Chapter 53

The next day, Chang Xile took Chang Yu and Chang Xisheng to the streets to inquire about the prices in the house.

Because of the cooperation with the Shen family, they don't need to rush to find a market, and this trip is enough to only inquire about the situation.

After walking around the bazaar, they had a general understanding of the prices here, and they also learned that Shen Baili had taken away their dogwood sauce and others before, and the price they gave was also very kind. If they come to find it themselves, the price will be reduced by at least two or three percent.

They also went to the teahouse to drink tea and listen to books, deliberately went to a crowded place, and inquired about the Shen family and the Pei family.

These two families have a very good reputation, although the business is very large, but they have not done anything to bully their peers by despicable means, and there has been no phenomenon of the store bullying customers.

Not only that, the two families are also well-known good people, good and generous, and for this reason, one of the heads of the two families is called Shen Dashan, and the other is called Pei Dashan. And the two families are also very friendly, and there is also a relationship between in-laws.

No matter what the actual situation is, at least it can be seen that both families have extremely good reputations and will not be ruined for a small profit. Such people have weaknesses, and they are more at ease to cooperate, at least they are more trustworthy than those who have no face and are not afraid of anything.

These news made Chang Xile and Chang Xisheng feel more steady, they came so right this time!

However, there is not much news about the township test, and ordinary people cannot access it, and the place where those who know it gathers is often happy that they cannot enter. No matter what industry identity is here, it is very clear and xenophobic, and it is not easy to integrate if you want to integrate.

Especially this scientific expedition is even more so, if you want to get guidance, you have to worship famous teachers. If you want to know the specific matters of the scientific expedition, you have to make friends with the relevant personnel in the government.

This is also a way to form a faction, if you want to gain fame, you have to take refuge and become a member of that faction. Most of those who are qualified to guide are inextricably linked to the DPRK-China faction.

Once you join, you will be branded in this life, and you will always be able to survive in this interest group. If you want to escape, it is very difficult, and you will not be able to help yourself.

Chang Xisheng couldn't help frowning when he heard these news, although he had not been in contact with officialdom, he also knew that there were many doorways in it. People like them, who have no power and no power, if they really join these factions, it is fine if nothing happens, but once something happens, they are very likely to be picked up and slipped out as a shield.

Especially in the teahouse, there was a lot of talk about officials being beheaded because of crimes, which made him feel uneasy.

Although he hopes that his younger brother can soar and bring them a bright face, he does not want his younger brother to take such a risk. If it was in the past, and now they are living so well, why should they be contaminated with all this bloody rain.

Although it is not so terrible, otherwise how could there be so many moths to fight the fire. But their foundation is too shallow, and Chang Xile's face is ruined, his hands are disabled, and he is destined to continue to climb, but it is really not worth being trapped in it, Chang Xile only needs a piece of fame.

"Little Five, if there is no one to guide you, can you be confident that you will be admitted?"

Chang Xile understood what Chang Xisheng was worried about, and said, "I don't know what the situation is like in this township now, so I can't say anything." My brother doesn't have to worry so much, as long as I decide to go to the scientific expedition, I will inevitably experience such a thing. Moreover, I was able to take the scientific examination or delay the blessing of the Qincha, which means that from the moment I took the exam, I was classified as the Qincha faction. ”

Chang Xisheng was silent for a moment.

Chang Xile said: "Brother, since you have joined the WTO, it is impossible not to get a leaf from touching yourself, just like you will have to run around for business in the future, which is unavoidable." Let's think more about the good, and this is not necessarily a bad thing. ”

Chang Xisheng also knew that he was thinking about his own left, but the life in Taoyuan Village was basically isolated from the world, and he was used to such a model, so it was inevitable that he would not be able to turn around for a while.

"And what are you going to do next?"

Chang Xile pondered for a moment, "We don't know much about the Qincha, and the situation in the house is also unknown, there is still some time before the next township test, I will do my part first, and then think about the rest." ”

"That's fine, and if it doesn't work this time, there will be a next time, you don't have to worry about your young age. Now that we have the Shen family, we are not afraid of the Qian family. And aren't we going to see my father's old friend tomorrow, he might know something. ”

Chang Xile nodded, this trip was not in vain, their path was a lot wider. The Shen family, the Pei family, and the martial arts exam, as long as they grasp one of them, at least the Qian family will be helpless for a while, so that they have room for development.

