Chapter 125: The Man Who Supports the Waist Is Here (The Second Asks for a Monthly Pass)
The Jiang sisters came with bad intentions, but before they could face Gui Wu, they were scolded back by the Jiang family one by one.
Third Sister Jiang was full of shame and cautiously peeked at her husband. The third brother-in-law's face is pale, the only property in the family is his wife's dowry, not many people know about this, and now that it has been revealed, what do others think of him, so isn't he just eating soft rice?
Sister Jiang's face was not good, looking at Gui Wu in shock, not without a weak heart.
How did the fourth sister know so clearly about what happened back then? Did Gui Wu say it?
Sister Jiang's weak heart is naturally not the two hundred taels of silver that her mother's family did not pay back, but the fact that the two little uncles made a mistake in entering the moldy rice noodles and receiving a big order.
At that time, the shop of the eldest brother-in-law's family encountered a "crisis", and it was the eldest sister Jiang who went back to her parents' house to borrow money, and took out her dowry to make up the amount, so she reluctantly revitalized the shop.
For this reason, when the eldest brother-in-law and father and mother split the family, it was difficult to divide the shop, so they divided the grain and oil shop to the eldest son and eldest daughter-in-law, and the other sons shared some capital to make a living by themselves.
It is said that "no book is made without coincidence", but if there are too many "coincidences", it will naturally be boring.
Sister Jiang and eldest brother-in-law did things behind their backs, so they didn't have to share the shop with their brothers, so they kept this matter a secret, but they just left traces of the geese, and now they heard Jiang mention it, and they only thought that Gui Wu had investigated the matter, and they were vigilant.
The eldest brother-in-law still looked at the shop, then looked at Gui Wu and said, "No wonder Lao Wu is so happy to 'return to the sect', it seems that he has made a lot of money." ”
Gui Wu smiled lightly: "The eldest brother-in-law said that he was joking, who doesn't know that the account room before the teahouse was the eldest brother-in-law's cousin, and the eldest brother-in-law is going to check the old accounts?" ”
The eldest brother-in-law's expression was stiff, "If the water is clear, there are no fish", how many people in the world can stand up to inspection?
This is also what he didn't understand before, when Gui Wu was still taking care of the teahouse before, several sons-in-law were afraid that he would eat alone, so they all bought and installed people in it, and they never saw anything wrong with Gui Wu.
But to say that these shops and houses were all given by Master Jiang and Mrs. Jiang in private, and the eldest brother-in-law didn't believe it.
If Gui Wu was still "Jiang Wu", the old couple would be confused for a while, after all, they were adopted sons-in-law, and they were raised in their teens, which was different from other sons-in-law; But now that Gui Wu has "returned to the sect", even if the old couple wants to supplement their daughter, they can directly write it in Jiang's name as a dowry, just like they did to Jiang Sanjie back then, and it is also a guarantee for their daughter in the future.
Before the eldest brother-in-law could speak, he heard someone say, "What are you looking for?" ”
Watch the lively crowd disperse and walk in.
Compared with the anger of the Jiang sisters and their brothers-in-law, these people are much more relaxed.
The leader is in his fifties, burly and tall, with a shaved head, a white beard, introverted eyes, wearing short clothes, but fine silk, not vulgar, with a string of Nanmu Buddha beads the size of a dragon eye hanging around his neck, and a pair of eighteen bracelets full of pulp in his hand.
The old man was followed by two people, one of whom had an abacus hanging from his waist and a ring on his hand, and he couldn't wait for his chin to be turned to the sky; A scholar is dressed up, but he is wearing a half-new and not old robe, and his demeanor is gentle and elegant.
Behind the three of them, there were more than a dozen people, all of whom looked respectful, and only one of them was familiar to Gui Chongyang, who was the Zhong Xiaoyi he had seen before.
Gui Chongyang recognized that the abacus was Master Jiang, and couldn't help but be curious about the identity of the old man. Looking at the appearance of Master Jiang and Lao Ru, it seems that they respect the middleman.
"It's Mr. Yuan!" Du Qi was a little excited, and pulled Gui Chongyang and whispered.
