Chapter 17: Very Similar to Da Ya

 Chapter 17: Very Similar to Er Ya

You should know that in recent years, Lu Er Bai has been looking for the missing Er Ya and had a broken leg. Even those who could lend him money have already done so, and now even his own brothers won't lend him anything.

The old lady had some worries lifted from her mind and her steps became lighter. She left the house not long after.

San Ya also went out, and Da Hu has yet to return. She needed to go out and look for him.

Shu Yu smiled, looked away, and saw that Ruan Shi was still looking at her with the same intense gaze as before.

Lu Er Bai also sensed it and couldn't help but reach out and pull Ruan Shi's arm, whispering, "wife, why don't you go make some food?"

But Ruan Shi took a deep breath and ignored Lu Er Bai, only asking Shu Yu, "Miss Shu, are there any family members at your home? Who are your parents? You're so young and came to Shangshi Village alone, is there no one with you?"

Lu Er Bai couldn't help but widen his eyes and his voice became heavier. "why are you asking about this? This is all Miss Shu's personal business. How can you ask so casually?"

However, Ruan Shi still paid no attention to him and continued to ask Shu Yu, "Miss Shu, may I ask if there are two moles on your left arm?" 

Lu Er Bai took a cold breath and scolded her, "please stop asking."

But Ruan Shi suddenly covered her face and burst into tears, leaving Lu Er Bai feeling somewhat unsure of what to do.

He looked at Shu Yu in embarrassment and said, "Sorry, Miss Shu. As you know, I have a daughter who went missing years ago, and I've been looking for her all this time. It's also been a source of pain for my wife. You and Er Ya are about the same age, so she might have thought of her when she saw you and got a little emotional. I apologize."

He stood up with his cane and reached out to pull Ruan Shi's arm. "Miss Shu, please wait here for a while. We'll go to the kitchen and see what dishes we can make."

Shu Yu silently nodded and watched the couple support each other as they stumbled out of the hall.

Until their figures disappeared, Shu Yu finally breathed a sigh of relief.

If it wasn't for Lu Er bai's interruption, she really didn't know how to answer just now.

Shu Yu rolled up the sleeve on her left side and indeed, there were two small black moles on her wrist.

She still hasn't decided whether or not to acknowledge the Lu family. Although she knows that the Lu family didn't intentionally abandon her and has been looking for her all these years, even to the point of impoverishing themselves.

But she has to consider the powerful plot in the book. Although she has no relationship with the Shu family now, who knows if the ending in the book will pull her back when they are exiled.

She can handle it herself, but what if it also affects the Lu family?

The Lu family didn't appear in the book, so no one knows what the ending will be like.

As Shu Yu was thinking, she suddenly heard Ruan Shi's cries.

She was startled. The kitchen was on her left, and she could faintly hear their conversation.

Lu Er bai seemed to be comforting Ruan Shi, but Ruan Shi, who was usually timid and soft-spoken, became excited. "I'm not crazy. Brother Bai, you don't know. Just now, when Miss Shu turned around while holding San Ya's hand and was talking and laughing with her, I seemed to see Da Ya talking to San Ya."

"Brother Bai, haven't you noticed that Miss Shu looks a bit like Da Ya? Although Da Ya is thinner and darker, and seems a bit older. But if you think about it carefully, isn't Miss Shu's nose and eyes very similar to Da Ya's?" 

(End of this chapter)

Note:

In Chinese culture, it is common to use "Da," "Er," and "San" as informal ways to refer to someone based on their birth order or age within a group. These terms are often used among friends, siblings, or acquaintances to address or refer to each other.

"Da" (大) is used to refer to the eldest or the person with higher seniority.

"Er" (二) is used to refer to the second oldest or the person with the next level of seniority.

"San" (三) is used to refer to the third oldest or the person with the third level of seniority.