Tianguanzhi

Chapter 34 The reason: Hongmen Banquet, three punches

"Jianqiu, what's going on?"

Huo Cong couldn't help but asked.

Si Wensi also looked serious.

The two of them didn't know why Cui Shouqi came to Gu Jianqiu, they just thought it was an ordinary interaction. If we knew there was such a reason, it would be hard to say that Shi Wensi was quick-thinking. Huo Cong had always been loyal and honest, so it was impossible not to remind Gu Jianqiu.

Huo Cong thought again about the general strike that caused a sensation in Jiangning a few months ago, and the fact that Gu Jianqiu's eldest brother was beaten to death in the street. He knew that Jianqiu would be in trouble for selling his education certificate at a low price, so he even invited him to the Hongmen Banquet with a smile. He was really not a friend enough. Thinking of this, Huo Cong couldn't help but feel a fever on his face and wished he could just walk away.

Gu Jianqiu's answer was still slow and calm: "My mother has always been sick, and she has to pay for medicine every month. My younger brother is still in school, my eldest sister has not left the government, and the family has less than half a month of food and rice. Gu is really short of money. So I use my school certificate." I took out a mortgage and advanced several months’ salary to my boss.”

Si Wensi laughed: "How can that be considered selling academic certificates? It's an advance on salary. It's only human nature."

Hu Jiaju was not willing to let Gu Jianqiu go, and immediately interrupted Shi Wensi: "That's not what you said. If you talk about selling academic certificates, it is a blatant violation of imperial laws. Both he and the Citigroup man named Chen will be guilty. It's a mortgage. , As long as Jianqiu works alone in Hualong, he will be fair and aboveboard. Hahaha, Jianqiu, you have learned new things for two years, and you have learned so well. I can't think of this idea of ​​taking advantage of the fire."

Gu Jianqiu was not angry, but smiled in embarrassment: "Ashamed, ashamed."

"Cough cough."

Seeing that Cui Shouqi had already spoken, he didn't mince words and said, "Jianqiu, since your family situation is not good, I don't blame you for this. Let's do it. I have 40,000 yuan, you take it first Wait, let me lend it to you, and you can redeem your academic certificate immediately! Stop working as a teller at Citigroup. I will ask someone to find an excuse for you at the Academic Affairs Office. You can come to Cui Mansion at noon tomorrow. Find me."

After saying that, he took out a folded Deheqing gold ticket from his sleeve, spread it out, and pushed the gold ticket in front of Gu Jianqiu. Everyone at the table could clearly see the number above, which was exactly 40,000 yuan.

"Senior Brother Shouqi and I are strangers. Although we have some friendship with each other, we really can't deserve this kindness. Senior Brother Shouqi should take it back."

Gu Jianqiu lowered his eyebrows and spoke calmly.

"I'm surprised by this. You would rather borrow money from a philistine Citizen than from me. Am I going to give you credit? Or am I, Cui Shouqi, not as good as that Citi Boy Scout? Needless to say, you take it Go ahead, I’ll wait for your news tomorrow.”

Cui Shouqi's tone became stronger.

Gu Jianqiu was not angry at all, and repeatedly handed over his hands: "As the saying goes, receiving salary without merit means having trouble sleeping and eating. Jianqiu appreciates Brother Shouqi's kindness. I absolutely cannot accept this money. Jianqiu will have another drink and say goodbye to Brother Shouqi and My classmates, I apologize."

After that, he picked up the wine glass and drank it all in one gulp. Perhaps because he drank a little too much, his face turned red and he looked a little embarrassed.

Cui Shouqi stared at him, silent for a while, then reached out and filled Gu Jianqiu's wine glass: "Jianqiu, how old am I? Since you call me senior brother, I will also ask the boss to call you junior brother. Don't be too short-sighted. You still have a bright future, but if you make a mistake now and you will be expelled from the university in the future, I'm afraid it will be too late to regret it."

Gu Jianqiu saw that he had filled up his glass again, so he had no choice but to raise his glass: "Thank you, senior brother Shouqi, for the tip. Senior brother, forgive me, forgive me."

There was no smile on Cui Shouqi's face: "This matter is not about your personal honor or disgrace, but about the face of Jiangning Normal School and even the new school. Do you feel unworthy of your mentor by mortgaging and selling your newly learned diplomas like goods? ? Are you ashamed of Governor Wei who was determined to establish a new school and eliminate the long-standing shortcomings of the empire? Are you... ashamed of your father and mother who supported you in the university? "

Huo Cong suddenly changed his color, slapped the table and stood up. Regardless of the other person's prominent background, he said angrily: "Brother Shouqi, is this too much?"

