Chapter 773 Four Sisters
The lower-class room of this inn was not upstairs, but in the backyard. After entering the room, Zhang Zhijian threw his things heavily on the table, got angry, and then sat down on the stool.
Panting heavily, like an old cow.
The waiter outside was secretly scolding him.
"Bah, if you don't know me, you would think you are a young master from a rich family. You live in the lowest room and pretend to be a fool in front of me. You are a piece of shit and look down on me. Who do you think you are? The Third Miss of the Jiang Family wants to marry you, but you are not even worthy of licking her shoes. What a lie! You believe it yourself. Is the Third Miss of the Jiang Family blind? How can she marry you?"
Just as Zhang Zhijian scolded Jiang Huanyue just now, he is being scolded in the same way now. The tide has turned and it has finally come to his side.
"Oh, Mr. Xu is going to set off fireworks at the city gate tonight. Everyone, go and watch after dinner. Don't forget."
On the street outside the inn, the laughter of children mixed together, and the noisy sounds reached Zhang Zhijian's ears. Thinking that the Jiang family was happily eating the New Year's Eve dinner, while he had not even entered the door, let alone eaten a single bite of food until now, Zhang Zhijian was so angry that his nose was about to smoke.
His stomach was growling with hunger, but he had no money in his pocket.
The gift he bought early in the morning was still on the table.
He wanted to open a bag of cakes and eat them, but he couldn't bear to do it.
He took away all the money in the house and first bribed the thugs in Yunyou County to have them block Jiang Huanyu. Then he bought himself a set of clothes and went to save the beauty, creating the first encounter with Jiang Huanyu.
Afterwards, he came to Lianshan Town, pretended to meet Jiang Huanyu by chance, and finally stayed in this inn.
He also paid for the meal the two of them had together last time.
The purpose was to leave a good impression on Jiang Huanyu, so that I could find an excuse to meet her again.
God knows how painful it was for him when he paid the money.
Just three dishes and a soup cost him one or two or three hundred dollars. If you didn't know, you would think they were eating gold. It was so expensive. He wanted to get angry and question him, but Jiang Huanyu was watching him, so he could only hold his anger and pay.
He barely had enough money to pay the bill.
It’s heartbreaking to think about it.
Finally, he pawned the ancestral jade pendant that his father had given him before his death. Only then did he have enough money to live here until now. The gifts on the table were bought with his only remaining three hundred dollars.
If the inn doesn't pay him the next day, he won't be able to stay there.
That's why he couldn't wait to visit the Jiang family today.
As long as he is sure, he can go back and doesn't have to stay here any longer.
But it failed.
Zhang Zhijian was thinking about what to do tomorrow regarding the Jiang family.
After finishing his meal, Jiang Fubao took Jiang Wangyou and Jiang Huanyu to the corner of the yard.
The three sisters gathered together, and Jiang Fubao spoke first: "Third sister, you should explain it to the eldest sister in person, I won't say anything else." "What do you want to say? I tell you, I have to screen this person myself, don't talk nonsense, I am your eldest sister, your dear eldest sister, you have to pass me first, otherwise you can't think about getting married." Jiang Wangyou thought Jiang Huanyu wanted to persuade her.
Stop it loudly.
"Sister, you misunderstood. I don't want to marry him. This guy, oh, how can I say it? Anyway, for today's words, just pretend that I didn't say anything, okay? After the New Year, I will find him and make it clear that he and I are indeed not suitable. I will not marry him. Sister, don't worry. Fubao brought us here just to ask me to explain to you. Fubao has also advised me.
What you said makes sense. I was too naive. I don’t know much about this man’s background. I only know that his father died of illness and his mother gave birth to him alone. The orphan and the widow depended on each other for survival. I have no idea what he does. He came to our house without any etiquette on New Year’s Eve. Even if we let him in, he wouldn’t be able to pass the test of grandpa and grandma...”
Jiang Huanyu spoke for a full quarter of an hour.
Jiang Wangyou saw the sincerity on her face and a bit of anxiety in her eyes, and then he believed it.
"You are indeed too rash. You don't even know the person, but you're already thinking about getting married. What if he turns out to be a bad person? You'll be in big trouble. I'll pretend I haven't heard of this. Don't mention it again in the future, and don't go to see him in person after the New Year.
What if he does something to you? I will accompany you and bring a few servants with me to explain things to him in person. In addition, I will also warn him not to ruin your reputation outside. In short, don't do this by yourself. I will accompany you."
Jiang Wang was worried that her sister was being bullied and that her reputation would be ruined. Her eyes turned cold and she prepared to take action herself.
Jiang Fubao followed suit and said, "I'll come too. Don't let anyone at home know about this. Grandpa and grandma are getting older every year. Don't let them worry. Only the three of us know about this. My second sister doesn't know either. So, we have to solve this problem. If he can come to our house the first time, he can come to our house the second time. In my opinion, we shouldn't wait until after the New Year. Let's set off fireworks at the city gate and use this as an excuse to go find him. How about that?"
Jiang Fubao suggested.
Before the two sisters could speak, a familiar voice came over.
"Okay, you guys, why don't you take me with you? I just eavesdropped from the corner. You must take me with you. Sisters can cut through metal with their sharpness. We are four sisters, how can we be without me? I will bring the silver kitchen knife that Fubao gave me and scare him. This bastard dares to ruin my sister's reputation. I can't kill him."
Jiang Ruyi popped out from the corner of the wall, startling the three sisters.
"Second sister, you actually eavesdropped." Jiang Huanyue puffed up her cheeks in anger.
She looked back and saw that there was no fifth person, so she breathed a sigh of relief.
"This is my house too, how can you call it eavesdropping? If you have any problem, I will definitely help you. You guys, too, didn't tell me, and you treat me like an outsider? Be careful or I'll get mad and ignore you, humph."
Jiang Ruyi folded her arms across her chest and looked angry. She was already in her twenties, but she acted like a child.
Jiang Huanyu hurried to coax her.
"Second sister, good second sister, who will cook for me when you get angry? You are the best cook in the family. Don't be angry. I didn't tell you because I was afraid that one more person would know, and then everyone at home would know. Now that you have heard it, you should join in."
"Humph, that's right." Jiang Ruyi raised the corners of her mouth with satisfaction.
So, while they were out watching the fireworks, the four sisters took Pan Erya, Pan Shitou and some of the strongest servants in the mansion to Zhang Zhijian's inn.
Xiao Er cannot go home on New Year's Eve, so today he will be on night watch.
Seeing a group of people coming in force, I wanted to stop them.
The person leading the way was Dr. Jiang. Not only that, the four young ladies of the Jiang family were also there.
He stepped back quickly, pretending he saw nothing.