Chapter Eighteen: Fang Xiong Sends Books to Confess His Heart
When the two returned to the academy, they saw Fang Xiong taking a nap against a tree with a large package in his arms. Zhou Su saw that Zhang Sui had something to deal with, so he said goodbye to him and left.
Zhang Sui walked up to Fang Xiong and was about to say hello when Fang Xiong suddenly raised his head and jumped up, startling Zhang Sui. Looking at Fang Xiong who was in a defensive posture, Zhang Sui couldn't help but sigh: This guy is very vigilant.
, probably influenced by that ferocious wild boar.
When Fang Xiong saw that it was Zhang Sui, he relaxed, scratched his head and said with a smile: "I have been dreaming about that wild boar charging towards me for the past few days. I just dreamed about it again and it scared me." Zhang Suixin said: "Yes.
You kid, scare me!"
Zhang Sui asked: "Is the injury on your arm healed?"
Fang Xiong moved his left arm and said with a smile: "It'll be fine in two or three days. It's fine."
Zhang Sui was a little stunned. At that time, he saw that his left arm seemed to be seriously injured. He didn't expect it to heal in such a short time. No wonder Lao Lu said that he was very talented. With his physique, he was indeed born to practice martial arts.
Zhang Sui nodded and said, "That's good. How did the thing I asked you to do go?"
Fang Xiong handed the package in front of him to Zhang Sui and said, "It's all done. The guy at the bookstore said that there are six sets of five books bound in total. They are all here."
Zhang Sui said with satisfaction: "You can help me move to my place first."
Fang Xiong picked up the package with one hand and followed Zhang Sui with a relaxed expression. Zhang Sui talked to the concierge, and the concierge opened the door and let him go.
Arriving at Zhang Sui's residence, Zhang Sui opened the package and looked through the book. It could be seen that the book was bound very carefully. Zhang Sui flipped through it and put it aside. He said to Fang Xiong who was standing by the door.
: "Sit down by yourself. Why are you standing there stupidly? Are you a door god?"
Fang Xiong chuckled, looked at the two chairs in the room, stretched out his hand to pull one out, and sat down. It turned out that the chair was too old. As soon as Fang Xiong sat down, there was a clicking sound, and the two chair legs directly
It broke. Fortunately, Fang Xiong reacted quickly. He took a horse step and squatted steadily.
Zhang Sui looked at the broken chair legs, and then at Fang Xiong, who was squatting in a horse stance with a serious look on his face. He put his hand on his forehead speechlessly and said, "Why are you sitting down with such force? Are you hurt?"
Fang Xiong stood up with a smile, patted his butt, and said: "I don't know what's going on in the past two days, but I can't control my strength. I've broken five or six chairs at home. My mother whipped me several times.
This time, the master said that my breakthrough was due to the physical training method I practiced in the past few days. My strength increased too fast and it took some time to adapt."
Zhang Sui asked curiously: "How strong are you now?"
Fang Xiong turned around and looked around, then turned around and picked up a fist-sized paving stone outside the door. Zhang Sui recognized the stone. It was a kind of stone called granite. It was hard in texture and people in this world liked to use it.
It comes to lay the roadbed.
I saw Fang Xiong holding the stone in his right hand, and when he exerted force with his palm, Zhang Sui could clearly see the muscles on his arm bulging, and only heard a creaking sound. The stone slowly broke in his hand. As Fang Xiong increased his strength,
The stone was broken into pieces the size of soybeans.
Fang Xiong let go of his palm, and all the gravel in his hand fell to the ground. He clapped his hands and said to Zhang Sui: "I only used 30% of my strength." Zhang Sui picked up a gravel and squeezed it hard. There was no movement on the stone, but his fingers used too much force.
It was so hard that it hurt when I pinched it.
Fang Xiong laughed, took the stone from Zhang Sui's hand, and with two fingers, the stone turned into powder with a pop.
Zhang Sui was pleasantly surprised. This was a top-notch bodyguard. Give him some equipment and he could resist and fight. It was a must-have for home and travel.
From now on, when you go out to collect the power of calamity, your safety will be guaranteed to a certain extent. If you encounter a guy who can't be dealt with at worst, just let him run away on his back, save your life first!
Zhang Sui excitedly patted Fang Xiong and said: "Good guy, you are a fierce general. From now on, my safety will be left to you. Protect me well, and I will give you a great fortune in the future!"
Seeing his excited look, Fang Xiong just smiled and nodded repeatedly.
After Zhang Sui calmed down, he suddenly looked at the rubble on the floor in the room, and said with a dark expression on his face: "Pinch the rocks, just pinch the rocks. Why don't you come outside? Now it's all over the room, and it will take a long time to clean it up."
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Hearing this, Fang Xiong quickly found a broom and said repeatedly: "I'll sweep, I'll sweep, be careful next time!" He looked careful.
