Chapter 2: Biological Father

Grandfather

Let's go home

It is, it is, being together with this fellow does not tarnish our identity

You foolish blind man, how dare you provoke Big White? You must be tired of living

Having spoken, Master Li pulled the young man he had just retrieved and walked back, the weariness and fatigue accumulated over the past few days vanished in an instant

What a bunch of spoiled rich kids, compared to this, they can only grovel, alright? A genuine and unparalleled master.

"Bah! Dengtuci!"

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Grandfather, let's go home

The chief steward held his chin high, as if he had merely bestowed a few coins as charity

The instigator of all this was none other than the delicate young lady of the Bai family, and it all happened in less than the time it takes to brew a cup of tea.

The cobblestone street of the small town has just been splashed with water by the shops on either side, leaving it damp and making it difficult for dust to rise. The Li father and son walk along the street, followed by a group of servants and farmers, creating an imposing scene.

Reluctantly, he still called out.

To speak such words in front of a large crowd, he could not afford to lose face. Li Xiaobai decided from this day forward to turn over a new leaf and start anew.

Sakura immediately began to pout in a spoiled manner

This is one's own father, also known as grandfather

In just two or three days, to be able to exchange for two strings of copper coins is truly worthwhile

A series of calls came from the front, the voice soft and enchanting, and upon hearing it, a familiar outline of a beautiful and charming woman would immediately emerge in one's mind

Indeed, it is the biological father! Comrade Xiaobai has finally confirmed that this slap was well-deserved

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The butler Li Fugui, who sported a goatee, immediately stepped out from the crowd

What a disgrace! The reputation of the Li family has been thoroughly tarnished!

Li Yuanwai grasped his young servant's wrist, refusing to let go no matter what, fearing that in the next moment, the young servant would disappear from his sight again

Grandfather

Little loli Bai Ying'er was immediately filled with mixed feelings of joy upon hearing three hundred guan, as it could buy a large ship, build a big house, and...

The young one is here! Please give your orders, my lord!

Thank you, Lord Xie Li

Relying on the memories lingering in his mind, Li Xiaobai recognized who this middle-aged, overweight gentleman was: Li Dahu, the local tycoon of Xiyan Town, Mr. Li.

Generous

This group of Bai Di was completely defeated on the spot, with more than 20 of them suffering broken arms and legs without exception. In the end, they had no choice but to hire a large cart and fled from Xiyan Town in a disheveled state, never to return again

Ah, Bai Laoda has struck it rich this time. Everyone has been searching for so many days; why should he alone take so much? Liu County Lieutenant, should we not take advantage of the Bai family's situation? I find his daughter quite charming; it would be just right to bring her back as a concubine, tsk tsk

In the event of being bumped or scraped, although the host will cover the cost of the medicinal soup, it is still quite unjust to suffer this hardship without reason

The crowd immediately erupted in cheers; although they had not found the person, they had at least made an effort. Even if there were no merits, there was still hard work.

He was completely certain that Li Dahu had also heard it, yet this gentleman, as if he had not heard anything, walked forward with his head held high and chest out, while the whispers and pointing of passersby seemed to be discussing someone else's young man

Is he really my biological father? He couldn't help but doubt.

Damn it! Li Xiaobai, may you not die a good death

Seeing Sakura's anxious and melancholic expression, how could Big Brother Bai not understand his daughter's feelings

Wait, isn't this cursing oneself? Let's do it again, Li Xiaobai, may you die. Huh? ... Something still feels off ...

The Li family is righteous

After taking just a few steps, he turned back again, looking at Big White and his daughter, and said: "Fortune and wealth!"

Is it possible? The entire west side of the city was in an uproar all night, and the young master of the Li family went missing the next day, most likely due to him

As for reputation? Can this thing be used as food or as currency? Which coward dares to say another word, shall I not put him in his place?

Peh! What has happened to the county magistrate?

