There is a luxury passenger ship parked at the pier, with a captain of more than ten feet and three floors of carved beams and painted buildings. It looks quite impressive from a distance.
Zhao Chuan had never seen such a large river boat. He never imagined that skilled craftsmen could build buildings on the boat. He stood on the dock and marveled.
Huang Jin said yes, this kind of boat is called a building boat, which is an official shipping boat on the river or sea.
"Uncle, how many people are needed to paddle such a big ship?" Zhao Chuan said.
Huang Jin laughed and said that this kind of boat does not use paddles like small wooden boats. Instead, it is equipped with a paddle wheel with paddle blades at the tail. The paddle wheel shaft is manually stepped on, so that the paddles on the wheel shaft move water to push the hull forward. Therefore, not many people use it. It is fast and can be used for boating during the day and night. People who travel far like to take this kind of boat. It is convenient, safe and fast.
Zhao Chuan said that this is true. As long as you have money, everything will be convenient, safe and fast.
Zhao Chuan was shocked when he asked about the shipping fee.
First class cabin costs 200 taels of silver, only a few; first class cabin costs 80 taels and more than a dozen; second class cabin costs 30 taels of silver and more than 40; third class cabin costs 10 taels of silver and there is no cabin, so you can find a place on the ship to sit wherever you like.
Huang Jin once flew in third class, and this time he planned to fly in second class when he had money. Knowing that he would board the ship at the eleventh hour and lift the anchor at the next hour, Huang Jin paid for the ship's fare.
Zhao Chuan thought that the two taels of silver needed to stay in a hotel in town was outrageous. He didn't expect that the boat ticket was even more expensive. Taking this boat would cost dozens of taels of silver. If he had to collect herbs and sell them to pay for the boat ride, he wouldn't be able to save for more than half a year? That first-class cabin costs two hundred taels of silver, and a courtyard facing the street can only cost that much.
What's going on? Even if you practice Qigong in a hidden mountain, it will only last for two or three years. Prices outside can't skyrocket so high, right?
Zhao Chuan was very depressed and felt that Huang Jin was being taken advantage of. He did not want to go with such a person, so he simply sat on the dock and did not leave.
Huang Jin saw that Zhao Chuan was in a bad mood, and after understanding the whole story, he couldn't help laughing and said, "Zhao Chuan, your original birthplace is the barren mountainous area in the north. This is the land of plenty in the south. The south is very rich, but of course the prices are different."
Huang Jin said sincerely that this kind of boat was originally meant for rich people, so we should make more money in the future. I will pay for it this time. Don't think too much and get on the boat.
After boarding the ship, the crew took the guests into their respective cabins one by one and informed them of the precautions. There are taverns and shops on the middle floor, and the second-class cabin is on the bottom floor. There are two bunks and no windows. The two of them lay down to rest. About Xu Shijinghuang came in When asked to go to the tavern, Zhao Chuan didn't want to go and asked Huang Jin to bring some back after eating.
Huang Jin said, go ahead, this passenger ship is very luxurious, it is decorated with lights at night, and the public area on the second floor is very lively.
Zhao Chuan asked what fun things were there? Huang Jin said that everything that is available on the shore is available here, and what is not available on the shore is also available here, you know...
When Zhao Chuan heard about it, forget it. I'm still young and can't let you lead me astray. Huang Jin laughed and said that it's okay to go have a drink. The food on this ship is very special, and all the famous chefs from all over the country are hired. , because there are many rich people on this boat who come out for sightseeing.
When the two of them arrived at the tavern, there were no free tables, and even if they wanted to share a table, there were few empty seats. Only the table near the hotel counter had room for two people, a man and a woman. The man was burly and the woman was coquettish.
Huang Jin hurriedly approached: "Can I sit here, you two?"
The man looked Huang Jin up and down. He was obviously disgusted with him. He was about to refuse to sit down, but the woman moved her body towards the man, and the man stopped saying anything. After all, there were only a few people on the boat, even if the guests Even if you don’t ask, the waiter will come over and ask.
