Yunzhong Pavilion is built on the mountain. It is said that on rainy days, the fog is shrouded like a fairyland. Standing at the bottom of the steps, Xia Jian felt that this kind of place should not be accessible to ordinary people, at least people with his current status.

It looks extraordinary from the outside, but it's even more extraordinary when you walk inside. Xia Jian is like Grandma Liu entering the Grand View Circle. He is busy looking left and right, looking at rockeries, flowing water, small bridges and green bamboos.

What's even more strange is that there is a big tree growing in the main hall. The tree trunk is in the center of the house. The branches may have penetrated the roof and grown outside.

"Don't look at it, it's a lie." The old man patted Xia Jian's arm gently, and greeted Xia Jian to walk straight inside. It seemed that he was familiar with the road here.

"Kunlun Hall, open the door for Mr. Xiao quickly." A woman came up quickly and directed the waiter.

This woman looks like she is in her early thirties, with a perfectly tall figure. Coupled with this professional suit, she looks indescribably good.

The old man still had a straight face and said coldly: "How many times have I told you, Manager Du, that you don't need to personally greet me when I come here, a waiter is enough." Xia Jian couldn't help but shook his head, why is this old man so weird?

The manager received him personally, which was not a honor that ordinary people could have, and he was not happy about it.

The woman who was called Manager Du was not angry at all. Instead, she said with a smile: "Mr. Xiao can come here a few times a year. Besides, you seem to have guests today. I'm afraid that others will be slow to treat you." Manager Du said as he spoke

Invited the old man and Xia Jian to the Kunlun Hall.

The Kunlun Hall scene is as its name suggests, with a snow-capped background wall, the shape of a towering mountain, a small dining table, and only a red chair next to it. Xia Jian was very surprised. Such a large room was decorated like this.

Is it to see the scenery or to eat?

Manager Du moved very quickly. He moved a chair out of nowhere, placed it next to the dining table, and then asked the old man with a smile: "Mr. Xiao, there are guests today, do you want to change this?"

"Haha, that's right. Let this young man order it. You can order whatever you like, but I want a bottle of wine today. You can't spoil my fun." The old man said with a smile on his face, uncharacteristically.

Xia Jian glanced at him secretly, thinking that the old man was still quite amiable when he smiled? He must have gotten over the pain just now. The little black dog closed his eyes tightly in the old man's arms, maybe he fell asleep.

Manager Du politely placed the recipe in front of Xia Jian's eyes, and then made a gesture of invitation. This was the first time for Xia Jian to eat in such a place. He said quickly: "No, just order whatever you want."

, noodles and everything are fine.”

Xia Jian's flustered behavior amused the old man. He said with a smile: "Just let him do whatever he wants, and Manager Du will do whatever he wants. Don't overdo it and be quick. Close the door after the food is served. I'm afraid of making a noise."

Manager Du took a step back, turned and left. The old man stood up, put the puppy at his feet, bowed deeply to Xia Jian and said, "Thank you for saving me today and letting me have more time in this world."

How many days to live is not because I am old and stupid, but because that big black dog is not only a dog, but also my comrade-in-arms, so I was so impulsive today that I almost got you involved. If that were the case, I, Old Xiao, would never die in peace."

Unexpectedly, the old man would do something like this. Xia Jian was at a loss for a while and said quickly: "Don't be like this, old man. This happened to me. If it were others, they would do the same thing. It's okay. Please ask me."

Even if you thank me for eating, you must never mention it again in the future."

"Hahaha! The young man didn't expect that you are not only brave, but also cheerful. If you were in ancient times, you would definitely be worthy of the word hero. Today I heard someone say that you are the great hero of our Fuchuan City. I think this title sounds good, but

..." When the old man said this, he stopped talking.

Xia Jian is not an idiot. Although he is not sure what the old man meant, he understands that not everyone can call him a hero, so he immediately said: "I am just an ordinary person, and the word hero means a lot to me."

"It's too heavy and I can't bear it."

While he was talking, all the dishes had been served. They were not very rich, but they were quite good for two people. Seeing these dishes, Xia Jian had never eaten them before, and considering the pain his stomach had been suffering these days, he couldn't wait.

, regardless of his face, he had to eat first before talking, so he ate a big meal without waiting for the old man to say hello. Manager Du who was standing aside shook his head.

The old man had a peaceful look on his face and pushed the plate towards Xia Jian while eating, as if he was afraid that Xia Jian wouldn't be full.

