After hearing this, the child remained silent, but his eyes became brighter and brighter, as if he saw hope.
"Don't you want to live?"
Wei Ming asked coldly.
He really couldn't figure out what the child in front of him meant. Could it be that he was overstimulated?
Wei Ming just wanted to scold him a few more words, but the child suddenly stood up, knelt down, paused in front of him, and fell to his knees with a plop.
"I beg you, Lord Ming, to take you in!"
The child spoke clearly and firmly, word by word.
Wei Ming was slightly startled, a little dumbfounded. It was a fantasy that a child over ten years old would come to seek refuge with him.
However, he still did not soften his tone and said:
"You little kid with a yellow mouth, are you teasing me?"
The child raised his head, his eyes clear and stubborn. He gritted his teeth and said in a deep voice:
"I was born a beggar and had no money to eat. Now my parents have died of illness and I have no one to take care of me. I hope you will have mercy on me..."
"I'm not showing pity. I just want to tell you that in this case, I will never take you in."
Wei Ming shook his head and refused directly.
It's not that Wei Ming is heartless, but if he agrees and opens this hole, wouldn't all the beggars in the city come and collide with his carriage over time? The coachman wouldn't be able to protect them again and again. By then, wouldn't Wei Ming
More headache?
Moreover, Wei Ming and his party are not wealthy. Although they have a shop, they have very little money left. The Lin family is already poor, and coupled with the cost of purchasing customs clearance documents and renting carriages, their funds have been stretched along the way.
.If we take her in now, we won’t be able to raise her in the end.
Wei Ming is just an ordinary person and does not have the consciousness to cut his flesh to feed the eagles. His philosophy has always been to take care of the people around him first, and then try his best to help the people of the world.
But even though Wei Ming sternly refused, the beggar still refused to give up and was still begging.
"Ming Gong's words are wrong!"
The beggar looked solemn and said slowly:
"Although I was born in poverty, I have known how to repay kindness since I was a child. I am willing to work hard to serve you."
The beggar looks thin and frail, but his words are loud and powerful.
Wei Ming was stunned on the spot. This kid actually had some backbone.
He couldn't help but ask:
"Then I wonder how you want to repay me?"
Wei Ming really didn't know what benefit it would bring to him to adopt a beggar. It would probably just be a drag.
Hearing this, the beggar's eyes flashed with joy, he stood up and began to assess the situation, and saw him talking eloquently:
"I am familiar with the streets and courtyards of the city, the distribution of aristocratic families, and the interactions of merchants."
"Not only that, I also have a clear understanding of the purchase of iron tools, grain, livestock, salt and other items."
After saying that, he patted his chest as if to show off his healthy body:
"And I am even more able to handle all kinds of chores with ease, including servants, servants, and even servants. I can handle them all competently."
"And all Ming Gong needs to pay is just a bowl of gruel every day, nothing else."
After the child finished speaking, he looked at Wei Ming with hope.
Wei Ming was stunned. If these words had been spoken by a weakling, he would have disapproved of them. However, the beggar in front of him was only a young man. He was so organized and clear, and could even be said to be watertight, which was really rare.
Facing Beggar's words, Wei Ming couldn't help but fall silent, unable to find a suitable reason to refute him.
For him, he was unfamiliar with the place and did need information.
Just when he was hesitating whether he should let the beggar enter the house, suddenly, Lin Muxue came over. She gently pulled Wei Ming's sleeve and asked in a low voice:
"Brother Wei, this kid..."
Lin Muxue pointed at the beggar with a look of dismay on her face.
"Brother Wei, this kid is quite interesting. Why don't you just accept him? He is homeless anyway, so he can help us look after the store."
Her voice was soft and sweet, as clear and sweet as mountain spring water.
Seeing Lin Muxue's statement, Wei Ming sighed slightly and nodded.
"Okay, if that's the case, then I'll reluctantly accept him!"
After saying that, he stretched out his hand towards the child:
"May I have your name?"
The child was stunned for a moment, with a hint of surprise and joy in his eyes, but then it dimmed. He shook his head and whispered:
"My father and mother died young, and I don't even have a surname, let alone a first name."
