Chapter 304: Meeting an "Old Friend" in a Foreign Land
An hour later.
Although he had just arrived in Fengyuan and was unfamiliar with the place, Chu Xianping quickly found a small escort agency that was not large in scale but had a good reputation.
Looking up at the quaint sign of "Shimen Escort Agency", Chu Xianping stepped into the main hall, and was immediately greeted by an old shopkeeper.
"Sir, do you have any goods to deliver somewhere else?"
“.”
Without answering in a hurry, Chu Xianping first turned around and closed the door, then took out a heavy bag of silver from his arms and threw it directly into the latter's hand.
"Boss, I have a big deal here."
“.”
Outside the house, the hustle and bustle continued.
Inside the house, this not-so-complicated deal was quickly concluded.
For two hundred taels of silver, the Shimen Escort Agency will send fifteen escorts to the Western Desert Gobi tonight to pick up Lao Zhang and Agou to come to Fengyuan secretly.
In ancient times when there were no communication tools, this way of meeting people seemed ridiculous.
But in fact, if Old Zhang really wants to come to Fengyuan, the two groups of people will basically meet.
After all, there is only one trade route across the Gobi Desert. As long as we follow this route, we will most likely be able to find Old Zhang and his father.
Of course, in such a remote place, there are bound to be some bandits and other bad guys.
And this is exactly why Wei Changtian sent someone to pick him up.
"Sir, I will call the chief escort of this trip to come out to see you."
After putting away the portrait of Old Zhang, the old shopkeeper shouted to the backyard with a smile on his face, "Boss Wang, come out and meet the customer!"
The chief escort is the "first responsible person" for a escort trip.
Before a big escort goes out, the chief escort of the trip has to meet with the customer. If the latter is not satisfied, he can change people.
This is the rule of the escort business.
“Hula!”
The door curtain connecting the main room and the backyard was quickly pulled open, and a sturdy man leaned out.
"Haha, sir, this is it."
The old shopkeeper smiled and wanted to introduce their agency's ace escort to Chu Xianping, but who knew that the two of them were stunned at the same time as soon as they met.
"Mr. Chu?"
"Captain Wang?"
As the saying goes, there are four great joys in life.
After a long drought comes the rain, after a long drought comes the meeting of an old friend in a foreign land, after the wedding night comes the day when one’s name is on the list of successful candidates.
For a rich and well-fed young man like Wei Changtian, he probably would never have the chance to experience the first and fourth joys in his entire life.
And he has already experienced the third joy.
As for the second remaining joy, "meeting an old friend in a foreign land", I can only say that the current scene can barely be considered as such.
"Captain Wang, why are you in Fengyuan?"
In a small restaurant not far from the Shimen Escort Agency, Wei Changtian and Chu Xianping looked at the man sitting opposite them with curious expressions.
This person was Li Suyue’s “deceased husband”, Wang Qian.
"Well, this matter is actually very simple."
Wang Qian pulled a bitter smile from his lips: "Master Wei, Master Chu, I don't know where to go after leaving Shuzhou. I just want to go to a place far away to make a living."
"Later, I happened to meet the escort team of Shimen Escort Agency on the road. Seeing that my kung fu was not bad, they invited me to Fengyuan to make a living."
"I thought it would be the same wherever I was, since I was alone and had no ties, so I just came here."
"At least this way."
Wang Qian didn't finish his last sentence, but Wei Changtian and Chu Xianping both knew what he wanted to say.
Want to stay away from the sad place? As the "pusher" who helped Wang Qian get to his current situation, Wei Changtian's mood is actually quite complicated at this moment.
But under the circumstances at that time, he really had no choice.
I can only say that it is fate that plays tricks on me.
"Oh, Master Wang, I'm sorry."
Pouring a glass of wine for the latter, Wei Changtian's apology was sincere.
But Wang Qian certainly didn't dare to apologize, and hurriedly held the cup with both hands and shook his head: "Master Wei, I am grateful that you are willing to spare my life. Your words really make me feel ashamed."
"Besides, I am living a pretty good life in Fengyuan now, and I have almost forgotten about the past."
Holding up the wine glass, Wang Qian lowered his head and said, "To be honest with you two gentlemen, I was thinking about getting married a few days ago after I saved some money."
“.”
Remarry.
It is hard to say whether Wang Qian really meant what he said or whether he just said it to reassure Wei Changtian and Chu Xianping.
Wei Changtian certainly hoped it was the former, but he thought the real situation should be the latter.
Shaking his head without saying anything more, Wei Changtian and Chu Xianping also raised their glasses. The three glasses collided with each other, making a crisp "ding" sound.
"Brother Wang."
Suddenly changing the address, Wei Changtian said with a smile: "Let's not talk about this anymore. It's rare to meet an old friend in a foreign land. Let's just drink happily tonight!"
"I will accompany you two gentlemen to the end!"
“Hahaha, okay!”
"Come, drink!"
“.”
There are three thousand worries in life, and getting drunk can relieve them all.
We clinked glasses and drank heartily.
The three of them drank in the tavern from dusk until the moon was high in the sky, and only said goodbye at the entrance of the store when the store was about to close.
Although they were all warriors of the middle third rank and should have been able to drink a thousand cups of wine without getting drunk, the soft moonlight still reflected three slightly red faces.
"Don't worry, my two lords. I will definitely escort Senior Zhang back to Fengyuan safely!"
Wang Qian bowed and promised, and Wei Changtian smiled and patted his shoulder.
"Okay! I'll trouble you, Brother Wang. I'll wait for you guys in Fengyuan."
"yes!"
Farewells between men are always brief. After a few short words, the three men walked to the east and west sides of the alley.
There were not many pedestrians on the road at this time. A gust of evening breeze blew by, and Wei Changtian looked back at Wang Qian's back.
His shoulders were broad, his body was straight, and his steps were steady, but at one moment he suddenly raised his hand and wiped the corners of his eyes, as if wiping away dust particles caught in the wind.
Suddenly, Wei Changtian turned around and asked Chu Xianping: "Brother Chu, do you think I owe Brother Wang anything?"
The latter was silent for a while, then shook his head: "No."
“Is that so.”
Wei Changtian stopped talking and just let out a long breath. He didn't feel any better because of Chu Xianping's answer.
There are three thousand worries in life, and getting drunk can relieve them all.
But I am afraid that I will be even more depressed when I sober up, and the sorrow will come back again.
Shuzhou City.
"Master, do you think there will be any danger for the old man when he goes to Fengyuan this time?"
In a room lit with several bright candles, Li Suyue was sewing clothes while asking Zhang San who was wiping a knife nearby.
Five months pregnant, her belly is now noticeably bulging and it is not as convenient for her to do things as before.
Fortunately, she no longer has to worry about household chores.
Ever since Lu Jingyao came, she bought several maids at once. Now everything is done by these people, and Li Suyue mainly does some fine work in the house.
"My lord is very resourceful, I don't think that will happen."
Zhang San put the long sword back into the scabbard: "Don't think too much, I'll go see if Ran'er is asleep."
"good."
Li Suyue nodded and watched Zhang San push the door open with a happy smile on her face.
“Chirp~Chirp~”
Outside the window, I heard the faint sound of some bird's call, and the hairpin in my hair reflected a soft light.
It's strange to say.
Although Li Suyue already has a lot of jewelry now, some of them can even be called "expensive".
But in the end, she still liked this one best.
(End of this chapter)
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