Chapter 142: The Feast (4)

For a while, Huang really couldn't remember Fan's father's name, so he was embarrassed to get stuck there.

If you want to say that she is not to blame, Fan just mentioned his family's affairs once by chance when he was talking to her about family affairs and talking about people's rights and wrongs, and it is not easy for Huang to remember so much.

Hearing what Huang said like this, and the information he had was basically consistent, Zhang Ergou's daughter-in-law was a little sure in her heart for a while, and the Fan family in Huang's mouth was most likely the one in their village.

Thinking of this, she blurted out with some surprise: "It's called Fan Zengming, right?" ”

When Huang heard this, he immediately closed his previous memory, clapped his hands and laughed: "Haha, yes, yes, it's Fan Zengming, that's the name." ”

Zhang Ergou's daughter-in-law wanted to inquire about something, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, so she can actually catch up with the line, so she asked tentatively: "I turned it over for an afternoon, but I got three catties, how much silver can I exchange?" If it's less, it's not worth it. ”

How did the Huang family know that this was a trap, in fact, she had just said the price of the longevity fruit, but this daughter-in-law kept asking, obviously there was a purpose.

I only heard her say with a serious face: "If you say this, you don't know the goods, let me tell you, just those three catties, the sister of the Fan family will at least exchange for no less than fifteen taels of silver." Didn't you see that she went in straw sandals in the morning, and when she came back, she was carrying shoes and beaded flowers, and she was full of meat and rice noodles. ”

If you want to say that Huang's strength lies in this place, her words are always eight points of truth mixed with two points of falsehood, and sometimes, even nine points of truth and one point of falsehood. It's impossible to tell the difference.

Take what I just said, almost all of them are true, except for the fact that Fan's shoes are purchased. To say that Fan didn't buy shoes at all that day, it was Aunt Cha who bought shoes.

However, in order to prove her point of view, she deliberately moved flowers and trees, adding oil and vinegar, and was eager to use everything she knew to support her point of view.

Hearing this, Zhang Ergou's daughter-in-law was happy in her heart, but she didn't show it on her face. Fortunately, she just left a few boiled longevity fruits, and when she went back, she only gritted her teeth and gave up one for the Fan family to taste, and the Fan family would come to the door to ask for seeds.

As long as the Fan family goes, she has hope.

If it happens, she will naturally have the confidence and method to get some. If it doesn't work, it has nothing to do with her, she just kindly passed on the news.

Although the Fan family is married, after all, the roots are here in the Fan family, and it is not very appropriate to help a group of mothers!

Thinking of this, some of them wanted to flatter the Huang family a few more words and inquire about some more news. Who knows, before the words were spoken, I heard Mrs. Liu start scolding.

"You eighth daughter-in-law who doesn't keep the door open, your mouth is as loose as the belt of your trousers! You can give me one more try! I'm going to go to your mother's house in person and ask how my in-laws taught you. When you meet people, you talk about right and wrong, and you start arranging people regardless of it! Just rush this one, and I can make the decision to let the boss take a break from you. ”

After saying that, he sat down angrily. Huang didn't know what mistake she had just made, but she knew it. According to what she said just now, if this daughter-in-law is a heart-in-law, then the Fan family will be troubled in the next moment.

It's a good relationship! Where is this good relationship, this is clearly harming people!

Seeing that Mrs. Liu was angry, Huang suddenly closed her mouth and stopped talking. She knew very well in her heart, if she really made Mrs. Liu angry, she would really do it.

And if it comes to playing with tongues, even if it alarms the patriarch, it is estimated that everyone in the village can testify for Mrs. Liu. Now that life is about to go by, and the family is about to be separated, she can't afford to fall here.

Thinking of this, Huang instantly wilted, sat heavily in his position and began to desperately stuff something into his mouth, as if this would prove that he would not say more. When she thought of her mother's superb brothers and sisters-in-law, fierce nieces and nieces, she was stunned.

And now that Chen Jiwang has started to be a village chef again, now is the time when business is good, and as soon as Chen Wumei comes out of the cabinet, her good days will come, and she is really reluctant to live now.

