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Chapter 21

"Shu Zi is rude." Master Xu was furious. Unexpectedly, Zhao Huan cursed him, "How dare you be so vicious? There are people like you who have no moral integrity in the world."

His face was twisted with anger, and there were blue veins on his neck. Lu Qi, since the day he entered the school, he has never been so despised, or even spoken rudely.

"I used to think that people in the countryside were simple and honest, but I didn't expect that there would be unscrupulous people like you."

He looked around and looked at the Mu family and said: "Ha! Unruly people come out of poor mountains and bad waters, and I'm talking about your Mu family. I can't do this again and again today. If you are humiliated, you must go to the county magistrate to seek justice."

Master Xu looked at Mu Chenxi coldly: Today is the opportunity to trample you forever and let you know the consequences of disobeying me.

"Go." Zhao Huan chuckled, not caring at all, "Just to tell you the detailed reason, an old scholar relied on his enlightenment teacher to threaten and induce him to divorce his wife and marry her into a married woman, in an attempt to benefit from the fame of being elected. Look at the county magistrate. How will it be judged?"

"You!" Master Xu trembled in his heart and felt that he had made a mistake. "If I don't get involved with a vulgar person like you, I will seek justice someday."

He took a step forward and was about to leave, but then stopped. . Zhao Huan stood motionless at the door, looking at him with a half-smile, "Don't worry! Some things need to be explained clearly."

"A few years ago, Chen Xi's reputation was almost tarnished because of his own selfish desires. Today, Master can't achieve what he wanted. " "I hope there will be rumors that will ruin our reputation in Chenxi again?"

Zhao Huanxiao glanced at Master Xu, turned and walked away from the door, and said, "Forget it, this time is different from the past. This reputation is no longer important to Chenxi."

"As a son of man ." , should be filial piety, how could he fail to repay the kindness of his father and mother, and instead cause his family to be threatened and intimidated?"

At this moment, Zhao Huan put away his gentle eyebrows and showed a decisive side, his clear eyes were full of coldness, and his words were like razor blades. He pounced directly on Master Xu.

"If any unfavorable words are spread, we, Chen Xi, will go to the Yamen to plead grievances for our parents and family members, and ask the county magistrate for justice."

"You consider yourself a teacher, and you are oppressed by benevolence, righteousness, and morality, right?" Zhao Huan smiled coldly, "Don't worry. , I will never forget your kindness of enlightenment. Since ancient times, loyalty and filial piety have been difficult to achieve, but when we at Chenxi seek justice for our families, we will ask ourselves to have our fame wiped out in order to repay the Master's kindness for enlightenment. It doesn't matter if you give it up, I'm afraid some people can't let go of everything they have now, right?"

Master Xu's eyes darkened, and his mind was buzzing. If Mu Chenxi really went to complain and let the public know what he had done, his life would be ruined.

He will definitely be shamed by the world and be criticized by scholars. He was never kind to the students he taught. He said that a strict teacher produced a good disciple, but he only vented his anger on them after years of failure.

If they also take the opportunity to get involved and make some of their actions public. Not to mention himself, even his family and clan members will be affected. This is something he cannot afford.

He steeled himself, suppressed his horror, and looked at Zhao Huan again. The gentle smile like a spring breeze just now has been dispelled by the cold eyes, and the elegance and gentleness have been replaced by the determination radiating around him.

This is a wolf in human skin. Under the gentle and harmless appearance, it is ruthless and ruthless. As long as its sharp claws are exposed, it will kill people without leaving any harm.

Having misjudged the situation, Master Xu regretted having underestimated Zhao Huan, so much so that he now dared not take any chances. He knew that as long as he had any more ambiguity or malice, what Zhao Huan just said would come true.

Based on his understanding of the Mu family, no matter how excessive it is, this situation will not happen. Even if Mu Chenxi is clear, he is still suppressed by etiquette and rules, not to mention that now that he is stupid, who will take him seriously.

How could this newly minted fool compare with the prestige and connections he had accumulated for many years? That was why he was so arrogant and did not take the Mu family into consideration.

But the person in front of him was beyond his imagination. He knew without any introduction that he was Mu Chenxi's husband and wife. Seeing Mu Chenxi clinging to his side in an affectionate manner, Zhao Huan's eyes were full of tenderness and pampering.

It seems that this matter cannot be solved today, and he does not dare to confront Zhao Huan head-on. He is the one who wants to suffer, and the only option is to admit defeat.

Zhao Huan only looked at him seriously when his expression changed and he was thinking about how to deal with it. He is in his forties, with an elegant and chic gray gown, a thin cheek, and a serious eyebrow. At first glance, he looks like a polite scumbag.

Zhao Huan: Hypocrite, don't be a coward, come on! If you fight hard, we, the mud and rocks in the ravine, will be afraid of you, a rotten egg with white skin. If I don't peel off your skin and let all the bad things out of you, you will have to act like a clown behind your back.

"Tell me!" He looked at Zhao Huan feebly, without his previous condescending attitude, "What do you want to do today?"

"Ha!" Zhao Huan shook his head, really stupid. The more this happens, the more careful he has to be. He doesn't want to let the tiger return to the mountain and leave behind troubles. "It doesn't matter, there are always times when you are old and confused, so you don't have to worry about what happened today."

"Nothing!" He regained his gentleness and smiled at the corner of his mouth. , "For the sake of justice and for the safety of both parties in the future, Master Gaotai left a calligraphy ink to record what happened a few years ago and what he did today, so that in the future, Master, you will forget things too much and do something stupid to hurt you." It's our business."

Zhao Huan: It's a common problem for people to forget the pain after the scar is healed. Especially for this kind of hypocrite, who is treacherous, deceitful, petty, and human. How can we keep him alert at all times if he doesn't spare any effort? If he can be reminded of what happened today, he will be saddened and turn against others, that will be very satisfying!

"You, you, me." Master Xu's fingers trembled slightly. How is this different from the confession and the Yamen case record? Isn't he going to be threatened for the rest of his life?

Master Xu's mind turned over and over again, and his reason told him: he cannot write, he must not write. But how can we pass this level if we don't write? Even if he had a chance to escape today, what if he decided to make a big fuss and fight to the death?

"Don't worry, Master Xu." Zhao Huan had already seen through his thoughts, "As long as everything goes well in the future, this calligraphy treasure will never see the light of day. Mu family, you should understand, as for me?"

Zhao Huan smiled faintly, his attitude becoming more and more warm like sunshine. Warmth, but what he said made Master Xu even more frightened. He didn't dare to delay any longer and decided to write it immediately. After writing it, he quickly left this frightening person.

"I won't offend anyone unless they offend me. If someone offends me, he will die." Zhao Huan said this sentence word by word, and each word was so hard that it seemed to hit people's hearts directly.

.........

"Daughter-in-law, you are so awesome."

Mu Chenxi's eyes shone with admiration. She waved the confession written by Mrs. Xu in her hand. After reading it with disgust, she said: "The handwriting is really bad. , not as good as me."

"Really?" Zhao Huan told him about Master Xu while cooking dinner, "You have to look at people when dealing with people, like Master Xu who is hypocritical in front of others and sinister behind his back, like a poisonous snake. If you are waiting for an opportunity to bite someone, you have to fight to the end without giving him any room."

"Of course, we cannot beat the odds and do things that exceed our capabilities. We must accumulate strength and clearly understand our own advantages. Defeat the opponent when the attack is sure to hit, and make sure that he can't leave any trouble while struggling. "

These things are complicated, Zhao Huan doesn't want to teach him, as long as he is there, he will always be protected from harm, leaving a pure mind and a clean heart. people.

But since the Mu family wants Mu Chenxi to have an heir, they will not stay here in the future. They will teach him as much as they can, so that he can protect them.

"I know." Mu Chenxi smiled, looking at Zhao Huan's brows filled with joy, "Let's not talk about that annoying Master Xu. Let's talk about opening a shop to make money and talk about our happy things."

Chapter 22

After Master Xu walked away in despair, the Mu family sat in the main room with big eyes and small eyes, all with lingering fears about what happened today.

Father Mu looked at Mu Chenhui and Mu Chenchu. The two sons were capable and kind-hearted, with a warm-blooded temperament. However, they had never seen big scenes and could not handle things like Master Xu. They were born with a sense of awe.

"Alas." He sighed deeply, and he was not like this. "If it weren't for Chen Xi's wife today, Master Xu would not let us go, and the situation might be worse than three years ago."

"He is targeting our family. "Yeah." Mu Chenchu ​​said bitterly.

"Dad." Mu Chenhui didn't say anything about this, but looked at Mu's father hesitantly, "What you did today was unethical. Even if you wanted to find a wife for Chen Xi and let him have children, you should tell your brother-in-law. " That's right."

"How could I not know?" Mu Dad said helplessly, "I'm sorry for that kid. Besides, we also know the consequences of offending Mr. Xu, so we thought that Chen Xi wouldn't be able to refuse now." He shouldn't be blamed too much. "

Dad Mu knew Master Xu a long time ago and didn't want to have anything to do with him, so why would he get married to him, otherwise nothing would have happened before.

I just couldn't afford to offend him, so I thought of being humble and taking advantage of Mu Chenxi's current situation to smooth things over and try not to end up like the last time.

"Just in time." Mother Mu said suddenly. She was frightened by Mrs. Xu just now, and now she heard them discussing this matter. "Take this opportunity to tell Chen Xi about marrying another housewife, so that we can make arrangements." , many trustees are asking me now."

