Chapter 34
He Er and Jiang Ming on this side racked their brains to infer based on the two barely recognizable characters "East" and "Lai" engraved on the inkstone. On the other side, Bai Shier, who planned and personally implemented all this, had never fallen asleep. He lay on the bed with his ears standing upright, wanting to hear if He Er and his two who could hear the inkstone would have any movement tonight.
Most of Jiang Ming's speculations were actually correct, and it was the meaning that Bai Shier wanted to convey to them by engraving the two words. However, even Bai Shier, who engraved the word "dong" himself, had never thought that "Dongsheng Inn" also contained a word "dong"...
If it weren't for Jiang Ming knowing He Er's thoughts and thinking about it with all his strength and recalling another meaning of the word "dong", I'm afraid Bai Shier will really mess it up this time. However, if it really counts, Wang Jinbao's death is indeed half of the responsibility of Dongsheng Inn and Yuelai Inn. Jiang Ming's speculation beyond Bai Shier's design is actually nothing wrong.
But no matter how these two words are explained, one thing has been confirmed, that is, He Er's previous speculation must be wrong, it is just a question of one or two mistakes. After all, the word "dong" can be explained by Wang Jinbao's escape to the east. Apart from Yuelai Inn, it is difficult to explain anything else. Wang Jinbao is not so bored that he uses the word "lai" to tell his later colleagues in the East Factory that the enemy is coming.
You're dead, no one knows that the enemy is coming...
Putting aside the messy thoughts in his heart, He Er calmed down and put his attention back to Yuelai Inn, which was ruled out by him yesterday. He began to carefully recall everything he saw in Yuelai Inn yesterday in his mind, hoping to find some content that he had not noticed at the time.
But obviously, his efforts were futile. Even when he was in Yuelai Inn, he could not see any flaws. After nearly two days, he could not remember the details of the time, let alone find the so-called flaws.
After recalling it for a long time in his mind, He Er had to accept this fact in the end. While he was a little depressed, he couldn't help but regret it.
The reason for regret is very simple. In order to create the opportunity for Jiang Ming to search for clues in the donkey hut, he successfully completed the transaction and bought a batch of suitable cloth as an excuse, and then invited everyone from Dongsheng Inn to drink with him. This means that if he does not want to reveal his flaws and reveal his identity, he must leave Dongsheng Inn, leave Yao Town, and set off to return to Xin'an County tomorrow.
Is there any way to stay in Yao Town again? Even if it only takes one day, it is good.
He Er was anxious at this time like an ant on a hot pan, but the more anxious he was, the more it was difficult for him to calm down and could not think of any reliable method.
"Standard, I have an idea," at this moment, Jiang Ming stood up with a little hesitant expression on his face, "It's just a little too risky, I don't know..."
"It's okay, no matter what, it's better than me who is unintentional," as if the drowning man finally grabbed a straw, He Er didn't care much anymore and immediately looked at Jiang Ming with anticipation, making him speak boldly.
"Oh, okay." Jiang Ming nodded quickly, his face turned red due to excitement and excitement. "Stamp, I mean, since you were completely drunk in the eyes of the three people in Dongsheng Inn today, then," although he made up his mind, when he talked about the key points, Jiang Ming still couldn't help but pause, gritted his teeth, looked at He Er, and then continued to speak slowly, "That's the Stamp, you might as well act crazy after getting drunk, and accidentally left the water..."
He Er's face was a little dark. He glanced at Jiang Ming, but in the end he didn't say much. He still listened with a focused expression and signaled him to continue talking.
"The fire doesn't need to be too big. Just be able to accidentally burn half of the few pieces of cloth bought from the stand today, or three or four pieces." Jiang Ming deliberately emphasized his tone to the word "accidental". He thought He Er should understand what he meant by "accidental".
He Er did not speak immediately, obviously he was still struggling at this moment.
Because Dongchang has not been favored by the present for many years, his life has been much worse than before. Jiangji Silk and Satin Village said that it is the stronghold of Dongchang, but in fact, he can't get a penny allocated from it every year, and sometimes he even has to be filial to the top. He Er bought these good materials today, which is indeed very good. If it is really burned and you don't want to lose a lot of money in vain, it will be difficult to buy the same one with about the same money. Not to mention, after setting this fire, you may have to spend a lot of money to finish it.
"Okay, just do what you said." But after thinking for a while, just as Jiang Ming's breathing began to slowly become a little rapid due to pressure, He Er finally gritted his teeth and nodded.
The same thing is true, there is no end to the eggs when the nest is destroyed.
If the money is gone, you can make another profit. If the reputation of Dongchang is ruined because of the feeling of worrying about this little money, then that is the consequence that He Er is most reluctant to see.
...
"It's gone, it's gone!"
"Put the fire quickly, put the fire quickly!"
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At midnight, the quiet Dongsheng Inn suddenly became noisy. Although there were not many people living in the inn at this time, the bright flames forced everyone to use their best efforts and shout loudly.
In autumn and winter, it is the time when fires are rampant. The weather is dry and there is a large wind to help the flames. Although the temperature is not high, as long as an open flame ignites some flammable item, the next moment will definitely be a disaster.
People who knew this truth, after hearing the shouts and seeing the fire, quickly gathered in Dongsheng Inn. They knew very well that this was not the time to sweep the snow in front of the door. If they could not put out the fire in Dongsheng Inn in time, it would be their turn to suffer soon.
There were many people and great powers. In addition, the fire was "man-made" and the fire was always restrained. Therefore, after burning nearly half of the room, it was extinguished by Dongsheng Inn and the people of the surrounding merchants.
The fire was finally controlled, and the owner of the room began to apologize to everyone in a little embarrassed manner.
"Thank you all, this time I went away was caused by the accidental accident. Here I will compensate you. Tomorrow, tomorrow, I will definitely set up a banquet at the Yuelai Inn opposite you. First, I will thank you for your strong help today, extinguish the fire in time, save my life, and prevent the mistakes and mistakes from causing a major disaster..." I was drunk before, but at this time I was completely "scared" by this fire. He Er, with shame, gratitude and other emotions on his face, bowed to everyone with a complicated face.
Chapter completed!