"Give me my hat back!"

"Hiss~~"

Following Li Zhen's words, some of the guests at the tables below the stage took a deep breath and shuddered unconsciously.

Don't talk about them... Even the shopkeeper Qu who was listening at the counter and the waiter standing next to the counter were so frightened that they broke out in a cold sweat.

I saw Li Zhen frowning, his face full of fear:

"Ma San'er is so sweaty, he's sweating from the top of his forehead to his heels! Who is it? Want a hat? When did I get someone else's hat... Hey! During the day, didn't I get it from the top of a hanging man's head?

A hat? Could it be... him! No, sir, are you dead? I've never heard of anyone sleeping with their neck hanging! What the hell are you?"

"Gudu~"

The people in the room swallowed unconsciously as Li Zhen described it.

At this moment, "Bang! Bang! Bang!", Li Zhen picked up the two bamboo sticks wrapped with cloth strips and knocked on the table three times.

It hit everyone's hearts one after another:

"Give me my hat!!"

A chill descended on them from head to toe.

"Ma San'er didn't care anymore, grabbed the hat at hand, opened the door a crack, and threw it out along the crack: Hey! Here you go!"

"Snapped!"

Just when everyone was following Li Zhen's description and seemed to see a scene in front of them of a man blocking the door and throwing his hat, they suddenly heard Xing Mu snap.

Waking up from that fear, several pairs of eyes looked directly at Li Zhen.

I saw him put down the wake-up wood and support the table with both hands:

"I know what will happen next, just listen~ I will explain it next time!"

"..."

"..."

"..."

Straight mother-in-law! Another mother-in-law!

Looking at the poor Taoist priests who stood up and cupped their fists, these people felt as if they were scratching their heads.

The itching is gone.

Niubi, why are you doing this again?

Wasn't that okay just now?

This coming again?

"What are you waiting for! You... finish talking!"

Suddenly someone spoke.

And it seemed like a chain reaction started:

"Yeah! What's that outside? A ghost? A monster?"

"Is that a hanged man?"

"We won't wait until next time! Now! You finish!"

"Shopkeeper Qu, what do you mean? We are here to drink..."

Everyone in the room was making noises.

Don't talk about them, even shopkeeper Qu wants Li Zhen to finish.

But Li Zhen didn't, instead he cupped his fists and handed over his hands:

"Dear gentlemen, young and old, that's all I'll tell you about this story today. I know you haven't heard enough, but, everyone, in this cold weather, even a Taoist priest and I have to eat and drink, right? But what's wrong with this bag?

He was shy, so thanks to shopkeeper Qu, he was able to find a place for me.

But this is the first time for me to come here today, and I have no choice but to look at strangers when I first come to Guibao. I can only look at you guys. Bosses, take a look in your pockets, and you will find three melons, two dates, and a few big ones.

Zi'er, it's not a big mule or a big horse. Do you have me? Grab it, put it on the ground, and pick up the bowl of porridge. I'm thinking of your kindness.

The book will be available tomorrow. Dear gentlemen, I would like to thank you for your hard work..."

After reading Chu Menzi's frank words (the method used by Quyi Store to ask for money), he turned around and winked at the waiter.

The waiter was stunned for a moment, then realized what he was doing, and quickly picked up a tea bowl and walked from table to table.

Don't tell me yet...

People in this era are really quite simple.

People who had no intention of paying at the beginning also felt that they had taken advantage.

Along the way, there was a tinkling sound, and there were a few more big ones in the bowl.

Although it's not rich, I won't be hungry tomorrow.

"Oh, poor Taoist, I'd like to thank all of you. I'll read the Sutra of Increasing Wealth and Longevity to you tonight when I return to the temple. Thank you very much!"

"Are you really coming tomorrow?"

At this time someone asked.

Li Zhen glanced at Shopkeeper Qu and nodded:

"Don't worry! We'll be there tomorrow!"

"Then... you have to be on time! We are all waiting for you to tell us!"

"People outside the country dare not lie, so don't worry!"

As he said that, he grabbed the few copper coins in the bowl, cupped his fists and handed them over, and then walked towards the kitchen.

Several tables of reluctant guests were left behind.

Shopkeeper Qu also chased after him.

…

"Shopkeeper Qu, here you go."

Li Zhen waited for him on purpose. After all, according to the rules, the reward was divided into 55 cents.

There were a total of six copper coins in the bowl, and he handed out three coins in a dignified manner.

But the fat shopkeeper Qu didn't confiscate it. Instead, he touched his sleeve, ding-dong-dong, took out about ten pieces, and put them in Li Zhen's hand.

"Today is Taoist Priest Shouchu's first day here. The rules are strict, but our friendship is alive. I'd like to congratulate Taoist Priest on this money. It's getting cold, so Taoist Priest can wear some more clothes. The formal distribution will begin tomorrow."

Forget it, how about it?"

After all, he is a businessman. After seeing the results today, Shopkeeper Qu has understood everything.

With these dozen big coins in his hand, Li Zhen's mental arithmetic fell to the ground.

While others are open-minded, he is also unambiguous:

"must!"

"Haha~"

The ancients kept their promises. After hearing Li Zhen's answer, shopkeeper Qu became even happier and took him to the kitchen.

He even promised me a meal.

It's just that...compared to the bowl of soup cake just now, this time...Li Zhen can see the meat flowers.

…

"Blessings and Infinite Heavenly Lord! Shopkeeper Qu, I'm sorry to say goodbye."

"Master Shouchu, please."

"Um!"

After parting ways with Shopkeeper Qu at the back door, Li Zhen clutched the dozen copper coins and felt unprecedentedly happy.

After traveling through time until now... I am finally able to be self-reliant!

As long as I keep saying this...

At least we can get through this winter.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help humming a ditty:

"I don't want this ingot of silver, I'll give it to you, my mother! I'll use it to make a living, buy white cloth, make shirts, paper, and banners, so that the name of a filial son will be passed down in the world..."

…”

Humming, I walked out of the alley, intending to buy some thick noodles in the market, but from a distance I saw an old man with a hunchback standing in the cold wind...

Mrs. Zheng...

Li Zhen was stunned... He guessed that this old Mrs. Zheng must have been waiting in the West Market all morning, but she didn't meet any customer who was willing to let her use a mallet to knock on her clothes.

"..."

After a moment of silence, he sighed:

"well."

Walked to Mrs. Zheng:

"Blessings and blessings are immeasurable, Lord Zheng, layman."

"Ah? I've met the Taoist priest... eh? The Taoist priest... this..."

Seeing Li Zhen squeeze his hand involuntarily and throw something into his hand...

She twisted her hand and knew it was a copper coin.

I was shocked and instinctively wanted to return it to Li Zhen.

But Li Zhen waved his hand:

"Grandma Zheng, it's cold today, please go back early."

With that said, he took a few steps forward, and the frail old man could no longer catch up.

"Taoist Priest..."

Hearing the voice behind him, Li Zhen didn't even look back, he just raised his hand and waved.
Chapter completed!