"Do you think Chen Xi can agree?" Dad Mu felt a little annoyed when he heard her talk about this again, but he still worried about it even though he knew it was impossible, "How about those two children? Stay here! Don't mention this again in the future."

"You two go to Chen Xi's place to see how close he is to you." Dad Mu said to his two sons again. He felt ashamed that he had almost compromised. "I won't talk to you again. My brother-in-law explained that this kind of thing will never happen again."

He felt ashamed to see Zhao Huan now. He was so angry that his old wife was talking about leaving an heir for his son, and he was threatened by Master Xu today and almost couldn't insist on compromising. It's not fair to Zhao Huan at all.

.........

Ten days later, a wooden art studio was born in the town.

In modern times, Zhao Huan was selling online. Maybe it was because it was his first time to actually open a store, and he was satisfied with everything he looked at.

The store is spacious and bright, divided into east and west areas. The east area is a boutique area, and the west area is a general area, which is divided into two using the middle door aisle.

There is a small yard at the back, two main rooms, two side rooms, and a well, which is very convenient for both business and living.

"Brother-in-law, are you looking for Chenxi?" Mu Chenhui asked when he saw him coming.

"I'm not looking for it, I just came out for a walk when I was tired."

With the foundation of him and Mu Chenxi setting up a stall to sell ornaments, business has been good in the past few days since the opening. Zhao Huan was busy making ornaments, and Mu Chenxi wanted to study, so he asked brothers Mu Chenhui and Mu Chenchu ​​to visit the store.

After walking around the store, Zhao Huan decided to go see Mu Chenxi. Without asking, you knew that he was in the study nearby. From a distance, you could see him holding up the wooden boat specially carved for him to show off.

A white shirt embroidered with a few green bamboo branches makes her look even more elegant. With sharp eyebrows and bright eyes, a handsome appearance, and a smile on his eyebrows, he was talking eloquently. Anyone who saw him at this moment would not believe that he was Mu Juren who was rumored to be stupid.

Since Mu Chenxi opened the business, he has been hanging out in the study every day, either reading books or promoting their store, which has attracted a lot of business. For this reason, Zhao Huan also gave gifts to the shopkeeper to prevent Mu Chenxi from being disliked.

It's not that Zhao Huan is greedy for this small profit, but because Mu Chenxi likes it, he is allowed to come out and play. Being able to train others to be sober and learn how to make money will be of great benefit in the future.

He met the shopkeeper's eyes, nodded slightly to say hello, turned around and left without disturbing Mu Chenxi, as long as he was happy.

"Old man, is there something wrong with this plaque?"

Zhao Huan turned around and saw an old man standing at the door of their store, looking up at the plaque on the door with his hands behind his back, frowning slightly as if he was puzzled.

Most of the shops have big characters in gold paint on a black background. They are expensive and they all look like they were born to the same mother. They are all the same and there is no difference at all.

Zhao Huan was so disgusted that he asked Mu Chenxi, who was better at writing than him, to write the inscription, and he carved it into a plaque with his own hands. Save money and be satisfied with the takeout promotion of their Muyi Xuan. You can see his skills without even entering the door.

"The edge of the pen is like a knife, and the movement is light and smooth." The old man ignored Zhao Huan's words, as if saying to himself, "The words are like the person, the character is mature, but it is a little complicated."

In order to carve, Zhao Huan also studied calligraphy and painting. It's just that the time was too short and I didn't go into too much depth. His carving skills are valued for their proficiency, spiritual charm, and full of emotion.

It's just that he never sells such works. He keeps them for his own collection and only sells works that do not contain his own emotions.

Hearing these words of the old man and seeing his leisurely posture, he was an ancient cultural man, an elegant man full of poems and books.

Mu Chenxi's current state is indeed very difficult to figure out, and even Zhao Huan has not figured it out. He is serious when he is reading, joyful when he is happy, and his eyes are dark and disturbing when he is dissatisfied.

Rely on yourself and keep every word in mind. He is close to Mu's father and two brothers, but he strictly follows etiquette and rules.

Some turned a blind eye to other members of the Mu family, while others had an indifferent attitude. The only exception is the children of the Mu family, who are sometimes affectionate and sometimes harsh, and occasionally a little disgusted.

As for outsiders, they are even more unpredictable and unpredictable. Zhao Huan didn't dare to be interested in these things. As long as Mu Chenxi could have normal contact with people and not be bullied, he could do whatever else he wanted.

Zhao Huan saw that the old man ignored his question and didn't say much to him. He raised his legs and was about to enter the store.

"Wait a moment."

The old man stopped him and looked up and down. The young man in front of him is gentle and handsome, his eyes are clean and clear, and he exudes a peaceful atmosphere of time.

"Do you know who made this plaque?" He pointed to the plaque on the door. He didn't believe that a craftsman had such skills and could write calligraphy that looked like everyone's.

"It was written by a family member and carved by a boy." There was no need to hide it, Zhao Huan told him directly.

"Old sir, you can come into the store and take a look. There are many carved wooden ornaments. If you like to pick two to admire or play with, it will be fun."

After saying that, Zhao Huan turned around and left. As for whether this person can enter the store or not, , just let him go. Men of letters were very particular about things, so he was impatient with this, so he might as well be busy making ornaments!

The boutique area he has prepared does not have a few exquisitely carved works. He must seize the time to prepare more in order to attract more people.

Zhao Huan turned around neatly, but the old man behind him was stunned. He thought that everywhere he went he was greeted with respect and fawning smiles, and he was rushed forward and surrounded to try to build relationships, but now he was ignored by a boy.

Chapter 23

The whole room was filled with wood carvings, flowers, birds, animals, and various decorations. Xiao Changqing looked at them in novelty.

The plaque outside was entirely made of wood. He looked quite innovative, and was attracted by the large characters carved on it, so he stopped to admire it for a moment.

Stirred by Zhao Huan's indifferent attitude, he decided to come in and take a look at what was in the store. He didn't expect there to be so many novelties.

Not bad. I have never seen a finished product completely made of wood. What I have seen is mostly carving techniques used in architecture and furniture.

He turned around and found that the items on display were all ordinary objects with simple patterns and careless carvings. These could be made by a craftsman.

When he turned his eyes to the east, he suddenly walked over quickly. Each of the ornaments was skillful and vivid, as if they were given life.

This was the master's technique, and Xiao Changqing was secretly surprised. He knew that there were several master-level craftsmen in Da Rong, and the patterns they carved were so lifelike and vivid that few people could use them.

He wanted to take a closer look to see if there was any difference between the carving craftsmanship and the ones he had seen, but suddenly he met a pair of goshawk eyes, which frightened him so much that he almost fell down.

The goshawk's eyes are fierce, and looking at it is like being stared at by an enemy, making people afraid to act rashly. It spreads its wings and is about to fly, with a fierce and evil aura rushing towards its face, as if it can take a bite of the person it targets at any time, and will not stop until it pecks out a piece of meat.

No need to look closely at the others, Xiao Changqing knew they were all of this level. He took a breath and relaxed a little, turned around and smiled at Mu Chenhui, who was standing not far away, "I wonder if there are any other decorations. These are a bit distasteful."

"The guest is not satisfied?" Mu Chenhui gave him a strange look, How many people praise their brother-in-law's craftsmanship, but he is not satisfied with it. How harsh this is!

"I wonder if we can invite the craftsman to come out and discuss it in detail?" Xiao Changqing said.

He wanted to see who could have such a skill that no one knew existed, and then the figure of Zhao Huan suddenly flashed across his mind.

This is impossible. He is too young and has not yet reached his prime. How could he have such superb skills? He subconsciously ignored what Zhao Huan said just now that the plaque on the door was carved by himself, and he denied it without hesitation.

"Brother, there is a dissatisfied customer outside and wants to talk to you." Mu Chenhui went to the backyard to find Zhao Huan at Xiao Changqing's request.

"If you're not satisfied, don't buy it. There's nothing to discuss." Zhao Huan put down the carving knife in his hand and walked out and said.

He knew that Mu Chenhui couldn't handle it, so he went to the store to see who made such a request. He just had nothing to do.

"What's the dissatisfaction of this old man?"

Zhao Huan saw the person looking at the plaque at the door, raised his eyebrows and said, "Is it the style of the decorations here that I don't like, or the size?"

"Haha." Xiao Changqing was looking at him. Coming over with Mu Chenhui, he knew that he had underestimated the young man in front of him, "I am confident that I don't think I am dissatisfied with your craftsmanship."

"The dissatisfaction is just because of your craftsmanship." Zhao Huan smiled faintly, "Besides, I don't like mornings. Just leave, why bother talking to me? I'm not a cunning and weird person."

"Hahaha."

Xiao Changqing smiled happily: This young man looks gentle, and he has a good temper. He can't be judged by his appearance.

"I have an old friend who likes novelty things." Xiao Changqing liked Zhao Huan's straightforward approach, so he stated his request bluntly, "His birthday is coming soon and he wants to find something as a birthday gift. Is there any suitable item that I can recommend? "

I just finished carving a piece of Eight Immortals to celebrate my birthday. If I like it, I can take it."

This is just a small thing. He just has a finished product that he hasn't put out yet. He can sell it to anyone. If you don't like it, you can also customize it according to the other party's requirements.

On top of a giant turtle stood the Eight Immortals' law-enforcement weapons, all in different shapes and beaming with joy. Each of them also held a longevity peach in his hand, which can be said to match the occasion.

Xiao Changqing followed Zhao Huan to the backyard. When he saw the one-meter-sized Eight Immortals in front of him celebrating his birthday, he nodded with satisfaction and said, "Not bad, suitable for a birthday gift."

