In the lobby of Xu Huaigu's room, a delicate little red sandalwood table was filled with all kinds of delicious dishes. Xiao Cong stood at the side, curiously looking at the little girl in red on the table, Que'er, full of joy.
After Que'er and Xiao Mei followed Xu Huaigu into the room, Xu Huaigu asked Xiao Cong to bring a few plates of delicious dishes.
Originally, Xu Huaigu had not eaten since he boarded the ship. Xiaoqing wanted to take more good dishes on his own initiative, but Xu Huaigu said not to waste, so he only took five dishes.
Xiao Cong is really becoming more and more interested in this Xu Xianchang. Even those families who are a little richer never care about how many dishes they have at a banquet. The more dishes there are, the more generosity the host shows.
But this Xu Xianchang, even the Yan family's worshipers are kind to him, but he still has to worry about the quantity of the dishes and says not to let it go to waste. Isn't it interesting?
But speaking of it, what she found most interesting was the little girl in red, Queer. After all, her appearance and clothing are very strange, not to mention her dancing skills of playing with fire.
The dishes served to Shangfang on the ferry were very exquisite, much better than the food in ordinary shops on the street, so Que'er was also very happy to eat. From time to time, he chatted with Xu Huaigu about his experiences in the world, and the man named Xiao The coal boy still didn't say a word, just ate his meal silently, without even the slightest expression.
Que'er picked up a piece of fish and smiled at Xu Huaigu: "Speaking of this fish, I think of my master again." Xu Huaigu looked at her curiously, as if asking, so Que'er said: "That's better It was winter in Liusu Country two years ago. Once my master and I were performing acrobatics outside, and suddenly it snowed heavily. The weather was so cold that the spectators could not bear the cold and went home. No one looked at us. So we left. At that time, we were living in a broken water temple by the river, and we had no money to buy food. Master said that it was easy to hide fish under the rocks by the river where it had just snowed heavily. So the two of us rolled up our trousers, Braving the heavy snow, I fished under the rocks by the river. I was timid and was afraid of touching snakes, so I didn’t dare to put my hand in, so Master touched it alone until midnight, and then I touched two catfish. I still remember that At that time, the master's body was covered with snow so thickly that he shivered when he made a fire. Later, he finally made a fire, melted the snow water, cooked a pot of fish soup, and ate his body. It was so warm that I survived the most severe cold night." Xu Huaigu nodded slightly and said with a gentle smile: "That fish soup must be delicious." Que'er put the fish meat into his mouth and sighed with emotion. Said: "That is the most delicious fish I have ever eaten in my life, and I have never eaten it again." Xu Huaigu asked: "What about your master, why aren't you with me now?" Que'er stopped. Chopsticks, lowered his head and said: "Master didn't survive last winter, he died." Xu Huaigu was silent, Xiao Cong pursed her lips tightly, her eyes were watery, and she was about to shed tears, only the little coal was still heartless. Earthquake eating with chopsticks.
Que'er smiled with relief, moved her chopsticks to pick up the food first, and then broke the silent atmosphere and said: "Master said, it is a common thing for people to die. People like us who are wandering around can only Death is the final destination." Xu Huaigu frowned and asked, "You performed so well and there are many people giving you money, so you shouldn't have to worry about food and clothing, right? How could your master still die of cold?" Que'er smiled bitterly and said: " You only saw that I performed well and got a lot of applause from the house, but you didn’t know that our industry is a business where we have only one meal before the next meal. In fact, everyone is just looking at our juggling stuff to see it fresh. After watching it two or three times, Then we would not want to see it, so we had to move around. It often took ten days and a half months to find the next town. Master died of cold on the road, so I buried him on the spot and went to the nearest town. I spent all my money to build a monument for him, and then I went on my way alone." She pointed at Xiaomei and said, "When I performed in Xicheng, I made a lot of money, and then I made a lot of money at the Qishui River. I met him when I was spending the night in a small shabby house. I thought he was pitiful and gave him a few meals. I originally wanted to teach him some of the master's tricks, but I didn't know that this kid didn't speak or did anything. He only listens to me and only collects money and eats. I have no choice but to take him with me for fear that he will starve to death." Xiao Coal seemed to have not heard anything and was still picking up vegetables one bite at a time.
Xu Huaigu also started to move his chopsticks, and said to Xiao Cong: "Don't just stand around, let's eat together." Xiao Cong responded, sat down next to Que'er, and slowly started to eat.
After eating a few mouthfuls, Queer asked Xu Huaigu again: "Why is there a sound in the room over there? It sounds like someone is using fists and kicks?" Xu Huaigu said in admiration: "You have very good ears. Last time I came here Fan Zongfeng here didn't even hear what the sound was, but you know it?" Que'er smiled and said, "Because master taught me some boxing and kicking skills before, and I also practiced them myself, so I know it clearly. But I heard the sound of this boxing and kicking. Although the strength is heavy, although the practitioners are definitely not lazy, they seem to follow the boxing method rigidly and are not dexterous at all. I must be right, right?" When Xu Huaigu heard this, he admired Que'er even more He meant, "You know so much at such a young age. There is a sister who practices boxing, but she has never been able to find the real key. I have never practiced boxing, and I don't know much about it. Can you teach her?" How do you practice boxing?" Que'er became excited and said, "I can try, but I may not be successful." Xu Huaigu nodded in agreement, led Que'er outside Gu Sanyue's room, knocked on the door and said, " March, please stop for a moment and I will bring someone in." The sound of fists and kicks inside stopped. Gu March was sweating profusely. He opened the door and saw Xu Huaigu standing outside the door, followed by a childish-looking man. The little girl in red couldn't help but asked in confusion: "Who is this?" Xu Huaigu glanced at Que'er, Que'er smiled and said: "My name is Que'er, and I just met this little brother today. I I just heard the sound of your fists and kicks outside the door, which seemed a bit too rigid. So I wanted to try and teach you how to practice dexterous and free boxing techniques." Gu Sanyule looked at this in surprise with his eyes wide open. The fourteen-year-old girl in red was surprised and said: "You actually know boxing. I don't know much about it. It would be great if you could teach me." Que'er was not sure at first, mainly because I am worried that this sister will let me teach her boxing skills because of my young age, for fear of losing face.
