The land of Sichuan and Shu is surrounded by high mountains, while the central part is composed of plains and flat roads, with fertile soil and numerous water veins. Due to the closed terrain, the area is often not affected by external turbulence, and people live a stable and happy life. Jincheng is the central city of Sichuan and Sichuan. After hundreds of years of accumulation, it has become increasingly prosperous and prosperous.

There are constant traffic of carriages and horses in Jincheng, and there is an endless stream of pedestrians. Because Sichuan and Shu are located in the southwest and border with Baiyue and other foreign ethnic groups, people of different appearances often come and go in the city. Over time, people have also become less familiar. I thought it was strange.

But on this day, a rather strange young man came from the west of the city. He was wearing a blue robe made of fine material, but the robe was full of stains. His face was a little gray, but his eyes were bright. He has a tall and straight figure and an aloof temperament, as if he is a noble son of some family, but he looks around excitedly, like a country boy who comes to the city for the first time.

The soldiers guarding the city, the merchants taking a rest, and the passengers at the inn all snickered secretly as they watched, thinking that Xu was the silly son of some landowner who sneaked into the city, hoping to see the world.

This country boy is Tang Wan, who has been traveling for many days. In fact, as passers-by guessed, Tang Clan can be said to be one of the top landlords in Sichuan and Sichuan, and it is also the first time for this boy Tang Wan to go down the mountain. .

He came down from the mountain and wandered around without knowing the direction. He wandered in the mountains for three days and three nights without seeing a single person. Son, it has already been tortured.

Although martial arts is close to him, Tang Wan has not yet reached the immortal state of eating wind and drinking dew. In the past few days, he has hunted and collected fruits for food in the wild, but he has not starved himself.

However, the unfavorable start caused a deep blow to his soul. He thought about letting his peers in the Tang Sect know that after he came down from the mountain, no one was seen and no way was found, but he came first. If he had to survive in the wilderness, he would probably become the target of ridicule among his peers in the future.

Hard work pays off. No matter how stupid a person wanders outside for a few days, he will always find some traces of human beings, perhaps ruts and footprints, livestock excrement, left firewood, crop fields cultivated by others, etc. wait. In short, Tang Wan still found some kind-hearted people. Under their guidance, he finally found the official road and hurried along the official road.

On this day, he ran into Jincheng excitedly.

It was a kind of joy that a long-cherished wish had come true, a kind of ecstasy that surged from the bottom of his heart. Tang Wan swept away his dejected look and wanted to scream to the sky at the city gate with excitement, but considering the possible consequences Despite the adverse consequences, he still suppressed the impulse in his heart. He didn't want to be caught and thrown into a cell by the officers as soon as he entered the city. That would be too embarrassing.

The people around him looked at him and whispered, and sneered from time to time, looking like they were looking at fools. However, Tang Wan didn't care. As he swaggered away, he excitedly looked at all the new things in the city. .

For Tang Wan, who was going down the mountain for the first time, the scenery in the city was all new. The cries echoing on the streets, the bustling crowds, the neatly trimmed flowers and trees, the exquisite Galleries and pavilions all aroused his infinite interest.

He had only learned about the scene at the foot of the mountain from books and from the mouths of the older generation. But now, the world in the book is vividly before his eyes.

He looked around as he walked, but such a strange and eye-catching figure gradually stopped attracting everyone's attention. It even quickly merged into the market like a drop of water blending into the sea. If you didn't have the energy to search carefully, you would have already seen it. There was no trace of it. Tang Wan passed by gracefully, and even if people around him looked at him, they would quickly forget his existence.

At noon, Tang Wan felt hungry. It seemed that he had not eaten for a whole day and night. Ever since he found out the way, he had been on the road all night without stopping. When he first entered the city in the morning, he was still in high spirits and didn't feel much. When the excitement gradually subsided, he now felt hungry and exhausted.

He found a kind-looking aunt and asked politely: "Aunt, which restaurant has the best food and wine in this city?"

The aunt turned over. Rolling his eyes, he said harshly: "Country boy, who doesn't know it's Tianxiang Tower?"

Tianxiang Tower, the largest restaurant in Jincheng, is located on the busiest street in Jincheng, with gorgeous decoration and splendid splendor. They are all dignified, generous and generous people.

As soon as he walked to the door, Tang Wan's keen sense of smell caught the scent of wine and food, coming from Tianxiang Tower. He couldn't wait to dive in, but suddenly his vision went dark. , a restaurant waiter stopped in front of him.

The waiter looked at him suspiciously. He was dirty and looked like a country boy. He asked doubtfully: "Brother, our food and wine are worth a lot of money. Do you really want to come?"

Tang Wan was so preoccupied with food and wine that he didn't even listen to what he said, he just nodded in agreement.

The waiter saw that his eyes were wandering and he didn't listen at all, so he tried to persuade him again: "I'll warn you again, this is an industry owned by the Golden Knife Alliance. If you can't pay for the meal by then, , you have to bear the consequences at your own risk.

Tang Wan understood it. He laughed loudly, took off the bundle from his waist, threw it to the waiter in a cool manner, and said, "Put it at your place first. Do you think I can go in?" "

He shook the bag in his hand and estimated that it was heavy. He immediately stepped aside, bowed to greet him, and shouted loudly: "Sir, please come inside! "

Tang Wan walked and looked around. The waiter followed him to guide him and introduced him carefully.

