Chapter 2 Compromises and Perfection
When I came to the street, I saw that Jiu Ye really walked into the hotel last time, I hurriedly ran in, and saw that Jiu Ye was about to be kicked out.
I ran over and stood in front of the ninth master, and said tepidly, "Do you really like to drink so much?" ”
"What? Isn't drinking wine just what you want? Isn't that exactly what you want to see right now? The ninth master lost his temper and said to me.
"What do you mean? If I don't care how you're doing now, do I need to come? I looked at the words that broke my heart with my innocent eyes.
"You just want to see my jokes, just to get revenge for all the things I did to you." After the ninth master finished speaking, he turned his head and ran out.
Ninth Master, why do you say these words that surrender your identity, do you want to make me sad when you say this, or do you not understand my character and misunderstand me.
"Girl, your father-in-law is really not worthy of you, you better let him divorce you as soon as possible and marry someone else." The boss kindly came over to wake up.
I didn't explain, I just said, "Boss, when he comes here to drink in the future, please give him credit and I will definitely come to settle the bill for you every afternoon." ”
The boss hesitated for a moment and said, "Okay, for the girl's sake, I'll pay him a day's credit, and if you really come to settle the bill every day, I'll give him a day's credit." ”
"Thank you, boss." I bowed respectfully and left.
Every day there was no money, I had to think of more ways to make money, in the morning the cold wind was bleak, the weather was a little cool, I was still dark, so I went up the mountain to pick up firewood, when I picked up about the same, I was ready to go home, the firewood was bundled well, picked on the shoulder, and then took the fish basket and the wooden basin, but the water was really cold, I closed the breath in my mouth and did not dare to make a sound, for fear that the last breath of heating in the body would disappear. I stuck two bamboo poles on the water, and then I stuck two bamboo poles at the other end. All that was left was to stand quietly at the water's edge, motionless, and when the fish swam into the grid, I pulled up the rope. The grid hung on top of it, and I laughed happily.
I sold the firewood for two cents, and I also sold the fish for three cents and five cents for two, all because the fish were alive. Most families are willing to buy two of them as well.
When the ninth master came to the tavern again, the shopkeeper gave the ninth master a very polite credit, and the ninth master also knew that I asked the boss to do this, so he was even more unscrupulous, drinking and getting drunk every day, and I went over to pay, and then waited at home for the drunk ninth master to come home
"Hmph, Lao Jiu doesn't want to make progress, and he is still drunk every day." Kangxi, who was far away in the capital, naturally sent someone to monitor the ninth master.
"Huang Ama. Brother Jiu has never worked in person since he was a child, and now he is penniless, and he has been secretly relegated to a remote town in Zhejiang by you, which is inevitably sad. "The Fourteenth Master tried his best to defend the Ninth Master.
"Yes, Huang Ama, Brother Jiu has been in that place for more than two months, and you have nothing left except to order someone to send a white steamed bun every day." The tenth master called for the ninth master.
"I gave him white steamed buns, just to let him remember that I didn't forget him. I want him to make a good transformation, but now, he still has the style of a young master, and the dignified son does not think about the hardships of the people. He does not plan for the people, but knows that he is willing to fall. Kangxi Ye said angrily.
"Huang Ama, when the ninth brother first went over there, he had been conscientious, but some local ruffians and hooligans were bullying people, so the ninth brother must have other plans." The eighth master explained.
"I heard that there is a woman next to Lao Jiu. It's Ashcho. "Kangxi.
"Huang Ama, Miss Shu Qiao only went out of consideration for her friends, and she didn't bring any silver to help the ninth brother." Fourth Master.
"I know that she has been taking care of Lao Jiu for more than a month, and she may be helpful to Lao Jiu." Kangxi didn't seem to be angry at all, and Shu Qiao went to help.
In the Eighth Master's Mansion, the Fourteenth Master and the Tenth Master were discussing whether to visit the Ninth Master.
"Huang Ama seems to just want to punish the ninth brother with a small punishment, otherwise he wouldn't send someone to send white steamed buns to the ninth brother every day." The eighth master didn't seem to be afraid that the ninth brother's situation would deteriorate.
"This is still a small punishment and a big commandment, there is only one white steamed bun every day, which is not cruel." The tenth master was very angry and disagreed with the eighth master's words.
