Chapter 131: Couple Street Performing
In the end, Jiang Yuzhu gave up struggling and chose the black dog head mask.
Almost in an instant, not sure if it was a psychological effect, the men around him immediately took a step back.
Xie Zhao put on the yellow dog head mask and asked with a smile, "Madam, why did you choose the black dog head?"
In his opinion, the yellow native dog looks cuter.
Jiang Yuzhu pulled the corners of her lips reluctantly and said weakly, "Master, do we still need to decide the winner when it's already so ugly?"
The black dog head was chosen because black is versatile and matches her lavender skirt perfectly.
Jiang Yuzhu concealed the real reason and blurted out the polite words: "That's because I want the master to look better."
Xie Zhao said nothing, but felt relieved.
As the parade of the Goddess of Flowers for blessings drew closer, more and more people gathered on both sides.
Jiang Yuzhu was surrounded by girls who came to pray for blessings. They all looked excited and huddled together chattering, but their eyes were fixed on the direction of the street intersection.
A streak of light flashed across the dark sky, and flocks of pigeons flew away.
At the end of the road, the lights were gradually lit up, two girls were scattering flower petals in front, and the float seemed to drop from the sky.
"The Lady of Flowers is here!"
Wherever the carriage went, it spread the refreshing fragrance of flowers as it moved slowly forward.
In the middle of the float sat a young girl, her skirt decorated with colorful flowers. She had a calm expression, with a hint of arrogance between her eyebrows.
"She is Lin Moyue, she is indeed beautiful."
The relationship between the Jiang family and the Lin family is not good. Although they are both in the capital, Jiang Yuzhu and the Lin family girl rarely meet each other and they have different circles.
Jiang Yuzhu just made a casual compliment but didn't take it to heart.
To her, beauty, whether male or female, is like a piece of porcelain, to be appreciated.
Xie Zhao sensed an unknown meaning. His jawline tightened, and after a while he curled his lips, his eyes dark and obscure: "Madam, Miss Lin is not even one ten-thousandth of you."
Xie Zhao felt uneasy, wondering if he had said anything wrong.
He has never been interested in women. Even though Xie Zhao is good at calculating, he doesn't know how to get along with women.
He didn't want Jiang Yuzhu to see through him, so he didn't show his cautiousness.
Jiang Yuzhu had heard this kind of talk many times, so she replied naturally, "I don't deserve such praise from you, Master."
Xie Zhao looked up at her, his eyes shining: "Madam, what your husband said comes from the heart."
Jiang Yuzhu glanced at Xie Zhao with a hint of surprise, thinking to herself, of course you have to show your sincerity when you compliment someone, otherwise wouldn't the compliment be in vain?
"Then tell me what's good about me?"
Jiang Yuzhu posed a difficult problem to Xie Zhao.
What's good about it? Xie Zhao lowered his eyes, his mind full of the scene of her throwing herself into his arms just now.
Her figure was curvy and very soft, which made him feel hot and uncomfortable. She was also devoted to her family and her subordinates...
In short, Jiang Yuzhu has a clear distinction between love and hate, and is good in every way.
After years of studying, Xie Zhao found that he was unable to express himself in words and was at a loss for words.
Jiang Yuzhu smiled cheerfully and said, "Since the master can't answer, how about punishing you to buy snacks?"
During the Hundred Flowers Festival, Jiang Yuzhu set her sights on time-honored brands from all over the country.
There was a fragrance in the air, and after taking a breath, Jiang Yuzhu became even hungrier.
Xie Zhao looked embarrassed, worried that the snacks were not clean enough, but he didn't want to spoil the fun.
Jiang Yuzhu paused with her eyes on Xie Zhao's face, and suddenly said, "Master, you don't have any money, do you?"
This request seems a bit unreasonable.
All of Xie Zhao's property was in the hands of Jiang Yuzhu, and his salary was left to Manager Xie to use for household expenses. He either lived and ate at home or in the government office, and was completely penniless.
Xie Zhao shook the purse in his hand and said in embarrassment: "My husband took Liang An's purse in advance, but Liang An's purse was full of sachets."
He has no money, but the servant does.
