236, Poisoning Wu Pin's Zhen Cake (please complete the order)
"Bao'er, if you praise your brother so much, your brother will be ashamed..."
Bai Gui couldn't help but shake his head and smiled proudly.
At this moment, he suddenly felt that the thing he had done when the road was blocked by heavy snow was worth doing. People pursue fame and fortune throughout their lives. He was no exception. He liked the word fame and fortune, and everyone in the world came for profit. All the hustle and bustle in the world is for profit.
Now, when I finish something, I can get affirmation and recognition from others, and I feel comfortable.
If your fame is not outstanding, how can you become a ghost if you die?!
If the reputation of doing good deeds is not spread, although there will be unknown people who continue to bear the burden, it is inevitable that there will be fewer and fewer such people, until they become cold-blooded.
In the world of great harmony mentioned by Confucius, Zigong redeems people and Zilu accepts cattle.
The two women talked until late at night.
Bai Gui listened for a while but was not interested in listening anymore. It would be unethical to eavesdrop on other people's secrets.
It's just that he was previously worried that the two of them wouldn't get along, leaving hidden dangers, so he secretly listened in the corner for a while. Now that he saw that the relationship between the two was going well, it made no sense to listen anymore.
"Let's go, I'll take you to a girls' school."
Early the next morning, Bai Gui was waiting at the door. When he saw Liu Baoer coming out, he said:
The world is still a bit unstable. It's not safe for a woman to go out alone. It's better to be closer, but the Yage Girls' School is undoubtedly far away from Academy Street, so he has to go to see her off in person.
In addition, as a side trip, he and Manager Zhang made an agreement to meet at Chang'an Restaurant three days later.
Chang'an Restaurant is just along the road.
"Well, thank you, brother."
Liu Baoer smiled.
Not long after, Bai Gui sent Liu Baoer to Yage Girls' School.
Both of them felt that the relationship between brother and sister had improved a lot, and it no longer felt like a stranger and alienated person before. Usually, only inconspicuous things can enhance the relationship.
Bai Gui also had this intention in doing this.
…
Changan Restaurant.
Second floor, private room No. 3.
"Thank you very much, Mr. Bai, for your favor and willingness to come to the banquet."
Manager Zhang was very happy to see Bai Gui. Although he is a well-known person and well-known in Chang'an City, compared with Bai Gui, he is much inferior. People like Bai Gui can attend the banquet on time. It saved him a lot of face.
Generally speaking, people with bigger names are less punctual.
"Manager Zhang is very polite."
"I also received more care from Manager Zhang along the way. If it hadn't been for Manager Zhang's care, I wouldn't have been able to return to Qin Province so easily."
Bai Gui replied.
There were also many caravan leaders in the box, as well as Manager Zhang’s boss and others.
Toast him one by one.
These people didn't want anything from him, and they just wanted to make friends by hosting a banquet for him. After all, it was the first time they met and they were not familiar with each other. Talking about some things would inevitably hurt their face. Only when they got acquainted could they say something...
Good karma is just leaving a good karma.
The wine has passed three rounds, and the food has passed the five flavors.
"Master Zhang, don't you know that our former Xuezheng, the daughter of Chen Xuezheng's family, is still studying in Qin Province? You know, Wu Huaixian got engaged to her, and I brought some of his letters when I came back, and I wanted to personally Meet and teach Miss Chen..."
After Bai Gui and the head of the Zhang family talked a lot, he pretended to have mentioned this incident unintentionally.
The head of the Zhang family runs some fur goods business and has cooperation with the Wu family.
The head of the Zhang family was an outsider in Wu Huaixian's marriage, so Bai Gui asked the head of the Zhang family for advice and there would be no further trouble.
"Miss Chen..., Miss Chen was in Chang'an recently..."
"After all, according to the schedule, Master Wu will also come back from studying abroad, and Chen Xuezheng's family is from Sichuan Province. She is afraid of delaying her marriage, so Miss Chen still stays in Chang'an and goes to the Wu Mansion from time to time..."
The head of the Zhang family didn't take it seriously and said with a smile.
Wu Mansion is the backbone of Qin Province's business, and some commercial matters cannot bypass Wu Mansion, so businessmen like them will secretly inquire about Wu Mansion's activities.
This is done in private!
For most people, the head of the Zhang family would rather wave his hands and say he doesn't know, for fear of trouble.
However, he had the idea in his heart to please Bai Gui's network, so he told the truth.
In addition, the news about Miss Chen's coming and going to the Wu Mansion is not considered a hidden matter. It can be said as soon as it is said, and it can be a small favor.
A good deal!
When Bai Gui heard this, his worries disappeared.
Since Ms. Chen is under Zhou Ying's nose, her character should not change much.
The errand he has undertaken can be successfully completed.
After finishing the feast.
"Don't worry, Mr. Bai. I have made arrangements for Mr. Bai. When Mr. Bai returns to his hometown, I will send someone to give you a ride."
The head of the Zhang family assured, patting his chest.
Bai Xiuzhu bought several carts of gifts, but they belonged to Bai Xiuzhu. This matter must be cleared up. Bai Gui has many relatives and friends in Zishui County, so he couldn't go back empty-handed. He had to buy some gifts in the provincial capital first. After that,
, so that we can return home.
Two things for one thing and two things for nothing!
Since his belongings were still in the Zhang family caravan when he returned from Yanjing, it wouldn't be a big deal to go through the trouble again.
After coming out of Chang'an Restaurant, Bai Gui Ma did not stop and sent a greeting card to Wu Mansion.