Wei Ming was stunned for a moment, not expecting this situation to happen, but then he felt relieved.
In the war-torn times, human life was like a piece of grass, and there were many people who had never left their names. Such children were indeed the norm.
He couldn't help but sigh:
"That's all, how about I name you Xiaoque?"
This name was quite appropriate, so Wei Ming changed it accordingly.
When Xiao Que heard this, his eyes shone with gratitude, and he kowtowed three times:
"Thank you Ming Gong for bestowing your name. I will definitely keep it in my heart!"
Wei Ming smiled slightly and said:
"Okay, it's okay now, you can get up."
Xiaoque stood up, bowed deeply to Wei Ming, and said:
"Thank you Ming Gong! I'm Xiaoque, and I will do my best to serve you from now on."
After saying that, Xiao Que turned around and saluted Lin Muxue and said:
"Thank you very much for this girl's life-saving grace. I will never forget my original intention."
Lin Muxue's pretty face turned red, but she nodded as a response.
Although he is young, he is quick-witted and well-mannered, which makes Wei Ming fall in love with him more and more.
He laughed, waved his hand and said:
"Okay, Xiaoque, come with us."
Although Lin Muxue didn't say much, she was secretly surprised. Although Xiaoque was a beggar, he had a shrewd and capable temperament all over his body.
With the immediate matter settled, Wei Ming asked the coachman to continue on his way, driving slowly at a speed that a small boy could keep up with.
Xiaoque was not idle either, constantly introducing Wei Ming to Changsha's customs, business dealings, and even listing the things sold on the street.
Don't underestimate this information, it is a valuable resource. If you have this information in your hands, it will be of great help to you in future business or career.
Wei Ming naturally knows his priorities. Although he wants to join Uncle Liu Huang now, he doesn't want to start as a top soldier. Naturally, he can only do business first, win over aristocratic families, find a recommender, and then look for opportunities to join Uncle Liu Huang. This is
The safest plan.
After all, there is no recommendation from a noble family and no military exploits. Do you want to meet Uncle Liu Huang?
That is simply a fool’s dream!
Therefore, this information is extremely useful to Wei Ming, and he is happy about it.
In this way, they kept talking and laughing all the way, stopping and walking, and soon they arrived at the shop donated by Divine Doctor Wang.
"Sir, we have arrived."
the coachman reminded.
Wei Ming raised his head, but the scene in front of him made him unbelievable. He rubbed his eyes hard and asked the coachman:
"Are you sure you're on the right track?"
The coachman confirmed repeatedly and finally nodded with a smile:
"How dare you lie? This is the address you described, Master."
Wei Ming was stunned.
Is this what Divine Doctor Wang said, a shop in a bustling area with a booming business?
The corner of Wei Ming's mouth twitched. Isn't this too inappropriate?
This shop is not only dilapidated, but also horribly shabby. The roof is made of a row of broken wooden boards, the doors and windows have all rotted away, and even the door panels are missing. The whole house looks particularly deserted and desolate.
It’s no wonder that Divine Doctor Wang gave it to him.
Wei Ming couldn't help but feel like crying, but Xiao Que didn't dislike this place at all. When he saw the shop in front of him, the excitement on his face was beyond words.
"Ming Gong, is this our home?"
Xiao Que became more and more excited as he talked, and did not notice Wei Ming's increasingly ugly face.
"We will live here from now on, right?"
Wei Ming didn't say much but stepped out of the carriage and touched Xiao Que's head. The sensible Xiao Que quickly calmed down.
"Master, since we have arrived, I will leave."
The driver hesitated for a moment and then spoke. Wei Ming nodded and said:
"Okay, you can go."
The coachman responded, helped unload the luggage, and then drove away.
After Father Lin and Lin Muxue got out of the car, although they were shocked, they didn't say much and started to move the luggage into the shop one by one.
Wei Ming took a deep breath, shook his head, shook away the chaotic thoughts in his mind, and stepped forward to help them carry it.
Regardless, this is his starting point, the first step towards hegemony for Wei Ming! Even if the road is bumpy, what's the harm?