Chapter 0002: Shen Lian's Discontent

Without further ado, please enlighten me, elder brother! Chen Hao assumed the starting posture of a military boxing stance

The two brothers continued to drink cup after cup. Shen Lian was heartbroken due to the death of his parents and uncle, while Chen Hao reminisced about the goodness of his father in this life, as well as his father's greatest wish before passing away, which was to return to the capital and see the relatives who were far away in the capital.

My cousin!" Shen Lian sighed and said, his words reflecting a sense of disappointment in not being able to forge iron into steel.

Upon hearing Chen Hao's shout, Shen Lian did not stop his steps, nor did he turn his head, simply saying three words: "Go to the square"

Shen Lian shook his head and said, "Our mother passed away three months ago, and now our family consists of only the two of us brothers"

Is this Brother Shen a friend of the adult

Chen Hao silently gave Yin Cheng a thumbs up; Yin Cheng's ability to read the room was quite impressive. The only flaw was his foul mouth; otherwise, he wouldn't have been dealt with by Ling Yunkai, nor would he have been forced to take his own life under Shen Lian's blade

Looking at Shen Lian before him, Chen Hao felt an inexplicable sense of familiarity rising within him. He knew this feeling stemmed from the emotions of the original owner, as he had already absorbed all of Shen Changqing's memories.

I randomly selected a few dishes, and I am not sure if they suit your taste. Please enjoy at your leisure

Chen Hao was struck by Shen Lian, causing him to grimace and nearly fall to the ground, his handsome face filled with a look of reproach

Once again, he downed the drink in one gulp; the strong liquor did not bring Shen Lian a shred of warmth, but instead, an overwhelming sense of desolation rushed towards him

Was it discovered? Seeing Shen Lian's expression suddenly change, Chen Hao thought that Shen Lian had discovered something, but he quickly erased that thought from his mind

With the dishes arranged, Yin Cheng then withdrew. Naturally, the two brothers, Shen Lian, urged him to stay for a while, but Yin Cheng still had official matters to attend to.

"What are you looking at? Get back to your offices!" The ten or so individuals, seeing the two brothers arguing loudly, all wanted to come out and watch the commotion, but were frightened back into the house by a single shout from Shen Lian, not daring even to steal a glance.

It turns out that Brother Shen is actually the cousin of the esteemed one. It has been many years since the esteemed one and Brother Shen have seen each other, hasn't it? Brothers reuniting should be celebrated properly. I will go prepare fine wine and dishes for the esteemed one

Shen Lian felt a sense of dissatisfaction upon witnessing Chen Hao's frail demeanor, and the smile that had just graced his face instantly turned cold as ice.

For Chen Hao, the only thing he is dissatisfied with is his body, which has been hollowed out by indulgence in wine and lust. It is worth noting that in the 21st century, Chen Hao was able to do over 200 push-ups in a row, but now he cannot even manage 50, and during this time, he has even replaced push-ups with the simpler plank exercise.

A deep cough interrupted Chen Hao's contemplation. He quickly raised his head to look in the direction of the sound, and what came into view was a handsome young man in his twenty-four or twenty-five years.

He was notoriously arrogant at the police station, mastering a set of military boxing techniques to perfection, making it impossible for three to five strong men to approach him

the seventh day of last month

Although Shen Changqing was Shen Lian's little shadow when they were young, the relationship between the two brothers was very good. However, later Shen Yigao was transferred to Guangzhou, and he was gone for ten years. During this period, the two did not meet, only exchanging a few letters, making it very difficult to be recognized.

You have been in Guangzhou for over 10 years, how is it that your health is so frail? Did your uncle not teach you any martial arts?

Perhaps due to the influence of alcohol, Chen Hao was genuinely angered by Shen Lian. In his entire life, he had never been looked down upon in such a manner.

During the time that Yin Cheng was preparing the meals, the two brothers naturally exchanged some words, but Shen Lian maintained a stern expression throughout.

In a moment, the two brothers arrived at the square. At this time, it was during office hours, and most of the Imperial Guards had gone out for work, leaving only about ten individuals behind.

Having said that, Yin Cheng quickly walked out of the hundred households' office, not waiting for Shen Lian to nod.

