The useless second daughter of the Hua family

At dinner time, Hua Miaomiao still didn't leave the room. She had been crying all afternoon, and her eyes were red and swollen. Pi Fu was so happy that she had to go get food for her.

When it was late at night and everyone was asleep, Hua Miaomiao quietly opened the door and left the house. After being cooped up for the entire afternoon, she finally got some fresh air.

"Not asleep yet?"

Hua Miaomiao turned around and saw Mr. Zhu lying comfortably on a rattan chair under the grape vines in the yard. In the dim light, his eyes were exceptionally bright and lively.

"Sir, you look very interested. Are you admiring the night sky?"

Mr. Zhu smiled but did not answer. He pointed to the side where there was a recliner, as if it was specially reserved for Hua Miaomiao.

Hua Miaomiao understood and walked over and lay down beside him.

The night wind rustled the leaves of the grapevine, and Hua Miaomiao looked up at the sky. The sky was not beautiful, with layers of clouds and mist, and the crescent moon was hazy, not to mention the stars.

But maybe her mood was different, Hua Miaomiao felt that the night sky was particularly beautiful tonight, and even the crescent moon seemed to be smiling at her.

"Thank you." Hua Miaomiao thanked sincerely. She heard what Mr. Zhu said to Pi Fu. She didn't expect that someone who always enjoyed teasing her would protect her at a critical moment.

Mr. Zhu turned his head and looked at her. They faced each other. In this quiet moment, their eyes met. Their eyes were full of appreciation and sincerity for each other. Time seemed to stand still at this moment, and a tacit resonance flowed between the two.

After a long time, Hua Miaomiao came to her senses and her cheeks felt slightly hot.

She turned her head back again, her mood no longer as calm as before.

"I didn't expect you to think so highly of me."

"You are just like that, I am just telling the truth."

Hua Miaomiao originally wanted to find a topic to break the delicate atmosphere, but she didn't expect it to be even more awkward now.

"Hehe... By the way, everyone has always called you Mr. Zhu, so what is your real name?"

"My last name is Zhu, and my first name is Mr."

Mr. Zhu looked at her in confusion, as if she should have known it a long time ago.

"..."

Hua Miaomiao was stunned. So, all along, she had been calling the other person by his name? What kind of parents would give their children such a name?

In the dark, Pi Fu was admiring Hua Miaomiao's ever-changing expressions with great interest, and she almost had a look of gloating written on her face.

Xiuzhu was not in such a relaxed mood.

"What do you think of this, Mr. Zhu?"

"What?" Pi Fu withdrew her gaze, not understanding the meaning of his words.

"Do you really think there's a possibility between Hua Miaomiao and him?"

"why not?"

"Can Taoyao allow such a thing to happen?"

"How long is a mortal's life? By the time that piece of wood wakes up, Mr. Zhu won't even know where he has been reincarnated to."

"Then he will eventually become just a passer-by in Hua Miaomiao's endless life. This doesn't seem fair to him."

"Hua Miaomiao is happy, and the scholar is willing too. Wouldn't it be nice to let him accompany Hua Miaomiao for a while? Xiuzhu, sometimes you have to be more open-minded. Don't worry about the future, just enjoy life while you can."

Xiuzhu seemed to be convinced by her. After all, they were all a group of selfish people.

Hua Miaomiao didn't go to Cangcui Mountain with them in the end. She waited at home obediently so that they could deal with things at ease.

Before leaving, Pi Fu asked Shi Hu to guard the barrier, asked Xiao Yu to take good care of the family, asked Mr. Zhu to look after someone, and asked Hua Miaomiao... to stay well.

"Don't worry, I will be a good head of this family." Hua Miaomiao assured confidently.

"Ok."

Pi Fu and Xiu Zhu have set up a triple barrier outside the bamboo house. As long as Hua Miaomiao behaves herself, there will be basically no problem.

Hua Miaomiao stood at the door, watching their leaving backs, unable to come back to her senses for a long time.

Mr. Zhu stood behind her, looking at the road that had been empty for a long time, and knew that she was reluctant to leave.

"Don't look, it's already gone."

"Last time, Pi Fu was gone for more than three years. A lot of things happened after that."

Hua Miaomiao's thin back looked so lonely that Mr. Zhu couldn't help but want to reach out to comfort her, but in the end he restrained himself and took his hand back.

