Chapter 78 tedious

Wang has not returned to the teahouse for several days. At first, she stayed at Wu Song's house and did not dare to go out. Although she was forced to go out since yesterday, she did not have time and interest to go to the teahouse.

She came in and found that the teahouse was not open today, and the chairs were on the table. Although Grandma Wang has decided to leave here, she is still annoyed to see this scene. Unexpectedly, she took a day off without knowing it, which made the amount of water on the account much less, which meant that the money that Grandma Wang could carry after escaping was even thinner.

Wang was very angry. She decided to find the accounting room to make it clear. It would definitely not work if she didn't give her a specific statement.

Just as she was looking for the accountant angrily, one hand pressed her mouth from behind. Approaching, her neck was also strangled. Although the hand covering her mouth was loosened, she was strangled so that she could not speak. Grandma Wang felt cold and suddenly thought that she had been tricked. Out of everyone's sight, he ran back to the teahouse, thinking that he had escaped from a dangerous fire pit, but in fact it was likely to be a trap.

Soon, the frightened Wang Po saw a figure she was familiar with. The shopkeeper of Ximen Pharmacy!

"Wang, it's true that there is a way for heaven if you don't go, and there is no way to hell." The shopkeeper laughed softly in front of Grandma Wang.

Wang Po wants to look back and see who controls herself, but she can't turn her head.

"Let's be energetic, don't toss around. From the time you enter the teahouse, you will no longer be able to live. And he will die before Wu Song. This tone is like a mockery.

Grandma Wang desperately wanted to break free. She was not convinced. Her life was just a little better, and she also tried not to go to that kind of skin (harmonious and horizontal) bar customers, but why didn't she get a good reward?

"Wang Po, in fact, you are also quite smart. From the clues, you can smoothly judge that we want to take action against Wu. But I know you too well. Your personality weakness is too obvious. When you encounter such a dangerous omen, all you think of is to run away without shocking others. The pharmacy shopkeeper continued to smile: "I can tell you that there is indeed something wrong in the coffin of the female corpse. I know that no matter how I hide it from you, it will leave a flaw. For the sake of safety, it's better to sell the flaws bigger to make you find it faster, so I deliberately didn't accept the coffin money. With your mother-in-law's nature of greed for money, it is impossible to miss this. But these may not make you decide to run away. I know that you used to have a good horn, so I asked the helper who killed Wu Song to disguise himself as a blowing team, try my best to approach you, and then sell a small flaw in front of you. Oh, yes, there may be the cooperation of officials, and there are also my people in the county office. Grandma Wang, be willing to lose.

Wang Po felt that it was getting more and more difficult to breathe, but she suddenly understood. Even if she didn't go to the back door for a walk, the gatekeeper would send someone to call herself over, which is a disaster she can't avoid.

"You really want to beg for mercy. I also want to give you this opportunity. After all, we have known each other for so many years. But I can't help it. I just told you so much that I'm afraid that I will be soft for a while, but now I won't. Those who know the truth will definitely die. The tone of the pharmacy shopkeeper became fierce.

Wang Po wanted to live. She desperately clasped the elbow around her neck with her fingers, but the elbow seemed to be cast iron, and no matter how hard she tried, she could not shake it. Her vision became blurred and she felt extremely thirsty in her mouth.

"Don't blame me. Blame your niece Wu Song. He is so greedy that he took it..."

This was the last word Grandma Wang heard, and then she suddenly felt relaxed and the feeling of being strangled disappeared.

A lot of people appeared in front of her, both men and women. Grandma Wang recognized these people. She used to find a woman for a rich young master, and then hooked up with the adulteress, or the couple killed the woman's husband, or the woman's husband killed the short-lived mandarin duck promoted by Grandma Wang. In a word, these people died because of Grandma Wang.

Wang Po saw that they all lowered their heads. She couldn't see their eyes or their faces. Their desperate lengths want to grab their clothes. Grandma Wang was so scared that she retreated desperately and ran back. But I can't run away anywhere.

