"Nothing to do, let's eat."

Zhu Kaishan smiled reluctantly and waved back.

It was obvious that he was forcing a smile and did not want to ruin the atmosphere today.

Zhu Chuanwen roughly knew what it was about. If it wasn't a life-threatening matter, Zhu Kaishan wouldn't be so solemn.

After eating and drinking, there was no tradition of keeping a vigil in Lao Zhu’s family on New Year’s Eve.

Zhu Chuanwen took Xian'er back to the east chamber. After all the ups and downs, Zhu Chuanwen said to Xian'er:

"Xian'er, after the New Year, I might have to go on a long trip?"

After all, this is his daughter-in-law, and Zhu Chuanwen must show respect no matter what.

"It took a lot of effort to come to Kanto. We have just settled down. Why do you want to travel far away again?"

This period of time belongs to Zhu Chuanwen and Xian'er's honeymoon period.

I just play every day, either riding horses and hunting in the mountains or selling goods and shopping in the town.

I am happy and have no worries about food and clothing. I am much happier than back home in Zhangqiu.

Xian'er was obviously reluctant to separate from Zhu Chuanwen.

"Something happened to our father, didn't you see?"

The change in Zhu Kaishan's face is quite obvious and seems to be brainless and not normal to a child, but it shouldn't be invisible to a normal adult like Xian'er.

"You said the guests came during dinner?"

"Yes, if nothing happened, how could we come here on New Year's Eve and be so mysterious?"

"It seems like there's something going on." Xian'er nodded: "But how did you know you were going out?"

"Today's guests are obviously not from the countryside. How could they not go out?"

"Then where are you going and how long will you go?"

"I don't know, I don't even know what happened now."

At this time, Zhu Chuanwen could only pretend to be confused.

In the next few days, although it was the New Year, Lao Zhu's family had no relatives or friends in Fangniugou.

I can’t feel much of the New Year atmosphere at all.

For Lao Zhu's family, celebrating New Year's Eve is basically celebrating the New Year.

In addition, Zhu Kaishan didn't speak and looked gloomy all day long, so the family was always in a low-pressure state.

"Dad, what happened, can you tell me?"

Zhu Chuanwen rolled a tobacco leaf in paper and handed it to Zhu Kaishan and asked.

This tobacco leaf belongs to sun-cured tobacco, and to be honest, it is quite harmful to human health.

But ordinary people in this era only smoked dry cigarettes, and rolled and baked cigarettes had nothing to do with ordinary people.

In this era, cigarettes are all imported, and a cigarette costs three cents.

A box costs fifty or sixty cents. For an ordinary working-class person, a monthly salary of one silver dollar is considered a good job.

The common people cannot afford cigarettes on a daily basis.

In the 31st year of Guangxu, that is, this year, the Qing Dynasty could open its first cigarette factory and produce its own brand of cigarettes.

For factories operating in the South, it will take time for the products to spread to the Northeast.

The Northeast is under the control of Maozi and Zizi, and it is difficult for local brands to compete with these gangsters.

"He Laosi may be dead." After lighting the cigarette in his hand, Zhu Kaishan said slowly.

In fact, Zhu Kaishan basically doesn't smoke. The main reason is that Zhu Chuanwen feels that lighting up a small cigarette creates a more confiding atmosphere.

"Who is He Laosi?" Zhu Chuanwen asked with a blank expression.

Although Zhu Chuanwen showed a lot of things during his journey to Guandong, Zhu Kaishan did not see it with his own eyes.

Therefore, he didn't trust Zhu Chuanwen very much and regarded Zhu Chuanwen as a child.

The proof is that Zhu Kaishan made a fortune by panning for gold in Laojingou. He only told Zhu Wei that there was gold sand at home, but not Zhu Chuanwen.

"He Laosi is the brother who fought with me in the Boxer Rebellion. A true life-and-death friend, he took Mao Zi's bullet for me. When I first fled to the Northeast, He Laosi also took me in. Our family only has this little family fortune.

, it was also established with the help of He Laosi."

Perhaps it was because he participated in the Boxer Rebellion that Zhu Kaishan realized how dangerous it was to participate in such activities.

So apart from telling Mr. Zhu Wei something about his disappearance in the past few years.

He never mentioned to the three brothers his experience of being away from home for several years.

"Dad, then Uncle He is the benefactor of our family. Did he survive the accident?" Zhu Chuanwen asked following Zhu Kaishan's words.

"I don't know either." Zhu Kaishan shook his head: "But there is a high probability that there was an accident."

The reason why Zhu Kaishan is so sure is that He Laosi has a golden vein.

Rich but not powerful, he is a typical Huai Bi guilty and has too many people watching.

"Dad, do you want to avenge this Uncle He?"

"He has done so much for us. If I don't want to avenge him, then am I still a human being?"

"Then take revenge, dad, and I will join you."

Revenge must be taken.

Not only could Zhu Kaishan not be persuaded, but even if he could be persuaded, Zhu Chuanwen didn't want to persuade him.

In this feudal era, there are conditions for gratification and grudges.

But letting Zhu Kaishan handle this matter by himself would take too long.

This matter itself is too dangerous. If he is sure, Zhu Kaishan will not be so embarrassed.

It would be better for Zhu Chuanwen to follow him and avenge him as soon as possible.

Come back early. With Zhu Kaishan guarding the house, Zhu Chuanwen can go about his own affairs with peace of mind.

"Chuanwen, things are not as simple as you think. I know you have done a lot of things. You have killed bandits, and you have also killed Shou and Maozi. But revenge is not something that can be solved by good skills and marksmanship. Now

You don’t even know who your enemy is?”

Zhu Kaishan obviously did not want Zhu Chuanwen to be involved in danger.

The main reason is that I feel Zhu Chuanwen is not capable enough.

"Dad, are you doubting my ability? I'm not a martial artist, so you still doubt that I can't help you?"

If Zhu Kaishan wants to question Zhu Chuanwen's force.

Zhu Chuanwen can choose to practice with Zhu Kaishan, which will directly dispel his doubts.

If you doubt your brain and experience, it will be difficult to prove it. You can only use words to block people.

"I'm not doubting your ability. After I leave, there must be someone watching over the house. Otherwise, there will only be a few women and children left at home. What do you want them to do if something happens?"

Zhu Kaishan immediately thought of an excuse.

Lao Zhu's family is a family of women and children, and it really doesn't look like they are separated from their husbands.

"Dad, it's useless for you to tell me this. If you want to leave home again, I have to follow you. The last time you left alone, it was so difficult for our family to reunite. I can't let you leave alone again. You

If you don't take me with you, I will follow you myself."

Zhu Chuanwen was informing Zhu Kaishan, not discussing with Zhu Kaishan.

Zhu Kaishan was about to run away these days and didn't have much time, so he slowly negotiated.

"Sigh... Why didn't I notice when you were a kid that your temper was so much like mine?" Although Zhu Kaishan was sighing on the surface, he still felt somewhat comforted in his heart. After all, this is what a capable man wants from his son.
Chapter completed!