Just by looking at the demeanor of the dress, you can tell that the old Confucian should be the teacher of Gui Wu and Zhong Xiaoyan, and if you look at the position of Zhong Xiaoyan, it is indeed behind the old Ru.
There were also a few young men with five big and three thick, with protruding temples, who followed behind the short old man. Even behind Master Jiang, he was not alone, but brought a few family members carrying bamboo baskets.
The eldest brother-in-law's face turned pale, and he looked at Master Jiang's gaze with a little pleading.
Master Jiang snorted lightly, turned his head, and his eyes fell on the second and third brothers-in-law.
The second brother-in-law's temperament is similar to that of Second Sister Jiang, unlike any responsibility, he drooped his head and hid behind his wife.
The third brother-in-law seems to be calm here, not as cowardly as the second brother-in-law, but his forehead is sweaty.
Master Jiang shook his head, his adopted daughter is a debt, and he is blind, so he picked these sons-in-law, all of them are things that can't be put on the table.
"What are you looking for?" The short old man looked around with a smile, his eyes fell on Gui Wu, and he spoke.
It turned out that it was he who opened his mouth and scared the eldest brother-in-law.
The eldest brother-in-law's face was bloodless, his knees were weak, and he was almost unsteady.
"Sir, father, Uncle Tie, why did you alarm a few of you?" Gui Wushang did not answer, and came forward to see them one by one.
The old man touched his beard and smiled: "If you don't send a post, the old man and others will come uninvited!" ”
Zhong Xiaoyan behind the old Confucian smiled and nodded at Jiang Wu, and a young man with a similar appearance next to him squeezed his eyes at Guiwu, quite familiar.
Master Jiang treated several sons-in-law equally, and also gave Gui Wu a cold snort.
Uncle Tie stretched out his big hand like a banana fan, patted Gui Wu's shoulder and said: "You set up a name today, we old immortals will naturally give you a cheer, otherwise everyone who is inconspicuous will dare to come to check your account, not to lose the face of our Tie family!" You must know that you are not only the fifth elder of the Jiang family's Gui family, but also the 'fifth master' of our Tie family! ”
After Uncle Tie finished speaking, several strong men behind him also stepped forward, one slapping each other, or shouting "Old Five" or "Fifth Brother".
Gui Wu smiled bitterly, but did not refute Uncle Tie's words, and said: "I'm tired of Uncle Tie and a few brothers, the burning knife has already been prepared, and a few brothers want to eat a few cups today." ”
The onlookers were silent, but on the side of the Gui family, the ignorant were fearless.
Gui's second grandfather was not there, and Gui's second grandmother had to come forward, because there were all men in front of her, this time she didn't call Yang and Mei, but beckoned Gui Chun, Gui Qiu, and Gui Chongyang to follow her.
"Good family." Second Grandma Gui first said politely to Master Jiang.
Although Master Jiang didn't give a few sons-in-law a good look, he still greeted Gui's second grandmother and said: "My mother-in-law is good, on the big day, why didn't my in-laws come?" ”
"The old man is a quiet man, and he doesn't like to be lively, so he doesn't come to make trouble for the children. Over the years, the in-laws and sister-in-law have taken care of the fifth child, and our whole family is grateful. In the future, when the children are in the town, they are young and don't take care of things, and they have to take care of their families when they are young. Grandma Gui said.
These words are both simple and unkind.
Master Jiang felt that his daughter was his own, and his son-in-law had raised him for more than ten years, so there was no reason why he would completely become the Gui family as soon as he "returned to the sect", and it had nothing to do with the Jiang family.
"Don't worry, mother-in-law, I can't protect it elsewhere, but I'm not afraid in the town." In the end, Master Jiang straightened his waist and said, "I can't protect it, there are two more Monk Tie and Mr. Yuan, I won't let people bully the fifth child!" ”
Although Mr. Yuan is Gui Wu's teacher, Gui Er's grandmother has never seen it, but with Gui Wu's previous title, he will not confuse the two, so he has to say politely to the two of them: "These old five are in the town, and Mr. Duolai and his Uncle Tie have taken care of it." ”
Mr. Yuan and Monk Tie, one is elegant and the other is bold, but for the sake of Gui Wumi, they are also a little polite to Gui Er's grandmother, a village woman.
