Chapter 166: I'll Take You as a Cultivator
One in the east and one in the west knelt in front of Manager Tian, neither of them dared to raise their heads.
Manager Tian slowly ate a piece of peach meat, took the handkerchief to wipe his fingers clean, stood up and kicked Dong Yi on the shoulder, "Why don't you just die if you can't get it back!"
He turned around and kicked Xi Er again. Xi Er fell out and immediately stood up and crawled to the feet of Manager Tian. "Manager Tian, I know I was wrong. Let's go find him. Let's go find Li Baisong."
"Idiot!" Manager Tian slapped Xi Er in the face. "What are you looking for? Are you so anxious? Are you afraid that others won't find out what's going on? It's such a small matter, but you've made such a mess of it!"
"Manager Tian, Li Baisong from the Li family is here." Nan San saved Xi Er and Dong Yi's lives at the door.
Their eyes lit up and they looked eagerly at Manager Tian. Xi Er covered his bleeding mouth and said incoherently, "Manager Tian, we didn't lie to you. He will really come."
Dong Yi then gave a flattering smile. Manager Tian stood up and sneered, "I'll save your lives for now. Go down."
"Thank you, Manager Tian. Thank you, Manager Tian."
Li Baisong and Xichuan were waiting at the door, but Gou Zi and his companions were no longer visible at the alley entrance.
I hope that Sir and Second Brother can find the person as soon as possible.
Pan He lived up to everyone's expectations and went to several places where beggars often appeared in person and successfully caught two beggars!
Gouzi and his younger brother Mizhou, who were pulled out from the cave: "(óò)Σ(°△°|||)︴"
"Don't take us away, please don't take us away, we have fleas on us and they will bite you."
Pan He: “…”
With two thuds, the hook and rice porridge fell to the ground, and the two men got up and ran away.
Pan He threw two small stones at the two fleeing men, hitting their knees and causing them to fall forward.
Knowing they couldn't escape, the two continued to beg for mercy with sad faces.
"Have mercy, have mercy, sir, have mercy, we won't run away."
"If you don't accept my toast, I'll punish you." Pan He said sullenly, "Just follow me, everyone. I've saved your lives, so I'll give you a good meal."
Gou Zi and Mi Zhou kowtowed repeatedly to express their gratitude, feeling as bitter as if they had eaten two pounds of coptis.
If I had known this would happen, I would have run away from the beginning.
Now look what happened, my life is really going to end here.
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"Young Master Li, the original rule was to deliver the goods every two days. I was very happy to pay you, but why aren't you happy to deliver the goods?" Manager Tian glared at Li Baisong with a look of displeasure and difficulty speaking. "Besides, I'm not putting you in a difficult position. The county magistrate has sealed off the city, allowing only entry but not exit. I'm not asking your family to come in either. I just need to leave the goods at the city gate, and someone will come to pick them up. So am I putting you in a difficult position? There's no such provision in the original contract."
Li Baisong bowed, "Master Tian, please be magnanimous. This is indeed our fault. Right now, the people in the city are in a state of panic, and having fun requires peace of mind, right? I know Hualou is a wealthy family and doesn't need these small things... But I beg for mercy, Master Tian. Once this city blockade is over, I will have my brother personally bring some dried meat to apologize to Master Tian. How about we discuss compensation together?"
Manager Tian stared at Li Baisong with sharp eyes, and the atmosphere suddenly became silent to the freezing point.
Li Baisong's attitude was friendly but also resolute, and he would not back down or give in.
Just when the atmosphere was at its most oppressive, Manager Tian suddenly laughed, "Since Young Master Li has spoken in such a way, I, Tian, must give him some respect, right?"
Manager Tian stood up, walked over and patted Li Baisong on the shoulder with a smile, "Come here, hurry up and serve tea and cakes to Young Master Li. If you treat guests like this, I'll skin you alive later."
"Young Master Li, please forgive the rudeness of the people below. Come, let's drink and chat."
The servants brought in cakes and tea, and Steward Tian personally handed a cup to Li Baisong. "Compensation is a small matter. Why should Young Master Li make a personal trip? I've already dealt with those two clumsy-tongued guys. If they have offended Young Master in any way, I'll apologize to him on their behalf."
Li Baisong took the teacup and said with a smile, "Manager Tian, you are too polite. As long as the misunderstanding is resolved, there is no need for you to be so kind."
Li Baisong put down his teacup and was about to say goodbye when Steward Tian put his hand on Li Baisong's shoulder and said with a smile, "Young Master Li, don't worry. Since you say so, what news do you know? I don't know when the county magistrate will be released from lockdown."
Manager Tian wanted to hold Li Baisong's shoulders again, but Xichuan frowned, so Manager Tian quickly let go of Li Baisong and said, "Don't worry, little brother. I don't mean to hurt Young Master Li. I can't hold him fast enough. Don't worry, you guys drink tea and eat cakes."
"Young Master Li, please be considerate of us. There are dozens of people in this building. We only have two meals a day. Without any guests, how can we support these people? We are doing business. Who likes chaos? Who doesn't want a stable life? Those gentlemen have money in their pockets."
Li Baisong still didn't drink the tea. After hearing what Manager Tian said, he felt a little relieved. People who have something to ask for are not scary. What is scary are those who have no desires.
However, Manager Tian should not ask for more than that.
"What Manager Tian said is true. We are all ordinary people who just hope to live a stable life. However, what Manager Tian asked is something that I, Li, really don't know. The government secrets are not something that an unknown person like me can casually inquire about. Manager Tian, don't worry, the adults will find out the truth as soon as possible and restore peace to Guangyi County. These few days, let's give the girls a break, and Manager Tian will also take a break. I have things to do, so I'll take my leave first."
"Hey, hey, hey, Mr. Li, please don't be angry. I'm not trying to make things difficult for you. I'm just panicking."
Li Baisong smiled and replied, "I know, but I'm not angry. I'd like to thank Manager Tian on behalf of my family."
The two of them were chatting and laughing happily. Manager Tian personally saw them off. After watching them walk away, a sneer appeared at the corner of his lips.
If you don't give me the jerky, I'll kill you.
The two men did not take the carriage, but walked through the small alley and quickly returned to Pan's house.
"Is the gentleman back yet?"
The gatekeeper said respectfully, "Young Master, the master is in the kitchen."
"I see."
Li Baisong brought Xichuan to the kitchen. Before they entered the yard, they heard the sound of food, which sounded like the piglets eating in his pigpen.
Li Baisong: “…”
Did the gentleman bring back a human being? Did he bring back a pig?
"Eat slowly, or you'll choke to death. I won't be able to go to the King of Hell to snatch you away." Pan He's voice sounded unhappy, but those who knew him well could hear the heartache in it.
Li Baisong adjusted his expression and walked in, "Sir, we are back."
The two people who were eating raised their heads to take a look, then lowered their heads and continued eating quickly, just a little slower than before.
Li Baisong nodded to Pan He, and the two went to talk under the eaves.
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