Chapter 70: Deceit
Jianghe Tower, located in the middle of Linjiang Town, Xijiang County, is built by leaning on the river, the shopkeeper is also ingenious, specially on the side of the building near the river, enclosing a pond, planting a little lotus in the middle, in the summer time slim and elegant, the red bloom is still eye-catching, let people stop and appreciate at the same time can also attract business for the restaurant, however, it is late autumn at this time, Jiang Yichen has no chance to witness such a grand scene.
Perhaps because of the geographical location, or because of the shopkeeper's careful management, although Jianghelou is not the largest restaurant in Xijiang County, it is the best restaurant in Xijiang County, and it is also the restaurant with the most delicious dishes.
As Lan Sheng said, the food on Jiang Helou tastes the most authentic, however, he did not tell Jiang Yichen that the cost in this restaurant is not cheap, maybe he also sincerely wants to knock on the bamboo bar of this immature young man.
At this time, Jiang Yichen was firmly held by the hand stretched out by a little beggar next to the door, and then the little beggar's body was directly attached to Jiang Yichen's leg, making him unable to move for a while.
"This son, this young man, have mercy on me, I haven't eaten for three days, and my stomach is very hungry, and I coo, or I will listen to you. The little beggar slightly let go of Jiang Yichen's right leg and begged, seeing Jiang Yichen's brows, he pulled up his shirt and puffed up his stomach to let him listen to the howl in his stomach.
The Jianghe Tower was full of people and lively, and the restaurant guys were also very busy, and no one came to drive away the beggar who was blocking the customers in the store.
Xu is of the same age, or maybe it is Jiang Yichen who can't see the suffering of the world, and after hesitating for a while, he agreed to the little beggar's request and brought him into the building.
As soon as the four of them walked to the hall, the shopkeeper took a step out of his busy schedule and greeted him with a smile.
"Yo, Uncle Lan and Uncle Shu are coming to visit our Jianghe Tower again. The shopkeeper seemed to be very familiar with Lan Sheng and Shu Tong, and greeted him warmly.
"Hey, Xiao Er, but there is still a Tianzi number alone?" Lan Sheng said.
"Yes, yes, the four masters came at the right time, and there is still a single room left, and come with me. Xiao Er's eyes bypassed Lan Sheng and Shu Tong, looked behind him to count the number of people, and saw that the two people behind him were a young man in white and a ragged beggar, and he didn't look at each other differently.
Follow the shopkeeper in this restaurant for a long time, the little two here have long understood the reason that people can not be good-looking, in order to avoid unnecessary trouble, dress up is unbearable and treat them equally, not to mention that the one who leads the way often comes to the building to patronize, and the uncle who is generous has not eaten a bully meal, no matter where their money comes from, anyway, they have the ability and can be trusted.
"Then say hello quickly, and you don't have to order, this Jiang Shaoxia has just arrived in Xijiang, and what are the characteristics of the store, just come up, so that he can appreciate it. I'll lead the way, you can hurry up and get busy. Lan Sheng waved his hand and beckoned a few people upstairs, and the style was quite like that of a wealthy business boss.
"Okay! The four masters, please wait for a while in room No. 7 of Tianzi, and the good wine and food will be served to you immediately!" Xiao Er shouted loudly, flicked the cloth towel, and rushed straight to the back kitchen to report the food.
The most prosperous restaurant in Xijiang County has its own capabilities, and in less than a cup of tea, nearly 20 fresh and hot dishes have been placed in front of the four people.
Braised hairy crab, steamed sea bass, fried chicken in sauce, pork ribs with green onions...... If it weren't for the fact that this huge round table had been placed to the brim, even Jiang Yichen wouldn't think it was too much for four people to eat so many dishes. After all, since he left the island, he had never enjoyed such a feast of food, and when he saw the plate of dishes in front of him teasing his taste buds wantonly, he almost couldn't hold it, and directly devoured it regardless of the image.
Lan Sheng and Shu Tong couldn't wait to raise the dishes and chopsticks to prepare for a big battle, however, in front of Jiang Yichen, the rich man, he still needed to disguise his basic politeness, smiled at him slightly, and his eyes signaled that he should open his mouth for everyone to enjoy.
The little beggar on the side was very polite, at least before Jiang Yichen said it, he didn't touch the dishes and chopsticks.
The Buddha said: The one who can keep his heart in front of big fish and big meat is the Venerable Master.
Obviously, by this standard, the four guests at this table are not simple.
"I don't know, what should this brother be called?" As soon as Jiang Yichen finally spoke, Lan Sheng and Shu Tong's chopsticks had already fallen into the big fish and meat, but when they heard Jiang Yichen's words, they froze in the air.
