Zongwu: The Days of Mixing in the Tongfu Inn

Chapter 182
Bai Zhantang was just about to leave with others. His main purpose of coming to this birthday banquet was to eat delicious food and drink fine wine.

Before he could move his feet, Zhang Chen grabbed his belt. Bai Zhantang looked back and saw Zhang Chen slowly shaking his head. He knew that Zhang Chen could bring him to the birthday banquet this time because he might have another purpose.

As he expected, after Hua Ruling asked Huabo to lead the others away, he said in the direction of Zhang Chen and Baizhantang: "I ask Consultant Zhang to wait for a while..."

After a while, only Zhang Chen and Hua Manlou and Lu Xiaofeng were left in the lobby.

Hua Ruling looked at the people, sighed a few times, then walked to the side room on his own, and the people followed with a glance at each other.

On the way, Bai Zhantang's eyes signaled Zhang Chen to ask what was going on, but he couldn't believe that Zhang Chen didn't know anything about it.

Zhang Chen returned a reassuring look, telling him to keep his heart in his stomach, this time there is no harm but only good.

Only then did Bai Zhantang feel relieved, he still believed that Zhang Chen wouldn't cheat him, otherwise he would have rubbed the soles of his feet with oil and left here early.

In the partial room.

Hua Ruling led everyone to sit down one by one, and Hua Manlou asked eagerly: "Father, what is going on with all this? Why did you have such an order?"

"Lou'er, as a father, I have no choice but to make such a plan. If you hear about him, I'm afraid you will..."

Hua I tried my best not to finish, but Hua Manlou still understood the meaning, and said with a slightly trembling body, "Is it him? My feeling is right. He really isn't dead?"

Lu Xiaofeng cooperated in time and said, "Him? Who are you talking about?"

Looking at the two fighting and cooperating with each other, Zhang Chen also looked at Hua Manlou's expression, and he didn't know who was lying to whom in this situation.

Bai Zhantang pointed at the two parties, and Zhang Chen nodded affirmatively. Only then did Bai Zhantang figure out the causal relationship.

The conversation between the three people in front was still going on, and Hua Ruling continued: "He is none other than the Iron Shoes Thief many years ago. A few days before my birthday, I received a letter, which contained the message left by the Iron Shoes Thief. That's when I believed what Lou'er said before, he might really not be dead."

After finishing speaking, Hua Ruling handed the envelope in her arms to the three of them for inspection.

When it was passed to Zhang Chen, Zhang Chen carefully looked at the shoe prints on the envelope, and found that the imitation was so lifelike that it was impossible to tell whether it was true or not.

Zhang Chen pretended to be puzzled and asked: "Who is this iron shoe thief! How can Brother Hua be so frightened?"

At this time, Huamanlou seemed to wake up from the shadow just now, and after hearing Zhang Chen's inquiry, he shouted loudly: "It's him, it must be him, only he will use such an iron shoe logo"

Hua Manlou had a look of fear on his face, and his expressionless eyes were fixed on the front.

Hua Ruling explained: "You are all friends of the child, so I will not hide it anymore. The eyes of the child are the work of the iron shoe thief."

Bai Zhantang couldn't help asking, "According to what I know, the Iron Shoes Bandit died under the siege of many masters of the rivers and lakes many years ago. How could he resurrect and reappear?"

Hua Ruling paused for a moment, seeing that it was Bai Zhantang's background, he still explained: "I was sure before that the Iron Shoes Bandit was dead, and I invited all the masters in the rivers and lakes to kill him, but I have already done this shoe seal After making a comparison, it is indeed the same as the wind back then.”

"That's why I ordered Huaping to lock you up in the room, just to prevent the iron shoe thief from hurting you a second time, and I will never let him succeed."

Mr. Hua's words were sonorous and powerful, which made the two people who knew the inside story admire them unceasingly.

It's no wonder that their business can grow bigger, look at this unchanging expression, ordinary people can't do this, Zhang Chen and Lu Xiaofeng looked at each other and complained in their hearts.

Bai Zhantang's expression was a little weird. Although Zhang Chen and Lu Xiaofeng were calm, he still noticed what they were holding back.

Huamanlou was overwhelmed with gratitude when he heard the words. His father's love for him made him unable to repay him.

Huamanlou got up, knelt down respectfully in front of Hua Ruling and said in a deep voice: "Please rest assured, my lord father, the Huamanlou of today is no longer the Huamanlou of the past. If he dares to come, let him see how I am now. It's not the kid it used to be."

Hua Ruling nodded slightly, then turned her head to signal Lu Xiaofeng to speak.

Lu Xiaofeng warned: "Brother Hua, the current situation is that the enemy is dark and we are clear, we still have to be more careful not to underestimate the enemy."

Zhang Chen also said: "Brother Hua, you and I are life-threatening friends, how can we not participate in this kind of occasion?"

"You must not find any reason, say that the enemy is strong, and you are afraid of dragging us down. Let's leave here. If you talk like that, you don't regard us as friends."

Hua Manlou nodded, just now he really meant it, he wanted to find a reason for the three of them to leave, I want them to go through this muddy water.

But he didn't expect Zhang Chen to make his words clear, so Hua Manlou could only be moved and said: "I think back when we were in Jiangnan, the three of you and I faced the enemy together. Now I want to ask the two of you for help. May I catch this iron-blooded man!" Shoe Thief, Hua Manlou would like to thank you."

After all, we have to salute.

Zhang Chen and Lu Xiaofeng didn't dare to accept the gift, they quickly helped Hua Manlou to sit down, and they agreed to come down.

Hua Ruling stroked his beard with a smile, looking at the harmonious scene in front of him, he was happy that Huamanlou had found such a confidant.

Ever since Huamanlou lost his eyesight, the child who used to be optimistic and cheerful is now becoming more and more silent day by day. This situation makes Hua Ruling see it and feel pain in his heart.

Although he never gave up seeking a doctor, blindness is a terminal illness. No famous doctor dares to boast of being cured. Heaven has eyes and let him get the news of Zhang Chen.

And he is also a good friend of his son, the hope of healing his eyes is ahead, this is one of the purposes of Hua Ruling planning this plan, he wants Hua Manlou to completely abandon the shadow of the past before opening his eyes.

"Okay, okay, Lou'er is lucky to have such a good friend, this old man has the audacity to ask some people to help Lou'er."

Hua Ruling made the final decision.

Only then did Bai Zhantang realize that this also included himself.

At this time, the three of them said in unison: "Uncle, don't worry, we will definitely not let the Iron Shoes Thief hurt Brother Hua."

Hua Ruling nodded in satisfaction.

"Today is the old man's big birthday, you guys go out for a few drinks with the old man, and then let Lou'er take you around in the afternoon, you must know that the scenery here is also one of the best in the capital."

Hua Manlou said with a smile.

Several people have nothing to do, Zhang Chen replied with a smile: "You are the biggest birthday star today, I will wait for your arrangement!"

Just like that, Zhang Chen slowly walked out of the room with Hua Ruling on his arm.

　Thanks for the support!
　　
　
(End of this chapter)