The sun sets over the western mountains, and the heat of the sun dissipates.

At the end of the day, autumn has entered, and the end of the autumn tiger is coming to an end.

Jia Qiang and her uncle Laoshi's family had dinner in the front yard with Tietou and Zhuzhu.

Although there is no need to go out to sell barbecue at the stall, all these people are needed to prepare the ingredients every day.

Of course, in addition to preparing barbecue seasoning for the Jinsha gang, Jia Qiang also included a lot of private goods in the middle.

Most of the raw materials purchased by the Jinsha Gang were not originally used to prepare barbecue seasonings...

"Cousin, I'm going to the bookstore tomorrow to buy some books. There's no need to prepare lunch for me."

After finishing the meal, Jia Qiang put down the bowls and chopsticks and said to Liu Da Niu.

After Liu Da Niu agreed, she asked again: "Qiang'er, are you going alone?"

Jia Qiang chuckled and said, "I'm going alone."

Liu Da Niu said: "I see that the nobles who came to look for you today are all accompanied by Changsui. Qiang'er, are you bringing two of them with you?"

Jia Qiang laughed and said: "No need, I can't afford the monthly payment. I have a different status from them, so I don't need it yet."

As soon as these words were said, Tietou and Zhuzi brothers looked at each other and said in unison: "Sir, wait a minute, this is wrong!"

"puff!"

Aunt Chun didn't swallow a mouthful of soup noodles, so she squirted out and cursed angrily: "You two blind, dirty bastards, pretending to be a scholar like your mother? You almost choked me to death!"

Tietou and Zhuzi were worthy of being brothers who grew up like Tieniu. Aunt Ren Chun was indifferent to her scolding, but they both looked straight at Jia Qiang.

Tietou was very eloquent, so he opened his mouth, with a thin and ferocious black face, and said with a smile: "Uncle, although we haven't read much, we have seen a lot of big plays. It's all said in that play,

It's dangerous for a gentleman not to stand against the wall! I think it's wrong for the uncle to say that he is not valuable. Just look at how many people are pointing at you when eating, you will know whether you are valuable or not. Don't mention the guys from the Sands Gang, just say

Uncle, aunt, and Tieniu's family of three, if it weren't for your help, I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to hold on by now.

There is one thing that Zhuzi and I decided not to tell in this life, but now it’s nothing. In order to buy medicine for his sister-in-law and Xiao Shitou, Tieniu often asked us to borrow money. Although it was not much, it was only a few hundred each time.

The total amount of money is not more than ten taels of silver, but without these, my sister-in-law and Xiao Shitou may not be able to carry you when you show up, right?

Therefore, you have taken on a great responsibility and are very precious!”

Zhuzi nodded repeatedly and said in agreement: "My parents didn't die early, but Tietou's mother is still alive. It's only thanks to uncle that she can live a good life for a few days."

Jia Qiang waved his hand and stopped the two of them from continuing. He said: "Brother Tietou, Brother Zhuzi, I understand what you are thinking, but... first of all, I am not a Bodhisattva with a heart, and I cannot afford too many people.

The reason for helping you is very simple, because you are my brother-in-law's brothers. Although we are not related by blood, I think you are closer than blood brothers. My uncle and aunt treat you as if they were your own flesh and blood. If not for these, your life and death

, what does it have to do with me?

I know that you are used to wandering around, and are not very suitable for doing a stable job to earn money to support your family. You want to be my long-term follower. But I can't agree to it, because although I am free now, as time goes by, I will definitely have to travel around, and even

There will be many dangers..."

Tietou and Zhuzi became anxious upon hearing this, and said: "The thing we are least afraid of is danger!"

Jia Qiang waved her hand and said with a smile: "Don't think that I am deliberately irritating you, because there is no need, I am telling the truth. With your relationship with my uncle's family, I would rather see you being more down-to-earth."

Earn some money, then marry, have children, and live a stable life. I can't help the general public, but the people around me are always willing to help if they can. It can be regarded as a fate to meet. As for being with me, if

If you really need it, I'll spend some money and find a few more people."

This statement made sense to Liu Laoshi and his family, but Tietou became anxious. He pulled Zhuzhu and knelt down, saying loudly: "Although Zhuzhu and I have not known each other for a long time, it is said in the play: The white head is as new as new, and the head is turned upside down."

As before, if you trust others with your life, you will choose where to live. The uncle is the noble person we can entrust with our life and death!

We understand the uncle’s kindness. If we don’t know, wouldn’t we become beasts? I just want to ask the uncle to know that Zhu Zhu and I have been hanging out on the dock for more than ten years. We are not just doing coolies, but mostly getting on ships to escort merchants’ ships. Over the years, which year

Not with the water bandits and bullies? Even with the officials who exploited the waterways, they have seen blood. My two brothers are average in their ability to make a peaceful living, but they have actually practiced the ability to protect people. If only I were left with

I feel really unhappy doing tedious work at home. So please trust me, brother, and let us be your long-term followers!"

After saying that, the two kowtowed together.

