Instructor Song said: What are Shitou and the others talking about outside?
"Teacher Song, Brother Bai has come in." Fuxing continued:
"Shitou, come here quickly, we are almost full." Instructor Song shouted:
Shitou said: It doesn't matter, I eat very quickly.
"If you don't come in, these two brothers won't even drink with me." Instructor Song said:
"Teacher Song, we have something to do. Let's drink next time." Fuxing said helplessly:
"Brother Fu, you can have a drink with Teacher Song and the others." Shitou walked to the table and said:
"Brother Bai, you also sit down and drink two bowls." Captain Xue called:
"No, no, no, I'm too drunk. I can't drink." Shitou said:
"Brother Bai, you look down on people, don't you! I heard from Teacher Song that you drank several bowls of wine in the past two days." Captain Xue shouted:
Shitou was stunned and said: I...
"Shitou, you and Captain Xue are meeting for the first time. You have a drink with him." Instructor Song interrupted:
"Teacher Song, my drinking capacity!" Shitou sat on the stool and replied:
"Captain Xue, Brother Bai's drinking capacity is light. Others call him - three cups of wine." Fuxing called:
"I won't let him pour it. I'll have a drink with him." Captain Xue continued:
Shitou whispered: Brother Fu, pour the wine.
Captain Xue smiled and said: Is this right?
Fuxing muttered: Brother Bai, after you finish your meal...
"I'll finish drinking - and then eat." Shitou said:
Instructor Song picked up the bowl and shouted: Brothers, let’s drink together.
Shitou shouted: Teacher Song, Captain Xue, let's do it.
Captain Xue drank wine and called out: Go ahead.
Shitou put down the bowl and said: Captain Xue, your brothers behind you also asked them to come over and eat.
Captain Xue responded: They will eat later.
Shitou grabbed a chicken and said, "Two eldest brothers, you share it."
The two sergeants thanked him: Thank you, Mr. Bai!
"Brother Bai, let's continue drinking." Captain Xue shouted:
"No, no, I'll ask three cups to be poured, and I'll pour it after three cups." Shitou refused:
"Brother Bai, you just had a drink." Captain Xue responded:
Shitou argued: What I took was a bowl, not a cup.
Captain Xue poured the wine and said: I don't believe it, this "three cups pouring" is really so evil!
Shitou waved his hand and said, "I really can't drink anymore."
"Brother Bai, don't put it down! If you don't drink the wine I poured for you with my own hands, you just don't treat me as a brother." Captain Xue gestured and shouted:
Stone had no choice but to stretch out his hand...
Captain Xue shouted: Brother Bai, I'll do it first out of respect.
Shitou raised his head and drank "gudonggudong".
This bowl of wine is enough.
Around the stone eyes, many flowers appeared.
Captain Xue called out: Brother Bai, let’s come again.
"Captain Xue, Brother Bai can't drink anymore." Fuxing said:
Captain Xue held the wine jar and responded: Brother Fu, don't stop me! When the wine comes to know that a thousand cups are too little, Brother Bai will drink again.
Shitou muttered: We have something to do!
Captain Xue sifted the wine and said: We will deal with the matter another day.
"Teacher Song, please advise Captain Xue, Brother Bai really can't drink anymore." Fuxing shouted:
Instructor Song called out: Brother Fu, Brother Bai usually works rigorously, so relax appropriately!
Fuxing said: Drunkness will hurt your health.
"Brother Bai, we did it." Captain Xue shouted:
"Captain Xue, let me drink with you!" Fuxing continued:
Shitou said in a daze: I drink, I drink.
Captain Xue picked up the bowl and said: Brother Bai, let’s have one.
Shitou replied: Touch one.
The glass of wine was half drunk.
"Bang" Shitou fell all over the table.
Fu Xing shouted: Brother Bai, Brother Bai.
Instructor Song said: Brother Fu, you and Brother Xu carry the stone back.
Fuxing replied: Why don't you leave?
"We will go back too." Instructor Song interrupted:
Xu Banxian leaned into Fu Xing's ear and muttered: Brother Lin's matter!
Fu Xing responded: Brother Bai is so drunk, let's talk about it another day.
