but Awan has twenty coins here. She is very grateful to the Yu family and cherishes this errand.

Yu Wan smiled and said, "It won't affect it, Aunt Bai, don't worry."

This is not a polite word. There is no formal supply contract signed with Qin Ye. There is no hard and fast rule for how much they produce and how much they sell.

After that, everyone began to thank Yu Wan and her "guests".

After the Yu family started to do business, there were distinguished guests from time to time, and the villagers also regarded Bao Shenchu ​​as a distinguished guest who came to talk about business.

"It's not a guest, it's not a guest!" The aunt said excitedly, Xiao Tie Dan and Xiao Zhen Zhen were already asleep in the arms of their two brothers, she waved to them and motioned them to take the child back to the house, don't give it to them Frozen.

After the two took their younger siblings away, the eldest aunt said to the surrounding villagers, "It's the father of the third child!"

Everyone's first reaction was, isn't the third father also your father-in-law? He's already in the ground, what if we don't know him?

Li Zheng was the first to feel sorry for himself, and said dumbfounded: "Old... the father of the third child?"

The fact that Yu Shaoqing is not the biological son of Mr. Yu is not a secret in the village, but after so many years, Mr. Yu has never mentioned that he wants to find his parents, so everyone acquiesced that Mr. Yu belongs to the Yu family. Son, all my life.

"Ah..." Li Zheng was surprised, "What the hell is going on?"

The eldest aunt said: "I can't explain a few words in a few words. In short, the third child was separated from his family after an accident halfway through."

This is to explain in disguise that Yu Shaoqing is not an abandoned baby.

The eldest aunt continued: "The family members of the third youngest have been looking for him, and the emperor paid off, and finally found him!"

Speaking of this, the eldest aunt's voice choked up, she really loves the third child, and the third child can recognize his father, and she is sincerely happy for the third child.

"This is a happy event, a big happy event!" Li Zheng was also a little excited. In the whole village, the two people he respected the most, one was Uncle Awan, and the other was Awan's own father. Lizheng was a few years older than Awan's father. Watching him grow up, that person looked like nothing in the pool. He always felt that he was going to do great things in the future, but he didn't expect that he was already so extraordinary from birth, and he "destroyed" No. 30 in the blink of an eye. Horse thief, this kind of ability, I am afraid that it is a master outside the world.

Li Zheng walked up to Bao Shenchu ​​and bowed his hands: "May I ask what the old gentleman is called?"

"Bao." Chef Bao said.

If shopkeeper Cui came here, he would be able to guess that it was the famous Bao Shenchu, but it was different. He didn't pay attention to this, and he would never have heard of Bao Shenchu's reputation. He just thought the surname was strange. very.

hug?

Why does anyone have this last name?

Li Zheng expressed his gratitude to himself and the villagers very sincerely. Just as he was about to be excited, Aunt Bai, who was behind him, suddenly spoke up: "Wang Mazi! Stop for the old lady! What's the matter with you just now, ah?"

Just now, Widow Liu was bullied by horse thieves, Wang Mazi rushed forward without a word, and protected Widow Liu with his body.

At that time, everyone was greatly frightened. They only thought that Wang Mazi was acting bravely and did not take it to heart, but at this time, when Aunt Bai shouted, Wang Mazi immediately showed a guilty expression, and everyone's expressions gradually began to change. It's subtle.

Wang Mazi planned to leave in a deaf and dumb way.

Aunt Bai grabbed his arm: "Don't go! Speak clearly!"

Wang Mazi glanced at Widow Liu at the back of the crowd. Widow Liu's daughter was asleep, she was holding her, bowed her head, and looked overwhelmed.

Wang Mazi was so nervous that he didn't know how to answer.

Aunt Bai said: "Did you like Liu Meizi? I told you that Liu Meizi's man is gone, but she is not easy to bully. You dare to pay attention to her, I am the first lady. One can't get around you!"

Widow Liu was Zhuzi's daughter-in-law. When Zhuzi was alive, he contracted the fish pond in the village. He knew a little about raising fish, so he could barely get by.

Zhuzi died in the war in the second year of enlistment. Widow Liu’s daughter just turned one year old, and her father-in-law is long gone. Her mother-in-law is not in good health. When she heard the bad news of her son’s death in battle, she was overwhelmed by grief and became more ill. She is now paralyzed in bed. .

The yamen's pension was all used to treat her mother-in-law, and the burden of the family was all on Widow Liu. She had a difficult life, and she wanted to take advantage of her.

Wang Mazi hurriedly explained: "I... I didn't! I didn't bully her!"

"You said no bullying, no bullying!" Aunt Bai shouted fiercely.

"Really...really...he didn't..."

But it was Widow Liu who was behind the crowd who spoke weakly.

Everyone looked at her in unison, and she blushed with embarrassment.

Aunt Bai said, "Sister Liu, don't be afraid. With me supporting you, no one dares to say anything more to you. Just tell the truth. Has he pestered you in private?"

"Nothing!" Widow Liu said in a hurry, realizing that she had lost her temper, and turned her back with her daughter in her arms.

Aunt Bai raised her eyebrows and said, "So, you are voluntary?"