It's just that her hindsight did not alleviate the upcoming troubles of the Fan family. When that happens, she will have a big fight with Fan.

At that time, the "Gossip Sisters" in Chenjia Village, which is unheard of and easy to provoke, will officially announce its disbandment, and in the days to come, it will be more of her and Aunt Cha's solo flight.

What surprised Ye Feng was that Mrs. Liu's scolding this time was a bit ruthless, but everyone was used to it, and they didn't feel any discomfort, thinking that it was normal for their mother-in-law to teach their daughter-in-law a lesson.

If the theme on the third floor is for parties, then the theme on the second floor is for sycophants. Zhao Da, who could hear them talking while standing in the stairwell, sighed in his heart, if he really wears thousands of clothes, he can't wear sycophants.

However, the groggy Bai Zhixian did not forget the purpose of his coming today, although Liu Xi had a good conversation here, he could feel that he was not completely open to him.

Looks like he's going to pull off his last trick of the day. I will not give up until I achieve my goal.

Thinking of this, Bai Zhixian coughed lightly six times.

Bai Zhixian's cough had just sounded, and Zhao Da listened attentively, counting in his heart at the same time, and when he counted to six, the voice stopped abruptly.

After waiting for a while, hearing that no one was coughing during the banquet, Zhao Da knew that this was Bai Zhi County's order.

Thinking of this, Zhao Da tidied up his clothes slightly, and then walked slowly towards Baizhi County. When he walked to the front, Zhao Da said respectfully: "Lord Zhixian, the little one has something to tell me, and I ask the adult to decide." ”

Everyone was drinking and talking about Fengyue, but Zhao Da's voice attracted everyone's attention. For a while, they all stopped talking, waiting for Zhao Da to say the following.

It's obviously a banquet, but I still come to report things, and it's not easy to see it.

Bai Zhixian wants this effect, speaking of which, in order to win Liu Xi's support, he can be regarded as fighting. Pretending not to know anything, he said, "Tell me, what is going on?" ”

Zhao Da had already typed the draft in his heart, and when he was standing in the stairwell just now, he repeated it several times in his heart, which was indeed foolproof.

I just heard him say honestly: "I want to teach you to know." Today's gathering on the first floor, the small ones at first thought that most of them were rural villagers and signed up by themselves. Who knows, there are almost all walks of life. ”

So what? Some people wondered.

"As soon as I went to serve the food, one of the old people told me that it was more corn this year, so I had more money to eat this meal, which was lively. He also said that when he heard that the magistrate was here, he wanted to come up and talk to you. I counted, and there were five of them. So the little ones came to ask, do you want them to come up? ”

As soon as these words came out, everyone in the audience was shocked, especially those who were drunk, and they only felt that their wine was awake.

To say that today's banquet is actually really good, the food tastes good, the style is novel, and the bonsai is the icing on the cake.

To say that those people on the first floor are just mountain village husbands, how can they be called? What if instead of reporting the matter, you shout in public? And even if it's not a grievance, it's a bit vulgar to think about, how to chat?

And now that Liu Xi is sitting next to him, not to mention other circumstances, even if Bai Zhi County refuses to approach these small people in public, Liu Xi will definitely be unhappy.

For a while, everyone looked at Bai Zhixian with more playfulness in their eyes.

Who knows, there was no very difficult scene in everyone's imagination, but I heard Bai Zhixian mutter: "The ancients once said that Yazhai listened to Xiao Xiaozhu, and it was suspected that it was the voice of the people's suffering; Some small Caozhou county officials, one branch and one leaf are always concerned. Although this official is not a big official, he is always the parent official here. Since they wanted to come up and talk to the official, they thought they had something to say. Shopkeeper Zhao, you go down and call them up, just say I'm waiting for them here. ”

For a while, the officials sweated even more for Bai Zhi County. And Liu Xi didn't say a word from beginning to end, just watched coldly. He wanted to see what kind of name this was.

After getting Bai Zhixian's words, Zhao Da took the order and quickly went to the first floor, ready to call out the five representatives.

