Song Huishou had met Ah Liu a long time ago, and he thought he had paid enough attention to this young man who always followed Zhang Shou like a shadow. Not only did he send people to inquire about his origins, life experience, and martial arts inheritance,
He even sent someone to inquire about the person's preferences and personality. However, except for the fact that Ah Liu had a big appetite, he couldn't find out anything else!
He only knew that he was a rare young master, and he didn't know how tall he was. But the sudden appearance of Ah Liu now fully demonstrated how tall he was... because this Guangdong Guild Hall was not a paperless place.
There were guards outside the door, and the entire courtyard was fortified accordingly, and even warning copper wires and bells were set up.
Because the people who settled here were often wealthy businessmen and officials from Guangdong, and everyone wanted to be safe. But now, he still remembered the praise of the guy who installed the bells and other mechanisms on the wall for him, Ah Liu.
But he had already rushed directly in front of him! You know, Fang Qing just left and returned without taking two steps at all, but Ah Liu obviously came in from outside!
He has already ordered that at least this level of the courtyard must be reported to him today before he can be released, so that the guards will not violate the rules!
However, before Song Huishou could calm down his mood and expression before greeting the young uninvited guest, Ah Liu, who came in abruptly, glanced at Song Juren who was still lying on the bench, and spoke first: "Hi.
Is it finished?"
These four words were as concise and concise as ever, which was exactly Ah Liu's attitude towards outsiders in the past. Although Song Ju and Fang Qing were used to it, at this time one was too shy to answer, and the other did not know how to answer.
Song Huishou, who was not familiar with him, felt that this was like asking an army to accuse him. He wanted to explain, but also felt that he was too weak, so he couldn't explain... He put Song Juren and Fang who were originally living in Zhangyuan.
Qingdu might have offended Zhang Shou when he was kidnapped. Now that Ah Liu has fallen from the sky, if he doesn't explain clearly, will people also take him back?
Although Zhang Shou doesn't seem to be such a strong and rude person...but it's Ah Liu who's here today!
After weighing it again and again, Song Huishou could only smile in the end: "I was just angry that my nephew was acting recklessly, so I went too far. I just hit him with a thorn stick a few times. Now that I think about it,
, it is indeed a bit impulsive..."
Before Song Huishou could finish his words, Ah Liu interrupted directly: "In other words, the fight is over?"
He didn't even notice that his question made Song Huishou and Song Juren extremely embarrassed at the same time. Seeing that they didn't answer, he looked at Fang Qing. As a result, he had been manipulated by Ah Liu before, so he knew how terrible it was for this young man to go crazy.
Fang Qing, almost without hesitation, immediately nodded his head like a chicken pecking rice, and then specifically replied: "The beating is over!"
Nonsense, even if the beating is not finished, he still has to say it is finished! Otherwise, if this young man gets serious and really lets Song Huishou finish the unfinished beating, wouldn't Bastard Song have to eat it again?
The problem? Although he and Hunzi Song are not at odds with each other, he will not be so deceptive. He will have to learn from Hunzi Song’s evil intentions and ruthlessness in the future!
After receiving such a reply from Fang Qing, Ah Liu breathed a sigh of relief as if nothing had happened: "Then there is no need for Mrs. Tai's post."
As soon as these words came out, Song Huishou, who had just been thinking about Ah Liu's purpose, felt a little bit in his heart, but he still asked with a trace of luck: "What the little brother said... could it be Mrs. Zhao Guotai?" Even though he himself didn't believe Song.
How could a person have such dignity that the lady would send a post to tell Ah Liu to come and get the person, but after much thinking at this time, this was the only possibility.
Ah Liu never knew what it meant to be pretentious, so he nodded straightforwardly: "Yes, originally Mr. Zhu wanted to take his post, but the wife got there first."
What does it mean that the wife has taken the lead? When did his nephew, the most promiscuous person in the family, get involved with Zhu Tingfang, the eldest son of the Zhu family? Song Huishou felt that his head was gradually becoming as big as two. Even at this time, Song
Juren's dumbfounded look seemed to him like a pretense. But he couldn't get angry, so he could only smile and deal with others.
"Just for Mrs. Song's housework in Guangdong, it's really..."
However, this time he still could not finish his words, because Ah Liu interrupted him seriously again: "The Madam sent me a message, even if Song Juren has all kinds of faults, he is the one who is favored by the emperor."
