Tian Yuan

In this way, Chen Qingyuan became a long-term worker in Miaofu Inn without knowing it, and had a small house that could shelter him from the wind and rain. Although it was small, it was countless times better than the bridge hole and the corner of the wall.

A few months ago, I came to the inn to ask for a job, but was rejected. Unexpectedly, today I got lucky and got a place to live permanently.

That night, Miss Miao had someone prepare two sets of clean clothes and delivered them to Chen Qingyuan. She also came over to lecture him, "What's your name, kid?"

"Chen...Six."

Chen Qingyuan gave the alias he often used.

"I will call you Xiao Liuzi from now on." Miss Miao nodded and said seriously, "Starting tomorrow, you will follow Agui and help him to get familiar with the work process."

As he spoke, he pointed to the young man next to him, who was the waiter he had met before.

The young man's name was Agui. He was very surprised and genuinely happy to see Chen Qingyuan become a member of the inn. He grinned at Chen Qingyuan and winked at him.

"Yes." Chen Qingyuan returned Agui's smile, and then nodded in response to Miss Miao.

"I don't want you to be so dirty when I see you tomorrow." Miss Miao said seriously, "Also, if you slack off at work or do anything that harms the interests of the inn, I will definitely kick you out without mercy."

"understood."

Chen Qingyuan replied.

"Go to the kitchen and boil some hot water, and cook it well."

After saying this, Miss Miao turned around and left, her movements quick and decisive, without any delay.

After the young lady left, everyone dared to relax, the pressure suddenly dropped, and they began to chatter.

Everyone was very friendly to Chen Qingyuan and told him that he could ask any questions he didn't understand and not to keep them to himself.

Those who can be hired as long-term workers by Miaofu Inn are all kind-hearted people. It is normal for them to have some minor frictions with each other occasionally, and they will not do anything excessive.

"I never thought we would meet here."

Agui was very enthusiastic, and his words were full of surprise.

"fate."

Chen Qingyuan replied with a smile.

"How did you get in?"

Agui helped Chen Qingyuan boil water, chatting with him while he was busy.

"I met a lady on the road and got her taken in."

Chen Qingyuan gave a brief explanation.

"Then you are really lucky." Agui sighed, "These days there are wars and natural disasters. It is really not easy for people like us who live at the bottom of society to make a living."

The two chatted for a long time and became more familiar with each other.

"The water is hot, you wash yourself, I'm going to rest."

Agui yawned and felt very tired.

"Okay." Chen Qingyuan carried a bucket of hot water to the open space in the backyard, put on a pair of tight shorts, and started taking a bath.

Looking up, there are countless stars.

The dim moonlight allows people to see some things in the dark night, so as not to fall into the pitch-black abyss where one cannot see one’s hand in front of one’s face.

After taking a shower and changing into clean clothes, I lay down on the hard wooden bed and gradually fell asleep.

The next morning, I heard a noise outside. I lost my sleepiness and got up quickly.

When I pushed the door open, I saw a dozen farmhands busy at work.

"We have to go to the east of the city to move goods and buy vegetables today, so be quick and don't be lazy."

Ah Gui walked straight to Chen Qingyuan, explained today's task, and then took out a steamed bun wrapped in white cloth from his arms and handed it to him: "Your breakfast, eat it quickly, so that you will have the strength to work later."

"Thank you." After saying thank you, Chen Qingyuan quickly finished his steamed bun and followed Agui to help with the work.

Miss Miao often comes to the backyard to supervise, which makes her feel more at ease.

When he saw Chen Qingyuan wearing clean clothes, he secretly said, "This boy looks okay, not so sloppy anymore."

After a busy day, give the leftovers to those in need.

Only in this way can they return to their respective rooms and have a good rest.

This kind of life lasted for a while, and Chen Qingyuan gradually got used to it.

What forms habits is not only life, but also Miss Miao's mouth.

As soon as he opens his mouth, he starts with a scolding.

"You're so slow, like a woman. Can you be faster?"

"Wang Xiaoer, how come the clothes that I asked Aunt Liu to mend for you last month are torn again? Can you be more careful?"

"Old Guo, don't think that just because you're fifty years old, I won't scold you. I asked you to catch those two rats on the third floor, why haven't you done it yet? Are you satisfied only if you chase the guests away?"

"And you, Xiao Liuzi, you are like a mute every day. Is your mouth sewn shut? Or is it because I didn't give you anything to eat? Don't you even have the strength to speak?"

Early in the morning, as she was about to open the door to welcome guests, Miss Miao began to speak.

The little six she was referring to was naturally Chen Qingyuan who was mopping the floor in the lobby of the inn.

Listening to the young lady's loud rebuke, Chen Qingyuan had a blank expression on his face and ignored it.

"I'm talking to you. Are you deaf?"

When you talk about others, you will always get a few responses, but Chen Qingyuan is special and rarely gives feedback. Therefore, Miss Miao is quite depressed.

"I heard."

Chen Qingyuan stopped mopping the floor, turned around and looked at Miss Miao, his voice flat.

"Then you kept silent."

Miss Miao questioned.

"I don't know what to say."

Chen Qingyuan replied.

"Then how do you know to eat?"

Looking at Chen Qingyuan's calm face, Miss Miao inexplicably felt powerless, as if she had punched cotton.

"Because I'm hungry." said Chen Qingyuan.

"Did I owe you something in my previous life? I took you in out of kindness, but now you're the one making me angry."

Miss Miao said loudly.

"Miss, if you don't like me, you can kick me out."

Chen Qingyuan speaks his mind.

Instantly, everyone was stunned and looked over, some in shock, some in admiration.

He is really a brave man who dares to confront the lady head on!

"......" Hearing this, Miss Miao's chest rose and fell violently with anger. After holding it in for a long time, she yelled, "Get lost!"

"Where are you going?"

Chen Qingyuan placed the broom against the wall, mentally prepared to be driven away.

"Go to the backyard and cut vegetables." Seeing this, Miss Miao pointed at her nose and cursed: "If I didn't feel sorry for you, I would have kicked you out a long time ago. You dare to talk back, I can't bear it. I will punish you by making you eat one less bowl of rice tonight. I will starve you to death, you bastard."

"Oh."

No matter how harshly you scold him, Chen Qingyuan has no reaction.

The word "Oh" almost made Miss Miao break down.

"What are you looking at? Don't you have anything to do?"

He really couldn't hold it back any longer, so he vented his anger to the rest of the people, scaring them so much that they trembled and quickly lowered their heads to return to their work.