Chapter Twenty-Eight: The Thank-You Banquet Is Interesting
The master was reluctant to go to Widow Jiang's house for dinner, so he repeatedly excused himself. Pen, fun, pavilion www. biquge。 info Widow Jiang said that you have done such a big thing, how can you do it without thanks? So he tried his best to invite, showing the sincerity of his gratitude, and even started to pull Haizi and them. The master pondered for a while, and then went with Widow Jiang half-pushed and half-on-the-spot.
Walking into Jiang's house again, the man in his fifties had already started cooking. Widow Jiang let her master and Haizi into the house, and beckoned her daughter to accompany them to chat, and then she and her goddaughter helped the man cook.
The master sat on the kang and didn't talk much, smoking vigorously, as if he was thinking about something. Haizi didn't sit down, but stood next to the master, coping with talking to the girl called Hua.
The sound of pots and pans clattering came from the outhouse, and the smell of food wafted in. Haizi coped with Xiaohua's words, while looking at the master who was speechless, figuring out his thoughts. Haizi knows the master very well, and the master has his purpose in speaking or doing things, but isn't the purpose of coming here today achieved? Liu Lianzhu has also seen it, and the matter has been done, why did he come back here to eat again? Haizi was a little puzzled, and guessed wildly.
After a while, the meal was ready and put on the kang table. Widow Jiang warmly beckoned Master and Haizi to 'eat', brought clean water, asked the two to wash their hands, and then pushed Master and Haizi to sit in the kang, served the food, and prepared to eat.
The master was courteously given to the chief, Haizi was on the left, the older girl was on the right, the widow Jiang and her girl were on the side, and the old man was sitting on the ground with a stool, facing the master, responsible for serving food and vegetables at any time. There are four small dishes on the table, although they are not sumptuous, but they are also exquisite, which is difficult for ordinary farmers to eat. There were six wine cups on the table, all full of wine.
"Come, there's nothing to eat, thin wine and vegetarian dishes, Mr. Wang doesn't have to see outside. I'm a woman's family, I won't say anything, it's an honor to meet Mr. today, give us to eliminate disasters and solve problems, turn evil into good fortune, our mother will accompany Mr. and the apprentice to drink two glasses, my man can't drink, let him drink a glass and then just let it. A few of us have done it, to show my heart, and I hope that the two of you will appreciate the face, and I will do it first. After Widow Jiang finished speaking, she dried it in one bite, and the master and her two girls also did it.
"I don't know how to drink, please spare me, I'll eat more vegetables." Haizi did not drink alcohol, indicating that he could not drink.
"That's not good, I accompany my master all day long, how can anyone who can't drink? Give me a face. This kid is really good at talking, call me aunt, my heart is warm, don't drink your little sister, don't let me. Widow Jiang persuaded Haizi with a smile on her face. In those days, children generally called married women aunts and aunts, and few called aunts, unless they were related to each other. Haizi called her aunt one after another, which really made Widow Jiang very happy.
Hua, who was sitting on the side, also helped Hai Zi pick up the cup at this time, and poured it into Hai Zi's mouth with a smile: "Little brother, give my sister some face, I recognize you as a younger brother, if you don't drink the little sister, you will be spanked." ”
Haizi dodged left and right, and said that he really couldn't drink, his face was red, and he was a little embarrassed. Seeing this, the master hurriedly played a round: "My apprentice really hasn't drunk alcohol. Since the eldest sister said it, you can drink some and try it, drink as much as you can, at this age, it's okay to drink a little wine, just don't get drunk. ”
"That's right, I still have to speak from the master." Seeing that Haizi was drinking slowly, Widow Jiang hurriedly picked up everyone's wine glass and poured wine: "Come, it's all full, I'm happy today, don't pretend to be a gentleman, just drink it, you can't get off the table if you don't drink well." You have known each other for a day, and I don't know what to call it, my surname is Jiang, and the people in Tunzi call me Jiang Damei, my two girls, the big one is called Yunhong, the small one is called Xiaohua, this old thing is surnamed Wang, and they all call him Wang Laohan, and he can't press a fart with a bar, but he is a good person who can work. Today, Mr. Big Brother brought good luck to my family, and helped my girl to give a lifelong event, which can go to my heart disease, this great kindness can not be repaid, and then I salute Big Brother a cup to express my gratitude! Everyone also followed Widow Jiang. Xiaohua put down the wine glass, felt surprised, and asked her mother, "Does his family really agree?" How so? When will I do something? ”
"My good girl, don't worry, the nobles we met have told you about this, you just wait for the happy event." Widow Jiang was happy in her heart: "Quickly pour wine for the two nobles, don't give a glass of toast, thank you." ”
The girl named Xiaohua was also really obedient, and she had a drink with the master and Haizi alone. Haizi insisted that he couldn't drink it anymore, and the remaining half cup of Xiaohua also drank it.
