Chapter 14: Invitation

The crowd was still not finished, and Chen Zairong's wrist was shaken and his long sword was swung out. The sword was sharp, full of force, and the arc was smooth and beautiful, which was pleasing to the eye. What was even more rare is that it was complementary to the woman's sword, complementing each other, and fighting with the crowd a thunderous cheer.

The woman used a sword, and Chen Zairong cooperated with him, as if she had been dancing together for more than ten years. She was not the one who had just met. Chen Wanrong saw it and was shocked. Chen Zairong's understanding was really high enough. He could cooperate with a stranger in such a short time. If he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, he wouldn't believe it if he hadn't been killed.

The two swords flew, like butterflies playing among the flowers. Every flapping their wings, every flapping is so beautiful, pleasing to the eye, and applauding from the bottom of their hearts. The audience no longer knows how many times they have cheered.

Chen Wanrong remembered the famous quote from the Poet Saint "Sword Art" and sang loudly: "Now there is a beautiful man named Gongsun, who dances with swords and weapons. The viewer is like the mountains and the sky and the earth are low for a long time. Huo Ruyi shot nine sunsets, and is as sharp as the emperors flying dragons. Come like thunder and frightened, and stop like the clear light of the river and sea."

The beginning was originally "There was a beautiful man Gongsun family in the past", but it was not in line with this situation. Chen Wanrong changed it to "There is a beautiful man Gongsun family in the present". Of course, the beauty in front of him was not Gongsun aunt, but she was the Wu Gongsun Jianwu, which was not hindered from the article and was still available.

The woman and Chen Zairong are masters who motivate the audience's emotions. The expressions on the audience's faces change with the agile sword. When they see the happy part, they cheer in unison. After a moment of pause, the audience suddenly felt lost, as if a heart was raised to their throats, and they involuntarily urged: "Dance quickly, don't stop!"

As soon as Chen Wanrong's chant was added, a sword dance became even more vivid and more contagious. Chen Wanrong had just finished chanting, and someone chanted loudly when the audience was half-hearted, "Now there is a beautiful man named Gongsun, and a sword dance moves everywhere. The audience is like the mountains and the sky and the earth are low for a long time. Huo Ruyi shot nine sunsets, and he is as sharp as the emperors flying dragons. He comes like thunder and frightens, and stops like the clear light of the rivers and seas."

First there were few chants, then there were many chants. Finally, all those who could chant joined in. The sword light wandered on the stage, and the audience sang in unison, pushing the sword dance to the top.

The woman suddenly stopped, and Chen Zairong then put his sword in front of his chest, stopped the sword movement, and the sword dance ended. The singing sounds from the audience ended, as if a knife cut off the sound.

The audience was not as disappointed or depressed as before, but was satisfied and cheered loudly, and bowed to the woman on the stage and Chen Zairong to leave. Even though people left, they were still happy, and they were filled with the sky.

"Good sword technique! What's your name?" the woman asked.

Chen Zairong cooperated with her for so long and felt good about her: "My name is Chen Zairong. Sister, what's your name?"

Asking this question was abrupt, but the woman didn't have this idea and told him very readily: "My name is Lou Hong."

"So it's Sister Lou." Chen Zairong was smart. Seeing that Lou Hong was aiming at Chen Wanrong, she knew she was going to ask for her name. She immediately introduced: "Sister Lou, this is my brother, named Wanrong."

"It turns out it's Brother Chen, Lou Hong has seen it." Lou Hong held his fists and bowed to Chen Wanrong, and was very beautiful: "Brother Chen has extraordinary talent. Lou Hong has seen Brother Chen's style today, which is really fortunate to have three lives! Since I practiced this sword dance, the audience has never been satisfied with the present. This is all Brother Chen's extraordinary talent, has seen it, has seen it!"

The poem of the saint is of course good, but Chen Wanrong has twelve respect for the saint and will never use his poem to earn face for himself. He smiled and said, "Miss Lou has been awarded too much. This poem was not written by me. I just heard a great talented man recite it, so I just remember a few words."

Lou Hong raised her beautiful eyebrows slightly and said with great hope: "Brother Chen, where is this talented man?"

The Poet Saint is only three or two years old now, and she doesn't believe it after she tells her. Chen Wanrong can't tell the truth, so he can only say: "This talented man travels around the world and has nowhere to go, so I can't say it. Maybe there will be a time to meet again in the future."

