Six Ways of Fumo

Chapter 14 Conditions
Ding Ermiao thought for a while and then slowly said: "In our industry, generally speaking, there is not much business. Therefore, there is a saying that if you don't open for three years, you will eat for three years if you open..."

"Ah?" Wanshu Gao looked at Ding Ermiao begging for mercy: "Ding, Master Ding, please take pity on me, a poor student. Don't think that I am a rich man, so you want to kill me." One knife."

Now Wan Shugao began to regret that he had just said that his family's financial situation was not bad. From Ding Ermiao's tone, it seemed that he had been taken advantage of.

"Zhou Yu hits the yellow cover, and he is willing to fight or suffer." Ding Ermiao glanced sideways at Wan Shugao: "If it hurts, you can find another Gaoming."

"..." Wan Shugao immediately shut up.

Of course it hurts to spend money, but compared to being tortured by evil spirits, that's the difference between heaven and earth.After all, the physical pain of spending money is only temporary, and if you are haunted by evil spirits, your life may really be in danger.

"Okay, you make a price. As long as I can afford it, I will try my best to meet your request." Wan Shugao said resentfully.Looking at her expression, she felt as aggrieved as a little girl who was forced to sacrifice herself.

"The requirements are not high, don't worry." Ding Ermiao nodded with satisfaction: "I'll help you deal with this ghost, and you have to help me solve the current problem. I'm penniless now, have no money to eat, no money. I need a place to stay. So, from now until school starts, you have to pay for my food and accommodation."

Wan Shugao let out a long sigh of relief. How big a deal is this?

There is only half a month until the start of school.Even if the daily expenses are 200 yuan, it is only 3000 yuan.For Wan Shugao, it was no problem to call home, tell any lie, and ask for three thousand to five thousand.Besides, his father also knew about his encounter with ghosts and hired some so-called experts to do the trick, but it didn't work at all. Now his father is even more worried.

"Just such a small request?" Wan Shugao asked cautiously.He felt that Ding Ermiao's request was too simple, and he had to verify it.

Ding Ermiao nodded affirmatively: "That's the request."

"That's easy!" Wan Shugao became more energetic and said, "Master Ding, I will give you 3000 yuan. At the standard of 200 yuan per day, it will be enough for you to support yourself until school starts. How about it?"

"That won't work." Ding Ermiao shook his head and said, "I don't like to carry money with me. Let's do this... you divide the 3000 yuan into two and give half to Sister Ruping for my food for this half month. Money; the other half, help me find a small hotel, which will be used as my room payment for this half month."

"Isn't that just changing the soup without changing the medicine?" Wan Shugao thought hard and didn't know Ding Ermiao's intention, so he muttered: "Master Ding, why are your requirements so different?"

"You don't understand my affairs even if I tell you." Ding Ermiao gave Wan Shugao another white look.

Xiaohan on the side rolled his eyes and said: "On the roof of our second floor, there is a small attic where people can live. I think, give 3000 yuan to Sister Ruping together, and you can eat it in the next half month How about staying at Rupingtu Restaurant?"

"Talk too much." Ruping gave Xiaohan a look and said, "The attic above is too hot. It's not suitable for people to live in in summer. It's almost the same in winter."

Ruping Tu Restaurant is a two-story building. The downstairs is the business place, and the upstairs is where Ruping and Xiaohan stay and rest.On the roof of the building, there is another small attic, about 20 square meters.Although the area is not small, the roof is uncovered, and when exposed to the sun, the inside feels like a steamer.

Unexpectedly, Ding Ermiao seemed to be very happy. He opened his eyes wide and asked, "Really? That's great! It saves me going to find a hotel. Then it's settled. I will live here from now on, and I will pay for my food and room." It’s up to you.”

"No, no," Ruping waved her hand quickly: "Er Miao, of course you can live here, but I can't charge you. You have helped us so much today, and I haven't even thanked you yet..."

Ding Ermiao frowned and said in embarrassment: "If you don't need money, how can I live here with peace of mind?"

"Don't be embarrassed." Xiaohan chuckled: "If you don't like it, you can help Sister Ruping work. Help us wash and choose vegetables, wash dishes, clean dishes, and clean..."

Ling Xiaohan is a big kid, and she suggested Ding Ermiao to live here because she was worried that Huangmao, Baldhead and others would make trouble again.With Ding Ermiao sitting here, those gangsters dare not mess around.

The restaurant owner He Ruping naturally knew Xiaohan's thoughts, but he couldn't tell.Seeing that Ding Ermiao was also willing to live here, Ruping had no choice but to go with the flow and agreed.

"It's a deal." Ding Ermiao said: "Since we have food and accommodation here, it is also right to help Sister Ruping with something."

Wan Shugao approached and said, "So, my 3000 yuan can be saved?"

"What a beautiful idea, hehe!" Ding Ermiao smiled slyly: "You can buy me an air conditioner tomorrow and install it in the attic above. 3000 yuan is not much different, right?"

"Okay, I'll install an air conditioner for you." Wan Shugao agreed and then asked, "Then, when will you help me catch ghosts?"

Ding Ermiao pondered for a moment: "People don't offend ghosts, and ghosts don't offend people. This ghost won't come to you for no reason. Tell me first how you offended it. Be careful and don't hide anything. .”

Entering the main topic, Ruping and Xiaohan's expressions became tense, and they looked at Wan Shugao without saying a word.

"I really have not offended this ghost. I have been a good student since I was a child. I sweep the floor without killing ants, and I care about moths and gauze lamps." Wan Shugao said with a grimace: "I don't know why this ghost is pestering me. .”

"Let's do this," Ding Ermiao rubbed his temples: "I'll give you a talisman, press it under your pillow before going to bed, and return it to me tomorrow. Then I will know the general situation of this ghost."

As he spoke, Ding Ermiao opened his shoulder bag, took out a piece of yellow paper and a brush, dipped it in cinnabar water, and drew a pattern that no one could understand.

Ding Ermiao put away the brush and cinnabar water, gently blew on the paper charm, and after the water stains dried, handed the paper charm to Wan Shugao.

"Can this thing make that ghost afraid to get close?" Wan Shugao looked at the pattern on the yellow paper and asked with hesitation, surprise and joy.

"No." Ding Ermiao shook his head: "But through this talisman, I can determine whether what you encounter is a vicious ghost or a resentful ghost. Then I can prescribe the right medicine and find a way to subdue or transcend it."

"I understand, catching ghosts is like fighting a war. Only when you know yourself and your enemy can you win every battle!" Xiaohan said with flying eyes.

Wan Shugao was very disappointed and looked at Ding Ermiao with sad eyes: "Master Ding, I have been living in the school dormitory these days. Can you stay with me in our dormitory tonight? In this case, you Wouldn’t it be better to know yourself and the enemy better if you meet that ghost in person?”

(End of this chapter)