Chapter 4 of 10
Chapter 4
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After leaving the hospital, Su Qiubai finally remembered that his taxi was still parked halfway in the neighborhood.
Thinking it was not good, he ran back with trepidation, almost getting scolded to death by the gatekeeper, who even threatened to puncture his tires if he ever saw the broken taxi parked halfway again!
Su Qiubai apologized repeatedly and finally managed to get his car back.
Once in the car, he immediately noticed the navigation system still stuck on the screen for adding peach blossom points. He inwardly cursed the unreliable thing, which had wasted his five growth points, almost exhausting him and earning him a bit of disdain.
But before he had taken a few steps forward, that voice sounded again.
"Wu Song needs your help, location: Yanggu County... Please confirm whether to accept!"
He slammed on the brakes, stopping the car. After hesitating for a moment, Su Qiubai clicked to confirm.
"Mission accepted, navigation starting... Turn left at the next traffic light intersection."
Su Qiubai felt somewhat uneasy. The teleportation last night had happened while he was completely clueless, but today he would have to experience it properly.
However, to his surprise, it was surprisingly simple. On a deserted street, his vision blurred, and when he looked again, the surroundings had already changed.
An ancient, long street, with low, flat houses on both sides, people dressed in coarse clothes, and a noisy street... This was the Song Dynasty?
Driving a car into the Song Dynasty, he was probably the first one to do it!
He felt inexplicably happy. Through the window, he saw Wu Song walking over quickly, and the passersby peering curiously from both sides.
"Indeed, my brother has come. Wu Song thought we would not meet again for a long time, but unexpectedly, we meet again after just one day. Brother, please come in."
As soon as he got out of the car, Wu Song laughed and hugged Su Qiubai's arm, almost dislocating the small frame of the experienced driver.
Coughing a few times, Su Qiubai was also very excited and didn't worry about the car being parked illegally, following Wu Song into the house.
But after just a few steps, a thud hit his head, and he almost fell over.
Looking up, he saw a beautiful face peeking out from a small window.
With crescent eyebrows, cherry lips, a face like peach blossoms, and eyes like clear water, Su Qiubai was momentarily captivated.
"Please don't blame my brother, that is my sister-in-law..."
Wu Song looked a bit embarrassed, nudging Su Qiubai's arm, and he finally came to his senses.
"Oh, oh... It's fine, your sister-in-law... your sister-in-law! Pan Jinlian!"
At first, he hadn't paid much attention, but halfway through his sentence, Su Qiubai's jaw dropped in shock!
It was Pan Jinlian! The woman more influential than the four great beauties! No wonder she was so beautiful...
However, the hit he had just received seemed familiar somehow.
While pondering, Su Qiubai followed Wu Song into the house.
"This is my brother, Wu Da, also known as Wu Dalang." As soon as they entered, Wu Song pointed to a man around thirty by the door and introduced him.
After a careful look, Su Qiubai thought to himself that it was said that Shi Nai'an was jealous of Wu Dalang's beautiful wife, which is why he portrayed him so poorly in "Water Margin."
Now, looking at him, it was indeed true!
Wu Dalang, though not as impressive as Wu Song, was definitely not a short, scrawny man.
Just as they were greeting each other, footsteps came from the stairs, and turning around, it was indeed Pan Jinlian coming down.
Not having seen her clearly through the window earlier, now, upon a closer look, Su Qiubai found her even more beautiful, with every gesture and smile exuding a unique charm, far from the seductive and alluring image in the book.
"Accidentally hitting the benefactor, please do not blame. I heard from my uncle that if it weren't for the benefactor's help, he might not have crossed Jingyang Ridge and come to Yanggu County, and the brothers might not have met so soon. Please accept my gratitude..."
As she spoke, Pan Jinlian half-knelt down.
Su Qiubai, known as an experienced driver, was at a loss, not knowing what to say, especially in front of a woman who had such a profound impact on Chinese history.
Finally, they all sat down at the table, and Su Qiubai had the chance to ask Wu Song how he had called him over.
Wu Song was also puzzled and handed Su Qiubai something.
Looking down, it was a remote control with a red button. Wu Song said he had pressed this button in the morning, and somehow, Su Qiubai had arrived.
He had a rough idea of what was happening. This remote control was probably a kind of summoner, and pressing the button allowed Su Qiubai to receive a request across time and space.
After all the misunderstanding, but since he was already here, he might as well have a meal, right!
Besides, Pan Jinlian was cooking!
