The next day, during the closing time of Ruyi Restaurant, Zhang Zhang was settling accounts at the counter. After a while, Zhang Zhang took the account book and found the shopkeeper's room to report the accounts to him. Looking at the shopkeeper with a smile on his face, Zhang Zhang approached him carefully and said:
"Shopkeeper, can I tell you something?"
The happy and prosperous shopkeeper looked up at Dong Zhang and said kindly: "Why are you so reserved? Just tell me."
"Hey, um, I recently found out the whereabouts of my biological father, so I wanted to try my luck to see if I could get acquainted. Dongzhang also knew that the shopkeeper was Dongzhang's second reborn parent, so he didn't dare I decided to go privately, so I discussed it with the shopkeeper, borrowed someone from the shopkeeper, and returned the person when he found it, you see."
After saying that, he took out a hundred silver coins and quietly handed it to the shopkeeper. Dongzhang also paid money based on people. Although the shopkeeper was also kind-hearted, he was a little greedy for petty gains. The second uncle was different. He was honest and responsible. .
The fat shopkeeper who was originally expressionless smiled again when he saw this action. He weighed the money skillfully and said with a smile:
"Finding a relative is a big deal. We should discuss everything. It's rare that you have such filial piety. It's for sure."
Before he finished speaking, Dongzhang added: "The person I borrowed from is the second uncle of the chef, but this trip will have to take some time. The second uncle is famously loyal to our Ruyi Restaurant. There is no one else who is loyal except my second uncle, but I can’t help my stupid sister-in-law in my second uncle’s family. She is afraid that when my second uncle comes back, our restaurant will no longer recognize her. She is afraid of ruining my second uncle’s family’s business, so I dare to ask the owner to establish This written evidence can also put the foolish sister-in-law of the second uncle's family at ease."
After that, he took out another hundred taels of silver and handed it over. When he first heard this, the shopkeeper Fafu had already frowned a little, but when he saw Dong Zhang took out the silver taels appropriately, his brows relaxed again and said:
"What's the problem? Just give me a pen."
Dongzhang immediately handed over the prepared paper and pen with both hands. The shopkeeper glanced at Dongzhang in surprise and started writing calmly. Finally, he stamped his seal and it was done.
Dongzhang, who was relieved in his heart, also started a series of rainbow farts and then resigned.
Dong Zhang, who was outside the door, looked at the papers in his hand and muttered to himself:
Everything is ready, all we need is the east wind.
Therefore, Dongzhang studied extremely hard in the following days, which frightened the down-and-out scholar and the old Chinese medicine doctor into thinking that the child had become evil. Dongzhang was also steadily absorbing the knowledge imparted by the two old men.
Time flies, and three months is neither long nor short. Just when the old scholar was preparing to apply for the imperial examination for Dongzhang, Dongzhang came to say goodbye with gifts.
"Teacher, the student is going to travel far. Thanks to the teacher's teachings these days, the mountains are high and the water is far away. We are destined to meet one day in the future. Teacher and students, take care."
The old scholar stared blankly at the student in front of him who was doing the student salute. He was speechless for a while. Dongzhang was not a procrastinator. He stood up and took a deep look at the old scholar and left without looking back.
The same scene continued to play out in the Huichun Hall, but the old Chinese medicine doctor was more open-minded than the old scholar. He just touched Dong Zhang's head and said:
"Just remember to come back and see the old man when you have time. You still have a lot of pharmacology to learn."
In this strange world, hearing such heart-warming words, Zhang Dong endured the soreness of his nose, and Zhang Zhang responded softly: "Hey, Zhang Zhang will definitely come back to see you. Please take good care of your health. The student is gone."
After saying that, he left without looking back and returned to Ruyi Restaurant. Dongzhang went into the backyard to say his final goodbyes to all the uncles and aunts, big and small. There were more than two cartloads of gifts given out. Of course, the shopkeeper was also indispensable. , and finally, he bowed deeply to the shopkeeper and all the uncles and aunts behind him, and said:
"Thanks to everyone's care over the past year and a half, Dongzhang has been able to live like a human being. This Ruyi Building is Dongzhang's home, his real home. Everyone, take care."
Having said that, he resolutely walked out of the restaurant with his second uncle. Dongzhang, who did not look back, also knew that everyone was standing in front of the building watching him leave. There was no way, Dongzhang had hated parting occasions since he was a child. When he looked back, he burst into tears. It's really possible that she'll shed, but that wouldn't be a man.
At the same time, I was sighing in my heart that when I had to live a new life and had no food and clothing, it was Ruyilou that really gave me the feeling of being born again and the dignity of being reborn as a human being.
Rather than the half-clothed walking zombies outside, those uncles and aunts, although they all have a little problem with taking advantage of themselves, are really kind to themselves. When they are sick, someone will cook medicine and deliver food. This has to be done outside. No one knows about it anymore, oh, and the shopkeeper, a nice guy...