And the relationship between the Shen family and the Pei family is not what they guessed before, including the competition between Qingfeng Tower and Shitianxia, everyone is just watching the excitement, and it is not like others who want to fight to the death.

The Shen family and the Pei family have a good relationship, which is known to the entire Pumpkin Mansion, but the way of expression is different from others. On weekdays, the two families often fight each other, for example, this family has to give porridge for five days, and the other family has to make it for ten days, so it is comfortable to compare each other.

But if someone really wants to sow discord, they join hands and crush each other mercilessly.

Everyone is not surprised that the two families fight each other, and among them, the restaurant under the names of Shen Baili and Pei Qingyun is the most exciting.

Shen Baili and Pei Qingyun have a small feud, as long as they pay a little attention to the two families, they are very clear.

Because the two families are close, the age difference between the two is not much, so they grew up together, and they also grew up from a young age. The two seem to be natural enemies, as soon as they meet, they quarrel and fight, and the two families will not raise their eyelids when they see them fighting now.

But now that I'm older, there are fewer fights, but I often fight in other places.

is also because one is not convinced, and always wants to overpower the other party, but the two of them are not crooked. One went to run a business conscientiously, and although the other could not run a business, he took over many shops in his family at a very young age, and managed them in an orderly manner.

The two families liked this situation, so they supported them even more in their fight.

And most of these ordinary people don't know, knowing that the two like to fight starts with this fight. Every time it was lively, Shen Pei's two families didn't hook up, and even started a gambling game.

The dishes they fight are all fresh, and whoever can find something special and delicious wins. This also makes the people in the house very interested in their fighting dishes, whether they have money or not, they are very curious about new things, and want to know what they have not seen.

And every time after the fight, no matter whether you win or lose, the two dishes will be popular in the house for a while, and it won't take long to be promoted. Some people joke that there are more food patterns in this house than in the capital, all thanks to the two families fighting vegetables.

Because it is for freshness, it is necessary to explore a variety of delicacies to feast their eyes and mouth.

The two families are not really competitive, so Chang Xile doesn't have to worry about getting contaminated on one side and offending the other.

Last night, the kidnapping of Pei Qingyun by bandits also spread throughout the Pumpkin Mansion, and the Pei family's actions were very fast, but overnight, they would end up with the kidnappers who were receiving them outside, and everyone thought that it was the ranger who rescued Pei Qingyun, and no one knew that Chang Yu saved him.

Thanks to Chang Xile, who doesn't like to be in the limelight, asked Pei Qingyun not to tell the two of them.

This kidnapper came from an unusual background, he came from Queshan.

Queshan is a famous gathering place for bandits, and the folk call it the Valley of the Wicked. Because of the complex terrain, there are caves everywhere, and no one can be seen once they are hidden. Although the bandits were suppressed several times, they were never able to be wiped out. These people are like weeds, blown and reborn by the spring breeze. After destroying a bunch, another outlaw took a fancy to it and drilled into it.

The bandits there are extremely vicious, and if they offend, they will attract revenge. Although the power is not as strong as before, it is very easy to deal with ordinary people without background.

Pei Qingyun ordered someone to deliver a letter early this morning, telling them not to contact them in the past few days, so as not to make people guess that their salvation came from his hand and bring trouble to them.

Pei Qingyun thought about it so thoughtfully, which made Chang Xile feel that he was a person to make friends with.

"Little meow, what are you looking at?"

Chang Xi was happy to see that Chang Yu had been looking out the window, so he followed his line of sight and saw someone outside setting up an archery game.

"Little Meow, do you want to play that?"

Chang Yu nodded, "Yes." ”

Chang Xisheng said with a smile: "You take him to play, I'll go to other stores to take a look at the situation, just to inquire about Uncle Gao's news." ”

Chang Xile took Chang Yu to the stall and quickly figured out the rules.

The target is divided into several sizes, the largest is like a basin, the smallest is only the size of a plum, and if you shoot it, there will be a corresponding prize.