Shi Wensi looked heavy and remained silent.

"It was not my parents who supported me in college."

The smile on Gu Jianqiu's face disappeared, but there was no sign of anger, and his tone remained calm: "My family of six are all from Chongdao. Not long after I came to Jiangning, my father died of a sudden illness. My mother died of overwork. A few years after giving birth to my younger brother, I suffered from heart and lung problems. I could barely get out of bed. My college tuition was paid for by my eldest brother, Gu Xi, who worked as a kiln brother in the mine downstairs for five years. What I did What he did was imitated by Zhu Shouchang of the Song Dynasty and Zhang Zangying of the Tang Dynasty, and he was worthy of the parents of heaven and earth." After saying this, he drank down the wine in his hand.

Zhu Shouchang was a Jinshi in the old times. Later, when he learned that his biological mother, Liu, was living among the people, he resigned from his official position and traveled around to find her.

As for Zhang Zangying...

Cui Shouqi knew that Gu Jianqiu had made up his mind. After thinking about it, Hu Jiaju was the one who spoke harshly and fell into the trap of the other party. The clay figurine was still a bit rustic, so it was not surprising that he refused to accept his money, so he couldn't help but glare at Hu Jiaju.

"Cough cough."

Gu Jianqiu drank a little anxiously. He showed his empty cup to everyone and nodded to Huo Cong to sit down: "Jianqiu has one more thing that I want to ask of Brother Shouqi and all my classmates. My mother has been ill in bed for more than ten years. Some time ago, My eldest brother passed away unfortunately, and my mother was extremely grieved, and her body was even worse than before. If she knew about my mortgage of my education certificate, I'm afraid..."

Although Huo Cong sat down, his face turned even darker when he heard this.

"I hope you don't publicize this. Please, please."

Gu Jianqiu stood up and poured wine to everyone, especially in front of Hu Jiaju. He bowed deeply and said, "Jiaju, we are in the same department. If I bumped into you somewhere in the past, don't be offended. This glass of wine will be my apology." .”

After all, Hu Jiaju is just a young man. Although he is a bit petty, seeing Gu Jianqiu's attitude, he felt a little embarrassed: "No, I, Hu Jiaju, am not a talkative woman. How can I talk about it everywhere."

"Junior brother!"

Suddenly, there was a sharp scolding from the stairs.

Ignoring Dr. Tea's obstruction, Fu Lemei went upstairs in three steps. She landed in front of Gu Jianqiu like a crane, grabbed his wrist, and frowned: "Junior brother, stop drinking. Master wants to see you, come back with me quickly."

Gu Jianqiu was stunned and looked down at the half of the girl's wrist exposed by her sleeves.

Fu Lemei pursed her lips slightly: "Why, aren't you my junior brother?"

It turned out that Fu Lemei had already been downstairs. She heard that Gu Jianqiu was a second-year student at the New Sixth School, and secretly nodded, thinking that Senior Brother Gu was well-spoken and well-spoken. Sure enough, he was not a first-rate gangster from the Dragon Skin Society, but turned out to be a top student at the New Sixth School.

I also heard people ridiculing Gu Jianqiu for selling his academic certificate. Not only was he secretly annoyed that these nerds were so pedantic, but they would have no food at home. Are they waiting to starve to death with just a piece of academic certificate? Is this such a small thing worthy of prosecution?

Then I heard that Cui Shouqi was borrowing money again and asked someone to find an excuse. I originally thought that this person was quite elegant, but who would have thought that he would actually hurt others with his words? What's more, he didn't expect that Gu was not angry, but actually poured wine to apologize to everyone, and heard Gu say that it was I didn't want to make my sick mother sad, so I felt sad.

Then I heard that Hu Jiaju said that she was not a talkative woman and would not talk nonsense. Fu Lemei was immediately furious. This man had clearly chewed the boss's tongue, and now he had the nerve to accuse a woman of having a tongue. He was really disgusting. She should have punched him three times in the face, and finally couldn't hold back and rushed out.

Only then did Gu Jianqiu react, nodded and said, "Yes, senior sister."

He turned around and wanted to confess to Cui Shouqi and others, but Fu Lemei pulled him downstairs quickly and left Xianchun Tower.

(End of this chapter)