Chapter 0008: The Unknown Great Peril
He put down the kitchen knife and squatted down to light his pipe
The large dog said
She stood on tiptoe and gave Su Tugou a kiss on the face, then turned and left the kitchen. Su Tugou rubbed the spot where he had been kissed and smiled foolishly. He raised the kitchen knife high, as if he had boundless energy throughout his body
He widened his eyes and looked at the person sitting next to him, his face filled with disbelief: "How could it be you?"
Only in an instant did Fang Jie suddenly sit up straight
This smile sent a shiver down Fang Jieqi's spine, and he immediately assumed a defensive posture, yet he did not wait for the landlady to throw the abacus at him
... ...
The large dog suddenly threw the sword sheath into the furnace, and its body began to tremble violently. Mu Xiaoyao could see that it was afraid. And she was also afraid, very afraid.
Fang Jie was startled by his own words; he truly did not mean it that way. Yet, he could not understand why he felt so uneasy, so tense and fearful, so at a loss in front of this man. He had never been this flustered when caught stealing watermelons. To go even further, he had not been this panicked when caught peeking at Widow Sun while she bathed.
The proprietress let out a cold snort
That is certainly not a potion, but it is also not merely alcohol
It is said that Fang Jie has been struck by the boss lady more than once, although he is able to catch it easily each time
Go to hell
The man was dressed in a blue robe, which had faded somewhat.
Oh my... this wine is truly excellent, it's so viscous that it can stretch into strands. Has it really been aged for ten years? Please don't tell me it's been thickened with a starch solution
The young man in the blue shirt said with a gentle smile: "Since one has received benefits from others, it is only right to return a favor."
The proprietress, who has always presented herself in a bold manner, seemed to be different today; her tone while explaining was unexpectedly gentle, as if she had transformed into another person. When Fang Jie took the opportunity to touch her hand as she brought over the dog meat stew, the proprietress surprisingly did not curse at him but instead smiled charmingly and gracefully turned to leave
petty
In a few more years, with his intellect, he will surely rise to prominence
She paused for a moment and asked with a somewhat sorrowful tone: "Can one truly surpass a dying person?"
The boss's wife scolded, but Su Tuogou did not hear clearly what was said.
As Du Hongxian fanned Su Tugou's nape while saying "no crying, no crying," she herself was reduced to a weeping mess
He shook his head and continued to chop the meat with his head down
The woman in the red dress subtly trembled her shoulders, then nodded solemnly and seriously: "Indeed... time has passed so quickly; in the blink of an eye, fifteen years have gone by. I was only twelve when I left there, and now I have grown old and faded."
The pear blossom brew, infused with the rare medicinal ingredients that are hard to find in the world, is certainly beyond the capacity of an ordinary person like him to endure
Mu Xiaoyao smiled and threw the pouch into the furnace
Just as he was hesitating whether to have another drink, the clothes that were placed on the chair beside him were taken away. Someone sat down on that chair and quietly looked at him
I do not know whether saving you is right or wrong... it is what it is, and it can be considered our fate.
"You and I will die," she said
The sound outside the curtain trembled slightly: "Don't think you can casually claim a decade-old brew just by grabbing a jug of wine, and then trick me into paying back the money I owe you for the drinks all at once... Spare me this act; seduction won't work on me either"
The large dog shot a glance at Mu Xiaoyao and said, "I don't believe you haven't seen that brocade pouch!"
In the future, he will be admitted to the Academy of Martial Arts and become a civil servant
The large dog looked at the sword sheath in its hand, then glanced at the brocade pouch in Mu Xiaoyao's hand
... ...
Study
Fang Jianne hesitantly asked, then leaned over and fell down: "Heartless boss lady, where the hell is this wine... it is clearly a drug."
If luck permits, I will stay at the training academy to do some miscellaneous tasks
The large dog trembled as he said: "Fifteen years, I can no longer bear it!"
