Chapter 2: How can a man lack responsibility

Hmm ... ...

A gentleman does not stand by a precarious wall, so Han Yue decided to keep his distance from him

Han Yue felt a twinge of resentment; others could traverse through time while he could not. Others would arrive and immediately lie in bed pretending to be ill, with a delicate girl beside them, holding a bowl of medicine. The bowl contained ginseng that had been simmered for a thousand years, and she looked on with tearful eyes, waiting for him to take a sip.

Holding the contract, with a face full of shame, it was torn apart with a sound, shattered into pieces

This is a pair of a man and a woman. The man is in his forties, a middle-aged uncle, while the woman is at most twelve, a young girl. Judging by their appearances, they do not seem to be father and daughter. Hmm, could it be the legendary case of an old bull eating tender grass

Little beast, take a good look for yourself, this is Dou Dou's contract of sale, just obtained from the yamen.

"I apologize, but when one is out and about, everyone faces their share of hardships. I may be a bit dirty, so please bear with me!" Han Yue was now completely unconcerned, picking at the dried mud on his clothes while urging the pancake vendor to serve the food.

Just like that, in the blink of an eye, from a world over a thousand years later, I arrived in the magnificent era of the Tang Dynasty

I shivered slightly, and when I looked at the little girl with tears streaming down her face, I suddenly felt a tightness in my chest

Hmph, watching a play requires spending money

The howling of wolves echoed in the surroundings, accompanied by bursts of applause. Chinese people enjoy such spectacles, as evidenced by the fact that even the loud and boisterous lady and the sorrowful woman began to nod in approval.

Boss, please bring me a bowl of noodles, with extra meat, plenty of oil, and if there are any green vegetable leaves, add a few more pieces!

Han Yue let out a long sigh towards the sky

Gululu, is it ringing again

Only a middle-aged man was seen with an angry expression, two veins bulging on his forehead, resembling coiled dragons. His eyes were bulging almost to the point of popping out, indicating that he was ready to fight

Good!

He turned his gaze towards the little girl, looking at her tear-streaked face, her big eyes filled with grievance and redness, timid and fragile. The little girl’s face was all smeared from crying, yet deep within her eyes, there was a faint hint of joy. Could it be that she was not just acting, but truly felt happiness upon seeing her husband

If you are coming, then come; since you are here, make yourself comfortable. Han Yue is inherently lazy; no matter where he goes, he is just a drifter, and it is not a big deal! The only frustrating thing is that I am getting hungrier and hungrier!

Ah, phew

One of the elderly women, with a robust figure, suddenly spat out a thick phlegm and angrily scolded: "Bah, you are young and yet do not learn well, forcing a child bride to become a servant. If I had given birth to a child like you, I would have suffocated you at birth..."

Consolation, consolation

In contrast, the young girl was relatively straightforward and subtle; just look, she started crying directly!

Han Yue still remembers that he was fighting alongside a group of ruffians in the Beijing subway, holding a kitchen knife and laughing at the sky. Unexpectedly, he was struck on the back of the head with a brick, and then everything went dark. When he opened his eyes again, his body had transformed to that of a fourteen or fifteen-year-old, lying in a filthy, stinking gutter.

It is quite sorrowful; the young girl seems to have been lacking communication for a long time, and her speech is somewhat inarticulate. However, amidst her weeping and wailing, she managed to convey the ins and outs of the situation clearly.

What the hell! Did I sleep with you without getting paid or what? This makes me a heartless and ungrateful man. In the scorching heat of summer, do you really want to cry as if it were snowing in June?

Two people at the table, savoring their food from large bowls, suddenly caught a whiff of a foul odor, and immediately raised their heads, staring blankly at Han Yue

My lord, please do not be angry, Uncle Tian has good intentions

Before the words were finished, a wave of disdain swept through, and the crowd dispersed with a clamor. One could hear an elderly man sighing to the heavens: Alas, this young man has changed his callous ways, yet his character has become increasingly shameless!

Han Yue rushed over in great strides

It is kind-hearted to sell to you, the contract has already been obtained from the government office

Looking at myself again, damn it, I have no idea what the previous owner of this body was thinking, running out to the wilderness in the middle of the night. I guess they must have encountered some highway robbers and ended up knocked into a ditch by a brick. If it weren't for my soul taking over, after a whole night in the sweltering heat of summer, the corpse would probably have started to smell.

