Chapter 13: Children Can’t Lie, but Adults Can
"This county magistrate is a little abnormal. He is not the same as the intelligence I have collected." Luo Fanchen had just been looking at the county magistrate coldly. He felt that something was wrong, but he didn't know what.
The Green Guards monitored all officials in the country. As the direct superior of the Green Guards, Luo Fanchen knew these officials very well. However, the information just brought by this county magistrate was different from that by his subordinates.
A person's character will not change easily unless he encounters a major change. Just like only those who have experienced pain will like to be alone and live a quiet life.
If a lively and cheerful person is suddenly killed along with his entire family, it will be impossible for him to continue to be lively and cheerful.
Liu Hu hurried towards Ting Lanxuan, his steps full of energy as he said, "This county magistrate must have been instructed by an expert. His behavior is different from usual, so it's natural that it's a little awkward."
Just now, when the county magistrate was speaking, he kept touching the corner of his clothes and his eyes were shaking. It was obvious that he was lying. It was not what he thought in his heart, and Liu Hu naturally saw it.
" Should I send the Green Guards to secretly investigate this county magistrate?"
Liu Hu didn't even think about it and continued, "No need. Since there is an expert who is giving advice, he will naturally think of us sending someone to secretly investigate him. There is no need to do anything unnecessary."
"Then we just leave him alone?" Luo Fanchen was somewhat unwilling. He could clearly feel that the county magistrate just now was not a good official who was honest and upright. Such a person would only bully the people, so it would be just right to kill him.
Liu Hu suddenly stopped, pointed to the sky, then pointed to the ground and continued: "I left Beijing this time just to let them see what Daqian will become without me."
In the past, he always heard that the earth would continue to rotate regardless of who left. But today, Liu Hu wanted to prove that Daqian would not rotate at all without him. Even if it did rotate, it would only be barely alive and would only have its last breath left.
The world has just been peaceful, and there are enemy countries outside, eyeing each other covetously, waiting for an opportunity to strike. The ministers do not think about how to recuperate, build high walls, and store up grain. These emperors and princes do not think about working hard to govern the country, but are thinking about how to enjoy the current wealth and glory, and how to overthrow themselves in exchange for their own peace.
Whenever Liu Hu thought of this, he found it funny, as if after his death, the prosperous era of Daqian would come.
Luo Fanchen also understood the reason and wanted to say a few more words, but he saw the silver snake darts unique to the Luo family of the desert in the distance. He thought it was the Luo family's business, so naturally he wanted to make trouble for the Luo family.
He didn't have much affection for the Luo family, but if the Luo family was in trouble, he wouldn't mind being a bystander and watching the joke. If he could add insult to injury, that would naturally be great.
He whispered in Liu Hu's ear: "Boss, I have some things to take care of. I'll be back soon."
"Go ahead." Luo Fanchen is a man of few desires, and there are very few things that can make him care. Now that he suddenly speaks, it must be a very urgent matter. How could Liu Hu refuse?
"If you can't handle it by yourself, let the Blue Guards help you. Be careful, and the most important thing is to keep yourself safe."
Luo Fanchen knew that Liu Hu cared about him, so he smiled and said proudly: "No one in this world who can hurt me has been born yet. Besides, as long as I am not dead, I can save myself."
The poisonous physique is not just a name. As long as there is a breath left, it can be brought back to life.
Luo Fanchen flashed into the alley beside the street. As soon as he got into the alley, he quietly eliminated a few men in blue clothes who were wearing the same clothes as before.
Luo Fanchen waved his hand and said, "This is not Shangjing. We don't know how many people are watching us outside. You guys protect the boss well. I'll be back soon."
The Qingyi Guards had no choice but to retreat quietly and continue to guard Liu Hu silently, being careful of any disturbance around them.
Luo Fanchen followed the Silver Snake Dart directly to the back mountain. The further he went back, the fewer people there were. When he reached the back, there were no houses at all. Fortunately, he was skilled and brave, so he was not afraid, but continued to go up along the mountain road.
On the other hand, Liu Hu ran to Ting Lanxuan in a hurry, fearing that he would miss his daughter if he arrived too late.
"Mother, do you think uncle will abandon us? These dishes cost a lot of silver." Zhiruo looked at the table full of expensive dishes, her heart beating fast.
Lan Xin slowly wiped the stains from her mouth, took Zhiruo's hand and said, "Uncle won't run away, Zhiruo, you have to remember, if one day mother is gone, that uncle will be the person you trust the most, you have to trust that uncle unconditionally, understand?"
Although Zhiruo was smart, she was still young after all. How could she understand matters of life and death? When she heard her mother say this, tears instantly covered her eyes and she shouted, "How could mother not be here? Mother wants one to accompany Zhiruo."
Seeing that Zhiruo was really aggrieved, she quickly wiped the tears from the corners of Zhiruo's eyes and said, "Mother is not a monster. How can she live for more than a hundred years? She will not be with you forever."
"Why is the little girl crying? It must be because the food today is not to your taste." Ah Si quickly put down the chicken leg in his hand. In his mind, the thing that could make him cry must be the food not being good. He guessed that the food today was not cooked properly.
The shopkeeper didn't know how to respond for a moment when he heard the man in front of him say this.
