After the tour, Qin Huai and his companion walked out of the Forbidden City. Someone suddenly walked up to them and fell down. Qin Huai saw that he was in trouble.
The person who fell was actually the old eunuch who had talked to him inside. He was so old that he was buried up to his neck in the dirt, and the road was so wide, but he had to bump into him. It was clearly intentional, a scam.
If I get blackmailed, I'll lose everything.
Isn’t it said that people of this era are simple?
The old eunuch first grabbed his pants, then hugged his thighs, whining and unwilling to let go.
Qin Huai said speechlessly: "Old man, there are so many people watching us. If you try to extort money, I will have the police arrest you."
The old man still didn't speak.
Maggie Cheung was kind enough to persuade him, "Old man, there are so many people watching you, you can't extort money, get up and go home."
Seeing the old man remained indifferent, Qin Huai looked at the people who had gathered to watch the excitement and said jokingly, "Everyone saw it. I didn't hit him. When the police come later, please be my witness."
As expected, people said, "Don't worry, comrade. We are all watching and will not let him blackmail you."
Qin Huai was still wearing the military uniform he had bought at a high price. People had a natural liking for this kind of profession and spoke for him.
The old eunuch said, "I'm not trying to cheat you. My legs are weak and I can't walk anymore, so I want you to take me home."
Qin Huai said, "I'm sending you home so your children can blackmail me, right?"
The old man rolled his eyes, let go of him, grumbled, and climbed up, saying, "Who do you take me for?"
This movement is more agile than that of young people.
Some locals said, "Comrade, please go away. Don't waste your time talking to him. He's fine."
The old eunuch took out a yellow pipe from his pocket and put it between his lips. He also took out a hundred yuan from his pocket and said with a sneer:
"I'm good at extorting people. Okay, okay, today I'll open your eyes. Have you ever seen so much money? Come, two people, take me home, and this money is yours."
Qin Huai had just spent money to hire an old lady, and then the old eunuch came to hit him with money. The small pipe he took out was made of gold.
The lineup is much bigger than his.
Immediately, seven or eight people jumped out to escort him. The old man glared and said, "Two will do. Are you going to bring so many people to search our house?"
In the end, the two stronger middle-aged men emerged victorious. When Qin Huai saw that they had agreed, he took Maggie Cheung to leave. The old man held out his pipe and said, "You can't leave. If you leave, I won't give you the money."
After hearing what he said, the two people who were about to send the old man home also pleaded with him: "Comrade, please don't leave. At worst, we can divide the hundred yuan into three parts and give one to you two. If you leave, we won't get a penny."
Those who didn't get their turn couldn't stand it and said, "Why should the young couple have two portions, but you only have one?"
Maggie Cheung whispered, "This old man is so pitiful, why don't we just give him a visit."
Since his girlfriend had spoken, Qin Huai had no choice but to agree. The purpose of coming out today was to make her happy.
The old eunuch said, "He's still a romantic."
Qin Huai curled his lips. The eunuch's mouth was indeed not nice.
So the five of them walked back together. The two middle-aged men felt guilty because they had divided the most money, and they kept saying nice things to Qin Huai.
Qin Huai was pulled by the old eunuch and walked very quickly.
Just like that, Qin Huai and the old eunuch were in the front, two middle-aged men were in the back, and Maggie Cheung herself was in the middle. It was a really wonderful arrangement.
On the way, Qin Huai asked the old eunuch, "Old man, are you so rich that you have to spend so much money to find someone to take you home? Your home is only two stops away."
The old eunuch said, "You don't understand."
"Forget it. I don't understand your rich people's thinking, but why are you always holding on to me? I promised to take you there and I won't run away. Besides, we are both grown men. Do you have to hold on so tightly?"
The old eunuch didn't respond. After a while, they arrived in front of the courtyard. The old eunuch grabbed him and led him up the stairs. Qin Huai said, "Now that you're home, can we go now?"
The old eunuch said, "What's the hurry? Go in and have a glass of water."
As the two talked, the middle-aged man also came up the stairs. The old eunuch handed them a hundred yuan and said, "Go away."
Qin Huai said, "No, they can't leave until they see your family."
The old eunuch opened the door with his key and said, "You look so handsome, but why are you so petty? This whole yard belongs to me. How could I blackmail you?"
The yard is indeed very large, and you have a sense of boundlessness as you first enter. This is the capital city where every inch of land is valuable, and it is near the Forbidden City. Looking at the appearance of this yard, it must be the mansion of princes and nobles.
However, although the yard is large, it is quiet. Although the yard has been carefully tidied and it seems that someone cleans it regularly, there is an inexplicable feeling of desolation.
Qin Huai didn't know why he felt this way, and Maggie Cheung said, "The yard is so big, it's really scary."
The old eunuch blocked the doorway and refused to let the two middle-aged men in. He closed the door and asked Qin Huai, "Since you're here, have a drink of water before you leave."
Qin Huai said, "Your house is really big, why don't I see anyone here?"
"I have no children, where did this person come from?"
The old eunuch spoke with ulterior motives and glanced at Qin Huai inconspicuously.
Qin Huai ignored his words and said regretfully, "No way, it must be lonely for you to live alone in such a big yard."
The old eunuch said: "I am not afraid of loneliness. When I am bored, I just count money for fun."
Maggie Cheung said, "Qin Huai, have you noticed? Why do I feel like the old man is always testing you with words?"
Qin Huai said, "I don't understand either. Let's go later. This place looks too weird."
The old eunuch brought out the teapot. Qin Huai said, "You'd better stop being so busy. We are not related to each other. We dare not drink your tea."
The old eunuch laughed: "Young people nowadays are impatient. If you send me back, I will treat you to a cup of tea. But you are afraid that an old man like me will poison you."
"People's hearts are hidden, so everyone should be careful."
The old eunuch added, "This girl is amazing. She is a Peking University student. In the past, she would have been a successful candidate in the imperial examinations."
Qin Huai said, "Fortunately, it's not the past. In the past, people would say that a woman's virtue lies in her lack of talent. It's not certain whether she can read or not."
"Are you trying to argue? Young lady, what's your name?" The old eunuch spoke incoherently, and no one knew what he was up to.
"Old man, my name is Maggie Cheung."
After a few words, the door was pushed open and a group of men and women walked in. As soon as they entered the door, they shouted, "Uncle Qi, you are home."
The old eunuch sat steadily and said, "I'm here, come in."
Several people walked into the living room and looked at Qin Huai. One middle-aged man showed a look of surprise.
Someone immediately tugged at his clothes, and the man withdrew his gaze and asked the old eunuch how he was feeling.
Qin Huai had a feeling that these people were specially called by the old eunuch.
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