Fire Captain

In the past two years, a restaurant has quietly opened and has become famous in Beijing, especially the various fine wines in the restaurant. They are famous in Beijing for their mellow flavor, the fragrance wafts from ten miles away after opening the jar, and the long aftertaste lingers on the teeth and cheeks.

To be able to open a restaurant in the capital, one must have a good background, especially to be able to open such a big restaurant safely. In addition to the power of Qianjiazhuang in front, Bai Ziyang's restaurant also has the support of Xiaoqi, the royal princess. After working with Xiaoqi for a few days, Bai Ziyang knew that Xiaoqi's true identity was the emperor's favorite seventh princess.

In addition to these two backgrounds, Bai Ziyang's methods were also indispensable. In two years, because Bai Ziyang was generous, informal, and had a wide range of friends, his reputation as someone who could rival Mengchang gradually spread across the country.

"Mr. Bai, Mr. Bai...!" A woman in pink stood at the door of a restaurant and shouted.

The waiter ran over and said with a smile: "Hey, isn't this peach blossom..."

The woman called Taohua shouted, "Did you call your aunt by her name? Don't forget that your boss and I are good friends."

The waiter was not angry, and continued to joke: "Yes, yes, yes, Miss Taohua, please come to the backyard. Our boss is in the backyard."

Taohua twisted her body and walked towards the backyard, saying as she walked: "This is more like it."

There is a two-entry courtyard in the backyard of the restaurant, which has been used as Bai Ziyang's residence. The garden is decorated with carved railings and jade buildings, and there are many small buildings and courtyards. There are countless rare and precious plants moved from various places. In particular, there is an aunt who loves flowers and plants, and a master Qian who dotes on his wife.

Bai Ziyang was watering the flowers in the courtyard. Taohua came in and saw Bai Ziyang and shouted, "Mr. Bai, I see you..."

Bai Ziyang said without even looking up: "Taohua, what are you doing here again? I've already said I don't like blind dates."

Taohua held up the album in her hand and said shamelessly, "Please don't. Mr. Bai, look at these carefully selected by me. They are all ladies from wealthy families who are waiting to be married. Please give them some face!"

Bai Ziyang pushed Taohua's hand aside and said, "How many times have I told you that I have a fiancée."

Taohua shouted in disbelief: "Mr. Bai, please don't lie to me. I still say the same thing. Where is your fiancée? Where is she? If you really have a fiancée, pull her out for me to see!"

Taohua thought that as a matchmaker who had grown up in the capital, she could see through any movement in the capital, not to mention Bai Ziyang, a wealthy bachelor. Ever since she found out two years ago that Bai Ziyang was still unmarried, Taohua had been unyielding, determined, and unyielding... She wanted to introduce Bai Ziyang to a lady from a noble family, and she had to earn Bai Ziyang's thank-you gift for the matchmaking.

Bai Ziyang said: "You will see her soon!"

Taohua said with a look of despair: "Ah...it really exists!......"

Bai Ziyang said: "Of course."

Ever since Bai Ziyang left Han Dieyi, he thought that Han Dieyi and his daughter would come to Beijing soon. Unexpectedly, he waited for two years and still didn't see them. Bai Ziyang had sent people to look for them before. According to his subordinates' reply, there was a result. Bai Ziyang planned to pick them up in a few days. Anyway, according to Bai Ziyang's observation, the time for the plot to begin is approaching.

As for Han Dieyi and his daughter, ever since Bai Ziyang had forced all the poison in Han Jie's body to his dantian, they no longer had to search for poison in the deep mountains and forests. With the silver gift from Bai Ziyang, they could stay in the county longer, either renting a house or staying in an inn temporarily, which was much better than their previous life of sleeping in the open air.

Especially in the past year, every time he went to teahouses and pubs, he could hear a little bit of news about Bai Ziyang, and Han Dieyi listened very carefully every time.

"Hey, have you heard... I heard that the bandits in Baishishan, Hebei were dealt with by someone."

"I heard about it, I heard about it... This gang of robbers has been doing evil on Baishi Mountain for who knows how many years, specifically robbing passing merchants and travelers, and they also kidnap and extort people. I don't know how many girls from good families they have harmed... Hey, why did I hear that they were dealt with by one person?"

"It was the hero Bai Ziyang in the capital. He heard that someone had escaped from Baishi Mountain and came to him for help. Without saying a word, he took up his sword and mounted his horse. He traveled for two days and two nights and went straight to Baishi Mountain. He killed his way in and out of the mountain three times..."

Han Dieyi sat in the lobby of the inn, listening to the three people behind him talking big and praising Bai Ziyang, with a look of pride on his face. Seeing this, Han Jie put down the teacup in his hand heavily, snorted coldly and said, "Humph, you useless thing!"

Han Dieyi came back to his senses, looked at Han Jie helplessly and shouted: "Dad..."

Han Jie said angrily, "Listen, listen, listen. You only know how to listen to other people's news all day long. Haven't you seen how carefree they are? You have long forgotten about them and put them in some corner."

