Arriving in the town, Yunjing asked Song Yan to buy cloth while he went to the cake shop alone.
The shop is located in a prosperous area of the town. It is a shop with two sides facing the street at an intersection. When Yunjing came nearby, he saw people queuing up on such a cold day. They were all dressed like servants. They must have been sent by wealthy families to buy cakes.
Yes, although this stuff is delicious, ordinary people are reluctant to consume it.
Liu Dazhuang and Ding Wei were helping in the store, but their help was just incidental. They were mainly responsible for preventing people from coming to cause trouble. Now that they are both mid-acquired martial arts practitioners, they can't even take care of it with one hand.
The sharp-eyed Liu Dazhuang saw Yun Jing for the first time. He immediately put down his work and hurried out to surprise: "Master, you are back."
"Well, I've been back for a few days. I've been spending time with my family at home, and I just had time to come over today. How is Uncle Liu doing lately? I'm sorry to bother you during this time," Yun Jing nodded and smiled.
Liu Dazhuang and Ding Wei have been responsible for protecting their own safety since they became apprentices at the age of six. Over the past ten years, they have been fulfilling their duties. Although there have been no accidents, Yunjing is still very grateful to them.
However, time makes people grow old. They followed Yunjing when they were in their early thirties. Over the years, wrinkles are faintly visible on their faces, and their lives have gradually begun to go downhill...
"It's good that the young master is back safely. He should have taken us with him at the beginning. Although he can't be of much help, he can still help the young master with some trivial matters. Young master, please come inside quickly. It's cold outside. I'll inform shopkeeper Zhang..."
, Liu Dazhuang welcomed Yunjing into the shop, took him all the way to a private room upstairs, and then went out to find Zhang Changgui who was discussing business.
During this period of time, the cake shop has become famous in Niujiao Town. It is well-known in the county and even the county town. It can no longer be described as local characteristics. It can even be said that Niujiao Town's signature is not an exaggeration.
The goods are good and everyone likes them, but the service is even better. As the shopkeeper, Zhang Changgui will personally negotiate large orders. Nowadays, he rarely stands at the counter in the store.
However, although Zhang Changgui may not seem to have much knowledge, he is very cautious. He knows that cake violence arouses jealousy, and business discussions are limited to the town and do not go to other places to prevent accidents. In Niujiao Town, it is not a big problem, and almost everyone
They are people I know. If I say hello if I need anything, a large group of people will come around to help.
The waiting time was not long, Zhang Changgui came back soon, obviously he was nearby.
"Xiao Jing is back. Everything went well on this far trip," Zhang Changgui said with a smile as soon as he opened the door. This was a sign of care from the elders to the younger ones, rather than a simple cooperative relationship.
Over the years, Zhang Changgui has aged a lot, and is no longer the shrewd young man who sold toilet chips. Perhaps because he has come into contact with more people and has handled a lot of money, he has developed a vague sense of aura.
Calmness and magnanimity, the so-called wealth and wealth, are how a person's magnanimity is cultivated.
From the bottom of his heart, Zhang Changgui was extremely grateful to Yunjing. If it weren't for Yunjing, his family would not be able to live such a good life now. Let alone a good life, food and clothing would probably be a problem.
From the first time he saw Yunjing, he felt that Yunjing would definitely have a future. Who would have thought that in just over ten years, he would already have such a great deal of glory, and it all started with that initial cooperation.
Yunjing was only two years old at that time. Thinking about it now, Zhang Changgui feels a little dreamy. Why did he inexplicably believe Yunjing's words at that time?
But it was because of that misfortune that the fate of myself and my family has changed dramatically.
Zhang Changgui is a very grateful person. He knows that he does not have much ability. He is not greedy for credit and does not rush into progress. He only wants to do well in Yunjing's affairs. He does not seek great wealth and great honor, but only seeks small wealth and peace of mind. He does not deserve what he gets.
He is never greedy, and his family can live a good life now because of Yunjing. He always feels that he has gained too much from Yunjing. He is a very self-sufficient person.
