She Song

Chapter 49
Qin Huizhi, who was in a state of confusion, didn't realize that this place was extraordinary until he found an elegant store.

After careful inquiry, I learned that this main store is actually the property of His Highness King Yun. Today, when entertaining officials of all sizes, all they have to do is report their official position, and they will be entertained with delicious food, singing and dancing without spending a penny.

Anyone with a little common sense in the city of Tokyo knows the meaning of King Yun as a drunkard, let alone the thoughtful Qin Huizhi.

The palace strife between King Yun and the Crown Prince, as well as the struggle for the throne that extends to the throne, are nothing more than anecdotes in the streets of Tokyo and even the world.

Who is the emperor and what does it have to do with the common people?

But Qin Huizhi still had a ninth-grade official position, so he couldn't make up his mind whether to take sides now.

Seeing his troubled appearance, his colleagues smiled and said: "I will meet you, I will meet you, it's not because I deliberately made fun of you, but you are not even qualified to go to court. Isn't it ridiculous that your worries are seen by others?"

Qin Huizhi's face was sad. Although he had a lot of knowledge, he had no talent. If it weren't for the Wang family and some connections, he would still be teaching in Shandong. When he thought of this, he couldn't help but lament in his heart that he was born at the wrong time.

When his colleagues saw his move, they took advantage of the situation and pulled him into the crowded restaurant.

Qin Huizhi and his colleagues entered the restaurant. They definitely didn't have a seat in the private room. Fortunately, they found a seat in the corner of the lobby.

Dried fruits, tea, wine, meat and vegetables were all served, and Qin Huizhi could not help but be surprised by King Yun's generosity.

But I heard my colleague say in a coquettish way: "Let's face it, if this is the only way to entertain me, I don't have to go all out to invite you to come with me..."

Knowing that the other party has more to say, he just likes to titillate people, but Qin Huizhi doesn't mind flattering the other party as he is carrying the person in the sedan chair.

"Oh? Brother Duan is well-informed. With such fine wine and delicious food, is there any more expensive dishes?"

Seeing Qin Huizhi's surprise, his colleagues covered their mouths with satisfaction and said with a smile: "Let me show off, we will see the results immediately!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the waiter presented two specially made exquisite porcelain plates, with smoothies piled on them and eight-color dipping sauces placed on the outside. The stars on the smoothies stood out against the moon as thin as cicada wings. Fish meat.

Even for a person like Qin Huizhi who does not take pleasure in things, it is inevitable that he would be surprised and delighted.

On ordinary days, it is rare to taste fish and meat, not to mention the cold weather, when the price is so high that only dignitaries cannot enjoy it.Now, the unattainable delicacies are really before our eyes, and we know that King Yun's strength is unfathomable.

Although this fish dumpling is only half the usual portion, ten guan of silver is indispensable, and ordinary people can't even see it. A person holding a ninth-grade official position can be said to be worth a lot of money in Tokyo. Such extravagance can't help but make people feel uncomfortable. People clicked their tongues.

When the main course was served, Qin Huizhi was stunned and speechless. His colleagues laughed, picked up a piece of fish meat, dipped it in a little sauce, and slowly put it into his mouth, savoring the delicious fish meat as it melted in his mouth.

After a while, he sighed: "The delicacy here is indeed better than countless others in the world."

So, they had three cups and two cups, and the two of them talked and laughed happily.

After a quick glance, he learned that fresh fish and dumplings were suddenly on sale in high-end stores recently. Qin Huizhi asked in confusion: "Fresh fish was rare in previous years, but I don't know where they got so much this year?"

The colleague simply inquired about Tokyo and said casually: "It is rumored that someone in the pontoon camp sends a boat to the city every day, and the harvest is quite considerable."

Upon hearing the news, Qin Huizhi was stunned again.

Everyone knows that the Floating Bridge Camp was temporarily set up to monitor the refugees on Beidi. They don’t know what means a gang of fighting men used to get so many fresh fish in the ice and snow?

Quite curious for a moment, Qin Huizhi couldn't help but feel in a trance.

Upon seeing this, the colleague said leisurely: "Brother Hui, there are many mixed factions in the army. We, who seem to be inferior to others, must not get involved, lest we get burned!"

Under the warning, Qin Huizhi immediately regained his composure, and said with a sneer, "I'm just a little curious, and have absolutely no intention of coveting."