But now it seems that this sister is also very humble, so this boxing skill should be a sure thing.
In fact, Que'er's boxing and kicking skills are very good, and he mainly learned them from his master. Her master has been traveling all his life, and he knows a lot of things, but he has taught them all to this only female disciple.
Among them, the boxing and kicking techniques can be used as street performances or for self-defense on the rivers and lakes. Therefore, Queer's boxing skills are actually very good, but she was a little humble in front of Xu Huaigu before.
Gu Sanyue quickly took out the boxing book Xu Huaigu gave her from the room and handed it to Queer. Que'er didn't look in a hurry, but instead blinked cutely and asked, "Sister, what's your name?" Only then did Gu Sanyue realize that he had been too anxious just now and hadn't even said his name yet. , and said with a smile: "My name is Gu Sanyue, looking around Gu, March in the spring of March." Que'er's eyes were bright and said: "What a beautiful name, then I will call you Sister Sanyue, okay? ?" Gu Sanyue nodded happily, looking at this young and energetic girl in red, he felt that she was very lovable.
Que'er opened the boxing technique and looked at it carefully. Then his expression became solemn and he said: "This boxing technique is very particular about the intention of the fist. I'm afraid it's not a secular boxing technique. Sister March, are you also a monk?" Gu San Yue nodded and responded: "I am a first-level martial artist. I just lost my courage a few days ago, so I have just started practicing this boxing, which is very unclear. I also know that this boxing method pays attention to the fist's intention, but what exactly is the fist's intention? I I have been practicing boxing for tens of thousands of times, but I didn't feel the intention of the boxing at all, so I was anxious." Que'er frowned and thought for a while, then said: "My master told me about the intention of the boxing before. He said boxing It means that only a martial artist can have it, and it is the spirit and energy of a martial artist practicing boxing. In fact, whether it is a martial artist practicing boxing or a martial artist practicing boxing, the main thing is to hold a breath and have a firm mind to win. Only in this way can the punch be smooth and quick, and have the intention to punch." She looked at the boxing technique in her hand again and said: "But this boxing technique is indeed a bit difficult to practice. I just read it again, and many parts are not very thorough yet. . If you let me watch it for a few more days, I will definitely be able to understand it." Gu Sanyue raised his eyebrows with joy, then looked at Xu Huaigu who gave her the boxing technique, and asked: "Xu Xianchang, can you lend her the boxing technique for a few days? ?" This boxing technique was originally collected by Chen Jingshan. Xu Huaigu had never thought of using it before. Naturally, there was nothing that could not be passed on to others. However, Xu Huaigu still asked: "Que'er, where do you live on the ship?" Que'er replied. : "Sleeping in a small doorway on the street on the bottom floor of the cabin. The ticket for this cross-continental ferry is very expensive. Even if I didn't buy a room to live in, it cost me twenty taels of silver, and the cheapest lower-class rooms were It costs fifty taels of silver for a room. I don’t know how I will fare when I go to Feiyu Island in the future. I’ll just save a little bit.” Xu Huaigu asked: “Speaking of which, I haven’t even asked you why you want to go. Where is Feiyuzhou?" Que'er looked at Xu Huaigu seriously and said, "Because I have visited almost all of Dongfuyaozhou. I know that there are many places in the world besides Dongfuyaozhou, so I want to go somewhere else. Look around the continent, maybe the rivers and lakes are different in different places." Xu Huaigu's heart trembled, Que'er's words moved him a little.
It turns out that even a homeless busker like Que'er still has poetry and distant dreams in his heart.
Xu Huaigu sincerely hoped that they could keep going, not only to Feiyuzhou, but also to see Baizhizhou, Longjiazhou, and the colorful Middle Earth that contained countless legends.
There was still an unoccupied room in Xu Huaigu's upper room, so he persuaded the two of them to stay and said, "I happen to have another room here, so you can make do with it. Que'er, you can just take a look at this place in peace these days." Try to master the boxing skills as soon as possible so that you can teach them to Gu Sanyue." Que'er was a little flustered and said hurriedly: "But I have to go to the stall during the day tomorrow. I agreed today that I will go tomorrow. If I lose my trust, I will It's not good." Xu Huaigu said quickly: "It doesn't matter, you don't have to go to the stall, I will do it for you, and keep it to make the onlookers more satisfied." Upon hearing this, Xiao Cong became anxious and said: "Xian Chang, you should You can just cultivate at home, how can you go to such a chaotic place to work as a stall? This is impossible." Xu Huaigu argued with a smile: "Why not? Who said that monks can't work as a stall, I used to talk to someone I have worked with a great monk who is much more powerful than me, and he still enjoys it." Xiao Cong frowned and wanted to persuade him. Xu Huaigu waved his hand to signal her not to say anything, and said: "You don't need to say anything, I will do it tomorrow. Just go and do acrobatics, and you come with me." Xiao Cong lamented, and said bitterly: "Xianzhang, why are you dragging me along?" He looked complacent and said with a smile: "Of course I have to have one person collect the money for me. Otherwise, I would be performing alone and have to collect the money alone. That would be too shameless."
"That's it, let's go tomorrow morning and see how much money we can make back!"
