22. One-man show
Yan Hongran wanted to hang out in Miaoyanfang, but Chu Yunqing and Qing Fei sat next to her, obviously trying to dispel her idea.
It's not that they are afraid, they are members of the Yuan Xing Gang. Others have always been afraid of them, but they are not afraid.
But things are different now. The leader of the gang, Shi Chongshan, died of illness. There are a lot of intrigues and intrigues within the gang and outside the gang. At this time, we must be cautious.
In particular, Chu Yunqing recognized Xie Kuan, the son of the prefect. He was on an errand now and he didn't want to get involved with him.
Yan Hongran was confused, "Why are you so timid?"
Chu Yunqing did not refute, but just said: "These are unusual times, so you should be cautious."
Hearing this, Yan Hongran looked at him a few more times in surprise.
The two have known each other for many years and have a lot of experience. Of course, she knows that although this boy has read books, he is not an educated person. He usually fights and kills people, but it is definitely not like that to be reasonable, but
I didn't expect that the other party would think about things like this now.
Yan Hongran suddenly felt as if his invisible son had become sensible, and he was a little relieved.
"Okay, I won't go then." She smiled and continued pouring wine.
Over there, Xie Kuan's mood suddenly brightened when he saw her smile like that. He also heard that she said she didn't want to go to Miaoyan Studio, and he suddenly felt worried about gains and losses in his heart.
But it’s great to be able to get along with a beautiful woman.
Therefore, Xie Kuan squinted at the madam and said directly: "Hurry up and change the colors of those things on the stage. They look so heartwarming!"
The female shopkeeper was naturally unhappy. Although prostitutes were in a lowly profession, they all depended on Prince Yong's palace for their livelihood. Who could bear to be reprimanded so bluntly by an outsider?
But she is still a person who has experienced the world. The smile on her face did not change, she quickly responded and went upstairs.
Xie Kuan coughed lightly and couldn't help but move towards Yan Hongran, "Xie Kuan, I haven't asked you for advice yet, aunt...brother, what is your surname?"
Yan Hongran didn't even look at him, threw salted peanuts into her mouth and said casually: "Chu Yunqing."
"..." Chu Yunqing.
Beside, Qing Fei lowered his head and smiled.
Xie Kuan didn't care at all about this. Of course he wouldn't look at a stinky servant or a firewood girl. He just smacked the name the other party said. He thought it must be a fake name made out of nonsense.
He was somewhat unhappy in his heart, but in the past, other women would throw themselves into his arms. This time, it was rare for a beautiful woman to treat him without any pretense. Instead, he felt a strange and indescribable sense of joy.
"It seems that Xiongtai is not a local?" he asked.
"He's a local," Yan Hongran said.
Xie Kuan choked and coughed, "I've never seen this before."
"That's no fate." Yan Hongran said.
Xie Kuan's heart moved and he said with a smile: "Come to think of it, we are destined now."
Yan Hongran finally glanced at him and asked, "How about the drinks here?"
Xie Kuan was a little confused. He didn't know why the other party asked such a question, but he still nodded, "The local Lotus White is certainly a good wine."
"How about snacks?" Yan Hongran asked again.
Snacks, of course, refer to the salted peanuts and fennel beans on the table.
Xie Kuan subconsciously said: "The taste is acceptable."
Yan Hongran smiled faintly, "Can't you shut your mouth?"
Xie Kuan was stunned at first, and then his face turned red, feeling very embarrassed and angry.
There were low laughs coming from all around. It was obvious that they were drinking, but they had been paying attention to this place. Everyone heard it at this time, and of course they thought Mr. Xie was funny.
Chu Yunqing and Qing Fei also smiled.
Xie Kuan looked at the person in front of him who couldn't even take a second look at him. His face turned pale and red. At this time, he heard faint laughter from all around. The sarcasm in it should not be too obvious.
But these people are all well-known in Taiyuan City, either after merchants or in the government. Although he thinks highly of himself, he will not lose his face because of this, and his father will also lose his reputation.
Therefore, what Xie Kuan was glaring at was Chu Yunqing, this rough man who was sitting lazily like a servant.
It’s okay for others to laugh. How dare you laugh at me, just a mere person?
"Why are you laughing?" Xie Kuan looked over and said coldly.
Chu Yunqing didn't even pay attention to him. He just looked at the different girls on the stage, his eyes lingering on one of the figures playing the pipa for a while.
"I am talking to you!" Xie Kuan suddenly stood up.
He didn't know why he was so angry. Maybe it was the subtle but deliberate ridicule from around him, or maybe it was the contempt of the two people in front of him.
Anyway, it suddenly aroused the anger that was suppressed in his heart, making him want to pick up the wine bottle at hand and throw it at the opponent's head.
Then, after a few breaths, Xie Kuan did exactly that.
His face was distorted, he shouted angrily, picked up the wine bottle from the table, took a few steps, and was about to throw it at Chu Yunqing's head.
But obviously, with Yan Hongran and Qing Fei still in the middle, how could he possibly get his wish?
As soon as he took a step forward, a peanut popped out by Yan Hongran hit him on the knee.
In the exclamation, Mr. Xie smashed the small table and spilled the wine all over.
People around him couldn't help but point their fingers and talk with smiles.
"Master Xie, are you okay?"
"Chunhong, why don't you quickly see if Mr. Xie is injured?"
"Oh, my forehead is bleeding. I need to call a doctor."
Amidst the sounds of schadenfreude, Xie Kuan gritted his teeth and got up from the ground, veins bulging on his forehead.
"Shut up!" He looked around.
There was no sound in the room, everyone looked at him with amused expressions.
At this time, a harsh and unpleasant pipa sound suddenly sounded on the originally quiet stage.
Xie Kuan looked sharply.
On the stage, a pretty girl aged 17 or 18 was sitting on a stool, holding a pipa in her arms. At this moment, she saw his gaze coming towards her. She was probably startled by his fierce eyes, and her words were filled with tears.
"I, I didn't mean it." She shrank.
Of course Xie Kuan would not argue with someone who plays music. There is someone else who needs to be taught a lesson now.
He tugged on his clothes and, just three steps away, looked down at Yan Hongran and Chu Yunqing with gloomy expressions.
Yan Hongran was drinking and Chu Yunqing was eating peanuts, but they didn't care.
"You are really disappointing." Yan Hongran said lightly: "There are not enough girls in this Huaishui Painting Boat for you to find, so you have to spread your virtue here and ruin the interest of the men."
Xie Kuan looked at this beautiful face and felt angry, "I'm going to find you!"
As he said that, he actually pounced over.
The next moment, he was kicked back diagonally.
Chu Yunqing stood there, dusting his robe expressionlessly.
Xie Kuan is also a practicing master, but not to mention his many years of indulgence, he just drank a lot tonight, and he never thought that a mere member of the family would dare to take action against him.
Chapter completed!