But how do you call it out? What if, in addition to those five people, there are people who are brave enough to try it too?

Thinking of this, Zhao Da suddenly smiled and entered the kitchen with an idea.

After a while, the chefs came out with two large pots of noodle soup.

Here on the first floor, the dishes were basically eaten by the people with strong combat effectiveness, so when the chefs came out with two large pots of noodle soup, the crowd immediately burst into cheers. In fact, everyone has eaten almost enough, but the silver has been given a long time ago, and it can't be taken away, so naturally they can eat it.

No matter how full you are, you can stuff some into your stomach.

All of a sudden, everyone started lining up with bowls, ready to grab a bowl of noodles and mix them with some leftovers, fatty meat, or soup, which is another delicacy. But they saw that the one in front of them had a bowl full of white flour, and it was very strong and smooth at first glance.

Seeing that everyone was busy queuing, Zhao Da stopped laughing and said loudly: "Didn't everyone want to chat with the magistrate just now, now that the magistrate is free, who wants to go?" ”

"Go now?"

"Chat with the magistrate? I didn't dare go. ”

Some people were reluctant to make this bowl of white noodles, and more people were afraid, but immediately five people put down the bowl and raised their hands to signal: "We are willing, we want to go." ”

Zhao Da quickly made a decision, and immediately said, "Okay, just the five of you, but you have to be careful when you speak." I didn't take responsibility for saying the wrong thing and being beaten on the board. ”

As soon as these words came out, they naturally calmed those who hesitated in their hearts. Forget it, instead of taking the risk of losing it, or even being beaten, it is better to eat a bowl of noodles.

If you look closely at these five people, they also have their own characteristics.

First of all, there is a wide range of ages, ranging from 10 to 60 years old. The second is the clothing, some of which are dirty, and some of which are clean and tidy. Finally, there are expressions, some are honest, dull-eyed, some are clever, and some are angry.

Therefore, when the five of them were brought to the county magistrate by Zhao Da, the officials wailed again and again, praying for Bai Zhixian and praying for themselves at the same time, hoping that this fire would not burn on themselves.

With such a person, the ghost knows what they will say. No matter how clever Bai Zhixian is, as the saying goes, blind punch kills the master. If all they say is about politics, it's over.

Seeing that these people were simply strange, Liu Xi felt a lot more comfortable.

To be honest, at the beginning, he also thought that this was a ghost made by Bai Zhixian and wanted to show something, needless to say, these people must have come to sing praises. Now that I look at it, it doesn't look like it anymore.

It is impossible to say that Zhao Da can do things well in such a short time.

Forget it, let's see what these people say before we draw conclusions.

Bai Zhixian stood up, bowed to a few people, and then said sincerely: "Fellow villagers, don't be afraid, all of you here are people who can help you solve your problems. I heard that you have something to tell you? ”

As soon as the words fell, the old man took the lead in kneeling down, and kept saying: "Lord Zhixian, Xiaomin is from Lijia Village, originally just thinking that there are many people here, maybe there will be some clues, and I don't expect to be able to meet Lord Zhixian." The younger eldest brother has only one grandson in the family, but unfortunately he was abducted by Hanako the year before last, and the family is unable to sleep and eat, and they are looking for it every day. I heard that the adults of the prefecture can help send flyers to find people, so the small ones ask the adults to help the small ones. ”

Hearing this, Bai Zhixian hurriedly helped the old man up, took out his silk handkerchief to wipe away his tears for him, and then said, "Hey! Speaking of which, it's Hanako's evil deeds again! The official only beheaded a flower child he caught some time ago, but he didn't expect that there would be so many bitter masters. Don't worry, uncle, the official will immediately send someone to help you write a leaflet, and at the same time contact the Salesian Bureau to see if there is any of your grandson inside. ”

After speaking, he called his new master and said, "You take this old man down first, and be sure to write down the characteristics of his grandson." ”

Seeing that his matter was resolved so quickly, the old man immediately knelt down again, saluted Bai Zhixian a few times, and then left with the master.