"Don't think too much, everything is moving in a good direction, and all the unpleasant things are in the past."

"You know what? I'm really afraid of separation now. I feel like once we're apart it'll be years."

She seemed to be talking to herself, but also seemed to be talking to someone else.

Human emotions are so wonderful. Hua Miaomiao is still heartbroken for Ge Qinglan, but her heartbeat speeds up involuntarily at a certain moment.

Perhaps it was because his eyes were too bright that night, perhaps it was because of his sincere words in the afternoon, or perhaps it was because of the jokes and bickerings that seemed unintentional but actually pulled her out of her depression.

If Ge Qinglan's love is as strong and intoxicating as liquor, then Mr. Zhu is a cup of hot tea, not strong enough, but warm and pleasant.

There was no response from behind, Hua Miaomiao turned around and found that the man had left without knowing when. She laughed at herself and thought it was better if she didn't hear it.

The peaceful days passed one by one, and Hua Miaomiao seemed to have forgotten the excitement of that day, and she and Mr. Zhu continued to exchange verbal battles.

Xiaoyu has become numb to this phenomenon. Her initial dissuasion was ineffective, so she ended up watching the show with Shihu.

"Don't you think they're tired of bickering like this every day?"

"I think she's fine. The young lady looks full of energy, which makes people feel at ease."

"But isn't she married?"

"So what? As long as you are happy, it's fine. Why can only men have three wives and four concubines?"

She changed the subject and continued, "But you don't have to think about it. Human-animal love will never work out."

Shi Hu was so shocked that the chicken leg in his hand dropped. He never expected that such a shocking idea was hidden in her little head.

Xiaoyu looked at the chicken leg on the ground with some distress. This Shihu was greedy and had a big appetite. He often stole the meals she prepared for the young lady.

"Why are you making such a fuss? You've lived for so long, and you can't understand this?"

Shi Hu was choked and speechless, and it took him a long time to recover.

"You are really a wonderful person. Don't worry, I have no such intention towards your young lady."

Sure enough, life became a lot more interesting following Hua Miaomiao.

Suddenly, Shi Hu's expression changed.

"Be careful, someone is coming."

There is movement in the barrier, someone is trying to enter.

A few people went out to check and saw a young man in blue standing outside the house.

"Why are you here?" Shi Hu looked puzzled.

Hua Miaomiao looked at the newcomer curiously and asked Shi Hu quietly, "Who is he?"

“He is Yuan He.”

"Ah?" Hua Miaomiao was a little surprised. Looking at the man in green clothes, jade crown, rings and brocade boots, he really didn't look like a monk, but more like a nobleman from some family.

Wait! Aren't Pifu and the others going to Cangcui Mountain to look for him? Why is he here?

Yuan He looked at everyone one by one, and finally stopped his gaze on Xiaoyu.

"You are dead, but you are still alive. It's interesting."

There was a searching, passionate and crazy look in his eyes.

"Tell me, what did you do?"

Except for Mr. Zhu, everyone present probably understood what he meant.

Hua Miaomiao didn't know what Taoyao did when she took Xiaoyu out. She had all kinds of guesses, and now she finally got some confirmation from Yuan He's words.

Shi Hu noticed Xiaoyu's difference from the first time they met. She had a breath of immortal energy in her body, which kept her body young and healthy, and her soul at peace. He stood in front of Xiaoyu, blocking her completely.

Xiaoyu didn't know why she became the person being protected, but she was still very grateful for the other party's protection.

"You don't have to be so cautious. Yuan came here this time with the intention of inviting you to stay in Cangcui Mountain."

"No!" Hua Miaomiao refused without thinking.

With the barrier blocking the way, she was not afraid that Yuan He could get in, so there was no need to be polite to him.

Yuan He turned his gaze to Hua Miaomiao. The girl had a pretty appearance, not stunning, but she exuded a very comfortable aura. No wonder she could attract so many talented people around her.

"I guess you are Hua Miaomiao?"

"Humph!"

"Don't even think about refusing. Take a look at this thing first."

As he spoke, he took out a string of Buddhist beads from his sleeve. It was Qingyuan's personal item.

Hua Miaomiao was shocked. No wonder her master was not there. Was he kidnapped and taken to Cangcui Mountain?

"What do you think, girl?"

"Okay, I'll go with you. You'd better make sure my master is okay, otherwise the consequences will be something you don't want to know."