Gao Bin walked in front, swaying slowly with his hands behind his back, stopping from time to time to watch the excitement, or buy a few gadgets, which was a great pleasure.
After walking for a while, he deliberately slowed down and waited for Xiangzi to come up and turned around and asked:
"Little brother, what's your name?"
"Master, just call me Xiangzi."
There are not many rickshaw drivers named Xiangzi these days, and Gao Bin doesn't think he can meet celebrities right away.
"Xiangzi, how old are you this year?"
"If I tell you, I'm 19."
"You're not young anymore, are you married yet?"
"No, I can barely make a living, how can I have the money to marry a girl." Xiangzi smiled shyly, but it could be seen that he seemed to yearn to get married.
This is also nonsense. In this era, getting married is a lifelong event. Who doesn’t yearn for it?
Wandering all the way, I bought a car full of food and supplies, and only used one-tenth of the money Jin Hai gave me. This shows how valuable money is in this era.
Xiangzi took a cart full of goods and returned to the courtyard with Gao Bin. He couldn't find the storage room there for a while, so he just threw it all in the kitchen. He went back to pack it up slowly. Anyway, there was no need for it today.
When it’s hot, the food you eat won’t go bad easily.
After witnessing the excitement of Sijiu City during this period, Gao Bin felt that his efforts were not in vain, but to be honest, he had no idea what to do next.
First of all, this drama looks long, but in fact it only lasts about 20 days, so there is not much room for him to operate.
Secondly, the new world is coming. The more he saves now, the more unlucky he will be when the time comes.
Moreover, after several lifetimes of intrigue, he is a little tired of it and does not want to enter the center of power to fight with others. He has no qualifications and no background, so what can he do to ask for power from others?
Besides, even if you really give him some power, it might not be a good thing.
Forget it, if I talk too much, I will shed tears. Let’s live well now first.
After tidying up at home all day, Jin Hai knocked on his door as evening approached.
"Binzi..."
Gao Bin ran out, his face full of surprise:
"Brother Hai? Why are you here?"
"Didn't you make an appointment to meet me at home? I'll cut some pig's head meat and take you there on the way, so that you won't find me."
"Hey, Baizhifang is not far from here, so we can't lose it."
Gao Bin enthusiastically invited people into the house. There was nothing to see around the house, but it was his home after all.
"Has this house been so empty since your father left?"
"Really? I fired all the handymen before, and now I live alone."
"Why didn't you rent it out?"
"Hey~ wasn't it chaotic in the past few years? I'm afraid of provoking dirty people, so instead of making unsustainable money, I might as well be poor and save worry."
Jin Hai smiled:
"You're fair, but it's a pity that this yard is so empty."
"Yeah, I was thinking about what to do, but I didn't have an idea for a while. It just so happened that Brother Hai came to help me with my advice."
He still knows very little about this era, so the generalizations made in the TV series cannot be used as a basis. He must have a local person who can give him some suggestions to avoid going astray.
"Then don't talk here. Come home and talk with me. Let my sister cook some dishes for you and let us have a good drink."
"It's done!"
...
Following Jin Hai back to Baizhifang, Gao Bin saw his status in this area. Everyone knew him and he had to stop and say hello to everyone he met. It was much more prestigious than when he was in prison.
When I came to the door of a courtyard, a girl who looked very naive was looking at the door:
"Brother, are you back?"
"Hey, just in time to introduce you, this is Gao Bin, the benefactor's son I've been telling you about. From now on, he will be our brother."
He turned around and introduced this girl to Gao Bin:
"My sister, Da Yingzi, is a bitch, but she is a nice person. She was divorced not long ago."
"Brother, how can you introduce your sister like this? What, brother Binzi, my brother has been talking to me about your father, how about it? Is he okay?"
Come on, whichever pot is not opened? Jin Hu said angrily:
"Okay, don't worry about these anymore. Go and cut the pork head, make two more dishes, and warm a pot of wine."
"Che, you know how to order me." Da Yingzi stamped his feet, grabbed the pig head meat and went to work.
"Come on, brother, go in and say, my home will be your home from now on, and the door will always be open to you."
If outsiders saw this, they might get the wrong idea.
Mr. Jin, who has always been stern and silent, was actually so kind to a young man.
Following Jin Hai into the house, thick curtains divided the inside and outside into two heavens of ice and fire.
This season is the coldest in the morning and evening. Jinhai is not rich, but it is definitely not short of money. When it is time to burn the stove, burn the kang, the kang should be burned, and there is no shortage of firewood.
