The others were very familiar with the place. Some were already holding hands, and some were talking to the girl in a low voice. Luo Sanli was the simplest and most violent. He directly pulled the girl into his arms.
Of course, Pei Feng knew what kind of dinner it was. He didn't mind it, because it was a very normal thing to do. However, he didn't care.
During the dinner, he didn't even touch the girl. He just chatted with her for a while.
The girl's name was Chang Xiaoe. She was 16 years old and came from the neighboring village, Wangzhuang Village.
Her family was extremely poor in Wangzhuang Village. Her mother died early, and her father worked outside all year round. She had four children, and they had been living with their grandparents. Her eldest brother also went out to work early. She and her second sister didn't go to school after graduating from junior high school. Only the youngest brother was still in primary school.
She had been working in a clothing factory in the village. This time, she came to Mingwu Village through a friend's recommendation. Because she was very beautiful, Wu Dayong kept her and planned to recommend her to the most important guest.
The original schedule was to visit the Martial Arts Temple Fair in the afternoon and go to the annual competition in the evening. However, the rice wine brewed by the farmers had a strong aftereffect, and he was accompanied by a beautiful girl. By the time the dinner was over, Sunspot, Tu Long, and Liao Wei were all drunk. Luo Sanli even disappeared halfway with the little girl in his arms. The afternoon trip to the Martial Arts Temple Fair had to be canceled.
Seeing that Du Jiuye, Yun Moshan, and Qian Fengnian were drinking more and more and chatting happily, Pei Feng was a little impatient. He excused himself to go to the toilet and walked out alone.
It was rare for him to come to Mingwu Village, so he wanted to walk around and see the so-called Martial Arts Temple Fair. At the same time, he wanted to see if he could find any surprises in this village.
Before he reached the door, Wu Dayong and Chang Xiaoe unexpectedly came out.
"Mr. Pei, where are you going?"
Pei Feng glanced back at Wu Dayong and said with a faint smile, "I'm going out for a walk. You guys continue, don't worry about me."
Wu Dayong hurriedly gave Chang Xiaoe a look. Chang Xiaoe understood and quickly walked to his side. She said shyly, "Mr. Pei, let me show you around the village. I'm very familiar with this Mingwu Village. Moreover, it's currently the Martial Arts Temple Fair, and the people of Mingwu Village are very tough. If there's any conflict, you'll be at a disadvantage. It'll be better if I accompany you."
"Yes, yes, yes. Mr. Pei, Xiao E is right. You're unfamiliar with this place, so it's best to have her accompany you. At least she can be a tour guide. "
Pei Feng looked at Wu Dayong with a smile that wasn't a smile, but he didn't refuse. "Okay, come with me."
…
There were many people in Mingwu Village, and it was very lively. There were all kinds of stalls and fighting arenas set up on the street.
The things sold were also very unique — candied haws, tofu, scallion pancakes, persimmons, sugar figurines, carrot pancakes, comic books, and all kinds of daily necessities made by the villagers.
The martial arts arena was basically a white circle or a rope around the ground. There were martial arts performances, performances of Jianghu skills, wrestling matches, arm wrestling matches, push-pushing matches, and crudely built arenas where people gambled and accepted challenges. There were all sorts of things, and it was very interesting.
Pei Feng and Chang Xiaoe strolled along the way, looking here and there, leisurely walking around the village.
"Oh right, do you know about the annual competition?"
After buying a bunch of snacks for Chang Xiaoe, Pei Feng saw that she was more relaxed and not as shy as before. Only then did he get to the point.
"I know. The sisters in the village often tell me about it. This time, Secretary Wu also told me about the annual competition."
"Oh? What's the arrangement of the annual competition? "
"Today is the first day of the annual competition, and it will end the day after tomorrow. It officially starts at 7 pm every day."
"The fighting arenas outside are all small fights. The annual competition is the real gathering of experts. I heard from my sisters that there will be deaths in the annual competition every year. It's a real fight in the arena, and the prize money is frighteningly high. I heard that it's tens of millions!"
Speaking of this, her eyes dimmed.
Tens of millions … was an astronomical figure to her. If it weren't for her family being poor, she wouldn't be unable to go to school, and she wouldn't have to pay the price of her innocence to participate in this annual competition.
Dreams were plentiful, but reality was harsh. Everyone's fate was different.
How could she not want to be like some of her classmates? She wanted to go to a key high school in the county, and then get into a university. In the future, she would leave the village and go to the big city to pursue her dreams.
Unfortunately, she was a girl, and her family was poor … Her father only allowed her youngest brother to go to school. She and her sister had to earn money to support the family and her brother's education.
"You came to Mingwu Village this time … to accompany us distinguished guests from Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai, right?"
Pei Feng could see through everything. Of course, he knew what she was thinking in her heart.
"Yes … I'm here to accompany you, Mr. Pei."
Speaking of this, her pretty face flushed red, and she didn't dare to raise her head to look at him.
Pei Feng smiled. "Oh? Then after accompanying me, how much did that Wu Dayong promise to pay you? "
Chang Xiaoe bit her lips, as if it was difficult for her to speak.
"Whatever I ask, just say it. Don't have any scruples, and don't hide anything."
"… 5000."
This Wu Dayong was really black-hearted.
Pei Feng shook his head.
"That … Mr. Pei, tonight … do you want to accompany you?"
Chang Xiaoe's voice was as soft as a mosquito's buzz. "Secretary Wu said … if I accompany you happily, you'll reward me with money. The money rewarded to me … will be considered as my own. "
Pei Feng couldn't help but laugh in his heart. He asked faintly, "How many times have you participated in the annual competition?"
"The first time."
Pei Feng quietly looked at her. He knew that this little girl wasn't lying.
"That's it. I don't need you to accompany me at night. These three days, you just need to follow me during the day. On the 10th, I'll give you a generous reward. How about it? "
Chang Xiaoe suddenly raised her head and looked at him. She was pleasantly surprised. "Really? How much? "
Pei Feng frowned slightly. "You seem to care a lot about money."
Chang Xiaoe was stunned for a moment. She softly said, "I have to supplement my family's income. I also have to be responsible for my brother's tuition and living expenses. Moreover … I have a dream."
"What dream?"
"I … I want to save more money. After two years, I will go to high school. I want to go to university. I want to leave here and go to the big city to work, live, and struggle!"
When saying this, Chang Xiaoe's beautiful phoenix eyes flashed with a strange light. Her face was full of longing.
This was a little girl with a dream. She was unwilling to be ordinary …
"It's good to have a dream. Don't worry, the reward I'll give you will be much more than what Wu Dayong gave you."
Pei Feng didn't say anything more. He waved his hand. "Let's go. Accompany me to other places."
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