Last time, Jiang Cheng drove away the rich son who bullied women and children, and at the same time found that the man begging along the street was actually uneducated, and under a kind invitation, the beggar finally agreed to follow Jiang Cheng to the "Drunken Huayin" restaurant.

Not long after, the two came to "Drunken Huayin", and the shopkeeper hurriedly came out to greet Jiang Cheng, but in a blink of an eye, he saw the beggar beside him, who smelled of wine, and suddenly changed his face, showing a look of disgust, and said: "Hey, hey, hey, our 'Drunken Huayin' is a high-end restaurant, you beggar go out quickly, don't disturb the Yaxing of other guest officials." ”

The beggar didn't even look at the shopkeeper, and just muttered in his heart: The dog's eyes look low!

Jiang Cheng naturally couldn't embarrass the shopkeeper, he smiled, took out two taels of broken silver from the money bag on his waist, handed it to the shopkeeper's hand, and said, "Xiaoer, this brother is my friend." He's just in a depressed mood, so he drank a few more drinks at a time, and asked you to make it convenient, he won't make trouble after drinking. ”

Although the shopkeeper didn't know that Jiang Chengcheng was the newly arrived prefect of Hangzhou, he could still see Jiang Cheng's heroic extravagance more or less, and he also got some benefits, so he naturally immediately smiled and greeted: "Yo, guest officer, look at what you said, you can come to our shop to drink, I and the shopkeeper are very happy." Come, upstairs please, I'll find you a secluded spot. ”

Jiang Cheng nodded with satisfaction, the little second in this shop did not deliberately choose a good position for them, but so that the smell of the beggar would not be noticed by the other guest officers who were drinking next to him.

The two of them went upstairs and sat down under the guidance of the shopkeeper, and the beggar whispered: "This brother, did you see it just now, these people look at me like that." Hmph, you are still drinking at the same table with me, but I am afraid that you will insult my brother's stage. ”

"You're thinking about me very much, why did you suddenly have the interest to speak first?" Jiang Cheng deliberately teased.

"Heh, since you invited me to drink, I naturally have to think about you. When you and I meet, that's probably all there is to say. The beggar bowed his head faintly, his eyes already looking out.

"Haha, Brother Ren doesn't have to be like this. Since they are both people in the rivers and lakes, they will naturally not stick to these vulgar eyes, come and come, wait for a good cup of tea for you first, and sober up your wine. Jiang Cheng personally poured tea for the beggar.

The beggar was not humble, and drank it all after taking it, he originally thought that Jiang Cheng would be angry, saying that he didn't know how to be polite, but Jiang Cheng laughed and said: "Okay, it's really heroic, much better than those hypocrites in the rivers and lakes who claim to be heroes and heroes." ”

The beggar said in his heart: See how long you can disguise. He casually pushed the teacup to the side and looked at himself in a daze. After a while, the shopkeeper served two plates of beef and two jars of good wine, and he enthusiastically introduced: "Guest officer, this is the most famous good wine in our restaurant - 'Drunken Huayin'." ”

"Oh, the name of the restaurant comes from this sake, so you really need to taste it carefully. Jiang Cheng exclaimed.

"Hehe, the guest officer is really a person who knows the goods, please use it slowly. The shopkeeper took a rag and wiped the already shiny tabletop, and then left.

Jiang Cheng carefully unsealed the wine jar, and said: "This good wine is unsealed, you can't be in a hurry, otherwise you will not be able to communicate with it if the wine leaks." This sentence is ostensibly about wine, but in fact it is referring to beggars.

The beggar was not a fool, he naturally understood what Jiang Cheng said, but he deliberately pretended to be stupid, and directly reached out and took the wine jar that Jiang Cheng had just opened, and he didn't use a bowl, he just lifted it and poured it into his mouth.

"Brother Ren, you should drink slowly. When you smell this wine, you feel that your temperament is strong, and if you drink it quickly, it will hurt your body. Jiang Cheng persuaded.

The beggar took a few sips, slapped the wine jar on the table, and said half-drunk and half-conscious: "What if I drink badly, I am a useless person anyway, and no one in this world cares about my joys, sorrows, sorrows, and sorrows. ”

Jiang Cheng knew that this beggar must have a knot, and said: "The body is skinny, and the parents who receive it, even if Brother Ren himself doesn't want to take care, he can't be sorry for his father's gift." ”

"My father and mother are long gone, what is right to talk about them. You're talking nonsense. The beggar's tone was full of disdain.

"Maybe what you said is right, well, since Brother Ren insists on this, then he will sacrifice his life to accompany the gentleman and have a drink with the gentleman today. Jiang Cheng also raised the wine jar and stretched out his hand forward.

"How do you know I'm a gentleman? You and I have only known each other for a moment. The beggar asked rhetorically.

"The friendship of gentlemen is as light as water, and I don't care about the length of time, but whether the mind is the same. At this moment, Brother Ren has a lot of worries and worries. If you want to forget your sorrows in drunkenness, then I will be drunk with you. You say, isn't this called heart-to-heart communication?" Jiang Cheng's words were very reasonable, and the beggar didn't know how to refute them, so he didn't say more, and also brought up the wine jar and touched it.

After a while, the beggar choked on the drink and coughed violently. Jiang Cheng heard the voice and also put down the wine jar.

"Brother Ren, are you okay?" Jiang Cheng asked with concern.

"That's it, that's it, even this wine is against me. Haha, between heaven and earth, there is no place for me to thunder in. The beggar sighed.

"It turns out that Brother Ren's name is Lei Jin, what a blessing!" Jiang Cheng remembered his name and said.

"What if you know my name?" can you do for me?" asked the beggar named Lei Jin.

