The next day, at the beginning of Mao Shi.

It was pitch dark inside the shack, and a few firelights could be seen leaking in through the cracks in the door.

After Chen Chu woke up, he touched his side but found nothing.

"Cat?" Chen Chu called softly, but no one answered.

He put on his clothes and stood up, opened the door and walked out.

The morning breeze outside is refreshing and the sky is filled with stars.

The cat squatted in front of the stove, staring at the jumping flames in a daze, its little face being reflected in and out of light.

Steam is rising from the earthenware pot on the stove.

"You need to get up so early to cook." Chen Chu approached.

"Well..." Mao'er turned around after hearing the sound. She cried hard last night. At this moment, her peach blossom eyes were still slightly red and swollen, but a smile appeared on her face unconsciously, "The official is going to the city today.

How can I let you do things when you are hungry..."

After a simple breakfast, candles were also lit in the other houses that were going into the city today. There were noises, and it seemed that they were getting up.

But Mao'er called Chen Chu into the shack.

"Here, the official has changed into new clothes."

There is a new suit of clothes folded at the end of the bed, and a pair of new boots next to it.

Chen Chu unfolded it and looked at it, and found that it was a loose long coat. This was his first time wearing a long coat, so he was a little awkward.

Seeing him like this, Mao'er took the initiative to step forward, stood on tiptoes and carefully adjusted the collar, then took a soap silk ribbon and put it around Chen Chu's waist to tie it for him.

After a while, everything is ready.

Plain white dark moire straight-seam wide shirt, tied with a soap silk ribbon at the waist, and short high-heeled boots.

Chen Chu's height is already outstanding at the moment. Of course, he can't compare with that beast Yao Changzi.

I have been doing farm work for half a year, and my body is much stronger. It is the time to "look thin when wearing clothes, and look fat when taking off clothes".

This set of clothes and shoes sewn by Mao'er himself gives off a rich and handsome look.

The cat took a step back. The more he looked at it, the more satisfied he became. He couldn't help but grin.

Chen Chu turned around in a circle and said jokingly: "Last night, he said that I'm not allowed to do this and that I'm not allowed to do that, but he also made me a nice dress, just in case the female bandit who blocked the road fell in love with her.

What should I do?"

"Hmph~" Mao'er raised his little fist and shook it in front of Chen Chu, wrinkled his nose and said, "Let's see who dares! One cat will fight one, two cats will fight one pair!"

After saying that, Mao'er stepped forward and tugged on the hem of the new clothes to smooth out the slight wrinkles on it.

Just at this time, Yang Dalang's shout sounded outside the door: "Brother Chu, Tianxiao, get up and go on your way."

When Chen Chu heard this, he turned around and walked toward the door, but felt a slight resistance behind him and couldn't help but turn around.

But he saw Mao'er still holding the corner of his clothes and not letting go.

Chen Chu asked strangely: "What's wrong? Is there anything else?"

The cat first looked back at the sleeping tiger, and then took half a step forward, standing straight in front of Chen Chu, staring at him with watery peach blossom eyes, silently.

Chen Chu was stunned for a moment before he realized... He was going for a hug...

This requirement must naturally be met.

He smiled, opened his arms and took the cat into his arms.

Mao'er obediently rubbed her little face against Chen Chu's chest and murmured: "The officials will come back early after finishing their work... Don't be greedy for the beautiful scenery outside, remember that Cat is still waiting for you at home...

....."

......

Entering the city at this time.

Along the way, Chen Chu dusted the front of his new clothes from time to time.

There is some dust on it, which was accidentally rubbed on when picking fruits in the morning.

But his careful attitude attracted Yang Dalang's sour words, "Aiyou, whose rich son is this, how can he be with us?"

Well, others are wearing coarse cloth and short brown clothes, but Chen Chu is wearing a long brocade gown, and the most slutty white color.

Brother Chen, you are out of touch with the masses!

"Da Lang, don't be jealous. Although you don't have new clothes to wear, you don't have a wife either."