The business of the stall is not bad, and there are always people who draw bows and shoot arrows there. But because of the long distance, most people can't shoot, and even if they do, they hit the biggest target.

Except for the best prize, which is very valuable, the other rewards are just amusing and not valuable.

Many people were very greedy for the bow and arrow, and came to try their luck, but all failed.

Chang Xile grabbed a handful of money and handed it to the boss, "Boss, give me ten arrows." ”

The boss didn't answer, shook his head and said, "This is not a bow and arrow for children to play, this bow is a stone, and you can't pull it open." You didn't see all the strong men who came to play, and the children were playing over there. ”

Chang Xile looked at Chang Yu, "Can you pull away?" ”

Chang Yu said confidently: "Yes." ”

Chang Xile smiled, although he didn't know how much strength it would take to get a stone, but since so many people present could pull it away, his little meow would not be a problem. And it's just for fun, it doesn't matter if it's successful or not.

"Boss, give me back ten arrows."

Seeing this, the boss couldn't help frowning and said: "Why do you as a brother let the children mess around, I said that you can't pull it away, why don't you listen to persuasion?" I don't think you are from a rich background, how can you waste money so badly. ”

Chang Xileton found it interesting, other bosses would like to come to this kind of self-conscious person, but this boss is the opposite, but he is sincere.

"It's okay, it's just that I want to have fun."

Seeing that he was so persistent, the boss did not refuse, and handed the arrow to Chang Xile.

The people in line in front of him quickly finished shooting, Chang Yu finally got the bow, and the moment he received it, his eyes brightened.

Chang Xi smiled, boys are really naturally interested in weapons, especially those like Chang Yu, who have a high force value.

Chang Yu was not in a hurry to ask Chang Xile for an arrow, but took the bow in his hand and tried the feel.

Before he could draw his bow, some people tried to get started when they saw such a small point, and they laughed, especially those who had experienced it before, and they all felt that it was impossible.

"Whoever comes here to mess around, don't be hit by this bow."

"Boss, you are so unkind, why do you even cheat children out of their money, where can children play with this thing."

"Not really...... Oops, he pulled away! ”

Chang Yu was not disturbed by other people's remarks, but first put it in his hand to familiarize himself, and felt that he had almost learned to pull the bow in the appearance of others, although it was the first time, but the posture was presentable, and the most important thing was that it was full without any effort!

"This kid has a lot of strength!"

"Is this the one I just pulled out? Why is this little bit so easy to pull away? ”

"That's right, I handed it to him."

There was a lot of discussion, and more and more people came around, and they were all amazed when they saw this.

Although many people don't know how hard it takes to pull the bow, the bow understands that it is not easy to pull it full.

Chang Yu was not disturbed by the outside world, and asked Chang Xile to take an arrow, imitate the archery posture of others, and draw the bow with the arrow, but he was not in a hurry to shoot it.

Chang Xile didn't know anything about it, so he just looked at it and didn't step forward to guide him. However, the boss may have seen that Chang Yu was talented, but he saw that his movements were jerky, so he couldn't help but step forward to guide him and correct his wrong movements.

Chang Yu listened very carefully, learned quickly, and was very calm, and the onlookers were a little impatient to wait before he shot the first arrow.

Whoosh -

Shot!

Although it is the biggest target, as a first-time archer, the results are already very good! And almost hit the bull's-eye.

"Good fellow, this kid is really amazing!"

"The hero is a boy, I don't know which family's child it is."

"How do I look at his posture like a beginner? I'm afraid it's just a coincidence......"

Before he could finish speaking, another arrow was fired, and the target was still the largest target, this time almost overlapping with the previous one.

The third one is still the same.

Now no one is saying that it is a coincidence, who is so lucky that they can shoot three in a row, and many people try to get started, and even if they don't hit many arrows, it is difficult to be so accurate. And this force is sufficient, directly through the target, if it is not full of pulling, this effect will not come out.

At this time, someone couldn't help but say: "Why do you always shoot the biggest and closest target, kid, try something else." ”

The onlookers cheered one after another, but Chang Yu didn't seem to hear it, and shot five arrows in a row without arrogance or impatience, all of which were shot at the previous target.

