More than half of the summer has passed, and with one heavy rain after another, the weather is gradually becoming cooler. On the ancient royal street of Yingtianfu, horse-drawn carriages carrying timber and soil materials are moving slowly like ant colonies.

The sudden catastrophe before hurt this Yingtian City, which had been stable for more than 20 years, a lot. Within nearly two or three miles to the left of Hongwu Street, more than 100 large and small buildings were destroyed, and it was even more difficult to estimate the casualties during this period.

After this natural and man-made disaster, two strange phenomena appeared in Yingtian City. On the one hand, there are more horse-drawn carts carrying materials, and on the other hand, there are fewer pedestrians on the streets.

Perhaps the people were still afraid of the female demon who appeared out of nowhere, and even in the daytime, the streets seemed much more deserted.

On such a boring afternoon, Bai Xiaoyi, dressed in black casual clothes, was holding a blade of grass in his mouth, humming a little song, while leaning on the old banyan tree that had accompanied him for many years to keep a cold.

Looking at the empty storytelling stall not far away, this young man who had been in the market for many years suddenly had an inexplicable sense of loss.

casually spit out the grass leaf that was already a little bitter, Bai Xiaoyi muttered to himself:

"His uncle, he looks like he's leaving, why do you always feel a little reluctant......"

Gently pumping his mouth, the rogue boy turned his head to look at the fat brother and his wife who were still busy in the wine shop. Replaced with a confident smile, Bai Xiaoyi ran to the fat sister-in-law's side:

"Eh, sister-in-law, you see that there are so few guests, why don't we have a day off today?"

glared at this brother angrily, and the fat sister-in-law said with disgust:

"Don't do it? Where do you get food if you don't work? Brother, didn't my sister-in-law say you, don't rely on your little cleverness all day long, and honestly settle down in one place. You see you're not a big boss, so don't you worry about starting a family?"

Covering her ears a little helplessly, Bai Xiaoyi was a little afraid of this sister-in-law's nagging every now and then. Seeing an opportunity, the scoundrel boy snatched the rag from the fat sister-in-law's hand, and then pressed her to the seat and said:

"Sister-in-law, sister-in-law, you sit down first, I'll call the fat brother over, and I'm a little serious today. ”

As he spoke, he didn't care about the fat sister-in-law's puzzled gaze, flew into the back kitchen, and pulled out the busy sweaty fat brother. When the family arrived, Bai Xiaoyi greeted the guests on the other side, Sixi and Wufu, and ordered:

"Two little guys, tell the guests at those tables that today's meal money is mine, and the proprietor is happy, and it will not be open today. ”

Before he could finish speaking, the fat sister-in-law on the side screwed heavily on the young man's thigh:

"Stinky boy, you're crazy, those tables of guests cost a few taels of food, don't want it if you don't want it!"

Rubbing his pinched thighs, Bai Xiaoyi said with a look of grievance:

"Fat sister-in-law, don't be in a hurry, listen to me with peace of mind, we are really not short of this money. ”

In this way, Bai Xiaoyi completely told him how he was rewarded by Zhu Yuanzhang for Linjiang Tower and his plan to break into the rivers and lakes. When he said that the Linjiang Building next to him would be owned by them, the surprise and joy on the faces of the fat brother and sister-in-law could not be concealed. But when he said that he was going to follow his master to the rivers and lakes, the fat sister-in-law next to him changed her expression of surprise and sternly stopped:

"No, don't go!"

Bai Xiaoyi complained with a bitter face:

"Why......"

Looking at this young man who grew up watching from a young age, the fat sister-in-law said earnestly:

"Little brother, sister-in-law knows that you have learned great skills from Xi Zhenren. But do you know how sinister the rivers and lakes are outside? Even ordinary people like us who stay in the market all day long can hear from time to time that someone on the rivers and lakes has been killed, and who has broken their arms and legs after failing in a martial arts competition. Listen to my sister-in-law's words, let's not go, okay? You see, now that such a big restaurant is yours, can't we honestly do a business and marry a daughter-in-law to settle down in the future?"

Showing a smile that was more ugly than crying, Bai Xiaoyi looked at the fat brother on the side for help. The five-year-old man clicked his mouth, and then said very boldly:

"I said daughter-in-law, in fact, Xiao Yi's idea is quite good. Isn't it good to say that a good man has ambitions in all directions. This brother of our family is not an ordinary person at first glance, he first became the apprentice of the real person, and then saved our long live master. If it goes on like this, Bao Buqi will become a chivalrous man of the Jianghu civilization one day. At that time, when it comes to who is our brother on the rivers and lakes, it will be more energetic!"