So, Chen Chu reminded this single dog again.

After entering the city, the group went straight to Tianshui Lane.

Zhang Bao happened to be at home today.

Without exchanging a few words, Yang Youtian asked about the last time Yang Zhen and his group entered the city.

"Godfather, I have really wronged Dalang and the others this time." Zhang Bao sat on the stone bench, stroking his beard and said: "I was there that night, Dalang, Brother Chu and the others really wanted to talk...

.."

When Uncle Yang heard that several people were staying at Zhang Bao's house that night, he couldn't help but nodded and said, "Brother Bao, I believe what you say." Then, Old Man Yang turned back and scolded Yang Zhen: "Even if you're not kidding me, I'll punish you by kneeling down."

It's not a waste to be late, who told you not to tell me earlier."

This... isn't this just the father-son version that ignores the facts?

"Dad, how many times have I explained this to you at home? But you don't believe me! You believe Brother Bao's words..." Yang Zhen said unjustly.

"Can you compare with Brother Bao? Brother Bao is an upright man and doesn't like women..."

...No, Zhang Bao, a senior customer of Caiwei Pavilion and an expert in bird walking, doesn’t like women?

Uncle, when did you become blind!

Look at how serious he is pretending to be. His urine is split, okay!

Chen Chu couldn't help but look over, with a serious look on his face. Zhang Bao, who was listening to Yang Youtian's teachings, suddenly took advantage of his uncle not paying attention and secretly winked at Chen Chu.

...Oh, this Diaomao is quite naughty and cute.

Early noon.

Ximen Gong, who had received the news, sent someone to the Zhang family to invite Chen Chu and others to a banquet.

But Old Man Yang said he didn’t want to go, because he didn’t want to deal with officials...

If he doesn't go, Zhang Bao will naturally stay at home.

Chen Chu, Dalang and the eldest son followed the servants of the Ximen family to the Yingxian Tower in the city.

Due to its geographical location, Tongshan County became the distribution center for smuggled goods from Qi and Zhou.

Although cross-border smuggling caravans are risky, the profit returns are worth the risk.

After each handover is completed, the caravan members and merchants will naturally feel happy.

This has led to abnormal industry development in the city. There are more than ten brothels, large and small, in a small town with a population of only a few thousand.

Among them, the most famous and luxurious one is Caiwei Pavilion, and the second one is Yingxian Pavilion...

The boy led several people into the private room, where officials from Ximen were already waiting.

As soon as they met, Ximen Gong burst into hearty laughter.

He does have reason to be happy.

A few days ago, the first batch of Zhuyan fruit sellers arrived at Xinyang Army in the south of Huaishui River. In just one day, two of the fruits were sold out.

Chen Chu has a mature marketing model here, so Ximen Gong doesn’t need to work hard to promote it.

We directly invited two storytellers to give lectures on "The Legend of Journey to the West" in the local area. With the support of the stories, the popularity of Zhuyanguo increased repeatedly.

In the past few days, there has been a rush for goods.

In the past, the main goods sold by Qihuang were: northern pearls, leather and fur, cattle and horses, silver coins, and medicinal materials.

However, among these goods, cattle and horses are living animals and are the most difficult to traffic; leather can be used as armor, and crossing the border to aid the enemy is strictly prohibited and carries the highest risk.

The medicinal materials are thin and heavy, and the price/performance ratio is not high.

That is to say, Beizhu is suitable for transportation, but due to extreme scarcity, it is often difficult to organize the supply of goods.

However, Zhuyanguo does not have the above problems at all. Not only is the weight reasonable, but the unit price is extremely high.

It is simply a good thing tailor-made for smuggling!

"Mr. Chen, let's try this distant mountain sunset. How does it compare with Caiwei Pavilion?"

The food and wine were served, and the last dish turned out to be scrambled eggs with tomatoes.

However, at this time, Yingxian Tower had been renamed Yuanshan Sunset...

Yellow fried chicken eggs, covered in red juice.
To be continued...