Reborn Bao Guowei, I really didn’t want to be a great writer!

Chapter 52: If your son is unfilial, he should be beaten

The fifteenth day of the first month.

At the beginning of the Tang Dynasty, it was called the "Lantern Festival", and after the Manchu and Qing Dynasties, it was mostly called the Lantern Festival, but the lively scene has not diminished at all.

The sky was getting dark, and the lion dance team at the entrance of the alley was performing hard, beating the gongs and drums in their hands loudly. There was a circle of people surrounding them, and they would throw out some coins from time to time. Most of them were from more than ten years ago. Five-cent nickels are issued, but a little adds up.

Bao Guowei had a little taste of the festive atmosphere of this era, then returned home and closed the door.

He had already prepared himself and put on a brand new gown.

During traditional festivals and cultural gatherings, I always feel more comfortable wearing my own clothes, and I have long been tired of wearing the Pakmon suit.

Pushing the bicycle out of the yard and squatting on it skillfully, Bao Guowei shouted into the house.

"Dad, Mr. Zhang has a literary party tonight. You can go to bed early and don't have to wait for me."

A few days ago, Bao Guowei told his father about his apprenticeship with Zhang Taiyan. There was no need to hide it from him. It was almost everyone in Hangzhou knew about it.

Lao Bao didn't react much. He was always cheerful and felt that his child had a future.

At this time, the sound of Lao Bao's footsteps came from inside the house, and the door of the back room was pushed open.

"Guowei, please be careful. The city is not peaceful at the end of the year, so stay away from the alleys."

Lao Bao's theory is not groundless. The social security during the Republic of China was not as good as that of later generations.

Near Shanghai, well-known gangs such as the Ax Gang and the Qing Gang have already extended their tentacles to Hangzhou. Although they are generally irrelevant to ordinary people, if you pass by and you are accidentally hit with an axe.

There is no medical expenses, and you even have to pay for the axe.

"Don't worry, dad. I'm very familiar with this city now. It's okay to take the main road."

Bao Guowei smiled and patted the bicycle, and then his eyes fell on Lao Bao's clothes. Now Lao Bao's shabby cotton robe has also been changed. The dark blue robe looks particularly fit, and he is paired with a pair of reading glasses. Quite a bit like a teacher.

Turning the front of the car, Bao Guowei drove towards the door. Before leaving, he did not forget to say: "This clothes fits you very well. It looks energetic. Don't wear your shabby cotton clothes in the future."

"You can still wear it for years after washing it!" Lao Bao put his hands into his sleeves, leaned against the wall and smiled from ear to ear. When he saw Bao Guowei leaving, he didn't forget to wave and remind him.

"Drive slowly, don't be in a hurry!"

When he arrived at Zhang's Mansion, Zhang Taiyan was not at home. The housekeeper obviously liked Bao Guowei and excitedly invited him into the house for tea.

"The master went out earlier. He said he was going to the south of the city to find some rare treasures."

"Miss, classmate, do you want to ask where the lady has been? She also went to the lantern festival with a few female classmates early in the morning."

Bao Guowei's face twitched and he thought to himself, "Don't talk nonsense. I never asked your lady."

Then he stopped in front of the Zhang Mansion. Since the two principals were not there, there was no need for him to go in. He cupped his hands to the butler and said, "Don't bother me now. Please let Mr. Taiyan know when he comes back. Students first." Went to the venue.”

"Okay, okay." The old housekeeper looked at Bao Guowei the more he liked him, as if he were looking after his own child. He had obviously heard about Bao Guowei's article.

When he was about to leave, the old housekeeper seemed hesitant to speak. Bao Guowei then said with a kind smile on his face: "Mr., tell me what you have to say."

"I'm ashamed to say this." The old housekeeper hesitated a little, turning the teacup in his hand again and again, and finally said. "Classmate, you are young and promising and have outstanding talents. There is a gangster in my family who cannot learn his lessons well no matter what. He hangs out with some wealthy young masters all day long. I would like to ask you if you have any tips."

Bao Guowei suddenly realized that the child of the old housekeeper was similar to his predecessor?

He turned his head and thought for a while, then made a slash with his right hand and solemnly said: "Beat him." "Beat him?" The old housekeeper was a little surprised and took a step back.

Nodding, Bao Guowei explained seriously: "Since I was a child, I didn't want to study and have fun, and my father never condoned it. I spent money randomly and beat him. I beat him if I didn't want to study. I beat him if I contradicted my elders. I beat him if he didn't learn and have no skills." Of."

"In short, it's useless if you don't fight!" He said earnestly.

The old housekeeper was shocked in his eyes, as if he had opened a new world. He hesitated for a moment, and then nodded solemnly, as if he had made up his mind.

"rational!"

He cupped his hands in thanks and said, "To put it this way, I have indeed spoiled my children too much in recent years. Thank you very much."

At this moment, Bao Guowei had already stepped on the bicycle. He stepped on one pedal with a very sunny smile on his face.

"Old sir, taking bamboo strips newly pulled out in the spring will do wonders!"

"Thank you! Thank you!"

Seeing the grateful expression on the butler's face, Bao Guowei left with peace of mind. When he turned back after riding for a while, he found that the old butler had already pulled out bamboo strips in the bamboo forest opposite.

I couldn't help but sigh in my heart, what bad intentions did I have? I just hope that this child, whose father is also a housekeeper, can stop himself from the cliff!

When we arrived at the literary conference venue, it was completely dark. The venue was set up in a small building by the West Lake. The sign was Songhe Tower, but today it was all booked for a literary party.

At this moment, the streets of Beishan Road are filled with red lanterns, swaying gently in the night wind beside the West Lake. The stars illuminate the entire street, giving people warmth and peace.

But this prosperous scene only belongs to a very small number of people at that time, and only the richly dressed upper class have the leisure to spend the night here.

For ordinary people in Hangzhou, watching the lion dance at home is already the biggest entertainment. There are countless livelihoods at home, and they will have to run around for this tomorrow.

After sighing for a while, Bao Guowei straightened his clothes and prepared to enter the venue. From a distance, he could see that there were already many people inside.

Most of the dense crowd were wearing long gowns, some were wearing suits, and they all looked a bit older.

"Hello sir, please come in quickly, our literary party is about to begin tonight."

"Hey, that's right, ordinary people can't come to the cultural gathering organized by Mr. Chu."

"Hey, isn't this Minister Cai? You haven't been to our Songhe Tower for a while."

The man called Minister Cai had a big belly and a greasy smile. He patted the boy who was greeting him at the door and said, "Wang Xiaoer? He looks like a dog in a long gown. .”

"Hey, today is not a big day, so I have to be well-dressed."

Wang Xiaoer was hunched over, smiling so hard that his eyes were blinded. He didn't straighten up again until the person in front of him walked in.

Bao Guowei was preparing to enter, anticipating what might happen, so he prepared his invitation to save trouble.

But the invitation was just half taken out, Wang Xiaoer said.

"Hey, stay here. This is the venue of the Hangzhou Cultural Association. There are big people inside. Don't come in casually. If you annoy them, there will be no good results."

"Are you a student? There is a lantern riddle party further ahead. Go there!"

Wang Xiaoer didn't look arrogant, he just persuaded Bao Guowei to leave in a friendly manner.

(End of this chapter)