Chapter 132: Nostalgia in Jiale City
The great men did not stop because they knew the power of cultivators, so they ran away in a vast way, without even the courage to leave a harsh word.
In a flash, the great men disappeared without a trace. Shang Buqi turned around and looked at the shopkeeper Liu and grinned. His smile was not just a simple smile, but a real smile from the heart, because he got all the shops of shopkeeper Liu, how could he not be happy?
Seeing that he was saved, Manager Liu felt like he was dreaming. He didn't wake up from it until a servant next to him called him in a low voice.
"I am Liu Ming, thank you for helping you. I am very grateful. I dare to ask you for your kindness." Manager Liu gave a big gift and said respectfully to Shang Buqi.
Shang Buqi waved his hand and thought to himself, "As long as you don't have to blame the debt."
Then he said lightly, "Shang."
At this time, two women in the car walked off the carriage. One of them was tall, fair-skinned and beautiful. They were the woman who had just looked out of the car just now, while the other was petite, with two big eyes dripping like water.
When the shopkeeper saw it, he hurriedly said, Yuezhen came to thank his benefactor quickly. It turned out that the tall woman was Liu's daughter, and the one with a slightly shorter figure was her personal maid.
"Little woman Liu Yuezhen, thank you for your kindness." The maid followed the lady and fell in front of Shangbuqi.
Shang Buqi quickly used a magic power to lift the two of them and said, "The two girls don't have to be too polite."
Manager Liu said respectfully, "Mr., where are you going? If you have time, why not stay in a humble house for a few days and give me the opportunity to thank my husband for saving his life."
Shang Buqi cursed in his heart, "This old fox, after getting his life, he just said nothing about his promise."
"I'm going to Jiale City." Shang Buqi said lightly.
"Oh? That's great. I happened to stay at my house for a few days."
Shang Buqi thought for a moment. Jiale City was the first city he passed by when he returned to Changsheng Prefecture. Although it was not Linhai City, it was at least a city from Dongzhou. He could not wait to see buildings, clothes, and food again with Dongzhou style.
Shang Buqi did not say much but nodded.
Manager Liu originally asked a servant to give up a horse to take for Shang Buqi, but Shang Buqi refused and just walked behind the carriage on foot.
After a moment, everyone came outside Jiale City. Shang Buqi looked at the Dongzhou-style city and couldn't help but feel a little excited, "I'm finally back."
Shang Buqi followed Liu Jiangui and others on the bustling street. Shang Buqi looked left and right, feeling endlessly happy. Although Jiale City is not as prosperous as Linhai City, it also has the characteristics of Dongzhou City, that is, the business is extremely developed, with various shops on both sides.
After walking for a while, everyone saw a three-story intersection. At the intersection, a three-story building appeared in front of Shangbuqi. The plaque on the high building contained several powerful characters, Jiale Inn.
Manager Liu's carriage came to the inn and stopped, and two friends rushed out, "Master, you are back, it's going well all the way."
As he said that, the two guys were busy picking up the luggage boxes behind the carriage into the inn.
An old man in the inn who was older than Manager Liu also came out and said to Manager Liu, "Master, you are back."
When Manager Liu saw the visitor, he hurriedly said, "Old Xu, please tell the servants to clean up the West Courtyard and clean it up."
It turned out that Old Xu was the manager of Manager Liu, who helped him manage all the shops and businesses, and usually stayed in this inn.
The old Xu said after hearing this, "Master, the West Courtyard is full of rooms and guests are also full of guests."
Manager Liu glared at Lao Xu and said, "I don't care what method you use, it's compensation or expelling. The West Courtyard will be freed up immediately." After that, he ignored Lao Xu.
Instead, he turned around and looked at Shang Buqi, who was still watching around, and said respectfully, "My dear, follow me to the living room of the East Courtyard to rest first. After the servants have packed up the west courtyard, you can stay."
Shang Buqi did not refuse, so he followed Manager Liu into the Jiale Inn.
It turns out that this inn has three-story buildings on the east, west, south, and back are these three-story buildings. The first floor is food, the second and third floors are guest rooms, and the west courtyard is upper rooms.
The East Courtyard is where Manager Liu and his daughter live, while the South Courtyard is where the servants live and store their belongings.
Manager Liu took out the good tea he had collected for many years to entertain Shang Buqi, but Shang Buqi had no new ideas in his mouth because he drank several times better in Wanjiang Tower. He also knew that Manager Liu could only be regarded as a businessman with a relatively large business, not comparable to those big forces.
When Manager Liu saw that Shang Buqi had no words to drink tea, he thought to talk, but Shang Buqi always ignored him, so he had to accompany him to drink tea, and the atmosphere seemed a little awkward.
"Master, the food is ready." A servant reported.
"My benefactor, please!"
Shang Buqi came to the back hall, and a huge round table was filled with dishes, and next to the table were two women, one was Liu Yuezhen and the other was the maid.
