Zhang Fan's car finally stopped at a restaurant called "Sichuan Xiangju".
It was past midnight, and the Sichuan Xiang Tower was still brightly lit.
Looking at the door, Zhang Fan said calmly to me:
"Go to Box 666 upstairs, I'll wait for you in the car!"
I opened the door and got out of the car, looked up at the plaque, took a deep breath, and quickly entered the restaurant.
That's the way it is with people, the closer you get to certain answers, the more nervous you become.
Just like now, when the answer I have been waiting for so long is about to be revealed, I start to feel nervous.
The entire corridor upstairs was brightly lit, but empty.
When I walked to the door of the box, there was no movement in the box.
I held my breath and knocked lightly on the door a few times, but there was no response from inside.
With a slight push, the box door opened.
This is an antique private room, with eight Sichuan and Hunan dishes on the mahogany round table.
There are only two sets of tableware, and a bottle of aged bamboo leaf green in a blue and white porcelain vase is placed next to it.
Seeing this dish and wine, I had mixed feelings.
This dish is what I like to eat, and this wine is what Mr. Liu likes to drink.
And this scene is also very familiar to me.
When I left Liu Ye, it was the same food and the same wine.
The difference is that that time it was in Guandong, but now it is in southern Guangdong.
I walked to the dining table and opened the wine. A smell mixed with the aroma of medicine and wine spread in the room.
I put the wine glass aside and used a bowl to serve the wine.
This is Mr. Liu's habit. He likes to drink from a bowl.
After pouring the wine, I sat on the chair opposite. I straightened my body and waited quietly.
I don't know how much time passed, but there was a slight knock on the door behind me.
I stood up immediately, but didn't look back.
"Why don't you move the chopsticks?"
A familiar and friendly voice came from behind.
I still didn't look back, but opened my mouth and answered:
"The great honor respects relatives. Parents, mentors and teachers are all relatives. If the mentor is not present at the table, how can the disciples dare to hold chopsticks?"
There was a sigh from behind.
"When I was seven years old, I only told you once, and you still remember it!"
When I was seven years old, this sentence made my nose sore and my tears flowed down unconsciously.
But I didn't wipe it off. I still looked ahead and replied:
“Master Liu’s teachings, remember every sentence of the sixth day in your heart, and don’t dare to forget even a single sentence!”
Mr. Liu behind him was silent, and he slowly walked to my side.
And I turned my head, and our eyes met.
At this moment, we both laughed at the same time.
But there were tears in each other's eyes.
We haven't seen him for nearly two years, and Mr. Liu seems to be getting older.
It's just that the perseverance and depth in his eyes are the same as before.
Looking at the injury on my head, Mr. Liu sighed and asked:
"Does it hurt?"
"It hurts! But now that I can see Mr. Liu, it doesn't hurt anymore!"
"Why!"
Master Liu shook his head and asked again:
"Why did you lose?"
I am silent.
"Although you haven't learned anything about fish, shrimp and crab, Sic Bo in this world will never change without departing from its origins. With your foundation, I can still believe it if you lose to the leader of the Ting Sic Party. But if you lose to a small acting teacher, I
How can you believe that?"
As he spoke, Mr. Liu looked at the scar on my forehead and continued:
"You used yourself as bait, and you did not hesitate to destroy the reputation you have accumulated over the past year, and even had your hand cut off. Just to see me?"
I still didn't speak.
Master Liu's expression suddenly changed and he shouted angrily at me:
"Do you think you are so smart that you dare to use yourself as a chess piece? Let me ask you, how did I teach you in the past?"
"Hide your incompetence and leave it blank in dangerous places!"
I answered respectfully.
"Thank you for remembering. If the girl from the Zhang family hadn't arrived in time today, would you have really given these hands away for nothing?"
I lowered my head and remained silent.
This is indeed my game. Because Qin Sihai said that some people use me as a pawn. Others have also said that some people are helping me secretly. I myself have also felt that I always live in an invisible big picture.
Under the net.
So, I took this risky gamble.
As for the phone call that Mr. Hong and I couldn't get through, we had all prepared for it in advance.
If no one can help me at the last minute, Mr. Hong's call will be answered.
Seeing that I was silent, Mr. Liu patted my shoulder and said:
"Sit down! We haven't seen each other for two years. I know you have many questions. Let's talk slowly!"
With that said, Mr. Liu picked up the wine bottle and poured me the wine himself.
Holding the bowls, the two of us touched them gently and each took a big sip.
"Whatever you want to ask, just ask!"
Putting down the wine bowl, Mr. Liu said directly.
"Sixth Master, do you know my father Mero?"
Mr. Liu nodded.
"When did you meet him? What is your relationship with him? Who did he lose to?"
My questions came one after another like a barrage of questions.
Mr. Liu took out a cigarette, lit it, and took a puff.
He looked out the window, frowning, lost in memories.
"About twenty-five years ago, I met Merlot in a poker game. At that time, Merlot was high-spirited and invincible. Thousands of good players had been defeated by him. And his character was also quite good.
Because of his boldness, he never takes money and interests as one thing. The two of us hit it off immediately. From then on, the two of us often drank and chatted and exchanged various skills. In the meantime, a friend also joined in. After a drunken
, I proposed that the three of us make a blood alliance and become sworn brothers. I will do the big thing, and your father will do the third..."