C4

The sky was still grayish in color, but it only had a little bit of brightness.

The door of the Bai Clan was already packed with people. The long line was at least half a mile long. There were more people coming, and the line was getting longer and longer.

Every month double day, as usual is the day of the Bai family to open up grain, the day of the porridge.

Today was the twelfth day of the same month, and on both days of the same month, the red paper that was posted showed that everyone had a bowl of porridge and two steamed buns. For many hungry people, this was great news.

The Bai Clan had specially set up a mat outside the gate. The kitchen was set up in the shed. There were three large stove, and steam steamed buns and porridge were steaming on them. Seven or eight young fellows were busy going around in circles.

There were too many people, and it was a chaotic mess of good and bad things in all directions. Fighting and causing trouble was unavoidable. Some of the hooligans were mixed into the crowd, causing trouble. There were even rumors about it. The Bai Clan had also made preparations for this kind of thing. Today, the host was the Bai Clan's accountant, Master Bai Jiu. He had specially selected three young and strong guards. If they were to be provoked, the Bai Clan would not hesitate to act.

The two large doors of the awning slowly opened, and the crowd surged in like a tide.

Miao Wu, the second steward of the Bai Clan, shouted as he pushed his staff forward and said loudly, "Fellow villagers, please follow the order and come in first." If anyone dares to act recklessly and is unable to get food, they will have to be sent to the yamen to be punished for their crimes. "

He was tall and had practiced martial arts in the Bai Clan since he was young. His appearance immediately had the effect of deterring people from entering. The crowd that was clamoring in disarray was immediately suppressed.

An old woman and a thin young woman scrambled into the room. The woman was carrying a child on her back. The granny was holding a claypot as she excitedly said, "Gramps, all right? It has been almost three days since our daughter-in-law has eaten. I'm starving to death! "

The young woman said with tears streaming down her face, "We came here yesterday and waited outside the whole night ?"

Bai Jiu exhaled a mouthful of smoke and instructed the waiter who was sharing the porridge. "Everyone counts as a double." He then said to his wife, "Be careful not to push it too far and stay here until you've eaten your fill!"

That wife's mouth was full of gratitude. She was so moved that she was about to kneel down and kowtow. A waiter immediately led them to a large table nearby and sat them down.

Next came a skinny, weather-beaten man with big, listless eyes and two empty hands. He was smiling bitterly.

The waiter who was sharing the porridge asked curiously, "Where's your bowl?"

The thin, yellow man stared straight at him and said, "Their wife hasn't eaten in three days. I, Wang Tong, haven't eaten in seven days and I forced myself to travel six hundred fifty kilometers ?" As he said that, he stretched out his two hands to gather a handful of porridge and said to the waiter, "I don't have any items on me. Sorry to trouble you, brother, to come over here."

The waiter was shocked and said, "This ?" Are you crazy? "

The porridge pot opened with a sizzling sound. If the bowl was lowered, wouldn't the two hands of this man be eaten into mush?

It was no wonder that the waiter who was sharing the porridge was shocked. Everyone present was shocked by the yellow-faced man's abnormal behavior. Immediately, an uproar broke out among the crowd.

The waiter was just staring blankly at the porridge in front of him.

The man smiled bitterly and said, "What is it? "Is there a rule here that only when there's another bowl and a pot is there enough porridge?"

A shadow flashed before him, and Vice Supervisor Liao Wu appeared before the duo.

"Friend, I think you're here to cause trouble, aren't you? Since there aren't any more fellows, you should just go to the side to cool off first. " As he spoke, Liao Wu extended his hand to grab the other's wrist.

He had practiced kung fu since he was young, and he had always been known to have great strength. He had always intended for Liao Wu, a thin, hungry man, to take advantage of his ability, but he had not been affected by it at all. Liao Wu's hand grabbed him, and although Liao Wu's strength was shocking, the thin yellow man in front of him was like a pillar that had been struck into the bottom of the mountain, he did not move at all.

Liao Wu was taken aback and exerted his strength for the second time. As he retreated backward, he suddenly realized that the person before him was not an ordinary person.

The skinny man let out a sigh and said with a wry smile, "I just heard that the Lin Huai Bai family was generous with wealth and righteousness, which is why they rushed six hundred miles to seek help. From the looks of it today, in order to get what they wanted, they only gained fame. "Since you are stingy with your alms, I, Huang, dare not disturb you, so I will take my leave." After which, he clasped his hands at Liao Wu and left.

"Wait!" The one who called him was Master Bai Jiu, who was in charge of handling the food and porridge. He was a spectator and was confident that his eyes were sharp. Liao Wu's move just now didn't show it, but it couldn't be hidden from his eyes.

"Friend, please!" Master Bai put down the stick and cupped his hands in a salute, sizing up the other party from head to toe. He felt quite puzzled.

The man was in his late twenties. He was in his late twenties and had failed to recover from his injuries. There were a few hints of color on his face, which was nothing out of the ordinary, except for the dubious aura he exuded and the stubbornness in his eyes. Bai Jiu couldn't underestimate him.

Bai Jiu lightly coughed, cupped his fist and said, "Since friend Huang hasn't eaten for many days, why don't you leave after eating your fill?" He turned around and called out, "Men, serve me with a big bowl!"

With the help of Bai Jiu, the man sighed and said a few words of shame before following him to a place to sit down. After a while, the porridge was ready.

Wang Tong glanced at the table and gulped. He couldn't help but reveal a hungry expression.