When the two saw Shang Buqi, they saluted one after another, while Liu Yuezhen looked at Shang Buqi and her face turned red.
Liu Ming hurriedly called everyone to sit down and asked Liu Yuezhen to pour wine for Shang Buqi, thanking Shang Buqi for his life-saving kindness.
Although the tea was not satisfactory, this was the first time Shangbuqi had eaten this delicacy. Of course, it refers to the local specialty dishes. Although this dish seemed to be a unique cooking method in Dongzhou, its ingredients and seasoning were very different from that of Linhai City, which also made Shangbuqi interested. When Liu Ming saw Shangbuqi eating with relish, he was overjoyed and was busy introducing the origin, production methods, and ingredients to Shangbuqi.
Shangbuqi was eating while Liu Ming introduced that he was also accompanied by beautiful women, Shangbuqi still enjoyed it very much.
The fine wine he drank was also treasured by Liu Ming for many years. Shangbuqi had to say that although this shopkeeper Liu was just a businessman, the treasured wine was good. I don’t know where this shopkeeper Liu got the good wine.
After the Shangbuqi wine, three tours of dishes and five flavors, a servant came up to report to Liu Ming that all the guests in the West Courtyard had been invited away and the room had been cleaned.
Liu Ming personally brought Shangbuqi to the West Courtyard, and Shangbuqi entered the room. It was indeed exquisite and elegant decoration, and it was worthy of being a home. Shangbuqi also admired Liu Ming's business mind at this time.
Shang Buqi did not use magic power to drive away the power of alcohol, but recalled the feeling of being slightly drunk. He and Liu Ming expressed their drunkenness, and then fell directly on the warm bed and fell asleep.
Liu Ming was also a well-informed person. He knew that these strange monks had different personalities and didn't care. He stepped out and ordered a few servants to wait for the instructions of Shangzhu at any time.
Just as Liu Ming had just left the West Courtyard, Old Xu stepped forward and said to Liu Ming,
"Master, Wang Baoshan's people are here again." Old Xu said with an ugly expression.
"What, it's just too much to deceive people, go and take a look."
Liu Ming and Lao Xu came to the lobby of the inn. The originally lively lobby was not a single guest at this time, only a dozen servants with big hands. One of the people who looked like leaders saw Liu Ming coming out, touched the two beards on his mouth and smiled, "Shopkeeper Liu, you are back, congratulations!"
How could Liu Ming not hear the meaning of this person? He said in an atmosphere, "Are you not afraid of retribution when you do this?"
"Retribution? Humph, you are lucky this time. Our master said that if you have the help of a monk, we are not unable to invite you. We will give you seven days. If the reply makes our master dissatisfied, let alone that monk, your whole family's lives will probably be difficult to save. Let's go!" After saying that, the man took the thugs away.
Old Xu said to Liu Ming, "Master, if you don't have it, please report to the city lord. Please be fair."
Liu Ming said with a bitter face, "Hey, Lao Xu, you don't know that the city lord and Wang Baoshan have a close relationship. It is said that the two of them secretly became sworn brothers, otherwise how could Wang Baoshan dare to be so blatant?"
"Master, then we have compromised like this? This is the foundation that the old man has built in his life." The old man mentioned by Old Xu is Liu Ming's father, but Old Xu is the housekeeper who helped manage the business when Liu Ming's father was alive.
Liu Ming's eyes showed a ray of perseverance and said, "There is still a way."
Shang Buqi slept for half an hour. He yawned and stretched his waist. It took a long time since he relaxed so much.
As soon as he pushed open the door, a maid on both sides said, "Young Master is awake."
Then several maids came to Shangbuqi with washbasins and towels to ask him to wash. Shangbuqi was also stunned, and then did not refuse. After washing, he left the western courtyard.
After passing the first floor lobby, Old Xu hurried forward and said, "Young Master Shang, you are awake."
Shang Buqi was stunned and knew that Liu Ming had told the old Xu about him. He didn't mind, so he said with a smile, "It's Mr. Xu, I'm about to go out for a walk."
Shang Buqi did not lie. He hadn't come back for a long time. He was in a good state at this time and must go out and wander around to relieve his homesickness.
But Old Xu stopped Shang Buqi and said to the two men and women beside him, "You four, hurry up and accompany Mr. Shang to play." He said that, and took a small bag of silver and handed it to the four of them, meaning that if Shang Buqi likes something, he will buy it.
As soon as these words were said, Shang Buqi was stunned, "Old Xu, there's no need."
"Mr. Shang, this is what the master ordered. You must entertain the master, otherwise I can't handle the job." Old Xu looked pitiful.
Just when Shangbuqi was in a dilemma, a graceful figure walked out from behind, "Grandpa Xu, since my benefactor doesn't want to be with him, let me accompany my benefactor to visit Jiale City."
Old Xu's eyes rolled, and he looked embarrassed, "Okay, but the master asked, the lady, please explain it to me."
Chapter completed!