Huang Jin waved Zhao Chuan over to sit down, and the waiter hurriedly came over and apologized: "Sir, I'm sorry, there are so many local guests, so I feel aggrieved. As the saying goes, it takes hundreds of years to build a land and we cross the same boat. Meeting each other is fate. You two What do you want?”
Huang Jin only ordered two side dishes, a pot of wine and a bowl of rice. The man at the table curled his lips even more contemptuously, and Huang Jin just pretended not to notice.
Zhao Chuan carefully looked at the man at the table. He only had some martial arts skills, and his complexion was not very good. He had strong liver fire and weak kidneys. He was afraid that he had more than enough heart but not enough strength.
The woman looked much younger than the man. She held her chin with one hand and lowered her head to watch the man eating wine. Zhao Chuan sensed the surroundings and found that most of the people in this tavern were ordinary people, with few warriors and their cultivation levels were low.
The waiter had already served the wine and food, and he turned around and left after saying that the guest was indifferent.
Huang Jin said: "Chuan'er, you don't want to drink, let's eat." Then he poured himself a glass of wine and enjoyed it slowly.
After two cups, Huang Jin looked up at the man at the same table and said, "My surname is Huang, and I am a doctor. May I ask what your surname is?"
The man didn't even raise his eyes, and said calmly: "We are strangers. We got off the boat and went our separate ways. It's okay if we don't know!"
Huang Jin said awkwardly: "Yes, yes!"
But the woman raised her head and asked, "Are you a doctor? If my little girl is feeling unwell, could you please help me to check her out?"
The man didn't wait for the woman to finish speaking, but said: "You need to respect yourself when you go out. You know people's faces but not their hearts. Not everyone can heal!"
Upon hearing this, Huang Jin was defeated by an army, and his expression was unbearable. He put down his wine glass and said, "Huang has been practicing medicine for many years and has traveled far and wide. Although it cannot be said that he can cure all diseases at his fingertips, he can cure all diseases in the world!"
Upon hearing this, Zhao Chuan scolded Huang Jin secretly, "This guy has healed his scar and forgotten the pain. He is bragging again. It seems he was beaten lightly last time..."
But Zhao Chuan thought again, Huang Jin is a wandering doctor, and he is afraid that he only eats a bowl of words. If his publicity skills are not good, how can he attract business?
At this time, the woman was sobbing and weeping like rain: "I said I took my slave out to relax and relieve my depression, but I put up precautions everywhere. I am sick and in unbearable pain. I have a doctor now and I don't allow her to diagnose and treat me. I know you want my slave to die early. I wish I could renew my string as soon as possible!" After saying this, she couldn't stop crying.
The man looked a little embarrassed, and advised with a guilty look: "Madam is not feeling well, you should go back to the cabin to rest."
The woman glanced at Huang Jin and cried, "The pain is unbearable, and the cabin is stuffy. I would rather jump into the river than go back!"
As soon as the woman cried, the man had no choice but to salute Huang Jin and said: "I have offended you so much, please ask Brother Huang... Sir, you don't remember the faults of the villain, please diagnose and treat me!"
Huang Jin said calmly: "Brother, you are serious. I am not a small-minded person. I am afraid that my poor medical skills will disappoint me!"
However, the woman's tone changed and she said aggressively: "Doctors treat diseases but not qi. Just now Mr. Huang said that he can cure all diseases, and now he says that his medical skills are not good. Isn't it inconsistent? You will know if you try it. If you are right, you will be rewarded. , I can’t ask you, sir, not to show up on the ship in the future, so why waste your words?”
After the woman finished speaking, she looked at Huang Jin calmly. Zhao Chuan noticed that there were no tears in the corners of her eyes and couldn't help but secretly sighed that this woman was so powerful.
Huang Jin was really beaten by a woman again. He opened his mouth but said nothing for a long time.
