"Have you had dinner? I lay in bed for a day and starved to death. ”

"Now?"

Wang Huaiqing was a little incredulous.

"That's right."

Ye Xiaoyu replied.

"There should be something to eat in the night market."

Recently, she has been drinking porridge at home for several consecutive days, and Ye Xiaoyu feels that her sense of taste is about to fail.

"Okay, I know there's a stall at Dongjiekou that does pretty good food, so let's go together."

Looking at the pedestrians coming and going on the street, Wang Huaiqing said.

"Flat food? There's still a flat food seller here, I haven't eaten it for a long time, so let's hurry up. ”

Ye Xiaoyu was a little excited.

The so-called flat food, in fact, is also wonton, but it is different from the big wonton in the north, this kind of thing, thin skin and meat, boiled a bowl, plus seaweed, plus a little vinegar and chili, the taste is really good. In his previous life, Ye Xiaoyu liked to eat it very much, but after being reborn, because he didn't see this kind of thing, he gradually forgot about it. Now that I think about it, I haven't seen a flat food in years.

Seeing that Ye Xiaoyu was in a good mood, Wang Huaiqing couldn't help but be happy.

"Huaiqing ......"

As he walked forward, a familiar voice suddenly sounded behind him.

The two turned their heads at the same time and found Tian Yuyan standing there.

In addition to the usual luxurious accessories, Tian Yuyan is now like a kind girl next door.

"Rain chimney? Why are you here? ”

Seeing Tian Yuyun, Wang Huaiqing habitually had a bad premonition in his mind.

Ye Xiaoyu silently stood to the side, it seems that the plan to eat flat food together tonight is estimated to be in the soup again.

"I ...... I'm here to buy something...... And also...... It's just that I scraped together some money last time. I'll pay you back some ...... first."

Glancing at Ye Xiaoyu, who was looking down and doing nothing, Tian Yuyan said intermittently.

Since this person was able to pull Wang Huaiqing away in the rain last time, he must have understood this matter, so she didn't plan to hide it anymore.

When she came out just now, she went to Wang's house first, but because of the Lin family's relationship, she didn't go in, but pulled Yan Ming to inquire. Yan Ming has followed Wang Huaiqing since he was a child, so he knows Tian Yuyun. It's a pity that Yan Ming didn't know where Wang Huaiqing went. It's just a casual mentality. Tian Yuyan walked to Ye Xiaoyu's shop on West Street. But from a distance, I saw the scene of Wang Huaiqing and Ye Xiaoyu talking and laughing in front of the shop.

Tian Yuyun had always thought that Ye Xiaoyu and Wang Huaiqing were just ordinary friends, but from these experiences, the relationship between the two was far better than what he had seen.

"Nonsense. There wasn't much money either. Let's just leave it at that. ”

Wang Huaiqing said with a smile.

Last time, he scraped together the three hundred taels he borrowed to Tian Yuyan. He had already returned it the next day. From the time he agreed to help her, Wang Huaiqing never planned to let Tian Yuyun repay the money.

"Aren't there any other people in the family? How do you have to go out in person to buy something? ”

Facing Tian Yuyan, Wang Huaiqing always had countless worries.

"Stay in the house all day. I want to come out myself to breathe, and by the way, I will return the money to you. ”

A gust of wind blew, Tian Yuyan couldn't help but hug his arm, the night in Rongzhou City was indeed a little cold.

"Have you had dinner?"

After being silent for a while, Wang Huaiqing asked again.

"Not yet."

Tian Yuyun lowered his head and said.

In fact, she lied, she had eaten it before she went out. But seeing Ye Xiaoyu there, she couldn't help but blurt out.

"Xiaoyu and I are going to eat flat food at the stall at Dongjiekou, will you go with you?"

Sure enough, Wang Huaiqing began to invite.

Ye Xiaoyu pursed her lips, although the plan to eat flat food has not changed, but someone has come in out of thin air, and it will definitely be all kinds of embarrassment in the process of eating later.

"This ......"

Tian Yuyun glanced at Ye Xiaoyu, who was standing next to him, looking at Ye Xiaoyu elsewhere, a little hesitant.

"The stall is full of people, and it doesn't seem convenient for the second lady to go, right?"

Ye Xiaoyu turned his head to look at Wang Huaiqing and said.

“？”

Seeing Ye Xiaoyu say such a thing, Wang Huaiqing was a little surprised. Isn't that a clear rejection?

"Yes, then you two go, I won't go."

Tian Yuyun smiled awkwardly.

"Second lady, you misunderstood what I meant."

Ye Xiaoyu laughed.

"I mean, you two find a more secluded restaurant, and I'll go eat flat food."

"There's nothing wrong with finding a restaurant, but since it's dinner, let's get along together."

After understanding Ye Xiaoyu's meaning, Wang Huaiqing immediately objected.

"But I really want to eat flat food today."

Looking at Wang Huaiqing, Ye Xiaoyu whispered.

