When Yang Fan returned to the Xiu wen workshop, he first went to Jiang Xuning's house. As soon as Jiang Xuning saw Yang Fan, he said excitedly, "Xiao Fan, this time it's all thanks to you. I wanted to thank you yesterday, but it was getting late and I didn't see you come back, so I went home first. I originally planned to go after I was done with work today …"
Yang Fan smiled and said, "Sister Ning, you're treating me like an outsider. I truly treat you as my own sister. If something happens to my sister, how can I just stand by and do nothing? You don't have to say a word of thanks anymore."
Pasta was so happy that his eyes were brimming with tears. He kept wiping his eyes with his sleeves. After hearing Yang Fan's words, he nodded vigorously.
Maqiao was like Miss Xiaodong's Big Black at home. He kept circling around Yang Fan, scratching his ears and saying, "Erlang, quickly tell me, what method did you use to make that surnamed Liu break off the engagement? I saw him run over like his butt was on fire and couldn't wait to divorce Xiao Ning. Quickly tell me, if this riddle continues, I'm going to go crazy. "
Yang Fan laughed and said, "I can't say, I can't say. Sister Ning doesn't need to entrust her life to someone like him. Why do you need to get to the bottom of it?"
Pasta's mother walked out of the kitchen and patted her apron. With a face full of smiles, she said, "Erlang, my daughter didn't jump into the fire pit thanks to you. I don't know how to thank you. It's almost noon. You sit here. Auntie will go get a pot of wine and come back with half a catty of pig head meat to thank you properly. Epsilon Majoris, you stay too. Have lunch at auntie's place. "
Yang Fan quickly said, "Auntie, don't be so busy. I treat Sister Ning as my own sister. Don't treat me as an outsider. Back when I first arrived in Luoyang, Sister Ning helped me a lot. Now that I've only helped you a little, why do you keep thinking about it? Oh right, this matter, it's fine as long as we keep it in our hearts. Don't tell anyone else. If anyone asks, just say that the one surnamed Liu took the initiative to break off the engagement for some reason. Don't say that I did anything. Otherwise, if the one surnamed Liu regrets it in the future, it'll be hard to avoid trouble. "
Pasta's mother couldn't be careless when it came to her daughter's marriage. She nodded her head repeatedly and kept these instructions in mind. Just as she was about to persuade Yang Fan to stay for lunch, Su Fangzheng strolled in from outside the courtyard. As soon as he entered the courtyard, he shouted, "Sister-in-law, Sister-in-law, are you in the room?"
As soon as Pasta's mother heard the noise, she hurriedly went out to welcome them. Su Fangzheng said, "Sister-in-law, didn't that man surnamed Liu from Yongkang Lane take the initiative to come and break off the engagement yesterday? At the time, I wondered if he had taken the wrong medicine or something. Why did he suddenly find his conscience? Guess what, he really did take the wrong medicine, haha! "
Su Fangzheng was in high spirits as he said, "Today this kid was taken in by the government officials. Do you think his guts are big or not? Unexpectedly he pretended to be a wealthy merchant in the Western Region, moved into the residence of the current Minister of Martial Arts, and swindled and swindled. I think he must have lost his mind, otherwise, how could he break off the engagement? Would he dare to swindle Minister Wu? "
In the room, Jiang Xuning and Maqiao heard everything clearly. Both of them looked at Yang Fan in surprise. They really couldn't guess what method he used to make Liu Junfan break off the engagement. Not only did he make Liu Junfan break off the engagement, but he also made him lose his mind and do such a thing.
Yang Fan smiled at Jiang Xuning and said, "Sister Ning, I'll leave with Epsilon Majoris first. I'll see you tomorrow."
"Hey, don't go. Let's have lunch here."
Before Jiang Xuning could finish his sentence, Yang Fan pulled Maqiao out of the room. After saying goodbye to Pasta's mother, they slipped away. Because Pasta's mother was busy greeting Su Fangzheng, she didn't want to stop them too much. The two of them smoothly left the Jiang residence.
On the way, Maqiao still kept asking questions. He wanted to know what method Yang Fan used to make Liu Junfan break off the engagement. Moreover, he even sent Liu Junfan to prison. Yang Fan naturally smiled and didn't say anything. Maqiao didn't let it go. The two of them were laughing and joking around when Miss Xiaodong suddenly came from the opposite side. When Yang Fan saw Xiaodong, he quickly took a step back and hid behind Maqiao.
Almost everyone in the square knew that Xiaodong liked Yang Fan. When Maqiao saw that it was Miss Xiaodong, he suddenly had a mischievous heart. He raised his hand and called out, "Sister Xiaodong, let's go out."
Miss Xiaodong was walking as if there was no one else around. When she heard the call, she narrowed her eyes and came over.
"Oh, it's Brother Epsilon Majoris …"
When Xiaodong saw his appearance, a smile appeared on her face. Maqiao said, "Yes, where did Miss Xiaodong come from?"