Captain Xue said: Two brothers, put Brother Bai down and I will let them carry it.
"Don't bother brothers, we can carry it alone." Fuxing continued:
Instructor Song shouted: "Let's go!"
Captain Xue asked: Teacher Song, please!
At noon on the second day, Shi Shi slowly opened his eyes.
Xu Banxian said: Brother Bai, you finally woke up.
Shitou shook his head and said: What time is it now!
"Brother Bai, you're awake." Fu Xing lay on the table and "rubbed" his eyes.
Shitou asked: How long have I slept?
Fu Xing continued: You slept the whole day.
Shitou slapped his forehead and muttered: I drank too much yesterday.
"Brother Bai, should we call home?" Xu Banxian asked:
Shitou replied: Call back, what should we say?
Xu Banxian lowered his head.
Shitou said: Wait until you find Brother Lin and fight again.
Fuxing called out: Brother Bai, are you hungry?
Shitou was wearing trousers and responded: I haven't eaten all day, how can I not be hungry?
Fu Xing stood up and said, "I'll fetch water and come over to wash you up."
"Brother Fu, I'll go wash up myself." Shitou shouted:
Fuxing said: I will go with you.
Shitou and the others walked out of the door, and there was silence around them.
Shitou asked: Why is it so quiet everywhere?
"It's lunch break now, everyone is sleeping in the room." Fuxing replied:
Shitou shushed: Hush! Let's keep our voices down so we don't disturb them.
They walked quietly into the hall.
"Who!" Two military policemen held guns and said in unison:
Stone responded: We.
The military policemen shouldered their guns and said, "Gentlemen, Captain Xue has given instructions. All the things you use are in the kitchen. You can use them as you like."
"Brothers, thank you for your hard work." Shitou bowed and said:
Fuxing said: Brother Bai, go this way.
Xu Banxian said: Brother Bai, go wash up first...
"Two brothers, there is food on the pot." Fu Xing walked into the kitchen and shouted:
Shitou stood in front of the basin and said, "Bring out the food. It's too hot to stew in the pot on such a hot day."
Xu Banxian called out: I'm coming.
Fu Xing served the rice and asked: Brother Bai, where are we going after dinner?
Shitou wiped his face and said: Teacher Song and others are sleeping at this time, let's go to the street to ask.
"Brother Bai, you're here for dinner." Xu Banxian shouted:
Shitou, with his face kerchief hanging on his face, responded: You eat first.
Xu Banxian held the meat and said: Brother Bai, eat more meat.
"Brother Xu, you can eat it yourself. I want to eat whatever I want! I can eat it myself!" Shitou walked towards Xu Banxian and the others.
Xu Banxian called out: Brother Bai, sit here.
Shitou picked up the bowl and shouted: Brothers, let's eat quickly.
Fu Xing picked up the food and ate it with big mouthfuls.
Shi Shi moved his chopsticks and "gobbled".
After a moment, Shitou put down his bowls and chopsticks and asked: Brothers, are you full?
Fu Xing burped and replied: It's almost done.
Xu Banxian swallowed his rice and shouted: "Wait a minute."
Shitou said: Brother Xu, please pay attention! Don't choke!
Xu Banxian patted his chest and muttered: I am older, and I am indeed no better than you.
"Brother Xu, how old are you! You sound like you are very old." Shitou argued:
Xu Banxian continued: Among us, I am the oldest.
"As you get older, you have to be obedient and concentrate on eating." Shitou smiled and said:
"Brother Bai, let's go out over the wall after dinner!" Fuxing called:
Shitou was puzzled: Why should we climb over the wall?
Fuxing said: There were guards standing outside the door. They saw us going out...
"So what if you see it!" Shitou responded:
"You really can't do anything! Wake up Teacher Song and the others!" Fuxing replied:
Shitou said: It would be better for them to see, so as to save Teacher Song and the others from finding out that we are not here...
"Brother Bai, let's go." Xu Banxian shouted:
Shitou called out: You are full!
Xu Banxian said: I’m full.
Shitou stood up and said: Let's go.
They walked to the door.
The guards saluted: Hello gentlemen!
Shitou smiled and said: Hello, brothers! We went out for a walk and may not come back until evening. Could you please explain this to Instructor Song?
