20 years of the Republic of China

Chapter 228
Affiliated with Southern Railway, Fengtian Railway Station.

With the death of Zhang Long, Wei Tianqing was squeezed out, and the rebellion against the Qing outside the customs was quickly put out. The Japanese took advantage of the situation and immediately showed their favor to Governor Zhao and the upstart Zhang Laogeda, who were in power in Fengtian. In fact, they were cooperating with them to suppress the Qing Hui party.

The square in front of the station is crowded with people. All passengers trying to leave Fengtian by train will be subject to strict interrogation. They have to shave their heads, change clothes, and act suspiciously, especially foreigners with southern accents.

Zhang Zongchang, wearing a woolen coat, stood in front of the gate, smoking a cigarette and looking into the distance.

Suddenly, a thin figure riding a tall horse broke into his sight.

As the person came closer and closer, Zhang Zongchang's eyes narrowed into two slits, and he quickly walked down the steps to greet him.

"Brother Jiang, I thought you wouldn't come!"

"Brother Zhang, kill me!" Jiang Xiaodao smiled and got off his horse, "I don't know when we will see each other again this time. How could I not come?"

Zhang Zongchang smiled, then suddenly lowered his voice and asked, "Brother, did you ask that little devil to do something for you?"

Jiang Xiaodao nodded without explaining too much.

"That's good, that's good!" Zhang Zongchang said happily, "Brother, in that case, I'll leave first."

"Planning to take the water route?"

"Yes, first take the train to Liaonan, and then change the boat back to my hometown!"

Jiang Xiaodao took out a banknote from his sleeve. The denomination was not large, but it was definitely worth it: "Brother Zhang, the mountains are high and the road is far, so I can't send you off. I'll keep this for the journey."

"Brother, how can I take your money again for no reason!"

Although he said this, Zhang Zongchang's eyes were fixed on the bank note. After a few simple pushes, he accepted it.

"Since my brother is so warm-hearted, I would rather be respectful than obey your orders."

"It should be, it should be!"

After a few more chats, the loudspeaker in the station rang.

Zhang Zongchang looked back, turned around and clasped his fists: "The train is about to leave, brother Jiang, we will meet again later! When you are free, remember to come to Shandong to find me!"

Jiang Xiaodao replied: "Brother Zhang is the same. Remember to go back to Fengtian when you have time."

The two said goodbye, hoping to meet again in the world.

As for whether the heroic words of "sweeping across North China and enjoying the scenery ten miles away" on the wine table that day will come true, we don't want to talk about it for the time being.

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A string of bells rang, and the blue carriage stopped in front of the Feng family mansion.

Hu Xiaoyan sat in the car, opened the door curtain, tilted her head, and looked eagerly at the gate of the house.

Xiaohua stood in front of the steps, breathing into her palms and stomping her feet back and forth from the cold; Zhao Guoyan and Si Fengkou were surrounding the carriage, looking around with wary expressions.

After a while, the door of the house opened, and Liu Yuqing helped Xu Ruqing, who was wearing a mink coat, out of the yard.

"Chuan'er Hong"'s complexion looks much better. Although his expression still looks a bit dull and far less confident than before, he no longer looks as nervous as a frightened bird.

The two sisters walked out of the house one after the other.

Xu Ruqing turned around from time to time and smiled sheepishly: "Senior sister, I have really caused you trouble these past few days!"

"What are you talking about? If I haven't taken good care of you, just tell me straight away. You don't want to push people around like this!" Liu Yuqing replied with a smile.

"Ah! Xiaoyan, you are here!"

"Auntie." Hu Xiaoyan was very pleased to see Chuan'erhong recovering well, "I'm here to take you home."

Xiaohua also immediately stepped forward and said respectfully: "Auntie, I will support you."

Xu Ruqing smiled and nodded repeatedly, looked around, and asked, "Why didn't Xiaodao come?"

"He went to the train station to see off a friend and will go back later." Hu Xiaoyan explained, "Auntie, it's cold outside. Get in the car and sit down!"

Xu Ruqing chatted with her senior sister for a few more words before reluctantly climbing into the carriage.

Hu Xiaoyan moved forward a few times, and after settling her aunt, she lowered her voice and asked, "Aunt Yuqing, how is my aunt now? Is - okay?"

Liu Yuqing shook his head helplessly: "Hey! It's coming one after another. Even if you say you are confused, you will be confused, and if you say it is clear, you will understand. In short, you can't be scared. If you are scared, you will get sick, and you will fight and make trouble. You have to keep a close watch on them. Anyway. , Ruqing can’t do business matters.”

Hu Xiaoyan lowered her eyes and said with some disappointment: "Okay, I understand."

Liu Yuqing asked again: "I heard that you and Xiaodao have eaten up all the business of the Bai family and the Zhou family. The rest is okay, what are your plans for the 'Huifangli' business?"

"I don't know yet. Xiaodao won't let me get involved in the business of 'Huifangli'. Maybe I will promote one of the sisters from the kiln. Fortunately, the Chinese New Year is coming soon. There hasn't been much business recently, so I can barely maintain it. After the Chinese New Year, Let’s talk about it later.”

"If you are short of manpower, I have a recommendation."

Hu Xiaoyan's eyes lit up: "Aunt Yuqing, please tell me."

When the words came to his lips, Liu Yuqing showed a trace of hesitation: "This person's name is Xue Yingqing. She is not much older than you. She is the youngest junior sister in my sect. When she entered, I was about to retire, and we had no interaction. However, I I often heard Ruqing mention her before, and tried to win her over, but she never came. That girl has been running away all year round, and she is used to being wild, so she may not come. "

"Then where is she now?"