"Yeah." Widow Liu nodded. After she nodded, her complexion changed and her face turned pale.

What else does everyone still not understand? This Widow Liu looks right in the eye with Wang Mazi!

Yu Wan secretly said that Wang Mazi was serious. He didn't marry Guo Xianyue because he didn't want to be high, but because he really had a sweetheart, and this sweetheart was Widow Liu from the same village.

In any way, Widow Liu is much worse than Guo Xianyue. She even got married and had children. She is three years older than Wang Mazi. , resolutely "guarded the body like jade" for Widow Liu, which is also true love.

Wang Mazi's image in Yu Wan's mind suddenly grew taller. Although he was a bachelor, he was more responsible than most men with families.

Aunt Bai chuckled: "Finally admit it? Don't think I don't know, you cried several times at home after Wang Mazi rescued Guo Xianyue!"

"Oh!" Widow Liu was so ashamed that she could not wait to find a hole to burrow into.

Li Zheng stared at Aunt Bai: "You're a mouthful, and everyone's cheeks are as thick as yours!"

Aunt Bai rolled her eyes.

"I...I...we really...it's nothing..." Wang Mazi stammered in anxiety.

Yu Wan has an impression of Widow Liu. She works in the workshop and is mainly responsible for putting tofu in the altar. She is a little bored, but she is diligent. The aunt also secretly told her that Widow Liu had a hard life, but she really did it. If it's not good, don't dismiss her.

In recent years, the border wars have caused many men to die in battle, and women remarry because of their livelihood. More remarriages are not so criticized. Therefore, the villagers' acceptance of Widow Liu and Wang Mazi is still quite high. .

"Let's take advantage of this good thing while Li is in the middle of it." Yu Wan said.

Wang Mazi and Widow Liu looked at her in disbelief.

She smiled slightly and looked at Chef Bao, who was on the side: "What do you think Grandpa?"

But seeing Bao Shenchu ​​looking in the direction of Widow Liu and Wang Mazi, he was dazed.

"Grandpa?" Yu Wan called to him.

Bao Shenchu ​​returned to his senses, and under Yu Wan's puzzled gaze, walked towards Widow Liu and Wang Mazi.

The two stared blankly at the old gentleman who suddenly turned over the No. 30 horse thief and walked towards them, so nervous that they couldn't move.

Bao Shenchu ​​took out a handkerchief from his arms and opened it, revealing a pair of jade pendants, one of which was given to Wang Mazi and the other to Widow Liu.

The two looked at Yu Wan who was on the side.

Yu Wan nodded: "My grandfather's heart, accept it."

The two accepted it with lingering fears.

The two have never seen the world, so naturally they don't know that this is a high-quality mutton fat jade. If they sell a piece, it will be enough for them to eat for the rest of their lives, but since it was given by a benefactor, and they are a couple, they should treasure it for life.

Even God Chef Bao agreed with the two of them, and there was no more dissenting voice in the village.

On the way back to the old house, the village was as quiet as if asleep.

The night wind blew his face, bringing the slightest chill to the bones.

Yu Wan and Bao Shenchu ​​walked together, no one said a word.

When approaching the old house, Bao Shenchu ​​said, "Don't ask me why I gave them such precious things?"

"Oh, why did you give them such a precious thing?" She remained silent, and thought it was a sad story. I wondered if she was waiting for her to ask. If you hold it all the way, it will ruin your old man. Come on.

Chef Bao said, "That's my and your grandma's wedding gift."

After saying that, he gave Yu Wan a look, you should ask!

Yu Wan successfully deciphered his eyes and asked, "This is too precious, how could you give it to the old man?"

Chef Bao looked up to the sky and sighed: "Before she married me, she was also a widow."

Yu Wan was shocked. When Bao Shenchu ​​was young, widow remarriage was not acceptable to the public. How daring he was to marry a widow.

"My family doesn't agree, and her family doesn't want to marry someone. She must be obedient to death. You've heard of the Chastity Arch."

Yu Wan nodded.

"I cut down that arch."

Yu Wan: "..."

You are the ancient version of the overbearing president.

Mrs. Bao died suddenly before the big wedding. Mrs. Bao married in accordance with the local custom. No accident, what awaits her will be the fate of being a widow for life.

It was this man who saved her.

She also fulfilled this man.

When the old house arrived, the aunt came out to greet him: "Senior, the house has been cleaned up, and the iron egg is also in it. He will sleep with you tonight."

Chef Bao did not refuse.

...

Before dawn, Bao Shenchu ​​got up. He looked at the child who was sleeping soundly beside him, and there was a rare tenderness in his eyes.

He pulled the quilt to cover him, and got out of bed lightly.

The Yu family were all fast asleep, but God Chef Bao didn't wake them up, he gently took off the latch and went out the door.

He glanced at the Yu family's old house one last time, and walked towards the entrance of the village with a disappointed expression.

Surprisingly, he actually saw Yu Wan at the entrance of the village: "Girl?"

Yu Wan, who was sitting on the ancient well, stood up slowly, and curved the corners of her lips slightly: "Want to leave without saying goodbye?"

