Chapter 626: On a cruise, first come, first served, do you understand?
Chapter 626: On a cruise, first come, first served, do you understand?
After a while, He Min's family came and were relieved to see that He Min was fine. "Girl, why are you so stupid? Didn't we agree to face everything together? When your parents heard you jumping into the river, they almost fainted. Thank God, you are fine, otherwise how would your father and I live?"
"Yes, girl, your mother and I believe in you. That beast will get his retribution sooner or later. He has forced our family into this state and wants to force you to death. I can't swallow this. I'm going to find him now." When Old Man He came over and saw his daughter, the anger on his face deepened, and he was ready to find someone to settle the score.
"Dad, don't go. It's useless to go. Their family is so rich and powerful that they don't take us seriously at all." He Min hurriedly stopped him.
"It's my father's fault that he made you suffer this injustice. If you want, let's leave Lin'an and live somewhere else."
"I know our family's situation. Where can we go if we leave Lin'an County? Dad, I've made up my mind. I'm not going anywhere. When the right opportunity comes, I will definitely expose the true face of Master Peng." He Min wiped away her tears.
"Okay, let's go home." The family supported each other.
"Well, Dad, it's all thanks to this young man who saved me just now." He Min looked at Yao Qingnian and others standing aside.
"Thank you very much for saving my daughter." Old Man He and his wife thanked them.
"We don't have anything good either. I embroidered this purse myself and gave it to a few benefactors."
As He Min spoke, he took out a few purses and asked them to choose one each.
"Then we won't be polite!" Yao Qingnian did not refuse and picked a purse with an osmanthus pattern. The purse was exquisitely embroidered and the pattern on it was lifelike. She liked it very much.
After a few polite words, He Min said goodbye and went back. Yao Qingnian and the others also returned to the inn.
The next day, Yao Qingnian decided to go on a boat trip to take a good look at the scenery of the ancient Qinhuai River, so after breakfast, she called Lu Huaijin out.
She had just asked the shopkeeper, and if she just wanted to hire a covered boat to go out and see the scenery, it would be nice, but a bit boring.
The shopkeeper said that if you want to go on a boat trip, the most suitable choice is the Yiyuan painted boat. Not only can you enjoy the scenery, but you can also listen to music, drink tea, and watch beautiful women dancing. It is so relaxing and comfortable. Once you go up, you won't want to come down for a whole day. I heard that a few days ago, a new dancer came. She is brilliant and gorgeous. Not only is she good at playing the piano, but her dancing posture and appearance are also unique.
Also, if you want to make friends with literati, you can choose the Zhiyuanfang boat. Those who go there are all talented young men and women in Lin'an. The boat is equipped with the four treasures of the study, as well as various famous poems and paintings for everyone to appreciate. Sitting in the boat, you can enjoy the scenery along the coast while reciting poems and painting, and spend time leisurely on the river.
Finally, Yao Qingnian and others unanimously decided to go to the painting studio in Yiyuan. It would be boring to go to Zhiyuanfang to watch those people practicing poetry and painting. It would be more suitable for them to listen to music and watch beauties.
After making the decision, they walked to the Qinhuai River. It wasn't far, and it only took about two quarters of an hour to get there. It was a little early for the pleasure boat to depart. However, there were already quite a few people on the pleasure boat, but not as many as expected. After asking, they found out that each person had to pay thirty taels of silver to board the pleasure boat. Yao Qingnian thought, how do these people have so much time? Don't they have to work and still make money? !
Yao Qingnian said, "Thirty taels, that's really expensive! But it's a rare opportunity, so thirty taels is thirty taels, I'll pay for it."
Since leaving the capital, Yao Qingnian has had no income, so he has naturally become much more frugal when it comes to spending money.
The property of Duke Chen's mansion was turned over to the national treasury, and there was not much silver left, but fortunately Chen Shuhua's previous dowry was still preserved, which was enough for them to eat and drink for several lifetimes.
Before leaving, Chen Shuhua originally wanted to give her a generous sum of money, but she refused. Nianran and Chen Jinghong were in the capital, and they would have to spend money many times in the future. She had a small shop back in Anding County, and the income was pretty good, so she did not accept it.
Originally, he was hoping that King Jing would reward him with some gold and silver since he had helped him so many times. However, he was a pauper himself and asked if there was any way for him to make money. He gave him all the treasure maps that he had kept in the bottom of his box. If he found the treasure, he hoped that he would have some conscience and give him some.
After paying the money, the three of them boarded the boat, and someone arranged seats for them. The boat was quite large, and they were seated a little far from the stage, so the experience was a little poor.
Yao Qingnian couldn't help but ask the waiter who led them: "Brother, our location is too far away. I want to go over there. Is it okay?"
She pointed to a seat near the window in front of the ship, which not only allowed one to see the scenery outside, but was also close to the stage.
"Miss, that seat is for distinguished guests. You need to pay an extra 100 taels for the seat fee."
"It's just a seat, so expensive? It's too expensive! Young man, can you make it cheaper?" When Yao Qingnian heard the price of one hundred taels, his heart ached.
"Miss, that seat provides free drinks and snacks. You can also see the scenery of Qinhuai River. The angle for watching the show is just right. It's not expensive at all. If you go any later, this seat will be taken by someone else."
"Oh, it's too expensive! Forget it!" It's just a seat, and one hundred taels is too expensive. No, no.
"It's right there. We want it." Lu Huaijin directly took out one hundred taels of silver and handed it to the waiter.
I almost forgot about my husband. Hehe, since he paid the money, I will just benefit from him today.
"Okay, then please come this way, distinguished guest." The waiter took the silver and took them to the private room over there.
This paid seat is really different, Yao Qingnian said with emotion. They were just about to sit down when they were suddenly stopped by someone.
"Wait, I want this position, please get out of my way." A man with a mustache walked over with his servants.
"Mr. Peng, I'm sorry, you're late. This seat has already been reserved by these gentlemen and ladies." The waiter said politely.
"I sit in this seat every time I come here. Don't they know the rules? Do you understand them too?" the man said arrogantly to the waiter.
"We've already paid. Sorry, first come first served, do you understand? We won't let you go!" Yao Qingnian sat down unceremoniously, ignoring the man next to him.
"Yes, Mr. Peng, I'm really sorry. These guests have already paid. I didn't know you would come today, otherwise I would have kept the seat for you. Look, the seat opposite is not bad either. Do you want to go there?" The waiter suggested, obviously not wanting to offend this Mr. Peng.
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