The woman is tall and beautiful, but she is dressed very simply. She wears a long coarse cloth dress, and there are faint patches on her shoes. Her long hair, like splashes of ink, is pulled into a nice hairstyle and fixed with a wooden hairpin.
There was a small package hanging on her shoulder, and a short sword more than two feet long in her hand.
The man who brought her here was a man in his thirties, shirtless on a hot day. Faced with her request, he scratched his creak and said, "Okay, as long as there is an empty bed on this floor, you can go by yourself."
Choose the one you are satisfied with, but I have to tell you, girl, that any other room is similar to this one, with men in it. After all, there are too few women going out alone, are you sure you want to change?"
The woman became anxious and said, "Why is this happening? Don't you know how to put girls alone?"
The man said speechlessly: "Girl, could you please clarify this? We are a cargo ship, not a specialized passenger ship. We only carry people by the way. How can we be so particular about it?"
"But you can't let me, a big girl, share a room with several men." The woman felt confused.
The other party shrugged and said, "It's okay if you don't want to share a room with others. There are single rooms and suites. The single room is 200 taels and the suite is 500 taels. As long as you give me the money, I guarantee you will be satisfied."
"I...I don't have that much money right now," the woman bit her lip and said, her aura suddenly weakened by three points.
The man became impatient and said: "Girl, do you want to take the boat? If you don't take the boat, hurry up and get on before it sets sail and don't pay the money. I have a lot of things to do and I don't have time to delay here."
"Brother, do you think this will work? Arrange a single room for me to live in. Although I have no money, I can help you with your bills. I can do any menial and tiring work. I have also practiced martial arts. I wonder if I can still do it.
Not bad...", the woman looked at the other party pitifully and discussed.
Before she finished speaking, the other party frowned and interrupted: "Girl, we have enough manpower, so we won't bother you. If you don't want to take the boat, please make plans as soon as possible."
"Is it true that we can't discuss it anymore?" the woman said tangledly.
The other party turned around and said, "I'm really busy. Miss, please excuse me. I'll remind you that I've arranged a bed for you. You'll be gone for a few months. Someone will come to collect the money after we set sail. The money paid will not be refunded. If you don't pay the money, it will not be refunded."
The rest of the people will be 'invited' to go down, it's up to you."
After the man finished speaking, he left, leaving the woman in a dilemma at the door.
"Please give me permission, thank you..."
The aisle outside was narrow, and it was the peak time for people to come and go. The woman was standing at the door, and someone passed by carrying a large package and kept shouting.
In order to avoid the other party, she had no choice but to take a step back and step into the cabin.
Luo Zheng looked at the other person for a moment, nodded as a greeting, and then lay down on the made bed, which meant that there was someone here.
He often travels out, travels long distances, and it is very common for men and women to live together in mixed rooms, and sometimes people even squeeze into the Datong bunkhouse. Therefore, it is not surprising that the woman is arranged by the boatman to stay in this cabin.
He doesn't care whether the woman wants to stay or not, and it's not up to him to decide.
Of course, it would be great if the woman could stay, after all, it is good for the eyes.
The woman who entered the cabin turned around, looked inside and said with an embarrassed smile: "I'm sorry, but..."
Yunjing made the bed at this time, turned over and sat on the bed, took out a book and prepared to pass the time. The cargo ship was about to set sail soon, and someone would come to collect fees. In order not to bear the reputation of 'fare evasion', he thought it was better to wait.
good.
"From today on, I'm afraid I'll have to spend a lot of time with you." She glanced at Yun Jing without any trace, then the woman changed her gaze and finished the next sentence.
Zhou Mu, an honest man, stood up quickly, almost hitting his head on the bed above, and said, "It's okay, if you need any help, girl, just ask."
"Miss, please, my name is Luo Zheng." Luo Zheng stood up and nodded. After all, we were going to live together for a while, so there was no reason not to even say hello.
While he was talking, he glanced at Yun Jing from the corner of his eye and almost rolled his eyes. He couldn't tell that the woman who came in wanted to say "Sorry to bother you", but she changed her words abruptly.
Tsk, Luo Zheng had to admit in his heart at this moment that boys who look like Yunjing are really too easy to attract bees and butterflies. The woman obviously didn't want to stay here, but she suddenly changed her mind after seeing Yunjing.
At this time, Yunjing looked at the other party, nodded and said, "I'm Yunjing, I hope we can have a happy relationship in the future."
"My surname is Bai and my name is Bai Zhi. Please take good care of me in the future," the woman introduced herself and made a slight squatting salute.
Nodding, Yunjing said: "Hello, Miss Bai, we have just arrived, please help yourself."
As he spoke, his eyes returned to the book in his hand.
Now that she has decided to stay, Bai Zhi no longer has so many worries. As a daughter of Jianghu, she doesn't stick to trivial matters when she goes out.
At this time, Zhou Mu said cautiously: "Miss Bai, I am behind them, and there are two beds left here. You choose first, I can do both."
Luo Zheng was murmuring in his heart at this moment, Miss Bai must choose my upper bunk, which is opposite Yunjing.
As expected, Bai Zhi looked around the room and said to Zhou Mu: "Uncle, you are older than us. It will definitely be inconvenient for you to climb up and down. I'll live on top."