When she was caught by dozens of hands, she finally understood that such an ending was her own destiny.

Wang Po died like this.

Wu Da

Since Wu Da took over Guihua Tower, he found that he was not as happy as he thought. On the contrary, this restaurant brings him a sense of accomplishment far less than a small pancake stall. Of course, he is already a well-deserved figure in the Chamber of Commerce in Yanggu, but what's the point of this? Everyone respects him because of Wu Song.

Even the Osmanthus House is the same. Even if he doesn't appear here for a month, the restaurant will operate as usual. His employer and shopkeeper is a complete virtual position, as if respected, but in fact, it doesn't matter at all. On the contrary, it's not as good as a self-made pancake stall, which brings me more sense of achievement.

Wu Da has nothing to do in Guihualou every day. He heard that when Wu Song used to be the shopkeeper, guests often invited Wu Er to drink at the table. Wu Da also had been looking forward to this, but after such a long time, only when some people of the Chamber of Commerce came to ask him to do things, they would come here and buy him a drink. It is full of utilitarianism that makes Wu Da hate.

Wu Da sometimes misses Pan Jinlian. Especially in the cold winter nights, I haven't experienced this kind of cold alone for many years.

Waiting for spring, when Wu Song and Haisha have children, I asked Wang's mother-in-law to help me find a daughter-law. Who would like to get married during the Spring Festival? This is a problem that Wuhan University has often considered recently.

Just as Wuhan University was still thinking, several people who came in from the door attracted his attention. The first one he knew was Ximenqing, the official shopkeeper of the West Gate Pharmacy on West Street. Ximen Qing has never been here since he became the owner of Guihua Tower. The reason is that Wu Da also knew that Wu Song insisted that the ginseng sent by Ximen Qing was fake, which led to the death of An Daoman.

However, Wu Da didn't think so. He felt that the old man An Daoman was old enough to fall down with a finger. Even the real ginseng could not be saved. Moreover, Ximen Qing sent fake ginseng to please and flatter Wu Song. If it is true, he will not send fake ginseng. Gift-giving is originally a kind of ceremony, and the gift is light and affectionate. With this idea, Wu Da is not tired of Ximen Qing.

So when he saw Ximen Qing coming in, the idle Wu Da immediately stood up and walked up.

"Brother Siquan, you are a rare guest. Why didn't I come after I became the owner here? I heard from my buddy that Brother Siquan used to come to Guihualou for a drink. In fact, Wuhan University didn't ask the guy this question. He just made it up casually.

But Ximenqing's expression made Wu Da care very much. This expression is far less elegant and unrestrained as Ximen Qing in Wu Da's impression. It should be noted that in the wind and moon field of Yanggu, Ximen Qing is also the prodigal son in the forefront. When Wu Da was poor, he hoped to become a man like Ximen Qing.

"Outside the martial arts." Ximen Qingyi held his fist: "After August 8th, my little brother's shop has been very busy, and I have no time to come here to support the martial arts. Today, I happened to be free, so I brought some people here. But this time has been too rough. I don't know if the Osmanthus Building is convenient.

"Convenience and convenience, that is naturally extremely convenient. No matter when Brother Siquan comes, I promise it will be convenient. This kind of politeness made Wu Da uncomfortable. It was just a meal, but he was so nagging.

However, Wu Da also looked up and looked at the people behind Ximenqing, but he had never seen it. Do you think it's a newly hired guy who has a good business? But these people are not too obedient to Ximenqing, and all the guys can find the kind of servant who serves people as long as they glance with their eyes. How can you use so many guys in another pharmacy?

Wu Da secretly counted that there were seven people behind Ximen Qing.

Even if these people are all the clerks in the pharmacy and bring them all out, won't the pharmacy's business? Wu Da was puzzled, but it was inconvenient to ask.

"That few, upstairs, please." Wu Da pointed to the stairs with his hand. If Brother Siquan has any requirements, just mention it. Just take your brother's osmanthus building as your own.

