I'll settle this grudge with you for a hundred years

Yang Xiaoping was so happy to see the house full of guests that she forgot herself.

It was so early and there was no time to buy ingredients. What should I do? Qian Fulai was in a dilemma.

Then he looked at Liu Yi Yang without thinking. Liu Yi Yang looked confused and asked, "Why are you all looking at me?"

Then Qian Fulai told Liu Yiyang about his current predicament.

Liu Yi Yang thought for a moment and said, "How much do soy milk, fried dough sticks and buns cost?"

Qian Fulai didn’t know what Liu Yi Yang was thinking and replied: Two cents for a steamed bun, three cents for soy milk and fried dough sticks.

Liu Yiyang thought about it for a while, so we will arrange a set meal this morning, one steamed bun, one fried dough stick, one bowl of soy milk, and a cup of tea. It costs ten cents.

Qian Fulai said embarrassedly: We have no food now.

Liu Yiyang pointed to the small vendor at the street corner. "Go and negotiate with the vendor. Just say you've bought all the steamed buns and fried dough sticks today. Then ask him to take the stall to the kitchen. Let the vendor cook. We'll just be responsible for serving the food."

Qian Fulai asked in embarrassment: Is this okay?

Liu Yi Yang said calmly: Why not, just think about it, how many buns can a vendor sell in a day? If we buy them all for him at once, he will be unable to thank you enough.

Qian Fulai slapped his forehead and said, "Why didn't I think of that? You young people are full of ideas."

Liu Yiyang added: "You bought so much from him, and you might even be able to negotiate the price with him. If you give him four cents for a bun, a fried dough stick, and a bowl of soy milk, he might be very happy. Also, remember to let him in through the back door. If he comes in through the front door, people will say we are crazy about money. Sell the buns at more than three times the price. Also, the soy milk and fried dough sticks are ready, don't rush to give them to the customers. Give them to me first."

Seeing this young man doing things so meticulously and with such talent, I am really envious and jealous. It would be great if he were my son.

Seeing Qian Fulai going to do his work, Liu Yiyang changed into the storyteller's clothes to attract everyone's attention and prepared to start today's performance.

Liu Yi Yang walked to the desk and cleared his throat; I'm sure everyone knows what I'm going to talk about. Before I start talking about the book, I would like to ask you a few questions.

Everyone in the audience looked curious.

Liu Yi Yang pretended to be meaningful and said: Does anyone here know why Kangxi went to Yangzhou several times?

Someone replied: Of course it was a secret visit.

Liu Yiyang clapped his hands and cheered; Yes, that's right. It's a secret visit. But this brother only got half of the answer right.

Half? Then what is the other half? Everyone was puzzled.

Liu Yiyang opened the fan and fanned himself; in fact, he had another purpose, which was to find a friend of his. This friend was the one he had played with since childhood and who had made many contributions to Emperor Kangxi when he grew up.

Someone in the audience asked: Since he had made great contributions, why did Kangxi still look for him? Shouldn't he stay by the emperor's side as a high-ranking official?

Just when Liu Yiyang was about to answer, Liang Pingcang brought Liu Yiyang some hot buns and fried dough sticks.

Liu Yi Yang grabbed a fried dough stick and took a bite. His mouth was full of oil. He muttered while chewing something; he used to be a high-ranking official beside the emperor, but gave up that position for the sake of brotherhood.

The audience started to talk about it; it seemed that this man was very loyal and righteous. He even gave up his high position for the sake of loyalty.

Liu Yiyang took another bite of the fried dough stick; That's right, Aobai, you all know Aobai, the high official in the palace,

Everyone answered: Of course we know, when the emperor was still young, Oboi had already monopolized the military power.

Liu Yiyang said; That’s right, it was this Aobai, and in the end he was...

Just as everyone was waiting for Liu Yi Yang to continue, Liu Yi Yang stopped.

I glanced at everyone; I guess everyone hasn't had breakfast yet, come on, our fried dough sticks and buns are especially fresh today. Originally, they were 15 cents each, but seeing how enthusiastic everyone is, I'll take the initiative and give everyone 10 cents each. Everyone here is my brother, Liu. Even if the boss loses money, I'll give everyone the best benefits. If the boss scolds me, I'll just quit.