Cough, cough, brother, please be gentle

Drinking to drown sorrows only deepens the sorrow; in the time it takes to brew a pot of tea, two pots of wine have already been consumed by the two brothers, both of whom are now somewhat intoxicated

In which month did your uncle pass away

Chen Hao knew that Shen Lian's martial arts skills were very high, but he felt that he would not be much inferior to Shen Lian

Shen Lian spoke with a heavy tone, intending to make Chen Hao retreat in the face of difficulty. The current situation is too turbulent, with constant conflicts between the Donglin Party and the Eunuch Party. Moreover, the Jinyiwei are merely dogs under Wei Zhongxian's command. As soon as the Eastern Factory gives an order, these Jinyiwei will have to wager their lives to pursue a future filled with slaughter

He also poured himself a glass of wine, which he similarly drank in one gulp

Shen Lian poured himself a glass of wine and drank it in one gulp, showing Chen Hao a good face for the first time since entering the room

"Given your frail physique, my brother advises you to withdraw from the Jinyiwei and engage in some small business instead, to avoid bringing shame to the Shen family!" After Shen Lian finished speaking, he turned around and walked towards the door, as if he no longer wished to look at Chen Hao even once.

Upon seeing the young man in front of him, who bore a striking resemblance to Zhang Zhen, Chen Hao quickly patted his somewhat sore arms and hurriedly got up from the ground.

Cough! Cough!

How is your aunt?

With his cousin's small stature, Shen Lian felt that it would be much better for him to engage in a small business than to serve as a Jinyiwei

Zhan Cha's Gongfu Yin Cheng returned to the Baihu Suo carrying a large food box and two pots of wine, while Chen Hao had long been taken to his study by Shen Lian

Shen Lian stood firm, his two strong and powerful legs firmly planted on the ground. He crossed his arms and said in a nonchalant tone: "I will not bully you. As long as you can withstand one of my moves, you can stay in the Jinyiwei. If you cannot even take one move, then you should honestly go into business. With my help, I cannot promise you great wealth, but you will at least be able to make ends meet."

Moreover, his soul has completely merged with Shen Changqing, and in this world, Chen Hao is Shen Changqing.

The Shen family has always been known for their martial prowess, with several generals among their ancestors. Both his father and uncle are renowned figures in the Imperial Guards. Shen Lian believes that his own martial skills are quite commendable; however, this cousin of his, although slightly taller, has delicate skin and lacks any strength, appearing as if he has been drained by indulgence in wine and pleasure.

Draining the last drop of the remaining liquor, Shen Lian slammed the table and angrily said: "Five years ago, my uncle wrote a letter saying that you were indulging in drinking, gambling, and debauchery in Guangzhou, and that you were uneducated and incompetent. At that time, I did not believe it, but now it seems my uncle was right!"

"Shen Lian, stop right there. Who says I am uneducated and incompetent? Do you dare to compete with me?" Chen Hao, fueled by alcohol, no longer cared about the distinction of being a cousin. How could he endure being looked down upon by others?

Yin Cheng opened the food box, and the fragrant dishes were arranged on the table in succession. The six dishes and one soup were well-matched in color, aroma, and flavor.

Chen Hao said with a sigh, feeling very sad in his heart. The original owner had a deep emotional bond with his father, which greatly affected Chen Hao.

The young man is indeed Shen Lian, and the coughing sound was also deliberately made by him

Chen Hao, equally unwilling to back down, shouted: "Go if you want, I have never been afraid of anyone in my life"

Chen Hao did not feel that Shen Lian was heartless; if Yin Cheng did not die, Shen Lian might be killed by Ling Yunkai. If I do not enter hell, who will enter hell? That is merely a fantasy in a novel

Changqing, why didn't you come to find me first after returning from Guangzhou?

At this moment, Yin Cheng walked up to the two and inquired, indicating that he had a good relationship with Shen Lian; otherwise, he would not have dared to presumptuously question his superior

Shen Lian took a step forward, striking Chen Hao's chest twice with his fist. Although his words carried a tone of reproach, the expression on his face revealed deep concern.

One can only blame that everyone is living in this damned late Ming dynasty