"Judging from the appearance of the guest officer, it should be his first time in Jincheng. Bar. "

"Our restaurant is a time-honored restaurant in Jincheng with a long history. It has much more heritage than the restaurants newly built in recent years. ”

Tang Wan looked at the gorgeous and complicated layouts with gold carvings and silver bricks everywhere, curled his lips and thought to himself, it’s not that he could see his background, but his wealth was definitely revealed.

< p> “Guests are looking at where they want to sit. The lobby on the first floor is spacious and bright, and the air is fresh. ”

“The second floor is full of private rooms, located near the window. You can get a glimpse of Jincheng’s style, but the price is relatively expensive. "

The waiter was very articulate. While guiding Tang Wan around, he explained the situation of Tianxiang Tower clearly.

"Since I'm here, of course I have to go to the second floor. Take a look at the scenery of Jincheng. Tang Wan replied without hesitation.

"Okay, sir, please come with me!" ”

The waiter quickly led Tang Wan to the second floor, and chose a private room with the best view to sit down. As far as the eye could see, he could see the beautiful scenery of Jincheng with blooming flowers and willows outside the window.

Although Tang Wan was hungry, he knew nothing about local dishes, so he invited the waiter to recommend some famous Sichuan dishes and wines. One of his important goals in coming down the mountain was to appreciate the food from various places. and fine wine.

Tianxianglou deserves to be the leading restaurant in Jincheng. Within a quarter of an hour, the table in front of Tang Wan was filled with wine and food. It went straight into the nose, and Tang Wan tasted a glass. The rich aroma of the wine penetrated the heart and spleen. The taste was 30% spicy and 70% sweet, and the aftertaste made his mind clear.

Tang Wan sighed inwardly, not bad. ! Even compared to my second uncle's ten-year hoarding, it is not inferior at all.

In the late Tang Dynasty, the food on the table was swept away like a starving ghost, without any elegance. Feng, everyone who passed by looked at him with contempt, but the waiter looked normal. He knew that Tang Wan was a weirdo, but he was also a rich man, and that was enough.

"Your Majesty. , do our food and drinks still meet your taste? "Seeing Tang Wan take a break, the waiter stepped forward to fill up the wine for him.

"Yes, it is indeed a time-honored Jincheng brand. This trip is worthwhile. ”

“My money is with you. You can deduct the meal money and pay it back to me.” ”

“Okay. "The waiter ran downstairs quickly. In a short time, he paid for the food and drinks, and put the remaining items on Tang Wan's table.

Tang Wan tossed the money bag, thinking about money. Silver is really a good thing. It is said in the book that money can make ghosts grind. Sure enough, the ancients did not deceive me. Then I thought about it. Now, I am not like sleeping in the wild in Jincheng. Everything about food, clothing, housing and transportation is an expense. And I didn't make any money. Even if I got a lot of money from home, it wouldn't be enough to fill my bottomless pit.

Outside the window, there is an endless flow of people and all kinds of businesses are flourishing. There are ways to make money in all walks of life, and from time to time people with swords and swords will pass by. Tang Wan thought that since I am a member of the rivers and lakes, I might as well ask him first.

He drank a glass of wine. He greeted the waiter who just introduced him to the store, and said with a smile: "The waiter has good eyesight, and he can tell that I just left home not long ago. "

The waiter didn't know what kind of drama Tang Wan was up to, so he nodded hesitantly.

"Come on, let's drink this fine wine alone. It's too boring. It's not as interesting as the waiter." Will you have a drink with me? ”

“Absolutely not, how can we, the servants, drink the guests’ wine?” "

"If the shopkeeper knew, he would definitely break my legs. "

Tang Wan pretended to be drunk and said angrily: "What kind of shopkeeper is this? I bought this wine and I invited you to drink it. What right does he have to criticize you! "

"If he wants to find trouble, let him come to me! "

The waiter saw that Tang Wan seemed angry and did not dare to offend him. After all, he was a guest officer, and he had also coveted Tianxianglou Baihua Brew for a long time, but he had no money to enjoy it. , since Tang Wan was having a treat today, he accepted the invitation.

After three drinks, the waiter started chatting and introduced Tang Wan to the history of Jincheng and the surrounding scenery. Scenic spots and rumors about the rivers and lakes of Sichuan and Sichuan, no matter what you heard or saw, they all told you happily.

Tang Wan saw that the heat had reached the end, looked at the waiter with bright eyes, and asked secretly: "Brother, second brother, do you know any way to make money?"

This question But the waiter was confused by the question, and his mind turned around a few times before he came back to his senses. He first thought about what the problem was. If I knew how to make money, could I work as a waiter here?

Then I thought, looking at this man's lavish spending and weird behavior, the questions he asked must not be ordinary. Could he be one of those people in the world who licks blood from his knife edge all day long?

Then I thought about it again. It is said that people in the world are unruly and behave strangely. They will draw swords when they are happy or angry. Could he be asking me about the business of killing people and selling goods, but I am living in such a long life. I've never killed a chicken, so how can I know where to start?

If I pissed him off, would he kill me on the spot? Even though the Golden Knife Alliance will definitely not sit idly by and ignore its restaurants, I only have one life. If I die, who am I going to talk to for explanation? Lord of Hell?

The waiter's thoughts suddenly changed, and a smile uglier than crying appeared on his face, and he said: "This young hero, please spare my life!"

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