Chapter 6 Fooling
Entering Chang'an City unimpeded, Wei Jiu was slightly surprised by the Chang'an City in front of him. The Chang'an Middle Street in front of him was far from as prosperous and majestic as in the documentary. Although there were many pedestrians and vendors on the street, it was much smaller than Wei Jiu's expectations for Chang'an.
Much, much difference.
Chang'an, which has experienced nine dynasties, has witnessed the replacement of old and new emperors, the rebirth and destruction of dynasties.
Wei Jiu walked very slowly. He didn't know why he came to Chang'an by accident. This mighty city seemed to have no place for him to live, but Wei Jiu was unwilling to accept it. Now that he was here, there was nothing he could do to drive him away, unless this place
Make him sad and tired, otherwise even the gods will not be able to drive him away.
What's more, he is an atheist.
After standing still for a long time, he tried to sell the first step, then the second step, and the third step. It is not difficult to move forward. What is difficult is whether you have the courage, or whether you want to survive in a desperate situation.
At this time, Wei Jiu was in a desperate situation. After walking all night, his legs were sore, his feet hurt, and he was a little hungry. But at this time, he had no money, except for the set of clothes buried under the tree.
He didn't bring anything with him to this era. His wallet, watch and other items were given to his girlfriend while he was experimenting with the machine.
He was penniless and had nothing to exchange, but he urgently needed a steamed bun or a bowl of rice porridge. If he couldn't get these two things before dark, he wouldn't have to talk about those two years later.
No matter what, he will starve to death tonight.
Wei Jiu forced himself to pretend to be indifferent. Although he was wearing linen clothes and had bruises on his face, he stopped his waist, put his hands behind his back, and strode towards a bun shop in front of him.
Steamed buns are a very popular delicacy in any era. They are easy to eat. No need for bowls, chopsticks or side dishes. They can be eaten right away. Moreover, they are cheap and within the affordability of ordinary people. However, this restaurant is
The steamed bun shop that Wei Jiu noticed was deserted. Steaming steamed buns were placed in front of the shop. Wei Jiu looked at it for a long time and found that no one came to buy buns when he came to the bun shop at this time.
Sitting in front of the steamed stuffed bun shop was a little Loli, about six or seven years old, wearing white clothes. Maybe she got up too early. The little Loli's chubby butt was resting on the table, and she was resting with her eyes closed.
She was so cute that Wei Jiu couldn't bear to disturb this little cute little girl who was even sleeping. She coughed lightly at the busy man in the shop. The man turned around and Wei Jiu smiled and whispered.
"Looking at my brother's shop, it seems that business is not doing well."
While speaking, he glanced at the sleeping little Loli from the corner of his eye, as if he was worried about waking her up.
Wei Jiu's attentiveness made Father Loli very fond of him. The man also smiled and walked out of the shop and stood on the steps with a bitter smile.
"Since the young master already knows, why do you need to ask? Nowadays, the price of rice and noodles is soaring. The wealthy people do not eat pork stuffing. There are more than a dozen bun shops in Chang'an. The ones stuffed with mutton are afraid that they will not be sold, so they are reluctant to eat them. The common people are reluctant to eat them.
Have breakfast, hey!"
After saying this, the man tried to wake up the sleeping little Lolita, but Wei Jiu smiled and shook his head to stop him.
"It seems that the little girl got up early to help you, the father, make steamed buns. When you are tired, you can take a nap. When the child is growing, you must not be tired. Since my brother's business is slow, brothers must take care of him.
Brother, let me pick two for you, let us eat and chat at the same time, aren't you busy?"
Two words brought the two unfamiliar people closer to each other. The man smiled at Wei Jiu and shook his head. He grabbed a bun and handed it out. At this time, Wei Jiu smiled.
This guy doesn't know how to do business, let alone understand people's hearts. With your hands full of dough, you grabbed the buns and handed them to the buyers. Who wouldn't dislike you if you are more particular? But at this time, Wei Jiu
I was very hungry. When I took the bun, I didn't rush to eat it. Instead, I shook my head at the Loli daddy.
"Since I'm not busy, I'll nag you again. It's not okay for you to sell buns like this. We brothers are not fastidious, and we won't dislike my brother, but those fastidious people won't be like this.
It's easy to talk about. Let's not talk about the common people. When wealthy families send people to buy steamed buns, the first thing they pay attention to is cleanliness and price, and the third thing is the taste. Brother, you are the one who collects both copper coins and steamed buns. You understand."