In this way, you persuaded me one by one, and everyone was almost drunk. The two girls, in particular, were even more drunk and crimson, often losing their temper intentionally or unintentionally. Yun Hong simply unbuttoned her clothes, her chest loomed, sometimes pretending to drink too much and lying on the master's body, and sometimes secretly touching the master's legs. Although Xiaohua's side is better, it is enough for Haizi, but fortunately, Haizi often uses the excuse of drinking too much, and leaves the table from time to time to hide for a while. The master remained motionless, sitting there like a clay statue carved from wood. Widow Jiang and the old man turned a blind eye, and Widow Jiang also took the opportunity to tease and stir up the atmosphere from time to time, for fear that the interest at the dinner table would fall.
Women in the north can drink, and they are not so particular, this is a habit that has been cultivated for a long time in the cold weather and the difficult environment, and the men in the average family do not care, let alone a family like Widow Jiang. However, women drink and drink, and they are generally very modest, and it is still rare for them not to get drunk and not give up, which may be related to their family situation.
"It's fun today, it's all drunk, and no one can play tricks. My girl will have a mother-in-law from today, and there will be a chance to find a mother-in-law for my godgirl in the future, and we are all going through the days. This is the blessing brought by the two nobles, I want to thank the two benefactors, Mr. and the high disciple are open to drink, drink too much to live here, don't pretend to be fake. Widow Jiang was still interested.
"I love to hear what the eldest sister says, people still have to live a serious life, and the poor are also down-to-earth. I see that your family is not well-off, just barely making ends meet, and it is not easy to do anything these days. The master, who had not spoken all this time, straightened his waist and began to speak.
"Mr. Don't hide it, this business is not done by people, but whoever has a way to do this will have no face to see people! No one dared to come to Bentunzi, for fear of jokes, even if there were occasional old errands, they had to run to the wilderness. There is no way, if no one comes, I have to run to other tunzi to pull, and there is no place to put my face, it is really better to live than to die. Widow Jiang said with tears in her eyes.
"It seems to be difficult, all these ten miles and eight tuns have been run all over, right? When the child is certain again, it's still going through the days. The master still said slowly.
"No, I don't dare to go to the tunzi in front of me, and I know a lot of people. From now on, I think about it, listen to Mr., live a good life, even if you die poor, you can't do this! Widow Jiang burst into tears, and she seemed to be remorseful.
"Alright, let's not talk about that. Drink, come, my apprentice and I will have a drink with you, thank you for your hospitality! I'm also happy today, especially after listening to the words of the eldest sister, I'm even happier to drink together! "The master offered to drink.
The wine table was lively again, and everyone drank to their heart's content. Haizi did not dare to continue drinking, and the master often told him, 'Wine is a poison that pierces the intestines, color is a steel knife that scrapes bones, wealth is a Huangquan pass, and qi is the root of trouble', and warned him not to be greedy for wine, sex, wealth, and qi. Haizi often remembered that with the master in front of him at the moment, he didn't dare to drink more, but just coped with watching them eat and drink unscrupulously. These people were really interested, and they didn't stop until everyone was full of food and drink.
The old man removed the table and served tea. The master drank a bowl and said, "It's not early, it's time to go, there is no banquet in the world that will not be dispersed." It's a pleasure to meet you, thank you big sister for your hospitality. These three oceans were given by the Liu family, even if I paid for the meal, I left, you should also rest. ”
"How can this be done? If we haven't given you money yet, how can we ask for your money? This is too much to look down on the girl, put it away, I can't bear it. It's so late, don't go, big brother, if you can afford to be a sister, just live here, and the old sister will honor you. The eldest brother is a cheerful person, it is not easy to go south and north, lonely, I understand this, and please give the eldest brother this little face. Widow Jiang grabbed the master and stuffed the money back into his waist, and lost her temper intentionally or unintentionally.
The master seemed to be in a good mood today, and he was not in a hurry, but he just said: "I received the kindness of the eldest sister, the apprentice is still young, I can't lead him to the evil path, let's go to live in the big car shop, and we will leave." ”
"Big brother, let this little brother live with me, there is that old thing across the way, I can't him. Let the two sisters live in a room, you live in a room alone, nothing happens, it's so late, and you drink so much wine, I don't feel at ease when you go, it seems that the eldest sister is too unreasonable and doesn't understand the rules. Big brother, do you think this is okay? Widow Jiang stopped the master and told the old man: "Go, get some water, let the two masters wash and rest, and rest early." ”
"No, I just said go. You take these three oceans first, it is the fixed money I paid, I still have something to ask you to do, if you are willing to help, you can take it, I will come after dinner tomorrow morning, everyone go to bed early tonight, don't miss tomorrow's things. After the master finished speaking, he walked out.