Everyone, this is a meal cooked by Pan Jinlian, with Wu Song offering you drinks and Wu Dalang serving you dishes!
Have you ever thought about it? Have you ever experienced it?
Su Qiubai was delighted, taking pictures with his phone. He had already met Wu Song, but not Wu Dalang and Pan Jinlian.
Seeing her own picture, she was quite startled, but after a while, she got used to it and even seemed to enjoy it!
"If you like it, I'll bring one for you next time."
Actually, there were too many of his own things in the phone, otherwise, seeing how much Pan Jinlian liked it, Su Qiubai would have given it to her directly.
"How can I accept this! Brother, don't do this, it will cause trouble for a woman."
Wu Dalang immediately refused and glared at his wife, whose face turned red, and she waved her hands.
"We are brothers, why be so formal! It's just a phone! I can afford it! I'll bring it back for you in a few days, it's no big deal!"
Seeing Su Qiubai's firm attitude, Wu Dalang finally agreed, and Pan Jinlian was very happy, constantly serving Su Qiubai dishes.
"Brother, since Su Qiubai insists on giving it, don't refuse."
After drinking for a while, Wu Song spoke, first addressing Wu Dalang, then turning to Su Qiubai.
"Brother has come from afar, and I have nothing good to offer. The tiger from Jingyang Ridge is still in the backyard. I will go and skin it to make a coat for you!"
As he spoke, Wu Song stood up, which scared Su Qiubai.
Oh no, if you really give me that skin, I'll probably be sent to the police station in a few days.
But Su Qiubai didn't know how to refuse Wu Song's gesture. After hesitating for a long time, he finally came up with a solution.
"Brother, I don't want the skin. Just give me some meat; I've never eaten tiger meat before!"
Hearing this, Wu Song's face fell.
"What do you want the meat for? Brother, are you looking down on Wu Song? Or do you think one tiger skin is too little? I'll go to the ridge tonight and hunt a few more!"
Before he finished speaking, Wu Song started to swing his fists.
Su Qiubai quickly stopped him, repeatedly trying to calm him down, and it took a lot of effort to finally make Wu Song calm down.
After a long explanation, the two brothers finally agreed to give only the meat, not the skin.
"It's really strange, everyone else wants the skin, but the benefactor wants the meat."
Seeing that the two brothers were not very happy, Pan Jinlian laughed and said, making Su Qiubai blush.
Su Qiubai originally thought that a small piece of tiger meat would be enough, but when Wu Song finally prepared it for him, he realized how big a mistake he had made.
Just a quick look, and it was at least three hundred pounds!
Wu Song insisted that Su Qiubai take it all, and the trunk was already full, and he was about to put it in the second row of seats. Finally, after much persuasion, Su Qiubai managed to talk him out of it.
After the meal, it was time to leave. Just as he was about to go, someone knocked on the door.
It turned out to be Wu Song's neighbor, Aunt Wang!
She was also a historical figure! Although her reputation wasn't good, Su Qiubai still went up to take a picture with her.
The old lady was quite startled, and it took Pan Jinlian a long time to calm her down. Then she looked at Wu Dalang and said,
"Wu Da, I have inquired, and Li Ergo's carriage went to Cangzhou yesterday and can't be found."
Hearing Aunt Wang's words, Wu Dalang hadn't spoken, but Pan Jinlian immediately looked anxious.
"What can we do? Am I to never see Xiaodie again..." She almost started crying.
Wu Dalang was also helpless, sighed, and prepared to comfort his wife.
"What's going on?" Su Qiubai couldn't help but ask, thinking that since they had given him such a big tiger, if they had any difficulties, he might be able to help.
Hearing Su Qiubai's question, Wu Dalang sighed again and said, "My wife has a childhood friend named Xiaodie, who grew up in a wealthy family. A few days ago, she sent a message saying she was seriously ill and wanted to see my wife one last time, but I couldn't find a suitable carriage."
Halfway through, Su Qiubai blinked.
Damn, it's just a little thing, no need to cry! Just say it earlier!
"Where is Xiaodie's home?" Su Qiubai asked again.
"Three hundred miles away. Do you have a solution?" Wu Dalang probably noticed Su Qiubai's strange expression and asked tentatively. Pan Jinlian, standing beside him, opened her eyes wide, full of hope.
Su Qiubai patted his chest and smiled.
"Easy, half an hour! I'll take your sister-in-law to Xiaodie's doorstep!"