Wei Jiu was not prepared to pay. When Suo Zaizai took the buns, he kindly reminded the man a few words. Dad Loli blushed a little when he heard this. He went to take the buns back and stood still.
Daddy Loli was an honest man, otherwise the business wouldn't have been so bad. Wei Jiu also noticed the man's predicament, opened his mouth and took a bite of the bun, then frowned again.
Loli's good dad became a little anxious when he saw this, and whispered urgently.
"Brother, it doesn't taste right?"
Wei Jiu frowned because it was too hot. As for the taste of the buns, it was okay, a little bland, and the pork taste was not authentic. Even though it was chopped into fillings, it still had a bit of a smell. Finally, the appearance was not very good. He was very
I want to ask Dad Loli, why don’t you make your face so big?
After taking a bite, he stopped eating. It wasn't that he didn't want to, but that he couldn't eat anymore. He put the bun down gently and sighed at Daddy Loli.
"Brother, food culture has been passed down for thousands of years. From the Xia and Shang Dynasties to the Tang Dynasty, food has been constantly improving. But your buns are just stuffing in the noodles. Your girls can make them. It's nothing more than fat.
Wrap the dough with stuffing and steam it in a steamer. People usually make it. Who would buy it? Hey, I won't say it anymore. I should call me nagging if I talk too much. How much does it cost?"
After saying this, he put his hand into his arms and prepared to take the money, but how could Wei Jiu have money at this time? He was betting that this man would beg him not to give him money. If he must have money, then he would have no choice but to turn around and run away, but that man
The man seemed stunned, staring at the half bun without saying a word. There was sweat on Wei Jiu's head. If he ran away, life in Chang'an would become difficult in the future.
With a slight cough, the Loli dad came to his senses and saw that Wei Jiu was about to pay. He quickly stepped forward and held Wei Jiu's hand. This scene frightened Wei Jiu. Did the ancients always pay for themselves when selling things?
The person who came to buy buns was a woman?
When he was thinking wildly, Dad Loli said quickly.
"Brother, a bun only costs a few dollars. Don't be afraid of brothers' jokes. I'm just a rough guy. How can I make buns? The girl left early. I serve her like a father and a mother. They all say that a daughter is not as good as a son.
, but the girl is also my brother’s flesh and blood. If something happens to her, how can I have the nerve to meet that short-lived child, Ta Ni, guarding a bun shop and living day by day, trying to save a dowry for my child?
My parents’ family can also live a better life.”
Loli's dad chatted about everyday things, which made Wei Jiu smile. It was easy to talk about everyday things. At the beginning of the period, Wei Jiu wanted to get closer to Hanzi, but now it was Hanzi who wanted to make friends with Wei Jiu. In this way,
Come on, why doesn't Wei Jiu smile?
You smile in your heart, but you can't smile on your face. People are talking about sad things. If you want to laugh now, then who are you?
Shen Shen patted Loli's dad on the shoulder.
"I understand, why do so many boys look down on girls? Only girls know how to love their parents. If this was a boy, he would have gone crazy and help you make steamed buns? You said..."
Halfway through the words, the sleeping little Loli woke up, looked at her father with sleepy eyes, and shouted in a sweet voice.
"Dad, I didn't sleep, I just closed my eyes."
Wei Jiu couldn't help but burst into laughter. The little Loli was telling lies with her eyes open. The old Loli also smiled, touched the little Loli's head, and softly told her to call her uncle. The little Loli had a babyish voice.
With a cry, Wei Jiu burst into laughter. He didn't expect that he would become an uncle at the age of thirteen, and he felt a certain fondness for the little Lolita in his heart. After all, his soul was already an adult of twenty-seven or eighty-years-old.
Looking at the little Lolita, she couldn't help but think of what she said to her girlfriend, that she must have a daughter when she gets married. Looking at the beautiful mother and lovely daughter wearing mother-daughter clothes, Wei Jiu didn't have any wishes at that time, she just wanted to see them.
Mother and daughter are happy.
Thinking of this, Wei Jiu couldn't help but feel a little sad and sighed again.
"Brother, please send her to her room to sleep. Otherwise, our conversation will inevitably disturb her. Don't worry, I'll wait for you here."
Wei Jiu wanted to be quiet for a while. At this time, he was in a very bad mood, very bad. The fucking machine brought him here.
Chapter completed!