Sitting on the warm Kang, Gao Bin thought of life in the human world again.
"Brother Hai, your yard is not small."
"Hey, the wealth I have accumulated through hard work for half my life is not as good as your family's heritage."
Gao Bin laughed and shook his head:
"What's the secret? It's not all in vain in the end."
"In this world, being able to survive is considered a skill. Brother, with your abilities, you will be able to make a difference sooner or later." Jin Hai encouraged.
"Hey!" Gao Bin nodded.
Da Yingzi was very quick with his hands and feet, and quickly cut up the pork head meat and served it, half plain and half mixed with garlic and cabbage.
The wine has also warmed up and is on the table first. Dayingzi said:
"You guys eat first, the food will be hot for a while, soon."
"Don't rush, do it slowly." Gao Bin said politely.
Jin Hai poured him a glass of wine, and the two brothers clinked a glass, raised their heads, and drank.
"My daughter is red, good wine!"
"Haha, brother has hidden several bottles of good wine, this is just one of them."
It can be seen that Jin Hai is really happy. From time to time, he picks up food for Gao Bin, and the two of them chat about everything.
By the time the hot dishes were ready, half a bottle of wine had already been consumed.
Fortunately, they all had a large amount of alcohol, so they didn’t have any reaction to the wine at first, it was all about the stamina.
"Binzi, didn't you just say you wanted to do something? Let me give you an idea." Jin Hai suddenly said.
Gao Bin put down his chopsticks, adjusted his sitting posture, and looked attentive.
"You mean Brother Hai."
"Your strength cannot be wasted. I, Jin Hai, still have some reputation in the world, so I won't use it in vain."
Gao Bin frowned:
"Brother Hai, you won't let me go as a escort, will you?"
The escort was a joke, but actually what he wanted to ask was: You won't let me join the gang, right?
Jin Hai waved his hand:
"No, but to be honest, this world is very chaotic. If you want to gain a foothold, you really can't stand out if you don't show some ruthlessness."
Gao Bin was speechless for a moment, then listened to him continue:
"You open a martial arts gym and recruit a few apprentices. Now that you have people on your side, I can introduce you to the business."
"For example?"
"Being a guard for those dignitaries, don't you think it's an inconvenience to me, brother?"
Gao Bin thought about it, isn't this the security company of later generations?
Is the co-author available now?
It stands to reason that nowadays, when wealthy families raise thugs, they train them themselves so that they can be used reliably. Who would spend money to hire outsiders?
"It doesn't matter that you are talented. As long as you can make money, it doesn't matter."
Jin Hai gave a thumbs up:
"That's right, brother, these are troubled times, and it's useless to be talented. You have to be ruthless and able to hit, so people will be afraid of you!"
He took a sip of wine himself and chuckled:
"When the time comes, when people mention you Gao Bin, they will call you Shengye no matter what."
Gao Bin seemed to understand. Rather than being a guard for others, it was better to say that he was selling his face to make things easier for others.
But why should they sell you face?
"I know, I happen to have a yard at home, so it would be a good idea to have a few apprentices and raise them at home."
"I just want to give you an idea. It's up to you how to do it. Anyway, if you don't have enough money, come to me. If you want to take on a task, come to me."
Jin Hai takes care of everything and is absolutely righteous.
If you were a small-minded person, you would have forgotten about your benefactor a long time ago. Even if you hadn't forgotten, you wouldn't have put so much effort into helping your benefactor's family.
"Whether you can make it or not, I respect you, brother!"
"Don't talk about this, drink!"
"Drink!"
That night, Gao Bin drank too much and slept at Jin Hai's house.
Da Yingzi helped him settle down. Looking at Gao Bin's handsome face, his cheeks turned red and his eyes almost watered.
Jin Hai drank a lot, but he was not drunk at all. In fact, Gao Bin was the same, but he just took advantage of the situation and happened to be tired.
"Okay, stop looking and come back to the house with me."
Pulling the girl whose eyes almost fell on Gao Bin back to the house, Jin Hai said with a straight face:
"Don't get too close to Gao Bin. He is the son of my benefactor."
"Then what's wrong? What you said is that I'm not good enough for him?"
"You are really right. You are a divorced woman and you still want to get married? What are you thinking about?"
That is to say, Da Yingzi has a big heart. If someone else was said so by his own brother, he might be wronged.
