Literary Master 1918: Starting with New Youth

As the sun began to set, the family dinner ended amidst laughter and joy.

The group of people who took their seats chatted happily, discussing everything from old and new literature to current social issues. They had many topics to cover, and the conversation never got dull.

To avoid embarrassment, Wu Zhu deliberately didn't drink too much, and he was still quite clear-headed. He was poised, eloquent, and spoke with reason, like a gentle and refined young master, which pleased the old lady greatly.

Ma Yu, who wanted to see him all day long, was even more satisfied...

She remained quiet throughout the meal, only shoveling rice into her bowl and barely picking up any food. Occasionally, when Ma Yuzhao called on her and asked her a question, she would only hum a few words like a mosquito, afraid of giving something away and displeasing Wu Zhu.

Wu Zhu seemed to know that she was embarrassed, so every time the topic was brought up to her, she would take the initiative to change the subject, without any intention of teasing the child.

that's nice!

Thinking of this, Ma Yu secretly looked up at Wu Zhu, then quickly looked away, pretending to be a good girl.

Wu Zhu was actually quite helpless; he hadn't expected his pen pal to be such a talkative person.

Where's your boldness? Why are you just cowering around, eating like a baby...?

He maintained his smile, drank the tea in one gulp, and rose to take his leave.

"Thank you for your hospitality, Grandma, Uncle, Aunt, and Junior Sister. Today's meal was very delicious. I've been chatting for so long, it's time for me to take my leave."

"Why are you in such a hurry to leave? Sit a little longer."

Ma Yuzhao stood up and tried to persuade him to stay.

Chen Dexin and the old lady did the same; the whole family seemed to take it very seriously. They even gave Ma Yu a disdainful look, implying that she should say something.

Ma Yu stood up and hid behind her grandmother, looking extremely obedient with her head down, just like someone who had been verbally abused in real life.

She really wanted to persuade him to stay, but she was afraid that if she said it, her parents would laugh at her.

After all, the whole mess we made before is still embarrassing to think about...

"I won't disturb the elders' afternoon rest. There's plenty of time in the future. Since my uncle has asked me to come over often, I'll come and sit for a while whenever I have time."

Wu Zhu smiled as he pulled at the Ma family.

After all, there are strict rules for seeing guests off. If you don't exchange a few words with the host, it will seem rude. So, I wasn't annoyed by it.

Seeing that he was determined to leave, Ma Yuzhao did not try to persuade him to stay.

"In that case, I'll see you off."

After saying that, he pulled Ma Yu along to see the guest off.

Wu Zhu quickly waved his hand in refusal, went into the courtyard, and opened the courtyard gate:

"Uncle-Master, there's no need for that! I know the way, I can walk by myself, why would I let you take me?"

The Ma family had no choice but to give up, standing at the gate of the courtyard watching Wu Zhu leave, while also giving Ma Yu a good scolding.

Wu Zhu didn't rush home. He took a few steps in the alley, turned around to make sure the Ma family's gate was closed, then found a corner and stood quietly, his eyes fixed on the tightly closed wooden door.

A few minutes later, the wooden door was opened.

Ma Yu's figure peeked out, timidly searching for something.

When their eyes met, they seemed to breathe a sigh of relief and quickly jumped down three steps, walking towards Wu Zhu in unison.

Seeing this, Wu Zhu's smile deepened. He stepped out of the shadows to greet the bewildered girl.

"Are you looking for me?"

"I... I was just seeing you off, sir..."

Ma Yu's voice was barely audible, and her face flushed red in an instant.

Wu Zhu finally understood why they say "a young girl's blush is more powerful than any sweet words"—because it's truly irresistible...

He felt a mischievous urge, but his tone remained gentle:

"Your martial uncle asked you to deliver it earlier, but you refused. Why are you chasing after me now?"

"Could it be that you have something important to discuss with your most trusted pen pal, the one who understands you best?"

Triumphant.

Ma Yu felt like she was on fire, her ears were burning, and she pleaded in a muffled voice:

"Sir, please don't make fun of me..."

From Wu Zhu's perspective, Huai Jin had turned pink and was still speaking in such a delicate voice, which was too much for her to handle, so she decided to stop while she was ahead.

He turned around and gestured for Ma Yu to follow:

"I'm not making fun of you, I just think that life's encounters are truly amazing."

"I was worried because I hadn't received a reply to the letter I sent you some time ago, and I was thinking of coming to check on it at the address I found."

"As a result, I was invited by Uncle Ma. When I heard the address, I thought of you. I never thought we would meet like this."

He pointed to the brand-new school uniform, still bearing the marks of the indentation:

"I didn't even change into a new outfit when I went to my advisor's house yesterday. Knowing I was meeting you today, I got up early this morning and went to buy one. Does it look good?"

"Sir, you're handsome and talented; you look good in anything..."

"Haha, thank you for the compliment. You are the most beautiful girl I have ever seen."

Wu Zhu was quite pleased and was very pleased with the praise.

Ma Yu's mind was filled with "Oh my god!" After all, she had never seen someone be so direct before. Now she was so flattered that she forgot what she wanted to say.

"Didn't you want to see me? Now that you've seen me, how do you feel?"

"Hmm, I thought you'd be very serious... the kind who never smiles. You said you were just ordinary, you were clearly lying to me..."

When Ma Yu recalled that reply, she always felt that her husband was deliberately teasing her.

Kuretake raised an eyebrow:

"Disappointed? How about we send someone else?"

"No, no, no, I'm not disappointed at all. On the contrary, I'm pleasantly surprised. Your writing is so good, yet you are such a..."

"What?"

"...It's nothing!"

Ma Yu was too embarrassed to continue, but her eyes were sparkling. She now had the courage to meet Wu Zhu's gaze, even if she couldn't hold it for more than a few seconds.

Wu Zhu knew exactly what the little girl was thinking; after all, his Wu was the Wu of Daniel Wu...

The two strolled through the alley in silence. Occasionally, passersby would pass by, assuming they were a young couple having a tiff, and would cast curious glances at them.

The autumn wind whistled by, and fallen leaves swirled around the two of them, ruffling their hair.

"I heard you were going out to meet a pen pal before I arrived. Could it not be me?"

"It belongs to the gentleman."

"You must have something to say to me, so why are you suddenly so quiet, when you were so bold in your letter?"

Wu Zhu turned his head to look at the girl's slightly messy head.

This time, Ma Yu seemed to have made up her mind. She stopped, looked up, met Wu Zhu's gaze intently, and took out a letter from her pocket, handing it to Wu Zhu with both hands:

"Sir, the reply I wrote earlier was delayed because I intended to deliver it to you in person. Now that my wish has been fulfilled, I will give it to you directly."

Wu Zhu took the letter.

Their fingertips touched accidentally, but instead of pulling back as if they had been electrocuted, they naturally withdrew their hands, as if nothing had happened.

It's completely innocent!

Wu Zhu could see that Huai Jin's eyes were darting around, clearly trying hard not to give himself away.

He put the still-warm envelope into his pocket, nodded and smiled:

"That's more like my classmate Huaijin, who wrote to me about his life's difficulties. I will reply as soon as possible."

"Okay, sir, will you really come often in the future?"

"I'll try my best, is that alright with you?"

"OK!"