Han Du closed his eyes while listening to the music, shaking his head slightly, looking like he was enjoying it very much.
Xu Lian, who was used to listening to pop songs, could not appreciate this kind of ancient tune. Moreover, it was an ancient tune with the accent of the Luzhu Town dialect. Who could stand this
He asked Chuntao to sit next to him and whispered to her in an effort to build her favor.
The music was filled with noise... which made Han Du feel helpless. "Since Brother Xu doesn't like to listen to music, why not take her to the inner room to have some fun."
"There is a long time to come, there is no rush."
Xu Lian shook his head. He had used up all the food last night and now had no food left.
After chatting for a while, seeing that it was almost noon, Han Du and Xu Lian were too lazy to go back to the mine to eat, so they asked Aunt Fang to bring up the food and ate here.
Xu Lian asked Chuntao to sit down and eat together.
Chuntao didn't dare, but didn't want to leave, so she moved a small stool, took the bowl and chopsticks, got her meal, sat behind him, and lowered her head to eat.
Xu Lian had no choice but to pick up some food for her from time to time.
"Brother Xu is really kind and considerate to women."
Han Du looked at him strangely. It was the first time he had seen a man like Xu Lian who was so caring towards a woman.
Xu Lian did not explain, but just raised his glass to him. He could not accept the relationships between men and women in Green Bamboo Town that were only based on desire and interests. He still preferred relationships between men and women with a little emotional warmth, not to mention that the golden finger had the restriction of favorability.
"I heard that Brother Han came to Lichunfang to listen to music, but he didn't invite me."
A voice came from downstairs, and a young man in a black cotton coat walked up quickly. Seeing Xu Lian and Chun Tao, who was sitting in the back eating with her head down, behaving strangely, he was stunned for a moment, "What are you doing?"
Han Du smiled and stood up, introducing the young man, "This is my mine's new manager, Brother Xu Lianxu, and the new goods he just bought."
then.
Han Du introduced him to Xu Lian again, "This is the eldest young master of the Pei family, Pei Huan."
The three big families in Green Bamboo Town, the Su family, the Fang family, and the Pei family, controlled all the land in Green Bamboo Town. Although Xu Lian had never seen them, he had heard of these three families. He didn't want to neglect them, so he stood up and bowed, "Meet Mr. Pei."
Pei Huan glanced at him and said, "Since you are Brother Han's friend, there is no need to be polite. I look a few years older than you, so just call me brother."
Xu Lian called out "Brother Pei", and they knew each other.
Aunt Fang was like a fly that had smelled something. She picked up her skirt and sawed, twisting her waist and hurried up the stairs, shouting, "Hey, Master Pei is here, quickly bring him a set of bowls and chopsticks, and add a few more dishes."
"I've already had lunch, go away and don't bother me!"
Pei Huan took out a silver ingot from his sleeve pocket and threw it to Aunt Fang.
Aunt Fang took it with both hands, smiling like an old flower bud, and turned around and went downstairs with satisfaction.
Pei Heng pulled out a chair and sat next to Han Du.
"Brother Pei, this is our first meeting, so I'd like to toast you. I'll drink it, and you can do whatever you want."
Xu Lian stood up and poured a glass of wine for Pei Heng, and then poured some for Han Du and himself, and drank it first as a toast.
He didn't want to flatter him like this, but he was the eldest son of the Pei family and he had to do this for a living. After all, his strength had not yet reached a level where he didn't need to look at anyone's face.
Pei Heng picked up the wine glass and drank, then said with a smile, "Your deeds have spread. I heard that you went from being a stone mover to a stone transporter in just a few days, and then became the deputy manager of the mine. It seems that Brother Han thinks highly of you."
Han Du waved his hands quickly, “I don’t have such great ability.”
"oh?"
Pei Heng became interested, "Could it be that Brother Xu has some other means?"
Han Du looked at Xu Lian, his eyes asking if he could tell him.
Xu Lian spread his hands, indicating that it didn't matter.
Han Du lowered his voice and said, "Brother Xu is a subordinate of the Mine Inspector."