Lou Hong smiled slightly: "No one can bear to distinguish such a talented man. Brother Chen is really an open-minded person, and I admire him."

This is a lie. Chen Wanrong doesn’t want to get entangled in this matter anymore, so he said a very unnutritious sentence: “In life, meeting is fate. If you have fate, you will get together. If you have fate, you will get away. If you have fate, you will get away. I think it’s because my fate and him have ended.”

However, Lou Hong raised his thumb and praised: "Brother Chen has such a broad mind. He has seen it, and has seen it! It is Lou Hong's luck to be able to meet Xian Kunzhong. If you don't dislike it, you can go to Chang'an City to get together."

It was too troublesome to just come out of the city. Chen Wang pulled Chen Wanrong's sleeve lightly, meaning that he would not agree. Although he had not seen Gongsun's sword dancing with his own eyes, he could see her junior sister. This time, Chen Wanrong was satisfied and smiled and declined, "We have appreciated Miss Lou's kindness, but we have been out for a few days and there are still many things at home."

A hint of regret flashed across Lou Hong's face: "Since that's the case, Brother Chen, please leave. We will stay in Changxing Inn Changlefang for a long time. If Brother Chen comes to Chang'an, please come and have a long speech."

"I will definitely bother the girl! Say goodbye!" Chen Wanrong said goodbye with his fists and left quickly. Chen Zairong and Lou Hong said a few more words before following. After walking a long journey, he looked back and saw that Lou Hong was still standing in the local area and waved goodbye to them.

He drove the ox cart away from the shore of the Wei River and headed straight to Ning County. Chen Zairong was very excited and couldn't help but be happy: "Brother, do you know? Gongsun Jianwu first appeared in Luoyang. I heard that when Miss Gongsun danced for the first time, there were thousands of people everywhere, and the people saw it as a mountain. When Miss Gongsun danced, the audience couldn't bear to leave and repeatedly asked Miss Gongsun to dance again."

Chen Wangshi interrupted, "Miss Lou is a good person, and Miss Gongsun is also a good person. She will definitely dance again."

Chen Zairong burst out laughing: "Mom, you are wrong! Miss Gongsun is a good person, but she did not agree to people's requests and did not continue the dance. It makes people sigh, and the sighs remain unstoppable for three days. From then on, whenever she wants to dance a sword, Luoyang will be in the air, and anyone who can stop will be seen."

Chen Wanrong admires Gongsun’s sensitive thoughts from the bottom of his heart. He can’t show you enough good things at once. Who will read them after you have seen them? Whenever you hear the storyteller, he will say “If you want to know what happens next, please listen to the next time to decompose it”, which will lift your appetite and make your little heart like a cat scratching.

The charm of this sword dance is really great, and even Chen Laoshi, who was so honest, was very excited: "Jianwu is beautiful, you can't forget the serious business. Wanrong, what do you plan to deal with the soap?"

When talking about this, Chen Wangshi also became interested and gave an idea: "Wanrong, Ma Zhanggui and Gao Zhanggui both have to serve our soap. This requires a lot. Our family can't do it alone, so why don't we invite some people to do it."

This is inevitable. Chen Laoshi was stunned for a moment and then said, "Wanrong, can we still plant our land?" The farmer always thought of his acre of land. He has planted these acres of land for decades and has feelings for him. Even though he knew that there was no need to farm again, he still had to ask.

"Dad, so are you. How can you farm now?" Chen Zairong took the conversation and analyzed: "You have only earned three or two jin of money for a year. My brother has been to Chang'an for more than a thousand jins, and you have to plant it for hundreds of years."

The account was right, but it hurt Chen’s honest self-esteem too much. Chen Wangshi glanced at Chen Zairong and shouted softly: “Zairong, how did you say it? If your father hadn’t gotten up early and worked late, could you study?”

"Dad, I'm sorry!" Chen Zairong also discovered a grammatical problem and quickly apologized.

Chen honestly touched his hot face, looked at Chen Wanrong, waiting for Chen Wanrong's answer. Chen Wanrong understood his feelings for the three-point land: "Dad, you don't need to plant the land, but you can rent it to others to plant it. You have planted this land for decades and can't sell it, so you'd better keep it."

