Chapter Twenty-Three: You Are My Second Brother

This matter is over, and Ding Fengjun feels that there is no need to stay here. Pen | fun | pavilion www. biquge。 info He raised his legs and wanted to leave, Zhang Jilai picked up the money, he didn't care about putting it in his pocket, he tried his last strength, got up from the ground with difficulty, and didn't pat the soil on his body, and limped to Ding Fengjun.

He said to Ding Fengjun with a grateful face: "Second Brother Ding, thank you for your help, if you hadn't come to the rescue, I'm afraid my money would not have come back this time." ”

Ding Fengjun waved his hand as he wanted, and said with an indifferent look: "This little thing is not enough to worry about. ”

Zhang Jilai's face changed from gratitude to worry, and he said cautiously: "Second Brother Ding, do you really want to see Zhang Guilai at night?

Ding Fengjun smiled lightly and said indifferently: "Even if it is a Hongmen banquet, I have to go this time, as the so-called gentleman is difficult to chase after a horse, I can't miss the appointment, and I don't believe that he can still eat me." ”

Judging from the state of the situation just now, Zhang Jilai also understood that Ding Fengjun was not ashamed of what he said, if Ding Fengjun was a straw bag, Zhang Guilai would not treat him so politely. But Zhang Jilai was still a little worried, after all, Zhang Guilai had a lot of people over there, and if he went to his territory, he was afraid that Ding Fengjun would be outnumbered if he went to the meeting alone. Of course, he didn't know how to express his thoughts, Ding Fengjun saw that Zhang Jilai looked like he wanted to say something, and he also guessed a rough idea in his heart, in order to dispel Zhang Jilai's concerns, Ding Fengjun decided to change the topic.

"By the way, brother, I heard you say just now that the old man in the family is sick, what kind of illness is it?" Ding Fengjun asked casually.

"Oh, the doctor diagnosed that it was a calf paralysis caused by rheumatism, she had been bedridden for many years, and she used to be able to walk on crutches, but now she can't even get out of bed. The doctor said that I had to rely on traditional Chinese medicine for treatment, and I was about to use the money to buy medicine, but I met Zhang Guilai. Zhang Jilai said with a disappointed face, "Fortunately, Second Brother Ding helped, otherwise I really don't know what to do this time." ”

"Oh, it was. Ding Fengjun thought for a while and said, "Did the doctor say when it will be better?"

Zhang Jilai smiled bitterly, shook his head and sighed and said: "It's okay, it's not better, her illness is a rich disease, which can only be maintained by traditional Chinese medicine, maybe it won't work when it happens." Therefore, I want to do my filial piety and serve her well in her lifetime, but it's a pity that ......" Speaking of this, Zhang Jilai's words did not continue, his face was very embarrassed, and Ding Fengjun also saw a helplessness from this painful expression.

"What is a pity?" Ding Fengjun's curiosity was hoisted by Zhang Jilai.

Zhang Ji glanced at Ding Fengjun, and said with a little embarrassment: "I'm not afraid of Second Brother Ding's jokes when I say it, my mother has a wish, hoping to see me marry a daughter-in-law in her lifetime, but you have also seen the situation of my family, I can't even support myself, how can I have the money to marry a daughter-in-law." ”

Ding Fengjun understands that this person has to pay attention to filial piety, and the most prominent part of this filial piety is to leave a descendant, and the old man's thoughts can be understood, but judging from the reality of Zhang Jilai's family, it is indeed difficult for him to do this. However, from this matter, Ding Fengjun can also see that Zhang Jilai's quality is not bad, but anyone who pays attention to filial piety is a person worthy of friendship, as the so-called filial piety comes first, Zhang Jilai is a kind person, Ding Fengjun is very pleased that he saved a kind person.