Zhang Sui couldn't help but sigh when he saw his appearance, and said to Fang Xiong: "You are also a strong man now, so you don't need to be so careful. If you feel uncomfortable staying around me, with the power you have now, you can
You are qualified to live the life you want.”
Hearing this, Fang Xiong looked horrified. He threw away his broom and came to Zhang Sui, saying, "What did I do wrong? Second Master? Are you trying to drive me away?"
Seeing his appearance, Zhang Sui quickly comforted him and said, "You didn't do anything wrong. I mean, you don't have to be so cautious when getting along with me. We grew up together. We are said to be masters and servants, but in fact we are almost brothers."
, and every time Sanmei and I make mistakes, you are the one who gets punished. It turns out that I was young and ignorant, but now that I think about it, I really feel sorry for you."
When Fang Xiong heard Zhang Sui's words, he was silent for a while, then looked into Zhang Sui's eyes and said: "Second Master, I haven't read any books, and I don't understand any big principles. But I know who is good to me. My father
I left early, and my mother raised me all by herself. Although I was cared for by my family members, I have been eating a lot since I was a child, as you know. I dare not eat enough every time at home because I have seen my mother looking at me.
Mi Vang looks worried. But since I followed the second master and the third lady, I have never been hungry. The third lady also knows that I can eat. She secretly brought me a lot of food. I was caught several times and the wife thought she was disobedient.
I ate it secretly, worried about her health, and even lectured the third lady several times. But the third lady never said that those things were for me to eat. I swore at that time that I would protect the second master and the third lady.
, I won’t let you be bullied at all.”
Zhang Sui suddenly understood why in Zhang Sui's memory, every time he got into trouble, Fang Xiong was the one who charged forward. Thinking about it carefully, he inevitably had conflicts with other playboys when he was fooling around, but he was not injured once.
, and Fang Xiong always looks bruised and swollen.
Another time, Zhang Sui took Zhang Xin, who was only in his teens, to sneak to the river to play, but no adults followed him, only their little follower Fang Xiong followed. Zhang Xin lost his footing and fell into the river. Zhang Sui was frightened at that time.
At a loss what to do, Fang Xiong jumped in without hesitation, lifted Zhang Xin out of the water, and walked ashore step by step from the bottom of the water. From then on, Zhang Xin became very close to Fang Xiong.
Zhang Sui thought of this, and he couldn't help but have a new understanding of Fang Xiong. He originally thought that Fang Xiong's obedience to their words was influenced by the idea of foolish loyalty, but he didn't expect this to be the reason.
It seems that Zhang Sui in this world has not done nothing, at least he has left such a rich legacy to Zhang Sui.
Zhang Sui patted Fang Xiong on the shoulder, and Fang Xiong subconsciously bent down to make it easier for him to take pictures. Zhang Sui couldn't help but laugh, and said softly to Fang Xiong: "Okay, I'm just talking. Are you willing to follow?
I still can't ask for it." He reminded him: "I may travel around in the future and encounter many dangers. I hope you won't regret it.
Fang Xiong patted his chest and said: "Since there is danger, I should stay with the second master. If there is danger, let me come. My current martial arts master said that there are at least five levels. Even if I encounter those of six levels, as long as I have
If there are guys, you can touch them."
Zhang Suidao: "Then I'll be relieved."
Fang Xiong picked up the broom and continued to sweep the gravel on the ground. Zhang Sui sorted out the books that had been delivered, thought about it, kept one set for himself, and gave the rest to Mr. Shu Qian to see what he would do with it.
Seeing that Fang Xiong had finished cleaning, Zhang Sui took out a piece of paper from the desk and handed it to him.
What was recorded on the paper were the things Zhang Sui needed to prepare for his money-making plan, mainly some tools and raw materials. Zhang Sui planned to make the finished product by himself first, and then discuss cooperation with others.
Zhang Sui said to Fang Xiong: "Nobita, you go back and help me prepare the things above. I will go home in three days. I have great use for these things, and don't tell others. After buying them, just put them in my courtyard.
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Fang Xiong looked at what was recorded on the paper, nodded and said: "Don't worry, Second Master, I will definitely prepare everything for you."
Zhang Sui took out a 100-tael silver note from his sleeve and handed it to Fang Xiong. This was the monthly amount given to him by the steward two days ago. Zhang Sui said: "If you don't have enough money, buy the first two parts first and leave the rest."
I'll think of a solution when I get back."
Fang Xiong nodded in agreement.
Zhang Sui saw that it was getting late, so he asked Fang Xiong to go back first to prevent the city gate from being closed and unable to enter.
After Fang Xiong left, Zhang Sui carried the remaining four sets of books in the package and walked to Mr. Shu Qian's residence. By this time, Mr. Shu Qian should have returned from get out of class.