Zhou Ying entertains.
I also met Miss Chen, the academic daughter of the university.
His appearance is still a bit mediocre and not very outstanding, but his temperament is very good, and he looks like he has read a lot of poetry and books.
"This is a letter from Brother Huai. I was detained in Yanjing for many days and I missed a lot of time. Please don't blame me, Mrs. Wu and Miss Chen."
Bai Gui took out Wu Huaixian's letter, handed it to the two of them, and said.
This letter was written after consultation with Wu Huaixian and Liu Mingda. The content in it was not important. The main reason was that he could meet and make a judgment for this reason.
"Meihe, what are you talking about..."
"If Huai Xian had given me a quick letter home, it would have been mailed to me long ago. It's all just small talk. It doesn't matter if it's earlier or later."
Zhou Ying opened the letter, looked at it, and smiled.
Although letters can be sent back from Japan, letters home are worth ten thousand yuan. If you write too many letters, the postal charges will inevitably be expensive. The Wu family is not short of this money, but... the children of such a wealthy family will have been taught, and they will not
Spend money indiscriminately.
In the same way, sending letters comes second.
Mainly because Bai Gui came back in person, Zhou Ying could directly ask Bai Gui how Wu Huaixian was doing recently.
"Brother Huai has been studying hard in Japan. A few years ago, he switched from self-financed to official-sponsored. Madam Wu, you know this. Later...brother Huai became a student of Professor Sato..."
Bai Gui said.
He was right. Wu Huaixian and Liu Mingda had been studying very hard in Japan. Of course, they could not help but indulge in women during this period. They admired her when they were young. They were not short of money, and their families were all in business...
But it's good news but not bad news.
If he said that Wu Huai had sex with a prostitute first, he would be denying Mrs. Wu face and preventing her from stepping down, and he would also be disregarding brotherhood.
The only person who suffered a loss was the academic daughter.
But... there is no way to have the best of both worlds. If he reveals the truth, the Wu Mansion will not be able to spare him, and the daughter of a scholar of government may not be well received by him. They may even ask him why this friend did not dissuade him, and he will be inseparable from Wu Huaixian in the future.
Sometimes, you might even despise him as a person.
Encourage peace but not division.
The lesser of two evils!
The academic daughter had little friendship with him.
During his stay abroad, the Wu family took good care of Bailu Village in terms of business. He had to remember these kindnesses.
"Huai Xian can study hard, so it's not in vain that I send him to study abroad in Japan..."
Zhou Ying nodded lightly and then said.
Say goodbye.
The Wu Mansion planned to host a banquet for Bai Gui, but Bai Gui kept asking about Wu Huaixian's current situation because of his daughter's academic status. During the discussion, it was inevitable that he would mention whether Wu Huaixian was flirting with prostitutes in Japan and whether he had a crush on any girl.
It was difficult to answer the question, so after a few words of evasion, he excused himself and left.
Anyway, based on his relationship with Wu Huaixian, this trivial matter will not cause any rift with the Wu family.
Besides, Zhou Ying was experienced and thoughtful, so she could guess why Bai Gui left in a hurry.
…
I stayed in the provincial capital for about six or seven days.
Zhou Yuan and others also completed their graduation and final exams.
"I plan to enroll in Shanxi University Hall so that I can be closer to home so that I can come back when the time comes. Moreover, Reverend Dun Chongli, Brother Meihe, you should remember that he has an old relationship with you and the Wu Mansion. He is the Tang Xizhai of Shanxi University Hall.
Host..."
Zhou Yuan rubbed his hands, took a breath of hot air, and said.
It's a little cold.
"Shanxi University Hall..."
"That's fine."
Bai Gui hesitated for a while and nodded.
Zhou Yuan and others have also graduated from the Higher School. After graduating from the Higher School, they will either study abroad or enter the University Hall for the next step of education. Jin Province is not far from Qin Province, so choosing Shanxi University Hall as the place for further study is also
It's appropriate.
Although he could use his connections to introduce Zhou Yuan and others to places like the Capital University, but Zhou Yuan and others were actually not very outstanding in their studies. Moreover, they graduated from Xianning County School and went to the Capital University.
Adapt. Besides, the current Shanxi University is indeed a bit behind the Capital University, but it’s not so far behind that it’s hard to compare…
After all, they are both one of the three major universities.
If Zhou Yuan and others find him, hoping to use his connections to introduce him, then Bai Gui will not refuse.
Adults all have their own choices.
It's not his turn to interfere.
"Wait a minute, I'll buy a box of Zhen cakes."
Bai Gui smiled and rode a hundred meters away.
In Chang'an, the Bell and Drum Tower area is relatively prosperous. People come here to buy gifts when they return to their hometowns. Next to the Bell and Drum Tower, at Sajin Bridge, there are more types of snacks sold here.
It was morning at this time, and there happened to be Zhen cakes for sale.
"Here comes ten portions of Zhen cake..."
he shouted to the vendor.
After a while, he came over with several packages of cakes wrapped in lotus leaves, "Please eat something, don't call me pretty and stingy."
"Thank you Miwa-san."
"Thank you, brother."
Several people nodded and caught the hot lotus leaf cake.
Bai Gui also ate it whole.
Zhen cake is sweet and delicious, and it is the food that poisoned Wu Pin. It is piled with steamed red dates and jujube paste, and mixed with Jiang beans and glutinous rice at the bottom. It looks like it will greatly increase your appetite.
Dinner is over.
Then the group of people rode horses and carriages and rushed towards Zishui County.