Age: My Small World

"This is the taste."

At the dinner table, Uncle Hu only took one bite before showing an expression of enjoyment.

He hadn't tasted this flavor in a long time and missed it terribly.

Gu Nanke looked at Yang Jun with deep affection before smiling and saying, "If Eighth Master likes it, he can stay here for a few days. Xiaoshan will always come back to cook delicious food for you."

Upon hearing this, Uncle Hu grinned and said, "No need for that. This old man prefers peace and quiet. I can't live like you young people. It's more comfortable to live alone."

Knowing that Master Hu was eccentric and preferred peace and quiet, Gu Nanke refrained from saying anything more.

"Master, are Zhou Qiang and the others alright lately?"

Yang Jun then started talking about Zhou Qiang and his son Zhou Yan.

With Master Hu looking after the Mi brothers, nothing bad will happen to them. But Zhou Qiang is always alone. Even though Master Hu will check on him occasionally, there might still be some trouble. In fact, it's not impossible that the father and son could abscond with the money.

Hu Baye shook his head and said, "It's nothing serious. He asked when you could go since you haven't been there recently. He has stored up quite a few things."

"It seems that the two of them are quite honest."

Eighth Master Hu raised an eyebrow: "Are you intentionally grooming them?"

Yang Jun nodded: "Yes, I plan to have them do something for me, and they need to be loyal."

Hu Baye frowned: "Then you might as well hand it over to the Mi brothers; their loyalty can be guaranteed."

That's true. Even though Mi Shan has some clever ideas, he can still be guaranteed loyalty, not to mention Mi Liang.

Yang Jun shook his head and said, "Although they are loyal, they are not suitable. Moreover, my mission requires me to stay away from home for a long time, and I may never be able to come back. The Mi brothers are not suitable."

Hearing him say that, Uncle Hu also shook his head: "Then it seems that it is indeed not suitable. This is obviously a big deal, and these two lads can't handle it."

He then analyzed, "If you really want to use Zhou Qiang and his son, I suggest you don't let them travel together."

His meaning was self-evident: if the two of them were together, Yang Jun would have no way to find them if something happened.

Yang Jun laughed and said, "It would be better to separate them. I trust those I employ and I don't employ those I don't trust. Since I'm going to let them do things, I naturally have to trust them completely."

Moreover, even if the two were to betray him in the end, he would still have ways to find them.

"Alright, you have your own methods for doing things, so this old man won't use fancy tricks."

Master Hu was well aware of his shortcomings. He had a high talent for boxing, but his other skills were just average.

No, they also have some talent in medicine.

"It seems that Zhou Qiang and Zhou Yan are usable, so the plan should begin, otherwise it will be difficult to send them over in a few years."

With that in mind, Yang Jun decided to talk to the two of them tomorrow.

Letting them run a small shop indefinitely would be a waste of their talents, and it would also overlap with the functions of the Mi brothers.

"If possible, it would be best to go there in person and guide them. Otherwise, how can they make a name for themselves if they just stay here all the time?"

He knew that Zhou Qiang and his son were good at adapting, but everything required time to learn, especially the things he was about to do. He wouldn't feel at ease without personally guiding them.

The rest of the trip was rather rushed.

Gu Nanke's due date is next month. After that, we'll probably go to the grasslands, and then it'll be time to deal with Zhou Qiang and his son.

"I reckon it'll have to wait until winter, but that'll be just right."

Having made the decision, Yang Jun felt a bit more relaxed; the worst thing is not being able to see the road ahead clearly.

After finishing the meal, Uncle Hu naturally went home first; he wasn't going to stay as a third wheel forever.

The two who remained began to pour out their hearts to each other. Luckily, the little one had fallen asleep as soon as she got home from school, otherwise they wouldn't have had this opportunity.

"The baby is due next month, have you decided on a name for our son yet?"

Gu Nanke asked with some anticipation.

She's been sewing new clothes at home lately, preparing for her child's early arrival, and all of them are for boys, so her intentions are quite clear.

Yang Jun chuckled upon hearing this: "How do you know it's a son?"

"Aunt Liu said that because I love sour food, I'm sure I'll be able to have a son."

Gu Nanke wore a cheerful expression.

However, Yang Jun had already realized that she was carrying a girl, so Gu Nanke's plans were likely to fall through.

However, he did not interrupt her thoughts, but casually said, "If it is really a boy, then let's name him Yang He; if it is a girl, then let's name her Yang Ke."

"Yang He? Which 'He'? What's the story behind that?"

"The 'He' in 'Heheming' (赫赫名名) is just a way of hoping that our child will achieve something in the future. But it would be best if he could live a peaceful and safe life. How about we name him Yang Ping'an (杨平安)?"

"Let's call him Yang He then, it's a good name."

Gu Nanke had already muttered Yang He's name several times in the blink of an eye, and a smile appeared on her face every time she said it, as if she had never thought about having a girl.

Seeing this, Yang Jun simply sighed and let her be.

After seeing Gu Nanke, Yang Jun easily resolved her breech presentation issue with the spiritual water, so the next day after class, he went straight to Zhou Qiang's house.

Zhou Qiang has been living a comfortable life lately. Even though he doesn't have the same freedom as before, he no longer has to worry about being arrested. Besides, his son is by his side. Watching him grow up and learn all his skills makes Zhou Qiang feel very gratified.

Unfortunately, his son had great talent, but he had no opportunity to use it, which left him feeling somewhat helpless.

Just as he finished checking and putting away his belongings for the day, there was a knock on the door.

"Did this kid forget his keys when he went out?"

When he got to the living room, he saw that his son had also come out.

Zhou Qiang frowned immediately. If it wasn't his son, then who was it?
He only went to the door after hearing the knock again.

The rhythm of knocking—three short knocks followed by two long ones—indicates it's someone from your own side.

As soon as he opened the door, Zhou Qiang saw Yang Jun, whom he hadn't seen for many days.

"Ah, it's the boss."

"Brother Jun." Zhou Yan smiled, his admiration for Yang Jun was more than anything else.

"Hehe, Brother Zhou, Xiao Yan."

"Master, please go inside first."

The two invited Yang Jun inside and then went straight to the living room to sit down.

After Zhou Yan poured water for Yang Jun, Zhou Qiang then said, "Master, the things have been prepared for you long ago and are in the room. Would you like me to bring them over now?"

"No rush, there's something else I'd like to discuss with you today."

"Just tell me what you need, boss," Zhou Qiang said, shaking his head.

Zhou Yan nodded in agreement: "Yes, Brother Jun, I'll definitely take care of anything you need." (End of Chapter)