Han Dieyi was saddened when she heard this, and silently lowered her head, fiddling with the handkerchief in her hand. When they separated, Brother Bai said that we would meet again, but now two years have passed, and she doesn't know if Brother Bai still remembers her.

Han Dieyi said: "Dad, let's go."

Bai Ziyang in the capital received a letter from a carrier pigeon. After opening it, he immediately turned around and went to the door, untied the reins, jumped on the horse, shook the reins, and galloped out of the capital.

Only Taohua was left standing in front of the door, ready to knock, with her face covered in dust.

Han Dieyi and his daughter have settled in this small town for some time. They rent a house in the town. Their neighbors are all ordinary people. Occasionally, there are a few families running small businesses. They greet each other when they go out. The stability, peace and warmth during this period made Han Dieyi, who has been dependent on his daughter for many years, feel particularly uncomfortable.

In the early morning, Han Dieyi was ready to go out to buy some breakfast. No matter where he lived, Han Jie stayed at home most of the time, and most of the time his expression was uncertain and he didn't know what he was thinking. So some things that needed to be done outside still needed Han Dieyi to do, such as buying groceries and cooking.

There is a breakfast stall at the entrance of the alley. An old couple also lives in this alley. Han Dieyi would occasionally go to them to buy some breakfast and then call Han Jie to eat.

Han Dieyi could still clearly remember the scene she saw today many years later... At the alley entrance, Bai Ziyang was wearing a green shirt, holding a tall horse in one hand and a piece of paper in the other, looking around as if he was looking for something on the paper. He looked up by chance and saw Han Dieyi standing at the end of the alley. His slightly confused expression instantly revealed a brilliant smile.

"Dieyi..." Han Dieyi didn't know how she could hear Bai Ziyang's sighing sound from such a distance.

Bai Ziyang ran in quickly, picked up Han Dieyi, and happily spun around a few times. The laughter of the two people intertwined, awakening the entire alley.

Han Dieyi said in surprise: "Brother Bai, why are you here? Are you here to see me?"

Bai Ziyang said: "I had been asking people to find out your whereabouts. I just received the news yesterday and rushed over."

Han Dieyi looked at Bai Ziyang's slightly tired face. She knew that it would take at least two days to get to the capital from here. Bai Ziyang could get there in one day. He must have traveled day and night without sleep. She couldn't help but call out with emotion: "Brother Bai..."

Bai Ziyang rubbed Han Dieyi's hair and said as he did when he left: "Don't cry, are you happy to see Brother Bai?"

Han Dieyi wiped the corners of his eyes, nodded and said, "Happy, happy, I thought...I thought...Brother Bai had forgotten me."

Bai Ziyang said: "Whether you believe it or not, I haven't missed you for a single day during the time I was away!"

Han Dieyi buried her head in Bai Ziyang's arms and nodded, saying, "I believe it. I believe everything Brother Bai said."

Bai Ziyang teased, "Do you believe everything Brother Bai says...?"

Han Dieyi heard Bai Ziyang's teasing and kept silent. After a moment, he suddenly raised his head and looked at Bai Ziyang and asked, "Brother Bai, did you come here specifically to see me this time?"

Bai Ziyang said: "Of course..."

Han Dieyi said hesitantly: "Then...when will Brother Bai leave?"

Bai Ziyang looked at Han Dieyi's anxious expression and said in a pretentious tone, "Well... I guess he'll leave soon..."

Han Dieyi lowered his head and said, "Ah... so that's the case..." His words could not conceal his disappointment.

Bai Ziyang continued: "But even if I have to leave, I want to take something important with me!"

Han Dieyi said: "So Brother Bai is here to do some business!"

Bai Ziyang said: "Don't you want to know what important things I'm going to take away?"

Han Dieyi looked up and asked, "What is it?"

Bai Ziyang looked into Han Dieyi's eyes and said, "You!"

Han Dieyi said in disbelief: "Me?"

Bai Ziyang avoided the question and said, "Well... I wonder if Mr. Han is still angry with me after seeing me?"

Han Dieyi finally realized that Bai Ziyang had just tricked her, and said angrily, "Brother Bai!"

Bai Ziyang then smiled and coaxed: "Okay, I'm serious. I don't know if Mr. Han will be angry if he sees me now... But even if Mr. Han is angry, I will take you away."

Han Dieyi said: "No, my father won't be angry."

Before Bai Ziyang came, he thought that it should not be too difficult to persuade Han Jie. After meeting Han Jie and telling him about his plan to bring them father and daughter to the capital, Han Jie thought about it for a moment and nodded in agreement.

Bai Ziyang was the only one locked in the room talking to Han Jie. Even Han Dieyi didn't know whether her father would agree or not. She waited anxiously outside the door. After a while, she saw Bai Ziyang open the door and came out. She hurriedly stepped forward and asked, "Brother Bai, did my father agree?"

Bai Ziyang smiled and said, "Of course, don't you see who is coming?"

Han Dieyi shouted happily: "That's great!"