The three of them walked together. Talk as you go. The woman was very talkative and cheerful. She introduced herself, my name is Ah Qian, I like to sing, play the flute, and make friends.

It's better to call me Xiaoqian in the future. After that, he smiled at Wang Yunwan. The laughter was bright and innocent.

Wang Yun's heart suddenly warmed. Friend, the word flashed back to his mind repeatedly. He always felt as if he didn't have any friends.

His heart is lonely. Over the years, the fights and changes on the rivers and lakes have gradually closed his heart.

He put on thick clothes. But his heart longed for that pure friendship. In this world, friendship, love, these simple things are often so hard to get.

How many people will cherish what they get? Xiaoqian said to Ji Xiaoniang, Sister Ji, I will test you. Xiao Qian said with a smile, what do you say is the most precious thing in the desert?

Ji Xiaoniang said casually: That's naturally water and camels. You think of this desolate desert, where water is as precious to pedestrians as gold.

Xiaoqian took over and said, what the eldest sister said was also right. However, I would like to add one, and that is kindness. She said that this great desert is sparsely populated and inaccessible.

But it is full of calculations between people, fighting for power and profit, and so many people frame each other every day for a little more money.

Kindness is too precious. She bowed her head gloomily. Ji Xiaoniang wanted to say something, but the words came to her mouth and swallowed again.

At this time, Wang Yun suddenly asked, Xiaoqian, we are curious about your life experience. Xiao Qian let out a hearty laugh.

Brother Wang, when I go to the front to find a place to rest and eat, I will tell you in detail. The three of them walked and talked, and soon saw a castle-like town in front of them.

Wang Yun and Ji Xiaoniang followed Xiao Qian into the castle. Xiao Qian introduced to the two that this castle is called Poplar Fort, which is named because of the large poplar forest around it.

There is a restaurant in the fort called the Hospitality Building. It is the only restaurant in the whole castle. Business travelers from a radius of 100 miles have to stay here and rest here.

Those merchants who traveled between the Western Regions and the Central Plains had to prepare water, food, and so on for the journey. With that, the three of them came to the front of the restaurant.

I saw that the tall restaurant was divided into three floors. There are three large characters of distilled gold in the book, and the hospitable building. The couplet on both sides is: business is prosperous and leads to the four seas, and the wealth is prosperous to the three rivers.

On the ground floor is a restaurant along the street, which is dedicated to entertaining passing merchants to store luggage and livestock. The middle floor is for eating, and the top floor is for people to stay.

The three went upstairs. As soon as the shopkeeper saw Xiao Qian and them coming, he hurriedly ran over, with a smile on his face, and said enthusiastically, Hello Miss Aqian, what do the three of you want?

Xiao Qian beckoned Wang Yun and Ji Xiaoniang to take their seats. took the menu and said to the shopkeeper. This big brother and sister are good friends I just met.

Today I have a treat, and I will order all the best food and drink. The shopkeeper shouted and went down to report.

After a while, a large table was full, and steaming dishes were served. There are hand-grabbed mutton, roasted whole lamb, steak, naan from the desert, large plate of chicken, and fruits, grapes, pears, and walnuts.

Wang Yun and Ji Xiaoniang looked at this, it was too rich. Eating fruit in this water-scarce and arid desert is too expensive.

Xiaoqian said enthusiastically to Wang Yun and Ji Xiaoniang, the steak dipped in leek sauce is delicious, you can taste it.

Then let Xiao Er bring over a jar of aged old wine Zhu Yeqing, pick up the wine glass and toast to the two of them, since we are friends, let's do this glass.

Then drink it all. The three of them were talking.