Chen Zhongshi loves to listen to these words and is very happy: "Wanrong is better to have a good thought! It's so comprehensive! Where are you going to make this soap? There is nothing short of at home. Ask a few people to help you make it. Your mother can cook, it's convenient. It's better to make it at home." After solving the problem of the land, Chen Zhongshi began to come up with ideas.

Unfortunately, this idea was not recognized by Chen Wanrong: "Dad, it's not appropriate for me to do this at home. First, if I really want to do it, I need a lot of raw materials, and Luo Jiadian may not be able to supply it. If I encounter something like Mr. Liu again, wouldn't it be a waste of time?"

"That's right, you should think about whether it's appropriate before you speak." Chen Wangshi agreed with Chen Wanrong's words, and Chen Houshi became the target of her criticism.

Chen Zhongshi felt that he was not thinking about it and did not argue. Chen Wanrong continued to say: "The second problem is that the road is inconvenient and it is very troublesome to transport it."

Chen Zairong rolled his eyes and thought for a while and came up with an idea: "Brother, let's do it in Ning County. It's the best to do it in Chang'an. You can send it there after it is done. It's very convenient. But it's too far from home. I'm studying in the county town, which is too inconvenient. If I do it in the county, I don't have to rent a house anymore. I can go home every day to help me do it."

As he said, it is best to do it in Chang'an. Chen Wanrong considered his study issues, so he did not choose Chang'an. He studied in official schools, not private schools. It was very troublesome to transfer to Chang'an to study, and the possibility of success was very small. If he worked in Ning County, there would be no problem.

"I think so too." Chen Wanrong agreed with his words: "After I go back, I will go to the county to find a place. After the settlement is completed, our whole family will move to the county and you can go home every day."

Home is a warm word for everyone! Chen Zairong is happy from the bottom of his heart, and he really wishes to kiss Chen Wanrong: "Brother, it's great!"

Thinking that the family was going to come to the county, he could go home every day. Unlike now, he saw each other for ten days. Chen Zairong was so happy that he almost became a rooster crowing in the room. He raised his throat and howled, and drove the ox cart away.

Chang'an is dozens of miles away from Ning County. Although Xiao Hei's journey is not slow, he has already passed the boss after lunch when he arrives in Ning County. He found a restaurant, had lunch, and drove the ox cart to the house rented by Chen Zairong, preparing to take a break and go home.

Chen Zairong hoped that his family would move to the county early, and he wanted to find the land immediately and gave an idea: "Brother, the sooner this place is, the better. It is better to choose a day than a day. It's still early, so why not go and take a look."

It’s not that I can’t, but I’m afraid that the second elders will be overworked. Chen Wanrong hasn’t spoken yet. Chen Wangshi agreed very much: “Wanrong, go and have a look with Zairong. Your father and I rest here for a while. After rushing for a long time, we are tired.”

This is the best, Chen Wanrong nodded and said, "Okay, you have a break, we will be back soon." He left the two elders for a while and found a suitable place in the county under Chen Zairong's leadership.

Chen Zairong was very familiar with Ning County. He took Chen Wanrong around the city for a while and saw a lot of places, but no place could match Chen Wanrong's wishes.

He was full of confidence, but he didn't expect this to be the result, and he couldn't help but feel anxious: "Brother, what kind of land are you looking for? This is the best place in the county, I think."

Chen Wanrong sorted out his ideas and analyzed them to him: "We want to hire people, so we must not miss this place to live, right? If there is no place to live, it is not impossible to rent a house in the county, but it is not convenient. The food problem must also be solved, and there must always be a place to cook. Then there is a workshop."

"Brother, your requirements are too high. Although Ning County is not small, there are not many places that meet your requirements. Brother, why don't we buy a place and repair it yourself?" Chen Zairong analyzed: "Even if it is repaired, it will only cost a few hundred stale coins, and we have enough money."

Chen Wanrong chuckled and said, "When we get it done, how long will it take to make our soap? Chang'an is waiting to be asked."

Chen Zairong froze suddenly, and was stunned for a while, then he slapped his forehead: "Brother, come with me, there is another place I almost forgot. Brother, I didn't tell you, you must be satisfied with this place."