"You feel sorry for yourself, I really can't help anything. But if you're willing to share your thoughts, how do you know what I can't do for you?" Jiang Cheng also asked him.

"Well, I respect you as a man, anyway, I don't plan to live in this world for long, so it doesn't hurt to tell you. Lei Jin said with drunken eyes.

"Listen to me. Jiang Cheng said with a sincere face.

"I was originally a prodigal son of the rivers and lakes, although I was poor, but I was also a good man with iron bones. There is a wealthy businessman Cheng Bingwen who deals in silk satin in Suzhou City, and there is a daughter in his house, named Cheng Wensu. At a lantern festival, I was fortunate to meet Miss Cheng, who accidentally fell into the water when she was putting lanterns along the river, and I passed by to save Miss Cheng and sent her to see a doctor. At first, Master Cheng was also grateful to me in every way, but when he realized that I was just a vagabond, he didn't want me to see Miss Cheng again. Helpless, I was worried that Miss Cheng would fall into the root of the cold disease, so I could only sneak into the house to investigate Miss's condition. The young lady asked the maid to convey the words to me, and I learned that the young lady also had a good impression of me. After that, I looked for an opportunity to meet with the young lady. Who knew that I was later discovered by Master Cheng, and he escorted me to the official, saying that I had done a rude act to the young lady, and the county official put me in prison. Master Cheng also sent someone to persuade me, saying that I was Miss's life-saving benefactor, and I didn't want to be embarrassed for me, as long as I was willing to leave Miss, not only did I not have to suffer a lawsuit, but I could also give me a hundred taels of silver. Speaking of this, Lei Jin's voice had already begun to choke.

Men don't flick when they have tears, but they haven't reached the sad place, since ancient times, heroes have been sad and beautiful, and Lei Jin is such a vivid example.

Jiang Cheng understood his feelings, followed his words, and said, "You must not have agreed, and then you were sued by Master Cheng and stayed in prison for a while." ”

"Yes, exactly. I am a dignified seven-foot man, and I am really uneasy that someone will be framed like this. After I was released from prison, Miss Cheng's maid brought me a message, saying that Miss didn't want to see me again. Disheartened, I left the sad place. After that, he got drunk all the way, wrapped up all the flowers, and came to this place. Brother, you say, what's the point of me living in this world?" Lei Jin kept shaking his head.

"That's a bad word, brother. That Master Cheng's family is rich, and he naturally hopes to find a son and brother who is the right person, which is also for the sake of his daughter's future, and it is understandable to pity the hearts of parents all over the world. Jiang Cheng persuaded.

"Brother Tai, according to what you say, I'm a toad who wants to eat swan meat, am I damned by myself?"

"That's a bad word, brother. That Master Cheng, it is nothing more than that you are a person from the rivers and lakes, and your whereabouts are uncertain, and I am afraid that after marrying my daughter to you, I will wander all day long, with uncertain food and clothing. But if you think about it differently, if you can have a half-official position and benefit the people, and become a hero at that time, you will take the dowry to find Master Cheng to propose marriage in a beautiful manner. At that time, maybe you can succeed?" Jiang Cheng slowly guided.

"Hehe, just rely on me? I, a person from the rivers and lakes, where can I get an official and a half-job? Moreover, what can I do for the people? Take 10,000 steps back and say, even if I have these now, then Master Cheng will agree to marry Miss to me?" Lei Jin asked several questions one after another.

"First of all, although marriage is the order of your parents and the words of the matchmaker, if the young lady has no intention of you, then even if you are a prince and grandson, I am afraid that it will be difficult to succeed. Jiang Cheng said very directly.

"No, it's not that I'm boasting, but I'm sure Mademoiselle has affection for me. Lei Jin took out a string of beads from his arms, which was a token given to him by Miss Cheng.

"Well, since Miss is interested, then you have to work harder to improve your status, so that Master Cheng's chances of falling in love with you will increase. If you give up on yourself like this and achieve nothing, I'm afraid that Miss Cheng has already been promised by her father to a better person. Jiang Cheng's words can be regarded as speaking to Lei Jin's heart.

Lei Jin was silent for a while, with mixed feelings in his heart, and he didn't know what to say. The right hand that was originally holding the wine jar slowly let go at this moment, his eyes were blurred, and his expression was painful.

"Brother Ren, you are a smart man, such a simple truth, I think you should be able to understand. Jiang Cheng continued.

"Even if you understand... What can I do? No one recommends an introduction, where can I get a half-official position?" Lei Jin's words revealed a hint of despair.

"Don't be presumptuous. I will be useful in life, and I will come back when my daughter is gone, as long as you want to, it is possible to achieve it. Jiang Cheng encouraged.

"Oh, then, brother, there is a way?" asked Lei Jin, who suddenly regained his senses.

"Haha, we had a great conversation today, and we are very happy to be here. As for this way, I don't. But I heard that the newly appointed prefect is preparing to recruit troops, so you might as well try it. Jiang Cheng did not identify himself, but still suggested.

"But I'm stinking and decadent, so how can people want me?" said Lei Jin with a wry smile.

"If Brother Ren is really gold, even if he is in the dirt, he will be able to shine brightly. Jiang Cheng Zhengse said.

Lei Jin suddenly got up, looked around left and right, thought about things in his heart, and after a while, he said, "Brother, I'm drunk, don't drink anymore." Thank you for your hospitality, thank you more for your comfort, dare to ask the name of Brother Taiwan, if I can fly Huang Tengda in the future, I will not forget Brother Taiwan's great kindness. ”

"Haha, we'll meet again. Jiang Cheng also got up, put a taor or two pieces of silver on the table, and left immediately.

Lei Jin looked at the back of him far away, and he already had a plan in his heart......

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