Chapter 53 Taste It, Savor It!

Chapter 53 Taste It, Savor It!

To be honest, in Yu Sanbao's view, Bai Ge'er wasn't particularly noticeable among his nephews.

His eldest nephew, Yu Yonghuai, at thirteen years old, had an unmatched strength. He could already lift what two adults could only manage together, and he was still just a half-grown teenager. The future possibilities were unimaginable.

The third nephew, Yu Yongliu, is only ten this year but is smart and quick-witted. After learning from him for just half a year, he now understands more than Yu Sanbao himself, leaving him feeling inferior.

The fourth nephew, Yu Yonggui, is just seven years old but is already clever and articulate, showing great promise for the future.

As for his Ju Ge'er, he is too young and still a little rascal, so it's hard to tell much about him yet.

In the middle, Bai Ge'er, who always followed behind Huai Ge'er, truly didn't stand out much.

Now that Bai Ge'er suddenly approached him alone, Yu Sanbao was both surprised and touched by his boldness.

He laughed heartily and patted Bai Ge'er on the shoulder. "Want to go to the state city with Third Uncle? That's no problem. But you need to ask your grandparents and parents first. If they agree, I'll take you tomorrow."

Bai Ge'er smiled confidently. "Alright, with Third Uncle's word, it will be easy!"

Wei Pozi and Old Man Yu took Xingxing out for a walk after dinner, and Bai Ge'er searched around before finding them.

"Grandpa, Grandma!" Bai Ge'er approached with a smile. "Third Uncle said he wants to take me to the state city tomorrow to broaden my horizons, but he's worried you might not agree, so he asked me to check with you."

Wei Pozi was surprised. "Why do you want to go to the state city all of a sudden? It's quite far away."

She clearly seemed hesitant.

After all, Bai Ge'er was only eleven this year, and it was natural for Wei Pozi to worry.

Bai Ge'er said, "Grandma, I'm not a child anymore. Other kids at eleven or twelve are already apprenticed in shops. I heard that when Third Uncle was in his teens, he went out on his own. Although I'm younger than he was then, I have an advantage—I have Third Uncle with me. It's better than going out alone, right?"

Xingxing listened, nodding vigorously in support. "Grandma, Xingxing thinks Second Brother makes sense! With Third Uncle taking him out, it's better than him going out alone later, clueless and lost."

Xingxing spoke logically, and Bai Ge'er secretly gave her a thumbs up.

Xingxing was delighted!

When Xingxing was happy, she hugged Wei Pozi's leg and started to plead. "Grandma, please let Second Brother go. Grandma~"

Wei Pozi looked hesitant.

Bai Ge'er pressed on, "Grandma, we're going to the state city via the official road and will be back in a few days! With Third Uncle there, what else do you worry about? Besides, I have some strength, and if anything happens, I can help Third Uncle. Isn't that good?"

With Xingxing constantly clinging to her, "Grandma, Grandma~"

Wei Pozi couldn't resist.

She shook her head helplessly and turned to Old Man Yu.

Old Man Yu smiled. "Don't look at me. I think it's impressive that Bai Ge'er has such determination and courage at such a young age."

Wei Pozi finally relented. "Alright! Go tell your parents. If they agree, you can leave with Third Uncle tomorrow."

Bai Ge'er jumped up excitedly, afraid Wei Pozi might change her mind, and rushed off. "I'll go tell them right now!"

...

Bai Ge'er burst into the main room on the east side: "Dad, Mom!"

Li Chunhua was sewing under the lamp and looked up. "What is it, child?"

Bai Ge'er grinned. "Grandpa and Grandma said I can go to the state city with Third Uncle tomorrow!"

Li Chunhua was startled, nearly pricking herself with the needle. "Why did Grandpa and Grandma suddenly decide this? You're so young... No, I need to talk to them."

Li Chunhua panicked and started to get off the bed.

Bai Ge'er anticipated this reaction and held her back. "Mom, don't be silly. Grandpa and Grandma letting me go with Third Uncle to sell pearls means they value our branch. Otherwise, why wouldn't they choose Liu Ge'er, who is smarter?"

Bai Ge'er silently added, "Little brother, sorry, but you're known as the smart one in the family."

Li Chunhua was taken aback.

It made sense.

Li Chunhua hesitated. "...Is this really what Grandpa and Grandma meant?"

Bai Ge'er patted his chest. "Of course! They want me to gain experience and broaden my horizons! Selling pearls is important! They trust me to go with Third Uncle! ...Mom, think about it, taste it, savor it!"

Under Bai Ge'er's hints, Li Chunhua began to see it as a sign of her in-laws valuing her youngest son.

Her eyes lit up.

Bai Ge'er then looked at Yu Daniu. "Dad—"

Yu Daniu nodded sternly. "Alright, since Grandpa and Grandma said so, you should go."

Li Chunhua also agreed. "Yes, go! ...I'll pack some clothes for you to change into on the way!"

Bai Ge'er appeared calm but was thrilled inside!

Everything was settled!

The next day, Bai Ge'er left with Yu Sanbao before dawn, carrying a bundle.

With her eleven-year-old son leaving for the first time, Li Chunhua felt lost.

Sometimes she couldn't help but stand at the gate, gazing into the distance.

Bai Xiaofeng said to Yu Erhu with a touch of jealousy, "Sister-in-law is about to turn into a stone statue from waiting."

Fortunately, there were no mishaps, and on the fourth day, Yu Sanbao and Bai Ge'er returned, looking weary from their journey.

It was clear they had been traveling nonstop, their faces weathered by the elements, their skin tanned dark, and their clothes covered in dust.

Xingxing was playing with sandbags under the elm tree at the Yu family's gate with Ju Geer when she saw Yu Sanbao and Bai Ge'er return. Xingxing let out a cheer and ran over to them.

"Uncle Sanbao, Brother Bai!"

Xingxing called out in her childlike voice, running with her short legs, and leaped up to jump onto Bai Ge'er!

Though Bai Ge'er looked thinner, he was full of energy, his eyes bright and spirited. He caught Xingxing and hugged her tightly: "Little Sister Xingxing!"

Xingxing wrapped her arms around Bai Ge'er's neck, looking him up and down. Seeing that he was in great shape, she smiled widely.

Ju Geer, who was a bit slower, lagged behind. Seeing Bai Ge'er holding Xingxing, he felt a twinge of jealousy and scratched Xingxing's cheek with his finger: "Aren't you ashamed? Your brother has traveled so far, and you still want him to carry you!"