"Liaonan, I don't know exactly where she is. However, if you really want to find her, just ask in the Yanzi Gate. It's probably not difficult to find her." Hu Xiaoyan's interest suddenly waned - she came all the way to Liaonan. Looking for someone, now that I think about it, the gain is more than worth the loss.

"Thank you Aunt Yuqing for reminding me. If I have a chance, I will send someone to ask."

Liu Yuqing nodded, changed the topic, and said: "Xiaoyan, you are a stable person. Take good care of Ruqing. She is not young anymore. If you should take advantage of this opportunity, step back."

"Don't worry, Aunt Yuqing, I've caused you trouble in the past few days."

The carriage set off and headed towards Jiang Zhai in the north of the city.

Hu Xiaoyan was talking to Xu Ruqing in the car.

Although the aunt seemed to be fine, her reaction was half a beat slower than usual.

Hu Xiaoyan carefully considered every word, and gradually revealed to "Cuan'erhong" the current situation of her family bit by bit, including the destruction of the Zhou and Bai families, and her father Jiang Chenghai who was seriously injured and still alive.

Hearing that "Owl" was still alive, "Chun'er Hong"'s eyes suddenly lit up, and he couldn't help but urge the carriage to move forward.

In about two-quarters of an hour, everyone returned to their old house in the north of the city. They happened to meet Jiang Xiaodao who was rushing back from the train station. The aunt and nephew chatted for a few words and then hurriedly opened the door of the house.

In the yard, when a group of housekeepers saw Chuan'erhong coming back, they all knelt down on one knee and clasped their fists to greet her.

"Great aunt!"

Lao Liu and Lao Qi also came out of the side room and said hello to "Chuan'erhong".

Han Xinyuan quickly walked closer, bowed her head and said, "Sister Hong is suffering!"

Everyone greeted them with good intentions, but this unexpected shout shocked Xu Ruqing, her face turned pale, and she hesitated to take a step forward.

Seeing this, Jiang Xiaodao hurriedly waved his hand: "Okay, okay! Stop getting together here, everyone is busy with their own business!"

After saying that, he turned around and comforted softly: "Don't be afraid, aunt, these are our own people!"

Xu Ruqing nodded blankly, but held Hu Xiaoyan's shoulder with his left hand, even his fingertips turned slightly white.

"No, it's okay... Xiaodao, where is your father? Take me to see him quickly."

"Hey!"

Jiang Xiaodao responded and immediately led his aunt to the west room quickly.

Jiang Chenghai was lying on the bed, his face a little ugly, and his breathing was extremely heavy.

"Dad! What are you doing, sleeping like this in broad daylight? Get up and take a look to see who is here!"

Xu Ruqing walked into the house tremblingly, Xiaohua pushed Hu Xiaoyan and followed closely, but Jiang Chenghai still didn't wake up.

"Brother? How are you?"

Xu Ruqing looked at the bandages on Jiang Chenghai's body and his face burned by the high temperature. He felt uncomfortable in his heart, and the pain was in his eyes.

"Dad, wake up!" Jiang Xiaodao shouted again, "Why did this old man learn from Uncle Qi?"

Xu Ruqing stretched out her hand and pushed Jiang Chenghai. When there was no response, she put her palm on Jiang Chenghai's forehead. She was suddenly shocked: "Ah! Why is it so hot? Is it because of the wind and cold?"

Hu Xiaoyan frowned and stepped forward to touch it. It was hot!

"hiss!"

Hu Xiaoyan took a breath and turned her head slightly. She saw a few reddish-brown stains on her father's bandage, and she immediately felt a bad feeling in her heart.

"Xiaoyan, what's wrong? Is your father sick?" Xu Ruqing asked anxiously.

"Auntie, it's okay. My father used medicine from foreigners. After taking it, my body became hot. I'll be fine after sleeping for a while." After Hu Xiaoyan explained with a smile in her eyes, she then ordered, "Xiaohua, hold on to me first." Auntie, go to the east room to rest for a while, let’s talk about it later in the evening!”

Xu Ruqing was doubtful and wanted to ask in detail, but Xiaohua took her to the east room in confusion.

After closing the door, Hu Xiaoyan quickly lowered her voice and said, "Xiaodao, quickly take off the gauze on dad and have a look."

Jiang Xiaodao was already prepared. He immediately took the medicine box, took off his shoes and got on the kang, squatted down next to his father, and carefully removed the gauze from his shoulders.

As soon as it was half removed, light brown pus and blood flowed out.

When Jiang Xiaodao saw this, he became more and more panicked and said to himself, "What's going on? If you weren't fine the past two days, it's about to grow!"

"Don't worry so much." Hu Xiaoyan urged, "Open it first and take a look."

Jiang Xiaodao's palms were sweaty, and he continued to take apart the gauze tremblingly, while thick pus and blood slowly flowed down.

After a while, Jiang Chenghai's shoulder was exposed. When he was arthrodesis, the skin and flesh on his arm had tightly wrapped the incision. However, it was an explosion injury after all. There were still many burns and damage under the ribs and near the collarbone, which could only be caused by Wrap gauze, especially the area under the ribs, which hurt the most.

The pink and white new flesh has obviously grown very well, but only in the middle of the wound, the flesh and blood are dark red in color, with some blackness inside.

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