Chapter 834: Survival of the Fittest

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As a scream sounded, the story of the tiger-killing hero was finished.

Baiyunxi came back to her senses and refilled her tea. Seeing how many people were listening with gusto and not even eating a piece of pastry on the table, she couldn't help but chuckle.

"Do you all like listening to books so much?"

After returning to their senses, Du Shi and Zhang Yishan smiled sheepishly.

"I rarely listen to books, but when I listened to them, it was quite interesting."

Even Yaya stared downstairs with burning eyes, "Grandma, the tiger-fighting hero is really awesome."

"Since you like it and what you said is good, I have to reward you."

Bai Yunxi took out a bunch of money from her purse and handed it to Yaya,

"Here, give it to the waiter waiting outside the door and ask her to hand it over to the storyteller. You can't let your hard work go in vain."

As far as he knew, all the storytellers and singers in teahouses and restaurants relied on tips to make a living. All the money given by guests was their own, and the teahouses and restaurants did not take a commission.

"Grandma is so kind."

Yaya thought it was interesting, so she took the money and took Yatou to give it to others. She wanted to ask her husband if he had any other stories to tell. She had time to listen.

After a while, I heard the waiter singing congratulations downstairs, "The private room No. 1 on the second floor will reward you with a reward of 100 yuan."

After a while, Yaya walked in with a red face. It was the first time to experience this, and it felt very fresh and a little embarrassing.

"Okay, it's getting late. We should go back. If you like, come out more often."

She said that, but she also understood that it was okay to go out for shopping occasionally during this period. If she often went out to show off, just to listen to music and opera, it would still make people feel restless.

The carriage stopped at the door. Bai Yunxi was supported by her two daughters-in-law. Just as she was about to get on the carriage, she couldn't help turning her head and glanced at the lacquer shop next to her. Except for a small flag waving in the wind, there was no one there.

But she clearly felt someone staring at her just now. Was it her own illusion?

Thinking about the strange thing about being stared at at the door, Bai Yunxi squinted his eyes, glanced at the lacquer shop again, and then got into the carriage.

When the carriage started, Bai Yunxi gently lifted the curtain, looked out, and narrowed her eyes. There was indeed a figure standing behind the column, but her sight was blocked. She could only see that the person was wearing a gray cloth shorts and a round shape. Cloth shoes, the area above the shoulders cannot be seen.

Dressed up like this, they are everywhere on the street, and they are really nothing special.

Being able to stay outside the teahouse and keep an eye on him, I guess I followed him all the way, but I just don’t know what this person’s intentions are.

"Grandma, what are you looking at?" Yaya followed her line of sight and saw nothing.

Baiyunxi came back to her senses and raised her hand to rub her eldest granddaughter's bun.

"Are you happy to go out and play Yaya today?"

"I'm glad. Fucheng is so lively. I want to come and listen to books next time. The storyteller said that he will tell the story of the Queen Mother of the West in a few days.

Listening to Yaya's suggestion, Bai Yunxi tapped her little nose and gave her a look.

"You girl, have you forgotten that you still have unfinished homework?"

After arriving in Fucheng, in order to help her adapt to the life in Fucheng as soon as possible, she has not been forced to study. Now that she is on the right track, she must also start reading and practicing calligraphy.

Listening to grandma's reminder, Yaya pouted and nodded.

"Don't worry, grandma, my homework will be completed on time every day, and I will never be delayed. Mom can testify to this."

After hearing her daughter pull her out, Du Shi glared at her pretending to be angry.

"How dare you say that these days, when have you meditated while studying and practicing calligraphy? Do you rush to play in the garden after finishing writing every day?"

When Yaya saw that her mother was not on her side, she immediately became unhappy.

"I'm just fast."

Bai Yunxi couldn't help laughing while listening to her eldest granddaughter's argument.

"You clever little monkey, reading and practicing calligraphy does not happen overnight. It requires persistence and patience. If you cheat, grandma will punish you."

"Pfft~, Mom, you can't be too strict. Yaya is smart and has more energy than ordinary children. I think her calligraphy is already impressive."

Zhang Yishan looked at the little girl's depressed expression and couldn't hold it back. She quickly covered her mouth with a handkerchief and chuckled,

"When Yaya and I were the same age, we would go to the college every day. We would rather hide in my father's study and read books than become a female celebrity."

Du Shi listened, looked at her daughter's eyes shining, and quickly patted her shoulder, "Fifth younger brother and sister, please don't spoil her, this girl is the best at climbing along the pole."

Watching the mother and daughter bickering and listening to the rumble of the carriage, Bai Yunxi occasionally lifted the curtain and took a look outside, but found nothing unusual.

When Wenyou comes back, she will have to find out who is targeting them in secret.

After returning home, Bai Yunxi handed the things she bought to Mrs. Zhu to sort them out, and asked the girl to help her change into home clothes, before lying down on the Arhat bed to take a rest.

Three days later, Wenyou handed the completed deed to Bai Yunxi, "Aunt Bai, the yard has been purchased. At No. 10 Jixiang Hutong, North Street, we found a lonely old man to guard the door. He is known as Lao Dingtou."

"I found five children in the Tutu Temple. The eldest is eight years old and the youngest is four years old. They have been placed in the yard. I told them the situation and several of them were willing."

Baiyunxi took the land deed and nodded, "Thank you for your hard work. How do they eat? Does the yard need someone to clean it and put it in order?"

"Aunt Bai doesn't know, but those children are very sensible. They clean, cook and wash by themselves. They don't have to worry about life at all."

They are all poor children. As long as they can eat, they are willing to do anything.

Hearing Wenyou's tone, Bai Yunxi was silent for a moment, "If possible, we still have to find a woman to take care of their lives. Once the training starts, if we can't take care of them and the food is not good, it will hinder us."

Speaking, Bai Yunxi looked at Wenyou and asked softly,

"I heard that there are many chivalrous people in the world. Can we hire one or two to train the children? If there are more people in the future, I'm afraid you will be too busy."

"The fewer people know about this, the better. Aunt Bai, don't worry, I can handle it. I will teach the big ones and lead the small ones. If they are good, they will stay, and if they are not, they will be eliminated."

Wenyou's eyes are cold. Once you enter this circle, you have to follow the rules. The survival of the fittest has been the case since ancient times.

"I will find a reliable woman to take care of their daily lives. As for the people in the world, forget it. They are unreliable."

Bai Yunxi did not refute Wenyou's decision. It is said that everyone has their own specialties. She knows that she is not as good as him.

After that, Wenyou went out every now and then. If there was any progress in Jixiang Hutong, she would report it to Baiyunxi immediately, even the old woman in charge of the kitchen.

It was also by chance that she met a begging mute old woman, who beat and kicked her to snatch a steamed bun from her hand. Wenyou rescued her and took her back to cook for the children.