"Tch, don't worry about it, brother. I think he's pretty good. What if he likes me too?"
Jin Hai took a sip of water without looking back:
"What are you dreaming about? Gao Bin is not a simple person, he is ambitious and capable, so don't go over and cause trouble for him."
"Ah? Really? Why didn't I see it?"
"If you could see it, you wouldn't be kicked by Tielin. Okay, hurry up and clean up. I have to go to bed."
"If a dog can't spit out ivory from its mouth, don't clean it up and clean it up yourself. It will make you dirty!"
This woman changes her face when she says she will.
Jin Hai had nothing to do with his sister, so he had to move the small dining table to the kitchen, throw the dishes and chopsticks on it, and wait until Da Yingzi's anger subsided before cleaning up.
...
The next day, Gao Bin got up early and exercised in the yard. He finished a set of Wing Chun and felt hot all over his body.
Jin Hai got up when he heard the noise, put on his windbreaker and brushed his teeth while admiring it.
When Gao Bin finished his work, he applauded:
"Well done, is this a Kung Fu passed down from your family?"
"No, this is a boxing style from the south called Wing Chun. Our ancestors passed down Xingyi."
"I don't understand, but I've heard it said that if you don't go out in Tai Chi for ten years, you'll kill people after one year of Xing Yi. Is there such a saying?" Jin Hai asked.
Gao Bin moved his shoulders twice and nodded:
"Yes, it is easier to understand the method of exerting force through form and intention. If someone gives you some guidance, you will soon be able to start fighting with others."
"So that's what it means. I've gained some knowledge, brother."
"Haha, Brother Hai, why did you get up so early?"
"I'm thinking about going to the street to eat soy milk and fried dough sticks. Do you want to come with me?"
"Okay, I happen to be hungry."
We walked side by side in Baizhifang Hutong, greeting people all the way to the intersection, and there happened to be a breakfast stall.
It's less than 6 o'clock now, but it's almost full.
But when Lord Jin arrives, he won’t be asked to wait for a seat.
"Master Jin is here? Sit down quickly, there is a seat specially reserved for you."
The man who fried the fried dough sticks asked his son to invite Jin Hai to sit down. Without ordering, he directly served a bowl of soy milk, plus two one-foot-long deep-fried golden and crispy dough sticks.
"This man is new to me, what would you like to order?"
The uncle came over with a smile and asked.
"My brother Gao Bin, would you like a bowl of tofu nao?" Jin Hai asked.
"Okay, here are three more fried dough sticks."
"Okay, come right away."
The uncle bowed and turned around to do his work. The fried dough sticks were all freshly fried and tasted just right. They were maroon red at first glance, but when the temperature cooled down a bit, they turned golden yellow again, which made them appetizing.
Gao Bin doesn't mind the oil either, so he grabs it with his hands and takes one bite. It's fragrant and crispy, and then he takes another bite of the salty and fresh tofu. It's a satisfying experience.
There are many people hawking on the street, and the aroma of various breakfast items is fragrant. It is so lively early in the morning. This is the real fireworks.
After breakfast, Gao Bin was about to say goodbye to Jin Hai, but he stopped him:
"If you want to accept a disciple, you have to do it if you are not famous. Wait for me at Prince Gong's Mansion at noon and I will take you to meet someone."
Gao Bin doesn't have any plans. Jin Hai said so, so go ahead. It won't hurt him anyway.
I hailed a rickshaw and went home first. I tidied up briefly and did a few sets of boxing in the yard. I felt that my body was completely mobile, and then I walked out slowly.
It was a coincidence that not long after I came out, I saw Xiangzi pulling a cart and working under the wall, and said hello:
"Xiangzi."
"Hey! Master? It's you, do you want a car?"
"Take a car and go to Prince Gong's Mansion."
"Sir, please get in the car."
Xiangzi put down the car, waited for Gao Bin to sit down, threw off his long legs and started running.
"Don't be in a hurry, don't be in a hurry."
"Hey!" Xiangzi said with a smile on his face. Apparently he liked this big customer in the car very much. He had a good temper and was generous with his actions.
Xiangzi's cart-pulling skills are very good, he pulls quickly and steadily, and he has the foresight to avoid being frightened by children who suddenly rush out, or letting the cart run over things.
Arriving near Prince Gong's Mansion, Gao Bin stopped and handed another two cents to Xiangzi. After thinking about it, he took another three cents and handed it to Xiangzi:
"Wait for me here. When I'm done, take me back."
