At noon, as soon as He Wenbing's son, the young owner of the fish stall, came back, he excitedly talked about the grand opening of Baiji Fish Stall.
Hundreds of good fish caught the tide and got into the big net, which was extremely spectacular. Bai Qixiahe caught golden rainbow trout alive with his bare hands, which attracted everyone's applause.
After today, Bai Aqi has become famous throughout Heihe County!
He Tai had long forgotten who Yang Quan was. He only wanted to make friends with Bai Qi, who was in the limelight, and show off his dignity by overpowering Song Qiying in Chai Shi, so he asked his father for advice.
He Wenbing was an old man and he immediately came up with a plan to use Yang Meng as a stepping stone to win the loyalty of the Liang family and his son.
Since that Bai Ah Qi attaches great importance to affection and must repay kindness, then use Liang Laoshi and Liang Sanshui to tie him tightly.
Hence this Table Mountain feast.
In the main hall, Yang Meng was sitting on pins and needles, gritting his teeth, as if mustering up great courage:
"My boss, I don't want to be in trouble with Liang Laoshi, but I want to apologize to him... I really can't do it.
After fighting with this man for most of my life, I finally gave in. I was afraid that I would not be able to close my eyes even if I lay in the coffin. "
He Wenbing narrowed his eyes, spit out a mouthful of chewed meat dregs, suddenly slapped the table and cursed:
"Call the cook over! Why are you cooking the food? How dare you bring it before it's cooked? You can't even cook it properly, so why should you hold a spoon?"
The owner of the fish farm, who had a yellow complexion, seemed to be very angry, and his arrogance was so terrifying that it shook the red rosewood round table filled with delicacies and game, and the cups almost fell and broke.
"Lao Yang, I'm telling you this is a joke. I hired the chef from Baoqing Tower, but it was a mess."
He Wenbing quickly put on a smile, and the maid carrying hot water quickly knelt down and raised the copper basin high. He rinsed his mouth with tea, then picked up the handkerchief lying next to him and wiped his mouth:
"You know, I don't come from a wealthy family. The He family's side house in Yihai County is sparsely populated. I haven't had any great roles. I had to work in the fields when I was a child."
YangMeng's buttocks were half touching the seat, his body seemed to be hanging in the air, and he responded:
"My boss is very capable. He has traveled five hundred miles of mountain roads, escorted herbs across the Chouyun Stream, and walked eight hundred miles of the Blackwater River. I wish you the 60th birthday of Captain Xu, the leader of the Pai Gang, with ten demon fish inner elixirs as a gift." During this period, we defeated three waves of water thieves and almost got hit by a cold arrow. Only then did we fight hard and stand firm."
He Wenbing sighed:
"Yes, if you hadn't blocked the arrow for me, I might have ended up there. The water thieves who opposed the Sky Sword were too rampant. When they were at their most powerful, there were more than a thousand people swarming around. Fortunately, they have been wiped out now. fall.
Alas, these old things are in the past, where did I just talk? So forgetful.
Come to think of it, my father was transferred from Yihai County to Heihe County to open a fish farm and do business. He had a lot of rules. Anyone who made a mistake at the table would have to be slapped on the palm with a ruler. I got this a few times. , the pain was so painful that I almost squeezed out tears.
If you still refuse to admit it afterward, you will have to kneel down and be whipped, and you will not get a warm meal. "
YangMeng sat up straight with his waist bent downwards, and said in a deep voice:
"My old boss taught me by words and deeds, which is why we have such a good family tradition. As a father, no matter how hard you are willing to be cruel to your son, it is all for the sake of his own flesh and blood and his future success."
He Wenbing nodded, seemingly filled with emotion:
"Yes, being a father's slapstick, punishing him by making him kneel down, and depriving him of food is all because he wants his son to be obedient.
If you really want to be cruel, you won't go beyond that. Just drive him out of the house and let him die... I'm going too far, Lao Yang, that piece of venison is cold. Are you going to eat it? "
YangMeng lowered his head and looked at the fragrant roasted meat with oily flowers in the bowl. Without using chopsticks, he raised his hand to grab it and stuffed it into his mouth, chewing hard:
"It tastes great! The chef at Baoqinglou, the owner, really has nothing to say about his skills."
He Wenbing laughed and said:
"As long as you like to eat, by the way, let me introduce you to someone."
The owner of the fish stall seemed to have a poor appetite and barely tasted every dish.
I saw him clapping his hands, and a strong man dressed as an entourage came out from the back of the hall.
"He Zhong, I have a son at home, and his father also knows Wu Gui, who used to be my housekeeper.
He Zhong is dedicated to his work, honest and honest, and knows how to be grateful. I appreciate him very much and give him the surname "He". "
YangMeng's mouth was full of oil after eating, and he wiped it clean on his linen clothes. A trace of doubt appeared on his face as he looked at his employer.