This time, Song Hui shuddered greatly when he came up for the first time, but what he didn't see was that Song Juren, who had not yet climbed up from the spring stool, was also trembling as if he was showing off. This statement about the emperor's favorite person is true
It was so scary! Even if it wasn't the most terrifying possibility, he had dealt with the emperor head-on, and he only saw a certain kind of disgust. How could there be any hint of appreciation?
However, Ah Liu was not in the mood to explain to the leader of Song Dynasty what was going on - or in other words, he was only responsible for conveying the message and did not want to explain at all. At this time, he came and the words were conveyed, and he arrived at Song Juren
Beside him, he picked the person up with a casual grab.
Although he was shorter than Song Juren, in the eyes of Song Huishou and Fang Qing, his easy movements were no different from an eagle catching a chicken. Song Juren himself was also startled and wanted to
I struggled but was afraid of offending this little devil. After I got my feet on the ground, I quickly apologized and said, "Brother Six, you are so generous, I can still walk!"
Ah Liu did not let go as he was told, but first glanced at Song Juren's buttocks. Seeing that there were still blood stains on it, it was clear that those few blows were heavy, so he said angrily: "Fang Qing,
Come and help him, it's time to go."
How dare Fang Qing not listen to Ah Liu's words, and Song Hunzi was indeed beaten badly today. No matter how much anger he had towards others in the past, it was all over, so he quickly came up and helped Song Juren out.
Go. But Ah Liu stayed where he was. It wasn't until the two of them had left the house that he turned his head and looked at Song Huishou seriously.
Although Song Huishou, who is much older, has seen all kinds of people in the shopping mall, he can be sure that he has never seen someone as completely invisible as Ah Liu - because from the other person's words and deeds, you can't figure it out at all.
If you don’t give the other party what they want, you can’t give them what they want and take advantage of it!
He could only try to calm down and appear calm and collected, but then Ah Liu only used three words to break his skill.
"Why?"
Song Huishou took a deep breath and forced out a confused smile: "Why why? Brother, what you are asking is..."
"Why did you tie them up?" Ah Liu asked the question more clearly. When Song Huizhang opened his mouth and seemed to be planning to explain, he stretched out his hand to stop him and said, "Don't say it's a family matter, don't say I hate him for not asking.
Go forward, I want to hear the truth."
Although Ah Liu did not continue speaking, his eyes clearly showed that if you don't tell the truth, I will force you to tell the truth. Under such strong pressure, Song Huishou felt a little nervous.
Although Blank could still try to find a reason why he might be able to get away with it at this time, he instinctively felt that it was best not to play too many tricks in front of this young man.
He did not bring up the excuse he had just said in front of Fang Qing, but sighed and said: "What my nephew did in the capital this time made many people feel that his face was disgraced.
Even a few elders from Guangdong asked me to teach him a lesson, so I had to act like it."
Seeing Ah Liu frowning, obviously dissatisfied, Song Huishou knew that this explanation was not enough, so he could only sum it up quickly, and then added a few more words with a forced smile.
"Of course, in addition to acting, I also hope to meet Mr. Lu San in private. Of course, I didn't expect that Dr. Zhang would send you here. Didn't the Royal Chef Selection Competition use ingredients brought back from overseas?
?Actually, some of us in Guangdong have brought back many novel fruits and other crops from overseas. Of course, fruits cannot be transported all the way, but..."
Song Huishou paused for a moment. Seeing that there was no change in Ah Liu's face, let alone eagerness, he doubted that if the other party was really not interested, he would probably turn around and leave. He didn't dare to show off anymore.
"For example, mangoes and pineapples from Nanyang are now gradually being cultivated in Lingnan. Although fresh ones cannot be sent to the capital, dried mangoes, dried pineapples and the like can. Since I learned that the Royal Chef Selection Competition has begun, I, Guangdong Song Dynasty
The news has been sent back, but it was too late a year ago. We will wait until the monsoon comes next year to send a boat over. I sincerely request that we hold the Royal Chef Selection Competition next year and use these ingredients."
If Zhang Shou were here, he would definitely have tasted many things from Song Huishou's words, but Ah Liu is not Zhang Shou, and he is not good at these things. However, he did not agree or refuse easily, he just asked lightly
Said: "What else?"
besides?
Song Huitou finally realized the powerlessness of those juniors and subordinates who used to tremble in front of him. He had racked his brains to give the most suitable reason - beating Song Juren was just for people to see, the real purpose was
I hope to lure out Lu Sanlang or even Zhang Shou, who is powerful behind the scenes, and then implore them to provide convenience with a little effort. How could this reason not be enough?
