I Can Catch a Whole Bunch in One Grab

Zhao Qingxi looked at Eunuch Hai and said:

"There is no one more reliable than Zhou Wanwan in the world. Most of the people taken in by Black Wind Mountain Stronghold Village are the old, weak, sick and disabled."

Some were kicked out of their homes, some were refugees; without Zhou Wanwan, we wouldn't be where we are today.

All the disaster victims were also arranged by Zhou Wanwan to stay in the manor.

Do you think there are really no refugees in Dongshan Prefecture? Actually, all the refugees in Dongshan Prefecture have been resettled.

Eunuch Hai nodded and said, "I see, I understand. Let's set off now!"

Old Scholar Tree led Zhou Wanwan on a journey that night to the capital, enjoying sightseeing along the way.

They hadn't walked far when they reached the beach. Zhou Fusheng frowned and asked, "How do we get to the beach?"

The Old Scholar Tree and the Old Ancestor walked into the sea. Zhou Fusheng kept calling out, "Wanwan, quickly tell your friends! This is the Dahai!"

Zhou Wanwan smiled faintly and said, "Dad, don't be afraid. Uncle Scholar Tree and the others are very powerful. They're made of wood, so naturally they can swim in the sea."

The Old Scholar Tree turned its body sideways, placed the treehouse on itself and its Old Ancestor, and then swam in the sea.

The speed was extremely fast, as if they had a motor installed on their bodies.

Standing on the Old Scholar Tree, Zhou Wanwan said, "What's the difference between this and a boat? It's so cool! It's much faster than a regular boat."

As the Old Ancestor rowed, he said, "Of course, Uncle Scholar Tree and I are incredibly fast. We can even go a little faster. Do you want to give it a try?"

Before Zhou Wanwan could speak, the Old Scholar Tree and the Old Ancestor darted out like arrows.

Zhou Fusheng sat shivering in the treehouse. "That's pretty fast, huh! But it's too fast, I'm a little scared."

Liu Su'e couldn't help but grab onto something inside the treehouse and say, "It's really too fast. Is this still a tree?"

Gu Sinian walked out from inside and looked at Zhou Wanwan outside, saying, "You seem to be having a lot of free time. What are you doing out there?"

Zhou Wanwan smiled and said, "The view of the Dahai is so beautiful! I'm planning to go fishing tonight; it's rare to have such a relaxing time."

Gu Sinian looked at her and said, "If you run away, won't those old guys in the mountain stronghold be worried to death?"

Zhou Wanwan laughed heartily, "They probably know by now that I'm going to the capital, and Master Zhu also knows I'm going there, so he should be preparing to go too."

Gu Sinian looked at Zhou Wanwan and asked, "What happens after we go to the capital?"

Zhou Wanwan thought for a moment and said, "Let's find a place to settle down first, but I need to think about where we should stay."

Gu Sinian looked at her and said, "I brought all the money I've saved. Do you think this is enough?"

Gu Sinian opened the bundle, inside were more than 20 silver Yuanbao and one gold Yuanbao.

Besides studying culinary skills, Gu Sinian also studied how to write books.

Doesn't Zhou Wanwan own a bookstore?

Gu Sinian studied those storybooks and then learned to write them every day. Now, many storybooks on the market are written by him.

That's why I've made so much money.

Zhou Wanwan looked at Gu Sinian and said, "Brother Sinian, I can't accept this money from you. You should save it; you'll have to get married someday."

Gu Sinian stared blankly at Zhou Wanwan and said:

"Wanwan, this is a small token of my appreciation. I've been staying at your house and have been a bother to you."

"I'll definitely be staying at your place again this time I 'Upper Capital City. Keep this money; consider it rent."

Zhou Wanwan said speechlessly, "Why are you suddenly bringing up rent?"

Gu Sinian patted Zhou Wanwan's head and said, "Don't feel pressured at such a young age. This money is enough to buy a house in Beijing."

Zhou Wanwan looked up at Gu Sinian and said, "Do you think I don't have any money on me?"

Gu Sinian nodded earnestly. "I know our family gave all our money to the disaster victims, so..."

Zhou Wanwan sighed and said, "Oh dear! It's true, all our family's money went to the disaster victims, but it's not like I don't have other money. I have my own private stash."

Gu Sinian hadn't thought of that. Zhou Wanwan returned the bag of silver to Gu Sinian, saying:

"Here you go! I was just thinking about which room we should stay in."

The problem is that we own too many properties in Beijing, and I'm not sure which one would be better to live in.

Forget it, forget it, how about we stay in the biggest room? But that house has six courtyards, wouldn't that be too big?

Let's not worry about that now, we'll talk about it when we get to the capital!

Gu Sinian gave a wry smile, "Alright! I thought you were worried about not having enough money!"

"No, no, it's not that bad. Our family is quite wealthy, don't worry. When you get married, I'll prepare a dowry for you."

Gu Sinian glared at her and said, "This is none of your business. I'll take care of my own betrothal gifts."

After saying that, he went straight back to the treehouse.

Zhou Wanwan felt confused and muttered, "Why do I feel like he's angry? He's not happy that I found him a wife? That's strange."

The Old Scholar Tree said slowly, "One of them became enlightened too early, and the other just won't. Oh dear! It's difficult!"

The Old Ancestor said softly, "Do you think they're a good match?"

The Old Scholar Tree said speechlessly, "How would I know if it will work? It depends on fate."

Zhou Wanwan stared at the sea and said, "Uncle Scholar Tree, Old Ancestor, how about I start fishing now? Fish that you catch yourself are much more interesting."

The Old Scholar Tree said helplessly, "If you want to eat fish, I can catch a whole handful with one swipe. Just wait a minute!"

The roots of the Old Scholar Tree turned directly into a net, and we scooped up a handful of fish from the seabed.

Zhou Wanwan saw many lively sea fish in the net.

There were ribbonfish, cod, grouper, saury, as well as sardines, sea bass, Ankang, flounder, tuna, silver cod, croaker, and mackerel, all crammed together in a large and small mass, their tails slapping against the fishing nets with a rustling sound.

Zhou Wanwan squatted on the shore and watched for a while, then smiled and picked out a few groupers, sea bass, and cod of moderate size. She straightened up and said:

"Keep these for today, and put the rest back into the sea."

We catch too many and can't eat them all; it's a waste of good food.

Seeing Wanshuang, Wan Shuang immediately set about preparing dinner.

She used to be just an ordinary kitchen maid, but later she learned cooking skills from the imperial chefs who came from the palace. Her cooking skills became more and more exquisite, and even several imperial chefs often praised her.

Now, she excels at everything, whether it's cooking or managing the kitchen.

She deftly gathered the ingredients, added firewood, and controlled the fire, preparing one dish after another with remarkable skill.

Zheng Xing'an said calmly:

"This time, besides me, there are four other girls who are recognized as the Daya in the Upper Capital."

Tingfeng and Xunying are both highly skilled in martial arts and are responsible for close protection, patrol, and guard duty. Their skills are exceptional.

Yingyue is quick-witted and her embroidery skills are unparalleled.

Finally, this woman named Wanshuang was an expert in cooking, and she managed all the affairs of the kitchen.

She continued, "Not only are the four of them each skilled in their own way, but they have also mastered court etiquette perfectly, and their words and actions are flawless."

Zhou Wanwan's gaze swept over the four of them, filled with emotion. "They are indeed outstanding. If we're really talking about manners and etiquette, I'm actually the worst one among us."