"Who are you, and you want to give him a head?" asked a thug pointing at Xiao Yu.

"You don't care who I am. Don't you want the booth fee? I'll give it for him. ”

The two thugs looked at each other, and one of them said, "One thousand a month." ”

"It's not a downtown area, and the flow of people is not large, and people come and go from a few nearby neighborhoods. Your expenses are too unreasonable, I'm a small business, you are deliberately killing people!" The old man said angrily, and said to Xiao Yu: "Young man, thank you." I think they're deliberately trying to embarrass me, so don't help me advance money. ”

"Hehe, if you think it's expensive, you can not give it, just don't set up a stall here. A thug said lazily with his hands crossed over his chest.

"A thousand is a thousand. Xiao Yu took out a thousand yuan from his pocket and handed it to the leading gangster, "I will help this old gentleman pay the booth fee this month, don't come to trouble him in the future, otherwise don't blame me for being unkind." ”

"Yo, you're still a hero who has seen uneven roads!" the leading thug laughed, "I'd like to see how you're welcome." ”

"Oh, do you want to see it?" Xiao Yu's face was full of mocking expressions, "Since you want to see it, then look at it." After speaking, he stomped his foot lightly, only to hear a "click" sound, and the stone brick under his feet actually cracked.

The two little thugs were shocked, thinking that they had encountered a hard stubble today, so they should take it when they see it. So the two took the money and ran away.

The old man arched his hand towards Xiao Yu and said, "Young man, thank you, I didn't expect you to have such a kung fu." ”

The old gentleman smiled. I just practiced martial arts as a kid to defend myself. ”

"Well, it's good to have a strong force but not arrogant. The old man nodded secretly, "Young man, do you live in this community?"

"Yes, the third floor of the second building in front of you. If those people still come to you for trouble, you can just come to me. ”

"Okay, if there's anything, I'm going to bother you. The old man said, "When I have sold my things and made enough money, I will give you back a thousand dollars." ”

"You don't have to be polite, old gentleman, you keep this money for yourself, you don't have to pay it back to me. Xiao Yu waved his hand, "I heard what difficulties the old gentleman seems to have encountered just now?"

"Well, it's a long story. The old man sighed, "I met my little brother Pingshui, and it can be regarded as fate." I happen to be thirsty too, so why don't we go to the neighborhood for some tea and talk while we drink. ”

"Okay, there's a teahouse in front of here, I'll take you there. ”

Xiao Yu took the old man to the teahouse and made a pot of tea, and the old man talked about him.

It turned out that the old man had a son who was abducted by traffickers 20 years ago, when he was just six years old. In the following 20 years, the old man and his wife have been struggling to find their son's whereabouts, unwilling to let go of any relevant clues, so they have traveled all over the country.

Later, his wife died early due to the fatigue of running around all year round and the mood of depression, leaving only the old man still struggling to find his missing child. The old man originally did business in the south, and his family was not thin, but no matter how solid his family was, he couldn't withstand such a toss, so that now he has become impoverished, and he can only rely on some antique calligraphy and paintings left by his family to sell money to make a living.

Half a month ago, the old man heard the news that his son might be in Shencheng, so he rushed to Shencheng from his hometown. Unexpectedly, half a month passed, not only did he not find his son, but he spent all the coils he was carrying, and he didn't even have the money to go home. In desperation, I had to set up a stall here, planning to sell some antiques I carried with me to make up the money for the journey home.

"Alas, my poor child, if he were still alive, would probably be about the same age as you. The old man said with emotion.

Xiao Yu didn't know what to say, for such a paranoid father who was struggling to find his child, could he be persuaded to give up looking?

"By the way, can you show me these antiques of yours?" Xiao Yu didn't know how to comfort the old man, so he had to divert the topic and pointed to a woven bag that the old man was carrying.

"Absolutely. The old man placed the woven bag on the table and carefully took out the things from it one by one, "This is all my belongings." ”

Xiao Yu picked up a pair of words on the table, and looked at the Ming Dynasty coins scattered on the table, and couldn't help but beat wildly in his heart. If others don't recognize it, he can recognize that these coins are all genuine coins minted during the Hongwu period of the Ming Dynasty, and they are not counterfeits. And this calligraphy in the hand, is one of the four masters of the Northern Song Dynasty Mi Fu's masterpiece "Shu Su Ti", Xiao Yu once saw in the study of a wealthy businessman in the Ming Dynasty, there is a small hole in the lower left corner of the rice paper that was burned off by incense, and now this one in the hand is exactly the same, absolutely genuine.

In addition, there are some other antique calligraphy and paintings, some of which Xiao Yu has seen before, some of whom have not, but looking at the condition, they should all be genuine antiques of some ages.

