Chapter VIII: Retribution
The wooden box was quickly removed from the sealed suitcase.
Zhang Xin stepped forward and picked up the wooden box and said, "Xu Yi, did you seal this personally?"
"Yes. Xu Yi said without hesitation, "There is a stamp on this box with a subordinate, and there will never be a mistake." ”
Zhang Xin nodded slowly, and said, "Gu Bin, why do you suspect that this thousand-year-old cold iron is wrong?"
Although Gu Bin didn't say it directly, everyone present was not stupid, so they naturally understood it. By doing this, Gu Bin was doubting the authenticity of this thousand-year-old cold iron. Otherwise, why didn't he ask to check Xu Tiansheng's best elixir.
Gu Bin had already prepared and said, "Director Zhang, when Steward Xu was collecting this thing, his subordinates glanced at it nearby. At that time, there were some doubts in my heart, and now that this thing is about to be put into storage, it will be too late to say anything, so my subordinates will be so presumptuous. ”
"Oh, you can tell it's wrong at a glance. Hehe, Xu Yi, it seems that your ability is far inferior to others. Zhang Xin stroked his beard and smiled.
Everyone laughed dumbly, Zhang Xin's words seemed to be ridiculing Xu Yi, but anyone could hear the sarcasm.
Gu Bin was unconscious, and said, "Please be in charge of the taste." ”
Zhang Xin glanced at him coldly, turned his head and said, "Xu Yi, what do you say." ”
Xu Yi said solemnly: "Gu Steward, this thousand-year-old cold iron has been carefully identified by me, and there will never be a mistake, you slander me so much, I don't know what your intentions are?"
"Gu didn't target you, but he couldn't bear to see you fool the sect elders with fakes. If you provoke the anger of the elders, won't we be implicated by you in vain?"
"Hmph, I can't bear it. Xu Yi turned around suddenly, hugged his fists and said: "Lord Steward, Xu, please open the box for inspection, if the goods are wrong, Xu is willing to resign from this position as a steward, and be an ordinary helper in this appraisal room." ”
Xin You's eyes were deep, and he said slowly: "Gu Bin, what do you say?"
Gu Bin chuckled and said, "My lord, my subordinates are just suspicious, and Steward Xu is too impulsive." ”
Xin You pondered for a moment and said: "Open the box for inspection, if the goods are wrong, Xu Yi will suspend his position as a steward and make meritorious contributions in the appraisal room." But if the goods are correct...... Xu Yi, Lao Zhang stepped back, this appraisal room supervisor is yours. ”
"Yes, thank you, sir. Xu Yi said loudly, then glanced at Gu Bin with a sneer, and opened the box without hesitation.
For some reason, Gu Bin, who was originally full of confidence, suddenly felt a little empty. Perhaps Xu Yi was too calm, which actually shook his confidence.
The box opened, revealing the metal block inside.
The moment he saw this piece of metal, Gu Bin's face changed drastically, his lips trembled a few times, and he looked at Xu Hui with anger.
The fake thousand-year-old cold iron was made by him himself, and he kept in mind the size and style of the stones. But at this time, although the metal blocks placed in the wooden box were almost the same size, they were very different in appearance, and they were not the same stone at all.
Looking at the confident smile on Xu Hui's face with a hint of sarcasm, Gu Bin suddenly understood.
Of course, he is carefully set up, but why didn't Xu Hui plan and lead himself in?
He looked up blankly, and when he saw the eyes of Xin You, Zhang Xin, and his colleagues, he suddenly felt that the eyes of these people were piercing, and it seemed that everyone was mocking him.
Zhang Xin picked up the cold iron in the box, looked at it carefully for a moment, and said: "Lord Steward, the old man guarantees with decades of credibility, this is indeed a genuine thousand-year-old cold iron. ”
Xin You nodded slowly and said, "Gu Bin, do you see clearly?"
The corners of Gu Bin's mouth twitched, and he muttered, "No, it's not ......"
"What's not?"
"Not this one. Gu Bin subconsciously said, "The stones of that day are not like this." ”
Xin You's face sank, and he scolded angrily: "Ridiculous. Then, he said aloud: "The old man has a word first, Xu Yi." ”
"In. ”
"From next month, you'll be the head of the appraisal room. Lao Zhang, do a good job of handover, don't make a mess. ”
"Yes. Zhang Xin and Xu Hui bowed at the same time, and the smiles on their faces were full of joy.
Xin You waved his hand and said, "Seal the box, the old man will go up the mountain to deliver the goods tonight, you should be careful at home and don't make mistakes." After a pause, he said again: "Gu Bin, suspend your stewardship and reflect at home, and wait for the old man to come back and deal with it." ”
Gu Bin's face was as earthy as the color of the earth, and he only replied yes.
Xu Yi took the opportunity to take a step forward and said, "Lord Director, my subordinates still have something to tell." ”
"Speak. ”
"The dog Xu Yi has completed the transportation of the Great Zhou Tian, and according to the custom, he can enter the mountain to practice at the outer gate. So his subordinates wanted to ask the adults to take him up the mountain and be his guide. ”
"Oh, this is a happy event, haha, there are people under the old man's family who have achieved success, and they are gratifying. Xin You laughed and said, "You also have to urge your children and juniors a lot, and you must not relax." ”
Everyone responded and congratulated Xu Hui and his son.
Qiaoqi Pavilion is one of the industries of the sect, and most of the stewards in the cabinet are from outside disciples, and they can be regarded as people in Qiaoqi Sect. Therefore, when their children and descendants are successful in their cultivation, they can automatically worship in the mountain gate. This can also be regarded as a means for the sect to spread its branches, select the best of the best, and benefit each other.
The crowd gradually dispersed, Xu Hui took a leave of absence for half a day and returned home with his son.
What they need to carry up the mountain, they have already prepared. It's just that seeing that the separation is imminent, Xu Hui is a little reluctant.
"Yi'er, once you enter the mountain, you will be one of the outer disciples. There is no one to take care of you in the mountains, and you have to do everything yourself. Xu Hui babbled.
Xu Yi listened with a wry smile, he never knew that his father, who had been with him for more than ten years, also had such a mother-in-law side. However, listening to his father's nagging, there was a warm current in his heart, which made him quite emotional.
"Father, I can take care of myself. But be careful not to miss again, but no one will help you finish it. Xu Yi said with a grin.
Xu Hui glared at the son angrily, but the faint sorrow in his heart slowly disappeared.
Also, although this son's cultivation talent is not the best, he has been quite capable in dealing with people for more than ten years, not only has he never caused any trouble for himself, but it has been quite helpful to his career. I guess I can take care of myself when I go into the mountain alone this time.
"Father, what are you going to do with Gu Bin?"
Xu Hui sneered and said, "Hmph, if he is so targeted at his father, he will naturally not have a good life." ”
Xu Yi shook his head slightly and said, "Father, you don't need to personally target him. ”
"Oh, did you let your father endure this bad breath?"
"No, father, you can be magnanimous, and you will not be held accountable for this matter, and there is no need to fight in the future. But just keep one thing in mind, no matter how much he asks, keep him in the appraisal room, right under your nose. ”
Xu Hui was stunned, pondered for a moment, and couldn't help but light up slightly, looking at his son with a rather complicated look.
This stinky boy, fortunately, is Lao Tzu's own son!