"You are welcome." Ximen Qing said softly and led the crowd upstairs.

Wu Song's curiosity about Ximenqing also flashed. There were people coming and going in the restaurant, and there were all kinds of speculations every day. In autumn, Wu Dalang would be interested in thinking about what a man and two women would do to eat in the elegant room, and even let the clerks secretly check it. But when winter comes, this kind of prying into other people's secrets can no longer arouse any interest from Wuda.

It's the same for Ximen Qing. What on earth is it about him?

But after a while, Abacus Liu came over and came to Wu Da, but he was not in a hurry to speak, as if he was very hesitant. Wuhan University has a bad impression of Liu's abacus. Although this person usually works carefully, he has never had any problems with the accounts. But his respect for Wu Song obviously exceeded himself, and he was a little unhappy when he remembered Wu Da.

"Liu Lin, if you want to say something, just say it quickly. What are you doing standing here? Wu Da raised his face and then pulled a chair to sit down. Wu Da hates standing and talking. Even if both sides stand, he still needs to look up at people. Why don't you just sit down and provide some reasons for this kind of look up.

"Shopkeeper, what Ximen Qing ordered at that table is not right." Liu Lin whispered.

"Not right? Why is it wrong? What did they order that the kitchen didn't have? If so, talk to them, and then discuss about changing vegetables. If not, we can give one as a gift. You can decide this by yourself. You don't have to ask me anything. Wu Da felt comfortable, and it seemed that Liu Lin also began to regard himself as a real owner.

"We have everything they ordered in the kitchen. That's not what I mean." Liu Lin replied.

"What the hell is going on? You man, don't talk like a woman!" Wu Da deliberately raised his voice a little. He hoped that other guys could hear it and let them listen to it. He was the boss in the osmanthus building, and others had to stand aside.

"The dishes they ordered are very cumbersome and time-consuming." Liu Lin explained, "Also, shopkeeper, please speak down. This may be a little troublesome."

Wu Da looked at Liu Lin with a nervous look, coughed, and then said in a not too loud voice, "I didn't come to the restaurant until I ate tedious dishes. Why don't you have a meal at home? Come to our Guihua Building and eat the cook's skills!"

"You are right, the shopkeeper. The people who come here for dinner are all cooking skills. But ordinary diners, even if they order tedious dishes, will be matched with some simple things, so that they don't have to wait too long to start eating. When the simple things are finished, the tedious dishes will be ready. I have been in Osmanthus Tower for so long, but I have never seen such a guest who order all the tedious dishes. Liu Lin looked solemn. If a group of people with the identity of Ximenqing come to eat, they will definitely drink wildly. From this time to the evening, it is indeed the practice of some drinkers. But they didn't order much wine. Dongjia, there are a lot of guests I have met. According to my judgment, these people don't seem to come to eat.

Wu Da also became serious: "Liu Lin, what do you think they are not here to eat, what are they doing here for? Are you looking for trouble? Is that going to inform my brother and ask him to send a few officials to support the scene, so that he won't be afraid of them smashing the scene.

Liu Lin waved his hand: "These people are not like looking for trouble. They are more like deliberately procrastinating and waiting for something. In addition, I'm afraid that Dutou can't come today. You forgot that Dutou told us that he is going out of the county today to make a yin marriage for Qi Si.

"You mean, they are stuck at this time with intention?" Wu Da felt that things were difficult to do.

"Shopkeeper, you and your brother can be regarded as the best in Yanggu. The wood is beautiful in the forest, and the wind will destroy it. It's better to be careful." Liu Lin's words behind him were even more word by word, and it could be seen that he was trying his best to think.

Wu Da thought for a while and said to Liu Lin, "What do you think is more appropriate for us to do now?" Since Liu Lin came to raise doubts with himself, I guess he has thought about the solution.