"Do you have anything to do tonight?" Ding Fengjun asked inexplicably, Zhang Jilai was stunned, frowned slightly and said: "I have to take care of my mother at night, and I have to decoction for her to drink when I go down to buy medicine." ”

Ding Fengjun nodded, and said thoughtfully: "In this way, don't buy the medicine yet, you take good care of your mother at home, you go to the Jixiang Hotel with me in the evening, and bring some dinner back for your mother when the time comes." ”

Zhang Jilai was a little surprised, he seemed a little at a loss, not to mention bringing his mother some dinner back, he never thought of going to the restaurant to eat, Jixiang Hotel is a place where rich people go in and out, how can ordinary people like him enter?

Zhang Jilai hurriedly waved his hand and excused himself: "Second Brother Ding, I understand your kindness, I won't trouble everyone at night, I'll just cook something for my mother." ”

Ding Fengjun pretended to be angry and said: "Don't act like a girl, let you go, don't worry, your mother and I will arrange someone to take care of her, and then you will listen to me and watch me do it, you don't have to say a word." ”

Zhang Jilai was even more embarrassed, he said softly: "It's already very troublesome for Second Brother Ding today, how can I trouble you again." ”

Ding Fengjun was even more angry when he heard this, and said coldly: "If you take me as your second brother, you will go at night, if you feel that the second brother still owes some heat to be worthy of your brother, then you don't have to go." ”

When Zhang Jilai heard Ding Fengjun say this, he immediately panicked, he hurriedly waved his hand and said: "Second brother, don't say that, I can go tonight, but I don't know what to say and what to do when I go? ”

Ding Fengjun is really anxious for Zhang Jilai's IQ, he didn't need to say anything to him just now, he still has to ask this, it's really a Yulin pimple.

Ding Fengjun didn't want to discuss this issue with him anymore, he scratched his head and said, "By the way, brother, what's your name?"

Zhang Jilai hurriedly replied: "My name is Zhang Jilai." ”

"Zhang Jilai, Zhang Jilai. Ding Fengjun muttered to himself, "If you come, you will be safe, this name is good." Okay, brother Jilai, you wait at home first, and I'll come back to you in the evening. ”

After speaking, Ding Fengjun didn't wait for Zhang Ji to reply, and left straight.

Ding Fengjun did not go home directly, but went to Ding Fenghai's clinic alone. At this moment, Ding Fenghai was holding the Chinese medicine book left to him by the master in the clinic and reading it with relish, unaware of Ding Fengjun's arrival.

"Big brother, what kind of book are you reading, so serious. Ding Fengjun leaned on the table and glanced at the book in Ding Fenghai's hand, and asked casually.

Ding Fenghai was startled by Ding Fengjun's reckless movements and voice, he wiped his forehead and said, "Why didn't you kid come in and didn't move at all, like a ghost, it scared me." ”

"It's not that I didn't move at all, it's that you were too focused to notice me. Ding Fengjun said poorly.

Ding Hai smiled, closed the book and said, "Tell me what's the matter?"

"Why, I can't come to you if it's okay?" Ding Fengjun pretended to be angry and said, "My brother still needs a reason to come to see my brother?"

"Okay, don't be poor with me here, you kid has nothing to do but go to the Three Treasures Palace, are you fighting with anyone again, come, let me see where you are injured again this time." ”

As he spoke, Ding Fenghai was about to pull Ding Fengjun over and sit down, Ding Fengjun flashed flexibly, and pouted: "Didn't I say it all, it's an extraordinary time, where do I still have the heart to fight." ”

"Alas, your words reminded me, you shouldn't be in school at this point in time, why did you come to me, honestly tell me if you made any mistakes in school, and let the teacher rush back. Ding Fenghai said with a frown.

Ding Fengjun realized that he had said the wrong thing, and the family hadn't mentioned it yet, so why did he, Ding Fengjun, hit the muzzle of the gun so ignorantly? Such a big thing can't be explained clearly in a few words, and Ding Fengjun also knows that Ding Fenghai is going to go on a long trip in the past two days, so he plans to wait for Ding Fenghai to come back and tell him in detail, so as not to let Ding Fenghai be unable to study hard outside because of this incident, and delay the future of his eldest brother, and he will be ashamed of being a younger brother.