Yunjing stood up and said: "Thank you Uncle Zhang for your concern. My nephew is doing well. Please sit down. I have worked hard for you during this time."
Yunjing truly regards Zhang Changgui as an elder. If he hadn't accidentally mentioned it to his grandfather at the beginning, he probably wouldn't have become a disciple of Li Qiu. If not, it's still unclear where his current destiny will go.
Time is also destiny, who can say clearly about this kind of thing.
The friendship between Zhang Changgui and Yun Jing has always been in his heart. There is no point in talking about repaying him. Practical actions are more useful than saying a thousand kind words.
Yunjing knew that Zhang Changgui was not an ambitious person, and giving him too much would only harm him. Giving him a lifetime of wealth and wealth would still be possible.
"What's the hard work? I just contact customers and settle accounts every day. It's so easy. Compared with when I used to wake up early and work late at night, but couldn't even afford food and clothing, now I wake up laughing from my dreams every day." Zhang Changgui sat down and said with a smile, without saying anything.
If you are grateful, everything goes without saying.
At this time, Liu Dazhuang brought a pot of tea and some pastries, and then went out to do some work. After all, they were just servants, and they were very clear about their identities. They had no relationship because they watched Yunjing grow up.
Just feel how you can do something pleasurable.
After pouring a cup of tea for Zhang Changgui, Yunjing sat down and said, "How is Uncle Zhang doing at home recently?"
"Everything is fine, everything is fine. My family has bought a new house and hired a teacher for my boy. Now my boy is engaged, but he is not old enough to get married yet. Your aunt has been talking about your goodness all the time.
I want to invite you to my house for a meal, but I'm afraid of disturbing you..." When talking about his family, Zhang Changgui had a smile on his face. Today's life is like a dream, especially when his son is studying and literate. Although he can't go to school regularly,
Studying in the school and taking the imperial examination is not enough to be like being blind for a lifetime. If the family wealth accumulates for a few more generations, it is not impossible for the family to have a real scholar in the future.
Learning to read and write is different from being a "scholar". If ordinary people want to step into the circle of scholars, it will be very difficult unless they have mentors and noble people like Yunjing to support them.
After listening carefully, Yun Jing said with a smile: "Thanks to Uncle Zhang and your family for the store, my nephew was not able to go to congratulate me on the move when I bought a new house. I will definitely make up for brother Xiaohu's wedding in the future. I will finish this work at the end of the year."
I will definitely visit Uncle Zhang’s house for a while. Auntie, don’t bother me with cooking.”
"Haha, how could it be possible? Xiao Jing can go, what is it called, Peng Pi Sheng Hui, how could it be annoying? It's too late to be happy," Zhang Changgui said happily.
Now that Yunjing's status is rising day by day, he still treats their family as before, which makes him feel very emotional. After all, there are many white-eyed wolves in this world who don't recognize their relatives after they become rich.
After the greetings were almost finished, Zhang Changgui thought for a moment and said hesitantly: "Xiao Jing, the business is getting better and better now, and you are making more money. Do you want to change the share you set at the beginning? Don't get me wrong, the main thing is
You gave me too much, and I don’t feel at ease with it..."
Yunjing listened carefully to what he said, shook his head and said with a smile: "Uncle Zhang, please don't say that. You are always busy in the store. You deserve your share. I thought it was too little, so in the future
Don’t say such things again”
"Xiao Jing, you... ugh..." Zhang Changgui didn't know what to do for a moment.
Yun Jing smiled and said: "Uncle Zhang, I understand what you mean. Don't feel that you are taking advantage of me. Speaking of which, if it weren't for your management, the store would not be as big as it is now. Moreover, to put it further, my nephew is still
I have to thank you for your support in the past.”
"Oh, Xiaojing, you said it was too far away. I won't mention it anymore. I'll just do what you said." Zhang Changgui said quickly. It would be meaningless to delve into these things, but this is fine now.
Not continuing the topic, Zhang Changgui said: "Xiao Jing, do you want me to bring you the account books of the past few months to reconcile them?"