With this thought in mind, I and my second uncle unknowingly walked to the caravan that they wanted to follow on this trip. They chose this caravan after much shopping and shopping. It had a good reputation in the industry for its strength and reputation. , with an official background, is simply the best choice for hitchhiking when out and about.
At this time, the uncle and nephew were still wearing coarse linen clothes. When going out, the more colorful they wear, the more miserable their death will be. Dongzhang, who has seen so many ancient costumes, knows this.
After paying the money, the uncle and nephew followed the caravan on the road. Looking at the group of dozens or hundreds of people, it was not only the uncle and nephew Dongzhang who were hitching a ride, but also Ling Ling. In total, there were more than ten people younger than them, so the uncle and nephew were not that conspicuous in the team, or even inconspicuous at all.
This is what Dongzhang wants. People are afraid of being famous, but pigs are afraid of being strong. When someone encounters a robber, they will definitely look for the rich first. Therefore, being low-key is not a bad thing.
However, Dongzhang didn't dare to save any money that should be paid. No matter how much Uncle Ren complained about how Dongzhang wasted his family, Dongzhang had to insist on paying these care fees, and the amount given was only a lot more.
And what about the food expenses during the journey? You walked thousands of miles on two legs? Don’t you pay for the donkey cart that pulls goods? Anyway, you have to spend money when you go out, no matter where you go.
Under the resentful eyes of the second uncle, Dongzhang neatly and neatly settled the expenses for the entire trip for the two of them. This neat attitude towards paying out money also made the caravan steward a little surprised. He glanced at Dongzhang's uncle and nephew, and said by the way. After asking, he said:
"What are you uncle and nephew doing all the way there? You're not doing business and you're not doing business."
"Back to the housekeeper, our uncle and nephew heard that our close relative there was getting rich, so we shamelessly went to join him. It's been a long journey, and my uncle's legs and feet are not very good. Can we load some groceries? As for the donkey cart, don’t worry, we don’t dare to approach those valuable vehicles easily, our uncle and nephew are well-known for their honesty from all over the country."
After saying that, he took out another twenty taels of silver and quietly handed it to the steward with a goatee. The steward accepted it without leaving a trace and said to Zhang Dong:
"I see that you have a bad temper with me. You two, uncle and nephew, need to take more care of me along the way."
The second half of the butler's words was addressed to the caravan's guards. The guards responded loudly. After saying this, they waved their hands to signal Dongzhang and his two men to retreat.
After receiving the response, Dongzhang and his two men followed the caravan quietly and took out some loose money to give to the driver of the donkey cart. When he grinned happily, Uncle The two nephews naturally got on the donkey cart carrying goods.
At this time, there were only three people in the car, Dongzhang's uncle, his nephew, and the driver. There were guards riding tall horses nearby. Looking at the second uncle who felt a little distressed about his money, Dongzhang took out a piece of dried meat from his bag and tore it into pieces. He said vaguely:
"Second uncle, what you want when you go out is to be safe and sound. It's okay when you're fine. But when something happens, the money we give you may save our lives."
After speaking, he pointed to the rest of the people who were following the caravan and hitched a ride and continued: "Look at them, some of them seem to be rich, but they would rather walk on their legs with those who have no money. If you are willing to buy a ride, then let me ask you, what should I do if a thief comes?"
In the astonished expression of the second uncle, Zhang Dong said slowly: "Although it is not good to discuss people behind their backs like this, if there are bandits chasing them, they will most likely die."
The second uncle is not a child either. He looked at himself and then at the dozen or so people. After weighing the pros and cons, he could figure out that a man with two legs cannot outrun a horse with four legs. If a thief is chasing after him, the caravan must first save the goods. This is probably just a pursuit battle, and as many as you can escape will count.
Then the uncle and nephew had no intention of talking. They both leaned silently on the donkey cart and stared at the scenery along the road in a daze. Just when it was getting dark, the caravan began to choose a location to set up camp.
At this time, Dongzhang looked at the dozen or so people following the cart. They were all exhausted and listless. Even Dongzhang and his nephew felt like their bodies were about to fall apart after riding in the donkey cart for a whole day. What's more, they walked here on two legs.
The caravan guards were all veterans, and they should have had a lot of business experience. After a while, they had already lit fires and set up boilers. Uncle Dongzhang and his nephew also quietly approached one of the fires. This is the time for the second uncle to show off his skills.
I saw him gradually move from being a helper chopping vegetables to being in charge of spoons. This is enough to show that the second uncle's skillful skills have been recognized by everyone in a short time.
Dongzhang just sat there with a smile and enjoyed what he had done. Just as Dongzhang and the others started to eat happily, Dongzhang caught a glimpse of a considerable number of people in the hitchhiking group not far away who did not choose to go with the caravan but ate. The dry food that I carry with me.
But thinking that people might just follow him for a hundred or two hundred miles, Zhuyi didn't pay too much attention to it, but silently drank his hot soup.