"I ...... Me?" The little beggar also seemed to be a little frightened, he didn't expect Jiang Yichen to ask himself so inappropriately, and after relieving himself, he continued, "This son, my name is Egg, Egg's Chicken, Egg's Egg." ”
"Eggs?" Jiang Yichen asked.
"Well, that's it, I love eggs, and it's okay to teach me seven or eight eggs in a meal, so they all call me eggs. The little beggar picked up his chopsticks and pointed to a plate of river crab eggs not far from him.
"They?" Jiang Yichen heard this, and then naturally turned his gaze to Lan Sheng and Shu Tong, both of them were shocked, and hurriedly raised their hands and kept swinging, meaning, they were not what the egg said they were.
Lan Sheng and Shu Tong both ignored the little beggar lying by the door before entering the Jianghe Tower, and when the little beggar followed the three of them into the building, the two still ignored the little beggar.
In line with the principle that what has come is safe, I don't want to break it too early, this abrupt temptation is just to confirm the conjecture in my heart, and the egg and Lan Sheng and Shu Tong pretend not to know each other.
These guys, as expected, are partners to deceive themselves.
"This kid is so young and dressed casually, are you sure he has money in his pocket?"
"I'm not sure, but I've looked at it somewhere, and believe me, it's fine. ”
"Well, if it's not right, I'll slip away faster than you, let's go, let go and eat. ”
“...... You unwilled fellow. ”
This is a very brief eye dialogue between the egg and Lan Sheng after entering the river crane tower, however, at this moment, it seems to be seen through by the white-clothed young man in front of him, Lan Sheng's heart is very uncomfortable, he is already very careful, and he has only passed a few glances with the egg, but he was recognized, and his face was excited, at this time, if Jiang Yichen came to say, "Do you have anything else to say", I am afraid that he will immediately abandon this table of rich food and turn his head away, because he feels insulted.
At this time, Jiang Yichen was sincerely admiring Lan Sheng's calculations, such a table of sumptuous delicacies must be expensive, obviously he and Shu Tong can always attract good business for the restaurant to make Xiao Er familiar with him, and this egg should also be with Lan Sheng, he was really slaughtered as a wronged boss this time.
Fortunately, when he came out of Taiji Village with everyone, he considered that if he ran into someone in the official mansion, he might be able to open up the relationship between the upper and lower levels through the silver taels, and Wang Shide brought a lot of silver tickets, but he never thought that Jiang Yichen would fall like this, and these silver tickets also fell into his hands. Therefore, Jiang Yichen at this time can also be said to be a small rich man, if it weren't for these confidences, he really wouldn't dare to step into the situation set up by Lan Sheng at will, after all, if there is the slightest mistake, he doesn't know if he can get out of this Jianghe Tower safely. However, it was also the calmness he showed that made Delan Sheng sure that even if he was not very rich, he would definitely have a lot of silver taels.
"Now that the dishes are ready, you don't have to be polite, let's eat. Jiang Yichen's words were like a heavenly sound, Shu Tong and the egg couldn't help nodding in agreement and raising chopsticks to kill at the same time, and Lan Sheng was so excited that he almost burst into tears, glad that he didn't have to give up the food in front of him.
Just as Lan Sheng reached out to pick up a delicate diced chicken breast, a pair of chopsticks were inserted horizontally, so that his chopsticks could not be clamped tightly, and the diced chicken fell back into the plate.
Lan Sheng was in a hurry for a while, regardless of who interfered, retracted his hand, and after the chopsticks were freed from the restraints, he quickly shot out and tried again, however, the pair of chopsticks also interrupted his attack on the chicken again.
Then, two pairs of chopsticks flew up and down between the two hands, fighting for a long time, one side was always difficult to get close to the delicious half of the plate, and finally, the pair of active chopsticks gave up the struggle.
I only heard a light sigh, and then Lan Sheng said weakly: "I don't know what Jiang Shaoxia commands, but it doesn't hurt to say it." ”
In front of a table of delicious food, you can only watch it but not enjoy it, it is indeed too torturous, knowing that Jiang Yichen is going to deal with himself, but Lan Sheng has to admit defeat and compromise.
"I don't know if the two of you saw seven people riding together in the direction of the Xijiang River last night?" Jiang Yichen no longer beat around the bush and said directly, this Lan Sheng has given himself so many sets, so he should also pick the opportunity to exchange courtesies, so as not to fall behind, and keep leading the other party's nose.
"Shu Tong, the horse team we saw at Fanglu Mountain yesterday is a whole seven people?" Lan Sheng asked Shu Tong, who had abandoned himself and started munching on the side.
"Hmm...... Yes, there are seven people, although the sky is dark, but the seven people are brave enough to move forward despite the heavy rain, which is quite impressive...... However, it is not in Fanglu Mountain, it is in the Wild Wolf Plain...... Belch. Shu Tong replied while chewing the pork leg meat, but after finally finishing speaking, he felt that the air around him seemed to be frozen.