Chapter 14 fourteen
The shopkeeper led Luo Kun to the backyard, went up to the second floor, and came to the door of a guest room.The shopkeeper stepped forward and knocked on the door, and asked, "Mr. Wang, are you asleep?" Someone inside responded, "Shopkeeper Song, come in." Then shopkeeper Song pulled Luo Kun into the room.At this time, a rich middle-aged man sat under the lamp, solemn and solemn, with a calm expression.This person is Wang Huai, a businessman from Guangdong. He goes outside the pass once a year at the end of autumn, selling mountain products, medicinal materials and other special products of the Kanto region.Shopkeeper Song pushed Luo Kun forward at this moment, and said: "Mr. Wang, this is the child I found for you, he can endure hardship." Luo Kun hurriedly stepped forward to salute, "Luo Kun met Mr. Wang. Wang Huai saw that Luo Kun was also shrewd, nodded his head slightly and said: "Very well, from now on you will work by my side, and when you come back, I will not treat you badly." Then he took the package from the table. Two liang of silver was handed over to Shopkeeper Song, and he said, "There's Shopkeeper Lao Song. I'm very satisfied with this child. It's a good idea to give you some silver." Then Shopkeeper Song took the silver and said with a smile on his face: "I can do it for Mr. Wang." Do something, you should, you should." Then, he said to Luo Kun: "Serve Mr. Wang well, and I will reward you when you come back." After speaking, the shopkeeper Song left and left happily. .
Wang Huai saw that shopkeeper Song had gone, so he walked to one side of the wall and patted the wall with his palm a few times.Not long after, when the door opened, a young man came in, saluted Wang Huai and said, "Why is uncle calling your nephew?" Wang Huai then pointed to Luo Kun and said, "He is my new follower." , I will follow orders from now on, and you will lead me to rest, and I will leave early tomorrow." The young man glanced at Luo Kun, and replied, "My nephew knows." Wang Huai looked at Luo Kun again, and saw him The clothes were a bit worn out, so he said to the young man: "Yunping, go to the guys' clothes and find a suitable one to change with him." After Wang Yunping responded, he led Luo Kun back out.
When he got to the next room, Luo Kun saw that the two big beds in the north and the south were full of people, apparently they were the guys from the caravan, some of them were asleep at this time, and some were still sitting and talking.Wang Yunping said to one of them: "Zhang Lu, find some clean clothes for this little brother, he is my uncle's new follower." Seeing Zhang Lu, he was overjoyed and said, "Very good, we The caravan has a new guy." Then he rummaged through a package and found a set of blue shirts.Then he handed the road to Luo Kun, and said in a friendly way: "Little brother, this suit is for you to wear, it doesn't cost money." Luo Kun gratefully accepted it.At this time Wang Yunping said to Luo Kun: "Little brother, you can sleep next to him." After speaking, he lay down on his own.Zhang Lu gave up a place and called Luo Kun to come and rest.Wang Yunping over there said at this time: "Go to sleep, you have to get up early tomorrow." The guys all fell down and fell asleep.
The next day, before dawn, most of the horse shop guests got up.All of a sudden, the stables, warehouses and other places in the backyard of the horse shop immediately became busy, with horse pullers and cart handlers making noise and being very busy.Luo Kun ate something with the guys and came to the courtyard.At this time, it was discovered that the caravan consisted of more than ten large carriages, forty or fifty people, and most of them were equipped with knives, bows and sharp weapons.There was a man who looked like a martial artist, with a hard bow hanging from his waist, a single knife on his back, and riding on a big green horse, looking very mighty.There are two horses behind them, riding two thick and big men.Zhang Lu told Luo Kun from the side: "This person is the bodyguard hired by Boss Wang, called Huang Kui, and he brought two apprentices to be responsible for the safety of the caravan's people and goods." Wang Yunping stood with Luo Kun and Zhang Lu at this time. At the head of the stairs downstairs, waiting for Wang Huai to come out, the rest of the people stood behind.
