Lord of Earth Fiend

Chapter 135

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On August 28, as dusk approached, the wind picked up.

It was the first time for Chu Xiucai to come to Chen Jin's house, and he looked east and west, with a look of envy that couldn't be concealed.

The location is near the river, with a wide view, and a first-class location; as for the layout of the house, there are many rooms, a spacious hall, and a yard.

The only downside is that it's a bit remote.

However, remoteness also has advantages, quiet and quiet, away from the hustle and bustle of the city, suitable for reading and writing in retreat.

Chu Xiucai couldn't help asking the price, and couldn't help opening her eyes wide after getting the answer: "So cheap?"

Chen Jin said: "Because it's a haunted house."

"Haunted house?"

Chu Xiucai suddenly lost his composure.

Chen Jin briefly talked about the situation.

"Then after you moved in, nothing happened?"

"It's okay, it's calm, everything is peaceful."

"That's good."

Chu Xiucai heaved a sigh of relief, standing in his position, he felt some pain in his heart, he didn't want to live in a haunted house.

After thinking about it, he couldn't help laughing at himself: Even though it was much cheaper than the normal market price, that price was not something he could afford...

It is not easy to buy a house in Jiangzhou.

Thanks to his ancestors being from the city, Chu Xiucai's family can have a small dwelling. If they want to go further, they can only change their fate if they win the exam.

"I must work hard to study, and I will be named on the gold list..."

Looking at the mighty river, Chu Xiucai secretly made up his mind.

Chen Jin skillfully moved out the reclining chair and placed it on the shore, then sat down and started fishing.

Xiaosheng quickly came over, squatted there, beat his feet, squeezed his shoulders and so on.

This scene made Chu Xiucai look dull: Is this monkey so cute?It's too spiritual...

But no, when I was in the store, I almost scratched my paw when I wanted to touch it.

He walked over, looking for something to talk about: "Master, are you fishing?"

Chen Jin replied: "Well, I didn't buy many dishes at night, so I caught some fish and brought them up for another dish."

Chu Xiucai: "..."

He followed him to the vegetable market, and even helped carry the vegetables: a lamb chop, a big fat duck, three catties of stewed pork...

This is called "didn't buy much food"?
In the daily life of ordinary people, every meat meal has one-tenth of this, which can be called rich.

It has to be said that since eating with Chen Jin, Chu Xiucai has gained a lot of weight, her two children have also gained weight, and her wife has obviously become plump.

Eating well is the greatest happiness, but Chu Xiucai always has an unreal feeling, like a dream, which turns into nothingness when he wakes up.

So in front of Chen Jin, he always wanted to show something, so as to reflect his own existence value:
"Young master, the wind is strong today, the waves are turbid and the water is fast, I'm afraid it will be difficult to catch fish..."

Swish!

Chen Jin flicked the fishing rod, and a big fish was thrown ashore, and landed on the ground, jumping alive, thinking about jumping back into the river.

"Squeak!"

Xiaosheng rushed forward quickly, punched the huge fish on the head, and knocked it unconscious, then took off the hook, ran back to the kitchen with the fish, and handed it over to Xiaoqian.

This behavior was done in one go, and it was obviously not the first time he did it.

Chen Jin turned around and asked, "Chu Xiucai, what did you just say?"

Chu Xiucai: "...Young Master is mighty, even fishing is a bit better than others."

"It's a pity that the fish is a little smaller today, but forget it, let's make do with it."

Chen Jin put away the fishing rod.

Chu Xiucai also has good eyesight. I just saw that fish weighed at least four or five catties, and it was an out-and-out big fish.

But he learned to be smart, and the young master said that he was small, so he was small.

I couldn't help but poke my head to look at the situation in the river. I saw the waves rolling and the current turbulent. Normally speaking, it is difficult to catch fish in such a water situation.

But just now when Chen Jin put down the hook, it took only a while for the big fish to take the bait.

Is it because Chen Jin's bait is very good?Or is there a lot of fish in this section of water?
Chu Xiucai couldn't figure it out, and couldn't help but wonder in his heart: If only my family could live here, it would be great if I fish every day, eat fish every day, and don't have to worry about meat anymore...

It was Chen Jin's intention to stay at home and have dinner before going out.Naturally, there is also food on the painting boat, but in those places, it is exquisite and expensive, how much do you need to eat to fill your stomach?

It's better to cook a delicious meal and let's talk about it when we are full.

Chen Jin has always been a pragmatist.

After dinner, it was dusk and the cloudy sky was getting dark quickly. It looked like it would rain at night.

If it really rains, it will be a bit unnatural.

"We're leaving, you stay at home and pay attention."

