Chapter 1873 - 336

Wang Lian came over, bringing a few pairs of handmade cloth shoes and a large bag of freshly picked eggplants from her home garden.

"Here, Sister Liu, try these on and see if they fit,"

Wang Lian said, squatting down in front of Liu Yumei with a green embroidered shoe, preparing to help her take off her shoes.

Liu Yumei put down her teacup, bent over, and grabbed Wang Lian's wrist:

"Could you go to the kitchen and bring me a thermos? My water's gone cold."

"Alright."

When Wang Lian returned with the thermos, Liu Yumei had already changed into the new shoes.

The shoes weren't particularly delicate, but the stitching was solid, and although the embroidery wasn't very lively, it was clear that a lot of thought had gone into them.

"Not bad, they fit well and are comfortable."

Wang Lian said, "That's good. I also made a pair each for Ting Hou and Li Hou, but none for the kids; young people nowadays don't like wearing cloth shoes."

Liu Yumei shook her head: "It's only now that they think wearing cloth shoes is embarrassing. Once they get older, even if they want to wear them, no one will be there to make them."

After chatting for a bit longer, Wang Lian picked up a broom and started sweeping the floor. When Aunt Liu arrived to set up today's card table, Wang Lian willingly went over to help move tables and chairs.

Liu Jinxia and the Flower Woman arrived. The two were already chattering away non-stop on the path up.

Once they sat down at the card table on the terrace, they started sharing the gossip they'd just heard with Liu Yumei, like they were doing a comedy routine.

After listening, Liu Yumei asked, "Where did Panzi and Leizi get poisoned?"

Flower Woman: "Henan?"

Liu Jinxia: "Luoyang."

Liu Yumei nodded.

At this moment, Lin Shuyou returned and immediately began packing everyone's hiking bags.

First, he packed the essentials, then filled the remaining space in the backpack with Jianlibao.

After finishing, Lin Shuyou sat on a coffin and pulled out a note with an address written on it.

Sun Caijuan, in a desperate attempt to end her life, jumped into the fish pond. After gulping down several mouthfuls of water, she was pulled back to the shore by a suddenly aware Lin Shuyou.

Soaked to the skin, she cried and tried to throw herself into Lin Shuyou's arms, but he quickly stepped back in time. Sun Caijuan ended up embracing empty air and rolled a few times in the dirt road, looking rather pitiful.

Following the guidance of the "Walking River Behavior Regulations," Lin Shuyou asked Sun Caijuan if there was anything he could help her with.

Sun Caijuan spoke vehemently, hoping he could help her find that heartless and irresponsible man!

Lin Shuyou said "Alright," and then ran off.

In fact, Sun Caijuan never really intended for Lin Shuyou to go to Luoyang to find that man for her. She didn't think she was charming enough to have him run so far for her with just a word.

But all Lin Shuyou wanted was that "commission."

The latest version of the "Walking River Behavior Regulations" also recorded that in the previous wave, Brother Xiao Yuan hypnotized Liu Jinxia while she was asleep, extracting "commissions" through her sleep talk.

In the room upstairs, Li Zhiyuan was also packing his hiking bag.

Li Zhiyuan was putting things into the bag while Alii stood beside him, holding it open.

Once he finished packing, the young man zipped and fastened it.

"Alii, I'm heading out now."

Alii nodded, walked to her drawing desk, and ran her hand over the frame as if anticipating a new wave of artwork.

There was already a tacit understanding between the boy and the girl; they would do many seemingly childish and meaningless things in their daily lives, but when it came to "Walking River," they were both very straightforward.

Every time Li Zhiyuan went out, Alii never cried or clung to his sleeve; their farewells were always simple.

One would say "I'm off," and the other would nod.

One would think about finishing the wave quickly to return early; the other would stay at home, always waiting for his return.

Li Zhiyuan, right hand holding the hiking bag, and left hand holding Alii's, went downstairs.

"Brother Xiao Yuan."

Lin Shuyou handed over the address and recounted his recent experiences.

"For now, we can categorize it as a candidate for the Langhua. Once we get to Luoyang, let's see if we can make contact with that man of Sun Caijuan's."

"Hmm!"

The biggest Langhua was in Zhao Yi's hands, and Li Zhiyuan was neither nervous nor in a rush. These minor Langhua, in his eyes, were more like a prompt.

The people On the River were already bustling around the "Yu Family Dragon King Order."

Either in Jiujiang or Luoyang, in some obscure corners, their minds were already scattered.

Yet, here he was, remaining at home.

But he wasn't indulging in comfort. During this time, he managed to thoroughly digest the past accumulation, evident in the significant improvements for both himself and the entire team.

Li Zhiyuan felt quite enlightened—as a blade, not only did he possess subjective initiative, but he also knew how to sharpen himself.

Handing the bag to Lin Shuyou, Li Zhiyuan walked to the terrace.

The elderly ladies were playing cards, and the young man approached Liu Yumei.

Liu Yumei showed her hand of cards to the young man, asking, "What do you think I should play?"

Li Zhiyuan glanced at the table's cards, pointed, and said:

"Play this one."

"Alright, this one it is, the two of cakes."

Wang Lian: "Got it!"

Flower Woman: "Haha, it seems our little valedictorian isn't so good at cards either."

Liu Jinxia: "Are you implying his mind is only for playing cards?"

Liu Yumei advised, "Playing cards isn't just about the cards played on the table, oftentimes, the ones with seemingly poor hands only have the option to gather for a big play."

Li Zhiyuan: "Got it."

Evidently, the elderly lady was reminding him that even a broken ship has three thousand nails.