Xu Lian got up, washed and heated up the leftovers from last night for breakfast. Don't underestimate leftovers. In this world, only wealthy people can afford to eat breakfast. Ordinary people do not have such a luxurious habit of eating breakfast.
It’s not that Sister Xiya is too lazy to make breakfast for him. Sister Xiya is the main force and she is really tired.
Not to mention Chan'er, who was already in a state of recuperation and went into battle with injuries, and was defeated in one blow.
After breakfast, he rode his horse to his mine.
When we arrived at the mine, we saw that Pu Lin had arranged everything in order and the miners were already working.
Except for Zhang Yuan who had some complaints about Pu Lin, everyone else was convinced of Pu Lin's abilities.
Xu Lian was of course aware of Zhang Yuan's jealousy, but he was too lazy to say anything. It was good that someone was keeping an eye on Pu Lin.
Xu Lian made a brief inspection of the mine and then came to the stone house that belonged to the manager, where he drank tea and looked through the accounts.
"Everything is running smoothly at the mine. Pu Lin just needs to watch over it. All I have to do is find a way to get tiger bones to improve my own strength."
Xu Lian clearly distinguishes between public and private matters... Of course, his private affairs are important.
Just then, the sound of horse hooves was heard outside the stone house, followed by Han Du's laughter, "Brother Xu, are you used to being in charge of a mine alone?"
Xu Lian went out to greet them, and when he saw the eldest young master of the Pei family, he also came, and greeted him, "Brother Han, Young Master Pei."
Han Du and Pei Heng were still riding on their horses. Han Du asked, "What are you busy with?"
Xu Lian said, "I just inspected the mine and looked at the account book."
Han Du smiled and said, "Since you have nothing to do, let's go listen to some music together."
Xu Lian thought that it would be a good opportunity to ask Handu about the tiger bone, and he also needed to have regular contact with Chuntao in Lichunfang to cultivate a good impression of her.
He immediately asked someone to bring out his horse, jumped on the horse, and galloped towards the town with Han Du and Pei Heng.
"Brother Han, Master Pei, do you know where to find tiger bones?"
On the way, Xu Lian asked.
Pei Heng was puzzled, "What do you want the tiger bones for?"
Han Du was also surprised. "Last time you asked for a bow made of python tendons, why do you want tiger bones now?"
Xu Lian found a random excuse, "Isn't it that the woman in the family is clingy? I want to use tiger bones to make wine and nourish my body."
Pei Heng and Han Du looked at each other and laughed. All men understand.
Pei Heng smiled and said, "Brother Xu, your health is not good. You need to drink tonic medicine at such a young age. I have wine made from tiger bones and tiger penis at home. I can give you two bottles."
What Xu Lian wanted was not just one or two bottles of tiger bone and tiger penis wine, he wanted a whole tiger bone. "I heard that wine made from a whole tiger bone has the best effect."
Pei Heng frowned, "Who told you that there is such a rule?"
Xu Lian said, "A passing doctor told me about this. It's said to be quite effective. It doesn't hurt to give it a try."
Pei Heng pondered and said, "I don't have a whole tiger bone at home, but if Brother Xu wants it, I can send some people to go into the mountains and hunt one."
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Xu Lian knew that he was doing someone a favor and he would have to repay it sooner or later. Who knew what price he would have to pay when he was asked to repay it? Could he afford it
He didn't want to owe a favor to the young master of such a wealthy family. "It is said that the mountains are very dangerous, with fierce wild animals and some unclean things. Some people who really can't afford to eat will take the risk of going into the mountains to hunt game. It's good if three or four out of ten can come back. How can I let Pei Heng's men take risks? I'd better think of another way myself."
Pei Heng said with an unhappy expression, "Brother Xu, do you think I am an outsider? The people under my command are there to be used, so what does it matter if a few of them are lost?"
Han Du seemed to see through Xu Lian's intention of not wanting to owe anyone a favor, "Isn't it just a tiger bone? For Master Pei, it's just a small matter. Brother Xu, don't worry so much."