There was a gust of wind, and when several plates were empty, Xia Jian felt that his stomach, which had not been full these days, became full. The old man nodded to Manager Du, and the woman took out a dish like a magic trick.

The bottle of Jian Nanchun was only half a catty. Xia Jian glanced at it with his peripheral vision and thought to himself, this amount of wine is not enough for me to drink.

"Why is it half a catty? Are you out of wine?" The old man seemed unhappy.

Manager Du hurriedly said: "Mr. Xiao, Mr. Xiao has ordered that when you drink alone, you must not drink more than two ounces. If you are two people together, you must not drink more than half a catty."

"Go, go, it's Mr. Xiao again, don't mention her in front of me again." The old man was really angry. His angry look was really scary. Xia Jian couldn't help but stop using his chopsticks and looked at the old man stupidly. He didn't

Do you know who this Mr. Xiao is and why he makes the old man so angry?

Manager Du hurriedly exited and closed the door when he went out. The atmosphere in the room was a bit dull. After a while, the old man asked Xia Jian: "What do you do? Where are you from? I feel like you are not from here."

people?"

The old man's three big questions made Xia Jian not know where to start. He simply told the truth: "I am not a local and I don't have a job."

After hearing this, the old man showed no expression at all, as if he had already known Xia Jian's answer. In fact, anyone with a discerning eye would know it at a glance. He came down from the bridge opening in broad daylight, and the clothes he wore had something to sleep on at night.

The soil on his clothes and the corners of his trousers were now turned into mud due to being wetted by the river water. After Xia Jian discovered this problem, he understood why some waitresses were covering their mouths and laughing when he came in just now.

"Let's do this! You come and live with me, and don't ask why, but one thing you have to understand is that I am definitely not doing this out of gratitude. Just like you said, if you eat my meal, this matter will end today.

"The old man said it categorically, feeling that there was no room for negotiation.

Originally, this was a very good thing, and for Xia Jian, it was like giving timely help, but Xia Jian also has his own principles of life. First, he has not yet figured out the identity of the old man. Instead, he is getting more and more confused. He even feels that this

The old man is a bit enigmatic, and he is by no means a simple person. Everyone who knows him calls him Mr. Xiao, and his dog is his comrade. He dares to be casually arrogant while eating in such a high-end place.

Xia Jian's brain is usually very clever, but now he feels that it is not enough.

Although Xia Jian said he didn't say anything, the old man saw all his actions. What should we do? Don't agree! If such a good opportunity is lost, it will never come back. Just agree! What on earth is this old man doing?

Yes, it was impossible for him to follow him until he figured it out. He would never forget the hole Wang Wujin dug for him in his life.

The old man stood up and said with a smile: "Hey! I really thought you were some kind of hero, but in fact you are quite timid. What can I, an old man, do to you? If you don't mind, I'll tell you a thing or two, or else I'll pay you back.

It really scared you"

Isn't this what Xia Jian wants? He swallowed the words several times just now. He has seen the old man's temper, and he doesn't want him to scold him.

"My name is Xiao Qiang, and I am a soldier. Because I had a job when I retired, the younger generation who know me respect me as Mr. Xiao. There is also a big black guy who has been following me when I was in the army, and he is also with me.

We retired together. A month ago, Dahei gave birth to four puppies, but only this one survived. Unexpectedly, Xiaohei was not even a month old yet, but he left first to save me. "The old man said this, and then

He choked up. It seemed that his feelings for this big black animal were far from ordinary.

It turned out to be such a legend. Xia Jian was still a little worried and asked: "Grandpa Xiao, are there other people in your family besides dogs?" What kind of bastard words do you put people and dogs together? After saying it, Xia Jian

If he stuck out his tongue in fear, he would be waiting to be scolded.

"Haha! Correction, I raise a dog. Also, you are not allowed to call me grandpa from now on. Just call me Lao Xiao. You are right. There are no people living in my house except dogs. People who live with me

, you have to be very diligent, and you have to be able to completely obey my leadership, can you do it?" Lao Xiao asked loudly.

Xia Jian hurriedly stood up and said loudly: "I can!" What's the big deal? You can just treat me as your military training. I can have a place to live. It doesn't matter. Xia Jian secretly made a calculation in his heart.

"But, I can ask you to leave at any time, it depends on whether you are qualified," Lao Xiao added.
Chapter completed!