"Tenth brother, Huang Ama just wants someone to ensure the life of the ninth brother every day, so that even if something happens, at least someone will report it in time." The Fourteenth Master explained.
"Alas, although this sounds very good, the ninth brother is still very miserable, and he lives and eats like a beggar." The tenth master said aggrievedly.
"Fortunately, there is Shu Qiao, and the ninth brother is not alone." Eighth Master.
"Starling, we haven't been to see Brother Nine for more than a month, and the last time we went was more than a month ago? Otherwise, when will we go and see if Brother Jiu is doing more normally. ”
"Okay, in five days, we'll go see the ninth brother." Eighth Master.
I was selling fish as usual, when I suddenly heard the voice of a little girl next to me: "Boss." ”
"Little girl, is that you?" I looked at it happily, "How many fish do you want today?" ”
"It's still the same, two." The little girl said happily, "Brother, come quickly." ”
I put on two fish and handed them to the little girl: "Here you go." ”
"Miss Joe?" A familiar voice came.
I turned my eyes and looked, and it was him: "Eagle chess?" ”
"So you two know each other?" The little girl said in surprise.
"Let me introduce you, this is my sister Shilan." Eagle said with a smile.
"Shilan, hello." I stretched out my hand, but immediately took it back: "My hand smells fishy, let's shake it next time." ”
"Shilan, you go over there to buy vegetables first, and I'll talk to Miss Qiao for a few words." Eagle chess.
"Okay, then I'll come back to you later." Shilan happily walked away.
After Shilan left, Yingqi asked, "Miss Qiao, shouldn't you follow the fourth master?" How..."
I knew it was weird to watch me sell fish, but I just smiled and said, "It's good, what's that?" I hate me for selling fish. ”
"No," Yingqi shook his head and said, "It's okay if Miss Qiao doesn't want to say it, my sister and I live in this town now, and if you need help in the future, you can come to me." ”
"Okay." I nodded.
"Give me two fish." A customer walked over.
"Okay, please wait." I bent down to thread the line for this aunt, and when I stood up, I found that the eagle was gone.
"Girl, this is what the boy gave you just now." Auntie handed it over. I gave her the fish and said, "Thank you." ”
I opened it and saw that there were more than a dozen taels of silver in it, and I knew that Eagle Chess was trying to help myself. Since the Eagle Chess Man was not there, I couldn't pay it back if I wanted to, so I had to put the money away, put it in my sleeve, and continue to sell things.
The Ninth Master was drinking on the street with wine. While walking, I accidentally bumped into the bag line. Bao Xing was very angry and said, "Are you blind? Drinking and running around? ”
The Ninth Master sneered and continued to leave.
"Well, don't go." Two of Bao Xing's subordinates grabbed Jiu Ye: "If I don't beat you today, I won't have a long memory next time." ”
After saying that, the two subordinates of Bao Xing began to do it, and the ninth master did not show weakness, and also fought with others, but accidentally scratched his face. The Ninth Master was furious and pushed them all to the ground.
Then he got up and left, and Bao Xing was very angry and said, "Brothers, give him a good look next time." Walk. ”
In the afternoon of the same day. I came to the hotel as usual to pay for the wine.
"Boss, I'm here to pay." I pulled out the money and counted it.
"Girl, it's a total of eight cents." The shopkeeper said.
I counted eight copper plates, handed them over, and said, only to hear the boss say while collecting the money: "Girl, your father-in-law had a fight with someone today, you better look for him quickly." ”
When I heard this, I hurriedly said, "Thank you, boss." Then he ran out.
I searched everywhere, looking around, but I couldn't find where the ninth master was. I thought about it: Jiu Ye usually likes to go to brothels after drinking. Inns, government offices and beggars, now only brothels remain.
I ran over and stood in the doorway and looked around. Without the figure of the ninth master, I want to go in person.
"Well, girl, you can't come in here." A man stopped me.
"Hello, has there been a drunk, tattered-clad boy who has been here in the afternoon?" I asked hurriedly.
"You're talking about beggars. The beggars will not let them in. "Man.
Also, how could a person like a beggar like the Ninth Master let him enter here. I had to say, "Thank you." Then he left.
I was suddenly grabbed by two people, and it turned out to be a drunken prostitute, and said, "Girl, you look good, do you want to take care of you?" ”
"You're looking for the wrong person." I wanted to continue to find the Ninth Master, so I ignored them.
