Chapter 119: A happy fate. Ruth will never forget it. It was a drizzling spring afternoon. Because there were not many people coming to "Happy Paradise", it was rare for Ruth to sit quietly. In front of the window, she listened carefully to the sound of raindrops hitting the shrubs under the eaves. She was lost in thought. Suddenly, a scream from the madam Sally came from the hall downstairs.
"Oh, my God!...Oh, here, here, it's okay, just in time, you can go to her room upstairs to sit for a while!" This is the madam's intermittent scream, as if some modern people are answering the phone. shouts
A perfectly quiet afternoon with the slightest sound of rain was so disturbed. Ruth couldn't help but feel a little sad. She walked to the door, opened it, and looked into the hall downstairs.
Madam Sally was pointing at the door of her room and talking to a strange man with oily hair and pink face.
The man looked up and browsed from time to time. At this time, he happened to catch Ruth's eyes, and he became excited. As he walked upstairs, he said to Sally tremblingly: "These fifty taels of silver notes Just treat it like I'm inviting you to tea! I just asked her to drink a cup of tea with me, and I will never delay Miss Ruth."
There is such a person? Just throw a fifty-tael silver note to the madam just for a cup of tea? There is too much money to use? The madam Sally also shook her head in surprise. To show her enthusiasm, Sally ordered The people below will also give me a cup of stomach-warming black tea later.
Ruth is actually very resistant to such people. How much money does she have to get so angry? Humph!
"Miss Ruth! I came here because of her reputation!" The person who came was none other than Liu San. Yes, he had stolen Zou Bucai's money and changed his outfit to see Ruth.
"Everyone who comes here says so," Ruth replied rudely. She had always hated self-righteous villains who smelled like copper, so she held a cup of tea and leaned against a table at the door. Sitting at a small table and talking
"I, I'm a businessman. I don't know how to express myself, and I can't say anything about a smart and versatile person like you. I only admire you. I don't even know how to express myself." Liu San said a little confused, But very sincere
Ruth smiled. It was the first time she saw someone who came to this romantic place be so shy. He seemed to be very naive. However, looking at his oily hair and pink face, she still couldn't accept it.
"I'm in the seafood business." Liu San felt a little embarrassed and said without any words, "I've always wanted to come and look up to Miss Ruth, but it's a pity that I can't spare the time and I'm so busy!"
Ruth, who had always prided herself on being weak, was a little surprised. She couldn't figure out what the man in front of her meant. He was talking nonsense, but she couldn't tell that he had any evil thoughts.
"Today, I spent ten taels of silver to have a rickshaw pull me here from the wholesale market on the outskirts of Kyoto. I am satisfied to be able to see you so close!" Liu San said seriously, "However, To be honest, for a talented and beautiful girl like you to work here, it’s really a bit..."
Ruth was even more surprised. It was the first time she heard a man speak to her like this. It was the first time she saw a man feel sad and regretful because he saw her doing such a thing in such an environment. Did he mean it?
She was a little dazed. She was holding a cup of tea in silence, staring at the unusual Liu San.
Liu San thought he had said something wrong, so he smiled naively and stopped talking.
For a moment, the room fell silent. Ruth, who was listening so enthusiastically, was still a little uncomfortable. She stood up, walked to the corner, took out her guzheng, and said to Liu San: "You are here, you can't do it."
Let you return disappointed, you are a doer..."
"People who are in the aquatic products business, yes, aquatic products business!" Liu San saw that Ruth had forgotten the occupation he introduced. In fact, it was just an unfounded occupation made up by nonsense. However, what Liu San said was true.
Anyone would believe what he said. With his smiling face, you could actually smell his aquatic products after talking about it like this. It was quite strange!
"...You're in the aquatic products business? Then, I'll play a song for you, "Speech on Returning Home"!" After saying that, Ruth put down the piano stand, straightened the guzheng, and started playing.
According to textual research, the later famous guzheng song "Fishing Boat Sings Evening" was adapted from this ancient song "Returning Words"
Ruth was immersed in the music she was playing. Liu San looked at Ruth affectionately. Although he didn't understand the music, he was still so positive and intoxicated!
At this time, Madam Sally sent someone to bring a cup of black tea. Liu San, who knew little about etiquette, felt embarrassed that he was serving tea to see off the guests, so he obediently walked out. Before leaving, he said:
Don't forget to leave a one hundred tael silver note on Ruth's coffee table
When Ruth came out of her own world, she realized that Liu San had left. There was a one hundred tael silver note and a steaming cup of black tea on the table. He just stood for a while and left without even sitting down.
Got it
Ruth thought to herself: What a rare busy person with integrity!
