After Meng Ran finished practicing the knife, he ate a little casually at home, and after changing his clothes, he took Li Haoran out.

After the two walked several streets, they suddenly found that they didn't know where the Zuihualou was located, Meng Ran looked at Li Haoran helplessly, and asked, "Senior, don't you know Zuihualou, how can you not know the road." ”

Li Haoran just rolled his eyes and ignored Meng Ran.

Meng Ran had no choice but to be cheeky and inquire on the street, but the result was self-evident, and the man who pointed the way had a knowing smile on his face, giving Meng Ran a look that all men understand.

When Meng Ran took Li Haoran to the door of the Zuihua Building, it was exactly two o'clock in the unitary hour, and at this time, people were coming and going on the street, and men of different ages walked into the building one after another.

Meng Ran coughed lightly, mustered up the courage to step on the steps, and immediately a bustard stepped forward to greet him, and asked with a smile: "Childe's surname, is it a person or a companion?"

"I'm here to find Zhou Gongzi. Meng Ran said in a muffled voice.

The old bustard immediately grabbed Meng Ran's arm, and said with a coquettish smile: "It turned out to be Meng Gongzi, Zhou Gongzi is waiting for you on the second floor." Are you coming alone or with companions?"

Meng Ran turned his head and glanced behind him, "Ah, there is another one." ”

The old bustard glanced back at Li Haoran and snorted, "What kind of girl does Meng Gongzi want?"

Before Meng Ran could refuse, he heard Li Haoran say: "Give him someone who will serve people, silver or anything is not a problem." ”

The old bustard smiled, looked at Meng Ran and asked, "What does Meng Gongzi think?"

Meng Ran glared at Li Haoran and didn't pay attention to this conversation.

The old bustard looked at Meng Ran with a smile and asked, "Could it be that Meng Gongzi wants to find a Qingqi person?"

Meng Ran coughed lightly and categorically refused: "No, you lead the way in front." ”

The old bustard looked at Meng Ran with a resentful expression, and then walked a few steps closer and walked in front of Meng Ran and the two to lead the way.

After going up the stairs, the old bustard took Meng Ran and the two to a room, there were five desks in the room, Zhou Xiaowu sat in the main seat, and there was an entourage sitting next to him, it was the old man Hu, and the three positions below were already seated, only the first one on the left was still empty.

After Zhou Xiaowu saw Meng Ran, he stood up and nodded and smiled: "Brother Xian, you came just in time, I can't wait for my brother, please take a seat." ”

Meng Ran glanced at the first seat on the left, and was not humble, and sat down in the surprised eyes of everyone in the room.

After Meng Ran sat down, Li Haoran walked to his side with a grin, and sat down with a butt, without any gesture at all.

The three young sons and brothers who had already been in place looked at Meng Ran with a little scrutiny, they didn't expect that the guest of honor at Zhou Xiaowu's banquet turned out to be a stranger they had never seen before.

At this time, Zhou Xiaowu said to the bustard: "Aunt Du, call all the girls here and give us help with alcohol." ”

Aunt Du blessed Zhou Xiaowu with a blessing, twisted her body and went out.

After a while, two elegantly dressed girls carried Yaoqin and Yuxiao into the house, followed by several women dressed in cool clothes shrouded in tulle.

The last to enter was Aunt Du, the old bustard, who said with a smile: "Gongzi Zhou is so fun, the concubine is busy first, just call me if you have something." ”

Zhou Xiaowu waved his hand, and Aunt Du withdrew from the house and closed the door.

After the women were in their places, the sound of the piano slowly sounded, and the dancers moved to the rhythm of the music, and they danced like swallows nesting and flying high like magpie birds with night terrors. The beautiful dance posture is leisurely and soft, and the agile swift flying body is as light as the wind.

Zhou Xiaowu picked up a glass of wine and said to everyone: "This first glass of wine, I wish everyone a happy Mid-Autumn Festival, and I wish everyone all their wishes come true." ”

Meng Ran glanced at the reactions of the others, and silently picked up the wine glass, and drank the first glass of wine with Zhou Xiaowu's rhythm.

After a glass of wine, Zhou Xiaowu looked at Meng Ran and said with a smile: "Brother Xian, do you know the three friends present?"

Meng Ran shook his head with a smile and said, "I don't know each other, but I think they are all young and handsome people in Jiaxing." ”

Zhou Xiaowu laughed and said, "Then I'll introduce you to Brother Xian." The person sitting under you is called Zhu Tianmao, and he is the captain of Guoyi in Hangzhou Zhichong Mansion, and he is my hardcore brother. ”

Meng Ran looked over and saw that this Zhu Tianmao's figure was quite strong, worthy of being a lieutenant, Meng Ran smiled at him slightly, it was considered a courtesy, but that Zhu Tianmao was extremely arrogant, looking at Meng Ran with his nostrils, looking very disdainful.

When Zhou Xiaowu saw this scene, he didn't say anything, but continued to introduce to Meng Ran: "Sitting opposite the virtuous brother is Wang Ruofei, the son of the county Cheng of this county. ”

Meng Ran sat up straight and smiled at Wang Ruofei, who had a calm face in front of him, and Wang Ruofei immediately hugged his fists with a smile on his face.

Zhou Xiaowu glanced at Wang Ruofei meaningfully, and then introduced the young man at the end to Meng Ran, "This is Xu Zhenyu, and the Xu family is one of the richest families in the county. ”

Meng Ran looked at Xu Zhenyu, who was a little obese, and nodded at him, Xu Zhenyu, who had a round face, was a little nervous, but just smiled stupidly.