"Well, I'm not looking for the wrong person, you're a girl. Go, follow me. "The old man insisted on pulling me away, and I threw off his sleeves and prepared to flee.
"Someone, catch him." Four people carrying a sedan chair came out behind the old man and stopped me.
I was ready to fight them, but when I attacked, it seemed that there was no strength in my feet, and I turned around and kicked, which made me a little dizzy: maybe I was not nourishing, and I was a little weak from hunger.
I punched, but I didn't expect to be bounced back, and I sat down all of a sudden. I thought something was going to happen, but I felt like I was fluttering, and I was picked up all of a sudden.
After a while, the dizziness was a little less, and I finally saw where I was, I stood up, only to see Shilan walk in, and shouted happily when she saw me awake: "Brother, sister is awake." ”
I touched my head and said, "Why am I here?" ”
"My brother saw you surrounded by people, so he came to your rescue." Selan.
"Miss Qiao, come over and have some food." Yingqi came in with a bowl of chicken soup and a few side dishes, and I swallowed my saliva and said, "Then you're welcome." ”
I walked over and started eating, it was so delicious, I hadn't eaten such a good meal in a long time.
"The doctor came and said that you are anemic, didn't I just give you money a few days ago? Why didn't you make up for it? Eagle asked.
I swallowed the food in my mouth and said, "I want to keep your money and return it to you, and it should not be easy for you." ”
"Sister Qiao, we have opened a cloth shop, and we can live very rich every day." Shilan was afraid that I would be too restrained.
"If you don't sue me, it doesn't matter what your situation is. But you have to take the money. Eagle said firmly.
I nodded and said, "Then I'll borrow you and pay you back when I have the money." ”
"Okay." Eagle nodded.
I remembered Jiu Ye's injury halfway through eating, so I asked Yingqi: "Yingqi, do you have any bone-setting medicine?" ”
"What do you need this for? Where did you get hurt? Eagle stood up, trying to touch my bones to see if anything was wrong.
I shrank back and said, "Eagle, I'm fine." ”
Eagle looked at it and understood that since I didn't say it was always justified, he said, "You wait, I'll get it." ”
I nodded. After the eagle left, Shilan came over and said, "Sister? What do you think of my brother? ”
"It's good." I replied as I ate.
"Then why don't you marry my brother?" Shilan suddenly cared about marriage at a young age.
I was taken aback: "Is this what your brother meant?" ”
"This is what I mean, in fact, the last time I took her to you, I thought you should be quite suitable to be my brother's wife, but I didn't expect that you are old acquaintances, wouldn't it be more fateful." Selan felt as if I was already going to marry her brother.
I smiled and said, "Your brother must be very happy to have your sister." ”
"That's it." Selan smiled wistfully.
Eagle walked in and said, "It's medicinal wine and gauze." ”
I picked it up and said, "Thank you," and I saw Eagle staring at my wounded chilblains and scars and stood up and said, "Then I'll go first." ”
"I'll send you." Eagle stands up and pulls up.
"No, I'm already familiar with this path." I politely declined and left.
When I came to the house, I saw that the ninth master was already lying on the bed, I walked over, took some cotton and applied the potion to the ninth master, the ninth master seemed to be awakened, opened his eyes and said, "What did you do?" ”
"Didn't do anything?" I replied calmly.
"Why don't you leave, I've been drinking for more than half a month, and I've been treating you coldly, why are you still cheeky here." Jiu Ye had a cold face, and the injury on his face didn't seem to hurt at all.
"I came in the hope that you can live a better life, and if you are like this every day, I will not leave for a day." I said stubbornly.
"I really don't understand you woman, when I was kind to you, you ignored me, and now when I scold you, you stick it upside down." The Ninth Master sneered.
"Yes, I'm just a cheap bone, not as good as you, the prince." I thought I could joke with him, but Jiu Ye grabbed my hand and said indifferently: "No matter what you do, I can't cheer up, unless, you promise to be with me." ”
Seeing that I looked at the Ninth Master, but didn't speak for a long time, the Ninth Master knew that he was just wishful thinking, smiled bitterly, and shook off my hand: "You better go." ”
I didn't want to go into any more detail about it, so I just said, "It's time to rest." Then he went out with the wine and gauze. (To be continued.) )