Settle the Grudge

He remembered his old friend for a while and then quickly calmed down. After all, he was a man who had experienced so many storms. He reprimanded Bai Zirui: "You little bastard has been in the capital for so long, and you don't come to visit me. It's really weird."

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Bai Zirui begged for mercy and said: "Uncle Guan, I just learned about your relationship with my father. How dare I come to disturb you so easily."

Mr. Guan asked reluctantly: "Then how dare you come to my door today?"

Bai Zirui said respectfully: "This is not because I got to know your apprentice Han Chunming, but because I asked him to bring me to your place to recognize him, so that he can come and harass you more often in the future."

Mr. Guan snorted in confusion, shrugged his nose and said, "Chunming, this little monkey brought two bottles of Moutai. What did you bring? Don't think you can dismiss me with just some food."

Bai Zirui said hurriedly: "You are so well-informed in your hometown, how dare I fool you! I heard from my father that you love steamed bird's nest the most, so I made it specially to honor you."

As he spoke, he took out the steamed bird's nest from the food box and placed it respectfully in front of Mr. Guan. Mr. Guan took a deep breath and said intoxicatedly: "Yeah! It tastes like this! Since your father left the capital, he hasn't eaten it for several years.

This is your last bite. You have learned your father's cooking skills. Chunming, bring me some small bowls. Today you have the honor to try the famous steamed bird's nest among the second dishes."

Han Chunming quickly brought the bowl and filled a bowl of bird's nest for each of the three people. He asked doubtfully: "Master, what is the second-place dish you just mentioned? I have never heard of it?"

Mr. Guan explained: "The second-ranked dish is Tan's cuisine, which is one of the official dishes. It is the family banquet of Tan Zongjun, a bureaucrat in the late Qing Dynasty. Because it was the second-ranked dish in the second year of Tongzhi, it is also called the "second-ranked dish." The most representative one is

This steamed bird's nest dish, you need to rinse your mouth with warm water before eating this dish, otherwise you will not be able to taste the deliciousness."

While he was talking, Bai Zirui poured three glasses of warm water. After sipping his mouth, he picked up the bird's nest and tasted it carefully. After eating, he said with emotion: "I will never be able to taste this kind of deliciousness again after 20 years."

Sorry."

When he tasted the delicious food carefully, Bai Zirui and Han Chunming had already finished eating. Han Chunming almost swallowed his tongue when he tasted such delicious food for the first time.

When Bai Zirui heard what Mr. Guan said, he vowed: "If Mr. Guan wants to eat it in the future, I will make sure you are satisfied."

Mr. Guan smiled and said, "You have a serious intention."

Bai Zirui took advantage of his good mood and said softly: "I came to visit Uncle Guan today, but I actually have another thing to do."

Mr. Guan said with a smile: "I know you have been in the capital for so long and you haven't come to visit me. You must have an ulterior motive for instigating Chunming, the little monkey, to come with you today. What's the matter? Tell me!"

Bai Zirui said with a serious face: "I came here today to settle the grudge between you and my master."

Mr. Guan asked: "Who is your master? Is there any grudge between me and your master that can be settled?"

Bai Zirui said word for word: "My master's surname is Hou!"

Mr. Guan frowned and thought: "surnamed Hou? Hmm..."

He immediately stood up and said through gritted teeth: "Your master's surname is Hou. His father relied on his power to rob three of my brothers' belongings. The grudge between me and him cannot be reconciled."

Bai Zirui said sincerely: "Uncle Guan, it's better to dissolve enemies than to end them. It's his father who robbed your brother's things, not him. There's no need for such bitterness and hatred between you and him!"

Mr. Guan said solemnly: "What you said makes sense. I really shouldn't blame him for what his father robbed, unless he can come to the door in person to apologize and return the three small bowls."

Bai Zirui said: "Uncle Guan, my master is already old, so why do you have to embarrass him like this! Besides, if something happens, I will do my best. I can kowtow to you, pour tea, and apologize for him!"

If you have any other requests, please tell me, and I will do my best to fulfill them for you. If you still don't feel relieved, you can give me a good beating to show off your years of grievances."

Mr. Guan said with appreciation: "You are quite filial to your master, and your filial piety is commendable."

Bai Zirui said matter-of-factly: "Being a teacher for a day is a father for a lifetime. When he gets old, I will take care of him until he is old and let him rest in peace."

Mr. Guan said with emotion: "Your master has accepted a disciple with good conduct, which is really enviable. Okay! Give your master a message, and the grudge between me and him will be settled, so that he can come to my place as a guest when he has time."

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Bai Zirui said flatteringly: "Uncle Guan, thank you very much. You are so magnanimous. I thank you on behalf of my master."

As he spoke, he pushed the small box in front of Mr. Guan and said with a smile: "Now I will return these three small bowls to their original owners for my master. Congratulations to Mr. Guan, you four brothers are reunited after so many years."

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Mr. Guan opened the small box with trembling hands and looked at the three small enamel bowls inside. He was so excited that he burst into tears.

He ordered Han Chunming: "Chunming, go and help me get the small enamel bowl in my bedside table."

Han Chunming nodded and quickly took the small enamel bowl that Mr. Guan asked for. He put the small bowl on the table and asked: "Master, do you think it is this small bowl?"

Mr. Guan nodded and said in a deep voice: "Yes!"

Trembling, he took out the three small bowls from the small box one by one, lined them up on the table, and placed his small bowl in the third position.

Han Chunming asked in confusion: "Master, what is the origin of these four small enamel bowls?"

Mr. Guan said with a face full of memories: "These four small enamel bowls are called: "The tea is fragrant, let's go drink, gather friends, and then go back upstairs. They are..."

He told the story of the four small enamel bowls, and said to Han Chunming: "Disciple, today the four of us are gathered together. Master and I will fill them all. Let's have a good drink."

Han Chunming nodded and said, "Yes! Master." He opened the Maotai wine he brought and filled four small bowls with wine.

Mr. Guan tremblingly picked up the first small bowl and said: "Brother Cha Piao Xiang from Deshengmen and Juyou from Chongyang Gate are now holding your former nickname. It's a pity that you went too early, buddy.

I drank this bowl of wine for you."

He raised his head and drank the entire bowl of wine in one gulp, then tipped the empty bowl upside down on the table, then raised his hands in salute to the small bowl.

He picked up the second bowl of wine and said: "Let's drink in Dongzhimen. This is the old song that I respect most in my life. Thirty years ago, we had the last drink with you in the tavern in Dongzhimen. Brother,

Do it!"

He finished the second bowl of wine and was about to bring the third bowl of wine. Han Chunming was afraid that he would drink too much and quickly picked up the third bowl of wine and said: "Master, I will drink the third bowl of wine for you.

From now on, whenever I come to your house and see this bowl, I will see Grandpa Jiumen Admiral."

Mr. Guan picked up the fourth bowl of wine and said: "This fourth bowl is the brother of Chaoyangmen. It was he who suggested using the names of these four small bowls to make the nicknames of our four brothers, brothers! Let's do it!"
Chapter completed!