"This kid is very calm."

"That's why it's so powerful, this thing can't be impetuous."

"He wouldn't shoot all ten arrows in the same place, would he? That's not to be seen. ”

"You should be watching a play! It's all luck to see this scene today, such a child is so powerful, it's hard to find. ”

Although the atmosphere of a good country is a bit heavy on literature and light on martial arts, it is generally a rich and noble family, and the people are still quite martial, at least they are extremely admired for their ability. The story of the ranger is also the most lively, everyone has a heroic dream, hoping to have super force, can go all over the world to do chivalrous righteousness.

I can't do it myself, and I feel ironed when I see the ability.

Just when everyone thought that the sixth arrow was the same, Chang Yu unexpectedly aimed directly at the most difficult target, but unfortunately, this time it was not successful and missed the target.

It's a pity for everyone.

"Don't worry, child, take your time, if you don't have any money, I'll give it to you."

Chang Yu just tilted his head, not knowing what he was thinking.

Chang Xile was still silent, he understood that Chang Yu was thinking. Although Chang Yu is now unable to speak clearly, he is a very smart child, and he is very good at thinking and knows how to draw inferences. Learning from failures will lead to better results. Only after going through such a process will his progress be faster.

For example, before he used to make some gadgets from weeds, he just taught him how to weave a few gadgets, and it didn't take long for him to create zĂ o, instead of simply imitating it. This point even Chang Xile is willing to bow down, everything he knows is learned from books or others, and he can only copy but will not use it flexibly to become his own, so he can only copy and cannot create zĂ o.

The seventh team still missed the target, and everyone regretted it, and they couldn't understand why he didn't go from the easiest to the most difficult at once, which was also a quick success.

"Child, don't be greedy, learn to walk before you learn how to run. Shoot this hardest at once, where can you do it? This stall has been in place for so long, and no one has ever shot it. ”

Everyone persuaded each other, and many people were more anxious than Chang Yu, pointing fingers at the side.

Chang Yu was still undisturbed, and the eighth branch ...... The Ninth Branch...... The tenth still missed.

Chang Xile asked the stall owner again to take five arrows, not because he was unwilling to take more money to buy them, but because he was worried that Chang Yu would pull the bow for the first time, and it was a very strong bow, and the muscles that had not used such strength would not be able to withstand it.

"The last five today, if you don't win, it doesn't matter, we'll come back tomorrow. Don't rush, don't hurt yourself. ”

This strength was nothing to Chang Yu, but he still agreed obediently.

The eleventh, twelfth, and thirteenth were all off target.

Seeing this, everyone felt that it was unlikely to be shot, and they sighed when they saw that Chang Yu did not listen to persuasion.

"Why is this kid so tough?"

Chang Xile touched Chang Yu's head and silently encouraged.

Chang Yu grinned at him, took the fourteenth arrow, and shot it before everyone had time to react, and it was hit!

Everyone applauded spontaneously, but before they could open their mouths to praise, the fifteenth arrow shot out again, directly splitting the previous arrow and hitting the bull's-eye.

At this time, the onlookers were almost crazy, and they were even more excited than their own shots.

"That's amazing! This kid is so remarkable! ”

"Isn't it, this stall has been here for years, right? I remember seeing it very early on, and many rangers also came to try it, but they didn't shoot, and I didn't expect it to be broken by a child. ”

"It's not like a few years, but it's more than a year. What a young hero, his kung fu is so good, and he doesn't know how to be great when he grows up. ”

"You can pull out a stone bow now, and three stones and five stones in the future will only be a matter of blink of an eye."

"Tsk, what's the origin of this kid, I don't think this dress looks like he was born in a rich family."

"It's good that the children of the rich and noble families can pull a bow now......"

Chang Yu didn't care what the others said, his eyes looked at the bow and arrow as a reward.

Although Chang Xile didn't understand this thing, he also knew that this bow and arrow must be very good, and he also heard from the people next to him that this bow was really rare. Although I am willing to gamble and lose, it is a big loss after all, and it will be distressing.