Ding Fenghai saw that Ding Fengjun was silent, thinking that he had guessed Ding Fengjun's thoughts, this guy is really not worry-free, how can he say that Ding Fenghai is also going to be a soldier, I don't know when he will come back after this departure, two days ago, Ding Fengjun just promised him not to cause trouble again, and today there was a mess again, how can this make him go with peace of mind as an elder brother?

Ding Fenghai sighed and said earnestly: "Feng Jun, if you really make any mistakes, go back and apologize to the teacher, it's useless for you to choose to dodge." Besides, even if you hide, how long can you hide, this looks like the college entrance examination is coming, you have to restrain your heart, you can't be as naughty as before, you said that you said something like this, how can I go out with confidence. ”

When Ding Fengjun heard this, he hurriedly explained: "Brother, things are not what you think, in fact, I really need your help when I come to you today." ”

"What's the matter, you say. ”

"Actually, it's a friend of mine, his mother is sick, the doctor said that his mother's illness can only be treated by traditional Chinese medicine, but at the moment his family is not rich, and my friend is a very filial child, this is not I think you are studying Chinese medicine, so I want you to go to his mother to see. Ding Fengjun said.

His expression was very sincere, Ding Fenghai still looked at Ding Fengjun with suspicion, and said lightly: "What you said is true?

Ding Fengjun smiled lightly and said, "Really, big brother, don't look at me with that kind of eyes all the time, I can see that I am hairy." ”

Ding Fenghai was relieved, he sighed lightly and said: "It seems that my Fengjun is really grown up and sensible, don't worry, this matter is on your brother." ”

Ding Fengjun was very happy, he smiled and said: "By the way, brother, you and your father and mother tonight, I won't go home for dinner, and a few friends who have a good time will get together together." Probably going back later. ”

Ding Fenghai frowned and said, "Then don't come back too late, so as not to worry the family." ”

Ding Fengjun nodded, and Ding Fenghai took out a few gross tickets from the drawer and handed them to Ding Fengjun.

"You take this money first, and I can tell you, you can save some of this money, and you can't spend it indiscriminately. Ding Fenghai said.

Ding Fengjun said that he didn't want anything, but Ding Fenghai didn't seem to be willing, so he was forced to stuff it to Ding Fengjun, and in desperation, Ding Fengjun took out two of these gross tickets, and handed the rest to Ding Fenghai, saying that it was used as a flower to offer Buddha, so that Ding Fenghai could use it when he went out, Ding Fenghai smiled helplessly and put the money back.

In the evening, Ding Fengjun took Zhang Jilai to arrive as scheduled, and Zhang Guilai and his four people stood at the door of the hotel to greet him. The summer evening is always a little cool, after all, it is early summer, the sultry heat of the day is completely submerged by the night, Zhang Jilai is willing to come to the hotel with Ding Fengjun, because the mother at home is taking care of Ding Fenghai, Ding Fenghai personally boiled the medicine for Zhang Jilai's mother, because Ding Fenghai saw that Zhang Jilai's decoction of the medicine did not all attack the efficacy of the medicine, it was really a waste, and the medicine Zhang Jilai bought was still missing two highly valuable medicinal materials, so Ding Fenghai decided to personally demonstrate for Zhang Jilai, considering that Ding Fengjun was going to attend a friend meeting with Zhang Jilai, he had to stay to feed Zhang Jilai's mother。

Zhang Jilai was very grateful, and at that moment he recognized Ding Fengjun, Ding Fengjun was his second brother!

Zhang Guilai saw Ding Fengjun coming this way from afar, he happily took a few steps forward, stretched out his hand to shake Ding Fengjun, Ding Fengjun stretched out his hand very consciously, after all, Zhang Guilai sold him a face during the day, not only let go of Zhang Jilai, but also returned the money scavenged from Zhang Jilai to Zhang Jilai, so he had to give Zhang Guilai a face.

Zhang Guilai invited Ding Fengjun into the hotel very enthusiastically, and the moment he stepped into the hotel, Ding Fengjun finally understood why Li Ergou and Zhang Tiedan wanted to submit to Zhang Guilai.