The three of them ate together, and she didn't want to be a light bulb with a few hundred watts there.

"Let's go eat with the two of you, it's not too early, I'm ...... I'll go back first. ”

Tian Yuyun said, looking a little sad.

"Little fish."

Wang Huaiqing looked down at Ye Xiaoyu.

Since the last incident, he also realized that he could no longer be alone with Tian Yuyan, but every time he saw Tian Yuyan show such an expression, he immediately relented. It's not okay for two people to eat alone, but with Ye Xiaoyu by their side, there should be no problem.

"Okay, okay, let's go eat together."

Ye Xiaoyu compromised. She knew what Wang Huaiqing was taboo about, everyone was like this, if she persisted, it seemed to be unreasonable.

"You should have done this a long time ago, and I'll accompany you to eat flat food next time."

Wang Huaiqing was a little happy.

Tian Yuyun also smiled. But a hint of disappointment flashed in her eyes. She didn't want Ye Xiaoyu to eat with the two of them at all, especially after knowing that Ye Xiaoyu was a woman.

*

"So, you invited those scholars to dinner to appease their anger?"

After listening to Zou Youheng's tirade about today's events, Zou Yu asked lightly.

"Not really."

Stay on your knees all the time. Zou Youheng's legs began to go numb.

"When those scholars were in the teahouse, their feelings had already been appeased by me. Merely...... I asked them to eat together to make it a better way to close. Because there was one person who was constantly agitating, I was afraid that as soon as we left, the feelings of that group of people would be stirred up again. ”

Anyway, Zhou Ming bleed to invite him to dinner, and Zou Youheng felt that he had done it right, but now that he looks at it, he did it completely wrong.

"Aren't you here to show off your wealth?!"

Although Zou Yu's tone was much soothed than before, his expression was not much better.

"Dad, I've never thought of it like that. And. The money for this dinner was also paid by Zhou Ming. I'm just like the scholars. It's also a rubbing. ”

Zou Youheng bowed his head.

The son of the prefect sounds good to say, but he can't even take out 2 taels of silver in his hand now.

"Master, although Heng'er is usually a little skinny. But he never did anything out of proportion. ”

See the atmosphere is relaxed. Wu began to help.

"You said you were going to eat. But outsiders don't see it that way, just because of your inconsiderate decision, it's now spread all over the city. What will I do in the future......"

Zou Yu frowned.

"Daddy......"

Zou Youheng was helpless.

He really didn't think about it so much at that time, and didn't consider the impact of his actions on the Zou family and Zou Yu's reputation. I never thought that a momentary energy would lead to such a big consequence.

But there's definitely something strange about it.

In less than half a day, not only were the spreads spread all over the city, but also leaflets were distributed, and Zou Youheng knew who was behind the ghost when he thought about it. But the news of having a meal in a restaurant has already spread, and now if you remedy it, it will not only be passive, but also very difficult.

"Get up......"

Zou Yu knew that Zou Youheng was not lying, but since this matter was used by someone with a heart, it couldn't be solved for a while.

"Dad, I have come up with a solution."

Zou Youheng stood up from the ground tremblingly, and suddenly an idea flashed through his mind.

"What's the solution?"

Zou Yu was still expressionless.

"Master, today is also the day of our Heng'er exam, can't you be a little happier?"

Wu couldn't stand it.

Such a big happy event, it stands to reason that it should be celebrated, and it doesn't matter if there is no celebration, Zou Youheng made him kneel for a long time as soon as he came back.

Zou Yu did not speak.

seemed to be waiting for Zou Youheng's next words.

"Dad, that's right. The best way to silence a rumor is to trigger another, bigger rumor, and if the people of the city are allowed to focus on something else, they will naturally forget about it. ”

Zou Youheng couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth as he spoke.

He felt that if this method could be approved by Zou Yu, Ye Xiaoyu should thank himself.

"Because of my carelessness, I let people with bad intentions take advantage of the loopholes, and there are rumors about our family everywhere in the city now, but as long as we do one more thing and attract the attention of the people, it should be solved."

"What are you going to do?"

Zou Yu asked flatly. Although Zou Youheng said some truth, he has never been used to praising his son in person.

"Dad, isn't the third of March coming soon?"

Zou Youheng said.

"In previous years, March 3 was to sing mountain songs or something, this year we can make it grander, in addition to retaining the previous programs, you can also add some other activities, in addition to the Yamen can cooperate with some pastry shops, March 3, as long as the elderly and children who live in this Rongzhou City, you can get a pastry with your household registration book."

"Heng'er, your idea is good, but this expense is not small......"

Wu was worried.

"Mother, you're right, this expenditure is indeed not small, but if you compare it with the rice and grain that the yamen opened a warehouse in previous years, it is nothing. And pastries are not the necessities of life for the common people, it is spring, it is the time to eat some glutinous soft things, which can better reflect the father's mind for the sake of the people. (To be continued......)