Therefore, he bowed his hand to the stall owner very politely and said, "If you are offended, please see and laugh." ”

The stall owner not only didn't get angry, but looked at Chang Yu with bright eyes, "I know that there are a lot of capable people in this world, and someone will take away my treasure at the bottom of the box, but I never expected it to be such a young boy." Watching him move, is it the first time to draw a bow? ”

"Yes."

The stall owner sighed even more, and hurriedly went to take the bow as a prize, handed it to Chang Yu very happily, and said, "You can take this bow, but you have to pull it open, otherwise it won't belong to you." You're still young, you don't need to be full. ”

Now someone couldn't hear it, "Boss, aren't you slandering, you didn't talk like this before." ”

"It's just that you can't just look at him as a child and bully people."

"This bow has to have three stones, how can such a young child pull it."

Many of the onlookers were upset with Chang Yu, and Chang Xile was also a little displeased, and his tone was no longer as polite as before, "Boss, it's not kind to do this." ”

Before the stall owner could explain, the bow was taken away by Chang Yu, and the posture was pulled apart, although the posture was not easy, but it was really opened.

The people who originally denounced were all silent, and the stall owner's eyes were about to fall out.

This kid is really born with divine powers!

Chang Yu tried a few times, and it was still a little difficult to pull full and shoot accurately, but this bow was his, just practice more in the future!

"Lele, let's go."

Chang Yu didn't care about the expressions and attitudes of the others, and he was about to leave with Chang Xile and Meizi.

The two walked a few steps before the others reacted, and the stall owner hurriedly caught up, "Wait! ”

Chang Xile was suddenly displeased, "Boss, do you have to regret it again?" In this case, we can only go to the government and talk about it. ”

"Boss, you can't do this in this business, why didn't you know to let you let you go when you collected money before, little brother, don't be afraid, if this boss dares to speak, it doesn't count, we will go to the yamen with you to testify."

Others followed suit, voluntarily standing up to testify on behalf of Chang Xile. This is not easy here, and the common people can't wait to take a detour when they see the government on weekdays. is so enthusiastic about helping now, why is it not because he saw Chang Yu's ability. Everyone has a strong mentality, and they are willing to approach the strong when they see them.

The stall owner hurriedly said: "No, no, no, where would I do anything to smash the signboard at such an old age." Since this little brother can draw this bow, this quiver and these arrows are given to you. It is said that this is still handed down by my ancestors, but no one in my generation can draw this bow, and even if it can be drawn, it is very laborious, and it is useless in actual combat. It is said that treasures are matched with heroes, and I set up a stall in the hope that this treasure can have its most suitable home, but fortunately I found it! ”

The stall owner sent quivers and dozens of bows and arrows, and these two things were not cheap either.

Chang Xile didn't expect the stall owner to plan like this, "I misunderstood you, and I ask for forgiveness." ”

The stall owner waved his hand, "I deliberately couldn't say it clearly, and it has nothing to do with you." ”

"Thank you very much, meow, and thank you boss yet."

Chang Yu clenched his fists, "Thank you." ”

The stall owner nodded with a smile and said, "I see that although you shoot accurately, many of your movements are not accurate enough, and it is not a problem to stand on the pile, but if you move and shoot live animals, it will be half the effort." If you don't dislike it, let me guide your movements, and if you learn, I will be worthy of my ancestors. ”

Chang Xile was suddenly happy, this luck can't stop it, and he can see that he must be a professional under the guidance of the stall owner. No one at home played this, and someone guided them to save a detour, so they hurriedly responded to Chang Yu.

"It's just that we are all outsiders, and we will leave in a few days, so I'm afraid we won't be able to learn for long."

"It's okay, this kid is smart, a few days is enough, and he can practice more in the future."

The stall owner is also a fiery character, and as soon as he said yes, he planned to lead the two to a remote place to teach. It's a mixed crowd, and it's really not a good place to study.

Chang Xile was a little hesitant, who knows if this stall owner will be cheating.

Chang Yu pulled Chang Xile's sleeve, "It's okay." ”

Chang Xi was happy to see this and didn't refuse anymore, he trusted Chang Yu's intuition very much. Chang Yu is very sensitive to danger, and if the other party has bad intentions, he can detect it.

Besides, Chang Yu's force value is so high, as long as he is in this mansion, it will not be a problem.