"Don't bother Uncle Zhang. I have to go home later. Mom is waiting for me at home. I'm afraid I don't have enough time." Yunjing shook his head and said. This was of course an excuse. He didn't say clearly that he didn't want to read the account book, and he didn't want to read it now.
This saves people from having to think too much when they need to look at the accounts one day.
"Okay, let me know anytime you want to see the account books..."
After chatting with Zhang Changgui for a while, Yunjing left first on the pretext that he had something to do, and agreed to visit his home after the new year. When he left, he took away some cut cakes. The family was probably tired of eating them, but he took them back to share.
It is also good to satisfy the hunger of the children in the village.
Returning to the small courtyard on the outskirts, Song Yan had already bought the cloth Yunjing needed. They were all fine fabrics, including cotton and silk, with colors ranging from beautiful to plain, and there were about ten pieces in total.
"Master, are you satisfied with it? If not, I'll sell it again," Song Yan asked when presenting the cloth he bought to Yun Jing.
After checking them one by one, Yun Jing nodded and said: "Yes, that's all. No need to buy more. Wrap it in a piece of cloth for me and I'll take it back later."
"Okay, young master." Song Yan nodded and did not mention helping to send Yunjing back. Over the years, Yunjing has never brought the eldest young master's habits back to the village. Even in the past two years, Liu Dazhuang, Ding Wei and others have sent Yunjing back more than once.
Less, because I don’t want to create too big a gap with the villagers because of this.
There is a saying that due to Yunjing's deliberate behavior, although he is a scholar with a good reputation, the villagers do not think that he is superior, and he is still the young man they watched grow up.
Having said this, Song Yan slapped his forehead and said, "By the way, young master, a batch of things were delivered to you from the inn earlier. I signed for them for you and put them in the next room. Do you think?"
"Oh, you said this, I should have bought it on the way back from my study tour and sent it back through the inn. This is just the first batch. There will be many more to come. Please remember to sign for it. I will go and see what has arrived first." Yun
Jing smiled and walked towards the next room.
He bought a lot of things on his way back and mailed them back. The address was written here. In just a few days, the first batch had already arrived.
What was sent back so far were two rather large boxes. Yunjing saw that they were sent from the next state, which was the last stop on his way back and the first to arrive.
They are not valuable items, most of them are local specialties from that place, including embroidered clothes, jewelry, drinks, and snacks and preserved fruits...
Looking at the sky outside, Yunjing thought for a while and took out more than ten gift boxes from the things sent back. These gift boxes contained nourishing medicinal materials, jade jewelry, embroidered handkerchiefs, exquisite bronze mirrors, and rouge and gouache.
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After taking out these things, Yunjing wrapped them in a piece of cloth, and then took out two sets of clothes and some food from the things sent back and handed them to Song Yan, saying: "These are for you. You have followed me and performed your duties all these years."
, I won’t treat you badly, not all, there will be more in the future, I bought a lot of things, and I will send them back one after another, you can take these first.”
"Master, how could this happen?" Song Yan said in astonishment, feeling extremely moved in his heart.
Yunjing said: "Just keep it if I give it to you. The days ahead are still long and there will be many places where you will be needed in the future. Just don't think I'm stingy."
"How could it be possible...Thank you so much, Master", Song Yan quickly shook his head and smiled, accepted what Yun Jing gave him, hugged him tightly, his eyes were a little red when he lowered his head.
He is an orphan. He has been living in Li Qiu's family since he was a child. He has no relatives and has received almost no gifts. Yunjing did not forget to buy him gifts when he returned from his study trip. This touched him very much. He knew that Yunjing did not regard him as an outsider.
I vowed in my heart that I would do good things for Yunjing in the future.
Next, Yunjing picked up the package that he had packed before and said, "Pack up the remaining things. I will take them back with the cloth later. As for these things now, I will go and deliver them to the mistress first."
Originally, Yunjing planned to visit his wife after the things he bought were delivered. Since he arrived today, he didn't wait and sent them directly.
