Go back to the prosperous days and become a layman

Chapter 411 410 Make a Friend
Tang Zhitong did not run away, but also took out the money. The hot pot weighed about the same as the one in his hand, but the price was several cents cheaper, and it also saved time in bargaining. There was no reason not to use it.

"Oh, it's a loss, it's a loss." Although the stall owner took the money from the two people, he kept mumbling.

"No loss, it's just less profit. The two together are a lot." The old man waited for the stall owner to change his money, and there was no trace of guilt on his face because of the stall owner's words.

"Okay, old man, please keep the change." The stall owner handed over the change, but he didn't quite agree with the old man's words. It was true that there was no loss, but the profit was less. But wouldn't it be a loss if he made less?

"This won't work. How can I get the jingling jingling? Please give me another rope." The old man took the money, clicked it again, confirmed that it was correct, and then made another request to the boss after loading it up.

"Okay, take it. I'll give you one too." The stall owner had prepared a straw rope, which he had soaked in water beforehand. He first handed a straw rope to the old man and looked at Tang Zhitong, who was watching him with eager eyes and smiled bitterly. Then he handed out another one, and now he wanted to send these two customers away quickly and see if he could open another one before it got dark.

There are two types of ropes commonly used by ordinary people nowadays, one is straw rope and the other is hemp rope.

Straw rope is cheap but has low load-bearing capacity. It can effectively increase its toughness after being soaked in water. It is generally used to tie up less heavy things.

Hemp rope is strong, but it is best not to expose it to water, otherwise it will easily rot and affect its service life.

"If you are digging, I'll give you a straw rope, or at least a hemp rope." The old man took the rope with a look of disgust on his face, but it didn't stop him from threading the pot onto the rope.

"Old man, this is all money, but no one gave it to me for free." The stall owner smiled bitterly and shook his head.

"AUV, if this was a business that used to do business, let alone a rope, it wouldn't be unusual for the goods to be delivered to your home after purchase." The old man didn't take this trick and slapped him back hard.

"What you said makes sense. If you are willing to add another yuan, I can also bring it up to you respectfully." The stall owner was very polite at first, but the old man refused to accept the offer, and he felt a little unhappy. .

Tang Zhitong saw everything in his eyes and felt that he could understand the stall owners. In the new society, as long as they are not those types of people, their status has been improved, and doing business is no longer a low-level job. There are very few people who are arrogant unless they ask for help from others.

"Thank you, old man." Tang Zhitong put the two hot pots on the ground, took out the cigarette case, took out two cigarettes, let the old man hold one, and then handed the rest to the stall owner. , faintly admonished: "Men, peace brings wealth."

"Thank you." The stall owner took the cigarette with both hands, held it in his mouth, quickly took out the match, and lit it for the old man first. Seeing that Tang Zhitong had no intention of smoking, he lit it for himself.

"You two go to work first, I'm leaving first." Having said all that needs to be said, if there is another argument, don't get yourself covered in blood. Tang Zhitong nodded to the old man and the stall owner, picked up the hot pot and left.

"Young man, where are you going?" After receiving the cigarette and saying hello, the old man looked at Tang Zhitong's face twice. Now he had no intention of teasing with the stall owner. Seeing that Tang Zhitong was leaving, he picked up the hotpot and looked like he wanted to go with Tang Zhitong. posture.

"I'm going to go outside." Tang Zhitong figured that the old man who could come to Huguo Temple for a stroll must be nearby, so he reported his destination as soon as he opened his mouth.

"Hey, what a coincidence, I live there too." The old man was happy.

"emm... I'll go pick up the car and ride back." Tang Zhitong pointed in the direction of the alley entrance. In fact, he felt that this old man was a bit difficult to deal with, and he didn't want to go with him for the sake of unnecessary trouble.

"What a coincidence, isn't it? My car is also there." The old man smiled, looking harmless, completely different from before.

"Let's go together." Since we were so destined, Tang Zhitong thought that we should go and pick up the car together. At most, we would be kicking hard for a while. The old man's physical strength should not be as good as his own, right?

"Young man, are you buying hot pot for yourself?" The old man walked beside Tang Zhitong, carrying the pot.

"Well, I guess you wouldn't believe me if I said I bought it for the work." Tang Zhitong admitted. He didn't dare to look down on the elderly. The last time he bought sweet potatoes, an old man saw through it.

"Then, who buys things for the work and comes here to look for secondhand goods? There is no receipt or anything." The old man smiled like a thief, but he was also satisfied with Tang Zhitong's honesty.

"Then you came all the way here? There is a market over there in Dongsi." Tang Zhitong asked in confusion.

