The head of the Hua family, Hua Yiheng, is thirty years old this year. When he succeeded the Hua family fifteen years ago, the Hua family was in worse shape than the current Su family, and was on the verge of being expelled from the Five Surnames and Seven Sects. After this person became the head of the family, he actively adjusted the family's development strategy, emancipated his mind, fought against all opinions, abandoned the die-hard thinking of "gentlemen are noble and businessmen are humble", and used the whole family's efforts to expand domestic and foreign business territory, becoming the first One and the only aristocratic clan based on "business", the Mu clan's caravan has amazing combat capabilities and has opened up almost all foreign trade routes of the Silk Road on land and sea. The Hua clan's industry has covered all major capitals of the Tang Dynasty. It is no exaggeration to say that in terms of financial strength and commercial influence, the Hua family is the leader of the Tang Dynasty.
At this time, this legendary figure who would be written about in a book sooner or later was sitting opposite Lin Sui'an, drinking tea slowly. One mouthful after another, babble after babble, which made Lin Sui'an feel like a light was on his back, he felt like he was sitting on pins and needles, and he felt like his throat was stuck.
It’s almost time to burn the incense. What do you want to do, big brother? !
If you want to kill or cut into pieces, give me a happy word! Why are you staring at me with murderous eyes?
Seeing that the pot of tea had reached the bottom, Lin Sui'an couldn't help it anymore and took the lead in speaking: "Master Hua, you——"
Hua Yihuan suddenly raised his eyes, his eyes were as bright as lightning, and Lin Sui'an changed his words when he came to his mouth, "Do you want to go to the toilet?"
"Ahem!" Hua Yihuan put down his tea bowl and smoothed his sleeves, "I'm sorry that Hua is not good at words."
See it! You and Hua Yitang are completely opposite people.
"Master Hua, speak directly if you have anything to say." Lin Sui'an said.
Hua Yihuan was not polite and went straight to the point: "What is the purpose of Mrs. Lin's friendship with my Shiro?"
Bullshit purpose.
The way she and Hua Yitang got to know each other was just eight words: a combination of circumstances and pure bad luck.
However, this was obviously not the answer Hua Yihuan wanted to hear.
Lin Sui'an looked at Hua Yihuan's expression while recalling today's experience. It was obvious that her relationship with Hua Silang had aroused the vigilance of the Hua clan, so it attracted a series of observations and tests. Oh wow, how can she be so good? He Neng is really flattered.
But it's okay, she just needs a chance to draw a clear line with Hua Yitang, and now it's just "sleep meets pillow", just right.
"Master Hua, you have seen that I have neither money nor power. I came all the way to Yangdu just to beg for food. I am lucky enough to meet Shiro Hua. Now that my luck has run out, I dare not ask for anything else. , I just want to save a little money and live a peaceful life." As he said that, Lin Sui'an raised his eyebrows and looked at Hua Yihuan, thinking, her hint is obvious enough.
Hua Yihuan was startled for a moment and narrowed his eyes: "You don't shy away from it."
"To be extremely poor, there are no taboos." Lin Sui'an said with a smile.
Hua Yihuan nodded, "I originally wanted to give this courtyard to Madam Lin as a thank you gift, but I was afraid that such vulgar things would stain Madam Lin's eyes."
Oh haha! Coming, coming, coming! Lin Sui'an rubbed his hands together excitedly. It was indeed a classic scene of "I'll give you 100 million and leave my brother".
"It's not vulgar, it's not vulgar! I'm just a vulgar person, and I like vulgar things! I also accept the vulgar things!" Lin Sui'an said hurriedly, "Don't worry, Mr. Hua, as long as the money is in place, I will definitely stay away from Hua Yitang in the future. Yes, we will never interact with each other until we die. If you are not at ease, let us sign a contract and write down all the items clearly, including confidential matters, so that you will have no worries."
Hua Yihuan stopped talking again. He looked at Lin Sui'an quietly for a while, nodded and said, "Very good."