Master Li Qiu is not at home, and his brothers and sisters are also out all year round. Many times, Master’s wife is the only one in the house. Over the years, Master’s wife has treated Yunjing as her own son, so Yunjing has no reason not to visit her.
"Master, let me get it for you," Song Yan quickly put down the things and said.
Yun Jing shook his head and said, "No need, I can go there myself."
Song Yan no longer insisted.
So Yunjing took the things and went straight to the master's house.
When passing the Niujiao Town Yamen, Yunjing found that the atmosphere here was a bit serious. The mayor had even appeared in person. He took a casual look, but Yunjing didn't think much about it. After a while, he arrived outside the yard of his master's house.
This place has not changed much from when Yunjing first came here, but this is the first time that Yunjing has stepped through this door, and Yunjing's fate has reached this stage.
What would I have been like if I hadn't entered this door in the first place?
Shaking his head, Yunjing didn't think too much, because it didn't make any sense.
However, just when Yunjing was ten meters away from the master's door, he suddenly felt several extremely sharp auras locking on him, which made him pause and raise his eyebrows slightly.
"There are more than one innate masters, four in total, and they are all in the late innate stage. None of them are at the bottom of the late innate stage!" Yun Jing's heart condensed when he felt those sharp auras.
Could it be that someone is eyeing Master's home?
Thinking like this, Yun Jing remained calm, but he already had murderous intent in his heart. If these people really had malicious intentions and were dangerous to his wife, he would not mind killing them all, and he would also uproot the existence behind them.
His master has shown him kindness in nurturing him, and his wife is as close to him as a son. Yunjing will never allow anyone to threaten this place!
Thoughts flashed in his mind, and Yun Jing's thoughts silently followed those breaths.
Of the four late-stage congenital masters, two were in the courtyard of the master's house, actually wearing the clothes of servants, and the other two were outside the courtyard, pretending to be ordinary people and walking around calmly.
If you look at it from a high altitude, these four people include the four directions of Master's house inside and out.
Just when Yunjing was thinking about turning around and leaving first, trying to calmly grab someone to figure out the situation, the side door of Li Qiu's house opened, and Manager Zhao walked out. Seeing Yunjing, he was stunned for a moment, and then said in surprise: "Master Yun, come here.
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As he spoke, Manager Zhao immediately said to the room: "What are you still waiting for? Master Yun is here. Open the front door quickly."
Yunjing is Li Qiu's only disciple. As the successor of the mantle, his status is no worse than Li Qiu's own son. In some cases, he is even higher than Li Qiu's own son. When he comes now, he needs to open the door to welcome him.
Interrupted by Manager Zhao, Yunjing had no choice but to temporarily suppress his thoughts, raised his head and said with a smile: "Manager Zhao, long time no see, how are you doing recently? I went out for a study trip a few days ago, and I just came back. I came to visit my wife."
"Ah, I'm fine. No wonder I haven't seen Master Yun for a while. It turns out that I'm on a study tour. Please come in. The old lady is at home. She's been talking about you all this time. Madam must be very happy to know that Master Yun is here."
Manager Zhao, who didn't know what he was going to do when he went out, immediately gave up his own affairs and personally welcomed Yun Jing in. At the same time, a knowledgeable servant had already gone to inform Master Yun Jing.
Strangely enough, after Manager Zhao welcomed Yunjing in from the front door so respectfully, the four people who had previously targeted Yunjing stopped paying attention to him, leaving Monk Yunjing Zhanger confused.
It seems that those people are protecting this place, and his appearance has aroused their vigilance?
Thinking this in his mind, Yun Jing does not rule out this possibility. After all, his master is now in a high position, so it makes no sense that there are no experts to protect his family. It is estimated that these people came from behind and do not know him. After all, Yun Jing half a year ago
There were no masters here when Jing left.
But Yunjing did not relax his vigilance because of this. He would not allow any threat to his wife's existence.
After entering the door, Yunjing walked to the central hall in a familiar manner. He felt that it was necessary to find out more, lest the floods flooded the Dragon King Temple, so he asked: "Manager Zhao, has anyone come to the house during this time?"
