Chu Nanxi and Song Liuli were walking towards Shucheng together. Today, when they passed by Yong'an City and just entered the city gate, the streets were particularly lively.

There were a lot of people coming and going, and there were many vendors hawking their wares on the side. The aroma of food wafted in the air, and Song Liuli was so greedy that she was drooling.

I have been provided with fine clothes and delicious food since birth. I can eat whatever I want. I have never suffered such hardship in my life.

"Master Chu, why don't we have a good meal in Yong'an City? We have been hungry for so many days, it's time to reward ourselves."

"I have no money, so I can only eat white steamed buns."

"We have money, I'll treat you. You've been baking for us masters and servants for so many days, how about letting me treat you to a meal today?"

"All right!"

"Qiu Shui, is Yin Zi here?"

Qiu Shui patted the pouch on his waist confidently and said with a smile: "Master, don't worry! Even if I lose the silver, I won't lose it."

"Okay! Let's go eat something delicious!"

Qiu Shui's actions were noticed by the thieves in front. Three of the thieves blocked Chu Nanxi and Song Liuli's sight, and another thief bumped into Qiu Shui and stole the purse around her waist.

"Why don't you look at the road when you walk?"

"I'm sorry, I'm in a hurry."

"Qiu Shui, let's go! I'm hungry."

"Be careful next time you walk."

"Yes Yes Yes……"

They walked to the restaurant in front, and the waiter greeted them hurriedly, "Three gentlemen, please come in."

"What would you like to eat, sir?"

"Bring six of your best dishes here."

"Okay! Master, please wait a moment."

"Six dishes are too much to finish and waste."

"Not much, not much. I'm so hungry now that I can eat a whole table of food."

"As you wish!"

The two people at the next table were eating and chatting, "Zhou Qi, hurry up, the martial arts competition for the eldest daughter of the county magistrate's mansion is about to begin."

"You can defeat everyone and become the county magistrate's son-in-law. You can get three hundred taels of silver and marry a beautiful lady. Just thinking about it makes me happy."

“I can’t necessarily defeat everyone.”

"You are such a powerful martial artist, you will definitely win. After you win, please take care of me, your brother."

"Don't worry! If I succeed in marrying the county magistrate's daughter, you will be my closest brother from now on."

"Brothers."

Chu Nanxi and Song Liuli listened to the conversation between the two and smiled at each other.

I feel that these two men want to rise to prominence by marrying the county magistrate's daughter, and I look down on them a little.

Men should be motivated instead of relying on women to get rich. Even if they succeed, they will be ridiculed by others.

Soon six dishes were served on the table, all of which were the restaurant chef’s best dishes. The three of them began to eat happily. The happier they were eating now, the more embarrassed they would be later.

Soon they were full and called the waiter to settle the bill.

"Waiter, how much is it?"

"Sir, seven taels and fifty cents."

When Qiu Shui touched his purse, he was stunned. How could the money be gone?

"Qiu Shui, pay the money."

Qiu Shui looked at Song Liuli with embarrassment, and said cautiously, "Master, I...I..."

"What do you mean by me? Just pay the money and leave."

"Sir, you don't want to dine for free! We don't accept credit here."

"You look down on me, sir. I have never eaten on credit."

"Qiu Shui, pay the money! What's the matter?"

Qiu Shui whispered in Song Liuli's ear: "Sir, the purse was still there when we entered the city, but it's gone now."

Song Liuli looked at Qiu Shui in surprise, gritting his teeth: "You... do you want to kill your son? What should I do if I don't have money to eat? I've brought shame to Yong'an City."

"If my father knew that I embarrassed him, he would beat me to death."

"Sir, I was bumped into by a man before entering the restaurant. He must have stolen the purse."

"What's the use of talking about it now."

Song Liuli looked at Chu Nanxi in embarrassment, and he immediately understood what was going on.

"Waiter, we need to eat for a while before paying the bill."

"The three gentlemen want to eat but don't want to pay."

"Nothing."

The waiter yelled: "Boss, someone is eating here without paying."

The entire restaurant was looking at them, making Chu Nanxi and the others feel ashamed.

"What? You are the first one to come here and eat a free meal. Why don't you go out and ask why the free meal in my restaurant is so delicious?"

In an instant, more than a dozen strong men came and surrounded the table.

"Boss, our wallet is lost, can you pay me back?"

"No."

"Mr. Chu, don't you have two hundred yuan? Give it to the shopkeeper first, and we will think of a way."

Chu Nanxi put the money on the table and looked at Song Liuli and his servant angrily.

"What do you want to do? Have you sold your servants?"

"I have never encountered such an embarrassing thing in my life. You and your servants have made me look like a bad guy who eats without paying. How can I face others when I tell others about it?"

Qiu Shui hurriedly grabbed Song Liuli's hand and begged: "Sir, I didn't lose my purse on purpose."

"I have been with you for many years, you won't sell me out, will you?"

"Qiu Shui, don't worry, I will never sell you out."

"Thank you, sir."

"This is not a theater. Don't perform a sad play here. Give me the money quickly, so as not to delay my business."

"You all look like decent people but want to eat without paying. If you really don't have money, I recommend you to work as prostitutes in Nanfeng Pavilion. Women will definitely like you with your delicate skin and tender flesh."

"What nonsense are you talking about? How can my young master go to such a place? It is simply an insult to my young master's reputation."

"Don't you think it's an insult to your reputation to not give money for meals? And if your son is really a son, doesn't he have even a few taels of silver? Who would believe it if I told anyone else?"

"Tell me which mansion you are from, and I'll send someone to ask your butler to come over and pay the money. That should be all right, right?"

Song Liuli looked at the shopkeeper in embarrassment. She had finally escaped, and now if she was caught by her father, he would definitely lock her up and wait for the emperor to grant her marriage.

Moreover, my father would beat me to death if he knew that I had done such a shameful thing. The thought of it made me scared.

"Shopkeeper... Shopkeeper..."

"It's no use yelling. I just want money. If you don't have money, don't even think about leaving. Work as a handyman in my restaurant and wait until you earn enough money for food before leaving."

"How much does it cost to do odd jobs per day?"

"Fifteen cents a day, for the three of you that's forty-five cents."

"Oh my god! How long will it take to get more than seven taels of silver?"

"in less than a year."

Chu Nanxi looked at the shopkeeper in embarrassment, "Shopkeeper, I have something to do and need to go home. Is there any job that can make money quickly?"

"Yes, you can steal it quickly, but if you are caught by the government, you will go to jail."

Chu Nanxi looked at the master and servant and was so angry that she wondered why she had brought two fools on the road and now they couldn't leave.

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