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Chapter 47 Section 16

stagnant water 李劼人 1867Words 2018-03-19
On the third day after Mrs. Cai was carried back to her parents' house, when Tianhui Town was still in panic, Gu Tiancheng ran from his farm to the town with a brand new black silk umbrella that Mrs. Zeng had given him as a reward. Go up and settle down in the Shangguan's room in Yunjizhan. After Gu Tiancheng broke up with Lu Maolin in the opium den, as soon as he walked to the east entrance of Xiyu Street, he bumped into Gu Huitang's second child, Tianxiang, and grabbed him, refusing to let him go, saying that his father had sent him to invite him.At the moment, he only admires Yao Bo's well-informed, and how old-fashioned his face is!

Although he hated his uncle terribly, he couldn't help apologizing and admitting his mistakes in person, and with the help of his beloved Mrs. Qian at the side, he acted like a waiter, extremely respectful and polite, and said in a tone that it was a good job: " My brother-in-law is the one who understands the most truths, why should I say that to my stupid brother? How dare my uncle risk the world to take over the property of my brother-in-law? In the name of uncleanness, Fang Gan wants to protect my elder brother-in-law!..." Aunt Yao also held out a red deed, 50 mu of fertile land, which was connected with him, and said it was given to his wife as a sacrificial land.His wife's coffin has been buried upright in the stem of the ancestral tomb. It is very large, but there is no monument.Said that he dare not be self-disciplined, he has to wait for him to make up his own mind.

Ah San was also there, came to kowtow, and said that he was called back to the farm by Mr. Yao six days ago, and he was still with A-Long.The house was destroyed by tenants, and some bamboo was cut down. A jujube tree was chopped down by tenants to make a plow handle.It's just that there is an extra buffalo in the cow pen, two pigs in the pig pen, three chickens, and the leopard and black treasure are still on the farm.Before Ah San finished speaking, Uncle Yao took out an old white ingot and said very modestly that it was for repairing the farm. A nephew who was often taught a lesson on weekdays became a distinguished guest of the family, and he was invited to sit on the first seat in Zhengxing Garden for the first time in his life. For the old flower carvings in the Weng family's collection, the one who scalded the wine was also Mrs. Hong Xi taught by Qian Weng himself.

Alcohol is originally a thing of rejoicing, but with the hospitality and humbleness of the host and accompanying guests, no matter how angry you are, it will disappear by itself.What's more, the property has only been occupied for more than a hundred days, and so many children have been brought back, it is a good account, and it is not happy for him?As a result, the barriers in everyone's chests disappeared, and they drank and talked happily.Today's Gu Tiancheng seems to be an extremely smart, capable, and eloquent person; every word he says seems to contain an irrefutable truth, can win the nod of the listener, and seems to have a sense of humor As soon as I uttered the wit, I saw the smile on the listener's face.He drank a lot of wine, Qin Weng was overwhelmed with admiration and said: "Brother Tian Cheng's generosity is really amazing! Probably only Liu Taizun can accompany him!"

The day after he returned from Yao Bo's house drunk, he wanted to go back to the farm to have a look.Just as the Sandaoyan case happened, he dared not leave.Even many church members were horrified, and those who had already come out and walked on the street with their bellies swaggering, all collected them by themselves.Even the foreigners were taken aback, and asked their fellow believers, did the people from Sichuan just act as an afterthought? Fortunately, the officials in Sichuan were very effective, and immediately sent troops to suppress this afterthought, immediately comforting the foreigners, and the church members returned to their original spirit.

He stayed for more than ten days, and after doing what Lu Maolin taught him, he returned to the farm.Looking around, there is nowhere that is not prosperous, but it is a pity that Mrs. Zhong Yao did not come back, which makes him feel a little lonely. Two days later, I asked Aaron to go to Tianhui Town to inquire about any news.What he came back to say was exactly what he expected.So, the next morning, he came with an umbrella and settled in the official room on Yunji Inn. He hovered in a big way and asked Yaoshi to fetch water to wash his face.When washing his face, he asked Master Yao everything: Where is the gambling place?The stars broke up the day before yesterday.What about Luo Waizui and others?The day before yesterday, a soldier came to arrest him and fled; even the helmsman, Uncle Zhu, ran away.why?I don't know, but I have committed some serious crime.

What a surprise that Luo Waizui and others escaped!But his wish was fulfilled, "Although they didn't cut off their donkey heads, they dare not come back and run rampant." He thought, and couldn't help but smile. He didn't come here just to inquire about Luo Waizui and the others, he still shook out the blue silk shirt and put it on, and while buttoning it, he asked again: "Where is Cai Xingshun's grocery store at the other end?" "Is your uncle going to see the half-beaten woman? I can't see it anymore! She has been taken back to her mother's house!"

Gu Tiancheng opened his eyes to look at Master Yao, but couldn't figure out what he said.Master Yao didn't say any more, and each took the washbasin and went out. Gu Tiancheng walked out of the inn calmly, thinking to himself, he didn't see any Xingshun grocery store all the way into the market from the north entrance, so it must be in Nantou, so he walked towards Nantou. Sure enough, I saw a two-room shop with a signboard with old gold letters.It's just that the planks are all closed and the door is locked. He became suspicious: "Don't you do business in your spare time?"

Suddenly seeing Lu Maolin coming out of a shop next door, with his head down, Yixing was very depressed, and even an old woman who followed behind didn't say hello to her. Gu Tiancheng quickly walked behind him, patted him on the shoulder and said, "Hey! Brother Lu, have you seen your sweetheart?" "Ah! It's you, what are you doing here?" He smiled and said, "I'm here to congratulate you! Just why did you lock the shop?" "Don't you know that Mrs. Cai was beaten to death by the patrolmen and the shop was robbed in order to protect her man?" He didn't wait to ask again, and told him everything he heard from Mrs. Shi's place. he.After finishing speaking, he just stomped his feet and said, "I've hurt her! I never thought that being a housekeeper would be a burden too! If it's like this, can I still go to see her?" He just sighed.

Walking to the gate of Yunji Inn, he said again: "I knew this earlier. First, I shouldn't have made a plan. She knew it, and she must retaliate against me. Second, I should come with the patrol battalion. If nothing else, she will come." If I get beaten, maybe I won’t be beaten so badly. After all, I just became a villain in vain!”
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