Having said that, Xu Lian couldn't refuse any more. "Okay, then I'll trouble Master Pei."
"That's right. We are three brothers, so why should we be polite?"
Pei Heng smiled and whipped his horse.
Xu Lian and Han Du had to speed up to catch up.
Arrived in the town.
Lichunfang.
Aunt Fang was like a jumping insect, sometimes sticking to Pei Heng, sometimes sticking to Han Du, and sometimes sticking to Xu Lian, "Mr. Pei, Manager Han, Manager Xu, please come upstairs quickly."
"Next time you touch me, I'll burn your shitty place down."
Pei Heng threw out a silver ingot and pushed her away with disgust.
Xu Lian also stretched out his hand to block and kept his distance.
Aunt Fang had no choice but to stick to Han Du, but Han Du didn't mind. They even exchanged glances from time to time, as if they had been in love when they were young.
"Everyone who can sing and dance, come out."
Aunt Fang knew that the three of them were just here to have fun and pass the time.
She asked Xu Lian if he wanted to call Chuntao over. Xu Lian waved his hand slightly and said that he could talk to Chuntao alone about her ideals in life later and there was no need to do it here.
Aunt Fang didn't bother her any more and left with her waist turned.
The three of them drank, listened to music, and chatted happily.
It was nothing more than talking about some topics related to women and some interesting things that happened in the town recently.
Don't dare talk about anything related to the barbarian religion and the night watchmen, it's taboo.
"I heard that Brother Xu lives over in the old street, and lives in the home of a mother and daughter?"
Pei Heng asked seemingly casually.
This was no secret, and Xu Lian had nothing to hide. He nodded and said, "I have been lonely since I was a child. Thanks to the sister next door who didn't abandon me, I moved in to live with her."
Pei Heng said, "The old street is full of old houses, which are cramped and narrow. It is even darker and damper when it rains. Brother Xu's poor health may be related to the living environment."
Xu Lian smiled and said, "I've been used to living here since I was a child."
"Now you are in charge of a mine by yourself, and you are a well-known person in the town. It is really not decent for you to live in a mud house in the old street. I have quite a few unused houses at home, so I will give you one to live in."
As Pei Heng spoke, he took out a property deed from his sleeve pocket, placed it on the table, and pushed it in front of him.
Wow, he even brought the property deed... Xu Lian's eyes narrowed. It seemed that Pei Heng and Han Du asked him out today because they wanted to ask him for something.
He even had some suspicion that the first time Pei Heng and he met was introduced by Han Du, and it was not a coincidence!
He really didn't want to accept this gift. As for buying a house, it was not like he couldn't afford it. He could save up a few months' salary and deduct some from the mine expenses, and then buy it.
However, he had just agreed to accept the tiger bones. If he now refused to accept the house and refused to do the job, it would be a bit unkind, which would make Pei Heng lose face and might make their relationship awkward.
What could the eldest son of the Pei family, one of the three largest families in Luzhu Town, ask him for help
He is just a mine manager and has only a little power within the mine. He doesn't think he can help much. The only possibility is that it is related to the mine patroller
In that instant, he thought a lot and understood the key points.
Xu Lian tried to probe, "Mr. Pei, if you have anything to say, just tell me."
Han Du just drank without saying anything, watching the two of them talk quietly.
Pei Heng smiled and said, "Brother Xu is straightforward, so I won't beat around the bush. There is indeed something I want to trouble Brother Xu with."
Xu Lian was silent, slowly picked up the title deed on the table and took a look. He knew that this was a house in the best location on the main street, but Lvzhu Town was a remote place after all, and even a house in the best location would not be worth much money.
One tiger bone plus a house. If the task is not difficult, it can still be considered. But if it requires asking the mining inspector to get it done, it is a bit uneconomical... You have to pay more.
As if he had seen through his thoughts, Pei Heng cupped his hands and said, "Don't worry, brother Xu. I will reward you handsomely after the task is completed!"
Xu Lian put the deed back on the table and said, "Young Master Pei, please tell me first. If I can do it, I will do my best. If it is beyond my ability, then I can't do anything about it."