"Uncle, why have you come to this point?" Zhu Ping'an couldn't help but ask in confusion. He really couldn't understand how they had fallen into this state. When beggars saw you, they would give you the steamed bread they had just begged for.
Are we encountering Japanese pirates
No, if they encountered Japanese pirates, how could they stand here intact? ! Japanese pirates are not robbers, they are ruthless and crazy, they not only rob money, but also want lives.
Did he get robbed?!
However, the robbers would not be so perverted as not to leave them even a set of clothes. The beggars cried when they saw the clothes on the uncle and the others. I wonder if they were rags picked up from the garbage dump.
Uncle Zhu Shouren, Hu Wei and Xia Qiang, who were eating and drinking lavishly, all looked up when they heard someone talking and saw Zhu Ping'an coming in.
"My dear nephew, you are here."
Uncle Zhu Shouren immediately put down his feet that were on the chair, then put down the chicken leg in his left hand and the duck leg in his right hand, put his greasy hands behind his back, straightened his waist, and tried hard to act like an elder.
When they heard their uncle Zhu Shouren calling them nephew, Hu Wei and Xia Qiang instantly knew that the ordinary young man who came in was the big shot they wanted to curry favor with - Lord Zhu Ping'an, Acting Deputy Envoy of the Zhejiang Provincial Judicial and Surveillance Commissioner.
Damn it!
What did we do
He was wearing tattered beggar's clothes, with his feet on a chair, holding a chicken leg in his hand, and his mouth was full of grease from the food he was eating. He had no image at all.
First impressions, this is our first meeting, we should have showered and changed clothes first, it's all damn Zhu Shouren, he led us astray! If he hadn't eaten first without any image, how could we have ended up like this.
Immediately, they both hurriedly retracted their feet, put down the food in their hands, tried to put on a scholarly demeanor, and bowed to Zhu Ping'an, "Student Hu Wei/Xia Qiang, greetings to Master Zhu."
"No need to greet you two." Zhu Ping'an extended his hand politely, "You are a guest, please enjoy your meal."
"Ahem, I'm full, I'm full..." Hu Wei and Xia Qiang said with embarrassment, wishing they could turn back time.
"Ahem, nephew, this is Hu Wei, and this is Xia Qiang, both of whom are outstanding talents that have never appeared in our hometown."
Uncle Zhu Shouren coughed and solemnly introduced his two good friends, Wolong and Fengchu, to Zhu Ping'an.
Oh shit!
Reliable!
Hu Wei and Xia Qiang were deeply moved when they saw that their uncle Zhu Shouren did the first thing he did when he met Zhu Ping'an, which was to solemnly introduce the two of them to Zhu Ping'an and say that the two of them were outstanding talents that had never appeared in their hometown.
Not only were they moved, they also felt a little guilty. They had just cursed him and complained that he had led them astray...
On the way, he also felt resentful and dissatisfied because he spent too much money and caused trouble... ...
When Hu Wei and Xia Qiang were moved and felt guilty, they heard their uncle Zhu Shouren add another sentence.
"Their talents are on par with mine, we are equally matched..." added uncle Zhu Shouren.
Oh shit!
What nonsense are you talking about! What do you mean our talents are equal to yours? What talents do you have
Are you praising or scolding someone
Even we can see that you are a useless person, a fool, a boaster, and you are more likely to cause trouble than to accomplish anything. Lord Zhu, who has been with you day and night for so many years, naturally knows exactly what kind of person you are.
You said that we are equally talented as you, so wouldn't that mean that we are just like you, useless, incompetent, boastful, and capable of doing nothing but causing trouble? !
It's such a joke that we actually feel guilty towards you, a bastard who is always causing trouble but can't do anything good!
However, he was kind enough to introduce it, wasn't he? Although the last sentence was superfluous, he always does things this way, isn't he? He is not good at achieving anything, but always makes trouble... ...
Next, it’s up to us.
"Brother Zhu, you are too kind. In front of a great talent like Lord Zhu, who is both intelligent and brave, how can we be called outstanding talents? It is just an empty title given by some fellow villagers out of courtesy."
Hu Wei clasped his hands and said modestly.
"That's right. A little fame is not worth mentioning. In front of Master Zhu, a true genius, we are all students."
Xia Qiang said modestly, not wanting to be outdone.
"You two are too modest. Please take a seat."
Zhu Ping'an politely but distantly invited them to take a seat. It was difficult for Zhu Ping'an to have a good impression of the two people who were hanging out with his uncle.
Zhu Ping'an knew very well what kind of person his uncle was. He had also met many of his uncle's friends. Each of them had something in common with his uncle. They were all conceited guys who were more likely to cause trouble than accomplish anything.
Birds of a feather flock together. This is the experience summed up since ancient times, and it naturally makes sense.
Moreover, the two of them were too flattering, which made Zhu Ping'an have a bad impression of them.
"My dear nephew, let me tell you, it is not an exaggeration at all. They are both rare talents. They are simply the modern-day Crouching Dragon and Phoenix Chick. We appreciate each other." Uncle Zhu Shouren emphasized again.
Crouching Dragon and Phoenix?!
When hearing these two names, Zhu Ping'an couldn't help but think of the funny moments of Zhuang Qiang and Da Congming in The Richest Tomato.
Zhu Pingan smiled noncommittally, then asked his uncle Zhu Shouren again, "Uncle, why did you come to Suzhou, and how did you end up like this?"
"We came to Suzhou to find you, nephew, and to lend you a helping hand. The Japanese invasion is serious at present, and as members of the Ming Dynasty, since we have the ability, we have the obligation to serve the Ming Dynasty and lend you a helping hand."
Uncle Zhu Shouren said shamelessly, puffing out his chest, with a feeling that every man is responsible for the fate of the country, and we have the obligation to come out of retirement as long as we have talent, and since you are my nephew, we are giving you a good deal.
This was also mentioned by the person sent by Li Shu.
Zhu Ping'an was not surprised. His uncle wanted to use nepotism to achieve success on his own.
You guys give me a hand? ! Thank you, no thanks, I'm grateful that you guys don't cause me any trouble.
"Thank you for your kindness, uncle." Zhu Ping'an said without comment, and then continued to ask, "Uncle, why did you come to see me like this? Did you encounter robbers or pirates on the road?"
The uncle shook his head, sighed, and put on a compassionate look, saying slowly: "Alas, it's actually my fault that I'm too soft-hearted. I can't stand the suffering of the world. When I see people in trouble, I always want to help solve it..."
Can you speak human language?!
Zhu Ping'an pulled the corner of his mouth speechlessly. He didn't believe a single word his uncle said, including the punctuation marks.