"It's not convenient to startle in any way now. After all, all doubts come from my guess. There is a long-standing relationship between Dutou and Ximenqing, and it is easy to make things uncontrollable. I think that by ourselves, we can also fight against the people brought by Ximenqing. Liu Lin is full of confidence.

"How to fight? We only have guys and cooks, oh, yes, you still have this accountant. I am a dwarf owner and shopkeeper. Although there are more people than them, they are all mob. If there is really a conflict, it is not enough to fight. Wu Da made various inferences in his mind if there was a conflict.

"Shopkeeper, I thought about it. They didn't dare to make a big deal. After all, they all controlled the real power in Yanggu County. The problem of manpower is easy to solve. There is a dart bureau not far from here. In the past, some people used this dart bureau to send money to everyone. These darts masters have more or less. We can send more darts masters to hire more, give them wages, and let them come to Guihua Building for dinner. As long as you survive this afternoon and come back, you can take a breath. Liu Lin stated his thoughts and then suddenly stopped: "It's just..."

"Just what?" Wu Da stared at Liu Lin.

"I'm just worried that what we see is only part of it. No matter how bold Ximen Qing is, he dares not come to look for trouble when your brother Wu Song is fine, unless..." Liu Lin wants to stop talking.

Wu Da knows that Liu is very smart. He does prompts so frequently for fear of making wrong inferences and taking responsibility.

"I know what you mean. You mean, my brother is also in danger. That's right." Wu Da thought about the matter before and after and felt that this possibility was indeed great.

"The shopkeeper's appraisal. However, with our ability, we can barely protect ourselves, and I'm afraid it's impossible to help. Even if someone is sent to chase your brother now, I'm afraid he will be intercepted halfway. What's more, counting the time, we have already set out for a while, and we don't know which road we are taking. It's even more difficult to catch up. Liu Lin sighed.

"You don't have to worry about this, my brother knows. This boy has a great fortune and can't be dealt with easily. Wu Da knew that he had to calm down at this time. The danger could only exist, and he could not be confused by a little analysis. You can do the matter of hiring the darts master now, take more money, and invite all the darts masters in the darts bank. According to what you said, let them come to Guihua Tower to press the scene. Wu Da pondered for a moment: "In addition, divide some people and go to Wu Song's house for defense. You can't let my sister-in-law have any problems."

"Then shopkeeper, do you need to go to your home separately?" Liu Lin asked for instructions.

"No need. I'm alone and have no home. Wu Da was a little sad when he spoke.

This kind of tension seems to make Wuda's dream of becoming a hero as a general commanding thousands of troops and horses when he was a child has a little bit of realization.

It would be great if Pan Jinlian was still there. Let her see that her man is not so pus. When he is in danger, he will only hide in his brother's tall figure. Her man can also be alone, not flinching in the face of danger, planning strategies, and winning thousands of miles.

Unfortunately, no one needs my protection for a long time. Wu Da thought bleakly.

(At the end of this section, use brackets to be cute. Today, a book friend reminded me that Wu Dalang did not sell pancakes. I understand what this book friend means. In the original text of Water Margin, Wu Dalang sells cooking cakes, not pancakes. Because Water Margin is widely circulated, many details in the book have been subpoenaed. For example, many people think that Fang La was captured by Wu Song with one arm, which is a typical result of rumors.

Cooking cake is indeed not a pancake. Cooking pancakes are steamed, while pancakes are baked. Strictly speaking, it is a southern diet, similar to Fujian's light cake.

Wu Dalang does not have any south*, so all kinds of cooking cakes have been taken for granted in the process of the spread of Water Margin. "Wu Dalang pancakes" are more well-known than Wu Dalang cooking cakes. Therefore, it has always been said in this article.

In addition, some book friends told me that the recent plot is to be stupid. If you become stupid, I'm afraid the ending will be death. That's true. Many times we think we know everything, and others are played with themselves in applause, but that's just the plot in your own POV. In other people's POV, he must firmly believe that he knows more than you.)