Back in the courtyard, Zheng Yuanyuan stood at the kitchen door and asked, "Master, the meal will be ready soon. What should we do with Mr. Wang? Should we send it to them, or invite him over to eat with us?"
Zhang Shixun looked up at the sky and saw that it was already noon, so he said, "Go to the backyard and ask him what he means."
Not long after Zheng Yuanyuan left, Wang Dong came out from the backyard.
"I'm going out to eat. Please ask someone to bring some food to those three girls."
"Everything is ready at home. Where are you going to eat?" Zhang Shixun then noticed that he was dressed neatly, with a silk flower on his headdress.
"I'm going to Mrs. Chen's soup and noodle shop." Wang Dong winked at him.
"Didn't you say she was too hard to pursue and gave up?"
"I've regained my confidence now, isn't it?"
"If she agrees, will you make her your wife or your concubine?"
"How can a woman who has lost her husband be the wife? Of course she should be a concubine."
Zhang Shixun was speechless.
Wang Dong walked towards the door. After taking a few steps, he heard Zhang Shixun ask behind him, "Why don't you bring Bai Wuchang?"
"Bringing him along is a nuisance."
"return!"
Wang Dong stopped and asked with a frown, "What's the matter?"
"It's not safe for you to go out alone. You'd better take Bai Wuchang with you."
"It's broad daylight, there's nothing unsafe. Besides, I have this..." Wang Dong took out an object from his arms and showed it to Zhang Shixun.
Zhang Shixun looked closely and blurted out, "Pistol!"
"With this thing, no one can touch me."
"Old Wang, how many guns do you have?"
"I won't tell you." Wang Dong winked at him and turned to walk out.
When it was time to eat, the women brought the food and then went out.
"Hey! Wait a minute." Zhang Shixun stopped them, "Why are you going out? Let's eat together."
"We are servants, how can we eat with the master?" Zheng Yuanyuan said.
"Who said you were slaves? Come in...Xiaoju, go get a few more pairs of chopsticks from the kitchen."
Xiaoju agreed verbally but did not move. She just looked at Zheng Yuanyuan.
Zheng Yuanyuan said, "Sir, this is against the rules."
"Here, my words are the rules. Now that you've entered this family, you're a member of the family...Xiaoju, stop standing there and go get the chopsticks."
"Oh!" Xiaoju agreed and skipped to the kitchen.
Zhang Shixun looked at her lively appearance and smiled.
Zheng Yuanyuan is the oldest among them, about seventeen or eighteen years old, and the other four are at most fifteen or sixteen years old. If they were in later generations, they would definitely still be acting like spoiled brats in front of their parents.
Seeing Zheng Yuanyuan and the others still standing there, Zhang Shixun said, "Everyone, move some stools and sit down. Don't treat yourselves as outsiders in the future."
The women looked at each other and stood there motionless.
"You don't listen to me, do you?" Zhang Shixun deliberately frowned. "I'm a little angry now. Let me tell you, if I get angry, the consequences will be serious."
Seeing that his expression was not right, Zheng Yuanyuan hurriedly said, "Sir, please don't be angry. We will sit down now."
As he said that, he walked over and sat down.
Led by her, several others sat down as well.
Zhang Shixun originally wanted to call Sangou in to eat together, but he glanced and saw this guy squatting at the door of the kitchen, holding his bowl and eating with his mouth full of oil.
Never mind, he’s just a servant, let him do whatever he wants.
After Xiaoju brought the chopsticks, Zhang Shixun picked them up and said with a smile, "Okay, let's start eating now."
Seeing that Zhang Shixun had already started eating, Zheng Yuanyuan picked up the chopsticks shyly.
Zhang Shixun was afraid that they would feel awkward, so he didn't even look at them. He ate while saying, "From now on, just treat me as your brother. I am your real brother."
It is easier to get along with others if the relationship is well defined. This is what Zhang Shixun thought of in an instant. If men and women get along for a long time, the relationship between brothers and sisters will be much simpler.
Zheng Yuanyuan said softly, "Sir, this won't do. We still have to respect each other."
"Who said respect for hierarchy doesn't matter?" Zhang Shixun glared at her. "I will be your elder brother from now on. An elder brother is like a father."
"Then I'll listen to my brother... my elder brother." Zheng Yuanyuan agreed reluctantly. She felt something was not right, but she couldn't figure it out for a moment.
"That's right, girls, don't just sit there, pick up your chopsticks... By the way, this mutton is cooked well, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, fresh but not smelling of mutton. Who made it?"
Xiaolan said, "Sir, this is called roasted lamb, and it was made by my maid."
"It's delicious... Xiaolan, I told you to call me brother. Also, don't call me little maid."
"Oh! Brother." Xiaolan called sweetly.
"Hey! Be good, Xiaolan."
Zheng Yuanyuan pointed at the plate with her chopsticks, "Brother, please try this Dongbo meat. I made it."
Zhang Shixun picked up a piece of meat and said, "Let me try it... Hmm! Fatty but not greasy, soft but not mushy, delicious."
Seeing that he was so friendly, Zheng Yuanyuan boldly picked up her chopsticks and started eating slowly.
With her taking the lead, the others followed suit.
Zhang Shixun ate and commented on the food, and of course, most of his praise and encouragement were given.
Several girls had been trained in court etiquette and adhered to the habit of not talking while eating. Unless Zhang Shixun asked, they would never speak on their own initiative.
Therefore, he was the only one talking at the dinner table.
Before he finished his meal, Zhang Shixun heard a rapid beeping sound in his head. He looked carefully and saw Wang Dong's profile picture appear in the intelligent system, but it was red, and a warning message was flashing wildly next to it: Danger! Help needed!
Zhang Shixun didn't have time to think about it. He threw away his bowl and chopsticks, stood up and ran out.
Something happened, something big happened.
He ran towards Chen Erniang's soup and noodle shop as fast as he could.
He had not run far when two figures rushed past him with the sound of wind, running much faster than him.
These are the Black and White Impermanence. It seems they have also received the warning.
When he was about to run to Chen Erniang's Soup and Noodle Shop, he saw a man lying at the door of the shop from afar. It was Wang Dong.
Chen Erniang, with her hair disheveled, was holding Wang Dong's head and shouting, "Help, he's dying..."
Zhang Shixun's heart was pounding, Lao Wang, you can't die.
When he ran over, Bai Wuchang had already started examining Wang Dong.
Zhang Shixun put his hand on Wang Dong's neck, but couldn't feel any pulse, and his heart sank.
It's over, Wang Dong is dead.
In the blink of an eye, Bai Wuchang tore open Wang Dong's clothes on his chest without saying a word, pointed his finger at his heart area, and extended a long needle from his index finger, which he quickly inserted into Wang Dong's body.
Zhang Shixun squatted on the side, staring at Wang Dong's face nervously, muttering, "Wang Dong, you must not die, wake up quickly, wake up quickly!"
Suddenly, Wang Dong coughed violently and slowly opened his eyes.
"Old Wang, you're awake." Zhang Shixun was ecstatic, his voice trembling.
"Um! Where... am I?" Wang Dong asked with difficulty.
"In front of the soup noodle shop."
"I...I have a terrible headache."
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