A few nephews stepped forward, and Gui Wushao had no choice but to introduce a few elders.
Gui Qiu was brought to the town by Gui Wu, everyone had seen it before, and they had seen a few elders behind Gui Wu, respectfully; Gui Chun is honest and wooden, so he is a little restrained; When Gui Chongyang is here, he is much more relaxed.
Master Jiang saw Gui Chongyang, and remembered that the little troubles at home were caused by Gui Chongyang, so he had to give him a pair of big white eyes.
Gui Chongyang had seen the "scoundrel" side of Master Jiang, but he was not afraid, but said with a little affection: "Grandpa Jiang is good." ”
Master Jiang twitched the corners of his mouth, and in front of everyone, he didn't say anything mean.
Monk Tie looked at Gui Chun, then at Gui Chongyang, shook his head and said: "It's not as strong as Xiaoqiuzi, a good young man, what does it look like a chicken for nothing!" ”
Gui Chun was said to be at a loss, but Gui Chongyang said generously: "We also envy the robustness of several uncles, and we will have to ask Grandpa Tie for more guidance when we have the opportunity in the future." ”
Monk Tie was stunned for a moment, then laughed "haha", touched his bald head, and said: "Okay, good, my old Tie has also become a grandfather!" The baby is sweeter than your fifth uncle's mouth, good boy, take it to play! With that, he stuffed the eighteen bracelets in his hands into Gui Chongyang.
This string of eighteen sub-bags is full of pulp, not to mention the value of geometry, just say that this is often played, which is a favorite.
How can Gui Chongyang be collected? You have to look at Gui Wu for help.
Gui Wu knew Monk Tie's temper and nodded to Gui Chongyang.
Gui Chongyang was helpless, so he accepted it: "The elder gives, don't dare to resign, the kid is ashamed!" ”
Monk Tie said "haha" twice and said to Mr. Yuan: "This baby is not big, but he speaks in a crepe manner, and he has the same tone as your disciples and grandchildren!" ”
Mr. Yuan looked at Gui Chongyang, saw that he didn't have half a silk on his body, touched his beard and said, "I heard your fifth uncle say that you read through the Five Classics, and Shiwen has also done it, go back and take a few articles." Even if you don't live in the countryside, you can't slack off in your learning. ”
Gui Chongyang said that Mei Xiaoba and Du Qi "learning is like sailing against the current, and if you don't advance, you will retreat", which is also the meaning in Mr. Yuan's words.
After reading through the "Five Classics" and not wanting to go any further, but mingling in the village school, Mr. Yuan obviously disagreed with Gui Chongyang's choice.
No matter how knowledgeable Mr. Yuan is, after all, he is Gui Wu's teacher, and his generosity towards Du Qi is worthy of respect.
If there is no accident, Gui Chongyang will also enter the Yuan Academy after his filial piety, so Gui Chongyang is also very respectful: "Yes, Mr. Lao is bothered!" ”
Seeing that he was obedient, Mr. Yuan nodded with satisfaction.
Seeing that everyone had finished greeting, Du Qi came up and said with a little expectation: "Mr. Yuan!" ”
Mr. Yuan looked over, but he didn't hesitate, obviously remembering Du Qi, and nodded slightly: "It's Du Qi, can you keep up with the homework at the county school?" Have you started doing current writing? ”
Du Qi's eyes lit up and darkened, and he said with a little uneasiness: "Sir, the student is no longer studying in the county, and now he is in the village school, and he is a classmate of Chongyang." ”
Mr. Yuan was slightly stunned, and then said: "It's okay to go back to precipitate and precipitate, before going to the county to learn is suspected of helping seedlings, and when you want to learn the scriptures, come to the school again." ”
Du Qida's steamed bun face lit up, and he nodded busily and said, "Okay, the student must go!" ”
The auspicious time has come, in addition to the firecrackers prepared before, the family brought by Master Jiang is carrying baskets, a basket is full of firecrackers, and a basket is full of new copper coins.
"Crackling", firecrackers rang out, and handfuls of copper coins were spilled out.
The Baiwei Xiang Food Shop was officially opened.