Tao Manwu's small head rested on top of Hsu Fengnian's large head as they returned to the inn together. It was better to be happy together than to be happy alone. The little lass was prepared to show the young lady the Ingenious Spider Box in her hands, but she didn't expect that when she arrived at the entrance, she would see a ruckus outside. There were many green-skinned scoundrels cursing outside, their mouths full of vulgar words. Shopkeeper Sun was standing on the stairs, bowing and smiling apologetically to a burly man. The burly man secretly handed over a pouch of silver to the shopkeeper. His originally cold smile suddenly changed as he threw the pouch of silver onto the ground and punched the old man in the chest. Shopkeeper Sun's wife and two daughters were hiding in the inn's entrance, crying endlessly. When they saw the pillar of their family being knocked to the ground, they were stunned and didn't dare to support him, fearing that they would provoke these vicious villains.
Hsu Fengnian asked the bystanders around him, and only then did he know the general situation. Shopkeeper Sun's wife and eldest daughter were sightseeing in the city's western district when they encountered a scoundrel who wanted to take advantage of women. His eldest daughter's skin was thin and her temper was fierce, so when her bottom was touched, she immediately slapped him. The green-skinned scoundrel was thin and weak, so he didn't expect the young lady to be so fierce. After being slapped to the ground, he lost face. Seeing that she was an unfamiliar face, he didn't dare to act on the spot. He called a few of his idle neighbors and followed her to the eastern district restaurant. After arguing with the local hoodlums, they found out that Shopkeeper Sun didn't have any backing. Thus, they called a big brother from the underworld and called over twenty of their friends to kill him. They were determined to cut off a large amount of fat from Shopkeeper Sun's body. How could seven or eight taels of silver enter their eyes? After Shopkeeper Sun earned some money, he didn't have to worry about food or clothing. He had read a few books, so he had a scholarly air. He wanted to save face, so when he was hit by a single punch, the pain was secondary. In the eyes of his neighbors, he felt even more embarrassed. Especially when the three women in his house saw this, he felt even more aggrieved. He crawled up and picked up a wooden stool, wanting to fight the hoodlums to the death. The leader of the group, the green-skinned scoundrel, had practiced martial arts for many years. He had a lot of skills, so why would he care about a wooden stool? He used a kick and the wooden stool was split in half. Shopkeeper Sun, who was full of hot-blooded blood, was dumbfounded. Just as he was hesitating whether or not to go to the kitchen and get a kitchen knife, a skinny scoundrel sneaked up behind him and kicked him in the butt, causing him to fall flat on his face.
The skinny scoundrel's cheekbones were prominent, and his eyes were small and deep. Usually, when the gangs fought, they would use their mouths instead of their hands. He felt that this sneak attack was quite heroic, but it was a pity that he stretched his leg too far, causing his leg to cramp. He could only limp to the side, which attracted a lot of ridicule. The skinny scoundrel was about to flip out, but from the corner of his eyes, he saw that the leader of the gang, who had stolen the limelight, was frowning. He immediately shut his mouth and retreated to the side. Hsu Fengnian put down Tao Manwu and walked to the green-skinned scoundrel while holding his hand. He very nimbly handed over a few ten taels banknotes and said with a smile, "This leader, I don't know how Brother Sun was disrespectful. I hope that you can give me a chance to spend money to avoid disaster."
He didn't have to give face to anyone, but he had to give face to money. The green-skinned scoundrel, who had a ferocious black tiger tattooed on his arm, coldly asked, "Brat, which gang are you from?"
Xu Fengnian smiled and said, "This lowly one cannot compare to First Master's domineering demeanor and is only doing odd jobs for the City Lord Mansion's Second Young Master. I'm not considered anyone important. Second Young Master took a fancy to this restaurant's Five Sprouts Soup, and as a result, I developed a friendship with Manager Sun. Thus, I came here to ask for this restaurant's signature vegetarian dish. First Master is magnanimous, so please forgive Manager Sun. If this lowly one fails in this matter, even if Second Young Master hears about it, the restaurant will not be in the right. Second Young Master has a lot of matters to attend to, so he absolutely won't care about such trivial matters. However, if this lowly one fails in this matter and does not leave a good impression on Second Young Master, then this lowly one will be miserable and won't be able to obtain even half a copper coin's worth of profit. Therefore, these thirty to forty taels of silver can be considered as a token of my respect to First Master. First Master is benevolent and does not cut off this lowly one's path to wealth.
What do you think? "The leader's face was gloomy and uncertain. In the end, he smiled and put the banknotes into his pocket. He patted Hsu Fengnian's shoulder and said," Since little brother has admitted his mistake, this matter isn't a big deal. I'll give you face and let it go! In the future, when you go to the western part of the city, find me for a drink. It's simple, just say the name of Flying Fox Town's Guanxi! "
The commotion died down, and the immortals who were watching from the sidelines also dispersed and entered the restaurant. Manager Sun, who was still in a state of shock, asked in a low voice, "Brother Xu, are you really a noble of the City Lord's mansion?"
Hsu Fengnian picked a clean table and sat down. He said with a smile, "How could I be related to the City Lord's mansion? It's just that there are some elders in my family who have some business dealings with the mansion's steward. I'm not familiar with the Second Young Master of the Tantai Family. This time, I went to the City Lord's mansion and shamelessly put myself under the guise of an assassin. I don't know if I'll be able to meet the Second Young Master. Brother Sun, you know that my family is in the business of porcelain, but the Second Young Master is an expert in this field. If I'm lucky enough to be recognized by him, I might be able to drag the Second Young Master to the restaurant for a meal.
Manager Sun's mind calmed down. He rubbed his hands and said with relief, "I don't dare to accept the Second Young Master's money. It's already a great honor to be able to come to the restaurant. Brother Xu, today's matter is all thanks to your righteous help. I'll go get the money to pay you back. Also, no matter how long you stay in the inn, as long as it costs money, I'll take care of it. If you don't agree, I'll be angry with you!"
Hsu Fengnian hesitated for a moment, then said with a smile, "Brother Sun, don't haggle over the thirty or forty taels of silver with me. I'm the descendant of a merchant who went to Guanghan House. If you're stubborn, you won't recognize me as your brother. In the future, as long as I go to Flying Fox City, I'll definitely come to your place to eat and drink. I won't be careless about this. I'm not joking with you, so don't feel bad. "
The anger in Manager Sun's chest was swept away and he laughed heartily. After sitting down, he waved to his wife and daughter who were standing in the distance and said, "Come, say hello to Brother Xu."
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