Chapter 213: Chapter 213

Cai Meina looked at her daughter walking steadily beside her, feeling quite surprised.

She initially thought Ni Zi would soon request to be carried by an adult, but unexpectedly, as they were approaching their destination, her daughter, besides taking a few sips of water, showed no signs of being unable to walk.

When occasionally feeling tired, she would stop to rest briefly and was even unwilling to sit. She’s a strong child; even her son might not have done better than Ni Zi.

Gong Ruini was actually quite tired, but after pushing past the limit, she didn’t feel too tired and even got a little excited, as she hadn’t pushed herself for a long time.

It reminded her of the times she used to continuously go hiking with her traveler friends in her past life.

Cai Meina looked at her daughter’s smiling face, feeling puzzled, wondering why her daughter was so excited, "Ni Zi, you look very happy."

How could she not be happy? The feeling of outdoor activities came back, and she would meet some amazing people, adding more excitement to her relatively monotonous life, how blissful it would be.

"Ni Zi is happy thinking about meeting Uncle." Gong Ruini said what Cai Meina would be happy to hear.

Yes, although Cai Ming doesn’t visit the children often, every time he does, he brings some handmade little trinkets, making the kids immensely happy.

Thus, the mother and daughter hurried all the way to the Bright Brigade’s youth spot where Cai Ming was.

"Hello Uncle." Gong Ruini had only been there once, but her good memory reminded her of the place.

Gong Ruini knew her shout wouldn’t prompt Cai Ming to rush out and welcome her, but at least wouldn’t get drenched by the sudden splash of water.

Luckily, Gong Ruini was not fast in her steps and noticed water coming her way, so she quickly moved aside, fortunately being a little distance from the splash area.

Otherwise, haha, she would have ended up looking like a drenched chicken.

Cai Meina watching from behind was taken aback, "What happened?"

"Was that on purpose?" Even though Cai Meina was behind, her angle allowed her to see that the water was definitely intentionally thrown.

Of course, it wasn’t aimed at Ni Zi; it was just unintentional, and Ni Zi nearly got caught.

Zhan Hua was startled by the sudden appearance of Gong Ruini, but upon seeing it wasn’t a local or a local official’s family, she didn’t pay attention.

"Oh, slippery hands, and what is this kid doing here." Zhan Hua scrutinized with a sizing-up look.

The calculating gaze made Gong Ruini very uncomfortable, "I’m looking for someone."

Why, is this a heavily guarded military area or something, "Uncle, Ni Zi’s here to see you."

"Uncle, I’m here." Gong Ruini ran towards Cai Ming’s house with her little legs.

Although uncertain about what happened earlier in the yard, there was definitely conflict, otherwise, who would splash water, especially since it wasn’t summer but winter, and being doused with cold water, well, that feeling, hehe.

Seeing this, Zhan Hua realized it must be a young male relative of Cai Ming, sneering, another one also undergoing re-education, nothing to pay attention to.

Zhan Hua, though looking down on Gong Ruini and her mother, glanced at Cai Meina, surprised to find she came empty-handed.

They had met only once before, asking for a little care for Cai Ming and never meeting again.

However, they hadn’t seen each other later, though they frequently shared meals. At first, everyone felt a bit embarrassed, considering everyone faced difficulties, but after many meals, there was no sense of embarrassment.

Everyone felt they had taken care of Cai Ming, so a little food and drink were nothing, but coming in person without bringing anything, was a bit too much.

Zhan Hua gave a few snorts of disdain without calling anyone, giving Cai Meina a sidelong look as she went to find Cai Ming.

Cai Meina knew those roommates of Cai Ming were nothing, but didn’t expect them to turn out , truly wondering how those people learned about etiquette and morals before, not even understanding the basics a child should know, truly living in vain for so many years, aged like living as dogs.

Cai Meina certainly understood the so-called displeasure was about not bringing items, humph, not only this time, but in the future, they won’t get anything even if a feast goes to waste before giving them any.

Cai Ming paid no mind to the courtyard dramas, needing at least a commotion daily, otherwise the day wouldn’t pass, just depending on the scale of issues.

Initially, Cai Ming would advise them, but after a few losses, he completely lost interest in advising. Anyway, those people would cause a fuss daily, let them be, as long as it didn’t affect him.

"Uncle." Gong Ruini kept calling out but no one opened the door, feeling very puzzled, perhaps her uncle wasn’t home, what would she do then.

However, where would a homebody like Cai Ming go, it was really strange.

Hey, why does it sound like Gong Ruini’s voice, Cai Ming found it very peculiar, her brother-in-law seemed busy with many wooden work at school, how could he let Ni Zi come over.

Just when Cai Ming was considering if he was having auditory hallucinations from not seeing Gong Ruini for a long time, he heard knocking on the door.

Now it confirmed he wasn’t hallucinating at all, quickly running to open the door, seeing Gong Ruini’s discontented expression, "Uncle, why didn’t you open the door."

Walking all the way was really exhausting, Gong Ruini actually kept building psychological notions to keep telling herself that she could rest at her uncle’s place.

"Uncle couldn’t hear, you’re here alone?" Cai Ming noticed his niece’s weary look and her small knocks on her legs, couldn’t help being stunned, didn’t she come by bus?

"I came with mom." Gong Ruini squeezed through the gap between Cai Ming and the door without wanting to be a polite child, as she just wanted to find a place to rest.

Came with her sister, without her brother-in-law? Then they didn’t come by bus? This rather frightened Cai Ming, as this journey was quite a test even for adults, how did Ni Zi manage to walk all this way.

It seemed Ni Zi really endured a lot, "I’ll boil some hot water." Ever since the time when things got extremely unhappy, Cai Ming set up his little stove, eating and drinking in his own room, basically not wanting to mingle with them.

"Okay, I want to soak my feet." Despite using Cai Ming’s foot basin, Gong Ruini couldn’t bother, being utterly tired.

"Alright, alright." Cai Ming greeted the entering Cai Meina and started boiling water.

Cai Meina saw her daughter just lying on Cai Ming’s kang and knew this girl was exhausted, "Why act tough, realize your limits now?"

Gong Ruini yawned, "I got it."

Gong Ruini deeply realized that regardless of how long she trains or how persistent she is, it doesn’t hide the fact she is just a child, and certain things are just not suitable for someone of her age.

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Looking at Gong Ruini’s closed eyes lying on the kang, Cai Meina, who wanted to give a good lecture, could only sigh, adjusting Gong Ruini to let her sleep more comfortably and covering her with the quilt.