Jia Qiang frowned slightly when she saw this. At this moment, Liu Laoshi, who seldom spoke at home, suddenly said: "Brother Qiang, since Tietou and Zhuzi have such a heart, you can keep them by your side as long-term followers.

Those beasts in Jiajiadong Mansion may not stop, and I can’t rest assured that you are wandering out alone. While you stay at home, they will come back to help us."

When Jia Qiang heard this, she looked at Tietou and Zhuzhu for a while, then nodded slightly.

…

"Uncle, why did you buy so many books?"

"Uncle, if you don't let us follow you, how can you hold these books without us?"

Inside the Xuanwumen Gate, across the Xidan Archway and across the small stone bridge, is Hanwen Street. This entire street sells the Four Treasures of the Study and various collected works.

Tietou and Zhuzi each held a stack of books in their arms, walking carefully while "complaining" happily.

Originally, when he was in Ningguo Mansion, Jia Rong was the eldest son and was called Uncle Xiao Rong. When Jia Qiang was the next, he was called Second Master Qiang.

Now that Jia Qiang has left the Ning Mansion and established her own business, even if it is inconvenient to call her "Master" because she has an uncle in the family, she should be called "Uncle Qiang" instead.

Jia Qiang chuckled and said, "If you two don't follow me, I will ask someone to help me find a big car to take me home."

The capital is prosperous and has its own thriving industries.

There are many porters on the street who are like "bangbang" in later generations, who make a living by helping people pick goods.

There are also various large and small vehicles, drawn by humans or oxen and horses, which can carry people or goods, and are very cheap.

Jia Qiang originally advised the two of them to find a large cart to carry the books, but they were very stubborn and could not help. At this moment, each of them was holding a stack of books so high that it was difficult for them to look at each other.

Jia Qiang smiled and said: "It's better to call a big truck. This is not the best way to save money. Besides, there are many people on the street, and maybe two fools will come out. How can you protect me with books like this?"

"

Tietou, who originally insisted not to hire a big truck and wanted to show off their presence, heard this and said quickly: "After all, it was the uncle who thought carefully, we are all stone pig brains."

After scolding myself, I quickly called a carriage on the roadside. After negotiating the price with the carriage driver, I put the book on the carriage, gave my address, and asked the carriage driver to take it home first.

Tietou and Zhuzi walked with Jia Qiang for a while. At noon, they saw Jia Qiang stopping in front of a restaurant called Zuixianlou, and then turned to the entrance. They looked up at the luxurious door of the restaurant.

They couldn't help but feel a little timid.

None of them thought that they would be able to eat in a restaurant like this in their lifetime.

"What are you doing? Why don't you come in?"

Jia Qiang turned around and saw that the two of them had not followed, so she asked in confusion.

Tietou and Zhuzhu then smiled dryly and entered together, but they still acted lightly and cautiously.

Then they heard that Jia Qiang had asked the shopkeeper for the most expensive private room on the top floor. Not counting food and drinks, the private room fee alone cost ten taels of silver. They were both shocked.

What is the concept of ten taels of silver?

An ordinary family of four can only live like this for half a year.

The two of them followed Jia Qiang and the shopkeeper in a daze to the "Lan" private room on the third floor. They saw many calligraphy and painting calligraphy hanging on the walls of the private room, as well as various valuable antique furniture and tables.

The chairs, stools and chaise longue are all made of fine sandalwood, with elegant carvings and a delicate fragrance in the room.

There is a large huanghuali table next to the window, which is filled with paper, ink, pens and inkstones.

Through the windows, you can see most of the bustling Xidan Street.

There are also two beautiful maids standing in the private room, ready to serve the guests, pour tea and wine.

Of course, these all need to be rewarded by gentlemen, and the cost will not be low...

Tietou and Zhuzhu had never seen such a battle before. They all had dark faces and red faces, and they didn't even know where to put their hands and feet...

However, after looking around, Jia Qiang's face remained pale.

When it comes to this kind of bluffing, the nightclub in the previous life was even more sophisticated.

I came here today just to see what the top restaurants in the world are like today.

After ordering a few dishes, two beautiful maids first brought tea to rinse their mouths. Tietou and Zhuzhu, with red and black faces, took the tea cups and started to fuck together.

Jia Qiang was accustomed to living a wealthy life in Ningguo Mansion, so she knew the rules.

He rinsed his mouth with tea, and when he saw the iron head and the pillar wanting to get under the table, he laughed softly: "What's so embarrassing about this? The water is originally tea, why can't you drink it? This is a bit particular, but it is just particular, not a king.

Law."

After saying that, he said to the two maids who were holding back their laughter: "You go down first, we are here by ourselves, we are not used to being served by others."

The two maids had been looking at the handsome Jia Qiang openly or covertly. After hearing what he said, they were disappointed, but they still retreated.

They thought they couldn't afford to offend anyone who could eat in the top balcony.

After they got off, Tietou and Zhuzhu breathed a sigh of relief and almost collapsed on their chairs.

These two lamps are not fuel-efficient. I often visit brothels and kilns, but have I ever seen such a formation?

Jia Qiang ignored them and looked at the layout of this top restaurant...

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Chapter completed!