"Hey, don't you understand this? It's time to save money and spend money. I won't be stingy when it comes to food. Does the young man have any way to get meat?" The old man asked in a low voice.

"Huh?" Tang Zhitong was surprised. He turned around and took a serious look at the old man before saying, "You think highly of me, no."

"Hey." The old man smiled. Tang Zhitong's special glance showed that he had a connection, but he did not dwell on the topic anymore and changed the topic and continued talking: "Old man, I have lived so long and have no other hobbies, just a good meal There’s food, but I can’t get in line at Dong Lai Shun.”

"You are blessed." Tang Zhitong smiled, only praising and trying not to reveal any information about himself.

"Well, I'm old. I've suffered all the hardships I haven't had in most of my life, but I've suffered all this year." The old man shook his head.

Tang Zhitong listened to the old man's words and thought: Is this a wealthy man?
"My surname is Tong, and my name is Tong Wang. If the young man doesn't mind, just call me Lao Tong." The old man introduced himself as Tang Zhitong didn't answer.

"Are you still a man who lives under the flag?" Having lived in Sijiu City for many years, Tang Zhitong still has a little understanding of some Manchu surnames.

"That's right! My ancestors were also rich. I have been a noble since I was a child. My friends all call me Mr. Tong when they love me." When the old man said this, his expression was full of pride but also sad.

"Hey, my ancestors were never rich and suffered a lot." Tang Zhitong had no sympathy for these remnants, but he didn't ridicule the old man.

"I know a little about faces. The young man has indeed endured hardships before, but things have been turning around since last year. Not only will he not have to worry about food and drink in the future, his future will also be unlimited." Tong Wang said to Tang Zhitong in a spirited voice.

Due to his identity, Tong Wang has been exposed to much more information than ordinary people since he was a child. What's more, he has seen many famines. This is already the case this year. You don't have to think about what will happen later.

Regardless of whether Tang Zhitong believed it or not, Tong Wang believed in his craftsmanship, otherwise he wouldn't have been able to shamelessly chat awkwardly with a young man for a long time. Wasn't it just the thing in Tang Zhitong's hand?
"Oh? When was it last year?" Tang Zhitong was a little surprised. He had heard of the metaphysics of physiognomy, and had seen Mai before, so he could barely be considered to have a "extensive" knowledge.

"It should be around August." Tong Wang looked at Tang Zhitong again, and then pinched his other fingers a few times with his thumb in a decent manner. "Haha, Second Master, we have gained a lot in the past two years." This was the first time Tang Zhitong met someone who could tell accurately, but he didn't show it on his face. In the face of strong winds and waves, what would happen if he could see more accurately? How about being shot to death on the reef?

"Well, I'm different from them. They cheat and steal. It's just a personal hobby of mine and I don't charge money. The government is also reasonable." Tong Wang waved his hand and didn't care.

"What you said makes sense." Tang Zhitong agreed. In the past two years, he did not overthrow a group of people with one blow. It was just that he had to screen out specific groups, and they had to be the ones who did many evil things. Benevolent government was nothing more than this.

"It's fate that we met today. Come to my place for a drink. It's meat. I don't want your money or your tickets." Seeing that he was about to go to the place where he saw the car, Tong Wang didn't want to just let Tang Zhitong go, so Invited.

"Thank you, Mr. Er, for the favor, but I have something to do at home, so I'd better say goodbye." Tang Zhitong refused without hesitation. Free is often the most expensive, not to mention that he promised classmate Xiao Wang and his sister to have hot pot today, so he couldn't break his promise.

"Young man, I know it's a bit presumptuous, but I really don't have any evil intentions. I'm short of meat in all five elements, and I won't feel comfortable without eating for a day. I know you have connections, and the price is easy to negotiate. If you don't believe me, follow me to my house, and I'll give you money and food. Old Tong's house in the alley." When he arrived at the place he was looking at, Tang Zhitong was about to go in to pick up the car. Tong Wang couldn't hold back his anger. If he missed this time, he didn't know if he would meet him again.

Tang Zhitong first ruled out the possibility of cheating. No one knew that he came to Huguo Temple today, not even classmate Xiao Wang. It might be because he didn't pay attention to what he said, and his appearance was left behind by his ancestors and was not recognized by the mainstream. caused?
How about going and taking a look? Tang Zhitong was shaken. Without it, he was short of money. To be precise, he was short of yellow croaker.

In line with the principle of not competing with the people at home, if Tang Zhitong wants to exchange food with the east or south, he must have something he can sell, but they do not recognize domestic currency. There is only yellow croaker, which is used all over the world. kill.

"Second Master Tong, I really don't have any connections, but as you said, it's fate that we meet each other. It doesn't affect me from sending you home." Tang Zhitong felt like he was possessed by Wang Jingmin at this moment, and his mouth was hard.

