At noon, the uncles and brothers from each room were summoned into the Lin family mansion, and Lin Jue met with them. Everyone in the Lin family had long wanted to meet Lin Jue. They had watched the new head of the family's previous actions in Hangzhou.
In my eyes, this time when the Lin family was in crisis, it was with his support that they got through the most difficult moment, and everyone respected him very much.
At noon, Lin Jue made an exception and held a few banquets, which could be regarded as a reunion and celebration for the whole Lin family. Lin Jue used his own personal money, which did not break the hard and simple rules currently adhered to by the Lin family.
In the afternoon, Lin Jue went to the private school to visit the students of the Lin family and gave them some encouragement. However, the content of Lin Jue's words made Lin Boyong roll his eyes. What Lin Jue told the students was not to encourage them to study for the imperial examination, but to encourage them to study for the imperial examination.
He talked about the principles of life and told them that even if they failed to pass the imperial examination, they would not be successful in their lives. He wanted them to learn how to be a good person and have the character of honesty, bravery, loyalty to the family and not fearing hardship. What else could he say about life?
There are millions of roads, and if you are determined to be the best in the world, as long as you are down-to-earth, hardworking, honest and willing to work, there will be no end to your path.
After coming down, Lin Boyong complained for a while, blaming him for saying such useless things, but should use personal experience to instill some words to make the children at home study hard. Lin Jue laughed and did not comment.
After returning to the courtyard and drinking a cup of tea, it was still early in the daylight and the princess and Bai Bing had not returned yet. Lin Jue ordered someone to prepare a car and took a boy out. The car headed north from Xihe Street.
, and soon we arrived in front of the Wangyue Tower Jiangnan Grand Theater.
The door of Jiangnan Grand Theater remains the same, and colorful play posters are clearly posted on the wall facing the street. The large poster depicts the main pillar of the theater, Zhao Mengyue, and several up-and-coming stars who have been trained. At this moment, the play is being performed, and there are also people in front of the door.
There was no one around. Standing at the door, you could vaguely hear the melodious music of silk and bamboo in the theater and the thunderous roar of the audience.
Lin Jue actually didn't want to come to the Jiangnan Grand Theatre, but now that he was at the door, it seemed inappropriate not to go in for a walk. Besides, Lin Youde didn't see him at noon due to theater business, so Lin Jue also wanted to see him.
Lin Jue got out of the car and walked to the front of the theater. The gatekeeper in front of the door was a newly hired person. He didn't know Lin Jue. He stopped Lin Jue from entering and said that he had to buy a ticket to enter. Follow Lin Jue.
The young boy was about to step forward to curse, but was scolded by Lin Jue.
"You two, let me ask, who is the manager of our theater?" Lin Jue said with a smile.
"What do you care about? Don't use our stewards to pressure us. Our stewards have said that this theater refuses favors. If you want to watch the show, you have to buy a ticket. If you let an idle person in, the ticket price will be paid by us brothers. You know?
, it’s better to pay for the ticket. Looking at him wearing a brocade robe, why are he not willing to pay even this little money? It’s really embarrassing.” The two disciples did not want to show weakness.
Lin Jue laughed loudly. It seems that the rules of the Grand Theater are much stricter now, or the management is on the right track. Since the joint venture last year, Lin Bonian has been in charge of theater affairs and has indeed introduced many officials.
This is absolutely necessary.
"I didn't say I wanted to suppress you, I just asked if the person in charge here is named Lin Youde?" Lin Jue said.
"Yeah, it's useless to know his name. Many people in Hangzhou know the name of our Manager Lin."
Lin Jue smiled and said, "Please tell me that Xiaohu's uncle wants to see him. It's finally settled."
A disciple thought for a moment and said, "That's all, just wait, I'll report it to you."
Lin Jue thanked him and stood in front of the door with his hands behind his hands, waiting. Not long after, a surprised voice came from behind him: "Is it the head of the family? Oops! Great, it is indeed the head of the house."
Lin Jue turned around to look, and saw Lin Youde rushing out of the small courtyard with a smile on his face. When he came to Lin Jue, he bowed and saluted.
"Cousin Youde, you're welcome and well. There was a gathering in each room at noon, but I didn't see you, so I came to take a look at you. As expected, you are really busy and can't get away." Lin Jue said with a smile.
Lin Youde nodded repeatedly and said: "I don't want to go, but the theater opens in the afternoon and I can't get away. I also want to see you after tonight. Come on, come in and sit and talk. Why are you standing outside?"
Lin Jue smiled and looked at the two disciples without saying anything.
Lin Youde said: "What? They won't let you in?"
Lin Jue smiled and said nothing.
Lin Youde pointed at the two people and scolded: "You two fools, don't you know who this is? This is the head of the Lin family, the founding owner of our grand theater, and he is actually blocking the outside. What you are holding is his
Job. Are you stupid or not?"
The two disciples were in a daze with fright. They did not expect that the young man in brocade clothes in front of them was actually the head of the Lin family and the owner of the theater. This was a big disaster. The two men hurriedly kowtowed to apologize, but Lin Jue stopped them with a smile.
"Why do you have to apologize? You have done nothing wrong. As doormen of the Grand Theater, you are two door gods, recognizing votes but not others. You are very competent. Not only will you not be punished, you should also be rewarded. Virtuous cousin, these two people must
Reward money. Be serious and responsible in doing things. This is a good fellow."