It is unclear whether it is the sorrow for that pot of wine or the recollection of something worthy of nostalgia
He seemed to recall something about books, a charming smile playing at the corners of his mouth: "However, that old fellow called me a drunkard because in the entire city of Chang'an, only he and I fought over the wine. I wonder if, after ten years apart, his fine wine is still hidden behind the second row of books on the shelf, behind the 'Tao Te Ching'"
In the kitchen behind the cloud kitchen, the proprietress lifted a gap in the curtain to observe Fang Jie, who was eating heartily. She frowned slightly and murmured, "This is a good child"
After a moment of silence, Su Tugo hesitated and said, "We won't collect the money for today's drinks; let it be our way of honoring him."
Mu Xiaoyao said
Let him live in a simple and quiet manner; even if he cannot cultivate, what of it? Being an ordinary person is perfectly fine
Why must one necessarily cultivate? Ten years later, he will still be above others
It is unfair to him
The bearded dog in Suzhou wanted to move forward, but did not dare to do so. Ultimately, it squatted on the ground and cried loudly, resembling a wronged little child
Ten Years Aged
I did not understand this sentence at all
In Fang Xie's home
Mu Xiaoyao asked
It has been many years since anyone has called me a drunkard; back when I was in Chang'an, I was often scolded in this manner
The freezing of urine is due to insufficient force
I am too
At this moment, the pitiful person they were speaking of was lying in the back room of the Yunji Dog Meat Shop on Du Hongxian's bed, soundly asleep, completely unaware that he had just gone through a great perilous event
... ...
What? No charge? Why didn't you say so earlier
In three to five years, perhaps I will be transferred to the court, entering the Ministry of Rites, the Ministry of Revenue, or perhaps serving in another government office.
Su Tugo and Du Hongxian were both stunned, thinking to themselves how this little fellow could possess such extraordinary luck. In the entire Sui Dynasty, and indeed throughout the whole world, who could so easily and simply gain even a fraction of his goodwill?
With a thud, the young man fell to the ground and fell into a deep sleep
The large dog paid no attention to her sentiments, but instead picked up the sword case beside him and threw it onto the beam: "Fifteen years ago, on this very day, the master entrusted me with a matter in the study. I know you are curious about what the master told me, just as I am curious about what he told you. This sword case contains the matter the master entrusted to me, and since he is returning today, I will share it with you, so I might as well let you have a look first."
... ...
The young man in the blue shirt smiled at the two of them, like a spring breeze that melts ice and snow. Fang Jie was momentarily taken aback; he had never seen a smile so bright, so pure and clear. A smile is simply a smile, without any other implication.
This guy is really damn lucky
However, that wine has been stored for you for ten years
With bleary eyes, Fang Jie turned around to take a look, initially thinking it was an acquaintance, only to realize that the person in front of him was a stranger.
Tell him, and then take him back
"You have already given the wine to him, so it belongs to him. If I am fortunate enough to drink it, then naturally I have taken advantage of the situation"
You are a drunkard
The potency of the pear blossom wine brewed for ten years should not be underestimated. Fang Jie, whose tolerance for alcohol was never remarkable, found himself slightly intoxicated after just two cups. He felt a gradual warmth spreading through his body, prompting him to remove his fur robe and place it on a nearby chair. The effects of the wine were not immediately apparent upon the first sip, but began to assert themselves in his mind a few minutes later
Immediately following, Su Tugou heard a cry of despair, and he knew that his wife, Du Hongxian, must be throwing another fit. Reflecting on their life together over the past ten years, Su Tugou couldn't help but feel a wave of nostalgia.
The young man in the blue shirt bent down to help Fang Jie up, slowly uncovering Fang Jie's clothing. He gazed at Fang Jie's abdomen, which had developed six-pack abs, and after a moment of silence, he slowly shook his head
You are very stingy
Mu Xiaoyao said
She tugged at her clothing, revealing a large expanse of fair and tender skin. From her bosom, she took out a silk pouch and shook it in her hand: "This is a matter entrusted to me by my master"
When the proprietress smiles, an enchanting charm instantly arises
Outside, the sounds of Fang Jie and the boss's wife joking around could be heard. Su Tuogou perked up his ears to listen, then sighed: "Indeed, *Tu* *Shu* is a good child... what a pity."
