Silly Zhu's Moving: The Old Neighbor's Nightmare

"Alright, you can arrange it yourself. Whenever you want to take the chef's certificate exam..."

Find your mentor; the chef's certification exam is getting harder and harder to pass. Luckily...

"Your master is also a judge, so you can take the exam whenever you want," Master Wang said after thinking for a moment.

"Master Li, come on, let's have a drink," Master Wang continued.

"Master Li, is this a convenient spot for rainwater? There's a little girl here. If not, let her stay at my house."

"It's convenient for Zhu Zi's teacher's wife to take care of her, and she can keep my youngest daughter company. The two girls get along well."

Master Li Xinggong glanced at the rainwater and said, "Master Wang, why don't you ask about the pillar and the rainwater? I don't care."

When Master Wang heard what Master Li said, he looked at the rain.

"Rain, do you still remember your uncle's older sister, Lele?"

She's about your age. Do you want to stay at your uncle's house and play with Lele?

Rain patted her little belly, finally full after eating, but still a little unwilling, her belly was too small. After hearing what Uncle Wang said...

"My brother asked me to come here and learn martial arts from Uncle Li. How about letting Sister Lele learn with me?"

That way we can play together. I haven't seen Sister Lele in so long.

Both masters looked at Sha Zhu, and upon seeing this, Sha Zhu quickly said...

"It's just letting the rainwater practice casually, learning some simple martial arts routines."

Like Tai Chi and Wing Chun, they don't harm the body; they're enough for self-defense.

"Why don't we let Lele come over and practice with Yushui? The two houses aren't far apart, so Yushui can stay wherever she wants."

Master Li smiled and said, "Okay, no problem. I'm not proficient in either of these two styles of boxing."

I know all of these. I'll teach the two little girls. Let them learn from me for a few days first.

I estimate that after a few days, the two girls will lose interest in learning.

Our martial arts school also has a special program for gifted children, which gives the teachers a real headache.

One by one, the children practiced for a few days and then cried and refused to practice anymore. "Rain, Uncle Li, do you think you can persevere for a few more days?"

Mr. Wang said, "I'll go back and ask my daughter. All she thinks about all day is eating and playing."

Sha Zhu said from the side, "It's okay, Master. Call Lele over and practice with Yushui. I have a trick up my sleeve."

"What tricks do you have up your sleeve? When you go crazy, you won't listen to your mother."

"Master, let's drink," Sha Zhu quickly changed the subject. What tricks could Sha Zhu have? He could only try to scare or bribe, but he couldn't say that in front of the three of them.

"Master Li, I've noticed you're always alone. Why don't you find me a wife?"

"Aren't there matchmakers around? If that doesn't work, I, Wang Shiniang, can help you inquire," Shazhu asked Master Li cautiously.

After hearing Sha Zhu's words, Master Li seemed lost in thought, and after a long while, he finally spoke.

"I used to have one, but we broke up. I just came to Beijing from the south."

I haven't had a chance to think about it yet, but the school did introduce me to a female coach who also comes from a martial arts family.

I'll bring her over when I have the chance. Zhu Zi, you need to cook a good meal to help the chef out.

"Master, that's easy. Where is your wife from? I'll cook her a few of my signature hometown dishes."

"I'll put in my best effort to help you, Master, take her down," said Sha Zhu.

"What do you mean, 'win her over'? You brat, you're really rude. She's from Cangzhou, and she was transferred here to work just like me." Master Li said angrily.

Sha Zhu quickly asked Master Wang, "Master, what kind of local dishes does Cangzhou have? Aren't they mostly Shandong cuisine from the north?"

"More or less, but Cangzhou is close to Tianjin and Shandong."

Locals enjoy dishes such as casserole chicken, stewed chicken, donkey meat sandwiches, mutton soup, and lion's head meatballs.

"Besides, being near the sea, there are also some seafood products available," Master Wang said after thinking for a moment.

"That's not a problem. The problem is that you need to invite your wife to your home, Master Li."

These meats are available at most wet markets, but seafood is less common, though it occasionally appears at the market.

Sha Zhu thought, "They're not in the market, but I have them in my spatial storage. They're just not from the sea."

I need to figure out a way to go to the beach. These days, if you want to go out and about, you need a legitimate reason.

Otherwise, they wouldn't even be able to get a letter of introduction. Are they suggesting a trip to the beach?

Director Wang must open my head and see what's inside.

You're a 16-year-old minor, and you want to go out without an adult? Don't even think about it.

Sha Zhu looked at Master Li and said, "Master Li, does your martial arts school often lead teams to other provinces for martial arts exchanges? Like Tianjin, Hebei, Shandong and other places."

"Yes, we go to martial arts schools in other provinces for exchange and learning. We occasionally have a competition and award certificates."

Master Li looked at Sha Zhu with suspicion, wondering what this kid was up to now.

"Master Li, when are you going to lead a team to the martial arts schools in Tianjin for exchange and competition? Please take me with you so I can learn something."

Sha Zhu thought to himself, "Tianjin is by the sea, with countless seafood products. The opportunity is just around the corner."

"Take you with me? Forget about it, you're not from our school, we can't register you."

I can't get a letter of introduction, but I can use my connections to get you in.

I'm not the teacher in charge of the group. The school has fixed teachers in charge, and it's not possible to change them casually.

Besides, your martial arts don't require any exchange or learning; it's just that you're young.

Your cooking skills are good, and you're even working now. Otherwise, I would have sent you to a martial arts school for two years of advanced training in martial arts.

"Finding a job will be a piece of cake then," Mr. Li said regretfully.

Well, I just had an idea, but Master Li extinguished it.

Sha Zhu looked at Master Wang again, just about to speak. Master Wang said...

"Zhu Zi, do you want to ask the master if there's any culinary exchange?"

Your chef is taking you to Tianjin for a culinary exchange competition. Forget about it.

You're always thinking about going out and having fun. You should focus on your work, be prepared for the rain, and be down-to-earth.

"You've reached a certain age, so have your teacher's wife help you find a wife. It's what you should do. Is life outside really that good? If you go out and don't make it back, you might never come back."

Master Wang's exasperated lesson to Sha Zhu.

"Alright, it's getting late, I have to go back now. Zhu Zi, pack your things. Everyone should get some rest." After saying that, Master Wang got up and pushed his bicycle away.

Sha Zhu scanned the time on the alarm clock in the space with his mind; it was past eight o'clock in the evening.

He told Yushui to take a walk in the yard to digest her food and to clean up the dishes herself. Master Li then took Yushui for a stroll in the yard.

After Sha Zhu finished cleaning up the dishes, he went to the yard and saw Yu Shui watching Master Li practice martial arts. He was even clapping and cheering.

When Yu Shui saw her brother coming over, she quickly grabbed Sha Zhu's hand and asked, "Brother, when will I start practicing martial arts?"

"It's getting late, I'll wash my feet and go to bed later. Tomorrow, I'll do it," Sha Zhu said, glancing at the sky.

"Brother, I'm scared to sleep with you tonight."

"What's there to be afraid of? How about I take you to Sister Lele's place? You two little girls can sleep together and you won't be scared."

"No, brother, the clothes you bought me aren't nice. My classmate's dress is so pretty."

"If you buy me a dress, I'll go to Sister Lele's place." Yu Shui said, pouting.