Pei Heng's eyes narrowed, and he immediately took the initiative to pour the wine and toasted Xu Lian a glass in return, "Excuse me."
"Mr. Pei is too polite."
Xu Lian drank it quickly, but he had doubts in his heart. The white fox mine patroller seemed to have a great influence in the Yi Sect, and even the eldest young master of the Pei family was afraid of him.
However, he still couldn't figure out who was the boss of Green Bamboo Town
Barbarian religion
Or three wealthy families
Or, the night watchman
He is at too low a level and knows too little.
He wanted to ask but it was difficult to do so. Once he asked, Han Du and Pei Heng would know that he was "informed" and knew nothing!
Being looked down upon by the two is the least of my worries; the biggest concern is losing a lot of benefits.
So, he simply didn't ask, keeping his identity a little mysterious... Let Han Du and Pei Heng fill in the blanks themselves.
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"Come on, drink, drink."
"Dry."...
The three of them toasted each other and had a great time.
They drank until sunset. Just when Han Du and Xu Lian were about to return to the mine, a trusted supervisor under Han Du came hurriedly. Seeing so many people present, he opened his mouth, but stopped talking.
Handu waved to the women who were singing, signaling them to leave.
Xu Lian stuffed some silver into Chuntao's pocket, whispered a few words in her ear, and let her leave.
Pei Heng raised his eyebrows and asked, "Do you need me to step aside for a moment?"
"No problem."
Han Du said to the supervisor, "Mr. Pei and Brother Xu are not outsiders. Tell me, what's the matter?"
The overseer said, "The meat is out!"
Han Du was shocked. "Has the work been stopped? Has the news been blocked?"
The supervisor said, "Stop, I found the miners who had meat, and I have secretly dealt with them."
"very good."
Han Du nodded with satisfaction, and bowed to Pei Heng, saying, "Mr. Pei, something happened at the mine, we have to hurry back, let's stop drinking here today, and meet again another day."
Pei Heng smiled and said, "Congratulations, Brother Han. The mine you are in charge of has produced ground meat four times. If it happens once more, you will be promoted."
If the mine in charge has five ground meats, you can get a promotion? Xu Lian was surprised and silently took note of this.
"I have been in charge of the mine for more than ten years, and I have only produced ground meat four times. It will be difficult to produce the fifth time. I guess I have to wait for a few more years."
Han Du sighed lightly and said nothing more. He hurried away with Xu Lian and the supervisor.
He went downstairs, walked out of the gate of Lichunfang, mounted his horse, and rushed back to the mine.
When I returned to the mine, I saw hundreds of miners gathered together, making a lot of noise.
"It's almost time to get off work. Let's stop working. We can't miss out on today's food!"
"No shortage of food!"...
Han Du got off his horse and announced loudly, "Don't worry, everyone. We will not reduce the food supply today. Due to frequent accidents in the mine recently, people have died every now and then. For everyone's safety, the mine has decided to suspend operations for a period of time and close it for rectification. After the rectification is completed, everyone will be allowed to return to work."
Hearing this, the miners were in an uproar.
"My family is waiting for food to be cooked every day. We can't stop working. If we stop working, won't we starve to death?"
"It's normal for some people to die in the mine. We are not afraid. We ask Manager Han not to stop us from working."...
Han Du said, "Everyone calm down. The shutdown won't last too long. It will resume in a few days at most. Everyone can go back with their food."
After saying that.
Han Du then gave the order, "Call off the work and release the grain."
The miners kept begging him not to stop working, but he ignored them. The miners had no choice but to line up to get their food and go home.
Han Du waved to the overseers, "You can also collect your food and go home. Come back in a few days."
In the end, only Han Du, Xu Lian, a trusted supervisor, and some swordsmen guarding the granary were left in the huge mine.
Han Du said to his trusted supervisor, "Get on your fast horse and report to the higher-ups immediately."
"yes!"
The trusted overseer hurried away.
Where to report? Xu Lian was curious, but he didn't dare to ask, so he followed Han Du to the mining area where the meat appeared and checked it out.