Everyone was stunned for a while

Liu Yiyang looked at Qian Fulai. "Am I okay with what I say? I'm going to say this today. Everyone in the audience is my brother. You can only take ten cents. If you take one cent more, I'll take off my clothes and leave immediately."

Qian Fulai was stunned when he saw that Liu Yi Yang acted so realistically.

Someone in the audience shouted: Mr. Liu, please be kind and give me one.

Others followed suit and said, "I want one too. I want two."

Qian Fulai was just in a daze, but suddenly came to his senses. This kid can still play like this, making the price increase of things sound so high-end, grand, and classy.

Breakfast came up one after another, and Liu Yiyang invited everyone to eat and drink.

Liu Yi Yang started today's topic, and everyone was listening attentively. Even their movements were in sync. If Liu Yi Yang wanted to take a bite of fried dough sticks, everyone would follow suit. If Liu Yi Yang drank a sip of soy milk, everyone would drink a sip of soy milk.

Qian Fulai hurried out to buy a lot of ingredients.

Liu Yi Yang put down the fan in his hand; Okay, that’s all for today’s jokes, see you tomorrow at the same time.

When everyone was about to leave, someone called out, "Mr. Liu, will breakfast still cost ten cents tomorrow?"

Liu Yiyang said, "That's right. As long as I'm telling stories, breakfast is always ten cents. If the boss dares to charge one cent more, I'll get angry with him."

Everyone applauded and left.

Qian Fulai hid in the corner with a sinister smile on his face.

Qian Ruirui felt that Liu Yiyang had worked hard today, so she poured a glass of water and was about to bring it to Liu Yiyang. Liu Yiyang just cleaned up the table and stood up to leave. The two of them had a time difference. Qian Ruirui had just arrived, and Liu Yiyang had just turned around, so Liu Yiyang didn't see Qian Ruirui coming.

Qian Ruirui saw Liu Yiyang ignored her and turned away. She threw the cup on the table and stamped her feet in anger. She cursed in her heart: It's just a punch. It's been a day and you're still angry. How petty. Let's ignore each other from now on.

At the same time in the evening, the little beggar climbed over the wall again.

This time, Liu Yiyang deliberately left a few buns for fear that the little beggar would go hungry.

Seeing the little beggar, Liu Yiyang handed the bun to the little beggar, and the little beggar started eating without saying a word.

Just when the little beggar wanted to speak, Liu Yiyang made a hushing gesture, signaling the little beggar to be quiet.

Liu Yiyang was afraid of waking up Qian Fulai and the others, so he went to sit on a stone bench outside the backyard with the little beggar. The two began to chat.

Liu Yiyang asked, "Why did you come to see me yesterday? I am actually a worker and I don't have much money to buy you food."

The little beggar was chewing on a bun without even raising his head to look at Liu Yiyang.

The little beggar reached into his pocket, took out two dollars and handed them to Liu Yiyang, saying, "Here, this is for you."

Liu Yi Yang looked at the two dollars in the little beggar's hand at a loss.

You didn't go and steal the money, did you? I can't take this money, and you should return it to the person immediately. Liu Yiyang said.

The little beggar took the last bite of the bun, touched his belly and said, "This is not stolen money, this is my own money, I still have dozens of this money."

As he said that, he shook his backpack, and there was a sound of coins colliding inside. Then he opened it and saw a pile of coins.

The little beggar weighed his small bag and said, "I'm not lying to you, I have money, I don't need to steal money."

Liu Yiyang was puzzled. What kind of bad taste is this? How can one steal food when he has money?

Liu Yiyang asked in confusion: You are not a fool, you are so rich but you are wearing ragged clothes and cheating.

I have my reasons, you don't have to worry about it. The little beggar stood up, dusted himself off and prepared to leave.

Liu Yi Yang stopped him and said, "This is your money, I can't take it."

Little beggar: I’m giving it to you, just take it.

Liu Yi Yang: Then why do you give me money?

You helped me in the teahouse yesterday, and my mother said that we should be grateful and repay kindness, the little beggar said with a smile.

Then I can't have it either.

The little beggar said earnestly: "As beggars, we are bound to be beaten for taking other people's things. You helped me and saved me from physical pain. That is a favor to me. I will remember the favor for thousands of years. This is the self-cultivation of us beggars."