Lin Sui'an: "Master Hua, go slowly, Master Hua won't send you off."
Hua Yihuan walked to the door and stopped, "Today is the Huazhai family dinner. If Mrs. Lin doesn't give up, we might as well come together."
"Don't worry, Mr. Hua, I will pack my luggage properly tonight and leave quickly."
"..."
Lin Sui'an sent Hua Yihuan away with a smile on his face. The moment he closed the door, his smile disappeared instantly. He walked back to the table, sat down, scooped a bowl of tea for himself, picked it up and put it down, stared at the tea for a long time, raised his head, Looking at the sky from a distance.
The weather was fine just a moment ago, but now it's so gray that it's hard to tell where the sky is and where the clouds are. It's like a blank piece of paper, empty.
Lin Sui'an sighed, took a sip of tea, and wrinkled his nose and eyes.
Emma, it tastes worse than the pot water in the morning.
At the same time, Hua Yihuan, who was sitting in the carriage, touched his chin, thoughtfully.
Immel, who was driving the car, was also Persian. His big blue eyes were full of interest, "Master, how is this little lady Lin?"
Hua Yihuan raised the same thick eyelashes as Hua Yitang and said expressionlessly, "It's quite fun."
Not three minutes later, the color of the sky was the most beautiful of the day. Clouds of clouds filled the sky, as if lavender watercolor had condensed into blocks and was blown away by the wind.
Lin Sui'an sat on the carriage in Huazhai and yawned. She spent the whole afternoon tidying up the yard and ready to move in at any time. She originally wanted to hire a carriage to go to Huazhai to move her luggage, but she never thought that she had just arrived at Huazhai. He sent a car to pick her up for the banquet, which saved a lot of money.
The driver of the car was Eta. As soon as he saw Lin Sui'an, he made a challenge: "Lin Shui'an, there was no difference last time, let's fight again." (Lin Sui'an, there was no difference last time, let's fight again.) .)
Lin Sui'an smiled and said perfunctorily: "I'm going to Huazhai for a banquet today, let's wait for another day."
Etta: "What day is it?"
"It'll take...seven or eight days..."
Ita thought for a moment and nodded, "Okay, just seven or eight days."
Lin Sui'an: "..."
This guy’s Chinese proficiency is so funny.
Fortunately, Eta's driving skills were pretty good and he finally didn't throw Lin Sui'an into the sewer.
All the way north along Tongqu East Street, the lamps by the river have been lit up, dimly lit. In the distance, the sky of Liuhuafang can be seen faintly glowing, as if there is a huge luminous pearl hidden there - actually the entire Liuhuafang, or flower house, has become a radiant "pearl".
The gorgeous house is decorated with lights and colorful decorations inside and outside. Even the two brave men guarding the door are shining brightly. Walking from the main entrance to the main hall, there are green pillars on both sides like a forest, bright lanterns hanging high, the light is like day, the night wind blows, the orange The colorful leaves are flying all over the sky, falling like gold foil, and there is a faint fragrance in the air, which is as beautiful as a fantasy.
Lin Sui'an braced herself, she had a premonition that today would probably be a "Hongmen Banquet".
The main hall of the flower house is even more exaggerated. The thin curtains are full of atmosphere under the light and night breeze. The jade lamp plates on the ground are arranged in the shape of petals, holding small night lights. However, they are not at all. Ordinary night lights, but genuine night pearls. Looking at them, there are at least dozens of them, crystal clear and jade-like.
Hua Yitang, dressed in white like clouds, stood in the soft light and smiled at her. His handsome facial features were more alluring than all the night pearls put together.
terrible!
Lin Sui'an turned around and wanted to run away, but Hua Yitang held his wrist, "Why are you here? My feet are sore from waiting." His eyes were bright, full of excitement and expectation, "Come in quickly, today It’s all what you like to eat.”
