Chapter 104: Meet Li Xi and Du Kang
"I haven't seen the guests yet! The guest is a friend Daddy just made! Older than you, you should call brother! The old man spoke with anger in his voice, teaching his son.
"Li Xi has seen my brother!" Li Xi Shili said.
"Li Xi?" Jing Ming suddenly felt that the name was so familiar! I think I've heard it somewhere! Li Xi...... Li Xi...... Could it be ......?"
Jing Ming was afraid that he had heard it wrong, so he asked again: "Brother, you said your name is Li Xi?" I think I've heard of it somewhere......"
The young man said, "Yes! My name is Li Xi! Any questions? Have you heard my name before? It must be the same name and surname, right? Saying that, Li Xi walked over and took the luggage on Jing Ming's shoulder, "The world is so big, the surname Li Mingxi, I'm afraid there are thousands of people, it's not surprising!" Let's get inside! Small place, don't be surprised! ”
Jing Ming bent down and entered the room, sure enough, the place was not big, a thin candle, flickering with a faint light, in addition to a bed in the room, it could only fit a bookcase, on the case was placed a tall stack of yellowed books, next to it was a pen, ink and paper inkstone, the ink on the paper had not yet dried, it could be seen that Li Xi was writing just now.
"Brother Li Xi, so many books?" Jing Ming sighed.
"Huh? Books, huh? It can be seen that my brother is also a reader? Li Xi asked happily.
"I can recognize some words, but I'm not blind!" Jing Ming said, thinking, sure enough, the old man didn't deceive people, he really couldn't live......
At this time, the old man said to Li Xi: "Xi, take this money, go to the corner to drink some wine, I want to drink with my new friends tonight!" ”
Jing Ming hurriedly said: "That's it, brother, I'll go with you!" ”
Li Xi was of course happy to hear this, and the two went together.
The streets are narrow and dark, with sewage flowing sideways, and the occasional "meow" and "woo" sound in the night makes people feel a kind of fireworks. Occasionally, the doors of a few shops are open, and Jing Ming knows that it is either Dark Nuchang, or it is selling some food, drink, etc., and other shops are closed.
"Brother Li Xi, have you ever gone to a private school? Jing Ming asked.
"Private school? Haha, brother, don't be kidding! How can a family like us afford to go to a private school? Li Xi said.
"That'...... How do you recognize words? Is there no teacher to teach yourself? I know Ling Zun can't read! "Jing Ming said.
"Yes, my husband is someone else. Don't hide it from my brother, right here, there is a strange person nearby, pseudonym Wang An, what his real name is, no one knows. Now he is over sixty years old, and I heard that when this person was young, he was also one of the best people in the rivers and lakes, not only good at martial arts, but also excellent in writing. I heard that I was recommended by someone later, and I was a state official for a few days, and then for some reason, I lived in seclusion here. ”
"Really? People often say that 'the master is in the people', and this is true. Jing Ming sighed.
"It's here! This is it! Li Xi pointed to a shop and said. On the roof of the shop, a pennant is placed diagonally, and the word "liquor" is written diagonally.
The room was dark, and a few candles glowed dimly, so it didn't look like business was going well.
"How much alcohol does the guest officer drink?" A guy asked, standing in front of the counter.
"Let's get five bucks!" Li Xi took out five money.
"Okay!" The guy put the wine in a small jug, as if it were only half a can.
"Why so little?" Jing Ming thought to himself. When he was in Montenegro, he didn't drink much, and the most he drank in his life was on his wedding night. And he never bought alcohol, and when his father was alive, he never seemed to drink.
"Dude, how much does a jar of wine like this cost?" Jing Ming pointed to a large jar of wine on the counter.
"Huh? Let's smell the wine first! Even if this is cheap, it will cost thirty dollars, but I can give you a discounted price, twenty-seven dollars, and you can take it with you! The bartender looked at Akira in amazement, scooped out a spoonful of wine, and brought it to Akira's nose. But then the flame in his eyes was extinguished again. Because judging from his dress, that is, just asking, he definitely can't afford this price.
Sure enough, it smelled of wine. Jing Ming only knew that it was the smell of wine, but he couldn't tell what kind of wine it was.
"Oh...... This is for you, I want this jar of wine, by the way, I can also pack some snacks for the snacks! Jing Ming said, placing a silver nugget on the counter.
Li Xi said: "Brother, it's not proper, it's inappropriate, it's inappropriate, how can you break the bank......"
Jing Ming said: "It should be! I'm happy today! Although my brother is not rich, he is not without money for drinking! Brother, don't worry! As he spoke, he put the five coins on the counter into Li Xi's hand.
"Good, good! Wait, officer! I'll come when I go! The bartender hurriedly entered the inner room with three steps and two steps, and then a short and fat middle-aged man with a stubble on his face ran out: "Which guest officer asked for wine and food?" Yo, it's just the two of you! Looking at the silver nugget in front of him, the boss's eyes narrowed even smaller, and in the dim candlelight, he looked even more thief.
"This jar of wine, and get some appetizers, just enough for three people to eat." Well Ming Road.
"Okay! You wait! The boss went back in a hurry, and it took a long time to come out, but he moved out of it with another jar, as well as seven plates, eight bowls, a dozen appetizers, chicken and beef, and two food boxes stacked high.
"I want this altar ......," Jing Ming said, pointing to the jar of wine on the counter.
"This ......" The boss looked around, and then stared at Jing Ming with small eyes and said: "This, don't hide it from the guest officer, this jar of wine is mixed with water!" Otherwise, how could it be cheap! What should I do, poor people, who want to drink and drink good wine, but who can't come up with the money? I'm a wine seller, and I can't help but make money, so ...... No surprise! No surprise! Because you are a big customer, I will tell you this! What I brought out to you just now is a pure and good wine that we have treasured for many years! ”
"Ah...... I see! Boss, you are a particular person! Jing Ming gave a thumbs up to the wine boss.
"Do you think I'm going to send it to the house, or ......?" asked the boss with a smile on his face.
"No, we'll just bring it back with us! It's hard work! With that, Jing Ming handed the food box to Li Xi, and he was about to bend down to carry the wine.
"Guest, what else do you want?" The boss asked.
"That's enough, that's all!" Well Ming Road.
"But...... You bought all this money, and there's a lot left! ……”
"You're rewarded!" Jing Ming said, picking up the wine jar and leaving.
"Thank you, thank you! Welcome back! Slow down the guest officer! - That's a lot of strength! The boss exclaimed as he sent the two away.
Jing Ming smiled and said, "This is not heavy, it can be moved!" Goodbye! He turned around and left with Li Xi.