For several days, Ruth was in a daze. She couldn't say why. She just felt empty and unreal. She even quarreled with some of the guests who made trouble. About three days later, the one who made Ruth
The uneasy Liu San came again. This time, he came in a hurry and seemed to have drunk some wine. However, he looked sober and brought a bulging little package.
As soon as he entered the door, he leaned on a small stool at the door and sat down. He was not as restrained as the first time, but still couldn't let go. He smiled unnaturally and Ruth poured him a cup of black tea with sugar.
Passing it over, Liu San just stared blankly, with a strange expression. If she hadn't looked serious the first time, I'm afraid Ruth would have kicked her out long ago.
"Last time, you left without even sitting for a while?" Ruth calmly pulled up a chair and sat down. She turned her head and asked Liu San, "Are you really that busy?..."
Liu San blushed. Maybe for this meeting, he mustered up the courage to drink some wine. This was to embolden himself.
When Ruth came so close, he held his breath and waited devoutly for the moment when the goddess's breath hit his face. He was extremely excited and his heart was racing.
"Sir, what's wrong with you?" Seeing Liu San's nervous look, Ruth was extremely surprised. She asked uneasily, "What happened?"
"Miss Ruth!" Liu San trembled repeatedly, looking at the Ruth in front of him, whom he respected as a goddess, and said excitedly, "I really want to talk to you, right now!"
Ruth smiled. She burst out laughing at Liu San's simplest request. Talking? Isn't this just talking? However, she still nodded sincerely and gave a soft "hmm", which was regarded as an agreement.
Liu San’s request
Liu San gratefully took the cup filled with sugar and tea from Ruth, because it was too hot. However, the first sip made him burn, and he opened his mouth to exhale. Ruth was so anxious that she apologized repeatedly and even took the tea cup.
He passed a fan and fanned at Liu San
"I am also an orphan who came to Kyoto to work hard!" Liu San said. With this sentence, Ruth, who had a similar experience, burst into tears. Liu San continued, "I have worked as a porter and worked as a coolie. I am still here.
A prince's family worked as a hired worker..."
Ruth shed a lot of tears after hearing this, but how did she know that only one thing Liu San said was true, that is, he did work as a servant in the Zhenbei Hou family
"Later, with the help of my friends, I started selling seafood, and then I slowly started a business!" Liu San always paid attention to Ruth's expression when speaking.
"You made your fortune with your own hard-working hands, so you are even more worthy of pride and pride!" After hearing Liu San's words, Ruth explained, "I admire people like you!"
"But, I heard that Miss Ruth also has a different mental journey from ordinary people?" Liu San asked Ruth, "For a versatile person like you, it would be better to work anywhere in Kyoto than here!"
Ruth, after listening to many rumors about you, to be honest, I admire your talents and knowledge, and I feel sorry for you. After careful consideration, I decided to ransom you! I even prepared the ransom.
I just want you to say a word and come with me, okay?"
Ruth was stunned. She couldn't believe her ears. She took a step back, bowed deeply to Liu San, and said with tears: "Thank you! But how can I accept this from you?"
Such grace?!..."
Liu San's heart was beating wildly. He could no longer control himself and stepped forward excitedly. He awkwardly covered Ruth's mouth with his hand to prevent her from saying inferior words, and then he said excitedly
With tears in his eyes, he said, "As long as you don't dislike me for being a rough guy, I believe I can give you a warm home. From now on, we don't have to wander around anymore..."
"Yeah!" Ruth threw herself into the arms of Liu San, a liar, and smiled happily with tears in her eyes.
Liu San promised Ruth that he would bring enough ransom the next day and he would take her away in an open and honest manner. On the same day, he also left the small bulging package and told Ruth that it was
The funds for her dowry were prepared for her to use at her disposal. At that time, Ruth was so moved that she watched Liu San disappear into the crowd of people.
The next day, Ruth was in a good mood. She sat happily at the door, doing nothing but waiting for Liu San to arrive. She knew that when Liu San came, she would be free!
However, from morning to noon, she did not see Liu San's shadow, so she prayed silently in her heart, still confidently waiting for the familiar shadow to appear. However, she waited until the moon went up to the west building, but she could not
Saw Liu San appear
Ruth sat back in the room lonely, with no appetite at all. She looked at the small bag of gold and silver, recalling Liu San's innocent smile and his vows, and couldn't help but feel sad. She felt that God was always following him.
Can’t make it through on your own?
She began to feel upset and even a little restless. At this time, another thought suddenly flashed through her mind. Could it be that something happened to Liu San? Then she started to worry about Liu San.