Jixiang Hotel is not big, after entering is a hall that only accommodates eight tables, each table can only accommodate six people, and the door of the hall is opposite a small door through the back kitchen, there are two rooms on both sides of the small door, each room has a large round table, each table can accommodate ten people, and there are two rooms on both sides of the hall except for the bar, each house has the same capacity, the partition is quite, now these rooms are seated with people, the hall is also full, the people who eat here today are Zhang Guilai's subordinates, the hall is very lively at the moment, it can be said that the people are full of voices, everyone is chatting impassionedly。

"Come on, come on, don't talk!" Zhang Guilai's hands were raised and pressed down, signaling everyone to be quiet, and sure enough, it worked, after everyone saw Zhang Guilai's gesture, no one dared to speak again.

Zhang Guilai smiled and nodded with a very satisfied smile, and then said to everyone: "Today I want to introduce a person to everyone, this person is a man, and he is also my second brother Zhang Guilai, no matter who follows me Zhang Guilai, you have to call me the second brother when you see him in the future, otherwise don't blame me Zhang Guilai for not being emotional!" After speaking, Zhang Guilai took Ding Fengjun's hand and began to introduce everyone one by one, his subordinates were a little dumbfounded when they saw Ding Fengjun, and Ding Fengjun's appearance was no different from ordinary people, how could he get Zhang Guilai's favor. Besides, most of the people sitting in this room are three or four years older than Ding Fengjun, why should they be called Ding Fengjun's second brother!

Although they were not convinced, most people still called the second brother according to Zhang Guilai's instructions, but of course, some people were difficult to cross the hurdle in their hearts.

A rough-looking man with a long scar on his face got rid of the pull of the people around him, he got up from his seat and shouted angrily: "Brother Zhang, I don't accept it, how can I say that I am also a person who has shared weal and woe with my eldest brother all the way, why does he have to be a brother as soon as he comes, I don't think he is a practitioner, and he is not very old, why do you want me to call him second brother!"

As soon as Zhang Guilai heard this person say, his face immediately changed, and he deliberately suppressed the anger in his heart and said: "For the sake of you, you are a brother who has experienced the sword and sword shadow with me, I don't know you this time, I don't hear it, you should eat and drink when you sit down, if there is a next time, I will never be soft!"

The scar man has followed Zhang Guilai for many years, he knows Zhang Guilai's temper best, and seeing that Zhang Guilai is really angry at this moment, he thinks that he is a mute, and sits down unconvinced.

"Big brother, I think Brother Scar is right!" He ...... "This is a thin-looking, not tall, and it seems that he can't find his person in a gust of wind to stand up and say, but unfortunately before he finished speaking, a jar full of wine flew in front of him, and he didn't even have a chance to dodge before he fell directly, the jar just fell on his head, and the wine in the jar was all spilled on his body."

"If anyone still has an opinion, just put it forward, I promise that the end will be worse than him!" Zhang Guilai roared. His two sharp eyes swept over everyone, and after everyone looked at each other, they stopped talking.

Ding Fengjun didn't feel terrible because of Zhang Guilai's rudeness, but Zhang Jilai, who was standing beside him, was about to be scared. He pulled the corner of Latin Fengjun's clothes with a trembling hand, Ding Fengjun turned his head to look at Zhang Jilai suspiciously, Zhang Jilai's face had turned blue because of fear.

Ding Fengjun only smiled at Zhang Jilai and shook his head, he meant to tell Zhang Jilai that he didn't have to worry about it, but Zhang Jilai was still a little worried.

Zhang Guilai specially prepared a room for Ding Fengjun called Jixiang Room, there were only five people in the room, Zhang Guilai, Ding Fengjun Zhang Jilai, Li Ergou, and one person Ding Fengjun had never seen, this person was handsome, tall, not good at words, and his eyes were dull, and his first feeling to Ding Fengjun was cold, cold like a dead man.

Zhang Guilai only briefly introduced: "This is my brother Tianyu." Such a hasty introduction made Ding Fengjun a little interested in this Tianyu, what would he call Tianyu, Ma Tianyu or Zhang Tianyu, or Li Tianyu? Ding Fengjun did not know.