The guards all said in unison: "Masters, hurry up!"
Xu Banxian stepped out of the gate and asked: Brother Bai, which way are we going?
The stone pointed to the right and said: Go this way.
Fuxing asked: Brother Bai, aren't you going to a restaurant here?
Shitou replied: I know! We walked around.
Fuxing said: There is not much to see in Beiping!
"Let's ask around who is that kind of person wearing a sweater and high boots!" Shitou interrupted:
Fuxing continued: Wearing a sweater and high boots.
"The waiter in the restaurant told me yesterday." Shitou replied:
Lucky Star called out: So, they are related to horses.
Xu Banxian said: Could it be that they are driving horses?
No, "horse drivers" don't rob people.
"They are horse dealers!" Fu Xing responded:
Xu Banxian replied: That’s not right either! The horse dealer wouldn't be so weirdly dressed.
"They may be horse thieves." Fuxing analyzed:
Shitou replied: It is possible.
What is more likely is that they are a group of strongmen who make a living by robbing families and homes.
"Instead of guessing here, we should go ask those who raise horses." Xu Banxian called:
Shitou walked to a stall and inquired: Uncle, let me ask you how many horses there are in Beiping!
"Young man, look at you, you must be a foreigner!" The uncle looked at you and said:
Shitou praised: "My uncle is so discerning, even I can tell that I am a foreigner."
"I'm not bragging. I've read countless people, so I still have some good eyesight." The uncle said proudly:
Stone responded: That is, that is.
The uncle asked: Young man, do you want to buy a horse? Or selling horses?
Shitou replied: I want to buy a horse.
The uncle shouted: If you want to buy horses, go to the horse market on East Street, Wu’s House on West Street, or Liu’s House on North Street.
They are all well-known Ma family in Beiping City.
There they gathered—horses from all directions.
"What should I do if I want to change horses?" Shitou asked:
The uncle replied: It is also these companies. These companies can not only sell horses, but also buy horses.
Shitou smiled and said: Really!
"They can buy and sell, and they can also let horses stay overnight." The uncle continued:
Shitou asked curiously: Uncle, how can I let the horse stay overnight?
"Letting a horse stay overnight means putting the horse at their place! They help feed it, and they calculate the money based on the day it is fed. Of course, the feeding has a time limit. They can only help feed it for one year. After one year, the owner does not come. If they take the horse or default on the accommodation fee, the horse will belong to them and they can do whatever they want!" The uncle said:
Shitou asked: What should I do if a party defaults within one year?
The uncle replied: Depending on the size of the situation, double compensation will be paid.
"What is double compensation!"
"For example, if the horse you stay overnight dies, becomes sick, or is lost, estimate the price based on the severity of the situation and then double the price."
"Brother Bai, we still have something to do!" Fuxing called:
The uncle pulled the stone and said: Young man, I advise you to be careful when making friends.
Shitou responded: Uncle, why did you say that!
"Young man, listen to me, like the two friends behind you - no, they stood here for most of the day without even farting. Such people are nothing." The uncle said:
Shitou smiled and said: Haha~
"Boss, I'm going to buy something."
Shitou stepped up and said with a smile: Uncle, I'm leaving! See you next time!
The uncle shouted: Young man, young man...
"Boss, how much does this kind of thing cost?"
The uncle turned his head and replied: 3 cents.
Shitou walked on the street and sneered: Brother Fu, Brother Xu, the uncle just said that you two are not the same thing.
"Because we didn't brag to him." Fuxing replied:
Xu Banxian continued: That kind of person is really a person whose mouth is bigger than his head.
"Brother Xu, you are exaggerating!" Shitou called:
Xu Banxian responded: I'm not exaggerating. That person's mouth moves more and his head turns less. He has a mouth but no brain.
Shitou smiled and said: Brother Xu, you have seen something!
"I don't need to look. That man has a sharp mouth and monkey cheeks. He is destined to be a person who relies on his mouth to eat." Xu Banxian replied:
Shitou joked: Brother Xu, you are bluffing again, don’t look at it! Where did you learn about that person—the sharp-mouthed monkey-cheeked man?
Everyone laughed and said: Hahaha...