Su Tugo's expression visibly stiffened for a moment, and he slowly released his hand: "I wonder if he will come... Forget it, let's just save another pot. Who knows, we might not see him even in another ten years."
The large dog said
The actions of the Su Tu dog, who was wielding a huge cleaver to chop meat, paused for a moment. Shaking its head, it remarked that it was none of its business. Hadn't it already meddled enough in other people's affairs in the first half of its life? It is far better to focus on our own business than to get involved in others. Although Fan Gu City is small, remote, and so cold that urine can freeze, at least it is a safe and stable place, isn't it
He waved his hand to stop Su Tugou and Du Hongxian from speaking, then pointed to Fang Jiexiao and said: "Let me have a few words with him first. I can't just take advantage of him after drinking half a pot of pear blossom wine. You two sit down and wait for me for a while; I have something to ask for your help with later."
Mu Xiaoyao was taken aback, straightened her posture, and stared at the large dog: "Did you open the sword box without permission?"
The young man in the blue shirt was slightly taken aback upon hearing this, and then he burst into laughter.
Su Tugo and Du Hongxian nodded vigorously, immediately sitting down on a nearby chair, their hands resting on their knees, resembling two earnest students attentively listening in class
Crouched behind the bookshelf in a blanket, the disheveled large dog suddenly turned over and sat up, looking at the dazed woman in the red dress on the beam, and asked: "Today is his fifteenth birthday"
Du Hongxian suddenly remembered and said to the already half-drunk Fang Jie: "It is he who has taken advantage of the situation."
At that moment, Su Tugou and the proprietress Du Hongxian rushed out of the kitchen, both of their faces filled with extreme excitement, even trembling. The pipe in Su Tugou's hand fell to the ground with a clatter, scattering a shower of sparks, while the cloth in Du Hongxian's hand fell and extinguished the sparks.
Would you please buy me a drink
Fang Jie did not hear the doorbell, so he had no idea when the man entered. Looking at the clean yet somewhat weathered face, he felt an overwhelming sense of discomfort, reminiscent of the first time he met his girlfriend's parents, as if he were out of place. He instinctively pushed his chair back, attempting to stand up
The young man in the blue shirt glanced at the wine jug, unable to resist reaching out to take it. Instead of using a cup, he drank down more than half of the jug in one go
The proprietress turned and took out a jar of pear blossom wine that had been stored for ten years from the cupboard. She wiped the dust off the top with her floral blue apron and turned to walk outside. Su Tugou grabbed her and said with displeasure, "This jar of wine is not for him"
Eating dog meat stew alone is indeed somewhat dull. Fang Jie is a person who enjoys lively company, but he feels somewhat fortunate that he came alone today; otherwise, how could he possibly indulge in this pot of ten-year-old pear blossom wine? Thinking of the faces of Fu Baobao and Li Gandan, he pulled the wine jug closer to himself again
He said
Gradually, his head became heavier and heavier
The proprietress looked at Su Tugou, surprisingly not shaking off his arm: "This jar of wine has been stored for ten years. You said it would be kept until he arrives. Even you, with your insatiable love for wine, have managed to resist the temptation to sneak a sip. I know how much this jar of wine means to you."
The proprietress of Yunji is a delightful presence in this dog meat shop, although even now, Fang Jie does not know the name of this striking and formidable woman. Fang Jie has seen this seemingly gentle yet actually fiery woman knock Su Tuo the dog down to the ground with the pot base more than once, which inevitably reminds him of a certain popular domestic animated series from his previous life.
Let it be death!
The young man in the blue shirt smiled and pointed to the pear blossom wine in front of Fang Jie: "I caught a whiff of this wine's fragrance while passing by outside, and couldn't help but come in to see what kind of person was drinking such fine wine. I remember having this wine once ten years ago; although it wasn't as aged as this bottle you are drinking, it was still excellent."
Upon catching the scent of wine, I knew it was you two; I had no choice but to come in
What is the situation
He said
Du Hongxian couldn't help but laugh and scold a little, looking at the somewhat bewildered young man, her eyes filled with relief
Mu Xiaoyao did not look, but instead threw the sword box back again