Xiaodong smiled and said, "Oh, my mother just finished making a set of clothes. I sent it to my client's house and then came back. Where did Brother Six go? "
Maqiao flashed and pulled out Yang Fan, who was hiding behind him, and said, "I'm patrolling the streets with Beta Persei. Look at you, Beta Persei. Why didn't you say hello when you saw Miss Xiaodong?"
Yang Fan stared at him hatefully and braced himself to say to Xiaodong, "Hello, Miss Xiaodong."
Xiaodong didn't even look at him. She came closer and only looked at Maqiao. She said slowly and softly, "Epsilon Majoris, look at your clothes. They're old and shabby. When you have time, come to my house and I'll take your measurements and make another set. If it's not convenient, it's okay. Just buy it on credit. With the friendship between our two families, Mother won't say anything. "
Maqiao's face changed and he stammered, "No … No need, Sister Xiaodong, you're too polite. Friendship is friendship and business is business. These two things can't be confused. When I have the money to buy new clothes, I'll definitely take care of your family's business. Now … haha, we still have to patrol. See you later, Miss Xiaodong. "
As Ma Qiao spoke, he pulled Yang Fan up and ran away as if he was fleeing.
Yang Fan grinned and said, "Miss Xiaodong really has good taste. She must have taken a fancy to her brother Epsilon Majoris."
Maqiao was shocked, "Don't talk nonsense! I'll have nightmares at night. "
Yang Fan said, "That's strange. Is Miss Xiaodong not good enough for you?"
Maqiao said, "Xiaodong is a good girl. Of course she's not picky. But her mother …"
Maqiao shivered and said with lingering fear, "That Auntie Hua is very sharp-tongued and arrogant. She's not easy to get along with. Back then, Old Gao's new daughter-in-law complained that her clothes weren't good enough. She blocked the door and scolded her for three whole days! In the end, she scolded her so much that she almost hung herself! Her family only accepts son-in-law. If I became her son-in-law, I wouldn't be able to make a comeback for the rest of my life. "
Yang Fan laughed and said, "Who told you to trick me? You've made a trap for yourself!"
But, as the old saying goes, "Don't laugh at others. Laughing at others is laughing at yourself!"
That evening, Yang Fan couldn't laugh anymore.
…
It was the same alley, the same Dragon Claw Pagoda tree, and the same Huang Yuanwai.
"Beta Persei!"
"Huang Yuanwai!"
It was the same meeting and the same conversation. What was different was the look in Huang Yuanwai's eyes.
Huang Yuanwai warmly looked at Yang Fan and gently said, "Erlang, how have you been?"
Yang Fan was baffled and replied, "Thank you for your concern. I'm doing well."
Huang Yuanwai sighed and lightly patted his shoulder. He sighed and said, "A man doesn't cry easily. Ai! I know you're suffering, but we're men. Even if we lose, we can't lose! Take me for example. Last time, I lost Angela's muji and my wife insisted that I gave it to my lover. She forced me to kneel on the washboard. My conscience is clear! Ahem, look at what I'm saying. Erlang, don't take it to heart and don't be too sad. What's yours is yours. What's not yours can't be forced. As the saying goes, don't bully the young for being poor. Don't think that you're just a worker in the Xiu Wen Workshop. In the future, you might be able to climb up and become a phoenix. At that time, make her regret it! "
"Yes, Huang Yuanwai's priceless advice will be engraved in my heart. But … Huang Yuanwai, what are you talking about? "
"You're still putting up a front. Forget it, I won't say anymore. I can't pour salt on your wound. Remember my words, we're men. Our heads can be broken, our blood can flow, but we won't shed tears. We won't lower our heads. Let bygones be bygones. Look forward and think about the future. Ah! "
Huang Yuanwai affectionately patted Yang Fan's shoulder. He clasped his hands behind his back and leisurely went to Nanshan.
Yang Fan looked at Huang Yuanwai's swaying back and scratched the back of his head. He muttered to himself, "What's wrong with Huang Yuanwai today?"
"Lettuce, mushrooms, shepherd's purse. Hurry up and close the stall. Sell them as soon as you pay … Ah! Erlang is here. "
Second Uncle Song came over with a load of vegetables. He suddenly saw Yang Fan and his voice paused. It looked like he wanted to avoid Yang Fan and take a detour. In the end, Yang Fan caught sight of him. He hesitated for a moment and then walked over with an embarrassed smile.
Yang Fan said, "Oh, Second Uncle Song, you're back from your stall. Haha, business is good today. There are only a few dishes left."
"Yes, yes. Today's business … is good. Haha …"
Second Uncle Song's smile was very careful. He didn't look at Yang Fan. He carried the load on his shoulder and looked down. When he passed by Yang Fan, he deliberately brushed the load over. It was as if Yang Fan was made of paper and would break at the slightest touch.
Yang Fan noticed that when Second Uncle Song brushed past him, he secretly glanced at him out of the corner of his eyes. His eyes revealed a look of pity and sympathy.
Pity?
Sympathy?
Yang Fan suddenly had a plan. He thought suspiciously, "What did that idiot Maqiao say about me behind my back?"
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