Siheyuan: I am a big capitalist after the founding of the People's Republic of China

Wen San, who was held by Li Zihang's hand, felt relieved at this time. He was called to the table to drink again.

Uncle Qi: "Wen San, you have drunk a little bit of wine, but you don't know who your master is. How did you survive from the Min Kingdom to the present day?"

To be honest, Li Zihang had never had his head touched by anyone except his grandparents since he was a child. So he was a little uncomfortable when Wen San touched his head.

Wen San: "To be honest, I've been slapped a lot because of drinking. I've been slapped by the Japanese, by the guy named Sun, and by the cat. There are only a few people in this city who are famous and lucky enough to have never been slapped by me.

Gouzi: "Wensan! You have a big mouth. Drink less in the future. Although it is a new society, but if you can't control your mouth, you will get into trouble sooner or later because of drinking."

Uncle Qi: "Go ahead, Wensan, you're going to get a beating."

Wen San took a bite of the food and said, "I'm lucky to have met Master Li. If it were someone else, I would have been beaten up today, not to mention drinking and eating. People have been divided into different classes since ancient times, but after drinking, I don't know who I am anymore."

Uncle Qi: "Wen San, so Hua Mao has also beaten you before. He was a subordinate of Xiao Jianbiao from the Nancheng Sanhe Gang."

Wen San: "Yes, it's that grandson, but the grass on both of their graves is already ten feet high. Let him beat me, Wen Ye. Those who beat me, Wen Ye, will never have a good ending."

At this time, Gou Zi, who had just hit Wen San's hand, looked very unhappy and said to Wen San in a serious tone, "Wen San, there is something behind your words! I just hit your hand and you said that."

Wen San also recovered at this time, and quickly waved his hands and said, "Brother Gou, I didn't mean that. I was talking about those bastards in the past. You, I really didn't mean that."

Uncle Qi also responded to Wen San at this time: "Brother Gou, I heard that Wen San didn't mean that, you are overthinking it. Wen San, quickly accompany Brother Gou to play one."

Wen San then picked up the wine glass and drank a glass as punishment, then clinked glasses with Gou Zi.

Gou Zi, who had just finished drinking, said: "Wen San, if you don't get beaten for your mouth, who will? You haven't even drunk three liang of wine, but you're already talking and doing nonsense."

Uncle Qi: "Let's change the subject. I don't know what Wen San said just now."

Wen San: "Yes, Brother Qi is right. I'm sorry, you two, I had a few drinks and couldn't keep my mouth shut. I said something that might make you two brothers unhappy. Please forgive me."

Uncle Qi: "Wen San, you've been working a lot these past two years, didn't you save any money?"

Wen San: "Why save money? I am rich at midnight and poor at dawn. I can't keep any money in my pocket."

Gouzi: "Then tell me where you spent the money. The restaurant provides two meals a day. You don't have to rent a house. Can't you save the money?"

Wen San chuckled a few times and glanced at them embarrassedly: "As a man, I always have some needs. I can't afford to go to the Eight Great Hutongs, but I go to this Banyanmen quite often. Plus, I like to drink. Every night I order half a catty of white wine, with some snacks. This money is gone just like that."

Aunt Qi came to urge Decai and Dewang to go to bed. Li Zihang was still very excited about what happened today. He didn't want to sleep, so he said to Aunt Qi: "Aunt, I really can't sleep. I have nothing to do tomorrow. I will go back to sleep when I am tired."

So Aunt Seven took the two brothers to bed.

In the gatehouse, Li Dewang took off his clothes and said to his mother: "Mom, you don't know how majestic my great grandfather and I were today. Hundreds of people saluted my great grandfather and me. I was frightened, but I was able to talk to them and return the salute without changing my expression."

Decai: "Mom! The money is piled up like a mountain. I have never seen so much money in my life. I feel that my life is worth it."

Aunt Qi listened to her son's words and said unhappily, "How old are you? You still think your life is worth it. You will have a chance to see the money in the future. And! Our whole family depends on your great grandfather and little brother for food. You must protect your little brother when you are outside. Don't let him get hurt."

Decai Dewang: "Don't worry, mom, we will never let anyone hurt me."

Aunt Qi: "Don't forget the rules I taught you. You must put Xiaohang first when you are out there. Don't do anything out of line. You have seen it today. Xiaohang is the successor of this family. Don't have any inappropriate thoughts. Otherwise, I will beat you two to death without your father's help. And then I will commit suicide."

Dewang: "Mom, don't worry, we don't have that idea at all. We won't have that idea. We know that this home belongs to Xiaohang."

Aunt Qi: "That makes me feel relieved. Your great grandfather, great grandmother and Xiaohang are very good to our family. They don't treat us as outsiders at all. But we can't forget our roots. Besides, compare yourself with others. Our family lives like a god. Many people are jealous of our family. So you must be content."

Decai: "Mom knows. You should get out now. My brother and I are going to sleep."

