Fire Captain

After Bai Ziyang woke up, he found himself lying on a Luohan bed, covered with a brocade quilt. The house was full of carved beams and painted rafters, and there were rare flowers and trees outside the window. Bai Ziyang breathed a sigh of relief, it seemed that he had successfully sneaked into Qianjiazhuang.

The maid in the room saw Bai Ziyang wake up and said happily: "You are awake? I will go call the Madam."

Outside the house, Qian Chong was reporting to Qian Kui and Zhu Yuchan: "I asked the Beggars' Clan brothers present, and found that no one knew him. In addition, according to investigation, it was found that this person had just arrived in Beijing. As for what happened before he arrived in Beijing, I haven't found out yet."

Qian Kui leaned on his cane and thought silently. Zhu Yuchan said, "No matter what, we can't let someone die in front of us. Besides, this child has a handsome face and doesn't look like a bad person."

At this moment, the maid came to report: "Master, Madam, the person that the young master brought back has woken up."

Zhu Yuchan said, "Oh, Brother Kui, let me go and take a look."

Qian Kui said: "Well, that's fine, Chong'er, you should go and take a look too."

Qian Chong said: "Yes!"

Bai Ziyang in the room urged in his heart: "System, quickly scan Zhu Yuchan's background and make up an identity for me."

System: "OK, the universal system is at your service at any time!"

Bai Ziyang said, "Hurry up, there's too much nonsense."

System: "Brother, this is ancient times, there is no Internet, and scanning one by one is very slow."

Bai Ziyang said, "Why would I ask you to do something so easy?"

System: "Found it... Zhu Yuchan had a close childhood friend who lived next door to her. When Zhu Yuchan was still Han Jie's wife, because she and her neighbor's wife gave birth at the same time, the two families had a good relationship. At the time, they even joked about arranging a marriage for the two children. However, later the neighbor couple went out of town to do business, and accidents happened one after another. The family of three is no longer with us..."

Bai Ziyang said: "OK, it's him!"

Just as he finished speaking, he saw Zhu Yuchan walking in accompanied by Qian Chong. Bai Ziyang quickly pretended to be weak and sat up, saying, "Bai Ziyang thanks Madam for saving my life."

Zhu Yuchan said: "Little brother, there is no need to be polite. You are weak so you should rest more."

Bai Ziyang said with a smile: "I know my body well, it won't be a problem."

Bai Ziyang had been simply cleaned by the maids of Qianjiazhuang while he was unconscious. He already had an advantage in terms of appearance, and now his pale face and pretended strong smile simply aroused Zhu Yuchan's motherly love.

Qian Chong asked from the side: "Is Brother Bai also a member of the Beggars' Sect?"

Bai Ziyang said, "Oh, I'm not from the Beggars' Sect. I came to the capital to look for someone. I was injured on the way, so I'm a bit embarrassed. I was hungry, and when I heard someone was giving out porridge, I went to take a look. I'm so ashamed, so ashamed."

Zhu Yuchan said: "Poor child, I wonder who you are looking for? But as long as they are in Qianjiazhuang in the capital, they should be able to help."

Bai Ziyang pretended to be surprised and said, "Qianjiazhuang? This is Qianjiazhuang?"

Zhu Yuchan said: "Yes."

Bai Ziyang asked hurriedly, "Are you Madam Zhu Yuchan?"

Zhu Yuchan asked doubtfully: "Do you know me?"

Bai Ziyang said: "My father is Bai Daqing, and my family used to live in Baidu Village near West Lake!"

Zhu Yuchan said excitedly: "So you are Brother Daqing's child! Brother Daqing and I grew up together as playmates. I was like a sister to your mother back then. No wonder I felt familiar with you when I saw you. Are your parents okay?"

Bai Ziyang said: "My father and mother have passed away."

Zhu Yuchan said: "How could that be?"

Bai Ziyang said, "My parents were so busy with their business that their health was not good. They passed away after a few years. When I was young, I always heard them mention Madam, and I always wanted to visit her. Unfortunately, she was not in good health and never made the trip. They also said... said..."

Zhu Yuchan said: "What else did your parents say?"

Bai Ziyang said embarrassedly: "They said that Aunt Zhu's daughter is my daughter-in-law who has not yet married..."

Qian Chong beside him said in surprise: "Axun?"

Zhu Yuchan glanced back at him, then turned to Bai Ziyang and said, "I'm glad your parents still remember this. This was a joke your mother and I told you when you were just born..."

Bai Ziyang said hurriedly: "I know, Aunt Zhu, don't worry, Ziyang doesn't dare to marry high."

Zhu Yuchan said: "This child...what are you talking about? Just call me aunt. Your father and I are like siblings, so it's only natural for you to call me aunt."

Bai Ziyang smiled and said, "If my aunt doesn't mind, I will shamelessly call you aunt."

Zhu Yuchan said, "Ziyang, do you have a place to stay in the capital...? Hey... Look at me, you must have no place to live when you first arrived in the capital, so why not stay at your aunt's house?"

Bai Ziyang said, "No need, aunt. I am a man and I can live anywhere. My parents asked me to come and see you. Now that I see that you are doing well, I think my parents will be happy to know."

Bai Ziyang was pretending to be sick in the first place, so he was up and running in just two days. Seeing that the weather was clear and the air was fresh, Bai Ziyang went to exercise in the garden. As he was exercising, he heard subtle sounds of movement behind him, and he pretended not to notice.