He couldn't continue to stay and eat the noodle soup or something, but, thinking of the two taels of silver paid by Boss Wang, he left and was satisfied, today he not only saw the world, but also helped his eldest brother solve the problem in his heart, no matter how it is worth it.

Then, the remaining four people all said one by one that they needed Bai Zhi County's help, and Bai Zhi County also responded one by one. If it can be solved on the spot, it will be dealt with on the spot.

If it can't be solved on the spot, Bai Zhixian also made a commitment in front of everyone, especially Liu Xi.

At this time, the officials present all breathed a sigh of relief, and those who knew how to do it secretly admired Bai Zhixian. To say that the people he is looking for are all real people and real things, this one is not afraid of in-depth investigation. Take the first old man as an example, his eldest brother's grandson was indeed abducted by Hanako. And Bai Zhixian will really distribute flyers with great fanfare in the future to find children for him.

I have to say that this trick is really high.

And Liu Xi has been completely blinded, and he has also been impressed by Bai Zhi County. took Bai Zhixian's hand and said: "Originally, the old man thought that it was just a few stupid things singing praises of virtue, but in this way, the old man is a little narrow-minded." Come to think of it, a good official like you naturally can't get into the eyes of those people. Therefore, this is why it is difficult for you everywhere, and you didn't even pass the big exam. Now that I think about it, you must have been under a lot of pressure when you asked that flower child. ”

Hearing this, Bai Zhixian sighed a little: "It's not that students are afraid of death, but they did bear a lot of pressure from above at that time. However, when I think that so many children have changed their lives because of the greed of these flowers, I feel sad. Such a social tumor, such a scum, can only show justice if they are allowed to get the punishment they deserve. Only by using heavy canons can they understand that if they make a mistake, they must pay the price, and if they abduct a baby, they will definitely be beheaded. Only in this way, in order to set an example, those Xiao Xiao will not dare to commit it again. ”

Bai Zhixian's words were righteous and strict, as if he was a hero who fought abduction, this is how Ye Feng felt after hearing these words when he passed by the second floor.

Another official was deeply inspired, and immediately patted his ass and said: "What the magistrate said is right, and that's exactly the case, you can go and inquire, since the flower was beheaded, in the past few months, there are still babies lost near Qingshan County?" Thinking about it, those Hanako were already frightened and fled overnight. ”

Everyone thought about it, if this is the case, Qingshan County has not reported for a long time that anyone's child has been lost. For a while, I admired the courage of Bai Zhi County.

Liu Xi even took his hand and said: "Such a talent, it is indeed a talent to be placed here." Don't worry, although the old man is idle at home, he still knows a few people in Beijing. Wait for the next big exam, the old man will recommend you. ”

After waiting for a long time, and finally waiting for this sentence, Bai Zhixian burst into tears, took Liu Xi's hand and said, "In this way, I have thanked you here in advance." ”

At this point in the feast, it was time to end.

Thinking of this, Bai Zhixian glanced at Ambassador Zhao again.

Zhao Da knew this, so he quickly went to the third floor and told Boss Wang.

Boss Wang said, "Is Aunt Wu here?" ”

Zhao Da replied: "It's already here, just wait below." ”

"So, let's get started." Speaking of fun, he asked Zhao Da to hold the merit box on the third floor, and he hugged the merit box on the second floor, converged with Ye Feng, and put the three merit boxes at the gate.

Then, several people went to different floors and said the same thing: "Thanks to your kindness, I donated this silver." We, Liu Yunxuan, also suffered some losses today, and donated half of them before meals to the Salesian Bureau to buy cotton clothes and quilts, and some food, so as to help those lonely and helpless babies survive the winter. Now, please go down and testify. ”

When everyone came down one after another, a few small servants who had been waiting for a long time quickly set up a simple platform in front of them.

Seeing that everyone had arrived, a group of officials spontaneously put Bai Zhixian and Liu Xi in the middle, like stars and moons.

Seeing this, Boss Wang said loudly in public: "This is all the income of today's Liuyunxuan Immortal Fruit Banquet, please take a look." As he spoke, he turned the three merit boxes upside down one by one, and all the silver, silver, and copper coins in them were spilled.