Aunt Qi turned off the lights for her two sons and went out.

In the restaurant, a few people were still drinking and chatting. Li Zihang was also sitting aside and listening.

Wen San: "In this city, from south to north, from the inner city to the outer nine gates, I have been to every corner over the years. From the eight big buildings to the eight big alleys, I have never eaten there or been inside them. But if you want me to tell you which restaurant has the best chef's specialty and which top star is the prettiest, I can still tell you."

Uncle Seven: "Don't brag. You haven't even eaten there, nor been inside, so how do you know the food is delicious, or which chef has the prettiest face?"

Wen San became smart again after hearing this: "Seventh Master, yes. I have never eaten there, nor have I been inside. But when I was pulling a cart, I waited for customers at the door. These are all what the customers said. You may not believe if one or two people say which chef on duty has which dish is delicious. But if dozens or hundreds of people say it, you can't help but believe it. I used to pull in the top performers in these eight alleys. You say I can tell who is the most beautiful one after another!"

After hearing what Wen San said, Gou Zi joked to Uncle Qi: "Seventh uncle, what you said really proves the old saying. Have you ever seen a pig run before you have eaten pork? This Wen San has never eaten a bite of meat, but he knows all the wrinkles on a pig's body."

The three drank two bottles of liquor, but they were still not satisfied. So Uncle Qi took out another bottle of Moutai from his grandfather. Then he cut a plate of braised beef and stewed vegetables that the family had prepared for the next day.

Wen San was a little drunk at this time. Looking at the wine that Uncle Qi brought out, he said, "It's better to enjoy the coolness under the big tree. I have never drunk Moutai in my life. If I hadn't come to Master Li's house today, I would never be willing to drink this wine in my life."

Uncle Qi: "Come on, I think you've had enough to drink. If you drink a little more, I'll find you a piece of land, and you can sleep here tonight."

"Brother Gou, why don't you sleep here today? I'll ask your sister-in-law to say hello to my sister-in-law so that she won't worry."

Gouzi: "Then I'll trouble you, my sister-in-law. It's winter, and you have to run errands for me."

Uncle Seven: "It's okay, it's only a mile away. It only takes a few minutes to ride a bike. Come on! Let's continue drinking."

Wen San: "By the way, I've been to Master Li's house many times before."

Uncle Qi and Gou Zi looked at each other.

Gouzi looked at Wen San and said, "What do you mean?"

Wen San drank a lot and said, "In the 1930s, at least we hadn't fought against the Japanese yet. I remember that Master Li's house was under construction for a while."

"At that time, I didn't have a job as a driver yet, so I looked for work everywhere. I came to Master Li's house and worked as a laborer. I pulled cartloads of dirt out of the city. The dirt was enough to pile up a small hill. This wasn't just renovating the house, it was like building a palace. I was curious, so one night after work, I hid secretly to see what was being built in the yard."

"Guess what I saw."

Uncle Qi and Gou Zi shook their heads together.

Wen San continued, "You don't know, but in your backyard, more than an acre of land was dug out. It was more than ten meters deep. It was like an abyss, and I almost fell in. My god, I was so scared that I almost screamed."

"I worked for a few more days, and the more I thought about it, the more something seemed wrong. I guess this was a secret room dug by some wealthy family. The more I thought about it, the more scared I became. I made up an excuse to quit because I was afraid of being silenced." Wen San took a sip of wine and paused.

Uncle Qi quickly asked, "What happened next?"

Wen San: "Afterwards, I don't know. But after the house was built, a long time later, all the people I knew who had built the house had accidents. They died in all kinds of strange ways, but the few people I knew died. I was so scared that I hid in the countryside outside the city for a few years. I guess those people were silenced."

While Li Zihang was still wondering what was under his backyard, Uncle Qi and Gouzi looked at each other. Uncle Qi seemed to confirm something with Gouzi. But Gouzi shook his head gently, indicating that he should not act rashly.

Little did he know that Wen San, who was still showing off, had already walked through the gates of hell. If only Gouzi had nodded just now, Wen San would have frozen to death on the roadside tomorrow. There are many people who freeze to death on the roadside after drinking too much these days.

Uncle Qi laughed at Wen San and said, "You are talking about the secret room under the backyard. I know that. When the Japanese invaded the city, they arrested reactionaries and used artillery shells. Two shells happened to fall into the backyard and blew up the secret room. Later, after the old man bought this house, he buried part of the collapsed area in the backyard and left a small pond for raising fish."

Wen San perked up when he heard this: "So you didn't dig anything out?"

Uncle Seven: "What the hell are you digging for? That basement was an underground ammunition depot and secret safe house built by the Kuomintang army. Everything inside had been emptied out long before it collapsed."

Wen San said thoughtfully: "No wonder, in those days, apart from the Guo Party, there was no one else who had the ability to dig out the secret room. I said! Those guys are really not human. Working for them will also be killed to silence them."...