Without waiting for Chen Wanrong to speak, he walked in front of him first. Chen Wanrong hurriedly followed and asked, "What kind of place?"

"This is a courtyard house, where some people need to live, and some people need to cook. What's even more rare is that it used to be a workshop, but it's been a long time since there were no one. Not to mention dozens of people, even hundreds of people are fine." Chen Zairong walked with big strides and headed west.

After walking about three miles away from the city, I saw a huge courtyard house with as many as forty or fifty houses. The red paint has become a little dark because it has not been refreshed for a long time.

Chen Wanrong looked at it for a while and was very satisfied: "It's here."

"The place is a good place, I'm afraid that people won't give it to us." Chen Zairong was a little worried.

Chen Wanrong smiled and said, "It doesn't matter, we can buy it or rent it. As long as he agrees to give it to us, the price is easy to negotiate. Make soap one day earlier and make money one day earlier. We have a lot of money a day."

Soap is very profitable. Chen Zairong believes that this is true, so he has to remind Chen Wanrong: "Brother, you don't know whose house this is. This is the old house of Zheng family. The Zheng family is a big family in Ning County and has many shops in Chang'an. If they have money, no matter how much money you give, they may not give you the old house."

"Which Zheng family?" Chen Wanrong asked as he looked at the yard.

Chen Zairong was a little unhappy: "Brother, you still need to ask this. Of course, it's Mr. Zheng Jianqiu and Zheng. That's the richest businessman in Ning County, you don't even know this."

"Zheng Jianqiu? Are you a fur guy?" Chen Wanrong's eyes were particularly bright.

"Make everything, fur is just one of them." Chen Zairong asked strangely after explaining, "Brother, what's wrong with you? Do you know Zheng Jianqiu?"

Zheng Jianqiu and Chen Wanrong heard his words and saw his works, but he didn't see anyone. He smiled and said, "I don't know you. Let's go back now."

"Brother, where are you going? You want to talk to the Zheng family. I know the way, so I will take you there now." Chen Zairong was very responsible.

Chen Wanrong smiled and shook his head and asked, "How much do you know about Zheng Jianqiu? Do you know his origin, his preferences, and his ability?"

Chen Zairong suddenly asked: "Brother, what do I understand this? I am a scholar and not his friend. Do you need to understand this?"

"You don't know, anyone knows." Chen Wanrong's face shone with a strange light.

Chen Zairong was curious and asked, "Brother, who is it?"

"Who else can be there? Of course it's Mr. Li Qingquan and Mr. Li." Chen Wanrong said excitedly: "Zheng Jianqiu is Li Qingquan's largest customer. Li Qingquan spends a lot of effort on him and knows him very well. I also know some of his affairs from Mr. Li. I didn't think about knowing much at that time, and now I have time to find Li Qingquan. When I understand his character, I will find a way to talk about this."

It is an old house, an ancestral property, and it is left by our ancestors. Filial descendants should keep their ancestral property. This is the Chinese concept!

If Zheng Jianqiu disagrees, no matter how much money he has, he can't spend it, let alone he is not short of money, so he has to put in some effort to do this. If you want to make your efforts your best, you must first understand his personality and preferences. Li Qingquan knows the best. Who else can you find if you don't go to Li Qingquan?

Chen Zairong could not have imagined that there would be such twists and turns. He was stunned for a while before saying, "Brother, let's go back quickly."

The two returned to the rental office and told the matter. Chen Laoshi hurriedly rushed to the house, and the four of them rushed home. Chen Zairong wanted to go to school and there was no need to go home. Chen Wangshi asked him to stay in the county. There was such a huge change at home. Chen Zairong was happy, so he was reluctant to listen and had to go home.

I rushed all the way and got off the official road. Not long after I got on the road, I saw Li Qingquan driving his beautiful carriage towards me. When I saw Chen Wanrong, I seemed to see a savior, and shouted at Chen Wanrong from afar: "Wanrong, you are finally back. I have worked so hard to wait for you!"

Chen Wanrong was very surprised and asked, "What's the matter with me, the old man? Isn't it because he wants a tanning agent?" He is now making fox furs and has used up all the tanning agent, so it's normal to rush to find himself.

Li Qingquan shook his head: "Wanrong, no. It's Mr. Zheng who wants to see you, and he wants me to invite you."
Chapter completed!