Chapter 156: Seeing the old treasurer for the third time

Deep lessons need to be irrigated with wine.

Chen Guanlou called Lu Datou to Zui Xiang Lou to drink; the sisters at Zui Xiang Lou were the most gentle and sensible, with clear prices, not cheating children or old people.

He carried his wine glass, humming a little tune.

Lu Datou pushed away the little lady beside him and waved his hand to let them retreat. They didn't need to be served here.

"Chen Tou, Lou Ge'er, you are a bit wrong! What happened?"

"I said I was cheated by a little widow, do you believe it?"

"The little widow across from your house? Did she cheat your money?"

Chen Guanlou shook his head.

Lu Datou was confused, "Did she cheat you?"

Chen Guanlou shook his head again.

Lu Datou was even more confused, "Since she didn't cheat your money, and didn't cheat you, what kind of anger are you having? I thought your silver was cheated away, making me worry for nothing."

Lu Datou was very disdainful of Chen Guanlou's sentimentality, a problem!

Chen Guanlou was tongue-tied and had nothing to say.

Yes, he seemed to have lost nothing, so why was he uncomfortable in his heart, and had been in a bad mood for several days. It was because he was cheated, and he, who considered himself smart, was actually cheated twice in a row.

The most poisonous woman's heart!

It was just that this matter couldn't be said. He could only pick up the wine glass and drink sullen wine.

"If you ask me, as long as the silver is still there, isn't it just a little widow, I can find ten little widows for you. Which kind do you want, is it the one across from your house. I'll find one for you, if not exactly the same, at least not inferior."

"Don't worry about me, I didn't covet the little widow. Today is just purely drinking."

"Really didn't covet?" Lu Datou didn't believe it.

Chen Guanlou insisted, "No!"

"If you didn't covet, that's good. Do you still remember the old treasurer? I saw him a while ago, and he asked about you, letting you go over for tea when you have time. I was busy, so I forgot about this."

"The old treasurer is looking for me?" Chen Guanlou was very confused. The first time he saw the old treasurer, he was in his true face. The second time he saw the old treasurer, he changed his face. He wouldn't have been seen through by the old treasurer, would he?

"Anyway, the old treasurer told you to go over for tea when you have time."

"Better to choose a day than to hit the day; anyway, I have nothing to do tonight, let's go, I'll accompany you to the gambling house for a turn."

After speaking, Chen Guanlou got up and walked out.

"Really going?" Lu Datou hurriedly drank the wine in the cup, reluctant to pay the already paid wine money, and simply carried the wine pot with him, "Wait for me, don't walk so fast!"

The street was cold, and pushing the door into the gambling house, good fellow, it was hot, people were noisy, and the roof being lifted wasn't enough to describe it. In the middle of winter, a group of gamblers were shirtless, sweating from nervousness. That intense scene, those who didn't know would think they were on the battlefield fighting a war.

After notification, they very smoothly went to the second floor and saw the old treasurer.

The old treasurer was sitting in the old position as always, with a blanket covering his legs.

Compared to the first meeting, Chen Guanlou was now more calm. Not only because they had met three times and were familiar, but more importantly, he was stronger!

Compared to the first meeting, he was stronger, so he was more calm and composed. Having experienced the contest with a third-rank peak warrior, facing a fourth-rank warrior, he didn't feel empty in his heart.

This calmness and confidence came from the improvement of strength.

Although he hadn't fought with a fourth-rank warrior, he had a confidence from the bottom of his heart that he could try. Even if he wasn't an enemy, he had the confidence to retreat completely.

It was this calmness and confidence that made the old treasurer look at him a few more times, his heart curious.

"We meet again. Little friend, please sit."

"Paying respects to the old gentleman, wishing the old gentleman health!"

"Health, health, everyone is healthy. Your Chen family is going to flourish!"

"Old gentleman, don't tell jokes. I am a person who has gone out of the five degrees of mourning; whether I flourish or not doesn't change the fact that I am a prison guard."

"Little friend, don't be humble."

The two chatted about family matters, and Chen Guanlou took the opportunity to lead the topic to today's purpose, "I heard from Brother Datou that the old gentleman wants to see me. The kid came today, and I hope the old gentleman won't be stingy with his guidance."

"Guidance is not worth mentioning." The old treasurer waved his hand, "There have been some movements in the market recently, and there have also been some news. Last time you were looking for the child, a nameless hero appeared, coming without a shadow and going without a trace, doing a great thing, and afterward no matter who investigated, no traces could be found. But, in the end, it was because you were looking for the child that you led out this nameless hero. The old man has a kind heart, just wanting to remind you all to be careful when going out recently. Someone is determined to get the nameless hero, and perhaps they will start from you all."

Chen Guanlou's eyebrows sank, "These abductors are so domineering, abducting children is not enough, and they still want to seek private revenge. They really aren't afraid of being killed to their lair by the nameless hero?"

"Hahaha... where there are people, there are abductors. For thousands of years, have you ever heard of anyone killing to the abductor's lair? A cunning rabbit has three burrows; as long as one abductor is still alive, this business can be done."

Chen Guanlou hummed, "Many thanks to the old gentleman for the reminder, I will be careful. I just hope there will be no more abductors in the world."

"Little friend, remember, don't let an egg touch a stone. In the future, if you are lucky enough to see the nameless hero, tell him on behalf of the old man that individual power is limited, and one must learn to borrow strength to strike. As a warrior, joining the imperial court or relying on a sect is not shameful. This is the act of a wise man."

Chen Guanlou got up, bowed solemnly, and said seriously: "The old gentleman's teachings, the kid will keep in mind. In the future, if there is really a chance to see the nameless hero, I will definitely tell him truthfully."

"Go." The old treasurer picked up his tea to send the guest away.

Chen Guanlou bowed and exited, going down to the second floor.

Lu Datou was already fighting fiercely in front of the gambling table, and Chen Guanlou directly grabbed his collar and pulled him out of the gambling house.

Lu Datou was unwilling, "Chen Tou, your matter is finished, you can just leave, why do you have to manage me."

"Tomorrow morning I have to be on duty, and you intend to stay up all night again? Are you afraid that Xu Fugui won't have a chance to discipline you? Also, I saw sister-in-law a few days ago, and the money for the child's private school next year hasn't been given yet. You have money to go to the gambling house to be dashing, but no money to give the child private school money, you are really a man."

Lu Datou was very embarrassed, being taught a lesson by a junior brother more than ten years younger than him, it was really shameful.

"Fine, fine, fine, I will pay the child's private school money first, is this okay."

"Don't just pay with your mouth, take the money out."

"What for?" Lu Datou covered his money bag, looking vigilant.

Chen Guanlou rolled his eyes silently, "I will give the money to sister-in-law for you, lest you secretly run back in a while and lose all the money."

"Hehehe..." Lu Datou was embarrassed to admit it; he indeed had this plan, planning to secretly run back to continue gambling. He didn't expect to be seen through.

Unwillingly, he took out the money bag and was still calculating.

Chen Guanlou didn't indulge him, grabbed the money bag, and took all the money inside, totaling only three taels and one mace of silver. A dignified Heavenly Prison prison guard, managing the C-block prison, a group of defeated martial arts losers who were slaughtered, actually only had this little silver on him.

Sigh, income has plummeted!

Gamblers are hopeless! ===== CHAPTER 157 =====