The country of Yue is vast and has a total of thirteen states.
Unlike the remote and poor Jingzhou, Lanzhou, located in the southern border, is definitely a prosperous place. Despite its small area, it only ranks eighth, but in terms of wealth, it is directly catching up with Xinzhou, which ranks first.
Because it is located in the south, the land is fertile, the rivers and waterways under its jurisdiction are densely covered, and the weather is smooth, so it is very suitable for growing rice crops. It is the leading grain-producing state in Vietnam.
Jiayuan City is the largest city under the jurisdiction of Lanzhou. It is located in the middle of Lanzhou, at the intersection of several large rivers and main roads. It occupies a geographical advantage and has developed into a veritable transportation hub city. Countless merchants from all walks of life pass by every year, which greatly promotes local economic and trade transactions. It is also because of this that it can surpass Fucheng and become the largest city in Lanzhou.
The development of water and land transportation has given rise to countless side jobs, among which dock workers are one and the most important part, with over 10,000 people. With so many people pouring into an industry, the level of competition can be imagined. Conflicts occur almost every moment, and it is common for people to be killed or injured in the process.
No, at noon, when the sun was shining brightly and the workers were lazily taking a rest, a boatload of special guests suddenly arrived at the dock. Their clothes clearly belonged to the wealthy class, so a fight broke out again.
"Is this Jiayuan City?"
On the bow of the boat, Han Li looked at the endless city walls in the distance and the dense flow of people on the dock. He suddenly felt emotional. Compared with here, Jingzhou is really too poor. In addition to mountains, the cultivated land area is small and very barren. , what a world of difference.
After getting off the boat, Mo Juren looked at the workers who were divided into two groups fighting together in front of him. He couldn't help curling his lips and said nothing. He just stood there quietly and watched the two sides coming and going.
As a veteran who has been around the world and a native of Lanzhou, some things can be understood at a glance. The reason why these two forces are fighting is not for the opportunity to earn some hard-earned money by helping customers carry bags. Instead, they regarded him as a fat sheep and planned to devour him for themselves.
Finally, the battle ended with one side's victory. The leader, a middle-aged man, was approaching with a smile on his face and asked respectfully:
"It's my mistake to keep our distinguished guest waiting for so long. The things will be moved soon. Where can I send them?"
Mo Juren originally didn't bring much with him this time, but he made a fortune after killing Master Jin Guang. They were all gold, silver and jewelry, and he packed several large boxes, so he had to bring them all back.
These dock workers were all seasoned. One look at the waterline of the ship's hull and they knew there was a lot of stuff inside, so they didn't beat around the bush and started asking directly.
"Mo Mansion" Mo Juren smiled slightly, revealing a row of white teeth, like the mouth of a giant beast, shining with a sharp cold light.
"Mo...Mo Mansion." The leader on the other end was startled, then his heart beat rapidly and he asked with some uncertainty,
"May I ask that the Mo Mansion your guest is referring to is the chief helmsman of the Jingjiao Society..."
"What do you think?" Mo Juren was noncommittal.
Upon hearing the other party's answer, the leader's face suddenly turned pale, and he felt bad luck in his heart. The people from the Jingjiao Society have no use for dock workers like them. They had been fighting for a long time in vain.
"My dear guest, please forgive me. I've offended you because I don't know the truth." Knowing that he couldn't do business, the leader didn't waste time anymore and was about to say goodbye, but suddenly he heard the other party calling him.
"I have a letter here that needs to be delivered to Mo Mansion. Find someone to help guide the way. Your reward will be indispensable."
"Okay... okay, I'll find someone to take you there, little one." The leader only hesitated for a moment before agreeing. Small money is money, and you can earn it when you get it. It's better than doing nothing and watching.
After a while, a child who was a little thin and looked young came forward.
Mo Juren didn't say anything. There were so many children at the bottom who came out to do things early, so it was not unusual at all. He turned around and explained to Han Li, who nodded and followed the child towards the city.
The wharf was once again bustling with activity, and the workers were busy, resting, and going their own way.
Mo Juren stood by the river with a calm expression. His eyes seemed to be observing everything around him, but his thoughts were surging inside.
He is about to return to the Mo family, which also means meeting his original wife and daughter one by one. For some reason, there was something unnatural in my heart.
Although it has been fused with the memory fragments of the original body, it is only the most important memory, and the useless trivial things that have been experienced since childhood have not been left behind.
Therefore, he has very complicated feelings about these wives and daughters, which are both familiar and strange. Sometimes he misses them extremely, and sometimes he feels very indifferent.
He felt that it was the original person's obsessions that were causing trouble. As for how to eliminate these obsessions, there was no way for the time being. Maybe they could get along with each other for a while, and maybe they would be solved by then.
While thinking, time passed slowly.
The people from the Mo Mansion arrived earlier than he expected. Soon, a group of people walked out of the city gate and rushed towards the dock.
Mo Juren raised his eyes and saw that the person leading him was very familiar. It was his fourth wife, Yan. There was also a girl beside him. She had a beautiful appearance and a lively temperament. She should be his daughter Mo Caihuan.
Finally arriving at the dock, the atmosphere suddenly became a bit strange. Yan stopped and looked at the face in front of him who was thinking about it day and night. He suddenly hesitated, and his beautiful eyes couldn't help but turn red.
Seeing this, Mo Juren couldn't help but sigh, and then took the initiative to open his arms.
"Husband," Mrs. Yan finally couldn't bear it any longer, and with a sweet cry, she threw herself into the other man's arms like a baby swallow. At that moment, I just felt that my husband's embrace was so warm and solid. Years of hard work and perseverance finally paid off.
Mo Juren patted the other person's back gently to comfort him. Even if he had thousands of words, it was not the time to tell him.
Mrs. Yan probably came to her senses and realized that she had lost her composure, especially in front of so many outsiders. Leaving her husband's arms rather reluctantly, a trace of blush appeared on Ruyu's cheeks.
After nearly ten years of separation, Yan's grace and charm have not diminished, but Caihuan has changed from a child at that time to a grown-up girl, so she doesn't even recognize her.
"Daddy..." At this time, Mo Caihuan didn't look naughty at all. He shouted softly like a quail, extremely well-behaved.
"Good boy, you have grown up too. Daddy almost doesn't recognize you." Mo Juren reached out and touched the other person's forehead and said with a smile,
"By the way, why are you two here? Where are your other aunts?"
"They are all at home..." Mo Caihuan was about to reply, but was interrupted by Yan Madam raising her hand, and then whispered:
"My husband doesn't know something. Something happened at home. My sisters couldn't get away. Only Caihuan and I brought some people over."