As a result, Liang An was so intent on finding his sweetheart that he had less than ten copper coins in his full wallet.
Jiang Yuzhu hesitated and said, "How about not using it as a jade pendant?"
She wanted to eat seven-star fish balls, but one serving cost eight copper coins. After eating the fish balls, her wallet was empty and she couldn't afford to buy anything else.
Jiang Yuzhu's jewelry is all specially made. The money spent on hiring the craftsman has long exceeded the jewelry itself. The only thing that can be pawned is the jade pendant.
She bought the jade pendant in a shop and liked it very much.
At this moment, the flow of people was surging and the crowd quickly moved to one side.
Seeing Jiang Yuzhu was pushed and unable to stand steadily, Xie Zhao quickly took her into his arms and protected her. He looked at the crowd gathered in front of him to watch the acrobatics and said, "You earn money by performing for your husband, so you can buy enough for your wife!"
Jiang Yuzhu was surprised. This idea was quite novel. After all, she would not be exposed because she was wearing a mask. "Master, what should we sell?"
The cost is very low, just selling your strength.
There is no piano to play, so I can only sing little songs. I don’t have the conditions to perform monkey shows and chicken fights, otherwise my chest will be broken by a stone.
"That man's chest broke a huge stone, and many people gave him copper coins!"
Jiang Yuzhu stared at the big copper basin. She never thought that someone as rich as her would one day covet copper coins.
Xie Zhao shook his head, a look of certainty appeared on the corner of his lips: "Madam, please wait a moment, I will be back soon."
It was easy for Xie Zhao to make money, but he would feel satisfied when he used the money he earned to buy things for Jiang Yuzhu.
A moment later, Xie Zhao came back with something.
"Master, why did you bring a bathtub? Are you going to perform a bathing show in the street to sell your sex appeal?"
Jiang Yuzhu rubbed her eyebrows. If it was embarrassing, she would just leave first and said that she didn't know Xie Zhao.
Xie Zhao patiently explained: "The wooden basin can't hold so many copper coins, so I borrowed a bathtub from the innkeeper and promised to exchange the copper coins for silver at the inn when we earned them."
The government exchanged one thousand copper coins for one tael of silver, while the price among ordinary people was lower.
However, the copper coins were too heavy and Xie Zhao did not have much demand for them.
After the discussion, Xie Zhao went to the grocery store to buy strong liquor and prepared wooden sticks and cotton.
"My husband wants to perform swallowing fire."
Xie Zhao was afraid that Jiang Yuzhu didn't understand, so he briefly explained the principle.
At least, for ordinary people, it is more interesting than the common stone-breaking chest attack.
Jiang Yuzhu immediately joined in the shouting: "Look, look, my husband is swallowing fire, there is only one of his in the capital, you won't find it again after this village!"
After the shouting, people passing by found it novel and quickly surrounded the couple.
"You're not afraid of the wind blowing your tongue off, but how can you swallow fire?"
"That's right, aren't you afraid of burning your tongue?"
Amid the incredulous looks of the crowd, Xie Zhao calmly lit the torch and then put it in his mouth.
"Ah, you didn't get burned to death?"
The people gasped and waited for a long time but Xie Zhao did not show any sign of jumping up and down.
"My fellow villagers, those who have money can show their support with money, and those who don't can show their support with their presence!"
Jiang Yuzhu moved the bathtub, and the people threw copper coins into it one after another. In an instant, the huge bathtub was covered with water.
"Come again, come again, it's so beautiful!"
Everyone applauded, Xie Zhao mastered the rhythm and performed again.
Throughout the whole process, Jiang Yuzhu appeared very calm.
What Xie Zhao used was just a trivial trick. He smeared the cotton with white wine mixed with water. After the torch was lit, the alcohol attached to the outermost layer burned, and the water vaporized and took away the heat of the flame.
After the flame enters the body, it is temporarily extinguished due to lack of oxygen and will not cause any harm.
The people did not understand this principle and treated Xie Zhao as a god.
Those who watched it stayed where they were and didn't want to leave. Some people called their friends and told others: "Go and see! The dog-headed couple's fire-eating performance is really eye-opening!"
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