Can he still say, I am actually very interested in colored cotton. Although it cannot be grown in Guangdong, if possible, we Guangdong businessmen have actually hoarded land in other places, so we can give it a try? Even if it is not given to the Song family, Qian
Don't be cheaper than others?
If it was Zhang Shou who came at this time, the head of the Song Dynasty might have dared to mention it, but Ah Liu's unbridled performance really made him dare not make mistakes. Therefore, he had no choice but to pretend to be stupid and said: "
what else?"
"Apologise." Ah Liu uttered three words clearly and neatly. Seeing Song Huishou's expression as if he had seen a ghost, he added, "It's not just your stupid nephew who has to apologize, but also me. Well.
, just pay for the food."
When he heard the word "apology" just now, he was ecstatic that he had finally found Ah Liu's weak point. When he heard the words "just pay for the food", Song Hui was greatly disappointed. Ah Liu asked him to pay for the food, how could he still apologize?
They have one or two carts of expensive ingredients? It seems that this seemingly powerful young man is actually very simple-minded. Maybe this is an opportunity that can be taken advantage of?
When Fang Qing helped the limping Song Juren to the door, he saw a figure flying over his head, and then landed steadily in front of them. But compared with his empty hands when he came, now...
There were exactly two more paper bags in Liu's hands, and there was a faint smile on his face, as if he had encountered something happy.
Immediately afterwards, Song Juren saw Ah Liu hand over a bag casually: "Excuse me."
Apology? What apology? Could it be that his iron-rooster uncle compensated him? As for the paper bag in Ah Liu’s hand, it was given to Ah Liu? Song Juren was surprised and happy, and hurriedly took it, but when he opened it, he saw what was inside.
The scent went straight to the tip of his nose, and his spirit was "shocked" all of a sudden.
It was an extremely familiar taste - barbecued pork buns, egg yolk cakes, carrot cakes... and there were also small paper bags divided into small paper bags, all of which were freshly baked Cantonese dim sum. It was so fresh that Song Juren burst into tears. No.
The smell of this hometown made him cry, but it was the different kind of apology that Ah Liu asked for that made him cry. For the beating he received, just these snacks were considered an apology?
Ah Liu noticed Song Juren's mournful face and raised his eyebrows in surprise: "You don't want it? Don't give it to me!"
Lifting his arms lightly, Ah Liu took the paper bag back from Song Juren's hand. In a moment, he reached out and took out two things and put them in his mouth. However, he didn't care about Song Juren's miserable expression and said with satisfaction.
: “Very authentic Cantonese pastry, delicious!”
It wasn't until someone came up to apologize and explain that the leader of the Song Dynasty had sent a carriage, and now the carriage was parked outside. Song Juren hurriedly urged Fang Qing to get on the carriage. When he got on, he couldn't sit down, so he could only kneel down with his butt sticking out, watching.
Fang Qing, who was standing aside, was holding back his laughter as he endured extremely hard work. He couldn't help shouting angrily: "Do you still have a conscience? I'm so miserable, and you still want to laugh!"
This time, Fang Qing finally couldn't help it anymore and laughed directly: "How can I not laugh? Song Hunzi, you have today too! Now you know what it feels like for a scholar to meet a soldier, right?"
"Don't gloat over misfortune, there will be times when you cry!"
Ah Liu, who tied his horse aside outside and drove the coachman away and drove the coach himself, listened to the noise in the carriage, but just smiled. He was minding his own business while driving the coach and eating, as if the dinner at Zhao Guogong's mansion was completely
It was so fake. When the car arrived at Zhangyuan, it was already very late, and the two paper bags he originally held were already clean, and the contents had all gone into his stomach.
An Lu who came out smiled when he saw him and said: "Sixth Master, the young master is back. He said it was the post from Mrs. Tai. You can return it tomorrow."
"Yes." Ah Liu nodded, pointed to the carriage and asked Anlu to arrange it, and then went to Zhang Shou's study. When he arrived at the door by a familiar route, he knocked on the door gently and pushed it open.
When I opened the door, I saw that Zhang Shou was not sitting at the desk at all, but on the Arhat bed near the window, with a copper hot pot placed on the table next to him.
Almost instinctively, his stomach growled. Seeing the astonishment on Zhang Shou's face, he coughed, and then said seriously: "The President of the Song Dynasty hopes to include in the imperial chef selection competition, chefs originating from Nanyang and transplanted to Fujian and Guangdong."
Ingredients. As for giving Song Juren a meal... one is to relieve his anger, and the other is to meet the young master and Lu Sanlang... What is cooking in the pot, is it delicious?"