Chapter 3, A Dream of Five Hundred Years (Part Two)

"What a load of nonsense!" the fat woman exclaimed angrily. "With this miserable rain, everything is damp, and my belongings are growing mold! What are you going to do about it, you poor wretch? Buy me new ones!" As she spoke, her ire shifted to the man, pointing her finger at him and berating him for being broke and useless, claiming that being with him was the worst luck imaginable, and that if he didn't resort to thievery, it was only because his ancestors were lucky.

Yet, a series of melodious and delightful laughter, like the sound of silver bells, caught my attention, invigorating my spirit. As I opened my left eye, I saw a young woman with fair skin and a smiling expression, holding a food box in one hand while covering her mouth with the other in a playful laugh, standing charmingly at the door.

"Let that little girl die." The fat woman cast a contemptuous glance at Shen Mo and angrily said, "Our family can't even find a place to stand; where else could we put it?"

I beg your pardon. Silence strained to rise, but he truly lacked the strength, so he could only smile wryly and say, "I really cannot get up, I sincerely apologize for the rudeness."

The man quickened his pace and soon vanished without a trace, as if staying in this room for even a moment would pose a threat to his life

Through the slightly ajar window, Shen Mo gazed at the azure sky adorned with pure white clouds, their color so untainted. This boy, accustomed to the gray and overcast skies, was momentarily entranced, taking a long time to regain his senses. He perked up his ears to listen to the sounds outside the window; he heard the gentle lapping of boats on the water, the soft banter of Wu Nong dialect, and the joyful laughter of children at play. This boy, accustomed to the gray and overcast skies, was momentarily entranced, taking a long time to regain his senses. He perked up his ears to listen to the sounds outside the window; he heard the gentle lapping of boats on the water, the soft banter of Wu Nong dialect, and the joyful laughter of children at play

"That is the young lady of my family," the proud little maid said, lifting her head. "I am the personal maid of the young lady, of a very high status."

After quietly letting out a fart, Shen Mo felt a wave of drowsiness and closed his eyes, falling into a deep sleep

Well then. Silence still smiled and said: "May I ask your esteemed surname and given name?"

Yes. Silence nodded and said: "Who are you?"

What is this? Tuberculosis? The plump woman's face instantly turned pale, as if she had sat on a nail, and she jumped three feet high. With a scream, she scrambled out the door. In her haste, she tripped over the threshold and fell out, colliding directly into the arms of a man who was carrying a bundle. The two of them tumbled down like a ball.

Seeing his attitude change dramatically, Hua Ping curiously asked, "Why do you change your expression so quickly?"

She shot him a fierce glance, then stepped into the room, placed the food box on the table, and said angrily, "Hey..."

Well then, Silence also smiled and said: "I won't ask anymore"

Silently, Shen Mo listened beside the bookshelf, thinking to himself: "If someone were truly having an affair with you, that would be like smoke rising from your ancestral grave."

Seeing him cough incessantly, the woman cautiously asked, "What illness do you have?"

I am ... ... "The little girl with distinctly black and white eyes rolled them around and giggled, saying: 'I won't tell you.'

"I am not ill," Laozi said. Shen Mo rolled his eyes in silence and remarked, "Why does no one wait for me to finish speaking?" Dealing with these foolish men and women is truly not challenging at all

You!'' You sized up the boy of similar age, finding him quite handsome. The little girl decided not to be angry with him and said with a glare: ``You must be Master Shen's son, right?''

After hastily finishing breakfast, Shen He first tidied up the household items, then brought a clay basin to the bedside, instructing, "If you need to relieve yourself, use this. I will step out for a while." He then hurriedly closed the door and went downstairs, leaving in a manner akin to fleeing.

Indeed, when the girl noticed that he was openly scrutinizing her, she widened her almond-shaped eyes and was about to retort with a sarcastic remark. However, she saw that Shen Mo had suddenly returned to normal. A string of words was stuck in her throat; she couldn't say anything, yet she couldn't remain silent either, which made her little face turn red. It took her quite a while to regain her composure.

The little girl felt disheartened and pouted, saying: "hetushu.com. If you ask me again, I will tell you."

He suddenly began to cough violently in silence, his face alternating between pale and flushed. Coupled with the beads of sweat covering his forehead, he clearly appeared to be gravely ill

As soon as he left, the small attic fell silent, while the noise from outside gradually seeped in

The woman had already seen Shen He leave, and she walked in with great swagger, plopping herself down on the long bench without even glancing at Shen Mo. She pointed at the man and said, "Put it in the corner, and bring those baskets up as well"

After lying down for a while, he still could not fall asleep. He strained to prop up his arms, wanting to sit up and look outside, but his body felt as if it were filled with lead, and he fell back onto the hard bed, gasping in pain.

Silently gasping, he said: "Old..." and then continued to cough.

Under the silent and subtle guidance, the atmosphere in the attic became harmonious. The painted screen opened the food box, revealing a ceramic jar. As the lid was lifted, an enticing aroma wafted out along with a cloud of steam, causing someone's growling stomach to rumble with hunger

"Silver Flower Vase? That is a good name." Shen Mo silently chuckled. Then, upon further reflection, he suddenly understood and said, "May I ask this young lady from www.hetushu.com, what is your relationship with Miss Yin?"

At that moment, the door was violently pushed open, and the stout woman appeared before Shen Mo once again, accompanied by a thin man who was carrying a large box and following closely behind her.

Remember, her surname is Yin, and her name is Huaping

The overweight woman spat at his back with disdain, feeling unsatisfied, and prepared to seek out more misfortune to toy with in silence

The man, scolded by his wife to the point of embarrassment, quickly set the box down on the ground and threw out a remark: "I will go down to get it again." He then fled in a hurry

A few grandiloquent remarks instantly delighted the naive young girl, dispelling her earlier displeasure as she entered. She even felt that he was truly a conscientious and polite young man.

Silence called to him from behind: "Actually, ahem, what I want to say is that old..."

However, it only shone for a moment, and her eyes returned to normal. Comrade Shen Mo, who has seen countless people, knows that this little girl is the most difficult to deal with, so it is better not to provoke her

This girl has a petite figure, appearing to be no more than thirteen or fourteen years old. She has her hair styled in two buns on her head and is wearing a light green long dress, topped with a colorful, front-opening water-patterned vest. Although she may not be exceptionally beautiful, her youthful charm makes her stand out, catching the eye of Shen Mo.

"I can't take it anymore..." The man's voice, filled with grievance, came from downstairs

"I am not called 'Hey.'" Shen Mo deliberately teased her in silence

After a while, the short-sleeved man, bruised and battered, came back up. He did not dare to look at Shen Mo, quickly picked up his suitcase, and hurriedly left.

In a daze, he slept for quite a while, only to be awakened by the noise of footsteps upstairs. He did not open his eyes and, feeling frustrated, coughed and said: "I must really have tuberculosis; are you reassured now?"

Seeing Shen Mo, who was drenched in sweat, the man felt a pang of sympathy and said: "This young man is unwell; we should not disturb him."

"Can it be placed on the ground floor?" the man asked cautiously

Silence was broken by a series of thunderous noises, followed immediately by the woman's pig-like wail: "You won't catch me..."

He is particularly stubborn; the more he fails, the more he tries repeatedly. Before long, he is exhausted and lying flat on the bed, panting heavily.

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Shen Mo solemnly said: "My father has already stated that without the assistance of Miss Yin, my life would have been at the mercy of the King of Hell." As he spoke, he cupped his hands in salute and continued: "I cannot express my gratitude for the life-saving grace. Since Miss Hua Ping is here on behalf of Miss Yin, I naturally must show my respect."