"You..." Bao Shenchu ​​was dumbfounded, and after a long while he was discouraged, "How did you know?"

After a pause, he changed his mind again, "You all know?"

Yu Wan nodded and said calmly, "Isn't my father your own son?"

Chef Bao took a deep breath and sighed slowly, "How did you find out?"

Yu Wan said: "You forgot? I went into your study and saw your handwriting. I asked you what it was, and you said it was the name you gave to your son."

The handwriting that is a few decades apart may have changed a lot, but they are all from the early years, and the difference is somewhat unreasonable.

Chef Bao sighed at himself: "I was negligent... Then why didn't you expose me?"

"Bao Shenchu's thighs are so hard to hold, how can I be willing to tear them apart?" The truth is, Yu Wan was immersed in the joy of recognizing her relatives, and she didn't expect to go there for a while. Moss opened.

After being homeless for half his life, I don't know how much loneliness and deception he has endured. God Chef Bao is so eager to have a home. The first time he saw the Yu family, he felt as if he had returned to the days when his wife was still alive.

Even if it's only for one day, he wants to taste what it's like to be at home again.

It is true that with his status, as long as he is willing, many people will be his family, but only the Yu family, who welcomes him not because of his status, but because he is a "family".

Yu Wan asked, "Why don't you keep it secret?"

I will not tear you apart.

Bao Shenchu ​​smiled bitterly, looked at the distant sky and said, "When you have your own child, you will understand that there are some things you can't let go, and you can't let go until you die."

Child... Yu Wan's heart seemed to be hit by something.

"Don't be disappointed, how easy is it, I haven't seen me looking for so many years?"

"I'm not disappointed..."

"That book..." Chef Bao was referring to the token in his infancy. "To be honest, it doesn't look like a cookbook. Your grandfather may have more background than me."

Yu Wan didn't care about this.

Yu Wan handed him the burden in her hand: "The new steamed buns, don't worry, my uncle made them, I just warmed them up a bit."

Chef Bao then reached out and took it.

When people cook for money, this girl cooks to death.

The carriage was already waiting on the trail at the entrance of the village, and Chef Bao walked towards the carriage.

Yu Wan looked at his lonely back. At this moment, she finally felt that he was no longer young.

His hair was white and his back was hunched. Maybe it won't be long before his eyes and ears can't hear. Even then, he still has to find his son.

Yu Wan opened her mouth and said, "What about the Master Chef?"

How are you staying?

How can I help you find it?

Chef Bao Shen waved his hand without looking back: "Hmph, the cooking skills of that idiot are not enough for this old man to see! Let him practice for a few more years!"

So how many more years do you have?

"Take care, grandpa." Yu Wan murmured.

Bao Shenchu ​​didn't look back and didn't dare to look back. He wiped his wet eyes and resolutely got into the carriage.

Looking at the leaving carriage, Yu Wan waved her hand and murmured, "Take care, Grandpa."

...

It was not until the carriage completely disappeared at the end of the path that Yu Wan turned around and returned to the village.

The uncle took a baggage and limped after him: "Awan, has Mr. Bao returned to Beijing? He left something!"

Yu Wan forced down the tears that welled up: "Uncle, he is not returning to Beijing, he is looking for his son."

The uncle was startled.

Yu Wan opened the bag, which contained two books, one of which was Chef Bao's handbook, which recorded his lifelong cooking skills.

He went away, but left his mantle behind.

"Let him practice for a few more years!"

"I'm practicing this..." Yu Wan's nose was a little sour.

The other was a medical book, the one Yu Wan had opened in Bao Shenchu's study.

It seems that not only did she notice Bao Shenchu's words, but Bao Shenchu ​​also noticed that she was staring at the books on his shelf.

"It's really..." Yu Wan's throat choked.

After the carriage drove away, Bao Shenchu ​​finally lifted the curtain of the car and turned back, but he could no longer see the shadow of the village.

"Master, do you want to go back?"

"No need." Bao Shenchu ​​shook his head, lowered the car curtain, and opened the bag that Yu Wan gave her. There were two boxes in it, one with steaming steamed buns, and the other with an unwritten book. Gan's booklet - "The Overbearing President Falls in Love with Me".

"This girl..." Bao Shenchu ​​smiled through tears.

...

The departure of Chef Bao became the biggest regret of the God of Cooking Competition, and the unfulfilled contest between Chef Yu and Chef Bao also failed to become the most desired duel in the minds of everyone.

"I believe that the old man will come back and compete with Chef Yu from our drunk fairy house." Qin Ye said with a smile in the teahouse.

Zuixianju, which owns Chef Yu, became an instant hit, and there is no need to make a signature dish to justify its name. The whole capital is going crazy. Bao Shenchu ​​and Tianxianglou are separated because they found that Tianxianglou has stolen other people's craftsmanship, and the person who was plagiarized , it is his opponent Chef Yu.

The old gentleman found that he was being used, and then he left.

Xu Shao couldn't tell the bitterness, and he became ill in a few days.

And the eighth Tianxiang Building closed down before it even opened.

Just when the city was full of wind and rain, there was good news from the border - the Huns were repelled!