"I wonder what my eldest brother wants me to do? You can help the eldest brother do things, but the money can't be collected. Widow Jiang insisted.
"Okay, I'll take the money first, and I'll talk about it tomorrow, and I'll leave!" The master no longer listened to their retention, led Haizi out of the house, said goodbye to the family, and went straight to the big car shop to stay.
Haizi felt that the master was still a little too drunk, and hurriedly stepped forward to help him.
"It's okay, I'm awake. Men should have concentration and think more about things. Real people don't show their faces, and they don't show real people. People have no long-term concerns, there will be near-term worries, and when they see it, they will take action, and they will be strong first, and then they will suffer. The rivers and lakes are sinister, and beware everywhere. Master said as he walked. Haizi didn't understand it, what the master said was wine, but it wasn't like it, and he was embarrassed to ask.
"You have made great progress in more than a year, and you have learned to use your brain, you can do things alone, tomorrow we will separate, you go to Jiangbei, I will go to the south of Harbin, and go to find Mrs. separately."
"I'm afraid I can't do it alone, if I mess up such a big thing, it's too late to regret it. Besides, how can you conclude that Mrs. is near Harbin City? Haizi said timidly.
"Judging from their skills, it seems that the three tigers of the Zhang family did it, but even Liu Zhuzhu didn't know about it, which shows that they did it very secretly. I just can't figure it out, are they trying to make money, or do they want to be famous? Not like that. Even if they didn't do it, they had to be blamed on them, didn't I let them run away? The bottom of their nest is in a small tunzi near Harbin, so it is most likely that the lady was hidden there. Liu Xuanzhu went to report the news, and they must have shaved a girl. The rest of the nest and evil forks don't know what to do, and they are scared, and they are easy to rescue. Jiangtaozi Road in Jiangbei is sparsely populated, and it is easy to hide people, and Madame is most likely to be there. The master said unhurriedly, and he didn't look at Haizi, and it didn't seem to be talking to Haizi.
Haizi's heart couldn't help but tremble, could it be that the master knew something? But he said: "If that's the case, let's go to Jiangbei first, and if we can't find it, let's go to the south of Harbin to find it." ”
"I'm just guessing that it's possible in both the North and the South. There are many tunzi in the south, which are chaotic and miscellaneous, and it is easier to find some in the north. I'm afraid that there will be many dreams at night, and I'm afraid that my wife will take advantage of the loose guard and act on her own, which will be dangerous, so we have to separate and go to find it quickly. ”
"I'm afraid that one person can't either."
"People bring less, but if they bring more, they get in the way. Let Jiang Damei's two girls go with us tomorrow, and let his old man help us find two nests. They are familiar with the road, and the women are easy to talk to, and they are easy to approach people. Let's just go and familiarize ourselves with the familiar road first, find them and let them come back to report the news, let's stay and watch, act when the opportunity comes, and wait for the bottom of the nest to come and rescue together. I can't find it, and I'll look for it together when the bottom of the nest comes. Pay more attention when you go to look for it, especially those small tunzi who have no way to turn their backs, and inquire carefully. This is a good opportunity for you, and it is a major matter concerning Madame, so be extra cautious. I guess your good luck is coming, and Madame won't have any major incidents, and they are all on the head of great luck. The master seemed to have drunk a lot, and he said a lot of things along the way, but Haizi always felt that the master had something to say, and it was inconvenient to ask in detail, so he just nodded and dealt with the master.
Early the next morning, the master led Haizi to Widow Jiang's house, and said to Widow Jiang: "We want to find someone in this village near Harbin, you have lived here for so many years, and you are familiar with the nearby tunzi, take us to walk around the tunzi, and help inquire." ”
"Who are you looking for? We are all familiar with the Tao, and we can help when we are busy, so you can say how to find it, right? Widow Jiang was still very enthusiastic and said to help as much as she could.
"One person led my apprentice to find it from the north of Harbin City, and one person led me to look for it from the south side of the city, and one person had to send a letter to my relatives and ask him to catch a car to pick me up, and if I didn't come back, let him go to the big car shop and wait for me. I'm afraid I won't be able to turn around for a day, and I have to stay outside for a night, but if I can't find it, I have to come back the next day. These three oceans are counted as my wages for you, and if I can find someone, I will be very grateful. Do you think that works? The master made a request, but he didn't say who to look for.
"Okay. Let Yunhong go with Mr., let Xiaohua go with your apprentice, and let that old thing deliver the letter. I can't walk, and I can't leave home, so I'm waiting for you at home. You two should take good care of my girls on the way, and don't let them be wronged. Widow Jiang was not polite this time, took the money from the master's hand, and sent the old man and the two girls on the road with a smile.
The master carefully explained to Haizi and the man who sent the letter, and then they broke up and left Liu's nest shop.