After Zhou Xiaowu finished his introduction, he paused slightly, and when everyone looked at him, he slowly spoke: "My virtuous brother's surname is Meng Mingran, a person from Lin'an, his father-in-law is a big man with hands and eyes, Zhishi was in the center before, and he was very liked by the saints, and now although he is not in the court, he still has a great influence. ”

After the three of them heard about Meng Ran's identity, the expressions on their faces were different, Zhu Tianmao was disdainful, and the corners of his mouth were slightly upturned; Wang Ruofei's eyes were very distant, looking thoughtful; and Xu Zhenyu was stupid, as if he didn't care at all.

Meng Ran looked at the reactions of everyone in the banquet, and had a general idea in his heart, so he sat back and waited for Zhou Xiaowu's next speech.

Zhou Xiaowu raised his wine glass and said to everyone: "This glass of wine, welcome to the arrival of Brother Meng Xian, everyone should move around more in the future, don't be unfamiliar." ”

The crowd drank it all.

Meng Ran had just put down the wine glass and was about to pour the wine, when Zhu Tianmao, who was at the head of him, took the lead and asked, "I don't know if Meng Gongzi is high now?"

Meng Ran gently put down the wine jug and said with a smile: "The younger brother is young and has no important position, and now he is recuperating at home." ”

Zhu Tianmao continued to ask, "What do you do on weekdays?"

"It's just a knife practice. Meng Ran said without thinking.

Zhu Tianmao smiled and said, "I have also practiced martial arts since I was a child, have you ever been interested in two moves?"

Meng Ran smiled slightly and refused: "It's such a good day, let's not spoil the scenery." ”

Zhu Tianmao smiled coldly, and said sarcastically: "Don't you dare or don't want to?"

Meng Ran secretly said in his heart, this guy is not a fool, why did he carry a gun and a stick like this as soon as they met, could it be that Zhou Xiaowu said something to him before he came, so as to test his sword skills.

Zhou Xiaowu saw that Meng Ran didn't speak, so he made a round and said: "Brother Meng Xian is still young, how can those of us who are elder brothers force him? ”

Zhu Tianmao glanced at Meng Ran contemptuously and drank three glasses of wine in a row.

It was very embarrassing for a while, and I could only hear the music of the piano and flute ensemble and the sound of the dancers' tap dance steps.

After a while, Zhu Tianmao took the lead and asked, "Xiaowu, what does the Oiran in this building look like?" ”

Zhou Xiaowu laughed, "Brother Tianmao is really anxious, this wine has not passed the third round, and he is in a hurry to see the beauty." ”

Zhu Tianmao glanced at Meng Ran, and said in a strange manner: "I'm not a stinky boy with no hair, so I'm naturally anxious to see the Oiran, can I be a sittingly unruly Yanagishita Megumi? Who knows if Yanagishita Megumi has a problem in that regard." ”

Meng Ran's face was slightly cold, his hands were already clenched into fists, although he was not too sure, but he didn't want to endure it anymore, if he sat down like this again, he was afraid that he would become a turtle with a shrunken head.

Meng Ran Huoran stood up and said expressionlessly: "Since Brother Zhu wants to have a discussion, he will naturally accompany him." ”

Zhu Tianmao also stood up and said with disdain: "Boy, this is what you said, if you can't stand up on the ground later, don't blame me for being too ruthless." ”

Zhou Xiaowu hurriedly persuaded: "What are the two brothers doing? On this festive season, how can they easily meet each other? If I accidentally hurt someone, how can I feel at ease?"

Meng Ran said lightly: "It's okay." ”

Zhu Tianmao shook his head and looked like he was eager to try.

Zhou Xiaowu no longer persuaded him, drank the woman in the house, and said in a deep voice: "Since the two brothers insist on competing, then I will make a show." If anyone wins, I will redeem the Oiran of this building and give him as a gift. ”

Meng Ran didn't react to this lottery.

Zhu Tianmao on the side was very excited, as if he had seen the scene of Meng Ran falling to the ground, and the corners of his mouth were slightly grinning, revealing two yellowed teeth.

Seeing this scene, Zhou Xiaowu added another fire and said loudly: "The Oiran in this building is called Seinfeld, and he is still a virgin so far, it depends on which of the two brothers has such blessings." ”

Zhu Tianmao smiled even more, as if the beauty had taken off her clothes and waited for him to be pampered.

Meng Ran looked indifferent, and even glanced at Zhu Tianmao with some disgust.

As for the reactions of the other two, it was also very interesting, Wang Ruofei looked like he didn't care about himself, and was ready to fold his arms to watch, Xu Zhenyu's small eyes shot out two fine lights, no longer the stupid appearance before.

Zhou Xiaowu glanced at Zhu Tianmao, turned to look at Meng Ran, and said, "Brother Meng Xian is younger, and the weapons and rules of the competition are up to you, I don't think Brother Tianmao will have any opinions." ”

Meng Ran smiled lightly and said, "Since that's the case, then I'm not welcome." I'm a knife practitioner, so I'll try my knife skills with Brother Zhu, as for the rules, I don't want it, if you lose, you will naturally lose. ”

Zhou Xiaowu smiled and applauded: "Brother Xian is so courageous. It's just that there are no wooden knives to use now, so why not try the long knives of the followers?"

Meng Ran naturally didn't say anything, just nodded slightly.

Zhou Xiaowu looked at Zhu Tianmao and said, "Brother Tianmao, let your servant send two swords, so that I can see the martial arts of the two brothers." ”

"Good. ”

Zhu Tianmao answered, and then pushed the door away.