Chapter 49 49: A gentleman deceives others
Chen Jin started to eat, and the wind was blowing.
Zhang Xiucai was dumbfounded. He ate in a hurry before and looked rather indecent, but now compared with Chen Jin...
Still indecent.
This is all because of the way Chen Jin eats. Although he eats very quickly, his movements are calm and he eats cleanly, without even the food residue falling out.
Zhang Tong was surprised: He could eat it this way without choking? It would be great if I could eat like this. One meal lasts three days.
Seeing that the number of snacks and dried meats on the table was decreasing, he stopped thinking about it and quickly grabbed some to eat.
At this time, there were not only the two of them in the side hall, but also other people.
Those people knew Zhang Tong, and when they stared here, someone sneered: "Look, I told you so. Looking at his appearance, he must have not eaten for several meals, so he reserved his stomach for this meal." ”
"Isn't it? The reincarnation of a starving ghost is the same as never eating."
"Haha, some people really don't have the chance to eat such exquisite snacks."
Rumors and whispers are endless.
Zhang Tong couldn't help but blush when he heard this.
Those few people were classmates in the county school.
They are said to be classmates, but the relationship between them is not good.
First, Zhang Tong's family was poor and he could not do business, entertain guests, or gain worldly connections; second, his temperament was stubborn and rigid, rigid, and did not know how to be tactful and flexible.
Such a person will find it difficult to please others no matter where he is.
Hearing the criticism from his classmates, Zhang Xiucai silently put down a piece of pastry in his hand. His self-esteem did not allow him to make a fool of himself in front of others.
Chen Jin glanced at it and said leisurely: "It's really stupid to starve yourself just for irrelevant people and irrelevant words."
"I..."
Zhang Tong opened his mouth to speak, but didn't know what to say.
He actually agreed with Chen Jin's words and felt they made sense.
However, the truth is the truth. In the face of cynicism, how many people can be calm and calm?
It's really hard.
"Well said!"
Suddenly there was a shout of praise, and an old man who was over sixty years old stepped in from the outside, with a handsome figure and a charming smile.
When everyone saw him, they all stood up and saluted, calling "Hu Yuanwai".
It turns out that he is the owner of the village.
Hu Yuanwai's eyes fell on Chen Jin, who was sitting still. He looked around and said with a smile: "I heard from my servant that I received a distinguished guest on the way. He must be Your Excellency. As expected, his appearance is very good, which can be described as handsome."< br>
Chen Jin then made a gesture: "Chen Jin, I came here from a study tour in Genshui County. It happened to be a meeting and I was hungry, so I came to the banquet."
Hu Yuanwai clapped his hands and said: "Did you hear that? Your distinguished guest is hungry, how can you just have some snacks and tea? This is not the way to treat guests. Come, bring in a banquet quickly."
After saying that, he turned to the students at other tables and said: "I heard what you said just now, I guess you are not hungry. Why don't you go out and play around in the village for a while?"
Although this was said tactfully, it was tantamount to an eviction order.
Those students had hot faces, apologized, and left with stern expressions.
Not long after, the side hall was cleared away, and a large table was placed in the middle. Then dishes, chicken, duck, fish, etc. were served in a hurry.
Steaming hot and fragrant.
When the food and wine were served, Mr. Hu said politely: "You two, please."
At this moment, Zhang Xiucai was still confused and could not react.
In fact, considering that he was admitted as a scholar when he was in his early twenties, even if he was not admitted as a junior student, he could still be regarded as a "promising young man" and had a bright future.
Otherwise, Hu Yuanwai would not have specially sent a carriage to receive him.
This is not the first time he has had contact with Hu Yuanwai. He has had several contacts since last year. Every time, Hu Yuanwai was polite to him.
But politeness and enthusiasm are different.
Now, Zhang Tong felt the other party's enthusiasm.
But this enthusiasm is obviously directed at Chen Jin.
Chen Jin is not a native of Sishan County. He introduced himself without mentioning his fame. It seems that he is just a child at most...
After much deliberation, the most likely possibility is that Foreign Minister Hu has chosen Chen Jin and wants him to be his son-in-law.
But just now Chen Jin made it clear that he would not get married.
If the two sides fail to reach an agreement, will there be a fight in the end?
Probably not. After all, marriage is a matter of mutual consent. How can you force someone to become your son-in-law...
Zhang Xiucai was thinking wildly and suddenly stood up and bowed to Mr. Hu: "Executive officer, before we take our seats, I have something that I want you to comment on."
"Oh, what's the matter?"
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"This happened not long ago, but I encountered it on the way when I came..."
Zhang Tong had not let go of the matter of "gods used as firewood" and kept it in his mind. Now facing Mr. Hu, he took the opportunity to speak out and asked the other party to comment.
His statement, in detail, included the confrontation with the knife-wielding man and the situation after Chen Jin appeared. Not a single word was concealed, nor was there any exaggeration.
After listening to this, Hu Yuanwai pondered for a moment: "Zhang Xiucai, I am not a scholar, but I have heard a saying called 'a gentleman bullies his opponent.' If you look like this, you will not only be bullied by your classmates, but also bullied by ghosts and gods. ”
After hearing this, Zhang Tong looked dull and murmured: "Did I really do something wrong?"
Hu Yuanwai looked at Chen Jin with burning eyes: "Mr. Chen, if you can clearly understand the statues of gods, that's a very good idea."
Chen Jin smiled: "The world is big and the earth is big, filling your stomach is the most important thing."
"That's right! Please take a seat. Come, I'll give you a drink!"
……
Genshui County, Chenze Township.
It is also raining in the countryside.
The sky was covered with dark clouds, rolling into groups, as if a bigger storm was brewing.
There was a rumble, which was the sound of spring thunder.
From the hillside, a female crown wearing a blue robe, holding an oil-paper umbrella, and carrying a long sword came down.
Although the rural road was muddy, as she walked, her shoes were not stained with mud and water, and she appeared to be free from dust.
Counting this time, this is the third time she has come to see Chen Jin.
But Chen Jin is still not there.
I heard from villagers that after the Chinese New Year, Chen Jin went out on a study tour, and he might not come back until summer, before the college examination begins.
Regarding the "study tour" statement, Nu Guan did not believe it: he was not a real scholar...
Either he has something to do; or he deliberately avoids it to avoid being disturbed by outsiders.
Nu Guan originally believed in "let nature take its course", but something happened recently and Master couldn't solve it, so she could only come to Chen Jin to ask for help.
I had no choice but to be rejected.
So, a master like him had expected it and left early?
When the spiritual mind is cultivated to be strong, it can predict the future and avoid disasters, which is the true magical power of an immortal.
Unable to find anyone, Nu Guan had no choice but to sigh and come to the entrance of the village.
A white horse is waiting there.
Because it rained and thundered, many spells were affected, so she came on horseback.
Gotta get it!
One person and one rider quickly disappeared into the wind and rain.
(End of chapter)