Chapter 12 Taking in Orphans
This decision did not surprise everyone.
But there was more envy and even jealousy in Wei Yu's eyes.
After all, becoming a escort means officially becoming a middle-level member of the Changlong Escort Bureau. Not only does the monthly salary be much more generous than that of a handyman, but the key is that you can get dividends every time you escort.
After announcing these things, Meng Lei waved his hand for everyone to disperse, and then led Wei Yu away.
Tan Dong stepped forward and said in a sour tone: "Yes, now I can reach the sky in one step."
Zhao Ya chuckled, "That's what I deserve. You should also practice harder and strive to achieve bone refining as soon as possible."
"Me? Let's forget it. I'm not that material. Besides, practicing martial arts is so tiring. It's not as fun as chatting with the ladies in the bar."
"Then why are you talking about this?"
"Don't I feel wronged for you?" Tan Dong's expression became serious when he said this.
"I firmly believe that your talent is not weaker than his at all, but it's just because your family conditions are not good and the foundation you laid is so poor that you were surpassed by Wei Yu. That's why I feel unfair for you."
Zhao Ya was stunned for a moment, then smiled and clasped his fists, "Then thank you for redressing the injustice."
After a busy day's work, Zhao Ya declined Tan Dong's invitation to listen to music to relax and hurried to Tang Zui'er's house.
At this time, the old lady's condition was worse than during the day. She was relatively awake during the day, but at night she completely stopped opening her eyes.
Zhao Ya knew that this was a sign that the end was approaching.
Tang Zui'er was so panicked that she didn't know what to do except cry.
Zhao Ya went to the street and broke open the door of the shroud shop, bought the shroud and other items, and then asked Tang Zui'er to put it on the old lady.
After putting it on, the old lady miraculously sat up and her face turned rosy.
Tang Zui'er was very happy and thought her grandma was saved.
But Zhao Ya knew that this was just a reflection of his past.
really.
The old lady touched Tang Zui'er's head.
"Silly girl, listen to your brother Xiaoya carefully from now on."
Tang Zui'er also noticed something was wrong and nodded with tears in her eyes.
The old lady lay on her back on the bed and shouted, "My son!"
Then he died.
Tang Zui'er threw herself on the old lady's body and cried bitterly.
Zhao Ya also felt that his eyes were sore, so he knelt down and kowtowed to the old lady, then picked up Tang Zui'er, who was crying so hard, and started the funeral ceremony.
The funeral of a poor family is naturally not likely to be grand.
With the help of fellow villagers, the old lady was buried in a thin coffin.
Tang Zui'er, dressed in heavy mourning, knelt in front of the grave and cried non-stop.
Neighbors in the distance were whispering to each other.
"This little girl from the Tang family is really getting more and more beautiful."
"Haven't you heard that you should be pretty and filial?"
"Well, once the old lady dies, this little girl will become an orphan."
"Hey, I remember that the grandson of the old Zhao family in the alley is about to get a wife. Why don't you help this little girl get married?"
"Pull him down, who doesn't know that his grandson is a fool?"
"What's wrong, you idiot? The old Zhao family owns a grocery store and is well off. This little girl will definitely not endure hardship when she gets married. This can be regarded as doing good deeds and accumulating virtue..."
"Shh!"
As the woman was speaking enthusiastically, someone suddenly stopped her and pointed a finger quietly.
The woman looked up and saw Zhao Ya walking to the grave. She immediately closed her mouth and did not dare to speak.
Today, after half a year of training, Zhao Ya has become taller and taller, with a sense of power in every move he makes.
In addition, these people had heard that Zhao Ya was doing well in the Changlong Escort Bureau and had learned good kung fu, so when they saw him coming forward, these women were all too frightened to say a word.
Zhao Ya had actually heard the discussion of these talkative women a long time ago, but he was too lazy to pay attention to them.
It wasn't until they became more and more outrageous that they came forward.
After shocking these people, Zhao Ya came to Tang Zui'er and patted her shoulder gently.
"Stop crying and come home with me."
Tang Zui'er stopped crying and looked at Zhao Ya with tearful eyes.
"The old lady is gone. I'm not worried about you living alone. Please move in with me."
Tang Zui'er's face was visibly red, but she still nodded obediently and responded imperceptibly.
"Um!"
In this way, Tang Zui'er packed up his things and moved to Zhao Ya's house that day.
Instead of criticizing this, the surrounding neighbors unanimously believed that Zhao Ya was doing a good deed.
"You will sleep here from now on."
Zhao Ya packed up the bed in the bedroom and said to Tang Zui'er.
Tang Zui'er's face was as red as fire, and he nodded in a panic.
Then Zhao Ya moved his bedding to the outhouse and made a temporary bed.
Tang Zui'er didn't know why.
"From now on, you sleep inside and I sleep outside." Zhao Ya answered simply.
Tang Zui'er's mood was a little complicated when he heard this. He felt relieved, but also a little disappointed.
Zhao Ya doesn't care about that.
"There is rice in the rice vat, and the meat is in the basket hanging from the beam. You can cook and eat it by yourself when I am not at home. Don't go out if you have nothing to do. If you are bored, you can clean the house. Tell me what you want to buy and I will give it to you. You buy it, do you understand?"
"Yeah!" Tang Zui'er nodded.
"Okay, that's probably all."
Zhao Ya didn't know how to get along with girls. He took Tang Zui'er in because he agreed to her grandmother's request before she died.
As for the rest, he really hadn't thought about it.
Zhao Ya took out a basin and prepared rice for cooking.
When Tang Zui'er saw it, he quickly reached out and took it.
"Brother Xiaoya, let me do it."
"Uh, okay."
"How much rice do you need to wash? Is it half a pot?"
"Three basins!"
"ah?"
"What's wrong?"
"it's okay no problem!"
When Zhao Ya finished a pot full of rice and two large plates of stewed meat, Tang Zui'er looked at him with a look of astonishment.
"Watch what I'm doing. Eat quickly. Remember to wash the bowl after you're done."
"okay!"
Zhao Ya came to the courtyard and started practicing unshakably every day.
Even though he had eaten so much, with the increased progress in unlocking his stomach, the digestive ability of Zhao Ya's stomach was terrifying.
A pot full of rice and two large plates of stewed meat were crushed and absorbed as soon as they were eaten.
Zhao Ya is also a little worried about this. Now that he is so good at eating, wouldn't he be a human-shaped foodie if he is fully unlocked?
It seems that I have to think of a way to get some blood-rich food like earthworm jerky.
Ordinary food can no longer meet Zhao Ya's needs.
At this time, Tang Zui'er finished his portion of the meal and began to wash the pots and dishes.
Zhao Ya used to cook by himself. Although he would clean up after eating, he was not that careful after all.
Tang Zui'er washed away all the remaining stains on the sides of the stove and pots.
While cleaning up, Tang Zui'er looked at Zhao Ya who was boxing in the courtyard, and his heart was suddenly filled with a sense of warmth and stability.
In this world, having someone to rely on is already a luxury for many people.