Facing this unreasonable master, Huang Jin didn't know how to answer the question and stared at Zhao Chuan blankly.
Zhao Chuan secretly thought, "Look, what am I doing? I told you not to come out, but you went out of your way. It's okay to come out. I'm still provoking people everywhere, and I'm still walking around."
But Zhao Chuan had to come to the rescue. He coughed and said hurriedly, "Uncle Huang, even I feel that this sister doesn't look very good. You have nothing to do, so just take a closer look and give her a good look..."
When Zhao Chuan heard this, the woman lowered her head and started twitching again.
Huang Jin borrowed the donkey from the slope and said okay, then turned to look at the woman.
Not to mention, I hadn’t looked at the woman’s face carefully before. At this time, the woman’s face was tear-stained, slightly sickly, charming and charming, with a hidden aura, and she seemed to have a kind of violence...
Huang Jin felt timid for some reason. He lowered his head and stretched out his hand blankly, pressing it blankly on the woman's stretched out wrist. He turned his face to one side, not daring to look at the woman again.
After letting go of his wrist for a long time, Huang Jin said indifferently: "Madam, qi and blood stasis, blocked meridians, irregular menstrual blood, menstrual disorders, abdominal cramps, in addition, madam is emotionally unstable, troubled, worried, and insomnia. She has been suffering from this disease for some time. I'm afraid I drank a lot of medicine and it has little effect..."
Zhao Chuan groaned secretly in his heart: Are you taking revenge for what you just said? Don't talk so much and be so explicit. What will happen if you can't cure them...
Zhao Chuan quietly winked at Huang Jin, but to his surprise, Huang Jin not only ignored him, but also pondered for a moment and then emphasized his tone:
"It can't be said that the medicine you used before was not right for your disease. It's just that your disease, madam... Even if you use good herbal medicine, even if the medicine is right, it can't cure the disease. There is no medicine in the world that can cure all diseases. Besides, madam, you should understand... some diseases It’s not something that medicine can cure!”
As she spoke, the woman's face became darker and darker, and her eyes were dull. There was no doubt that Huang Jin was right, but the man said impatiently: "What's the point of talking so much? Just tell me whether you can cure it!"
Huang Jin replied: "Since I can diagnose it, I can cure it, but I can't cure it now!"
The man shouted angrily: "It's nothing if it can't be cured!"
Huang Jin was also anxious: "We are on the ship now. Can you get the medicine if I prescribe it? Of course, medical treatment is not only about decoctions, but also acupuncture, massage, cupping and massage! The question is, is it possible in this situation? You and I both We know that by treating the disease and removing the root cause, several of Madam’s illnesses are related to each other, and Madam’s illness is not just Madam’s problem, it may require treatment by both men and women!”
The man stood up suddenly, with murderous intent pouring out, pointing at Huang Jin, "You!"
At this time, the waiter in the shop hurriedly stepped forward. He had been observing for a long time. He thought this was going to be a fight. "You two, please calm down. I'm paying for your meal today. We have to do business. Please forgive us for our small difficulties!"
Without saying a word, the man took out a silver coin and put it on the table. He picked up the woman and turned around to leave. The woman walked a few steps and looked back at Huang Jin, but the man saw it again. The man became even more angry and pulled her away with all his strength. Tavern.
The waiter looked at Huang Jin and said, "Guest officers, you should go too. It's best to go back to the cabin and don't come out."
Zhao Chuan smiled bitterly in his heart. It turned out that Huang Jin was not beaten lightly a few days ago, but was beaten so hard that his head was damaged...
Huang Jin hurriedly finished his meal and returned to the cabin. As soon as he got off the spiral staircase on the second floor, Zhao Chuan felt a gust of wind coming from his palm. He stepped forward and pulled Huang Jin around, then hit him in the back with a powerful palm. Huang Jin in front of him jumped a few steps and fell to the ground. On the ground, Zhao Chuan also took a few steps forward and fell at Huang Jin's feet.