"Sir, I think these are real antiques, what price are you going to sell?" asked Xiao Yu.

"Haha," the old man couldn't help laughing, "when others see real antiques, they want to deliberately say that they are fake, so that they can buy them at the lowest price, you young man is honest." But it's not easy for you to have such eyesight at such a young age. Well, we are also fated today, if you like this painting, I will sell it to you for 1,000 yuan, even if it offsets the booth fee you paid for me. ”

Although Xiao Yu has just come to modern times, he does not know much about the current market price of antiques, but no matter which dynasty or generation, the real antique boutiques are very sought after by dignitaries and nobles, and the price has always been high. Xiao Yu can basically guess that if this character is genuine, the price is far more than 1,000 yuan.

"Sir, in my opinion, there is no doubt that this painting should be genuine, and the price of 1,000 yuan is too low. You should sell it at the antique market, where there are many people who know the goods, and you will definitely be able to sell it for a good price. ”

"Ha, you young man, don't give it to you, I've never seen you so stupid. The old man couldn't help but be a little surprised by Xiao Yu's reaction.

"Aren't you short of money, old man, since I know that this is a genuine product, far more than this price, how can I take advantage of you again?"

"Yes, yes, you are very honest and gentlemanly. The old man nodded repeatedly, "By the way, what's your name?"

"Oh, my name is Xiao Yu. ”

"What? Your surname is Xiao too?" the old man suddenly had a light in his eyes, his breathing became short, and he said excitedly, "Who are you in your family?"

"This ......" Although Xiao Yu reacted strangely to the old man, he still decided to tell the truth, "I have no one at home, and I have been an orphan since I was a child. ”

"Ah!" the old man stared at Xiao Yu, the expression on his face changed, "What a coincidence, my surname is also Xiao ......"

"Oh, that's a coincidence. Xiao Yu smiled, suddenly paused, looked at Old Man Xiao's eyes about to eat people, seemed to realize something, and hurriedly said: "Ah, Old Mr. Xiao, don't get me wrong. I can't be your long-lost son. ”

"How do you know it's impossible? If Zhanhong is still here, it's about the same age as you......" Old Man Xiao muttered to himself.

Of course I knew it couldn't be, Xiao Yu thought to herself, because I knew where I came from. Although I am indeed an orphan, I cannot be your son anyway, maybe your ancestors are about the same.

Although Xiao Yu muttered secretly in his heart, he always felt that he was a little reluctant to let this old man misunderstand like this, and couldn't help but say blindly: "Actually, when I was very young and just remembered, I remember that my family lived in the mountains, and the family was very poor. Later, his parents died of illness and were sent to a welfare home. So, I shouldn't be your lost son's ......"

"Well, I lost my temper. Old man Xiao calmed down, finally calmed down, and said, "No matter what, we are finally fated." This pair of Mi Fu's "Shu Su Ti" will be given to you, and it is not in vain that you help me once. ”

"How can this be done? you are now the time when you need money the most, how can I get your antiques?" Xiao Yu said hurriedly.

Old man Xiao thought for a while and said, "That's it, I'm worried that there is no place to stay, if it's convenient for the little brother, can I borrow it in your house for a few days?" ”

"This ......" Xiao Yu hesitated, although looking at this old man pitiful, Xiao Yu wanted to take him home to live temporarily, but after all, it was Su Qing's house, and he had lived there for more than a month, not to mention, and now he brought an old man back, could Su Qing agree?

Old man Xiao saw Xiao Yu's hesitant expression and said, "Little brother, if it's inconvenient, forget it, anyway, I've been living under the bridge for two days, and I don't mind continuing to live." ”

"Are you so old that you sleep in the bridge cave at night?" Xiao Yu said in surprise, and said, "Why don't you go home with me first." But I'm staying at a friend's house temporarily, and I'll ask her when she comes back in the evening, and if she doesn't agree, there's really nothing I can do to help you. ”

"Oh, that's for the best, I'm not going to make it difficult. Old man Xiao nodded, a smile flashing in his eyes.

……

In the evening, as soon as Su Qing got home, she saw Xiao Yu and Old Man Xiao sitting in the living room drinking tea.

Xiao Yu introduced the situation of Old Man Xiao to Su Qing, Su Qing was kind by nature, and was even more moved after hearing the story of Old Man Xiao looking for his son for 20 years, and immediately agreed to live in his own house first.

So, in the next few days, Old Man Xiao went out to set up a stall to sell antiques during the day, and slept on the sofa in the living room at night. After many days of contact and communication, he also had an in-depth understanding of Xiao Yu and Su Qing's personal situation and character.