"Okay, okay, thank you Miss Bai," Zhou Mu nodded gratefully, and then put the gift in his arms on the bed on the left lower bunk to tidy it up.
Luo Zheng was complaining in his heart, secretly thinking, Uncle Zhou, do you really think they are thinking about you? They are just looking at the handsome brother for convenience...
Complaints are complaints, but he still kindly reminded: "By the way, Uncle Zhou and Miss Bai, I don't know how many people have slept on the bed here. Brother Yun and I came first and have already taken it and cleaned it ourselves. If you don't like it, you can also
Take it and wash it while it’s still early.”
Although he had told Yun Jing before that "companions must be clean," he did not threaten him. After all, he had already said it to this extent. Most people would find it disgusting and use it to clean it, right?
Hearing what he said, Bai Zhi frowned slightly and said, "Really, it cost fifty taels of silver. The boatman didn't even know how to replace it with a new one, so he had to clean it himself."
As she said that, she put her hand on the upper bunk bed on the right side, turned over on the bed with a slight push and started to tidy up the bed for cleaning.
Zhou Mu, an honest man, didn't take it seriously and said: "I'm fine, I don't mind it, just let it go."
As a person who is used to living a hard life, how could Zhou Mu dislike it.
Luo Zheng was extremely depressed when he heard this. He had sworn that his companion 'must be clean', but he couldn't treat Zhou Mu, an honest commoner, right? This was embarrassing.
At this moment, Bai Zhi was tidying up the bed and said, "Uncle Zhou, I think you should wash it. I don't know how many people have slept on these beds. If anyone who has slept on them gets sick, you will still be the one to suffer from the infection."
Girls all love to be clean, otherwise Bai Zhi would not have thought of cleaning the bed as soon as she was reminded. She also didn't want anyone who lived in the same room to not care about cleanliness, but it was not good to accuse an elder when she was new, so she could only use
There are reasons such as the possibility of getting sick to scare the other party.
The poor are most afraid of getting sick, and it is the same no matter what time it is.
After hearing what Bai Zhi said, Zhou Mu was obviously a little frightened and quickly said: "Then I'll take it and wash it too."
Yun Jing and Luo Zheng looked at each other without trace at this moment, as if they were saying that they didn't expect Miss Bai Zhi to have an exquisite and clear heart.
Soon Bai Zhi and Zhou Mu both took their bedding to clean. Luo Zheng kindly reminded them that they could pick up tools from the boatman, and then Yun Jing and him were the only two people left in the room for the time being.
"Brother Yun, that girl Bai obviously stayed because of you. Maybe she has already taken a liking to you." After they left, Luo Zheng looked at Yun Jing and joked.
Yun Jing said speechlessly: "Brother Luo, please don't talk nonsense. I'm not a rich man. How can I be a rare person?"
"What you said is true. From my years of life experience, for girls, Brother Yun, you are more valuable than money," Luo Zheng said seriously.
After pondering for a while, Yunjing shook his head and said with a smile, "I'm used to it."
Luo Zheng: "..."
He didn't want to talk to Yun Jing anymore, so he turned over and lay on the bed with his butt facing Yun Jing.
Luo Zheng was very depressed, so why should I tell Yunjing this?
Shrugging his shoulders, Yunjing continued reading. He was telling the truth.
Time passed little by little, and half an hour later, Yunjing and the others felt the hull of the ship shake, and the scenery outside the window slowly receded, and they set sail.
The big ship set sail, and there were many people on the deck saying goodbye with tears, but it had nothing to do with Yunjing and the two of them, and they had no intention of watching the excitement. The feeling of separation always makes people feel unhappy.
The big ship slowly left the dock and headed north...
Another half an hour later, Bai Zhi and Zhou Mu came back with the cleaned bed.
Yun Jing was still reading, while Luo Zheng was already asleep.
"It's much more comfortable this way." Bai Zhi, who had made the bed after coming back, smelled the sunshine and said. She took a peek at the cloud scene and found that he was reading quietly, and she was too embarrassed to read more.
At this moment, Zhou Mu, who had gotten out of bed with Yun Jing, had also tidied up. He opened his package and took out some boiled eggs. A trace of distress flashed in his eyes, but he still said generously: "Mr. Yun, Miss Bai, and Luo
Strong man, I have some boiled eggs here. I can’t eat that many by myself. You guys should try them too.”
Luo Zheng was asleep, so it was naturally impossible for him to answer.
Bai Zhi shook her head and said, "Thank you, Uncle Zhou. You can eat it yourself. I'm not hungry."
"Thank you Uncle Zhou for your kindness, I'm not hungry either," Yunjing also said.
Zhou Mu said enthusiastically: "It's okay, it's okay. I don't have to pay for the eggs laid by my own hens. You can try them."
With that said, he stood up and placed one next to Yun Jing and Bai Zhi respectively. After thinking about it, he also placed one next to Luo Zheng who was asleep.
It's like this. If returning it is too much, Yunjing and the others have no choice but to accept it.
Holding the egg, it reminded Yunjing that after paying the shipping fee, he would not have much money. There was still a long way to go. How to make money to expand his pocket was a problem.