klisemfg Chapter 403 Old Lu's Concern
Chapter 403 Old Lu's Concern
The morning mist on the sea was just beginning to dissipate, and the waves gently rocked the small boat.
Xu Anyang sat at the stern, his bronze arms swinging the oars, and the bow broke through the azure waves.
Sihai wrapped himself tightly in his clothes and sat at the bottom of the cabin, his little hands gripping the gunwale tightly, his bottom bobbing back and forth in the air because the waves were so big.
"Look! Flying fish!"
Xu Anyang suddenly pointed to the port side.
Several streaks of silver light leaped out of the water, drawing shimmering arcs in the morning sun.
Sihai looked in the direction he was pointing, and despite having seen it countless times, his eyes still widened in disbelief.
They didn't even bother to wipe the seawater splashing on their faces.
In the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, the bluestone steps of the dock on the opposite bank were already visible in the morning mist.
The rhythmic sound of oars echoed from behind.
Xu Anyang looked back and saw Xu Yiyi's boat coming through the waves.
As the two ships entered the harbor one after the other, the rising sun rose just above the horizon, bathing the ships in a warm hue.
At Bichao Bay Wharf, masts stand like a forest, and hundreds of fishing boats are moored close together, their sides colliding with each other with a dull thud.
It was the peak fishing season, and a dark mass of people moved between the boats, their noise mingling together to be louder than the sound of the waves.
Many fishermen and dockworkers, shirtless with sweat dripping from their bronze backs, were carrying goods off the boats.
"Make way! Make way!"
A sharp sound rang out, and two boys carrying a basket full of crabs barged into the crowd, the crabs' claws still clamping onto the edge of the basket.
The old woman selling oysters sat on a low stool, the sound of her iron awl prying open the shells crisp and clear, the snow-white oyster meat still trembling slightly as it was thrown into the bowl.
Every now and then, children would slip into the crowd and secretly pick up the small fish that had fallen to the ground.
Xu Yiyi put away the oars, and the bow of the boat lightly bumped into the dock's anti-collision bollards.
"Mr. Xu? Are you setting sail today?"
Song Datou and the restaurant's servants were collecting the fish when they saw Xu Yiyi's boat and hurriedly squeezed through the crowd.
Xu Yiyi jumped off the boat and secured herself with the mooring rope.
"I will not go out today."
I caught a chill while swimming in the beach a couple of days ago, and I haven't been feeling well these past two days.
"Ok."
Song Datou sounded a little disappointed. He had been thinking that Xu Yi would bring him back some good fish from the sea.
"Hurry up, Er'er, Uncle Qingshan's boat is waiting."
Xu Yiyi took Wu Yuan, who had been reaching out for her to hold him, and the group hurriedly went ashore.
Sanchuan ran back to the restaurant quickly, threw down his schoolbag, and took out his already packed luggage from inside.
Sihai, carrying Snowball, followed closely behind, passing by Lao Lu.
"Two brats, all energetic and energetic."
Old Lu was startled and squatted under the eaves, casually chewing on a willow branch.
Seeing the two children each carrying a large bundle, I suddenly remembered.
"Is Er'er leaving?"
Old Lu quickly spat out the willow branch he had just stuffed into his mouth and followed the two boys out the door.
The clinic was filled with the bitter scent of herbs in the early morning.
Wu Yunzhi, dressed in a blue robe, stood in front of the hall, with only a sandalwood medical box beside him.
Er'er was already dressed as a boy, carrying a small bundle, and was bending down to straighten his clothes.
Xu Yiyi stood at the door with Wu Yuan in her arms, watching the commotion outside.
A short while later, footsteps were heard outside the door in a flurry, and Sanchuan and Sihai staggered in, each carrying a bundle bigger than a person.
The two large bundles landed with a dull thud.
Wu Yunzhi's eye twitched involuntarily. He knew he would have to bring a lot of things, but he hadn't expected so much.
He glanced at the smiling old man behind him, stroking his beard, and swallowed his words.
"Let's go."
As he turned around, his blue robe billowed in the wind. "The passenger ships at the dock don't wait for anyone."