He Wenbing held his thighs with both hands and sat upright:
"Aquan is gone, and you don't plan to marry again, how can I bear to see you die alone.
He Zhong, come over and kowtow and call me daddy. "
The sturdy man, who was about twenty-five or six, did not hesitate and bowed down as soon as he bent his knees.
Yang Meng was surprised and said:
"My boss, what is this?"
He Wenbing lowered his eyelids:
"I want to make a decision and let He Zhong recognize you as your godfather and provide for you in your old age. You are old now, so you must have someone by your side to take care of you and respect you at all times.
Furthermore, your superb martial arts of tiger and crane should also be passed on. He Zhong has practiced boxing and kicking for several years and has a good foundation. He can give more guidance in normal times to promote the younger generations. "
The strong man in gray uniform kowtowed immediately:
"Godfather!"
YangMeng's throat rolled twice, as if he wanted to spit out a mouthful of phlegm, but he swallowed it back:
"Okay! Thank you for your consideration, my boss. I, Yang Meng, recognize He Zhong as my adopted son!"
He Wenbing put his palms together and smiled:
"Lao Yang, you are loyal to the fish farm, and I will never treat you badly. There is a two-entry house in the inner city, with three cooks, six maids, and seven or eight waiters, all bought from the tooth shop. He is the best at serving others, so please move over and enjoy your happiness."
Yang Meng did not agree this time:
"Boss, I've lived in Duijin Street for most of my life. It's really hard to leave."
He Wenbing was stunned for a moment, then smiled heartily and said:
"It's understandable that people don't want to move when they are old. Then let He Zhong lead the servants over there and you continue to eat. My stomach and intestines are not good these days. The doctor said that I should eat less and more frequently, so I won't accompany you."
"Master! Let's go!"
YangMeng stood up and sent him off respectfully.
"Daddy, let me have a drink with you."
He Zhong, who was kneeling on the ground, got up and poured the wine with a smile.
Yang Meng remained silent and took big bites of the already cool roasted venison. The sizzling oil was squeezed out from the inside, making him chew it with gusto.
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He Tai was sitting in the back hall. When he saw He Wenbing coming out, he quickly stepped forward to help:
"Dad, you are still very clever. You can crush this old guy Yang Meng to death with just a few words."
He Wenbing squeezed his son's palm and said calmly:
"Smart people understand the meaning behind the words. Yang Meng has lost his son and is alone. If he doesn't rely on the fish fence, how can he live a peaceful life in the future?
If you want to get closer to Bai Aqi, it's best to start from the Liang family, let Yang Meng apologize to Liang Laoshi, and win over Liang Sanshui so that he can't get out of the fish stall.
After a few days, you can grant him two more shops, invite him to eat, drink and have fun, and go in and out of brothels. We will be friends in the same boat. "
He Tai felt enlightened and admired his father even more:
"Dad, why did you give He Zhong to Yang Meng as your godson? He has already become a master in training. He was put into the guard and trained well. He can be a commander."
He Wenbing frowned slightly, glanced at He Tai, and patiently explained:
"Yang Meng and Liang Laoshi have been fighting for so long. When he was about to be buried, I forced his head down and pulled him down to admit his mistake. Will he be convinced? Keeping him alive is a hidden danger after all.
The first reason for sending He Zhong over was to keep an eye on him, lest Yang Meng get hung up and jump into the river, ruining your business;
Second, in his early years, he led the guards across the Blackwater River, and was often respected by salt traders and merchant gangs. His family was very rich.
When Yang Meng is no longer useful, it's time for him to close his eyes. The remaining family property and martial arts will naturally be inherited by He Zhong, his godson, killing two birds with one stone and taking advantage of the situation. "
He Tai's heart trembled, and he sighed again, Jiang is still hot with age.
After a table-mountain banquet and old talk, Yang Meng's plan was completely revealed.
"Dad is here to teach you that when you raise a dog, you must not feed it well, and you must not give it a chance to bite back. If it dares to bar its teeth, you will be beaten to death."
He Wenbing's palms are cold. Even though he was once a second-level master, his energy and blood are inevitably declining now:
"Dad's body is still strong enough to last for seventeen or eighteen years. I have no intention of letting you wallow in a quagmire like Heihe County, so I worked hard to curry favor with the Pai Gang and thought of finding you a job as a tax collector.
Tai'er, although we are part of the He family, we have actually produced high-ranking Taoist officials three generations back.
If you want to live up to your expectations, it's best if you can worship under the Taoist officials and shine the lintel of my He family. "
He Tai nodded heavily, and He Wenbing was slightly pleased to see that his son was sensible:
"Go down, the ghost-striped fish is stewed in the kitchen. Remember to drink a bowl to nourish your blood."