"I won't hide anything from you. This is the first time I've been to water without rice for seven days and seven nights, so I won't be polite." As he spoke, he picked up a steamed bun and finished it in two or three bites. The second steamed bun was the same as well. He then picked up a bowl of porridge.

Bai Jiu nodded. A big plate of steamed buns and a big bowl of porridge was served. Perhaps it was due to Liao Wu's appreciation, but a dish of pickled vegetables. To a hungry person like him, this was a special favor.

"This ?" Wang Tong was extremely embarrassed as he said, "I don't dare to accept it!"

Bai Jiu nodded and smiled faintly. "People are iron, while food is steel. When he was old and hungry, he would feel ashamed if he didn't have a good host! Embarrassed! Friend Wang, please come in and use it. "I don't have anything else, but there are still a lot of steamed buns for the porridge."

Wang Tong nodded and said with a wry smile, "In that case, I won't hold back."

There was a gust of wind ? four steamed buns and four bowls of porridge.

The man surnamed Wang was about to reach out for the seventh bun when he suddenly couldn't help but look out of the window. He sighed and retracted his hand. Smiling, he said, "I'm full."

Bai Jiu could tell that with the other party's appetite and expression, even seven or eight steamed buns would be eaten as well. There must be a reason why he suddenly stopped eating.

"No need to be polite, friend Wang. How much is a meal? Just open up and eat. "

Wang Tong shook his head and said, "No, no, no, I'm full." As he spoke, a look of pity appeared on his sallow face. Through the faint tears, he looked at the victims in front of him.

"There are many people without food. I, Wang Tong, cannot be alone. I dare not forget the grace of eating a meal in this life. "Then I'll take my leave." He pushed the table towards Master Bai and prepared to leave.

"Brother Wang, please wait!" Master Bai took a step forward, and said with a sincere face, "My master is thirsty for good, but my eyes are sharp. Friend Wang, you clearly have kung fu in your hands, and there are desolation everywhere, and grief everywhere. Friend, where are you heading to? "Why don't you pay your respects for a while, and let me report to my master, and then stay in my house. Friend, what do you think?"

Wang Tong widened his eyes and rolled his eyes at Ninth Master Bai. He sighed and said, "Ninth Master's heartfelt words, Wang Tong is going to reject them again. However, I still have something urgent to take care of. It will take me at least seven days and seven nights to return. At that time, if Master Xian still has any intention of seeing your love, I will stay behind and repay you with my best efforts. "

Bai Jiu was immediately overjoyed. "That's great. Please wait a moment, Brother Wang. I will be right back."

Wang Tong cupped his fist and sat down with a suspicious look on his face.

Bai Jiu returned in less than half the time it took to brew a cup of tea. In his hand was a piece of cloth and a silver belt. His bag was bulging with sundries.

After the meeting, Master Bai Jiu was full of smiles as he said, "My master indeed has feelings for you, but there are important guests sitting in the room and they can't be separated. He specifically told me to tell my friends that they can return once things are over there. "There's a portion of dried wolves here, a bag of water, some change, and a horse. It's just outside. Friend Wang, you can go on your way."

Wang Tong was dazed for a moment, and then said with a wry smile: "So, the master of your family is a man of righteousness. I have offended you just now. Please forgive me. This time, Wang Tong could go for at least ten days, or at least seven days before he would return. I'll accept it! " As he spoke, he took the bulging silver belt, slung it over his shoulder, and walked out in large strides.

Bai Jiu and Liao Wu followed behind to see them off.

Unexpectedly, Wang Tou's face showed a strange expression as he faced a large group of victims. He then turned around and walked towards the tree.

Upon seeing this, Bai Yu and Liao Liao knew that something was amiss, and hurriedly followed behind them.

Liao Wu said, "Brother Wang, is there something that you're worried about?"

Wang Tong hesitated for a moment and said, "I am from the beginning, but I'm still not familiar with everything here. I wonder if it's peaceful here?"

Bai Jiu was startled for a moment before saying, "You're asking if there are any bandits here?"

Wang Tong nodded. Master Bai Jiu let out a long sigh and said, "Ah! Needless to say, his days were getting worse and worse. Many people had died after a series of house robberies. "Huh?!" "Bro, why are you asking about this?"

Wang Tong paused for a moment and said: "In that case, since you have seen it before, you must be prepared?"

Bai Jiu let out another sigh, nodded his head, and said, "That's a long story ?" Friend Wang, if you have something to say, go quickly. But he wanted to go early and come back early. There may be a lot of borrowing. I won't send you off. " Finished speaking, he cupped his hands together and prepared to leave with Liao Wu.

Suddenly, Wang Tong called out to him from behind, "Ninth Master, please wait ?"

Master Bai looked at him strangely and said, "If friend Wang has anything to tell me, you don't have to be so polite. As long as you can help, I will do my best."

Wang Tong smiled wryly and shook his head. I haven't had a good sleep in seven days and seven nights. Now that I'm full, I don't have much energy left. I just want to borrow a chair and take a nap. I will take my leave once my energy has recovered.

Bai Jiu smiled and said, "I thought it was something big. "So that's how it is. Please follow me inside, and get a good night's sleep before leaving."

While the two of them were talking, Wang Tong's large eyes seemed to be paying attention to something, and the three of them entered the tent.

Wang Tong walked over to where he had been sitting and sat down. He said, "There's no need to worry. We can just sit here for a while."

Just as Bai Jiu was about to persuade him to enter the inner chamber, he was suddenly attracted by a wave of clamoring voices.