I don't know why, seeing his eyes, Lin Sui'an felt guilty for no reason. In a blink of an eye, he was dragged into the main hall by Hua Yitang. Good guy, he almost didn't blind Lin Sui'an's eyes - not because of that. The lights in the hall are too bright, but the appearance of the people in the hall is too dazzling.
Hua Yitang's eldest brother Hua Yihuan, second sister Hua Yifeng, third sister Hua Yimeng, plus Hua Yitang, the looks of this family together are obviously beyond Lin Sui'an's aesthetic ability, and his brain instantly The machine was down, and she muddle-headedly bowed and took a seat. When she came to her senses, she was holding chopsticks and eating chopped meat, and the maid next to her poured a glass of boiled water for her.
Hua Yimeng: "Xiao An doesn't like drinking?"
Lin Sui'an: "Huh?"
Who is Xiaoan?
"She doesn't like tea or wine," Hua Yitang said. "She doesn't like cold water either. She only likes to drink hot or lukewarm water."
Hua Yifeng picked up the thin and translucent sliced pork belly and looked at it: "It seems that Xiao An likes sliced pork belly."
Hua Yitang: "This is the cook I specially hired from Liuyue Tower."
The sweet and tender fish meat melts in your mouth. It is indeed Lin Sui'an's favorite taste, but she is a little confused now because Hua Yihuan is staring at her with murderous eyes.
Hua Yihuan: "Silang is very clear about Madam Lin's preference."
Hua Yitang: "That's natural, we are partners."
"Does Mrs. Lin know Shiro's preferences?"
Several glances came towards him, especially Hua Yitang's look, which was full of expectation. Lin Sui'an's scalp was numb. She didn't know Hua Yitang's preferences. He ate an astonishing amount of food, and he ate in a variety of ways. She didn't have a photographic memory, so she couldn't remember it at all!
"Hua Yitang likes—" Lin Sui'an scratched his forehead in embarrassment and decided to find another way, "It smells delicious every day."
Hua Yimeng: "Pfft!"
Lin Sui'an: "He also likes to be pretty. He changes his clothes, belts, hairpins, and fans. He likes to show off and show off everywhere, and he likes others to praise him for his good looks."
Hua Yifeng: "Cough cough cough."
"By the way, Hua Yitang is also good at swearing," Lin Sui'an raised his finger seriously, "One of his favorite curse words is: eating dog shit."
"Hahahahahaha..."
"Cough cough cough cough..."
Amid Hua Yimeng's burst of laughter and Hua Yifeng's violent cough, Hua Yihuan's face turned black, the maids and servants burst into laughter, Hua Yitang shook her small fan and exclaimed proudly, "You really understand me. .”
"Uh-huh!" Hua Yihuan coughed hard, and the hall fell silent.
Hua Yimeng and Hua Yifeng immediately dropped their expressions, looking at their noses and their hearts. The attendants and maids all lowered their heads and remained silent.
Only Hua Yitang slowly shook his fan and said, "Ah, brother, did he catch a cold?"
Hua Yihuan slapped the table: "Hua Yitang, do you plan to keep doing nothing and having fun until you grow old?!"
Hua Yimeng: "Oh, brother, you're here again, don't talk about Shiro, my ears are going to grow numb when I hear these words."
Hua Yifeng: "Brother, why is this necessary? With Hua's property, can't we support a mere dandy in Shiro?"
Hua Yihuan: "That's ridiculous. How can I, a tall, seven-foot-tall man from the Hua family -"
"What the elder brother said is true!" Hua Yitang stood up suddenly, "As the saying goes: Kunpeng has soared ninety thousand miles. I, a man of the Hua family, should have the ambition to reach the top and become a hero of the country. I, Hua Yitang, have made a great vow today. , the injustices in the sea will be redressed in my lifetime!"
His voice made everyone stunned. Not to mention Hua Yimeng and Hua Yifeng, the two beauties all lost their eyes, and even Hua Yihuan showed his voice, "Wouchao, why is this kid not here today?" "Following the routine" expression of astonishment.
