There is a big living person on the ship, and it cannot be hidden. Guo Chuanlin's "righteous deed" soon spread to the ears of Boss Jin. Apart from being surprised, he didn't take it seriously. The servant must be of good conduct and know the roots. How can he choose It's just food in the basket. It's so reckless to take in a beggar of unknown origin. They may be thieves in disguise, taking away your property when you are not prepared, or they may be the thieves' informants, working together to take away your family's life.
But Guo Chuanlin was most likely a rebel, so there was no need to offend him. He just had an extra mouth to eat. Anyway, the shipping fee he paid was more than enough. Boss Jin thought about it for a while and guessed that the beggar was not a trick of the rebels. Guo Chuanlin met to plot? The beggar was also very knowledgeable. He hid in the cabin during the day and only came to the bow of the ship at night to get some air. He was silent in front of others. Boss Jin looked on with cold eyes and saw that she had a graceful figure and agile agility. She seemed to be the role of a female snitch, which made him more vigilant. He secretly informed the captain of the ship to be careful, and told his personal companions to keep an eye on the cash box. In addition, he no longer invited Guo Chuanlin. Drink and chat on his boat.
After a day and a night, the merchant ship docked at Bu Yangcheng Wharf. Boss Jin wanted to go ashore to buy goods. He stopped by to visit a few regular business customers. He was worried about leaving them on the ship. When he was hesitating and embarrassed, Guo Chuanlin fought with him. He said hello and said he would go to the city for a walk and come back before dark.
Boss Jin got what he wanted, rubbed his hands and said with a smile: "Don't be in such a hurry. We won't set off until early tomorrow morning. The boat is bumpy and rocking, and it's inconvenient to wash up. It's okay to stay in the inn for one night."
"That's very good." Guo Chuanlin bowed his hand to him, climbed the steps onto the revetment, and walked towards the city gate. Li Qixian followed closely behind him with his head lowered.
The veteran guarding the city gate was dozing off with his eyes squinted. The sun was so warm on his body that even the lice were active. He felt uncomfortable with the itching. From time to time, he put his hand into his crotch, pulled out a small living thing, and pinched it with his nails. Bounced aside.
Guo Chuanlin stopped beside him, accidentally dropped a piece of silver, and asked: "This military master, would you like to know which inn in the city I can take a bath in? I came all the way to do business, and the old age on my body There is enough dirt to rub a load."
The veteran's eyes shone, he picked up the silver quickly, and said with a smile on his face: "The bathhouse on Dongshun Street is the best, the water is hot enough, and there are separate private rooms. If you have money, you can also call it Biyun Tower." Use your powdered head to rub your back."
"It's too troublesome to go to the bathhouse, just an inn will do. You can have some wine and food, then take a nap after washing, and it will be dawn as soon as you open your eyes."
"If you want to save yourself some trouble, you'd better go to the old Buyang store on Xishun Street. It's not far away. Just go straight ahead and pass the drug store."
Guo Chuanlin nodded and walked through the city gate. The two of them walked along the noisy street towards the city. In no time, Gongfu was submerged in the crowd and did not look out of place. Passing by a clothing store, Guo Chuanlin called Li Qixian in. When she came out, she had a light baggage in her hand, holding it in her arms like a little daughter-in-law.
Just as the veteran guarding the door said, the old shop in Buyang saves trouble and saves a lot of money. The waiter in the shop never talks too much and the waiters are attentive and attentive. There is no bathhouse in the inn, but the upper room is spacious and comfortable. A large wooden bucket half a person's height is carried into the compartment, filled with hot water, and you can take a nice bath for only a few pennies. Guo Chuanlin spends generously, and the waiter gets a reward. More and more attentive.
Li Qixian was radiant after taking a shower. She put on her maid's clothes and walked up to Guo Chuanlin, pursed her lips and said nothing. Guo Chuanlin's eyes lingered on her for a moment, nodded with satisfaction, opened the food box, took out the food, and said: "This is the specialty dish of the old restaurant in Buyang. It is freshly made in the kitchen. Eat more while it is hot. You have lost weight these days." too much."
He picked up the flask and poured two glasses of wine.
The food box is made of bamboo strips and has three layers. It is similar to a steamer. It has a square shape with ears on both sides and a handle on the top. The workmanship is very fine. The surface is painted with black paint and a line is traced with scraps of gold. Words, "Three generations of elders know how to take food."
Li Qixian's eyes turned red and he murmured: "This food box is exquisitely made. Daddy will definitely like it when he sees it."
