Chapter 10 Chapter Nine Only because I am in this mountain

Autumn Rain is like a lingering story, told in a patter, for several days in a row.On a rainy night with neither moon nor starlight, Xiao Qiu was respectfully invited into Ting Yu Xuan by Yong Yangcai. Tingyuxuan is the largest and most luxurious guest house in Jardine Bank, with winding corridors and elegant style. Only the most distinguished guests can stay.In the guest room there are exquisite and gorgeous beds, silk and satin quilts, and a new set of underwear neatly folded beside the velvet embroidered pillows. Xiaoqiu was not used to this environment at first, so he blew out the lights, leaned on the window sill, and listened to the continuous raindrops outside on the swaying bamboo leaves.

Xiaoqiu needs to seriously think about the next move.He coherently connected the things that happened during the period of entering the bank, and reflected on whether he had made any mistakes.Details determine success or failure, character determines destiny.A small mistake can kill a person. Xiaoqiu speculates that Boss Hu in Qinglong Town asked him to check the spies, but there are two possibilities.One is to ask Xiaoqiu for help, after all, this is a troubled time, and it is the time for employing people. There is another possibility that this is simply a set.A sleeve designed for him to slip into.

What about the passion of the night?Xiaoqiu suddenly thought of drinking. Even late at night, Ah Huang's tavern was always open. It was cold and rainy, Xiaoqiu was wearing a pair of high-toothed wooden clogs with Han and Tang styles provided by Tingyuxuan, holding an oiled paper umbrella, and walked along the street paved with bluestone slabs.There was no one to be seen on the street, and other shops were closed. Are there eyes watching him in the dark? Ah Huang, the liquor seller, was a short, ugly, one-eyed disabled man with thick hands.No one knew Ah Huang's life experience, just listening to the name, it was like calling a dog.

What he sells is the strongest, most astringent and cheapest wine, and the people who come to drink are often the most bitter, tired and humble people.The strange thing is that Xiaoqiu likes to drink in this kind of place. Every time he sees Ah Huang, there is always a trace of emotion in his heart, a trace of desolation, and a trace of warmth. There was only one guest in the hotel, a regular.Xiaoqiu has been here several times, and this person is always there. The man's name was Li San. He was dressed in rags, looked wretched, was very poor, and was addicted to alcohol. Whenever he had money, he used it to drink.Because of the well-patched shoes, he was able to settle down in Jardine Bank.

When Xiaoqiu saw Li San, he was holding a bowl of wine and pouring it into his mouth with his neck raised.When Li San drank, he didn't drink cup by cup, but poured bowls into his belly, as if he was not drinking for drinking, but to escape from something. Li San was not like an ordinary alcoholic. He went around looking for someone to drink, and after two drinks, he talked and chattered endlessly.He seemed lonely, lonely.A pair of eyes are always empty, without any emotion.I have lived in Jardine Bank for nearly ten years, and it has always been like this, drinking alone, sleeping alone, and mending shoes alone.There are no friends, only wine.

When Xiaoqiu took the third sip, Li San's bowl of wine had already been poured out.A lamp is like a bean.Under the dim light, Li San's eyes looked even more empty and desolate.Only people who feel indescribably tired of life can have this look. I have been here twice for drinks, and Xiaoqiu has never said a word to anyone.Not speaking does not mean not observing, in fact Xiaoqiu has been observing very carefully, he found that no matter how much wine Li San poured into his stomach, he was never really drunk!His feet will become more and more wet, and only people with extremely high internal strength can expel alcohol through their feet.

When others were drinking, Ah Huang would curl up by the fireplace by the window, watching the waning moon in the sky. Whenever this happened, Ah Huang's one-eyed eyes, which were more white than black, always shone brightly.Perhaps it is because of this light that Ah Huang has been able to survive in the indifferent world until now.People cannot live without hope. It is said that wolves often howl at the moon on moonlit nights.It was rainy and moonless in the evening, Ah Huang seemed a little calm.When he lit the fire, poured the wine, and served the dishes, every movement was simple and powerful, as if he didn't want to use any extra effort, and he seemed to be extremely accurate in his calculations, always just right.

Wouldn't it be just as simple and powerful if these big hands were holding a person's throat?Xiaoqiu found that Jardine Bank became more and more interesting. After returning from Ah Huang's tavern, Xiao Qiu was slightly drunk.He slept peacefully that night, as if a traveler who had wandered all over the world and experienced hardships had finally returned to his warm home. When you are hungry, home is a piece of steamed bread; when you are lonely, home is the harbor of your soul; when you are in pain, home is the best comfort; when you are tired, home is the wrinkled hands gently touched by your grandmother; At times, home is the eternal goal on the horizon.

When I woke up, it was already dawn.Xiaoqiu opened her eyes, and saw a pair of big, bright, smiling eyes. Those were almost innocent eyes.Seeing Xiaoqiu wake up, these eyes hurriedly retracted out of the window.The weather in autumn is unpredictable, and the rain that lasted for several days finally stopped, which is a rare good weather.Outside the window, the green bamboo hangs low and the flower shadows are mottled. Could it be Jiangnan in March? After waiting for a while, a pair of bright eyes slowly appeared out of the window, looking at Xiaoqiu curiously, as if staring at the strangest and most beautiful animal.It is the first time that people appreciate it as an animal.Xiao Qiu blinked out of the window, those bright eyes blinked immediately, and there was even a kind of sweet concern.

Xiaoqiu smiled and said: Come in. The one who came in was an eighteen or nineteen-year-old lady who felt fresh about everything. This kind of lady had no way to enter, but she just jumped in from the extremely delicate window sill, and left a Not so clear delicate footprints. This is a very beautiful young lady in every aspect, with a healthy and plump figure, and her skin is as white as brocade under the moon.The most touching thing is the almost innocent simplicity, and the bright smile, as if bringing the spring into the house. As soon as the young lady came in, she pretended to be surprised: the sun is already drying her ass, why is there a slacker lying on the bed?After saying this sentence, she felt very naughty. If it was a decent word, she couldn't help laughing first, and her laughter was as clear as a silver bell.

Xiaoqiu muttered to herself: Why don't some people go to bed in such a fine weather? The lady rolled her eyes and said: I heard that there is a kind of animal that likes to sleep late the most. what animal? Big lazy pig!said the lady aloud.Xiaoqiu couldn't help laughing, she felt like old friends at first sight, and felt very relaxed and happy.I haven't experienced this feeling for a long time. The lady looked Xiaoqiu up and down: I heard that a master of swords came, but I didn't expect it to be such a lazy pig. Xiaoqiu sighed: Are you disappointed? There is one thing, the lady said seriously: But you are not so-so in appearance, you are passable, you can be a servant or something. Outside the window, the breeze is blowing, and the autumn is refreshing. Standing among the flowers was a young man in his early twenties, full of heroic spirit, looking at this naughty young lady ecstatically, his eyes full of tenderness. Seeing this young man, the lady's face suddenly turned red, she was very happy and a little shy, she flew out from the window sill, and dropped a sentence: My name is Qin, and I will come to you in the future. Watching this pair of young men and women who are in love slowly disappear together at the end of the flowers, Xiaoqiu can't help but feel the beauty of life, and he has sincere blessings. He has also been at such an age. Xiaoqiu thought of Zhu Zhen who had a one-night stand with him, so he immediately went out and looked around secretly.At present, Jardine Bank has not arranged for Xiaoqiu's new job, and he has a lot of time.After walking almost all over the bank, without any clues, Zhu Zhen evaporated like water vapor. where is she