Lin Sui'an: What kind of second grade speech is this? Also, did he recite the wrong thing about Xiaoyaoyou?
After a long while, Hua Yihuan found his voice. He didn't know whether he was frightened or too excited. His voice rose an octave, "You, you, you, what did you just say?!"
Hua Yitang smiled and said: "Brother, I want to be an official. Please help me donate an official position."
The whole hall was dead silent, and everyone's jaws dropped.
Lin Sui'an suspected that he was hearing hallucinations: What did that dude say just now? Blatantly encouraging his brother to buy an official position?
Hua Yihuan's face was livid, and the veins on his forehead were beating wildly. He stood up slowly and pulled out an arm-thick cane from under the table.
Hua Yifeng and Hua Yimeng's expressions changed drastically at the same time.
"Brother, please be patient!"
"Shiro, run!"
Before he finished speaking, Hua Yihuan rushed over with a strong wind, "Sure enough, I haven't put on the roof for three days!"
It has to be said that Hua Yihuan is in the prime of life, in good health, and has been doing business all year round. His speed and strength are higher than ordinary people, especially the posture of waving the cane. It is said that a person is very familiar with it, and it is obviously a matter of many years of effort. , but in Lin Sui'an's eyes, it was not considered dangerous at all, especially since she knew very well Hua Yitang's escape speed and could easily avoid it. Unexpectedly, Hua Yitang refused to dodge and stood there with his neck stiffened. He was planning to fight hard to avoid death, but the cane was whipped towards Hua Yitang's pretty face.
Hua Yihuan didn't expect that Hua Yitang wouldn't hide at all. Normally, this brat would sneak away faster than a catfish, but today it was so abnormal. When he wanted to stop, it was already too late. Seeing the rattan Hua Yitang's appearance was about to be broken. Soon after, he saw a sudden flash of green light. With a click, half of the cane disappeared, leaving only a wisp of knife wind blowing Hua Yitang's hair on the temples. Falling again.
Hua Yihuan broke out in a cold sweat, and then he realized that Lin Sui'an, who was still half a foot away before he flicked his fingers, had arrived at Hua Yitang's side at some point. The knife in his hand seemed to be unsheathed, but it seemed not to be unsheathed. Without even taking a breath, he picked up half of the cane from the ground. With a mistake of his fingers, the cane was crushed into pieces.
"Master Hua, if you hit someone, don't slap them in the face."
Hua Yihuan's back felt a little cold. The little lady's eyes in front of him were dark and dull, hardly like a living person. But for just a moment, her eyes returned to normal, because his unattractive fourth brother was tugging on her sleeves. .
Lin Sui'an was so angry that if she hadn't just cut off the cane, Hua Yitang would have turned into a "faced flower".
"Hua, are you stupid? Why don't you hide?!"
"With you here, what should I be afraid of?" Hua Yitang smiled with crooked eyebrows and glanced at Hua Yihuan quite provocatively, "Brother, isn't Lin Sui'an's kung fu particularly powerful?"
Hua Yihuan's eyes twitched uncontrollably.
Lin Sui'an: "..."
She should let this guy die on his own!
Hua Yimeng came over and said, "Brother, there is no way for male students to stay in college!"
Hua Yifeng sighed quietly: "I'm afraid my brother's cane will never be able to hit my fourth brother again."
Hua Yihuan narrowed his eyes, took out a ruler from his sleeve, and slapped Hua Yitang's butt with his backhand.
This time, Lin Sui'an didn't stop her at all. Anyway, Hua Yitang's ass is thick and can withstand beatings. As long as his life is not in danger, the two brothers can do whatever they want. She is an outsider, and she can't control it in the first grade of junior high school. fifteen.
Hua Yitang was slapped so hard that he jumped three feet high and stared at the indifferent Lin Sui'an in shock.
Lin Sui'an: "Master Hua, can I borrow your carriage to carry my luggage?"