After a sumptuous and exquisite meal of wine and food, and several singing and dancing performances, Qin Huizhi and his colleagues returned home happily.

Half-drunk, Qin Huizhi went all the way back to his house. The servants and maidservants dispersed after being busy. Qin Huizhi strolled to the backyard, but saw his wife sullen and unhappy.Qin Huizhi did not dare to be careless and asked politely: "Why is madam unhappy? But the servants are not worried..."

Only then did Mrs. Wang find out that her husband had returned home. She stood up to greet him politely and moved Qin Huizhi to the table. Then she frowned slightly and said, "My uncle's grandson will have a hundred-day banquet in the second half of the month. I will send the post to my house today. I am here." Thinking that my husband has received so much care from her on weekdays, it’s time to prepare a gift to visit, but..."

Qin Huizhi's leisurely and contented mood suddenly disappeared.

Living in Tokyo is not easy!
Although the imperial court gave preferential treatment to officials, he was just a poor scholar, and the Wang family's uncle lent him and his wife a temporary residence in this small narrow courtyard.

The meager salary is usually not enough to socialize with colleagues of the same age. There are only a few items left in Wang's dowry, but this gift cannot be given, otherwise the couple will be poked in the spine by relatives and friends, and they will be unable to hold their heads up for the rest of their lives.

Poor and lowly married couples mourn!

Even though Qin Huizhi was as arrogant and arrogant as a mountain, he was demoralized by the selfishness of his parents.

There was no words for the whole night, but the sound of the two people tossing and turning never stopped.

Early the next morning, I said goodbye to Mr. Wang and entered Taixue in low spirits. I absentmindedly dealt with the greetings from the students and hurriedly entered my residence.

After dealing with the paperwork, it was almost noon, and just got up to move his hands and feet that were about to freeze, but saw a young man passing a message at the door.

"Qin Xuezheng, my officials invite you to stay with us."

Qin Huizhi recognized the young man. The official he mentioned was the colleague who invited him to Yunwang Restaurant yesterday.

Although he didn't know what was going on, he was usually quite generous, and he just happened to have his official business properly handled, so he went to see him.

After opening the velvet curtain and entering his colleague's residence, Qin Huizhi immediately realized the gap between the rich and the poor. Sure enough, it was better to be rich and poor!
The charcoal stove lit in the corner made the room as warm as spring. My colleagues had already prepared tea. They stood up with a smile and greeted: "Brother, please take a seat quickly."

After sitting down with his colleagues, Qin Huizhi lowered his attitude and asked, "Brother, I'm here before the church. What orders do you have?"

The colleague laughed and said: "If we talk about talents and high ambitions, there are not many people in Tokyo who can compare with my brother Hui. I can't bear to give orders to a stupid brother."

Without waiting for Qin Hui to be humble, he continued: "However, there is indeed something difficult that makes me feel quite embarrassed, so I invited my brother Hui to move over and help me with the details."

"Oh? I'd like to hear the details." This person can be said to be a know-it-all in Tokyo. He actually has something difficult to do. Qin Huizhi couldn't help but listen attentively.

"Today, an elder from my hometown found out that I am working at Taixue University, and asked someone to send a message: They want to entrust me to recruit teachers to teach children in their school and pay them full salary."

Teaching and educating people and opening up people's wisdom is a meritorious deed approved by saints. What's more, the other party is willing to provide compensation. Qin Huizhi did not hear anything wrong with it.

"Educating the people is the foundation of the country. Not to mention that you and I have moved from local professors to the Imperial Academy. Recruiting teachers is just a matter of effort, so why should my brother be embarrassed?"

The colleague's face turned red, and he pondered for a moment before making up his mind, and then said in a low voice: "To be honest, this elder is currently in the north of the river embankment, and the children in the school are all children of refugees, so..."

That's it!

Qin Huizhi immediately understood his colleagues' concerns.

This person lives a luxurious life and has always regarded himself as a noble person. Suddenly an elder emerges from the humble refugees and is asked to handle affairs related to the refugees. This really damages the reputation of the past.

To put it bluntly, my colleague was living happily in the city of Tokyo and did not want to get involved with any lowly people. However, he could not ignore the situation due to human feelings, so he came to Qin Huizhi.

(Colleague: If even the financial staff are not treated well, it is better to close the company as soon as possible.)
　I wish you: Prosperous wealth, prosperity, and the God of Wealth!
　　Three consecutive fortunes, are you satisfied?

　　
　
(End of this chapter)