It turned out that after the grandfather and grandson came to Jingshi, they found that although there are many restaurants in Jingshi, the competition is also extremely fierce, if you don't have some special talents, it is difficult to find opportunities even for singing.

Du Xiaoman can only sing some Shandong tunes, although he is very beautiful, but he does not have a particularly outstanding talent, unless he goes to a place like Qinglou to sing, otherwise, not many restaurants are willing to give them a chance.

Although she couldn't eat, Du Xiaoman didn't want to go to the Qinglou to sing, she had been very strict with herself since she was a child, and she regarded innocence as more important than her life. Although singing in the Qinglou is not the same as coming out in the Qinglou, the grandfather and grandson think that in such a place, it is inevitable that they will lose their innocence sooner or later, so they only choose the restaurant in Beijing to try singing.

The audition is generally three to five days, and the time given by each restaurant is inconsistent. But the restaurant is not a good hall, if the audition effect is not good, no boss is willing to let them occupy the pit and not. Unless it is a shameless person who covets Du Xiaoman's beauty, they have unfortunately encountered this kind of person in Qingzhou and Jingshi. Fortunately, the other party saw that the grandfather and grandson were desperate and their attitudes were extremely resolute, so they all gave up.

Mochizuki Tower is already the tenth restaurant they auditioned, today is the last day of the three-day audition, if there is no improvement, then don't think about singing in Mochizuki Tower.

The grandfather and grandson imagined that if there was still no chance on the side of Mochizuki Tower, they would leave Jingshi in two days. As for where to go, I didn't think about it, so I could only take one step at a time.

After listening to the old man's narration, Zhong Nan didn't know how to respond - if it was really as Liu Donghai said, what injustice Du Xiaoman's grandson had suffered, he would help him, it would indeed be a trivial matter; But the current situation is that the grandfather and grandson have not been troubled, which makes it difficult for him, and he can't close all these restaurants that don't let them sing songs.

Seeing that Zhong Nan didn't speak, Liu Donghai couldn't figure out the relationship between the two parties, so it was not easy to make decisions on his behalf, so he fell silent.

Du Xiaoman on the side enlivened up the atmosphere, "Brother Zhong, it seems that we are really destined!" ”

Zhong Nan also felt that he and Du Xiaoman had a good fate, if it was a few days earlier or a few days later, the two would really not meet.

"It's quite fateful." Zhong Nan also smiled, and then made a decision, "Old man, Miss Du, since we are so fateful, then I can't say anything if I don't help today." ”

"If you have any difficulties, just say it, as long as it is within your ability, I will never shirk!"

Du Xiaoman didn't speak, just looked at his grandfather; The old man looked at his granddaughter, then at Zhong Nan and Liu Donghai, lowered his head and thought for two minutes, then raised his head, "Benefactor, with your favor, I will show my face to the little old man." I, I don't have any requests, I just hope that you can take my Xiaoman in and let her be a concubine for you; It's really not good, it's okay to be a girl or something for you. ”

"I know that my benefactor is a good person, so I beg you with a shy old face. Little Lao'er's days are numbered, the only thing that can't be relieved is this granddaughter, she has no father and mother since she was a child, and she has suffered a lot with me, and she has not lived a good life. I'm sorry for her! ”

"Grandpa, I don't feel bitter, I don't feel bitter!" Du Xiaoman hugged his grandfather, and the two cried bitterly.

Zhong Nan and Liu Donghai were also so moved, one tilted his head to prevent tears from flowing, and the other wiped the corners of his eyes with his cuffs.

"Let the two of you laugh!" The old man quickly recovered his emotions, wiped his old tears, and then said to Zhong Nan: "Benefactor, my Xiaoman is well-behaved and sensible, and the female celebrity is doing well. Although I'm a little older now, I've always been careful to abide by the law of etiquette, and I will never let your benefactor insult you. ”

Du Xiaoman is only nineteen years old, and in later generations, he is still at the age of flowers; However, at that time, most women were married at the age of fifteen or sixteen, so it seems that she is indeed "a little older" when she is almost twenty years old.

"Old man, what do you mean by saying that time is running out?" Zhong Nan diverted the topic.

"Don't hide it from your benefactor, I have been terminally ill a long time ago, and I won't be alive in a few days. I'm not afraid of death, but I'm afraid that after I die, my poor granddaughter will be bullied. The old man wiped his tears and continued, "Benefactor, you can do it and accept Xiaoman." ”

"Old man, aren't you wronged Miss Du?" Zhong Nan was puzzled.

"Brother Zhong, I'm willing. Even if I can't be a concubine, serve you tea and water, and serve you in your daily life, I am willing. Du Xiaomandai replied on behalf of the old man.

"This ......" Zhong Nan was very embarrassed, not that he didn't want to accept Du Xiaoman, "everyone has a love for beauty", the other party is young and beautiful, and it is exactly the type he likes.

Although at that time, it was normal for a wealthy person to buy a concubine or maid, Zhong Nan always felt that he was taking advantage of others' danger, which made him a little unacceptable to the higher education of later generations. In addition, in Zhong Nan's view, the two do not have much emotional foundation, and he is afraid that he will delay each other's lifelong happiness.