Chen Jin gave Xiaoqian a word, and left the house with Chu Xiucai.

On the way, Chu Xiucai asked, "Which painting boat should we choose?"

"What's the difference?"

"Uh, I don't know."

Chu Xiucai answered honestly, he only heard about many things, he didn't even hear about them, and he didn't know much about them, so how would he know which boat to go on?

Chen Jin glanced at the river: "Then get on any one, whichever ship is closest, just go up."

Chu Xiucai thought: This is too casual.

Anyway, casualness is the fate, which is actually quite good.

At such a time, a series of spring building painting boats have already started, sailing to the river area near the Confucian Temple.

These painting boats are slender and huge, up to several floors, and beautifully decorated. When the lights are on, each boat is resplendent and resplendent, showing luxury.The ship's own silk string music is faintly heard, and the love is formed before the melody is formed.

The boats have a deep draft, and they all swim in the center of the river. Many of the guests board the boat at the pier; when they arrive here, if there are temporary guests who want to board the boat, they have to go through the connected awning boats. sent.

"My lord, there is a black-covered boat ahead!"

Chu Xiucai exclaimed, seeing a lantern raised on the prow of the boat, and writing three big black characters: Qiuyue Tower.

This is the name representing Chunlou, and the awning boat will send people to the corresponding painting boat.

Chu Xiucai had heard of the name "Qiuyue Building", and in the Jiangzhou mansion, it was at the second-rate level, not top-notch.

He didn't dislike it, but felt that it was just right.If it is the top two or three gourds, although there are many oirans and gold hairpins and they are beautiful, the consumption standards are also very scary.It is said that sitting on the table, just the tea that comes with the standard delivery costs several taels of silver.

Although Chen Jin treats guests, Chu Xiucai will never commit the act of slaughtering people vigorously.

People know themselves.

"My lord, let's get on this boat."

"it is good."

Chen Jin knew everything, no matter whether the other party was "Qiuyuelou" or "Mingyuelou", he didn't think there was any difference.

The black awning boat responsible for the connection is not just pulled by anyone casually, and the superior orders to pick up people with poetic and literary talents.

Poetic talent and literary talent are intangible, inaccessible, and difficult to define, but the identity of a scholar is the best passport.

Both Chen Jin and Chu Xiucai have the reputation of being a scholar, so there is no obstacle to boarding the boat.

After receiving the two people, the awning boat started immediately and rowed towards the painting boat in Qiuyue Tower.

Standing at the bow of the boat, Chen Jin asked the dark-skinned boatman, "Old man, how many years have you been rowing on the river?"

"Reporting to my husband, I have been living with my father on the river since I was five years old. This year I am 55 years old, and I have been on the boat for 50 years."

The old boatman replied respectfully.

Chen Jin asked again: "Have you traveled all over the Jinling River?"

The old boatman smiled: "How can it be? Life on the river is also divided into regions. You can't go to other places rashly, otherwise it will cause disputes and conflicts, and even lead to killings."

Fishing is an important industry, and such a business is bound to attract covets and be carved up.

There is a saying that goes well: Fish in the water are free, but fishermen on the water are not.

Chen Jin then asked: "My old man has been making a living in this water area for many years, but have you ever heard of any strange anecdotes?"

"Why not? There are many."

The old boatman immediately spoke eloquently.

Chu Xiucai next to him was a little speechless. He had never been interested in strange tales in the wild, and he always felt that it was too fake and full of exaggeration.

Are there any demons in the world?
Maybe there is.

In his opinion, the performance of the little sage that Chen Jin bought back was quite demonic.

But Xiaosheng's demon is completely different from the one in the rumors, and he still thinks it is a little cute and cute.

Chen Jin listened with great interest, and even thought that listening to the old boatman telling stories was more interesting than listening to the girls singing on the boat.

In fact, what the other party said is not a fictional story, many of them are based on facts, but the version that has been circulated is just embellished.

It also mentioned the legend of the fish god.

The fish god is just stupid.

Every time Chen Jin fishes, he will surely gain something, thanks to the help of this fish.

"You two gentlemen, here we are."

The old boatman kept talking, but he didn't delay his work. He propped the awning boat to the side of a huge painting boat.

After the handover between the two parties, the painting boat put down two large baskets for Chen Jin and Chu Xiucai to sit in, and then carried them onto the big ship.

Chen Jin had never sat down before, and thought it was quite amusing; Chu Xiucai was a little flustered, his face turned pale, and he tightly grasped the edge of the basket.

When they came to the deck, the sound of silk and string music and all kinds of playful laughter came to their ears one after another, and it suddenly became lively.

Chu Xiucai had never seen such a battle before, subconsciously moved to Chen Jin's side, feeling guilty in his heart.

