Kingdom of Heaven and Han

After the four singers had eaten and drank enough, they became lazy and sick, and lost their energy in singing. After singing two more songs, Wang Yuedao asked how to find them and let them go. Wang Yuedao lay on the chair, looked above his head, and fell asleep for a while.

Wang Gan sat on the stool and looked at Wang Yuedao in front of him, but he couldn't figure out what he was here for. Just come to the casino to have fun because it is famous? Then you look down on these rich kids. In Xiangyang, even if Wang Yuedao wanted to open a casino at home, it was not impossible.

After much deliberation, Wang Gan could not figure out why Wang Yuedao came to Luoyang. If there is a political purpose, it is not clear at all now.

You can rest assured about the security of the casino. Even late at night, there are people patrolling the streets.

Xiaoxiao took off her heavy makeup, walked out of Zui Qingfeng, and took a deep breath. I looked at the crescent moon on the horizon, squeezed my money bag, and walked home quickly.

There was only one old man at home, and he got up several times after going to bed. Every time I looked at the small room, there was no one there, so I could only sigh heavily.

The father and daughter were originally trapped in the Yingchang Mansion area, begging for food. After Wang Xiaolie took over Yingchang, he lived in the Luoyang area and relied on his father Pei to do odd jobs to make ends meet. This year, Father Pei is overworked and can no longer do heavy work. By chance, Xiaoxiao went to the casino last month and sang for people in Zuiqingfeng.

Because the singers who sing in the casino have not had their bodies controlled, they are equivalent to ordinary working girls. Xiaoxiao rented a small courtyard for his father and daughter to settle down temporarily. Father Pei often sheds tears when he thinks that he has to rely on his daughter to sing songs for people to make a living.

Xiaoxiao walked to the door of his house and opened the door softly. As soon as I walked into the courtyard, I heard coughing in the house, and then the lights came on.

Sighing slightly, Xiaoxiao asked, "Dad, why aren't you asleep yet?"

Dad's voice in the room said: "I was sleeping, but suddenly I felt a need to pee, so I got up."

As he spoke, Dad opened the door and walked out holding a lantern.

By the light of the lantern, Xiaoxiao saw his father stooped and staggering over, and hurriedly stepped forward to support him. He said: "I came back late, so you don't have to wait for me and have a rest early. I don't know how comfortable it is in Zui Qingfeng. It can't be blown by the wind and can't be wet by the rain."

Dad patted his little hand gently and said, "I'm not worried. If it weren't for nothing, who would have asked you to do that kind of thing -"

After saying that, he sighed heavily and tears fell from the corners of his eyes.

After hearing what his father said, Xiaoxiao said nonchalantly: "What's wrong with the singing? If the guests are willing to pay to listen, no one can care about it!"

My father just shook his head and sighed. He said to Xiaoxiao: "The rice is in the pot, I'll heat it up for you. Alas, it's so late, and the master doesn't care about your midnight snack."

Xiaoxiao said excitedly: "I have eaten! Today there is a kind-hearted guest who invites the four of us to eat with him. We are so full!"

"What kind of guest?" Hearing that someone was inviting him to dinner, Dad suddenly became wary.

Xiaoxiao said: "I don't know where this guest is, he must be very rich. Seeing that he is less than twenty years old, he spends a lot of money. We only sang less than three songs, and he gave us a lot of money. Tsk, take it out It’s four thousand dollars, and he doesn’t seem to care.”

The father patted his little hand and said sincerely: "Xiaoxiao, you are still young and don't know the dangers of the world. You can't only focus on money. When you sing a ditty to the guests, you must pay attention to propriety. Even if you give money, you must pay attention to it. Don’t be touched by guests——”

"I know, I know!" Xiaoxiao interrupted his father impatiently.

"Alas -" the father sighed and looked at Xiaoxiao, his eyes full of helplessness.

The next day, Wang Gan came to Wang Yuedao's house and saw that he had not gotten up yet, so he wandered in the yard alone. The pomegranate flowers are in full bloom. Next to the pomegranate tree, several hollyhocks and impatiens are planted, which are gradually blooming. It is early summer, the sun is very bright, and you don’t feel hot when it shines on you. It is really refreshing to enjoy flowers in this kind of sunshine.

The sound of a door opening sounded behind him. Wang dared to look back and saw Wang Yuedao walking out of the room.

Seeing Wang Gan, Wang Yue said: "Brother, are you from Luoyang? Who else is there in the family?"

Wang Gan said: "I am originally from Ruzhou, but I have moved to Luoyang. There is only one old lady in my family now, and everyone else has passed away."

Wang Yuedao said: "Since I have a mother, I should show my filial piety as much as possible. Tomorrow is the Dragon Boat Festival. You can go back and celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival. I can stay alone in the casino."

When Wang Gan heard this, he thought in his mind that Wang Yuedao would not be able to do anything when he first came. I can go home and spend the Dragon Boat Festival by myself and come back the day after tomorrow. It should be fine. He said to Wang Yue, "Thank you, Master. I'll leave in the afternoon. It's not too late to get back to Luoyang."

Wang Yuedao nodded: "I have to go back early to buy some holiday supplies. If I go back late, I'm afraid it won't be in time. Come on, let's have breakfast!"

After leaving Zuiqingfeng Inn, Wang Yuedao said: "When I was in Xiangyang, I heard that Luoyang's donkey meat soup is famous. I wonder if there is one nearby."

Wang Gan said: "I'm not familiar with the gambling city, so let's take a look around."

Zuiqingfeng in the morning was not lively. People living inside were either sleeping in or hanging out. The city seemed more lively, with people coming and going on the streets.

After walking for a while, I saw another inn on the roadside. It was tall and grand, no less impressive than Zui Qingfeng.

Wang Gan said: "This is the Yuelai Inn, and it is also an industry under the Xuanfu Division. However, the supervisor was corrupt during the construction period, and was arrested by the Xuanfu Division. A new supervisor was appointed who was not familiar with this industry, and the business could not be compared. Drunk in the breeze."

Wang Yuedao said: "In the gambling city, there are quite a few properties under the Xuanfu Division."

Wang Gan said: "That's right. Everyone knows that casinos make money, so why doesn't the Xuanfu Division know? Of course they want to keep the industry in their hands. However, the officials in Luoyang were jealous and came here to open an inn. Now, there are Two casinos are under construction and are opened by non-members."

Wang Yuedao nodded: "With this kind of property, you are not afraid of losing money. Who is not greedy? If I lived in Luoyang, I would also build one."

As they spoke, the two walked along the street.

The shops on the roadside are tall and grand, many are under construction and busy. It wasn't until I walked two blocks away that I saw a shop with a sign outside the door: "Xu Ji Donkey Meat Soup." The facade is tall and grand, and there are a lot of customers inside.

Wang Yuedao said: "It's like seeing a family. Come on, let's go in and try the famous donkey meat soup in Luoyang!"

After saying that, he walked into the donkey meat soup shop.

The store is very large, and the tables and chairs in the store are also very neat. Although it was a bit late, people in the casino also got up late, and there were only two or three free tables. Wang Yuedao walked over and occupied a table and asked Wang Gan to buy soup.

Wang Gan bought two bowls of soup worth thirty cents each, took four sesame seed cakes and put them on the table.

Wang Yuedao took a sip of the soup and said, "Well, it really lives up to its reputation and is really delicious!"