Chapter 15
The waiter thought Lin Xiner looked like the Guanyin Bodhisattva in the New Year picture, just from the appearance.
Lin Xiner said, "Take it! But don't let anyone know that my brother is injured. Understand?"
"Yes, I understand." The waiter nodded.
"Go and get busy!" Lin Xiner sent the waiter away.
The two entered the guest room. The injured man really woke up. When he saw the two people coming in, he immediately wanted to stand up. He said in a trembling voice:
"Thank you both for your help! I heard everything you said just now."
Lin Xiner motioned him to lie down. She said, "No need to thank me. I should help you when you are in trouble. How are you? Are you feeling better now?"
"Much better! Thank you again!" the injured man said, cupping his hands. He seemed like a well-mannered scholar.
"What's your name? From your spoken language, I can tell you're not a local?" Lin Xiner asked.
Huang Jin saved people without asking for her opinion, and she did not blame him; but the identity of the person saved must be made clear, and she could not do anything muddleheaded.
"Oh, my name is Joe Booker, and I'm from Hongzhou." The injured man introduced himself.
"You are from Hongzhou, why are you coming to this mountainous area?" Lin Xiner doubted what he said.
"Oh, it's like this. I have a distant relative who lives in Queqiao Town. There are a lot of wild mushrooms here, and they are very famous. So I came to find my distant relative and want to buy some wild mushrooms here and sell them in the city." said Jobk.
"Is this wrong?" Lin Xiner asked. The implication was, why did he get beaten?
"Well, you don't know, the group of people who chased me yesterday were all ruffians. They asked me for land tax. I said I haven't bought it yet, why do they want tax?" said Jobk.
"Oh, that's it!" said Lin Xiner.
"When they saw that I didn't pay the money, they tortured me to death and even implicated my distant relative," said Jobley angrily.
"So what are your plans for the future? Will you continue collecting mountain products or go back home?" Lin Xiner asked.
Qiao Bu Ke said: "I didn't receive any mountain products, so my trip was in vain. I am unwilling to give up. I want to go to Qiaoxia Town tomorrow to see how the market there is."
"Oh, then you should have a good rest! We won't disturb you." Lin Xiner said.
"Friends, take this. I know you are all good people. Thank you again!" Jobk held three dollars in his hand.
"What are you doing?" Lin Xin'er was stunned. When she understood what Qiao Booker meant, she said, "Qiao Booker, you are also a small business owner. I know you are not well-off. These few dollars are a gift to you."
"No, no, I'm already very grateful to you for saving me, why should I ask you to spend money on me?" said Jobk.
"Okay, Boss Joe! It's already been spent, so there's no point in asking for it back? Put it away! Put it away!" Huang Jin said to Jobuck.
"How can I do that! How can I do that!" But Jobk finally put the money back into his pocket.
After coming out of Qiao Bu Ke's room, Lin Xin Er went to see the shopkeeper again. She also asked about some of the town's conditions when she saw the shopkeeper. She was going to live in Lei Gong Temple in the future, but the situation of the nearest town was unknown. How could she do that?
When Lin Xiner's father was alive, he always warned her to be careful in everything. No matter where she went, she had to be aware of the situation so that she could be invincible.
The shopkeeper was also a warm-hearted person. When Lin Xiner asked about the town, he gave a detailed introduction. He said, "This town has an ancient road, so there have been many people traveling from the south to the north since ancient times. There has also been a lot of trade."
"Are there often bandit problems in this area?" Lin Xiner raised a sensitive topic.
"You mean bandits?" asked the shopkeeper.
"You can say that!" Lin Xiner said.
"Um... no!" said the shopkeeper.
"This is weird. Normally, the more businessmen there are, the more people who covet it!" Lin Xiner said deliberately.
"Young lady, to be honest, we have a Ma Yi Temple here, right above the Leigong Temple. This Ma Yi nunnery, Han Xiangyun, is very capable. Even the bandits are afraid of her!" said the shopkeeper.
"How come there are still injuries happening?" Lin Xiner asked in confusion.
The shopkeeper said mysteriously, "Isn't this the Northern Expedition of the Revolutionary Army? In the past, there were revolutionary parties active in this area, specifically dealing with the Beiyang warlords. The Beiyang warlords used some rich and powerful people to fight against the revolutionary party. They were always competing with each other."
"Now that the Northern Expedition Army has arrived, the Revolutionary Party should have won!" Lin Xiner asked again.
"Girl, you are from outside, right? The revolutionaries dominate the city, but isn't it still the same in the countryside?" said the shopkeeper. "The revolutionaries are still weak in the countryside!"
"So that's it!" Lin Xiner understood.
After saying goodbye to the shopkeeper, the two returned to the guest room they were staying in. Lin Xiner went into her mother's room, and Huang Jin waited outside.
When Lin Feng saw her daughter coming in, she asked, "Xin'er, what have you been doing for so long? You've been walking all day and haven't had a hot meal. We adults are fine, but can a child stand it?"
When Lin Xiner looked over, she saw Myolie Wu had fallen asleep in her mother's arms.
"Mom, I've already asked the inn to prepare dinner. They haven't called us yet." Lin Xiner said, "Come, have some hot tea first!"
Lin Xiner picked up a teapot on the table and started to sift it.
Lin Feng stopped her and said, "Xin'er, forget about drinking tea. Xiaoying has already made some tea and I've been drinking it for quite a while! Why don't you go and see if the meal is ready?"
Xiaoying said, "Madam, I'd better go. Why bother the eldest lady to go?"
Lin Xiner stopped him and said, “No, Huang Jin will go.”
Before he finished speaking, Huang Jin came to the door and said to Lin Xiner, "Miss, Madam, dinner is ready. Please go to the restaurant to eat."
"Do we still have to go to the restaurant? Can't they bring the food over?" Lin Feng was unwilling.
"Mom, eating in a restaurant is convenient and hygienic. How can I eat at home? How can I sleep if the smell of food smells?" Lin Xiner objected to eating at home.
"Okay then, let's go and have dinner." Lin Feng woke up Myolie Wu.
Myolie Wu was sleeping soundly and didn't wake up even after several attempts. Xiaoying said, "I'll carry her on my back, maybe she'll wake up soon!"
So, Xiaoying carried Myolie Wu on her back and they all went straight to the restaurant.
There may be several groups of people staying in this inn. The waiter is wiping the table, indicating that they have already had their meal.
At this time, the waiter came over. He apologized and said, "Our boss has instructed that you are our honored guests and we cannot neglect your hospitality. I asked the kitchen to cook a few dishes for you. I wonder if they suit your taste?"
"Thank you for your help. In fact, anything casual will do." Lin Xiner said.
The waiter ordered the waiter to bring the dishes up. Oh my god, there were all kinds of dishes on the table. The color, aroma and taste were comparable to those in a big restaurant!
Lin Feng said, "Xin'er, why did you prepare so much? It really troubled me! In my opinion, this little inn is really amazing. It can cook such authentic local dishes."