Suddenly, a man who had been idly eating a dog that had snatched up feces was continuously spitting out mud and sand, bewildered as he got up from the ground

The instigator who sought to provoke County Officer Liu has finally realized fear, hastily slipping away, leaving in a disheveled manner, and similarly did not intend to leave a name to claim the reward

Majestic! Dominant! No explanation!

After finishing speaking, he snorted coldly, turned around, and left, not even bothering to register for the reward money

Little, little third party? Can you change your address, uncle! Little White, little third party, um, and what are the letters for the Wubi input of Li, okay, all done.

Do not mention the other party's wealth; just relying on those sycophants behind them, who are as fierce as wolves and tigers at this very moment, is enough to make these so-called protectors of flowers understand what is meant by nine years of compulsory education

Thank you, Mr. Xie Li

A few young men, laughing and joking about lewd topics, gathered in front of the tofu shop, clearly salivating not only over the tofu but also over the tofu seller

On the way home with Li Dahu, Li Xiaobai noticed the whispers and pointed fingers around him, seemingly related to his inexplicable appearance at the foot of Kunlun Mountain

The remaining steward stood tall, with a deep breath, and proclaimed: "Listen up, everyone will receive a reward of 2 guan, while the Bai family father and daughter will be generously rewarded with 300 guan! Come over here to leave your names, and later you can go to the Li family to collect your rewards. Rest assured, you will not miss a single cent.

If it were someone else, those young men who were lingering at the shop entrance, trying to win the favor of the beautiful lady, would certainly jump out like agitated little roosters to uphold justice in the world. However, upon seeing the formidable Xiyan Dahu, who is known for resolving matters with his fists and is rumored to have once been a leader of the underworld, they immediately cowered.

Wishing Master Li a smooth ascent to success and prosperity

The surrounding Liu County Lieutenant, Constable Ma, the idle Niu, the house servant Afu, the chief steward Fugui, and various onlookers all secretly wiped their eyes with their sleeves, deeply moved by this scene of profound human relationships and the deep bond between father and son

Not wanting to receive a second slap, one must accept this responsibility

The bandit leader Lao Dao has breached the Black Wind Pass and is advancing towards the western town! There are at least a thousand men and horses...

The plump gentleman suddenly felt a pang of sympathy, and with a change in tone, he said: "Xiao San, does it hurt? It's all the old man's fault; why don't you hit him once?"

Grandfather! We have money now

There was indeed a kind-hearted person who offered a piece of advice

Bang

With the imminent arrival of the coveted Kong Fang Jun, everyone is eager to offer flattering words, as sweet talk costs nothing after all

An old soldier, clad in tattered armor that had seen countless years, hoisted a small black triangular flag on his back and bellowed with a hoarse voice.

Hahaha

The official character has two mouths; one feeds on the imperial treasury, while the other feeds on the people's fat and cream. If one could manage to lay hands on those three hundred guan of copper coins, it would surely yield a few more guan in profit.

Hmm! Ying'er, this money is all for your dowry! No matter which young gentleman you fancy, your father will take charge for you

Six months ago, a group of merchants from the barbaric country of the Xiongnu arrived in the town. The nomadic Di people, known for their robust physiques and broad shoulders, all had faces marked by excess flesh. Their voices were loud and boisterous, and their appearances were quite fearsome. For some unknown reason, they suddenly caused a commotion in the town.

However, gazing at the receding figure of Brother Li from the Li family, a young girl's heart became involuntarily entangled once again

Mistress! My son!

Benevolence and righteousness

The craftsmanship of Master Li is beyond compare

A group of idle men avoids it like the plague, keeping their distance

Who would have thought that Liu County Lieutenant, who is in charge of military affairs and crime suppression in Xiyan Town, would directly kick this fellow down with one lift of his foot, angrily saying: "Get lost! The idea of White Boss is not something that such filthy scum can handle. With your small stature, you are not even enough to withstand a slap from Bai Ying'er! If you want to seek death, go do it yourself! Don't drag others into it!"