His eyes swept around Zhao Huan's studio, and suddenly fell on a On top of the huge disk, I was immediately attracted to it, and I felt a sense of joy in my heart.

Birds and cranes have different postures, and their bodies are lifelike. The only obvious thing is that they are all full of vitality and festive, and anyone who looks at them will feel a sense of joy.

"This, this." Xiao Changqing was a little excited, and his tone was uncontrollably trembling, "This is a property owned by an owner. I wonder if I can sell it to you."

"That's fine," Zhao Huan said, a little surprised by his sudden excitement. Emotion, "But the carving is not finished yet. It will take a few days. If you can wait, you can pick it up in five days."

"Yes, yes, yes." Xiao Changqing said immediately. The first time he saw it, he knew that there was no need to look for it anymore. Suitable for his needs, "You can decide the price at any price."

Zhao Huan's craftsmanship can be said to be priceless, but in this small place, he may not know his own value.

And he is determined to get it. No matter how much Zhao Huan asks, he will buy it immediately. It is rare to find such a suitable thing.

"One thousand taels." Zhao Huan didn't get excited because of him. Seeing that he was determined to win, he raised the price, and still based on the price he had set in advance, "I don't know what the old man is doing, so I can decide on a name."

"I have thought of a few before . "A hundred birds and a thousand cranes welcome the spring, a hundred birds and a thousand cranes celebrate the millennium, and a hundred birds and a thousand cranes wish a thousand years. You can name it according to your own preferences or needs."

Zhao Huan saw that Xiao Changqing would be of great use, so he asked him to decide on his own. Name, "Leave your name so I can engrave it. If you don't need a name, that's fine. Everything is customer-oriented."

"It's also for birthday celebrations." Xiao Changqing pondered for a moment and then said it, but the name was not suitable for a while. , "Let me think about it, I must choose a good one."

Zhao Huan smiled and said: "I am a bad namer, and those names are not pleasing to the eye. You need to be more careful when using them for birthday celebrations. If you have a good name, I will carve it. "Daughter-in-law .

" Mu Chenxi came in from the outside, smiling like a flower, holding up the wooden boat in her hand, "I sold three boats, and the deposit has been paid."

"Well, our Chenxi is great." Zhao Huan gave him a thumbs up and praised him, "I'll go to Hongxiang Building to buy some vegetables later, and we'll come back to celebrate."

"Okay." Mu Chenxi was even happier when she heard this, put down the wooden boat and rolled up her sleeves, "I'll steam the rice first. Let's go to the restaurant and order food."

"This one?" Xiao Changqing has been observing Mu Chenxi since he came in. Finding that he had good looks and demeanor, and a pure and talented personality, he no longer looked down upon him. He looked at Zhao Huan, "But the person who wrote the plaque?"

"Yes." Zhao Huan was startled, not expecting him to ask this.

"Yes." Xiao Changqing nodded, "He is a smart person, no wonder he can write elusive words."

He changed the topic, looked at Zhao Huan and said: "I wonder if I can ask this young master to help me choose auspicious words for these hundreds of birds and thousands of cranes ." " Ruyi's name?"

"What name?" Mu Chenxi listened carefully and asked Zhao Huan, "Daughter-in-law, do you want to name

this bird ?" I can't think of anything good." Zhao Huan said nonchalantly.

"This is for birthday celebrations. It is given to a distinguished nobleman." Xiao Changqing said.

He wanted to see what kind of distinctive name this person with clear eyes, as clean and pure as a newborn baby, could come up with.

Chapter 24

"Why do you need to choose a name? Isn't it better to give it to the noble person and let the noble person choose it by himself?" Mu Chenxi looked a little confused, "Others may not like the name you like, just give it as a gift to say birthday wishes."

Xiao Changqing choked: yes! Why do you have to choose a good name and send it, and just let the other party pick it up by themselves. It saves you the trouble and avoids the problem of not having your satisfaction, and it will be difficult to change the name after it is engraved on it.

Zhao Huan heard what Mu Chenxi said and thought about the same truth. He smiled and said: "Chenxi is smart, I have never thought about whether others like it or not. From now on, no matter what the finished product is, there will no longer be a name engraved on it, and a name will be placed next to the ornaments." Write the name of the ornament on the sign. If the guest doesn't like it, he can take it back by himself. "

" Haha." Xiao Changqing smiled, and in a blink of an eye, the name was gone. "I'll take this Eight Immortals' birthday greetings first, and come back in five days. "Take these hundred birds and thousand cranes."

"Okay, the Eight Immortals wish you 380 taels of silver." Zhao Huan said.

"This is five hundred taels, and the rest is a deposit." Xiao Changqing took out a silver check and handed it to Zhao Huan.

"Write a voucher." Zhao Huan took it and turned around to tell Mu Chenxi. He handed him the banknote and asked him to take it to the store in front to enter the account.

"Daughter-in-law, this old man has a lot of silver notes in his wallet. If you sell less, you should get more money." Mu Chenxi stared at Xiao Changqing's back and said dullly.

"It's okay." Zhao Huan smiled and patted his arm, secretly feeling funny, "I'll come back next time, don't be in a hurry."

Xiao Changqing paused: I haven't gone far yet! Why don't you worry about my money bag so openly?

.........

"Shopkeeper, order a few dishes to take away."

Mu Chenxi took the food box, stood in front of the counter and said with a bright smile: "Crystal pork elbow, shrimp balls in clear soup, braised crucian carp, and a roast goose. I want one." Whole one!"

"Okay, Mu Juren, wait a moment, let the chef prepare it for you right away." The shopkeeper saw Zhao Huan following outside the door, nodded slightly to say hello, and then smiled at Mu Chenxi.

Many people in the town knew about Mu Chenxi, but few knew him. He studied in a private school all day long and rarely went out to hang out. Later he went to the county town to study, and only some people who studied and had a good reputation knew him.

"Hey! Aren't you stupid? Why are you still ordering food?"

This voice was not very surprising, but the person was speaking at the railing outside the box on the second floor, and people in the lobby below could hear it clearly.

Mu Chenxi raised his head and looked in the direction where the sound came from. Two elegant young men in brocade were standing at the railing looking at him.

Judging from the situation, it was the young man in the sky blue gown who said this. When Mu Chenxi looked over, he hurriedly covered his mouth, his big eyes rolling around, looking a little embarrassed.

The young man in a white shirt next to him nodded to Mu Chenxi gracefully and said hello politely.

"Idiots don't know who is stupid." Mu Chenxi's eyes showed a little smile, showing a little starlight, like clear water with layers of ripples and colorful dazzling light, "I know who is stupid."

After he finished speaking, he smiled leisurely, Look at them like they are fools. The two people upstairs were stunned and did not understand what he meant. They were still immersed in his vivid and bright smile and did not recover for a while.

"Haha." The shopkeeper let out an unclear chuckle, shook his head and looked at Mu Chenxi sitting in the lobby waiting for the food. He called the waiter over and said, "Make a pot of tea for Mu Juren."

Zhao Huan was worried that he was alone. He came out to order and quietly followed behind to watch without letting Mu Chenxi notice, exercising his courage and independence.

When he heard these words while leaning outside the restaurant, he couldn't help but feel a sense of relief. He hadn't been taught in vain for so long, and the possibility of being bullied outside was getting smaller and smaller.

"Who are you calling stupid?" The young man in blue reacted and asked with his eyes widened in annoyance.

He didn't mean to say anything about Mu Chenxi, but he had met him before and heard that something happened in Rongdu where he became stupid. But today he didn't look stupid when he saw him, so he exclaimed in surprise.

The young man in white beside him smiled and said nothing, obviously watching the fun. A good friend doesn't pay attention to his words and deeds, and others take advantage of him to fight back. This is what he brought on himself, and he deserves to be taught a lesson.

He was also curious that unlike the rumors, Mu Chenxi showed no sign of stupidity. Curiosity prompted him not to stop his friend, wanting to see how Mu Chenxi would respond.

"What did I say?" Mu Chenxi's innocent eyes were filled with confusion. She looked at the two people on the second floor, blinked her eyes as bright as the morning light, and suddenly realized, "Oh, I know, it turns out you are the stupid one!"

"You can't blame me for this, you said it yourself." Mu Chenxi waved her hand at him, "Don't blame others, you can ask other people."

He pointed to a few guests sitting in the lobby on the first floor, He raised a simple and harmless smile, puffed out his chest and said confidently: "I have a witness!"

"You!" The young man in blue was so angry that he didn't know how to answer. He knew that he meant to talk about himself, but he didn't. evidence.

"Brother Wang, forget it." Li Shaojie, the young man in white, said with a smile. He looked at his aggrieved friend and said, "You are not being unreasonable if you continue to say anything. Mu Juren doesn't mean any harm to him."

"Huh." Wang Qingquan smiled happily at the sight. Mu Chenxi angrily waved his sleeves and turned around to enter the back compartment, "I don't talk nonsense with fools."

Li Shaojie saw that he was frustrated, waved his sleeves and left directly, forgetting to maintain any grace, and helplessly shook his head: This temper, You will suffer sooner or later, and you will catch up today!

"Mu Juren, I'm sorry." He raised his hand and saluted Mu Chenxi, "Brother Wang didn't mean any harm. Seeing as it was an unspoken mistake, please forgive me."

"It's okay, he You didn't say anything to me." Mu Chenxi refused to admit that she was called a fool, and shook her head to deny it. Anyone who admits it is a fool.

Li Shaojie: "............."