When he arrived at Shu Qian's residence, he saw him opening the door and walking out, then closing the door. He seemed to be preparing to go out. Zhang Sui greeted him quickly and said, "Mr. Shu, are you going out?"
When Shu Qian saw it was Zhang Sui, he stopped and said, "We are about to visit Mr. Meng. What do you want?"
Zhang Sui pointed to the package in his hand and said, "I have asked my family to help you bind your manuscript into a volume and send it over for you to take a look at."
When Shu Qian heard this, he became interested. He turned around, opened the door, stretched out his hand to guide us, and said, "Come in and talk."
Zhang Sui walked in carrying the package, placed the package in his hand on the desk, unwrapped it, and revealed the book inside.
Zhang Sui introduced: "I asked my family's bookstore to help me reprint six sets, with five books in each set. I kept one set myself. I sent the rest to my husband to see how he arranges it."
Shu Qian motioned for Zhang Sui to sit down, reached for a book and flipped through it. While reading, he nodded and praised: "It deserves to be a century-old bookstore. The handwriting on this paper and the way of typesetting and binding are very extraordinary."
Zhang Sui said with a smile: "Sir, you are ridiculous. This is all summarized step by step by our predecessors. We, the descendants, are just accepting their kindness."
Shu Qian sighed: "Those of us who study history and textual research know best that everything is constantly developing and improving, especially these crafts. Those that are not suitable have long been eliminated. Only one generation that is stronger than the next can survive. You
I also know Zhang Tian, your eldest brother, and have exchanged ideas with him about bookstore management. He is also a enterprising person. He said that three years ago, he fought against everyone's opinion and changed the paper used in your bookstore to Bamboo paper. That is
A major change."
Zhang Sui also heard about this when chatting with others. The cost of bamboo paper is higher than that of ordinary paper, but this kind of paper is white and solid, resistant to moisture and heat, and cannot be eaten by insects. The biggest difference from ordinary paper is that
It emits a light fragrance, the effect is similar to that of bitter bamboo flower, it can refresh the mind.
Once launched, it became popular in the southwest, bringing the Zhang family's bookstore to a higher level and consolidating Zhang Tian's position as the patriarch.
Shu Qian left two sets of books and pushed the remaining sets back to Zhang Sui, saying: "I will leave two sets, one for my own use and one to send to Mr. Meng for correction. You can take care of the rest."
Just put it in the library and leave it to the steward."
Zhang Sui nodded in agreement. Seeing Shu Qian standing up and picking up a set of books to go out, he also picked up the package and said goodbye.
After leaving, Zhang Sui went straight to the library. As soon as he entered the attic, he saw the steward Qi Dai holding a book in one hand and a small teapot in the other. He was reading and drinking tea from time to time. He was very comfortable.
Zhang Sui stepped forward and greeted with a smile: "Senior Brother Qi is very laid-back."
Seeing that it was Zhang Sui, Qi Dai put down the teapot and asked, "Didn't you follow Zhou Su to the place where agricultural science is practiced? Are you back so soon?"
Zhang Sui smiled and said, "I just took a look at the mutated jujube tree. I didn't stay any longer, so I went back first."
Qi Dai saw him carrying a package and asked, "Are you here to borrow books?"
Zhang Sui shook his head and said, "I'm not going to borrow books today, but I'm here to deliver them."
Opening the package on the table, revealing the book inside, he said: "I asked my family's bookstore to help collect Mr. Shu Qian's manuscripts into volumes and made several sets. These are what Mr. Shu Qian asked me to send to my senior brother."
Qi Dai picked up a book, flipped through it, and sighed: "Mr. Shu Qian's knowledge is nothing to say, but there are too many private items. If it is spread out, it will cause trouble. It might as well be placed in the library for interested students."
You can take a look.”
Zhang Sui said yes. He sat down and chatted with Qi Dai for a while. Qi Dai was indeed a librarian and knew all the books in the library. Zhang Sui, as a colleague, also had a wide range of knowledge. The two chatted for a while.
It's very speculative, and it feels like it's too late to meet again.
Seeing that it was getting late, Zhang Sui stood up to say goodbye. Qi Dai suddenly remembered something, stopped Zhang Sui and said, "Wait a minute." He turned around and entered the bookstore. After a while, he came out with a thick book in his hand.
Thick album.
Qi Dai handed the picture album to Zhang Sui and said: "This is a picture album on carpentry. It is filled with pictures of myths and ghost stories carved on objects. I see that you are very interested in strange things.
You might as well take it back and have a look."
Zhang Sui said happily: "Thank you, Senior Brother Qi. These are exactly what I am interested in. If there are such books in the future, Senior Brother Qi must keep them for me."
Qi Dai nodded in agreement, and before leaving, he said, "Just take a look, don't get addicted to it."
Zhang Sui nodded in agreement, took the thick picture album, and left.