[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-rebirth-of-a-village-girl":3,"chapter-rebirth-of-a-village-girl-rebirth-of-a-village-girl-chapter-1386":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Rebirth of a Village Girl",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1319126,1750,"Chapter 1387 - 353: Encounterable but not seekable","rebirth-of-a-village-girl-chapter-1386",1386,"\u003Cp>Du Jiaojiao found Master Du, \"I heard you’re going to adopt a child, is that true?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Du Jiaojiao felt that this was somewhat unbelievable, and she needed Master Du to confirm it personally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\" Master Du nodded slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why?\" Du Jiaojiao asked in surprise, \"There are so many children in our clan; adopting one of them randomly would be better than adopting from an orphanage!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least the children in the clan have blood relations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Du Jiaojiao couldn’t understand why Master Du suddenly decided to adopt a child.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Master Du’s expression was calm, \"That child has a connection with me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Third Brother, you’re still young. If you want, there are plenty of women willing to have children for you. I think there’s no need for you to adopt a child; outsiders will always be outsiders.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Master Du rubbed the Buddha Beads, \"I have my reasons.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Du Jiaojiao couldn’t say much more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Master Du’s personality was stubborn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whenever he decided on something, no one could change his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Have you really considered the children of the clan’s relatives?\" Du Jiaojiao looked at Master Du.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least the children of relatives are our own people and won’t have divided loyalties.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Du Jiaojiao didn’t quite trust outsiders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There’s no need to consider.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright then,\" Du Jiaojiao continued, \"Since that’s the case, I respect your decision.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Master Du nodded slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The adoption procedures were completed quickly; the next day, the assistant brought Er Gouzi back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uncle, it’s really you!\" Er Gouzi said happily upon seeing Master Du again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Master Du looked at Er Gouzi and said, \"From now on, you’ll be called Du Siyan, the ’Si’ from contemplating as a gentleman does, and the ’Yan’ from being truthful in speech.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Er Gouzi nodded, half understanding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Master Du turned to the assistant, \"Take Siyan to see his room and familiarize him with the environment at Deming Pavilion.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright.\" The assistant nodded and led Du Siyan out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Master Du suddenly spoke, \"Wait a moment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uncle, is there anything else?\" Du Siyan turned back to look at Master Du.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Master Du continued, \"From now on, this is your home. If you need anything, just tell Xiaowang.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Xiaowang was somewhat surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Master Du’s words carried a hint of admonition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed adopting Du Siyan was not a whim for Master Du.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t afford to neglect this little master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, Uncle.\" Du Siyan nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Master Du stood there for a long time before turning around to return to the study room, brewed a cup of tea, and wrote a line with the green tea water on the desk:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Yuan has the iris, the Li has the orchid, yearning for the young gentleman, but dare not speak, looking far and wide, watching the trickling flow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This poem is taken from \"Nine Songs: The Lady of Xiang River.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lines express the poet’s feelings of longing and wistful watching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The words on the table soon dried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wind left no trace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Master Du looked at the dried words, the corner of his mouth curling into a faint smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That night, Master Du took Du Siyan to see Du Jiaojiao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though Du Jiaojiao was somewhat unhappy, she didn’t show it on her face, and handed a red packet to Du Siyan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Du Siyan looked up at Master Du.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Master Du said, \"Since it’s a gift from your aunt, accept it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Aunt!\" Du Siyan received the red packet with both hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Du Jiaojiao was a bit surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This child seemed more sensible than she had imagined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But outsiders are ultimately outsiders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She still didn’t understand what Master Du was thinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Du Jiaojiao pulled Master Du aside. \"Have you really thought through adopting this child?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Du Jiaojiao continued, \"Are you planning to have your own children in the future?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whichever way fate leads,\" Master Du’s tone was indifferent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Du Jiaojiao asked further, \"So you mean this child might become your heir in the future?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s possible.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But he isn’t a bloodline of the Du Family,\" Du Jiaojiao frowned, \"Third Brother, this decision is too hasty.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Du Family is so large that even if Master Du doesn’t have his own children in the future, there’s no shortage of heirs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could someone without blood relations inherit the Du family’s business!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As long as he carries the Du name,\" Master Du continued, \"Just watch, this child will surely become someone exceptional in the future!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking, Master Du walked out, beckoning to Du Siyan, \"Siyan, let’s go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Du Siyan ran over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Master Du reached out his hand to Du Siyan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Du Siyan handed his hand to Master Du.\u003C\u002Fp>",776,"2026-06-05T19:00:34.554Z",1,"novelbin.me","af58432a3557a269ac508caa0558158d5a0206bd5a154bc84f6824b5fd5b0366","rebirth-of-a-village-girl-chapter-1271","rebirth-of-a-village-girl-chapter-1270",1410,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Frebirth-of-a-village-girl-cover.jpg"]