Hua Yitang: "What luggage are you carrying?! Lin Sui'an, where are you going - ow!"
Hua Yihuan: "Ms. Lin, please excuse me."
"Thank you."
Lin Sui'an stepped forward and ran away, while Hua Yitang behind him was crying like a wolf, "Lin Sui'an, wait a minute - it hurts! Brother, I'm such an adult now, please save some face for me - it hurts, it hurts." !”
When we returned to Huarong Street, it was completely dark. The rented house was in a narrow alley, and carriages could not enter. The last part of the journey could only be walked. Lin Sui'an arrived at the door of his house carrying large and small bags, and was surprised to find an acquaintance in front of the door.
Wearing green uniforms and wearing a horizontal sword on her waist, her face is full of dust but her face is full of righteousness. She is Ling Zhiyan.
Lin Sui'an: "Ling Sizhi, didn't you go back to Dongdu?! When did you come?"
"This visit at night is so abrupt." Ling Zhiyan bowed and clasped her fists, "I came here to discuss something."
Lin Sui'an was overjoyed: "Have you collected the forty pieces of silk you owe me?"
Ling Zhiyan touched her nose: "Ahem, not yet."
"It's okay, it's okay." Lin Sui'an was carrying his luggage and it was inconvenient to open the door, so he directly threw the key to Ling Zhiyan, "Let's go in and chat."
Ling Zhiyan held the key as if she were holding a red-hot coal, "I-I'm afraid this is inappropriate. I'll just say a few words and then leave - I'll help you carry your luggage -" As he said this, he hurriedly He went to grab Lin Sui'an's package, but unexpectedly, the seemingly light and small package turned out to be extremely heavy. He didn't even lift it up, and was dragged down, causing him to stumble. He was immediately embarrassed.
Lin Sui'an was relieved: "Don't worry, I won't bully you just because I'm better than you."
Ling Zhiyan was startled for a moment. He had forgotten how long it had been since no one smiled at him like this. The smile of the person in front of him was like a glimmer of light in the thick fog, dispelling the haze that had been lingering in his heart for a long time.
"That's fine..." Ling Zhiyan let out a long breath, "Then I'm sorry."
In Lin Sui'an's impression, Ling Zhiyan was the standard protagonist in ancient legendary painting books. No matter where he was, he was upright, upright, and energetic, and could be called a model official. But today, Ling Zhiyan, for some unknown reason, looks a little gloomy, with a hint of sadness between her brows.
It seems that Comrade Ling Liulang's trip to Dongdu is not very happy, Lin Sui'an thought, and said with relief, "I have been relatively well-off recently, so there is no need to worry too much about the forty bolts of silk owed to me."
Ling Zhiyan was amused, shook her head, sighed again, remained silent for a while, and said: "Feng Yuyi is dead."
Lin Sui'an: "Is he seriously injured?"
"He was killed by Bai Shun."
This sentence produced the sound effect of bells and cauldrons ringing in Lin Sui'an's mind, and her brain cells buzzed. She remembered what Qi Yuansheng said before he died.
[Of course I will not forget him. 】
【I can’t trust you. 】
At that time, she felt that there was something in Qi Yuansheng's words and he must have a back-up plan.
Could it be that the backup he had left was Bai Shun?
"Dong dong dong!" There was a knock on the door suddenly, which shocked Lin Sui'an.
Ling Zhiyan was confused: "It's this hour, who is visiting?"
Before he finished speaking, the people outside the door shouted, "Quick, quick, quick! Open the door, open the door, open the door!"
Lin Sui'an and Ling Zhi looked at each other in shock, and it turned out to be Hua Yitang's voice.
Shouldn't he sleep in Huazhai? Why are you here?
Lin Sui'an opened the door with a question mark on his forehead. Hua Yitang outside the door was sweating profusely, with bright eyes and a big smile:
"Lin Sui'an, can you take me to elope?"
Lin Sui'an: "..."
Ling Zhiyan in the courtyard flashed her waist. :,,