If you are a sensible person, some reasoning might be effective, but facing the jerk in front of you, how can you reason with him? This guy is in a bad mood and hits you with a hammer. You have no place to reason with him, so you can only vent your anger on the waiter beside you.
"How did you serve the dishes? Go and apologize to the person below. If he doesn't forgive you, I will skin you alive."
The waiter pouted, not daring to say anything. After all, the other party was in control of his money. He quickly ran to Lan Xin and her daughter, lowered his eyebrows and said, "But the food in the store is not to your taste?"
"It's delicious." Lan Xin said calmly.
I heard that Lan Xuan's food is one of the best in Daqian, with perfect color, aroma and taste. Besides, Lan Xin is not a picky person.
The waiter was not willing to go back like this, so he squatted down and said to Zhiruo, "Why are you crying, little girl? Is there a dish that doesn't suit your taste?"
Zhiruo rolled her big eyes, looked at the waiter's attentive appearance and said, "This dish is so delicious. I was afraid that my uncle wouldn't be able to eat it when he came back. I felt sad for him, so I cried."
After receiving this reply, the waiter felt relieved: "This is easy, I will ask the kitchen to make another one and send it up. No, make another set and send it up."
"Then do I have to pay twice?" Zhiruo said innocently.
Even without Ah Si's advance instructions, the waiter's heart softened when he saw such a cute little girl, and he quickly waved his hand and said, "No, no, you must eat your fill when you are listening to Lan Xuan. This set of dishes is a gift from me to you."
After the waiter left, Lan Xin pinched Zhiruo's chubby face and said, "Children should not lie. If you lie, you are not a good child."
Zhiruo also knew that lying was wrong, so she stuck out her tongue at Lanxin and said, "Does that mean you can lie when you grow up? Mother, have you ever lied?"
Lan Xin was somewhat at a loss for words when asked by her daughter. Wasn't she lying to Ah Hu the whole time? She obviously liked him but she had to find excuses to lie to him? He was obviously the father of her child, but she told the child to call him uncle? She had clearly agreed to meet Ah Hu only once in this life, but after meeting him, she fantasized about returning to Houcheng together and how nice it would be if they could be together forever.
Seeing her mother's face darken, Zhiruo realized that she had said the wrong thing and did not dare to disturb her mother. She picked up the food in front of her with chopsticks.
"Sorry, we are not welcoming guests today." When the waiter saw a group of guests coming to the door, he hurried forward and apologized with a smile.
Those who can come to listen to Lan Xuan's dinner more or less know that there is a mysterious boss behind Mingyue Tower. These rich kids are not all unreasonable fools.
Not every rich kid is arrogant and always turns over the table and messes things up. There are many with high IQs.
After all, not every rich second generation is a fool, it’s just that most of them are fools.
The leading young man took a look inside and said to the waiter in a friendly manner, "I see there is only one table here today, but the mother and daughter have reserved the place. Can you discuss it and find a corner to have a simple meal?"
After saying that, he put a large piece of silver into the waiter's arms, which looked to be at least twenty taels.
Under normal circumstances, the waiter would gladly take the money and then go to negotiate with the shopkeeper. Those big customers who booked the entire place would most likely give the shopkeeper some face, but this time, the waiter absolutely did not dare to accept the money.
Not to mention anything else, the old man with the hammer is not someone that ordinary people can afford to mess with. Although he looks stupid, he is the big boss behind Ting Lanxuan.
Wouldn't it be courting death if I went to negotiate with the big boss's guests on my own?
Seeing the waiter's expression, the young man also knew the waiter's difficulties, and did not embarrass the waiter. Instead, he shouted to Lan Xin inside: "Can my brothers and I come in and sit down, just have a simple meal, and definitely not disturb you."
"Let's go." Before Lan Xin could reply, Liu Hu had already walked back. In his heart, there was no distinction between high and low, and there was no so-called pomp and circumstance. Booking a whole place for a meal was a sheer waste.
Besides, the young man in front of him is polite and treats people just right, which makes people feel good about him.
The waiter had no idea of Liu Hu's identity. He only knew that the place was reserved for distinguished guests today and that no one could be let in easily. Just as he was about to speak, the shopkeeper called out from upstairs, "Young Master Zhang is here, please come in."
Following the shopkeeper's voice, Lan Xin turned around and looked up, and she didn't even know there was someone upstairs.
Fortunately, Ah Si acted quickly. When he heard the shopkeeper's words, he realized that something was wrong. He quickly bent down to avoid Lan Xin's gaze. Due to his tall stature, the chicken leg in his hand was exposed on the railing.
Young Master Zhang thanked Liu Hu, then walked to a corner with a few of his brothers. They ordered food in a whisper, fearing to disturb Liu Hu and the others. It was obvious that he had been well brought up.
"Uncle, you're back. Give me a hug." Zhiruo saw Liu Hu and opened her arms for a hug.
Liu Hu picked up Zhiruo, scratched her nose and asked, "Are you full?"
Zhiruo touched her round belly and said with great satisfaction, "I'm full, uncle, you should eat something too."
Lan Xin and Zhi Ruo, both mother and daughter, had small appetites, and because of A Si, each dish was cooked in much larger portions than usual. They didn't eat much at all, but Liu Hu didn't mind. He just picked up a pair of chopsticks and started to eat with relish.