"Is there anyone here? No, Master Yun, you know that after the master left, the old lady rarely went out. Moreover, the master was not at home, and it was not convenient for the wife to open the door to welcome guests. Therefore, almost no one came to the house during this period.
Your Majesty has come here twice to chat with Madam." Manager Zhao thought for a while and shook his head.
No one came?
Yun Jing frowned and thought to himself, are those guys really having bad intentions?
Seeing Yun Jing frowning, Manager Zhao asked curiously: "Why did Master Yun say that?"
Manager Zhao was not an outsider. Yunjing expressed his worries and lowered his voice: "Manager Zhao, when I was at the door just now, I noticed a few sharp auras locked on me. I'm afraid those people have ulterior motives, so why?
As for this question, I don’t know them. Master is not at home, so it’s better to be careful.”
Hearing what Yun Jing said, Manager Zhao immediately smiled and said: "So this is what Master Yun said. You misunderstood. Just now I thought you were talking about whether there were outsiders coming to the door. I didn't realize it for a while. As for them, you
Are you talking about four people? Don't worry, they are not outsiders. They were sent by the master to protect the family half a year ago. You went on a study tour before I even had time to inform you. Don't worry about them. It's okay. Tsk, they haven't seen them either.
I passed you, so I paid attention to it, don’t think too much about it.”
"That's it." Yunjing breathed a sigh of relief. His feelings were misunderstood.
In fact, it's right to think about it. Half a year ago, Master Li Qiu's thunder and fire army was probably ready to start the Northern Expedition. The thunder and fire army is so important. As the coach, Li Qiu has real artistic conception experts around him to protect him.
How could Li Qiu's family be unprepared here? After all, whether something happened to Li Qiu himself or his family, it would be a huge event for the entire Thunder Fire Army, and the dynasty would naturally take this into consideration.
Smiling, Manager Zhao said: "Don't worry, Master Yun. They will pay attention to you if they don't know you before. When I have time, I will introduce you both to avoid any misunderstandings."
"That's fine," Yun Dingding nodded.
While talking, the two of them came to the central hall, which was not the living room, but Li Qiu's usual residence. Now that Yunjing has grown up, it is not suitable to go to the backyard anymore, and since they are a family, there is no need to go to the living room.
"I heard that Xiao Jing is here. Where is he? I haven't seen you for a while. Please let me have a look."
Before he even entered the door, Yunjing heard the sound of footsteps and the friendly voice of his mistress.
Yunjing's mistress was dressed very plainly, just like she had seen her for the first time. She did not wear gold and silver for looks and status just because Li Qiu's status was now elevated. As a person from a small family, she had always been very low-key.
Time has not left many traces on her body, and she now looks to be in her thirties. First of all, she has been well-maintained, and secondly, Yunjing has not been stingy in taking care of her spiritual energy over the years.
"Master's wife, Jing'er is here to see you," Yun Jing immediately put down the gift and saluted.
Ji Yun quickly supported Yun Jing and scolded: "You kid, why are you so polite to the teacher's wife? Look at you, you have gone out to study for a few months, you have eaten and slept in the open, and you have lost weight. Wait, the teacher's wife will cook some dishes for you to make up for it."
He had obviously grown taller and stronger, but why had he lost weight? Yunjing felt dumbfounded.
But the concern from the mistress made Yunjing's heart warm.
"Jing'er hasn't eaten the food cooked by my wife for a long time. I'm so greedy. I want to eat three bowls of rice later," Yun Jing said seriously, raising three fingers.
Ji Yun was obviously very happy and said happily: "This is what you said. You are not allowed to leave until you finish eating. Come, sit here and talk to the teacher's wife. You don't know that none of you children are around during this time."
, but it makes me bored.”
"Well, Master, please slow down. Oh, by the way, this is a gift I brought you. I don't know what you like, so I just bought some randomly during the study tour."
"You child, coming is the best gift..."
This chapter has been completed!