What does Mu Chenxi mean? Li Shaojie was a little confused. Seeing that he didn't care and didn't accept the apology, and didn't even look at her anymore, she felt bored and turned around and went back to the box.

"Daughter-in-law, I caught you."

Zhao Huan was still waiting outside the restaurant. In order not to let Mu Chenxi find out, he deliberately stood in a secret position at the door. Who knew that he suddenly jumped out and stood in front of Zhao Huan.

"Hahaha." Mu Chenxi was startled when he saw him, and laughed happily, "Daughter-in-law, you must have missed me, so you secretly came to find me. You were afraid that I would find out that you were embarrassed, so you thought of hiding here, right?"

"You are the only one who is smart." Zhao Huan was dumbfounded by what he said, "How did you find me? I have been standing at the door of our store, watching you come in quickly."

"I know that my wife will not trust me to do it by myself. Mu Chenxi raised her chin triumphantly, "I didn't look back on purpose, waiting for you to find me."

He leaned his head into the restaurant, motioned Zhao Huan to look at the shopkeeper standing at the counter, and said with a smile, "He looked out and ordered. " He lowered his head and smiled at me. I knew you must be outside."

Mu Chenxi's eyes were obviously disgusted, and she obviously thought the shopkeeper was stupid. Then she shook Zhao Huan's hand happily and said: " Daughter-in-law, let's go in for tea. It's so funny that there's a fool in there. He's so stupid and it's so fun."

Chapter 25

"Eat a piece of roast goose."

Zhao Huan saw that Mu Chenxi was unhappy, just because he didn't let himself see the stupid fool in his mouth. He even ate with a straight face as if someone owed him money.

She gave him some chopsticks and said, "You will get infected if you stay with stupid people for a long time. Then you won't be so smart. It's better not to see them."

Mu Chenxi: I can say that I want my wife to see me. It's so powerful that it makes that stupid guy so angry that he can't do anything about it?

"Why am I infected? Can't I infect them?" Mu Chenxi looked puzzled. Are they so powerful? If they are infected, you should infect them yourself.

"..." Zhao Huan: What does this mean? I don't understand.

Seeing his wife's confusion, Mu Chenxi finally smiled and said, "How could they be so stupid and make me stupid? I should be the one who made them smart!"

"Ahem, cough, cough." Zhao Huan almost mouthed The rice inside squirted out, and the IQ of a four or five-year-old almost made him faint.

"Drink water." Mu Chenxi hurriedly handed him a glass of water and patted him on the back, "Don't eat in such a hurry. I want a whole roast goose. We have enough to eat."

Zhao Huan: Yes, I am greedy . of. I was afraid that there wouldn't be enough food and others would grab it from me, which would make me choke.

He took a sip of water with an expressionless expression. Mu Chenxi's logic was too strong for most people to understand. It seemed that he had been ignored a lot these days.

"Then you haven't thought about why you want to infect them with your intelligence, so you don't suffer a loss?"

"Yes! Why?" Mu Chenxi frowned, thinking deeply.

Mu Chenhui and Mu Chenchu ​​looked at them amused. They had just said these boring words all day long. At first, they kept saying a few words, but now they could do whatever they wanted without changing their expressions.

"Eat." Zhao Huan saw that he was holding the bowl without moving and pushed him, "After you finish eating, think about it slowly. The food will be cold in a while."

He was also a small retaliator. Who told Mu Chenxi to do it just now? He almost fainted, and he had to come up with a question that made him rack his brains.

.........

Father Mu sat at the entrance of the village and looked at the official road opposite. After a while, his sons came back. He is very leisurely now, and his children can all be successful, especially Zhao Huan, who has skills and can start a business, and he has brought up his other two sons.

He feels that this is good. Brothers, friends and brothers support each other. This is the way to prosperity. Whether you can be an official or not is not that important, as long as your family is harmonious, loving, and safe.

"Brother Mu, I heard that your family has a shop in the town, and the business is very good. Several of your sons are working there."

"It must be good. How about all the brothers go."

"But, I heard that it is the daughter-in-law who opens the shop . Yes, Chenhui and Chenchu ​​are here to help, the shop has no role for them."

Dad Mu listened quietly and allowed these boring old guys to discuss enthusiastically. He knew that they meant no harm, they were all old brothers for many years, and they understood each other fairly well.

He listened to his own gossip in silence, enjoying himself, and watched them argue with red faces and did not say a word. Whoever asked them to talk quickly had nothing to do.

"Brother, please say something and let's see which one of us is right."

Mu's father wanted to sit on the wall and watch, but someone refused to let him go. He pulled him and insisted on telling them one, two, three, and let them judge who was right.

"The shop is owned by Chenxi's wife. He has the skills to support it." Mu's father was helpless and simply stopped watching the excitement and explained the matter directly, "Chenhui and Chenchu ​​are going to help and pay for the work."

He finished . He felt something was wrong, and added: "Chen Xi and the others are doing business, so of course the brothers have to help. Chen Xi's wife also wants to help them. It's hard to find work outside and she can't make much, so why not go to his place? Help save worry."

"It's just that the families are separated. It's good to give them a job. How can I give them a shop?

No one said that they would split the shop. It's just that the relationship between the three brothers is so good. , Guess whether I can give you some bonuses."

As the old men quarreled again, Mu's father looked amused. It was not their own family's business, but he was more concerned about it than he, the father, was.

"Dad, Dad." Mu Chenxi saw his father sitting under a tree at the entrance of the village, talking to a few old men, and waved to his father to get in the car, "I bought a roast goose and went home to drink."

Mu's father made a mistake and didn't realize it. Focusing on the official road, they drove the mule cart back.

"You also have a drink with Dad." Dad Mu smiled.

"If you don't want to drink, let brother and the others drink with you." Mu Chenxi shook his head and moved towards Zhao Huan in disgust, "It tastes too bad, I don't want it."

"Hahaha."

Mu Chenhui and the others in the car were all attracted to him. It's funny, Mu Chenxi has never drank alcohol before, and his family is also poor. Mu's father is reluctant to buy alcohol because he has never tasted it.

Now that life has slowed down a bit, Zhao Huan bought two more bottles of wine for Dad Mu, so he could have a few drinks at home if he had nothing to do. Sometimes Mu Chenhui and the others would drink with his father, but he would not take a sip after tasting the wine.

.........

"Dad, let me pour it for you." Mu Chenchu ​​and his eldest brother were drinking with his father. He happily told his father how much money he sold today, "My brother-in-law has nothing to say about his craftsmanship. The ornaments can be sold for hundreds of taels or even thousands of taels."

He said "tsk, tsk, tsk" a few times, but he looked like he didn't know what was good about it. He couldn't sell it for so much money anyway. Will buy.

"What do you know?" Mu Chenhui glared at him, "Have you ever seen anyone selling these things carved by my brother-in-law? If you don't understand, don't talk nonsense. Can those rich nobles have a vision comparable to yours? There must be some It's special."

"Yes, Chenhui is right." Dad Mu was very happy after hearing this. He took a sip from the wine glass and said with a smile: "It's a good thing that business is good, but I remind you that you shouldn't say anything outside. Don't say a word, don't cause trouble for Chen Xi and his wife. Wealth attracts people's attention, and there are many rebels in the family.

"Don't worry, dad," Mu Chenhui said about this. He knew it well, "My brother-in-law said today that we should learn carving skills from him and recruit a few more people to help in the shop. I want to discuss the candidates with dad."

"Your brother-in-law wants to teach you?" Dad Mu was afraid that he heard wrongly. , asked again hurriedly without caring about drinking.

"Yes." Mu Chenhui explained to his father in a good mood. Zhao Huan also shocked him when he said, "Brother-in-law said that when learning a craft, you also have to see whether you have talent and are willing to work hard, otherwise it won't work. We will definitely achieve something, so don't worry, just learn from him diligently."

"Yes." Mu Chenchu ​​put down his chopsticks, full of gratitude to Zhao Huan, "My brother-in-law said that he can also teach outsiders' crafts and wants to open a shop. To make money, you can't think about spreading your craft to others. Of course, you must keep your family close to you first."

The father and son looked at each other and were silent for a long time. How difficult it is to learn a craft. Some people may not be able to learn anything even if they work for a few years for free.

If he can be taught and learn some skills, then the status of the master will be higher than that of his biological father. If he is always served and filial, he will also be able to support him until he is old.

They discussed this matter for a long time, thinking over and over again about the candidates. I'm afraid they didn't get the right candidates and hired some ambitious people.

Mu Chenhui and Mu Chenchu ​​also made up their minds to learn the craft from their brother-in-law and not allow outsiders to have access to it, otherwise it would be detrimental to their brother-in-law and the others.

The father and son were nervous and grateful, not knowing how to treat Zhao Huan. Little did they know that Zhao Huan didn't pay attention to recruiting people at all, and their behavior when they brought in candidates made them feel ashamed.

Chapter 26

"Master Liu, long time no see." The shopkeeper saw Liu Wenqing coming and greeted him with a smile.

"It's been a long time." Liu Wenqing took a deep breath and felt much better. "I have been studying hard at home recently and haven't left the house for half a month."

His father didn't know why he was so crazy. He suddenly forced him to study at home. How are you today? It's easy to slip out by buying pen and ink.

He was not the eldest son and would not inherit the family business. He was serious about his studies and his grades were acceptable. Liu Wenqing had a bad feeling about his father's sudden and strict request.

Wouldn't it be for him to pursue an official career? There is no need for their Shang Jia family to change its doors. Things are not very good now, and he feels that the future will be much more miserable because of his thoughts at this moment.

The waiter brought the pen and ink he needed. Liu Wenqing seemed to remember something and looked out the door. There was nothing there.