Not long, Wang Huai walked out of the room, seeing that the vehicles and people downstairs had been packed and ready to go, he nodded with satisfaction and walked downstairs slowly.When Wang Huai walked to the middle of the stairs, for some reason, the soles of his feet slipped suddenly, and he fell down the stairs with his head on his head.The stairs of this horse shop are leaning against a wall, so simple that there is no shelter, so Wang Huai slipped out of the stairs and fell, and there was an abandoned stone roller directly below, the situation was extremely critical, everyone in the courtyard Can't help but exclaim in unison.Luo Kun got closer, and seeing the sudden incident, he was shocked and rushed forward to support Wang Huai with his body before he had time to think about it.Wang Huai was heavy, and the fall was fierce, Luo Kun's eyes stared at him, and Wang Huai rolled to the side at the same time.At this time, Wang Huai's head was only half a foot away from the stone roller, thanks to being picked up by Luo Kun, otherwise it would have been unimaginable, and everyone in the courtyard broke out in a cold sweat.Wang Yunping and Zhang Lu hurriedly stepped forward to help Wang Huai up. Seeing that there was nothing serious, they felt relieved and each shouted: "Lucky!" Wang Huai calmed down, shook his head and said, "It's so dangerous! It's so dangerous!" Seeing Luo Kun sitting on the ground in a daze, he hurriedly stepped forward to help him, and said gratefully: "Brother Luo Kun, thank you for saving your life, are you okay?" Luo Kun was stunned for a long time before recovering, scratching his head , Recalling what happened, seeing that Wang Huai was safe and sound, he also smiled happily.Seeing Luo Kun like this, Wang Huai said happily: "Good job! You and I are really destined. I just took you in last night, and today you saved my life. It's Wang's good fortune. I shouldn't die in another country."
At this time, Shopkeeper Song rushed over upon hearing the news, his expression changed with fright, he was secretly relieved to see that Wang Huai was fine, and busy making amends.Wang Huai said sullenly: "Shopkeeper Song, Mr. Wang almost lost his life in your shop. Such dilapidated stairs completely disregard the safety of customers. Shopkeeper Song is ruining his own job by doing business like this." Song The shopkeeper hurriedly apologized and said: "Mr. Wang has taught you a very good lesson. When you turn around, you will ask someone to repair it. It will be safe that when Mr. Wang returns from the customs, he will not see what he is now again." Wang Huai responded, "I hope so." Then he waved his hand. Said: "Prepare the horse for Brother Luo Kun, let's go." Zhang Lu hurriedly led a horse and said, "This horse is tame and suitable for Brother Luo." Then, everyone got on their horses, and the caravan set off.
Wang Huai was grateful because Luo Kun sacrificed his life to save him in a crisis, so he walked side by side with Luo Kun, and his tone was naturally much closer.Seeing that Luo Kun made such a great contribution when he first came, and received this courtesy, all the guys were very envious.During the conversation, Wang Huai knew that Luo Kun was an orphan, so he felt a little more sympathy for him.When Luo Kun said his purpose, Wang Huai admired his loyalty and perseverance even more, and he also showed some respect, but Wang Huai knew that Luo Kun must have gone in the wrong direction, so he said to him: "There is no such thing as Guandong." The name of Lianyun Mountain, Brother Luo is referring to Changbai Mountain." Luo Kun was startled when he heard that, and didn't know what to do for a while.Wang Huai said with relief: "Brother Luo, don't worry. When you come back from outside the customs, I will take you to the south. Wang will send someone to help you find that friend." Luo Kun thought to himself: "It seems that this is the only way. Let’s go to Guandong with Mr. Wang and see the scenery outside the pass. It’s not in vain to come here, and then go to Lianyun Mountain to find Big Brother Fang.” Thinking of this, Luo Kun thanked Wang Huai.Wang Huai was also very happy to see Luo Kun was willing to go back to the customs with him.