Li Dahu let out a reckless and unrestrained laugh. The wealthy dog owner of Xiyan Town is indeed not just a name without substance; even the county magistrate must treat him with courtesy. Bullying a small widow is not a difficult task for him.

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Was it him who peeked through the window that night to watch the tofu beauty bathe

Is this really possible

I keep my word, my lord! Everything shall be rewarded!

Li Dahu suddenly stopped, gazing at the beautiful woman who was closing the door, and uttered words that left Li Xiaobai dumbfounded

Knock, knock, knock, a series of urgent hoofbeats echoed on the stone-paved street.

Here, this is the Tofu Beauty. Young man, if you like her, one day I can help you tie her up and strip her bare for you to see as much as you want. However, you must not touch her. The seed of my good son can only be used on the daughters of good families. Back in the day, your father led three hundred brothers to sweep through the eight hundred miles of Guanshi, traversing the rivers and lakes for decades. Who would dare to say a word against it! All the heroes had to say one word: 'submission.' My family, the Li family, is also a family of status. A widow who brings misfortune to her husband, humph!

These cowards decisively fled, fearing that with one step at night, they might leave behind a leg or an arm or something like that

An old soldier rode an old horse from one end of the street to the other, while the sycophants of the Li family quickly cleared the way, allowing both man and horse to pass through without slowing down

Stay away, do not interfere with us

This scoundrel is a thief, and just looking at him is infuriating

"Little San! Where have you run off to? Do you know that your grandfather is almost worried to death? Your mother passed away early, and in our family, there are only the three of you brothers. Your elder brother only knows how to wander and seek immortality, and your second brother is just a bookworm. The Li family can only rely on you to bring glory to our ancestors. If anything were to happen to you, how could I possibly live?"

The idlers who had participated in the search for the young Li were gazing at the Bai father and daughter with envy, jealousy, and drooling, seizing the opportunity to instigate Liu County Lieutenant in the town

Boss Bai seemed to suddenly remember something, his brows furrowing inexplicably. However, upon seeing his daughter in the throes of first love, he could only force a smile and pretend as if nothing was amiss

After all, I am the biological father of this body, and it is necessary to acknowledge the hierarchy of heaven, earth, sovereign, parents, and teachers in this address

A clearly visible palm-shaped red mark immediately appeared on the face, and this was no small matter

A middle-aged fat gentleman, dressed in an exquisite silk robe and wearing a scholar's hat, spotted Li Xiaobai from a distance. Surrounded by a group of obvious sycophantic servants, he shouted loudly and rushed over, gripping him tightly and refusing to let go

It seemed as if I could see the Li family father and son, their shouts abruptly ceasing. A beautiful woman, with a block-printed indigo-dyed cloth wrapped around her head and no makeup on her face, gazed over in a daze. Immediately, her fair face turned cold, and she set down the brass cleaver used for cutting tofu, coming to the shop entrance to pull the door panel, intending to close the shop.

It is truly fortunate; I thought he had been taken away by a beast or a monster

Look! The young master of the Li family has returned

Understood, my lord

Grandfather, I know I was wrong

Before Liu County Lieutenant and the constables could arrive, an event occurred that nearly left everyone speechless.

May Lord Li and Young Master Li live a long and prosperous life

No one expected that Li Xiaobai would be stunned by this sudden slap.

Let the son hit the father, a statement that most people would not dare to utter

The astonished student Xiaobai could hardly believe his ears, surely he must have been approaching it the wrong way

When compared to one's own life, the value of two coins is evidently less significant

Upon hearing the words of the two men, the pretty face of the tofu seller flushed as if she had applied rouge, and she immediately shut the shop door tightly, leaving not even a crack for the father and son.

Tofu for sale! Tofu for sale! Fresh and tender tofu! Newly delivered this morning, perfect for cold dishes, soups, fragrant and delicious...