Lin Youde didn't know whether Lin Jue was telling the truth or a lie, so he just agreed. Now he asked Lin Jue to go in and talk. Lin Jue thought for a while and said, "I won't go in, so as not to disturb the normal business. I just
I'm just passing by here to take a look. Cousin Youde, are you doing your errands smoothly here?"
Lin Youde hurriedly said: "It went smoothly, it went very smoothly. I'm so grateful to you. If the head of the family hadn't given me this way of living, I wouldn't have known what I would have done after I lost the throne."
Lin Jue laughed and said: "I said you are qualified. When I asked you to be the deputy steward, you were still worried. Now that you are the steward of Wangyue Tower, you still can't do it steadily. Cousin Youde, do well.
Just do your job, don’t thank me. The family doesn’t need to be so polite. You don’t have to worry if Xiaohu is by my side. It seems that your father and son haven’t met yet. I sent him home to meet his mother and sister this morning. Anyway,
Taking care of business and doing things well is the reward."
Lin Youde nodded repeatedly and said: "Master, don't worry, my whole family is in the honor of the master, and I will never dare to neglect it. If we fail the master, are we still human? Hu'er will follow the master. If there is any fault, the master does not have to think about it.
For the rest, just kill him. In short, if this child is handed over to the head of the family, his life belongs to the head of the family."
Lin Jue laughed and felt a lot more relieved. Lin Youde's tone and state of speaking were different from before. He was no longer as cowardly and reserved as before, and became much more confident and cheerful. This is what Lin Jue said.
What I hope to see. Thinking about it is like in a dream. In the last life, Lin Youde died early. In this life, not only did he survive the disaster, but he also survived a lot. It is really unimaginable.
Lin Youde repeatedly invited Lin Jue to come to the theater to drink tea and talk, but Lin Jue waved his hand and refused. Firstly, the Grand Theater is managed by its own people, so there is no need to go in and tell people what to do. Going by yourself would disrupt everyone's rhythm. Secondly, the reason for coming to Wangyue Tower before was because
Yingying was there, but now that Yingying was not inside, there was no need for him to go in. If he wanted to go to the theater, Zhao Mengyue's theater was far inferior to Yingying's. Lin Jue's taste was so high, how could he go to watch their theater.
After chatting for a while, Lin Jue got in the car and said goodbye. Lin Youde said goodbye to each other. Lin Jue poked his head out of the car and told him that there was no need to go to the mansion to see him in the evening. He would go home to meet Xiaohu and the others and spend the night together, because he
He will leave Hangzhou soon, and Lin Youde promised again and again.
The carriage crossed the stone bridge and headed east along the North Street. After passing seven or eight streets, there was a beautiful and majestic red building in front of it. People came and went in and out of the door, and people were chatting and laughing. This building was very lively.
The building is the Wanhua Building, the largest brothel in Hangzhou. This is also Lin Jue's destination.
Before leaving, Qianqian asked Lin Jue to come to see Chu Xiangxiang and Gu Panpan, because in the months after the new year, Qianqian wrote several letters back to Hangzhou, but Chu Xiangxiang and Gu Panpan did not reply, and there was no news. Qianqian felt that
They were a little strange and worried about them, so I invited Lin Jue to come and see how they were doing.
Lin Jue himself also wanted to meet the two of them. Although they did not have a close friendship, Lin Jue was very impressed with Chu Xiangxiang and Gu Panpan when it came to Qianqian's matter. Just because these two women took risks to help Qianqian escape from the devil's cave.
, Lin Jue already had a lot of admiration for these two Hangzhou oirans. You know, it was a huge risk to do that. Even though they were the top names in Wanhua Tower Qunfang Pavilion, they did that.
Even the top brass might be beaten to death for their actions. That was the business of Prince Liang’s Mansion, so what did they count?
Lin Jue got out of the car and walked towards the entrance of Wanhua Building. Several women dressed like butterflies brightened up when they saw Lin Jue. This young man was dressed luxuriously and handsome. He was probably a big fish. One was a little older.
A group of women gathered around with other women, and the group of women were chattering and playing happily. Some of them had drool dripping from their mouths just looking at Lin Jue's handsome appearance.
"Hey, this young man, are you here for fun? It's your first time here. What do you like? Fat, thin, tall, short, big, small, cold or hot? We have all kinds here.
The fat one is Yue Hong, whose flesh is as soft as cotton; the thin one is Zhenzhen, who can do palm dances and sit on her... Hee hee, not oppressive at all. The big one is Guixiang, who is older.
Some, it will hurt people. The slave family... Hee hee, the slave family can also do it, the slave family can also love people... The little one is talented. The little Cuibi opened the bud just the day before yesterday, and it is tender and dripping. It is only ten years old this year.
Three..." The elderly woman in the lead took Lin Jue's arm and introduced him with a coquettish smile.
"Hehehe. This young master is so handsome. Come with me, Lianhuaer. I don't need money to serve you. I guarantee you will be comfortable."
"Lian Hua'er, you are so shameless. How can you grab a man like this? You haven't had much business recently. You're itching down there and you're in a hurry to get poked."
"Hehehe, it must be. Last night I saw Sister Lianhua go to the kitchen to get a white radish and bring it back to the room. I don't know what she was doing with it when she brought it back to the bed."
"Hehehe, hahaha."
A group of women were laughing and joking, saying unpleasant things. Although Lin Jue had been in the war for a long time and had been in many brothels, none of them were as explicit and vulgar as this one. Lin Jue couldn't help but frowned.