A rag was pumped on the man's bulging belly, and the fat sister-in-law scolded angrily:

"Look at your bad color! Do you think our brother has a long life, what can we do if something happens here?"

While smiling innocently, the fat brother patted Bai Xiaoyi's shoulder and said:

"I said daughter-in-law, you can rest assured. With our brother's cleverness, who else can be bullied? Besides, isn't there still Xi Zhenren following him. What a real person's ability, it's fine!"

Under the lobbying of Bai Xiaoyi and Fat Brother, the fat sister-in-law finally reluctantly accepted this fact. But at this moment, a fast horse galloped from the direction of the inner city, and before everyone could come back to their senses, a fast-catcher in a strong suit dismounted. He looked around, and saw Bai Xiaoyi's figure at a glance, and then the bearded middle-aged catcher shouted in a broken voice:

"It's not me saying, Brother Xiao Yi, you can't do this business yet, but you're here to greet the guests!"

Hearing this familiar voice, the rogue boy who was still chatting with his brother and sister-in-law turned his head with some curiosity. At this look, I saw Liu Yishou's unkempt face squeezing his eyebrows and coming over.

With a look of surprise in his eyes, Bai Xiaoyi hurriedly got up and said:

"Yo, Brother Hand Er, what kind of wind is blowing you? Sit down, sit down!" Looking at the two children hiding in the shop to enjoy the cold, Bai Xiaoyi said angrily: "Sixi, Wufu, quickly bring a few good wines and dishes, we have a distinguished guest!"

Hurriedly stretched out his hand to stop this enthusiastic and somewhat overly enthusiastic teenager, Liu Yishou said with a smile:

"Come on, don't be busy. The two little ghosts inside, just come to the pot of wine, I'll say a few words to your big brother Bai and leave. ”

Curiously glanced at the good horse on the side of the road that looked carefully selected, and then at the package tied to the saddle, Bai Xiaoyi asked puzzledly:

"Brother Hand Er, are you going to go far away?"

After taking a sip of the tea on the table, Liu Yishou said helplessly:

"Isn't it, there is a big case in Six Doors, and I have to go to Kaifeng to investigate for a while. I have long wanted to come over to find you to get together, but a monster appeared out of nowhere, and almost didn't lift Ying Tiancheng. No, hurry up and meet before you leave, and beg for a bowl of wine. ”

Looking mysteriously left and right, Liu leaned his head closer with one hand, lowered his voice and asked:

"It's not for me to say, listen to the news from the brother over there in Jinyiwei, when the devil was making trouble a few days ago, you saved the emperor? ”

He also leaned his head over mysteriously, and Bai Xiaoyi said with a smirk:

"Don't hide it from my brother, little brother, I really saved the emperor. However, I don't like to be an official, so I don't want it. I just asked the emperor to ask the emperor for the Linjiang Tower on this side and the Bao'en Temple where I lived. Although it is not rich and expensive, we can be regarded as a family and a business person in the future. ”

Very dissatisfied, he clicked his mouth, and Liu Yi hated iron and steel, and said sarcastically:

"Tut-tut, to say that you don't know is that you don't know. You saved the life of the Lord Long Live, if you are an official in the court, you will not be a big celebrity. The glory and wealth are all here if you want to, what is so good about just asking for such a restaurant and a broken temple, you are really stupid. ”

Still with that hippie smile, Bai Xiaoyi pretended to be mysterious and said:

"Brother hand, don't worry, little brother, I naturally have my intentions. No, in a few days, I will go to the rivers and lakes with my master, if there is a fate, how about we see each other in the rivers and lakes?"

Looking at this rogue boy with disdain, Liu said angrily:

"Didn't I say that you kid, still roaming the rivers and lakes? Don't think that if you caught a flower thief that day, you are really a master. Brother, let me tell you, the water in this river and lake is very deep, and if you are not careful, you will be drowned, so you should be careful. ”

Taking the wine that Xiao Wufu brought over, Bai Xiaoyi said heartlessly:

"Thank you brother for your kindness, you can relax, I have a master to follow, although I can't walk sideways, it shouldn't be difficult to ensure that I can get out of my body. Besides, I also have the ability to press the bottom of the box, but I can't beat it, can't we run?"

Laughing and scolding, Liu picked up the wine glass with one hand and said:

"Okay, since Brother Bai is committed to the rivers and lakes, then brother, I wish you all the best, and make a name for yourself as soon as possible, so that my brother and I will be dishonored!"

also picked up the wine glass and touched it, Bai Xiaoyi said with a smile:

"Inherit my brother's auspicious words, that little brother, I also wish my brother a successful trip, and we will see you in the rivers and lakes!"

Touching the wine glasses together, Liu said heroically:

"Okay! See you soon!"