Quick mission: We don't make trouble

All I saw were some colorful pieces of paper on the spread-out kraft paper.

A hand-painted playing card, to be exact.

Mr. Zhu stared, not knowing what to say.

Yu Bo was surprised and asked, "You drew this, did you make it?"

Wu Di shook his head proudly: "What else?"

Yu Bo was convinced: "It is indeed a must-have artifact for travel."

Zhu's father asked in confusion, "I was wondering what you were doing when you stayed in the room for so long? It turns out you were drawing this?"

Wu Di explained, "Well, the housekeeper said the journey would take a month or two, which would be tough. So I asked Sister Yangjin to find the best and thickest kraft paper and paint, and drew a deck of playing cards to pass the time. What do you think? Grandpa, isn't this a treasure?"

Father Zhu couldn't help but pat Wu Di on the shoulder and praised him, "What a clever boy! This deck of cards is not only entertaining, but also adds a lot of fun to our long journey!"

His eyes were filled with love and admiration for Wu Di, and he murmured, "What a darling! You really are worthy of being grandpa's sweet little cotton-padded jacket."

After hearing this, Wu Di's face was filled with a bright smile, and he responded with a smile: "As long as you don't mind calling me a leaky little cotton jacket, it's fine."

Yu Bo picked up one of the playing cards, examined it carefully, and exclaimed, "This painting is so realistic and vivid! It's so lifelike!"

At this time, Zhu's father said proudly: "I was the one who taught Didi calligraphy and painting skills."

However, Yu Bo pointed out a problem: "It's just that the quality of this paper is not very good."

Wu Di quickly explained, "This is the thickest paper Sister Yangjin could find, so we'll just have to make do with it for now. When we get to town, we'll buy some better paper for painting. And I have a plan: I want to make a fortune from this. There should be a printing workshop in the capital, right? Then, we can print a lot of these playing cards... Hehe, that would bring in a lot of money!"

Yu Bo immediately reminded him, "You are stealing other people's ideas."

Wu Di: "I told you that if you want to get ahead, you need to be thick-skinned. Who among us hasn't relied on the inventions of our predecessors?"

There's really nothing wrong with that! Yu Bo secretly admired it.

But he was still a little unwilling, because he was actually outdone by a little kid, which made him feel very embarrassed.

Seeing Yu Bo's unconvinced look, Father Zhu spoke to him to comfort him, "Xiao Yu, don't bother with her. She only knows how to eat, drink and have fun. You're different. You're going to do big things in the future. Your thinking should be more sophisticated than hers."

However, Yu Bo was not comforted by this. He even felt that he was not as good as this little girl in eating, drinking and having fun, so what great things could he accomplish? Thinking of this, Yu Bo felt even more depressed.

Wu Di looked at Yu Bo, who looked troubled, and couldn't help but laugh. "Uncle, don't worry about such a small matter anymore! We still have a long way to go! How about we play Landlord? It'll help us relax!"

Hearing this, Yu Bo asked curiously, "Oh? You actually know how to play Landlord?"

Wu Di rolled his eyes and replied angrily, "Hey, what are you talking about! If I didn't know how to play, why would I go through so much trouble to make playing cards?"

At this time, Father Zhu gently tapped Wu Di's forehead and gently scolded him, "Alright, be polite when talking to your elders. Don't be so disrespectful."

Then he turned to Yu Bo and explained, "When we were at home, Didi often played Landlord with me and her grandma."

Indeed, Zhu Qingqing and Zhu Yingying were often not at home, so it was usually just the three of them. Didi would either take them for a walk, watch TV shows with them, or play Landlord with them. Of course, they would also play games with Didi.

After hearing this, Yu Bo rubbed his hands excitedly and said, "Okay, let's get started!" Then he picked up the cards and prepared to shuffle them.

Wu Di quickly reminded them, "Everyone, be careful! These cards are very fragile! Don't break them into pieces, or you won't be able to play with them!"

Mr. Zhu and Yu Bo listened to what Wu Di said and nodded obediently to show their agreement.

"You have to be careful and handle it with care! After all, these papers are very precious resources!" said Mr. Zhu in a serious tone.

"Yes, we can't buy new paper until we reach the next village or town at least." Yu Bo echoed what Zhu's father said.

Wu Di spoke again: "Since we're going to play games, we have to play for real! Everyone, take out all the money you have!"

Hearing this, Zhu's father quickly shook his head and said, "Oh my, how can you, a child, play gambling? This is not allowed!"

However, Wu Di retorted seriously, "Grandpa, you misunderstood! This isn't gambling, it's raising funds for our future business! No matter who wins, we have to use this money as start-up capital for our poker business!"

Father Zhu's eyes widened and he asked in surprise, "Do you really take this seriously?"

Wu Di nodded firmly and replied, "Of course it's true! I'm serious about it!" Her eyes revealed a firmness and determination, as if she had already seen her successful future.

Yu Bo: "I think it's a good idea. These playing cards are incredibly easy to carry around, making them perfect for both those on the go and those staying at home. Furthermore, they can be played in a variety of ways, satisfying the entertainment needs of many different people. When the time comes, we'll publish a book detailing all the different ways to play playing cards to go along with the sales. It's sure to be incredibly popular!"

Wu Di was extremely excited after hearing this, his eyes sparkling with excitement, and he nodded repeatedly, saying, "Right, right, right! Uncle, you really understand me best!"

Yu Bo laughed and scolded, "I don't understand you, little money-grubber!"

At this time, Mr. Zhu raised a question: "But we don't have any money now, how should we settle the bill?"

Wu Di immediately replied, "Didn't my mother give each of us some silver before?"

Father Zhu suddenly realized what was going on and said with a smile, "Oh, so you've been eyeing my little money for a long time."

Wu Di raised the corners of her mouth, revealing a confident smile and said, "That also depends on your strength and luck." Her eyes revealed a kind of determination and confidence, as if she had already won.

Yu Bo nodded in agreement and suggested, "Let's keep track of the accounts first. We'll settle the bill together when we're done." This suggestion was approved by the other two.

"it is good."

"no problem."

The three of them reached a consensus that a game of Landlord (Dou Dizhu) full of joy and challenge was about to begin. They sat together, their faces filled with anticipation and excitement, ready to throw themselves into this exciting game.