Tong Wang laughed after hearing this, and the folds on his face were almost squeezed into a chrysanthemum. He was old and refined, and he didn't believe what Tang Zhitong said at all: "Let's go, I still have some precious tea leaves, you go and taste them." "

Tang Zhitong did not step on the pedals to create sparks, but patiently accompanied Tong Wang home.

Tong Wang rides a tricycle. According to him, he will go out to work when he is in a good mood. It doesn't matter whether it is money or not. The main reason is to exercise.

Tang Zhitong's two hot pots were also placed on the tricycle, and he accompanied Tong Wang to talk about the mountains along the way.

Tong Wang lived in the same corner of Qianliang Hutong, which was not conspicuous. Otherwise, Tang Zhitong would not have dared to enter. The name of Qianliang Hutong was not necessarily worse than that of Shijia Hutong.

Tang Zhitong showed some humility and followed Tong Wang to his home. In the third courtyard, a family lived.

Tong Wang had a special study room, so he took Tang Zhitong directly to the study room and asked the nanny to bring the brewed tea, which was very impressive.

Tang Zhitong did not dare to underestimate the nanny, so he stood up and took the tea bowl.

Those who can afford nannies these days are not ordinary people. As long as nannies are willing to work hard, their information acquisition is definitely several levels higher than that of ordinary people. Grandma Tang’s ability to save this family fortune is inseparable from this, not to mention, In another twenty years, you have no idea what nanny can do great things...

Tong Wang only thought that Tang Zhitong was polite and had no idea that this child could see so far.

"My dear friend, try it. The authentic Mingqian Longjing. It's a pity that we can't buy it now." After tea was served, Tong Wang gave way.

The old guy could also keep his composure. Although he addressed Tang Zhitong more carefully, he still didn't ask his name, and Tang Zhitong didn't mean to introduce himself.

"Second Master, it's all in vain that you have such good tea. I've always been a peony chewer and can't taste the taste. Your tea bowl looks pretty good." Tang Zhitong responded with a smile.

"Young friend, you have good eyesight. This is the real thing that came from the palace. The yellow ground pastel consecrated Wanshou Wujiang tea bowl during the reign of Emperor Guangxu. Since I like it, I will wrap it up and give it to you." Tong Wang is not bad at this. One point, since the investment must be completed at once, it is particularly generous.

"Thank you, Second Master, for your love. I don't like this, so give it to me. In my eyes, this thing is just a fancy and impractical tea bowl. It is not as strong as an enamel vat." Tang Zhitong shook his head and refused, deliberately burying it. .

Tang Zhitong glanced at the furnishings in the study as soon as he entered the door. There are only four words that can describe it: magnificent!

It can be seen from the study that Tong Wang is a wealthy owner, but things like Wenwan are different.

Tang Zhitong felt that it was of limited use. If it could be cashed out, it would still be a toy. If it couldn't be cashed out, it would be just an object.

Tang Zhitong studied reverse thinking when he was a student. There were many questions about this kind of thinking in the three-year simulation of the five-year college entrance examination.

The reason is very simple. If Wenwan was really that valuable, the first batch of people who made a fortune from it would not change careers.

"Hahaha, you are so cool, little friend!" Tong Wang gave Tang Zhitong a thumbs up. Seeing that he didn't like this, he stood up and took out two yellow croakers from the drawer of the desk next to him. He picked them up and tapped them a few times, making a crisp and sweet sound. , makes people happy physically and mentally, and cures all diseases.

When Tang Zhitong heard the movement, the hairs on his hair stood up and his eyes widened, this is it! This is not an old man, this is a golden leek!
"How about this?" Tong Wang did not hesitate to reveal his wealth to seduce Tang Zhitong, because he was very confident in his fortune-telling skills. He relied on this skill to survive until now. Not only was he not liquidated, but he also retained part of his family property.

"Second Master, what are you doing? Am I that kind of person? I don't want to make money, I just want to make friends with Second Master!" Although Tang Zhitong was very greedy, he still refused sanctimoniously.

Tong Wang laughed and talked about Fengyue with Tang Zhitong. He saw Tang Zhitong's eyes just now, so he was on the right track!

The two talked for a while. Tang Zhitong raised his wrist to look at his watch, stood up and said goodbye. Rome was not built in a day. Only by putting in a long line can you catch big fish.

Tong Wang didn't hold back. He helped Tang Zhitong carry the hot pot and sent him to the gate very politely.

From beginning to end, Tong Wang never asked Tang Zhitong's name. With the big yellow croaker hanging, he believed that the young man in front of him would come to him again sooner or later.

(End of this chapter)