"Muju's wood carvings are no longer for sale?"

"Sell them, and open a shop next door."

A clear and sweet voice rang in his ears, frightening him so much that he suddenly turned his head and saw that Mu Chenxi didn't know when Standing behind him with a smile.

"Brother Liu, long time no see." Mu Chenxi raised her hand and saluted.

"Mu Juren." Liu Wenqing returned the gift.

He really just asked casually, with no other intention. There was no need to show up in such a timely manner, there was really no need.

"I promised to prepare something for Brother Liu before, but I was asked to wait."

Mu Chenxi has been waiting to sell him something, but he just can't wait for anyone to show up. After meeting today, nothing can make him run away.

"Many people wanted to buy it, but I didn't sell it. I kept it for Brother Liu." Mu Chenxi looked a little aggrieved, as if Liu Wenqing didn't keep his word.

"..." Liu Wenqing had a headache. The wood carvings were really good and quite innovative, so he just looked at them when he was bored.

A thing made of wood, no matter how exquisite and clever, cannot be shown off or given away, so it is really difficult to be elegant.

"Thank you, Mu Juren. A gentleman does not take what others like. Everything has its soul and destiny. How can you miss it when you meet the person you are destined for? It really makes me feel ashamed."

"It doesn't matter. I have a lot of things in my shop. I can't miss this and that. " Brother Liu can rest assured if he returns empty-handed."

Mu Chenxi's sincere eyes and upright attitude made Liu Wenqing even more depressed. He was refusing politely, couldn't Mu Chenxi hear it?

"Besides, a gentleman honors his promises and keeps his word. Since he promised to brother Liu, how can he forget his loyalty to his wealth?" The words were sonorous and powerful. Mu Chenxi specially emphasized the words "honoring his promises and keeping his word".

He was still afraid that Liu Wenqing wouldn't understand, so he reminded him again: "I haven't seen Brother Liu for so long, and I thought you had forgotten about it. But Chen Xi didn't forget, so naturally he had to keep his promise and become the one who broke it."

"I. "Liu Wenqing didn't know how to respond. He was almost forced to buy those wood carvings. When did he agree to buy them again?

Mu Chenxi completely ignored his tact, helplessness and entanglement, while the shopkeeper looked on amused.

Mu Chenxi has invited many people to his study these days to admire the wood carvings in their shop, and he has sold a lot of them one after another, but it has never been like this.

He probably invited Liu Wenqing because he had a rich family background and was an elegant person. The shopkeeper has been doing business for a lifetime, so he can naturally see that Liu Wenqing is no match for Mu Chenxi, and he will definitely not be able to escape today.

.........

"The cousin is here." Zhao Huan saw Mu Chenhui leading four people over and knew that this was the person invited to see the shop.

"Brother-in-law, I'm here to help you. Let's see what my cousin can do. Just tell me." Mu Chenxing has a cheerful personality and is familiar with Zhao Huan.

"I really need my cousin to help take care of it. We have been busy recently, so I will leave the shop to my cousin."

Zhao Huan asked them to sit down and took the teapot to make tea. Mu Chenhui took him over, so he sat down. Down.

Mu Chenxing took a look at the small courtyard. It was well decorated and tidied up.

Now they are sitting under the jujube tree in the corner of the yard, which blocks a lot of sunlight, blocks the heat and brings coolness to people.

"Brother-in-law, your environment is good, and the shop in front is also very big." Mu Chenxing said.

"It's okay." Zhao Huan smiled.

He looked at the people he saw, and besides his eldest cousin, he also knew someone else, who was the third cousin of Mu Chenxi's third uncle's family.

He could guess the other two people without any introduction. Mu Chenhui had told him beforehand who they were looking for.

A man in his thirties was Mu Chenchu's uncle. He studied carpentry when he was young, but he didn't learn any skills. He worked in vain for several years and returned home to farm.

Another boy of fourteen or five years old is Mu Chenhui's brother-in-law. It was Mrs. Liu who pestered Mu Chenhui to recruit help for her brother, but Mu Chenhui refused and chose this brother-in-law, who was said to be of good character and honest.

Zhao Huan wanted to laugh a little when he saw these people. Two of them were men in their thirties, and the other two were teenagers. This combination was quite matching.

"Here comes the tea." Mu Chenhui took the teapot and poured tea for them one by one. "Try it. I bought some new tea yesterday. It costs one tael of silver per bag and weighs only three taels."

"Ouch! Mu Chenxing felt very distressed when he heard this, "We are not outsiders. What are we doing with this? Just pour a bowl of water.

" He didn't have any scruples, "My brother-in-law said that guests should be well entertained when they come to visit him. He's already entertained outsiders, why can't he be reluctant to give it to his own family?"

Upon hearing this, the few people sitting all looked at Zhao Huan, their eyes widening . They were so close that the unfamiliarity and restraint just now disappeared a lot.

"Brother-in-law, let me introduce you." Mu Chenhui said to Zhao Huan after everyone had taken a few sips of tea.

"No introduction is needed." Zhao Huan smiled. He had already mentioned who it was in advance, so it would be foolish to introduce himself again. "Both the eldest cousin and the third cousin know each other. The remaining one is the eldest brother of the second brother's family, and the other is The eldest brother's younger brother is easy to recognize."

"I forgot." Mu Chenhui smiled, "I told you who he was in advance. It's easy to guess."

"Yeah" Zhao Huan looked at the people sitting around. The four of them had a plan in their minds, "Cousin, please help manage the shop. You happen to be literate and can be the shopkeeper, earning two taels of silver a month. What do you think of it, cousin?" "

Oh my God!" Mu Chenxing said with eyes. He stared like a bell, and his mouth moved for a long time before closing it, "This, this is too much, just open a few hundred words. The few words I know have already been eaten, how can I be a shopkeeper."

"No. It's okay, let Chen Xi teach you. It's not convenient for my family to learn, so that's it."

Zhao Huan looked at Wang Chunshan again and said, "Brother Wang is in the backyard with us, doing some simple carpentry, it doesn't matter. I can teach you, one tael of silver a month."

"As for you two, you can work as a waiter in the shop in front of me, with a salary of 600 coins a month." Zhao Huan arranged for these two young people, and he didn't want to talk nonsense. , but for the sake of relatives, I still explained, "You do different jobs, so the wages cannot be the same. If you do well, you can be transferred to another place in the future."

"No, I don't think it's too little." Mu Chenhui's brother-in-law waved his hands hurriedly, unable to hide the smile on his face, "It's already a lot. Brother and the others go out to work, and they can't earn this."

"It's just that the wages are too high. "Wang Chunshan also looked happy. He was not a person who took advantage. "You can give me less. It's not worth it to do a little work."

Zhao Huan chuckled, looked at the simple faces in front of him, and said, "For the time being. These wages will still increase if you do well in the future. "

However, we have to say something upfront. We are all relatives and don't make trouble in the future."

He took out a few pieces of paper, gave them each one, and said: "Everything has rules, and our shop also has its own rules. They are all written clearly and clearly. You should read them first. If you don't know the words, you can ask me to read them to you."

Zhao Huan stood up and motioned for Mu Chenhui to stay. "Brother or cousin, please help me read the contract. This is what they must sign when they come to work in the shop. If anyone is unwilling, you can withdraw now to avoid any problems in the future, and our relatives will not have to do it either."

"A one-month probation period, if performance is good during this time, you will be continued to be employed, and a three-year contract will be signed." Mu Chenhui read it out one by one, and Mu Chenxing and the others listened with wide eyes, not understanding what was going on. They had never heard of needing a contract for a job.

Mu Chenhui was secretly shocked that his brother-in-law had listed everything in the contract, and clearly stated how to handle it if there was a breach of contract.

He and Mu Daddy were worried yesterday, fearing that the people they hired to do the work were inappropriate, but now having this contract can solve all their worries.

"Tsk, tsk, tsk." Mu Chenxing said after hearing this, "As expected, he is from Rongdu, but he is better than us countrymen. If someone makes a mistake and causes serious losses, he will be sent to the Yamen for investigation. It is really powerful!"

"What's the matter? "The third cousin Mu Chenyu is young, but he dares to say and do, "If you harm your boss's money, you will definitely be sent to the Yamen for investigation. Should

we just forget about it?" Mu Chenhui: "Think about it first, if you don't want to sign it ? Just say that we are all members of the family, so there is no need to be polite. My brother-in-law did this to make everyone more alert, so as not to harm anyone in the future."

"There is nothing to think about. If there is no such evil intention and frivolity, this contract will be signed. There's no harm in it." Mu Chenxing took the contract and wrote his name directly.

As a shopkeeper, he earns twenty taels of silver a month. He never dreamed of such a good thing. That is, as a member of his own family, no one despises him. This is so pretentious.

As soon as he said those words, it seemed as if he had some bad intentions if he didn't sign the contract. Anyone who could hesitate any longer followed and put their fingerprints on him.

Just like Mu Chenxing said, there is no harm in signing without any bad intentions. With such a good working environment and such high wages, none of them would be willing to do it.

Seeing them finish signing neatly, Mu Chenhui breathed a sigh of relief and at the same time agreed with Zhao Huan's approach. No matter who speaks according to the rules and acts according to the contract, no one can find fault.

.........

"Chenxi."

Zhao Huan gave Mu Chenxing and the others time to discuss. When he walked to the front shop, he saw Mu Chenxi introducing Liu Wenqing enthusiastically.

"Daughter-in-law." Mu Chenxi turned to look at him coming over and happily raised the wooden boat in his hand, "Brother Liu likes wooden boats so much. Fortunately, I left one for him."