Ye Feng and Zhao Da stool began to count quickly.

"I have to say, there are still good people among the rich."

"To say that this boss Wang is really willing to donate half of today's income to those babies. If you look at other restaurants, you don't necessarily have this kind of compassion. ”

"Maybe it's the prefectural magistrate's proposal."

When Bai Zhixian heard that he already had fans, he was even more excited.

Seeing that Zhao Da signaled that his money had been sorted out, and said a number in his ear, Bai Zhixian said loudly: "Everyone, be quiet, after Zhao's shopkeeper's statistics, Liuyunxuan has a total income of 1,080 taels of silver today." Now, according to the regulations, we will take out five hundred and forty taels of them and donate them to the Salesian Bureau. I think everyone knows that this is Aunt Wu of the Salesian Bureau, and I will hand over the silver ticket to her in front of everyone now. ”

Aunt Wu stepped forward tremblingly and took the silver ticket, and expressed her attitude in public, only saying that the silver would definitely be used on the baby, and would not embezzle a penny, so she went on.

If it weren't for Zhao Da threatening that if she didn't come in person, the silver would not be donated, she really didn't want to come.

In Aunt Wu's heart, if you really want to do good deeds, you should learn from the mother-in-law Kang, Mrs. Kang, who is silent, where are they like this, for fear that others will not know.

However, thinking that five hundred taels of silver could buy some food and clothing for many children, Aunt Wu's heart was balanced again. If there is such an opportunity, no matter how unwilling she is, she will still go.

It's just showing her face, she's still afraid of these people who came out of Qinglou?

After the donation ceremony, everyone returned to their seats, took their things, and left one after another. The first floor was the first to finish, because they had neither anything nor anything to eat, and their stomachs were too full to be stuffed.

The officials on the second floor began to say goodbye, and those with low official ranks desperately squeezed in front of Bai Zhixian and Liu Xi, trying their best to make a good impression.

Thinking that he was about to collect the cashier, Ye Feng glanced at Chen Qianshan, he didn't want the Huang family and the others to see this scene. Chen Qianshan understood, so he proposed to let everyone follow him to go shopping.

The proposal won the support of the crowd. It's a good feeling to eat and drink to your heart's content, go shopping, and buy some gadgets to go back.

Seeing that everyone left, Ye Feng hurriedly sat at the counter and waited for someone to buy flowers.

One after another, there were maids holding different bonsai to pay. For a while, Ye Feng was a little too busy, and at the critical moment, Zhao Da helped, Feng Er helped clean up, and here coped with the past.

When everyone was gone, Ye Feng went upstairs to count them one by one, and there was only one pot of fifty pots of flowers left in the fifty pots he brought, and even the two pots of flowers at the door were bought, which made Ye Feng have to sigh at the purchasing power of these rich people.

After counting the silver again, it was actually more than Liuyunxuan's income today, which was 1,200 taels of silver. This made Zhao Da marvel at the same time, and at the same time, he began to envy Ye Feng again. He didn't understand, where did such a half-sized kid get so many ideas.

not only made Liuyunxuan's reputation great, made Bai Zhixian's heart bloom, let Liu Xi appreciate the light, but also made his pockets bulge.

After cleaning up, I saw that Zhao Da and Boss Wang were so tired that they couldn't walk, and they were lazily lying in the chair and paralyzed. Especially Boss Wang, he instructs others to do things on weekdays, and he is just a shopkeeper, drinking tea, and yo-yo birds.

But today, he really became a shopkeeper and a man, and was called around by the young ladies and ladies.

Seeing that Ye Feng was still counting the silver tickets there, Boss Wang said: "You're not tired, rest for a while and count them, the silver tickets don't have long legs, and they won't run away." ”

Ye Feng smiled when he heard this, and replied: "I, I am born with a hard life, I can't compare to you to enjoy it, by the way, the plate of frosted fried acacia before, you didn't forget to bring it back to Mrs. Zhixian, right?" ”

Hearing this, Zhao Da hurriedly said: "Then you still need to say, I handed the maid to Mrs. Zhixian when she got into the car just now." ”