In fact, only a person like Zhong Nan who has the thinking of later generations will think like this. In the eyes of men at that time, as long as the woman is willing, they can't ask for it, which man doesn't want to have three wives and four concubines, hugging left and right!

Du Xiaoman was very hesitant when he saw Zhong Nan, and thought that the other party didn't look down on her, "Does Brother Zhong think I'm not worthy of you?" Although Xiao Man has been wandering outside, he has been clean and self-conscious, and he is still a yellow flower......

Before the other party could finish speaking, Zhong Nan took over the conversation. He knew how much courage it took for a woman at this time to say such words, and he couldn't let the other party lose his self-esteem, "I never doubt Miss Du's innocence, I'm just worried that I have wronged you." ”

"I don't feel wronged, as long as I can be by Brother Zhong's side, I am willing to do whatever I want!" Du Xiaoman said firmly.

"Why are you so stupid, what is so good about Brother Zhong that is worth your doing?" Zhong Nan was also moved by the other party's infatuation.

"Brother Zhong, do you remember our meeting in Qingzhou?" Du Xiaoman recalled the old days, and tears filled his eyes, "When I was separated from you, I secretly swore that if God gave me the opportunity to see Brother Zhong again, no matter what, I would stay by your side." ”

"......" The women have said so, what else can Zhong Nan say.

"Benefactor, in fact, you don't know, we found relatives in Qingzhou, and after settling down, Xiao Man also looked for you everywhere, but there was no news." The old man added on the side.

"Oh, after that, I went to Korea to fight, and I didn't return to Qingzhou until more than half a year later. Later, I was transferred to Dongchang, and then I went to Jizhou, and I only arrived in Beijing last year. Zhong Nan explained.

"I see. I'll just say, why didn't I find out the news of my eldest brother at half o'clock later. Du Xiaoman suddenly realized.

"Even if I've been in Qingzhou, you may not be able to find me. How much freedom does a soldier have? ”

"That's why I said we were destined." Du Xiaoman happily continued, "In the dark, freedom and providence!" ”

Zhong Nan also deeply believes that there are so many places in the country, and if you don't go anywhere else, you have to go to Jingshi; There are so many restaurants in Beijing, and if you don't go to other restaurants, you have to come to Moon Tower. And the time was just right, if the storyteller had said a quarter or two more, or their private room was in a different location, or he had just closed the window......

Needless to say, Zhong Nan really realized the meaning of that sentence at this time: everything is just right, just at this time, just at this place, just right here you are.

After a while, Zhong Nan muttered: "Old man, Miss Du, the top priority is to treat the old man, in case there is still treatment!" As for Miss Du's question, I think so. There is still a spare room in the backyard of my house, and if the girl doesn't dislike it, she can stay there first. ”

"If Miss Du finds a place to go later, she can move out at any time; If after a while, Miss Du still thinks that I am a good person, let's talk about other things. ”

"Look, how about I do that?"

The old man looked at his granddaughter, after all, the most important thing in this matter is Du Xiaoman's opinion.

Du Xiaoman thought about it, and then nodded, "Then according to Brother Zhong's meaning!" ”

In fact, Du Xiaoman's idea is very simple, she is determined to marry Zhong Nan, as for the time, it doesn't matter. In her opinion, as long as she lives in the Zhong family, it is a sure thing to pass through the door.

After discussing the matter, Zhong Nan called Xiao Er and added food and wine again. This time, the old man did not refuse to sit down again, and the four of them finished the meal together.

After the meal, Liu Donghai retired first. Zhong Nan took his grandfather and grandson and returned to Zhongfu in a carriage.

When he arrived at the door, Zhong Nan was still thinking about how to explain to Qiu Xiang. I went out for a meal, and when I came back, there were two more people, the key is that one of them is still a woman, a beautiful woman who wants to marry her husband wholeheartedly, what does this make Qiu Xiang think?

After the three of them got out of the carriage, Zhong Nan walked into the backyard with his two grandchildren and happened to meet the oncoming Qiu Xiang.

"Xianggong, you're back!" As soon as Qiu Xiang finished saying hello, she saw two strangers beside Zhong Nan, "Xianggong, who are the two of them?" ”

"Say hello to my sister! My name is Du Xiaoman, this is my grandfather, and the two of us are Brother Zhong's...... Brother Zhong's old acquaintance. Du Xiaoman explained the identities of the two of them, and this "old knowledge" was used very well.

Qiu Xiang looked at Zhong Nan with a slightly inquiring and puzzled look. Seeing this, Zhong Nan immediately echoed Du Xiaoman, "That's right, Qiu Xiang, they are my old acquaintances in Shandong, yes, old acquaintances, hehe!" After speaking, he pointed to Qiu Xiang and said to Du Xiaoman, "This is my lady, Qiu Xiang." ”

"It turned out to be Sister Qiuxiang, and I will need my sister to take care of Xiao Man in the future!" Du Xiaoman stepped forward to give Qiu Xiang a look.