"Master Liu was born into a wealthy family. These wooden ornaments are not I'll definitely like it." Zhao Huan was a little helpless. It's not like he couldn't sell. Why go out and bring people back every day?

If this continues, someone will probably get annoyed over time, and Mu Chenxi cannot be allowed to do this again. Before he could speak, Liu Wenqing took the lead in expressing his stance.

"I like this wooden boat very much." Liu Wenqing said. He was afraid that Mu Chenxi would not sell it to him if it was too late. "The carving is very exquisite. Look at the sail, it really has the momentum of riding the wind and waves and moving forward indomitably."

"Although it is only a boat and a half. It's a small boat that's about the size of a meter and can be pulled up by hand, but it feels the same as a real big boat."

Liu Wenqing really liked it this time and gave his evaluation sincerely. He said to Zhao Huan: "The craftsmanship is really good. Okay. The ones I bought before are also very exquisite, but they can't be compared with this boat. "

Zhao Huan used to carve them casually in order to make a little money, but now he opens a shop. If you want to make money from rich people, you have to show some real skills. How can you stop doing it casually?

"As long as Master Liu likes it, just speak up if you don't like it." Zhao Huan smiled gently and looked at Mu Chenxi, "Chenxi is direct in doing things and likes to invite friends to the shop. If there are some things that are inconvenient for Master Liu, just speak up. Just tell him."

"No, no." Liu Wenqing quickly denied it, knowing that Zhao Huan was very embarrassed when he saw that he was impatient last time. "Mu Juren is very good, and I really like this wooden boat. If it weren't for Mu Juren, I can't get this favorite thing yet."

"Young Master Liu, feel free to look at it. If you don't find anything you like in the shop, you can customize it as you like."

He exchanged polite words with Liu Wenqing, then turned to Mu Chenxi and said, " My cousin is here and they are in the backyard. I will buy some vegetables for them to eat. You

can entertain Master Liu first. "Brother Liu will buy this boat." Mu Chenxi said with a smile. He handed it to Liu Wenqing and led them to the counter to pay.

How could Zhao Huan not know about his little thoughts and wanted to go to the restaurant with him to order food? She shook her head helplessly and stood aside waiting for him.

"Daughter-in-law, what food should we buy today?" Mu Chenxi asked happily.

"Just order whatever you like. You don't have to worry about the price. We don't always come to the restaurant to buy food."

"Well, order what you like." Mu Chenxi nodded. Suddenly his eyes lit up and he pointed at the two people at the door of the restaurant. "Daughter-in-law, you are that stupid one. You can see it today."

Zhao Huan heard what happened in the restaurant last time outside. That person did not have any malicious intentions, otherwise Mu Chenxi would not have taken advantage.

"We don't know each other. It's rude to always look at others like this." Zhao Huan pulled him into the restaurant, not wanting him to say anything to be heard.

"I got it." Mu Chenxi agreed readily, holding her head high and walking past Wang Qingquan and the others without squinting, without even giving them a look.

"Yeah! Look at it." Wang Qingquan pointed at Mu Chenxi's back and said to Li Shaojie: "You look crazy. You didn't even look at us. How could you offend him

?" "Don't you know how you offended him?" Li Shaojie chuckled, with a look of gloating on his face, "It's good to give you a cold face. I've never called you stupid once, so just burn some incense."

"Huh." Wang Qingquan glanced disdainfully into the restaurant and pointed to the station. Mu Chenxi was talking to the shopkeeper at the counter, "Even if he's not stupid, he's still as childish as a child. That's how it will be in this life, and there will be no chance of imperial examinations." "

Okay." Li Shaojie was afraid that he would say something indecent. When people heard this, they hurriedly stopped him from continuing, "If you have the status of being a civil servant, it doesn't matter whether you take the exam or not."

They had just arrived here and were not familiar with it yet, so they were ready to look around. Although the town is not big, it is well-equipped for its small size. Walking along the main street, you will arrive at Muyixuan unknowingly.

"Please come in, sir." Mu Chenchu ​​saw the two noble men and hurriedly came over to greet them.

"Let's take a look at it." Wang Qingquan waved his hand, indicating that he didn't need to wait, and walked in side by side with Li Shaojie.

"Hey, they're all woodcuts," he said.

There are wood carvings all around. Whether they are simple outlines with a few strokes or complex patterns, they are all lifelike, with natural and realistic shapes.

They are all knowledgeable people and know that this craft belongs to the upper class. Not only is his carving skill superb, but he is also an unprecedented pioneer who can innovate and express three-dimensional things with woodcuts alone.

When they walked to the East District, Wang Wenqing couldn't help but pick up an eagle eagle and sighed: "It's really like a living thing. This craftsmanship is amazing."

"Come and take a look at this." Li Shaojie called him over. Hanging in front of you is a string of wooden wind chimes. When you flick it with your hands, it will make a crisp sound, which is pleasant to the ears.

The small bells are small and exquisite and colorful. They are assembled together and hung high. The shapes are different and pleasing to the eye. It is impossible not to like.

"Wow! It's all over the wall. It's so beautiful." Wang Qingquan liked it at first sight and asked Mu Chenchu, "What is this and how do you sell it?"

"This is a wind chime. Hang it high or in a window. When the wind blows, When you blow it, it will make a bell sound," Mu Chenchu ​​introduced.

He pointed to the wind chimes on this wall, which come in various shapes and completely different shapes. "Wind chimes of different sizes and shapes have different prices. The prices are written on them. You can choose according to your preferences."

"Second brother, we Come back." Mu Chenxi came in with the food box and called Mu Chenchu, "Hurry up and get ready to eat."

"Is it you?" Wang Qingquan turned around and met Mu Chenxi's eyes, "Why are you here? This? "

Chapter 28

"No need to ask." Mu Chenxi rolled her eyes and walked directly past him to the backyard without stopping.

He almost didn't say stupid words out of his mouth. He couldn't even notice this little thing. It was really speechless. How stupid would it be to ask this? He didn't even bother to express his disdain.

While Wang Qingquan was confused, Zhao Huan came over and looked at him with pity. It's no wonder that Mu Chenxi said he was stupid, he really couldn't move his head around.

You can see that he is dressed in splendid clothes, and he is also a handsome and elegant man. However, he speaks without any thought and wastes his good skin.

Mu Chenxi was rude, but Zhao Huan could not be like this. He bowed his hands politely and said with a gentle smile on his face: "Sorry, Chenxi spoke so directly. Please don't take offense."

"What?" Wang Qingquan's face turned red. Hong was very embarrassed. What did these two things mean? Could they humiliate him?

Looking at Zhao Huan's back, Wang Qingquan jumped up and said to Li Shaojie: "What does he mean, what does he mean!"

Li Shaojie's shoulders trembled as he suppressed laughter, and he pressed his fists tightly against the corners of his lips for fear that he would not be able to suppress his laughter. throat. He naturally understood what Mu Chenxi and the others meant, but it was hard to say whether Zhao Huan's explanation was true or false.

They wouldn't mind Mu Chenxi's words because they knew his situation and felt a little sympathy, but if Zhao Huan spoke openly about Wang Qingquan, they would tell him something.

But the problem is, Zhao Huan expressed his apology sincerely, even if his words directly affirmed that Mu Chenxi was right, and they couldn't fault Wang Qingquan for calling him stupid, so they could only suffer the consequences of being dumb.

"Mu Juren didn't mean anything by what he said. It's because you reacted slowly. His family also apologized to you. Why are you so angry?"

Li Shaojie persuaded him against his will. No matter what, he couldn't let Wang Qingquan confront them. He felt a little overwhelmed in his heart. Wu, at the same time, he doesn't want to cause too much trouble.

Wang Qingquan has a carefree temperament and speaks and acts informally, but when meeting someone with a unclear mind like Mu Chenxi, misunderstandings are inevitable.

"Yes." Mu Chenchu ​​reacted after being confused for a moment and bowed deeply to Wang Qingquan, "Chen Xi has a child's bad temper. Please forgive him for his rudeness."

He thought this man was a human being. The third brother knows him, but now it seems that he knows him but has no friendship. Seeing that he is angry, they can only apologize. They cannot afford to offend such a person.

"Who was that person just now?" Wang Qingquan asked.

"Huh?" Mu Chenchu ​​blinked and suddenly realized, "Oh, that's my brother-in-law." Worried that they wouldn't understand, he added: "Chenxi's wife."

"Oh."

Wang Qingquan and Li Shaojie Looking at each other, they suddenly realized that it was no wonder they were defending Mu Chenxi. It turned out to be a husband-and-wife relationship.

It's just a pity that such a handsome young man with outstanding temperament is willing to be someone else's husband and wife, and Mu Chenxi, who has no future, is the bed partner. It seems like this is true love!

There was regret in both of their eyes. Wang Qingquan's expression softened and he had no intention of regaining his position. He wanted to leave but couldn't bear to part with these exquisite wind chimes. Since he had no intention of choosing, he simply said: "I want all of these wind chimes."

"I want them all. Do I want all these dozen strings of wind chimes?" Mu Chenchu ​​couldn't believe it. This was a lot of money.

"I want them all. If I don't have anything else, I will have more money." Wang Qingquan was still unhappy, so he took out a stack of banknotes and waved them in front of Mu Chenchu.

"Okay, I'll take them all right now." When Mu Chenchu ​​saw so many banknotes, he immediately started to get the wind chimes. These are all money!