Han family's mistress, have you lost your mind? Do I not even know you?

The uncle has spoken, and the message conveyed is somewhat formidable, leaving Han Yue feeling a bit dazed.

The two individuals stared blankly at themselves, unsure whether they were angry at the foul stench emanating from their bodies or at their uninvited presence. In any case, their gazes were filled with indignation.

Han Yue appeared somewhat dazed, withdrawing his gaze from the stall owner's direction and looking in surprise at the middle-aged man.

Damn, it's you again; this spit from the old lady is indeed your fault

Han Yue instinctively shrank his neck, cautiously extracting the contract of servitude from his subordinate's hand

Shopkeeper, is the noodles ready? Bring it to me. Put the meat in my wife's bowl for her to eat

Since I have made up my mind to eat for free, I will not care about my face. This noodle stall is very small, with only one table, and at this moment, two people are sitting around it, eating with their heads down.

Han Yue was also indifferent, picking up a wooden stump with his hands, and sitting down on it with his back facing up. The foul odor emanating from his body immediately spread out, a lingering scent from the stinking ditch he had encountered last night, which had yet to dissipate.

The onlookers nodded frequently, feeling satisfied to have witnessed a poignant story of change of heart with their own eyes

Can you give birth? Or will you strangle it? Alright, auntie, you are righteous and imposing, and I cannot provoke this righteous indignation. I will endure a mouthful of thick phlegm

"Ah! Trying to deceive me for money, how naive!" A mouthful of thick phlegm comes flying, bringing with it a wave of fragrance

Beast!

Your little belly is making a noise like thunder, I know you are hungry, but even so, you shouldn't trample on my dignity like this. Didn't you see the pretty girl next to you covering her mouth with her little hand, her eyes are laughing so hard?

The characters are in traditional form, which makes them somewhat difficult to recognize; I can only grasp a general idea

The middle-aged man glared with wide eyes, resembling a human gas canister on the verge of being ignited, ready to explode at any moment

It must be said that within the muddled memories, there seems to be some impression. ... Looking again at the little girl next to me, who is clenching her small fists, her face flushed and tears swirling, I vaguely recall a shadow ...

"... voluntarily selling oneself into servitude, with a lifelong contract, priced at two guan..." What the hell, is this treating people as commodities for sale?

Han Yue could not tolerate her disdain and prepared to mock her with a few words. However, upon glancing at the two burly bodyguards behind the young lady and comparing the strengths of both sides, he ultimately decided to forgive her

A piece of yellowed rough paper was slammed forcefully onto the table

Han Yue's eyes were nearly popping out, utterly incredulous

Han family's mistress, I see you are beyond redemption. Forcing your own wife into servitude, and when that does not work, you leave home in a huff. Now that we have caught you, you pretend not to know anyone? Hmph, the heavens are blind. In the entire Han family village, with three hundred people, how could there be such a person like you!

Wuwuwu, my lord, Dou Dou is also helpless. Last night you said you wanted to buy a piece of jade, asking Dou Dou for money. The coins Dou Dou has saved are meant for building a house for our family. The roof has been leaking for several years... You were dissatisfied with Dou Dou not giving you money, beat me up, and ran off with the jar where I hid my savings in the middle of the night... Wuwuwu, my lord, you have been weak since childhood, and you can no longer live in a house with a leaking roof. Dou Dou just wants to sell herself to build a house for the family... Wuwuwu, my lord, you have been weak since childhood, and you can no longer live in a house with a leaking roof. Dou Dou just wants to sell herself to build a house for the family...

The situation is extremely favorable, let us seize the opportunity and take action without delay

"My lord, please do not be like this, wah..." At this cry, filled with sorrow, like a pear blossom drenched in rain, it was as if a nightingale wept blood. Han Yue suddenly felt a sharp pain in his heart, not knowing how it had come to be.

Alright, you win

When a person is driven by extreme hunger, they can resort to any means.

Is it possible that just by casually looking for a stall to enjoy a free meal, one could encounter an acquaintance

In later generations, girls around the age of twelve generally have some development in their chests, and even if they have not fully matured, their faces should still exhibit some baby fat

In the past, I could be considered the worst of the worst, having engaged in petty theft and deceit, and having resorted to trickery and manipulation. I once took great pride in these actions, but today I realize that, compared to my current self, my former self truly cannot hold a candle to me.

Madam? Selling as a slave? What is the situation ... ...