Before coming here, Chen Jin said that he was "unfamiliar with the place of life", and asked Chu Xiucai to lead the way, but now it seems that Chen Jin led him.

A square table was set up on the deck, and an old pedantic man was sitting there, who was responsible for registering the guests who boarded the ship, including personal information such as names and residences, which had to be recorded in the book.

Chu Xiucai honestly went up to write; Chen Jin's address was Sanwei Study.

Seeing that they were two scholars who were not worthy of a grand welcome, the old scholar only said lightly: "You two brothers can enter the painting boat to play."

When leaving, Chu Xiucai asked in a low voice: "Young master, you said we go in and play, do you want to spend money?"

Chen Jin couldn't help laughing: "Isn't this nonsense? If you don't have money, who will play for you?"

"I thought Wang's Poetry Club paid for it all."

"How can there be such a cheap thing? This competition is just an opportunity. After everyone boards the boat, if they want to enjoy it, they have to pay extra money. Scholars need their names, and the Spring House and Painting Boats need profits. It's so lively."

Chu Xiucai nodded and said sullenly, "I see."

Chen Jin said: "This time I came here, I told you to treat me. You're welcome. If you like any girl, feel free to keep her."

Chu Xiucai quickly waved her hand: "No, I'm just here to take a look. Besides, I have promised Xiu Niang not to mess with flowers and grass on the boat."

Squeezed clean during the day, now unable to hold its head up.

Chen Jin smiled and led him into the painting boat.

The Spring Tower Painting Boat actually moves the operation mode from the land to the boat, and plays while driving.Along the way, you can enjoy the scenery of the big river, and there are bumpy waves to add to the fun, which is a lot of fun, so it is very popular.

But speaking of it, Jinling has always been inferior to Qinhuai, which is not far away.

This made Jiangzhou people feel uneasy.

Regarding this point, Chen Jin was puzzled for a while. In his cognition, he thought that Jinling and Qinhuai were the same place.

But in the territory of Qian Dynasty, it is not the same thing.

Jinling is Jinling, and Qinhuai is Qinhuai.

However, the water veins that run through the two places are all Jinling River, the difference is just a branch.

The Chunlou Painting Boat is exquisitely constructed and divided into layers. The first floor faces a spacious long hall with dozens of round tables for guests to sit in.

In front of the long hall, there is a stage where the girls take turns playing, playing and singing, showing off their talents, the so-called "listening to the music".

This belongs to the entry-level public enjoyment.

As long as you sit down, you will have the minimum consumption, and there are differences in the standards of different spring buildings.

The price of Qiuyuelou is relatively close to the people, one or two per person, and the tea provided can be refilled indefinitely, but it will become weaker and weaker...

If you want more considerate service, you have to go to the next level.There are also halls on the second and third floors, but the halls are much smaller, and the floors are surrounded by private rooms, which are the price of private rooms, directly doubled.

As for the one-on-one service of flipping girls' brands, there are different charges, with no limit.

After learning about these rules, Chen Jin couldn't help thinking of Gu Leyou. If Taoist priests were here, they would definitely tighten their belts and look for a certain girl's brand.I don't know if there is also a girl named "Qin Cao" in Chunlou in Jiangzhou.

It should be there, it's just a code name, everyone can be "Qin Cao".

Speaking of which, counting the time, Gu Leyou may have already left and is on his way to Jiangzhou.

Looking forward to seeing him again after parting.

It was late for Chen Jin and Chu Xiucai to board the ship, and the lobby on the first floor was crowded with guests, almost all of them were full.

After some difficulty, the two of them found a place to sit down.

This table is located in the rear corner on the left, and the view is not good. Due to the distance, it is difficult to hear the music on the stage clearly.

Chu Xiucai was dissatisfied, the seat fee was about the same, but the seat was far behind, which was very unfair.

Chen Jin didn't care, he didn't really come to Goulan to listen to the music, he sat on the seat, looked around with great interest, and looked around at the guests.

The difference in floors is equivalent to the difference in class. Those who sit on the first floor are basically ordinary scholars who are not doing well, and at most they have a reputation as a scholar.

Birds of a feather flock together, or so.

At this time, Chu Xiucai began to show the contacts of the local people. He had already recognized several classmates and greeted each other.

Chen Jin was still sitting on the ground with the old god, and with his keen ears, he suddenly heard the muffled thunder coming from outside.

Tonight, there will be heavy rain.

　Before I knew it, 40 words was reached, which was another small goal achieved.The author himself did not expect to be able to persevere until now under such dismal results, maybe it is because of love!Thank you book friend "Lang Li Lang Ah" for your generous reward!

　　
　
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