"Since you two gentlemen like these carvings, you might as well take a look at them more. We have many styles, and each one is of high quality. You might as well buy more and go back to enjoy and play with."

Wang Qingquan was speechless. Who are these Mu people? ? Why are they all so difficult to deal with? Fortunately, he really likes them, so it doesn't hurt to buy a few more.

Li Shaojie couldn't help but laugh, and went to pick out the wood carvings he liked, which made their Wood Art Gallery make a lot of money.

"Misses, please come in."

Mu Chenyu was quick on his feet and invited the people in first. It was several young ladies from well-off families who walked into the Wood Art Gallery with their maids.

One of them was a little impatient and muttered: "What good things can be found in this small place? They are all made of wood. Even the servants will not take a second look."

Liu Yunxiu said indifferently: "Why is it not good? My second brother's beautiful boat was bought here. I must also find something good."

"Wow! What a cute little rabbit." Chen Meiyun ran to some wooden rabbits and couldn't put it down and picked up one. Observe each piece.

"There are also sika deer and cute cats and dogs here." Liu Chengxin stood nearby and showed her some cute little animals.

This attracted all three ladies, and even Cheng Xueting, who had been so arrogant just now, put away her disdain and showed affection.

When Mu Chenxing saw this scene at the counter, his eyes became even more joyful. He had been working for a few days and the business in the store was getting better and better. From ordinary people to young masters and young ladies from these wealthy families, Mu Chenxing gradually rose to the rank of young masters and young ladies from these wealthy families. I worry about not making any money in the future.

He gave Mu Chenyu a wink and asked him to lead people to the East District Boutique Department, where the goods can be sold at high prices, which is suitable for these rich ladies.

Mu Chenyu nodded understandingly, walked over with a smile and said: "Misses, we have many fine products in the East District, including several exquisite wind chimes, which are pleasing to the eye when hung high, and make pleasant ringing sounds when the breeze blows."

" Is there such a thing?" Li Xueting asked.

"Of course, some of you can give it a try yourself." Mu Chenyu extended his hand to invite them over. If they could sell a bunch of wind chimes, they would make a lot of money, so they couldn't miss the opportunity.

They worked hard to sell in the front shop, and Zhao Huan taught Mu Chenhui and Mu Chenchu ​​carving in the backyard. After a few days, he discovered that Mu Chenchu ​​was more spiritual, while Mu Chenhui was steady and methodical. If he studied hard, he would be able to achieve results over time.

Wang Chunsheng helped them organize wood in the backyard, working seriously and hard. After observing the few people he invited, he was quite satisfied and could safely let them continue.

"Eldest brother, second brother, third brother-in-law." Mu Xinyue walked in with a smile on her face, "It's time to eat."

"What makes little sister so happy?" Mu Chenchu ​​joked.

"Our shop just sold several more wind chimes and many other wood carvings. We made a lot of money!" Mu Xinyue said happily.

She now comes to the store to help with cooking, and will also go to the front store to help when she has nothing to do. Her eyes were dazzled when she saw the white money. She had never seen so much money before!

"I've only been here a few days, and I talk about money every day. There will be more money in the future." Mu Chenchu ​​said with a smile.

When business is good, of course everyone is happy. Zhao Huan was in a good mood. He waved his hand and said: "We will add more dishes today and have a good meal. We will have big business tomorrow."

Chapter 29

Xiao Changqing arrived as promised to pick up hundreds of birds and thousands of cranes.

He had other purposes today. He paid the money quickly and arranged for his entourage to go ahead and stay to chat with Zhao Huan.

"Dong Zhao has such skills at such a young age, who do you know from whom?" He asked with a smile, as if he had no intention of gossiping.

How could Zhao Huan be fooled by him? He knew from the moment Xiao Changqing stayed that he had other intentions. He smiled slightly and said, "It's just a hobby. I'll figure it out for myself."

"..." Xiao Changqing's eyes narrowed: he can figure it out himself. How could he believe it with such superb carving skills? But Zhao Huan's new idea would not have survived until now if someone had taught him.

"It's amazing what young people from the Zhao family can do." Xiao Changqing couldn't figure it out, so he went directly to the topic, "Xiao values ​​the craftsmanship of the Zhao family. I wonder if he can become a craftsman, so he will pay a lot of money to hire him."

"Just start a small business. I don't have big ambitions." Zhao Huan said with a smile, that's what he thought of, but it's a pity that he didn't have the intention to work for others, especially in ancient times, there were not many freedoms in modern times.

"I heard that Mr. Zhao's family came from Rongdu. I think I must have heard of the Hongxiang caravan. Xiao is the manager of the caravan." After he finished speaking, he added, "The Hongxiang Restaurant in this town has the same owner as our caravan." , we are a family."

He asked about Mu Chenxi and the others, and naturally knew that Zhao Huan was not from this place, so he brought up the name of the Rongdu caravan. Everyone knew about their caravan, and Hongxiang Restaurant opened all over Da Rong.

With such a big name, he didn't believe that Zhao Huan wouldn't be tempted. Even if he comes from Rongdu, he comes from a small family. Otherwise, how could he come to this small place to become a man and his wife.

Zhao Huan glanced at him, picked up the tea cup and took a sip of tea. The moment he lowered his head, his eyes flickered. If this was the case, he would be even more unable to agree.

Not to mention that he had no intention of doing this, but the bigger Xiao Changqing's background became, the more he had to stay away. Rongdu is not a place where everyone can get along. There must be some force behind it, or it must be under the direct jurisdiction of those powerful and aristocratic families.

Zhao Huan knew his own family affairs and could not have contact with such people or things. If he participated in it, it would definitely be a disaster rather than a blessing, so how could he get stuck in it.

After thinking about this clearly, he looked up at Xiao Changqing, tapped the table with his fingers a few times, and said with a smile: "I'm sorry, I'm still young, and my skills are not worth mentioning. I just do a small business to support my family. How dare I want to be a craftsman?" "Master."

"Huh?" Xiao Changqing raised his eyebrows, but Zhao Huan refused, "Dr. Zhao, you have to think clearly. Although your skills are good, Da Rong has so many talents. If you want to become a member of the list, you can't rely on yourself." It's possible that even those who are somewhat famous may not be able to get ahead, let alone in this small place. "

"Besides, except for some craftsman families, there are many talented people who are struggling to get ahead. Do you know why the Zhao Dong family is here. ?"

Xiao Changqing further clarified his words and said: "Xiao Mou is interested in profit but also cherishes his talent. He doesn't want the Zhao family to suffer disaster or be suppressed and fall into despair. Since he comes from Rongdu, he understands what I mean. ."

Zhao Huan chuckled a few times, shook his head and stood up to look out the window. He could tell from these words that Xiao Changqing had no ill intentions. On the one hand, he meant to win over, but on the other hand, it was exactly what he said.

In ancient times, everything was controlled by powerful families. How could they allow competitors to appear? If the identity or the forces behind them cannot compete with them, they will either be suppressed or annihilated. Some people are even controlled and made into slaves and never see the light of day.

But these don't apply to him. He has support and is not afraid of these. Thinking about it now, he felt secretly scared. If there hadn't been that meeting in Rongdu, he would have been uneasy right now.

As for whether he would compromise and go against his will, he didn't want to think about it. Those illusory things are not worth wasting his mind. He always looks forward and moves forward.

"Thank you, Manager Xiao." Zhao Huan turned around and smiled at him with a sincere attitude, "I just want to live here and have no big ambitions, otherwise I wouldn't come here from Rongdu. If I want to join a company, I might not be able to wait. I got to know Mr. Xiao."

"That's all, that's all."

Xiao Changqing knew that he was telling the truth and understood that he had made up his mind, so he stood up and said, "In that case, Xiao will take his leave."

He paused . After a moment, the expression on his face softened a little, and he said warmly: "The craftsmanship is indeed good. If you want to be a master craftsman in the future, you can go to Hongxiang Restaurant to leave a message, or if you have any difficulties, Xiao will help."

"Thank you very much. "The smile on Zhao Huan's face gradually deepened, and his eyes were sincere and slightly grateful, "If Guanshi Xiao is useful, Zhao Huan will do his best. Moreover, if the things carved by my hands are needed by Guanshi Xiao, You can come and get it."

"Yes." Xiao Changqing smiled. He was a kind-hearted child, and he was worthy of his help. "Xiao will discuss with the owner. If it is feasible, there may be opportunities for cooperation in the future. "

Zhao Huan's thoughts coincided with his at the moment, because Xiao Changqing was not aggressive, nor did he mean to threaten, force, or coerce, and he felt a little good in his heart.

After sending Xiao Changqing away, Zhao Huan wanted to take a rest. He had been busy with work recently and felt a little tired. If he kept carving in his hand every day, what was the point of making money.

"Brother, you are so amazing!" Mu Chenxing exclaimed when he saw Zhao Huan, staring at him with bright eyes, "A thousand taels, a thousand taels! What's so surprising about just a few birds? , Just sell this money."

As soon as Zhao Huan appeared in the shop, he accepted everyone's admiration. Mu Chenyu looked at his hands and said, "Aren't these hands just white and beautiful? How can you make money like this?"

"Go, go." Mu Xinyue pushed him away and glared at him unhappily, "I'm worth more than you everywhere, do you know how to speak?"

"Hey, I'm your cousin, can you have a good attitude ? "Point." Mu Chenyu stared at his cousin, "Which of us can't speak? Do you have anything more offensive to say than this?"

Zhao Huan gradually relaxed as he watched them laugh. He was so busy these days, so focused on carving that he even ate in a hurry. He always felt as if he had overlooked something.

"Daughter-in-law, are you not busy anymore?"