As soon as they arrived at the ferry, Qingshan led them aboard.
He led them around the queue and went straight up to the third-floor cabin.
Two cabins by the window were already prepared, and watermarks from recent wiping were still visible on the deck.
"The bedding in this room was changed this morning. You get seasick, so lie down and rest before the ship sets sail. Just call if you need anything."
After saying that, Qingshan led Er'er to a small room next door.
After everyone left, Xu Yiyi put Wu Yuan down and took out a bulging money bag from her bosom.
"Here you go, even if you're poor, be prepared to travel. Take good care of yourself while you're away from home."
Xu Yiyi pinched the chubby cheeks of her daughter, feeling a pang of emotion.
By the time they return, the little girl's hard-earned weight will probably have fallen off.
When three conch shells rang out on the dock, Sihai suddenly pounced on Er'er and shoved a neatly coiled black snakeskin whip into her hand.
"Second sister, you take this with you."
He held back his tears, his little fists clenched white, "Smack anyone who bullies you!"
The copper bell hanging from the tip of the whip jingled and shimmered like scattered gold.
"Second sister, you need to be careful, okay? Be more alert at night, and never drink unboiled water when you're outside..."
Sanchuan said it in a very serious tone.
The five siblings were reluctant to part.
Lao Lu stood in Wu Yunzhi's room next door, a smile tugging at the corner of his mouth.
"Oh my! Aren't you envious?"
The room wasn't soundproof, and the concerned voices of several children from next door could be heard, making Lao Lu feel envious.
Wu Yunzhi rolled his eyes at him.
"Get lost!"
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"Don't be angry! Let me take care of you..."
Old Lu leaned against the door, his tone flippant, "Be careful when you sleep at night, don't drink tap water... Hmm? Eat and drink well!"
Old Lu paused for a moment, then waved his hand and said something.
Wu Yunzhi ignored him and spread out the bedding to lie on the bed.
I'm feeling really nervous.
Xu Yiyi and her child disembarked and squeezed onto the bluestone steps of the dock, looking up as the boatman began to pull the gangplank.
Standing on top, Er'er saw the three rivers and four seas waving to her.
"Second sister! Remember to whip the bad guys..."
Sihai shouted at the top of his lungs, and Er'er's tears welled up uncontrollably.
The boat pushed through the blue waves and gradually sailed away from the dock.
Xu Yiyi stood at the back, holding Wu Yuan in her arms, and suddenly raised the chubby baby's little hand and waved it at the big ship.
Only when she could no longer see anyone did Er'er return to the house, feeling dejected.
That slight unhappiness quickly disappeared.
The wind and waves are strong today, and the ship is rocking violently.
They hadn't driven far when Er'er heard a sound coming from next door.
"Uh--"
"Master?"
Er'er stood at the door and called softly, but when she didn't hear a response from Wu Yunzhi, she opened the door and went inside.
All I could see was my master lying limply on the narrow bed, his face as pale as paper, his withered hands gripping the edge of the bed tightly, veins bulging.
She nimbly returned to her room, untied the largest bundle, and rummaged through it to find the blue cloth bag her eldest sister had prepared for her.
Inside, there were neatly arranged salted plums, peppermint paste, and ginger syrup wrapped in oil paper.
Er'er took the things and went to the next room.
"Master, drink some water first to calm down."
She first poured warm water and brought it to Wu Yunzhi's lips, then took out a plum and handed it to him.
Seeing her master turn away in resistance, the little girl thought for a moment, opened the small jar of peppermint balm, stuffed it into her master's hand, and held his hand to her nose.
"Try smelling this. My older sister says it helps with seasickness."
A refreshing fragrance instantly filled the cabin.
Seeing that her master's complexion had improved, Er'er immediately put the plum into her master's mouth.
After a while, Wu Yunzhi finally felt less uncomfortable.
"You know what, your older sister made the right decision to have you bring so much stuff..."
Wu Yunzhi sighed deeply and lay on the bed, his eyes darting around.
My neck is stiff, but I dare not turn my head, for fear that I will feel uncomfortable again.
Er'er chuckled softly when she heard what her master said, "Master, please rest well. Call me if you need anything."