The wine and dishes were all on the table, Zhang Guilai opened the wine and poured it for everyone, Ding Fengjun was not restrained, just watched Zhang Guilai pour wine for him.

"Second Brother Ding, it's rare that you can afford me, I toast you. After speaking, without waiting for Ding Fengjun to reply, Zhang Guilai did it first as a respect.

Ding Fengjun had never drunk wine, he didn't know what this wine tasted like, and he didn't dare to try it easily, he was afraid that he would be trapped by this Zhang Gui if he was too strong to drink, and it would be terrible. But seeing that Zhang Guilai had drunk it happily, Ding Fengjun was really a little overwhelmed for a while, his eyes examined the things on the table, and suddenly, the cup full of tea touched Ding Fengjun's heart, Ding Fengjun calmly picked up the teacup and took a sip, and then slowly put it down.

"Second Brother Ding, this is your mistake, my eldest brother toasts you, how can you not understand it like this, even if it is just a light touch of the wine glass. Li Ergou said angrily, "You don't know the rules too much." ”

"The person I can't understand the rules is you, he respects him and I drink mine, is there anything wrong?" Ding Fengjun said calmly.

Li Ergou was choked by Ding Fengjun's words, and he didn't know what to say for a while, and because of Zhang Guilai's protection, he had to be dumb and eat Yellow Lotus, and swallowed it hard in his heart.

"Second brother, this is the second glass, I still respect you!" As he spoke, Zhang Guilai stood up with his wine glass and drank it all.

Ding Fengjun glanced at it obliquely, picked up the teacup in front of him with one hand, took a sip again and put it down.

"Second Brother Ding, you can't be too much, you're very happy to humiliate our eldest brother like this, aren't you!" Li Ergou really couldn't stand it, the anger in his heart burst out, he slammed the table, and the plates on the table trembled because of his desolate power.

"Sit down, how can you talk to the second brother!" Zhang Guilai glared at Li Ergou fiercely, Zhang Guilai was also a little angry at this time, since you Ding Fengjun is here, everyone will sit together happily and have a meal, it really can't work, you can choose not to come, there is no need to put such a big shelf! Although Zhang Guilai thought so in his heart, he still calmed down, filled his wine glass, stood up again and saluted Ding Fengjun.

This time, even Zhang Jilai, who had been silent, couldn't stand it, he didn't understand Ding Fengjun's intentions, seeing that Ding Fengjun was going to serve the teacup again, he hurriedly grabbed Ding Fengjun's arm, and in Ding Fengjun's stunned eyes, he grabbed the wine glass in front of him, stood up and said to Zhang Guilai tremblingly: "Brother Zhang, I'll drink this glass of wine for my second brother." ”

"What kind of thing are you! If you want to eat, you can eat and drink, don't fucking pretend in front of Lao Tzu!" Zhang Guilai was already angry in his heart, and this Zhang Jilai didn't know how to challenge Zhang Guilai's bottom line, and this resentment naturally fell on Zhang Jilai.

"Brother Zhang, you should dissipate your anger first, and don't listen to me. This time the person who spoke was Ding Fengjun, he sat on the stool, and said slowly: "It's not that I, Ding Fengjun, are ignorant, but I think that between the two of us, whether it is age or qualifications, you are above me, since ancient times, it has been a late non-toast to the elders, you are a few years older than me, both brothers, brothers and elders, if you toast me, if I drink, it is really against my heart, but you salute, I don't drink, I'm afraid it will refute the face of the eldest brother, so I have no choice but to replace the wine with tea." I also hope that Brother Zhang will forgive me. ”

Ding Fengjun's eldest brothers smoothed Zhang Guilai's frowning brows at once, and his original face was like a pink peach blossom at the moment, and he immediately became cheerful.

After Ding Fengjun finished speaking, he picked up the bottle of wine and an empty wine glass on the table, walked in front of Zhang Guilai, first filled the empty wine glass for Zhang Guilai, and then filled the empty wine glass that he brought over to see, and said to Zhang Gui.

"Brother Zhang, this glass of wine brother respects you, I did it, you are free!"