Beside her stood a young lady, whose grace was truly captivating. Dou Dou was already moved to the point of having red and swollen eyes, weeping as if she were the one selling herself into servitude. Her orchid-like fingers were slightly raised, and her cherry-like lips were slightly parted. She was indeed beautiful, but the words she spoke were not endearing: "Oh heavens, the most heartless and ungrateful of men..."

Around the stall, a crowd had gathered without anyone noticing when it happened, with dozens of pairs of reddened eyes staring at him as if he were livestock

Feeling all over his body, he found not a single coin! Gazing at the long street, various food stalls were everywhere, amidst the bustling traffic, Han Yue directed his attention to a noodle stall.

Dou Dou, my dear, I swear that from now on, I will never let you suffer even a little bit. You will eat meat while I drink soup. I will sleep on the floor while you sleep in the bed. For the rest of my life, I will ensure that you live happily

Currently, there is a lowly girl from the Tian family named Xiaodou Dou, who is frail and weak, often suffering from illnesses, and comes from a family that is impoverished to the point of being destitute, struggling to make a living... Hmm, the writing is quite good, but it is all filled with derogatory terms

Dear fellow villagers, look at how poor we have become; who is willing to lend a hand and pay for my wife's meal?

However, this little bean is so thin that it resembles a mere skeleton. Its hair is dry and yellow, and its face is pale; has it not eaten meat for several years

This is a call for the prodigal son to return

Upon our first meeting, you resort to violence; what kind of quality is this

Thin! This girl in front of me is truly thin

... ... As a servant, one must be diligent and loyal, humbly serving the master. If one falls ill or dies young, it should not be a matter of concern. Moreover, if one makes a mistake and is punished, it is only to be expected... ... The servant is considered property, and the rights belong entirely to the master... ... This agreement is prepared by the government office and follows the customary practices of the trade... ... Damn it, they really treat people as goods!

People from Guanzhong love to eat noodles, served in a large bowl filled to the brim, weighing at least one pound. The steam rises, and the aroma wafts through the air. Han Yue could not help but swallow, and a hint of fierce glint gradually appeared in his eyes

Just as I was about to shift my position, I saw the uncle spit out a thick phlegm with a grunt, gritting his teeth as he shook the contract and said: "Look, Dou Dou's body is too weak, and the official in the yamen only appraised it at five hundred coins, and he has to sell himself into servitude for life. After we finish eating, I will take Dou Dou to the tooth shop to find a broker. Are you satisfied this time?" As he spoke, a pair of rough, large hands made a clattering sound, ready to strike at any moment.

You damn it, are you still going on and on! Han Yue has always had a volatile temper, and at this moment, being indirectly insulted, how could he not feel a surge of anger rising within him? He slammed the contract down on the table, stood up, and was ready to take action

As the saying goes, a young boy can impoverish his father through his eating habits. At this moment, my body is in its prime for consuming food; it is difficult to endure even a single meal without eating, let alone three or four meals.

It is quite terrifying, as the content resembles the procurement contracts for livestock slaughtering in later generations. A single contract, consisting of hundreds of words, conveys a general meaning that is singular: today, one sells oneself into servitude, and from now on, one's life and death are of no concern. Whether to kill or to slaughter, it is at the master's discretion

There is no way out; having incurred the wrath of the masses, no one can expect to fare well. Have you not seen how even the leaders of the Tang Dynasty sighed in despair: "Water can carry a boat, but it can also capsize it!" When the common people become enraged, they dare to challenge even the emperor. Given my own limited stature, it is indeed somewhat inadequate. If I cannot provoke them, then I must find a way to resolve the situation

It does not matter that no money was swindled; what is concerning is the thunderous rumbling in his stomach, which is quite intense. Since crossing over to the Tang Dynasty last night until now, with the sun leaning to the west, he has gone an entire night plus half a day without any food or water in this body

The middle-aged man seemed to feel that the portrayal was still not fitting enough, and he sighed, saying: "Alas, selling her off would be better! Going to serve in a wealthy household, though it may be miserable, at least she would have a full meal. If she were to live with you, this little beast, not only would she have to eat coarse food, but she would also have to do all the dirty and hard work..."

Throughout history, all peasant uprisings, without exception, have been driven by the issue of food. Those who are driven to desperation by hunger dare to challenge even the emperor; what does it matter if I go to have a bowl of "Overlord Noodles" now