Guo Chuanlin did not answer her words, but pushed the wine glass in front of her and said, "Here, let's have a drink to relieve our fatigue."
"I don't drink liquor."
"I know, this is yellow wine, and the daughter is red. I heard from the waiter that in the old days, when a daughter was born in a wealthy family, she would select several jars of wine, seal the mouth of the jar with mud, and bury it under the sweet-scented osmanthus tree. When the daughter gets married, she would take it out as a dowry gift. .This wine is mellow and sweet, and tastes very good.”
"You know I'm not a big drinker..." Li Qixian muttered and picked up the wine glass. The amber wine was fragrant. She took a sip, flattened her mouth, and picked up her chopsticks to eat the food. It had been a long time since she had eaten delicious food. The steam of the rice was on her face, and the taste of the dishes stayed in her mouth. She chewed a few times and shed tears.
Guo Chuanlin reached out and rubbed her hair, like comforting an aggrieved child.
Li Qixian choked up and said: "This is the last time I...cry...I will never cry again..."
"Don't force yourself, you've already done a good job."
"You... got started later than me. I have always taken care of you, but now..."
"It's nothing. Brothers and sisters should take care of each other and don't take it to heart."
"You don't understand, I feel very uncomfortable." Li Qixian was impulsive and drank several cups of daughter's red. His chest and abdomen were burning, and he was dizzy. Guo Chuanlin's figure became blurred, as if separated by a layer of gauze. . But she couldn't stop.
"My father and senior brother are both dead, and I am the only one who survived. I don't know...whether this is luck or misfortune. I thought to myself that death is just that, there is nothing to be afraid of, but when death is really approaching, I can hear him I noticed his breathing, and was very scared. I wanted to scream, my temples were beating, my chest was about to explode, my hands and feet seemed to be bound, and I couldn't even lift my fingers. At that time, haha, I thought, as long as I survive, Come down, you can do anything, be willing to pay any price, betray everyone, sell your conscience and body, as long as someone else dies, not me..."
"I feel... it's shameful. Everyone is dead and I am the only one who survives. It's like... I betrayed them. They looked at me in the underworld. Dad was covered in blood. The sword was stabbed from the lower abdomen to the throat. The senior brother’s head was smashed, like a watermelon rolling down the mountain. They were waving to me, saying, Li Qixian, come here, why don’t you come? I was so scared that I didn’t dare to sleep. As soon as I closed my eyes, they would jump Come out and hold my hand. It’s not my fault, none of this is my fault, I didn’t do anything!”
Guo Chuanlin comforted him with gentle words: "It's not your fault that you didn't do anything."
"But why don't the head master, the second master, the fifth uncle, and those guys from the Quicksand Gang refuse to let me go?"
Guo Chuanlin thought for a while and said slowly: "In this world, there is no right or wrong in many things. People are just knives and slaves, and I am fish and meat. I slaughter cattle and sheep for the sake of food. What's wrong with the cattle and sheep?"
"But I'm human!"
"In their eyes, you are like cattle and sheep. If you are not strong enough to protect yourself, you can only let others slaughter you. Don't complain. Living is difficult, and benevolence, justice and morality are just a fig leaf. If you want to control your own destiny, you must Become strong. In years of famine and calamity, you must have food in your hands and stomach. In times of war and chaos, you must have swords, guns, strategies, and an army that will work for you. To travel in the world, you must have martial arts and scheming. To serve as an official in the government, you must have You have the emperor's favor and overwhelming power. What do you have? What have you worked hard to pursue?"
Guo Chuanlin's words were as sharp as a sword and as cold as ice and snow. Li Qixian felt that his long-held belief collapsed, and his heart was stabbed full of holes, throbbing painfully. No one has ever spoken clearly, peeled off the skin of warmth and hypocrisy, and exposed the bloody flesh and blood. Those flesh and bones are the real existence.
"Does everyone...have to be like this?"
Guo Chuanlin said: "Of course, you are a woman, you are beautiful, you can rely on a man, and use the man's power and force. But are you willing?"
Li Qixian was drunk and confused, and said vaguely: "Junior brother, I have no one to rely on, do you want me?"
Guo Chuanlin stretched out his hand to touch her hot cheek, and said quietly: "You are drunk. Such words and this kind of thing, there is no regret in the beginning."
Li Qixian pressed his palm on the back of his rough and hard hand and asked stubbornly: "Do you want me?"
Guo Chuanlin stood up and hugged her, kissed her dry and cold lips, and tasted her daughter's red taste. Alcohol can cause sexual incest, so he gently picked up Li Qixian and put him on the bed.