When the person behind him was about to slap Bai Ziyang on the back, Bai Ziyang suddenly dodged. The person behind him was caught off guard and almost fell flat on his face. After stabilizing himself, he jumped up and shouted at Bai Ziyang, "What a skill, you little brat!"

Bai Ziyang smiled at the overly lively girl in front of him and said, "I should be older than you. You don't have to call me big brother, but just call me by my name. Are you my aunt's daughter Qianxun?"

Qianxun jumped up and down and shouted, "You dare to be my elder brother? Are you the one who dared to come to our Qianjia Village and ask me, your aunt, to be your wife?"

Bai Ziyang still smiled elegantly and said, "My aunt has a bad temper. I don't dare to marry her."

Qianxun looked at Bai Ziyang suspiciously and said, "It's best if you know yourself." Then she turned around and skipped away.

Bai Ziyang looked at her and shook his head with a smile.

"Axun is just like that. Actually, she has no ill intentions." Zhu Yuchan whispered behind Bai Ziyang.

Bai Ziyang smiled and said, "Sister Xun is very cute."

Zhu Yuchan smiled and said, "Axun has been spoiled by me and Brother Kui. She has been so domineering since she was a child, and no one can control her."

Bai Ziyang said: "But I can see that Ah Xun is actually very kind. Although she looks flamboyant, she still has a little girl side in her heart."

Zhu Yuchan said in surprise: "I didn't expect you to know her so well after just meeting her once."

Bai Ziyang said: "Axun shows everything on his face, it's easy to understand."

After a few days, Bai Ziyang left Qianjiazhuang and planned to wander around to see if he could meet any characters in the plot.

Bai Ziyang was walking on the street, and he passed by a little beggar who was carrying a tattered wine jug in one hand and staggering towards Bai Ziyang. When they passed by, Bai Ziyang grabbed the little beggar's wrist with his backhand and said with a smile: "Little boy, you didn't steal from me because you saw that I was unfamiliar, did you?"

The little beggar said in a panic, "Please spare my life, sir. I was blind and offended you."

Bai Ziyang suddenly sniffed hard, following the aroma to the wine bottle in the little beggar's hand, and said, "Little brother, your wine smells good?"

The little beggar smiled and said, "Sir, my wine is just ordinary wine."

Bai Ziyang released the little beggar's wrist and asked politely, "What's your name, little brother?"

The little beggar raised his eyes to look at Bai Ziyang and said, "My name is Xiao Qi."

Bai Ziyang said in a playful tone: "Xiao Qi?"

The little beggar said, "If you have nothing else to do, I will leave."

Bai Ziyang said, "Please wait a moment, little brother. I wonder if I can treat Brother Xiaoqi to a meal?"

Xiao Qi said, "You? You want to treat me to a meal?"

Bai Ziyang said: "Yes!"

Bai Ziyang found a private room in the restaurant, ordered a table of dishes, poured wine for Xiao Qi, and said, "Miss Xiao Qi..."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Qi immediately stood up and said, "You..."

Bai Ziyang said calmly: "I know a little bit about medicine. When I grabbed your wrist just now, I accidentally felt your pulse. I'm sorry for offending you, young lady!"

Xiao Qi sat down slowly and said, "What else do you know?"

Bai Ziyang said: "What I also know is that Miss Xiaoqi is not a little beggar. I don't know what her family background is, but at least she should have enough food and clothing, otherwise she wouldn't have such a transparent temperament!"

Xiao Qi said, "Sir, you really have a good eye. Don't you find it strange?"

Bai Ziyang said: "I have been in the martial arts world for many years, and I have seen countless strange people and things. It is normal for some people to have some small hobbies."

Xiao Qi was speechless. Why did she feel like she was mentally ill after listening to him? What should she do if she really wanted to hit someone?

Bai Ziyang said, "I can see that the young lady is not short of money. I have something I would like to ask for your help."

Xiao Qi said, "What's the matter?"

Bai Ziyang said, "I just smelled the wine in the girl's hand. The aroma was so fragrant that I knew it was good wine without even drinking it. If I'm not mistaken, this wine should have been brewed by the girl herself?"

Xiao Qi said: "Not only do you have good eyesight, your nose is also quite useful."

Bai Ziyang said, "I just arrived in the capital and wanted to find a job to do. I have traveled all over the country for so many years and have drunk countless good wines, but none of them seem to be better than the wine you brew... So I want to cooperate with you and open a restaurant. I will provide the capital and you will be responsible for brewing the wine."

Xiao Qi said: "You also said that I am not short of money, why should I cooperate with you?"

Bai Ziyang said: "The girl is not short of money, but is she short of anything else?"

Xiao Qi asked, "What do you mean?"

Bai Ziyang said: "More friends mean more paths... I dare not say anything else, but I think if the girl has any trouble in the future, as long as it is not a major event like changing the dynasty, there should be nothing I can't do."

Xiao Qi said: "Since you are so powerful, why do you need me?"

Bai Ziyang said: "To be honest, I really don't know how to make wine, young lady."

Xiao Qi said: "Now that you've said that, it seems like I have no reason to refuse."

Bai Ziyang raised his glass and said with a smile: "Then I wish us a happy cooperation!"