Before Zhao Huan thought about what he had overlooked, he saw Mu Chenxi coming back from outside, accompanied by a young man about the same age as him.

Mu Chenxi saw that Zhao Huan had been busy these days, so she didn't bother him. She went out to play when she had nothing to do. Seeing him sitting in the shop today, he didn't look like he was in a hurry a few days ago.

"Daughter-in-law, do you have time?" He happily pulled Zhao Huan, his eyes full of dependence, "I will introduce you to a friend, look at what he brought us, a big basket!"

"Yeah , I'm not busy anymore." Zhao Huan saw his smiling face and his affectionate attitude, and realized what he had overlooked. "I'll take a day off today to entertain friends with you." "

No, no trouble. "Zhang Cheng saw Zhao Huan looking over and stood up straight in embarrassment. He didn't know where to put his hands. "They are some worthless things. Just don't dislike them. I have to say goodbye in advance."

Wearing coarse linen clothes . , a few not-so-conspicuous patches, a good appearance and clear eyes, Zhao Huan looked at them secretly, trying not to make the other party feel embarrassed.

He saw the hidden inferiority complex of the other party, and opened his lips with a gentle smile, which made people feel his closeness. "You're welcome. It's rare for Chen Xi to invite people to his home. Why don't you sit down and have a cup of tea before leaving?"

"That's right, Brother Zhang, don't be polite." Mu Chenxi strongly invited, looking at Zhao Huan with clear and soft eyes, "My wife is gentle and easy to get along with. She is also generous and likes me to make friends. You don't have to be so restrained."

"Haha."

Mu Chenxing and Mu Chenyu both had smiles on their faces, but in their hearts they wanted to sneer at Mu Chenxi. They thought to themselves: If you praise your wife like a flower, don't you know that she is gentle on the outside but makes people dare not underestimate her on the inside? watch for.

They didn't know why, but they always felt a slight sense of alienation from Zhao Huan's gentleness and approachability. His calm eyes seemed to be able to see through people at a glance, leaving him with nothing to hide and his heart unknowingly full of fear.

Chapter 30

"Brother Zhang." Zhao Huan poured a cup of tea for Zhang Cheng, "You're welcome. You are welcome to come to the house to play with Chenxi at any time."

He arranged Mu Chenxi and the others under the jujube tree in the yard to shade and avoid the sun. The breeze is refreshing and pleasant.

The bright sun casts a little halo through the treetops, and it is quiet and peaceful in the hazy place. It is a refreshing place under the sweltering heat, and it is also a place for friends to drink tea and chat.

"Okay, thank you." Zhang Cheng was still a little reluctant to let go. Zhao Huan didn't say anything more and put some refreshments on the table. "Chenxi, you stay with Brother Zhang. I'll go in and see the elder brother and the others." "

Okay." Mu Chenxi With bright eyes, he watched Zhao Huan leave and said to Zhang Cheng, "My wife is a nice person, you don't have to be afraid of her."

"No." Zhang Cheng smiled.

He didn't expect Mu Ju and his family to get along so well. Last time he was invited by Mu Chenxi to visit their shop, but before leaving, he stuffed a gift with him, which happened to be a pen holder that he liked at first sight.

Zhang Cheng is not someone who takes advantage. Although Mu Chenxi forced it on him and couldn't push it back, he was extremely grateful in his heart.

It wasn't about the things given to him, but because of Mu Chenxi's attentiveness, he could find his own preferences among so many people. Before leaving, he casually said to give him a small gift, as if he was specially taking care of his mood.

A man's ambitions cannot be short-lived, and he cannot live up to Mu Chenxi's kindness, so after thinking about it, he decided to send Mu Chenxi some mushrooms, wild fruits, and vegetables picked in the mountains.

The fact that things are worthless is just his opinion. If Mu Chenxi doesn't mind, he would like to treat him as a friend. If he does, just treat him as a favor, and we will still be strangers from now on.

"Chenxi, why don't you invite Brother Zhang to drink tea?" Zhao Huan came out again and saw Mu Chenxi and Zhang Cheng each reading a book. The refreshments on the table were untouched. He looked at him angrily, "When?" If you can't read well, why don't you know how to entertain guests?"

"It's not Mu Juren's fault, I borrowed the book to read." Zhang Cheng explained hurriedly.

"Brother Zhang is going to take the scholar examination. I will lend him my books and notes." Mu Chenxi looked at Zhao Huan innocently, and held back his mouth a little aggrievedly, "My wife has wronged me."

"Yes, I have wronged you. " Zhao Huan was amused and brought him a piece of cake, "I was wrong, please apologize."

"No." Mu Chenxi suddenly smiled, holding Zhao Huan's hand and blinking her beautiful starry eyes. Light up, "No need to apologize, I'm not angry with my wife."

"Okay, okay." Zhao Huan nodded, "I haven't poured tea and cakes for Brother Zhang yet."

"Brother Zhang, drink tea." Mu Chenxi greeted Zhang happily. Cheng pushed a plate of pastries in front of him, "Eat quickly, or my wife will talk about me again."

"Okay." Zhang Cheng saw their loving interaction, held the tea cup and said with envy: "Mu Juren is really good. "Blessed."

"Then if you have a wife, you don't have to envy me," Mu Chenxi said, and then she became proud again, her eyes slightly raised with tenderness, "No one is as good as my wife. The best."

"Pfft." Zhao Huan was defeated by his shamelessness and couldn't help laughing, "How can you be so boastful? Brother Zhang is embarrassed

when he talks about marrying a wife . , Zhang Cheng lowered his head, pursed his lips slightly and did not answer, as if he had something hard to say.

Zhao Huan knew by looking at what he was wearing that his family was poor, so he changed the subject by joking and chatted with Zhang Cheng about everyday things.

After Zhao Huan deliberately inquired, he learned that Zhang Cheng's mother had died young, and it was he and his father who raised his younger siblings.

After knowing this, Zhao Huan saw in him his former self, who worked hard for his studies and life. Only those sufferings can be understood through true experience.

Zhang Cheng only attended school for three years. When his mother passed away when he was ten years old, he went home to take care of his younger brothers and sisters. Later, when he grew up and was able to go out to work to make money, he often came to the study to study on his own. He was admitted to the Tongsheng test last year.

He is nineteen years old this year, one year older than Zhao Huan and Mu Chenxi. He has a delicate appearance with a stubborn look in his eyes and is not much taller than him, about 1.67 meters tall.

Thinking of this, Zhao Huan felt sad. He was still a little over 1.6 meters tall. When would he grow taller? Our requirements are not high, just 1.7 meters is fine!

"Daughter-in-law, why don't you speak?" Mu Chenxi pushed Zhao Huan, looking puzzled at his dazed look.

Zhang Cheng looked up when he heard this, and the atmosphere was a little awkward for a while. Zhao Huan came back to his senses, smiled at Mu Chenxi, and said, "I was thinking that our shop is still short of help. I wonder if Brother Zhang has any work now. Can he come and help us?"

"Your shop is short of help?" Zhang Cheng His eyes widened for a moment, and there was a dazzling light inside. "I have no errands now. I am just doing odd jobs. If you need someone, I can come over."

After saying this, he found that he was too eager, and his voice was trembling with excitement. He was embarrassed. Smiling, a blush spread on his cheeks, "If you think I'm suitable, I can come over at any time."

"Of course I'm suitable." Mu Chenxi said, he patted Zhang Cheng, "That's it, I have the book here for you You can look at it at any time. It's convenient to go to the study. Come and work here. Our family has good food."

"You have a brother who is fourteen years old. You can bring him over. We have a lot of odd jobs here. "Zhao Huan said that he took care of him with care and remembered his sadness when he struggled alone.

When Zhang Cheng said that his eldest sister was married and had two younger brothers and a younger sister at home, Zhao Huan planned to help him.

"This won't work. He's still young and can't do much work. He can't cause you any trouble."

Zhang Cheng kept shaking his head. It was already a great joy for him to come here to work. How could he bring his younger brother here? This is not to cause trouble and take advantage. .

He was not stupid and knew very well that Mu Chenxi and Zhao Huan were good people and wanted to help him. I have no choice now but to accept it shamelessly, but I can't take other people's kindness for granted.

"Why are you causing trouble?" Zhao Huan said. He was happy to see that he was kind and sensible, and he was willing to help more. "You have also seen the shops in front of him. They are all as big as his. It is indispensable for him to do his job."

"It's just that . However, you have to work in the backyard when you come, and you are not as free as him." Zhao Huan said with a smile, thinking about the salary given to Zhang Cheng, "The shop in front is 600 yuan, and you work in the backyard, and you will earn 600 yuan in the first month. Wen, let me see what you are good at and then decide how much it will cost. "

...

"Dad, Dad." Zhang Cheng ran all the way home. Fortunately, the village where he lives is close to the town, and it only takes half an hour. , "I found a job, and my second brother can also work together."

"Really, what kind of job?" Father Zhang asked in surprise. It's hard to find odd jobs now, let alone serious jobs. "It's town work." Are you going?"

"It's the town." Zhang Cheng happily told Mu Chenxi what happened when he met Mu Chenxi and was grateful for his attentiveness and went to deliver things. "They are all very good people. Help me. At the same time, he also tried his best to take care of my face and self-esteem, which really makes me ashamed."

"Son." Father Zhang sighed, looking at his son whose eyes were red with emotion, "It is your duty to help without asking for extravagant things. The so-called self-respect to reject other people's kindness is not knowing what is good or bad. Remember to be grateful and show your gratitude and respect with actions. "