Xiangzi repeatedly declined:
"No, no, no, just go ahead and do your work, I'll be waiting here."
"Take it, I don't know when I will come out yet. You go and eat something first, you still have time."
After sending Xiangzi away, Gao Bin waited quietly opposite the palace.
After a while, Jin Hai came over in a rickshaw and saw Gao Bin at first sight.
"When did you come?"
"I just arrived a while ago."
"As we were walking, the man I met later was a well-known rich man in Sijiu City. He has some friendship with me. I contacted him in the morning and he happened to be short of someone."
Gao Bin nodded to express his understanding and followed Jin Hai to a courtyard near the palace. It was a large courtyard with three entrances and two tall and majestic stone lions at the door.
Jin Hai greeted the concierge politely:
"Hello, please pass the message to the First Prison Jin Hai to see the Fourth Master."
"Mr. Jin, the master has given me instructions again. You don't need to announce your arrival, just go in directly."
"Trouble."
Jin Hai bowed slightly, giving the other party face.
The third-rank official in front of the prime minister’s door is no joke.
The magnificent Sanjin Courtyard, with its precious tree species alone, is enough to feed many people for a lifetime.
With carved beams and painted buildings, pavilions and pavilions, this ancestor is probably related to Aisin Gioro, right?
All the way to the backyard, before entering, I heard someone singing in the distance, and the song was about Shiro visiting his mother.
The front foot stepped into the backyard, and before the back foot landed, a deafening shout was heard.
Oops, is this going on at home?
Listening to the rhythmic beats of gongs and drums, Gao Bin became more and more curious, who was it in such a grand ceremony?
Fourth Master? Is there such a character in history?
With a lot of questions, I walked through the Moon Gate and walked around the rockery. The stage came into view. There were more than a dozen Taishi chairs under the stage, and the tables were covered with melon and fruit shells.
Among them, the gray-haired old man sitting in seat c must be the fourth master, right?
Look at the Yingying Yanyan surrounding him, my dear, how many concubines has he married?
Right now they are throwing money on the stage. This is a real-life reward.
"Hey, Xiaojin is here?"
Xiao Jin? Gao Bin glanced at Jin Hai. His face remained unchanged, with a faint smile on his face. He cupped his fists and held his hands in his hands from a distance:
"Fourth Master, you are fine."
"Haha, you haven't come to see me for a while. You're not kind. You should drink three drinks as a penalty."
"Don't say three cups, thirty cups is fine."
"Oh? It seems like you have something to ask me for?"
The fourth master’s hair is gray, slightly sparse, but very straight, hanging down to his shoulders. This old man is probably a remnant of the Manchu Qing Dynasty.
"Look what you said, can't I have a few more drinks with you if nothing happens?"
"You, Jin Hai, are not such a generous person. Let me talk about things first, and then I will do it for you if I can."
Before he finished speaking, he patted his forehead:
"Look at my brain. You said something on the phone this morning that there seems to be a little guy who is good at martial arts. Would you like to recommend him to me?"
Jin Hai gave a thumbs up:
"You have a really good memory."
"Go, don't think I can't hear it. It's a joke. I forget things easily."
Gao Bin listened on the sidelines and felt that the Fourth Master was a good-tempered man who could even make jokes with Jin Hai.
"No way, it's too late to respect you."
"Don't do this. If you take good care of my son, I will accept your kindness."
Gao Bin understood as soon as he heard this. It turned out that the old man's son was incarcerated in the No. 1 Prison. No wonder Jin Hai could get involved.
"That's not what I said. Don't worry. The young master will be well fed and clothed inside. I guarantee that when he comes out next year, he will give you a healthy, white and fat son."
Fourth Master stroked his beard and nodded with satisfaction:
"Okay, where is the man? Bring him over and let me take a look."
Jin Hai ducked and let Gao Bin out.
Hold your fists and bow your hands to the end:
"Fourth Master, my name is Gao Bin, and my father is Gao Changlin."
He deliberately mentioned his father just to see if there was any connection between the two families. If so, wouldn't it be a good connection?
"Gao Changlin?" Fourth Master frowned and thought for a long time, then his eyes suddenly lit up:
"Did any of your ancestors receive Shaobao?"
Gao Bin lowered his head and raised the corners of his mouth:
"That's right."
Fourth Master patted his thigh:
"I remember, your grandfather and I had dinner together, but it was so many years ago that I can't remember."