When the book-traveling little detective meets the two-faced prince

After finishing writing, Lin Lezhi returned the medicine bag to its original place, then went to the lobby of the inn and found an empty table to sit down.

Soon, the lobby of the inn was full of people.

Guo Yong and his group sat at the table next to Lin Lezhi.

After Guo Yong sat down, he turned around and said, "Brother Lin, we wanted to wait for you outside the tent, but Captain Hong asked us all to go back, so we came back first. Have you applied for the job?"

"Thank you, Brother Guo, for your concern. I have accepted the application." Lin Lezhi responded with a smile.

"I knew that Brother Lin would be fine."

As they were talking, Xiao Yihuo and his group came down from upstairs. At this time, the lobby downstairs was already full of diners, and there were no empty tables.

The waiter came up to them immediately after seeing them, and said apologetically, "Excuse me, gentlemen. Our tables downstairs are all full. Would you like to order food to be delivered to your room, or...?"

After all, they were customers coming to his own store, so there was no reason for the waiter to chase them out, leaving the customers some time to make their own choices.

Qingchuan glanced at Lin Lezhi and said calmly, "I see that Master Lin's table is still empty, let's go over there."

"This..." The waiter thought for a moment and said, "Oh, yes, you four are friends. Look at my brain. I will go over and ask Master Lin for you."

"Waiter, why haven't the dishes we ordered been served yet?" A table near the door shouted loudly.

"Okay, I'll go to the back and urge you right away, please wait a moment."

The waiter turned around and said, "I'm sorry, I'm really busy today. I'll go ask for you right away."

"The inn is so busy, there's no need to worry about it for us. We can just go and ask ourselves."

It was rare to meet such a thoughtful guest, the waiter said with gratitude: "Oh, thank you for your understanding, Mr. Qingchuan. I will go take care of other guests first. Please take care of me when you take the order later."

Qingchuan smiled and nodded.

Lin Lezhi was sitting not far from the stairs, so he couldn't pretend not to hear it. After smelling Qingchuan's unique medicinal fragrance, he turned around and said with a smile: "It would be a waste for me to sit at such a big table alone. Come on, come on, please sit down."

"Thank you, Brother Lezhi."

As he sat down, Qingchuan looked at the bustling lobby and said with some surprise: "The inn seems to be much busier today than yesterday."

When everyone went to Wu Sanshan's house before, everyone had already met each other. Guo Yong turned around and said very familiarly: "We heard about this when we came back. When we came back, it seemed that County Magistrate Chang not only lifted the order to block the ships, but also allowed everyone to hold the blessing lantern festival without worry."

"A blessing lantern festival?"

"That's right. I guess this is your first time here, so you haven't seen it. The blessing lantern festival in Pinghai Town is well-known. On the 15th of every month, in addition to placing lanterns made by themselves in the lake, the people of Pinghai Town also decorate the entire fishing boat with river lanterns and other decorative items to pray for blessings and commemorate their deceased relatives."

Guo Yong turned around and said, "Because there are only lanterns but no people on the fishing boat, a long rope is tied to the stern. At dawn the next day, the boat is pulled back. If one of the lanterns on the boat does not go out, it means that the heavens are grateful for the people's sincerity and have granted their wishes."

Hearing this, Qingchuan showed some curiosity on his face and asked, "It's autumn now, and the wind is strong at night. I'm afraid it won't be easy to keep even one lamp."

"You don't know, if it was an ordinary lake it might be like this, but this is Pinghai Lake, this is not ordinary."

"I'd like to hear the details." Qingchuan responded with a smile.

"Huaifeng Village is built on an island in the lake, but you can hardly feel the wind when standing on the island. Even if there is, it is just a gentle breeze. It seems that the gods have blessed the people living under the mountain and embraced the wind blowing from all directions in their arms to protect them from the wind. This is why Huaifeng Village got its name."

"So, as long as one light can be kept on during the time when the boats are traveling on the lake, it would be a blessing from God."

"I see." Qingchuan looked at the enthusiastic people on the side and said with some sigh: "No wonder it's so lively today. The strange thing that happened two months ago must have been expected for a long time."

"That's right." Guo Yong suggested: "Since we are here and it happens to be the Lantern Festival, why don't we go and have a look together and broaden our horizons?"

"Good idea." Qingchuan nodded in agreement.

At this time, a man holding a heavy bag in his arms walked in breathlessly from the direction of the door, shouting, "Books...books are coming——!"

When he saw the strange face coming in, a hint of doubt flashed across Lin Lezhi's eyes, but it quickly disappeared.

When the books arrived, all those who had previously ordered books at Jianghe Inn rushed to buy them.

Guo Yong asked, "During the days we've been here, there have been quite a few people coming to pick up books at this time, and the number is increasing. Is the book written by this person called Wuyouke really that good?"

Lin Lezhi looked at Guo Yong and said, "I think it might be because of something strange that everyone borrowed books to relieve their worries. If Brother Guo Yong is curious, you can buy a book and read it."

"Brother Lin, what you said makes sense." Guo Yong sighed and said, "However, my brothers and I have been hunting in the mountains for many years and have rarely come into contact with the outside world, so we are illiterate. Brother Lin, please don't look down on us."

"Everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses. It's no use talking about strengths and weaknesses. The most important thing in making friends is to get along with them from the heart. It's my honor to meet you brothers. I'm so happy. If you brothers want to read it, I can tell you the stories in the book."

"well said!"

Seeing that Guo Yong was about to pat his left shoulder, Lin Lezhi quickly raised his hand and shook Guo Yong's hand, adding a warm smile.

After letting go of his hand, Guo Yong asked, "So, Brother Lin has read Wuyouke's book?"

"I have indeed seen quite a few." Lin Lezhi responded with a smile.

"Have you read this one too?" Liu Yunhe, who was sitting next to him, handed over a book with the words "I'm Doing Greatly in the Liushenmen" clearly written on the cover.

Suddenly, Lin Lezhi's eyes widened. He wanted to ask Liu Yunhe where he got the book, but when he turned around, he saw Xiao Yihuo and Qingchuan each holding a book in their hands.

Looking at the words "I am rich but I just want to farm" and "I am famous for my medical skills" written on the book cover, Lin Lezhi choked even without drinking any water.

Although, the titles and contents of these three books are indeed inspired by them.

But these three are too good at choosing books...

Seeing Lin Lezhi's stunned reaction, Xiao Yihuo narrowed his eyes slightly, closed the book in his hand and asked with a smile: "Why, have you read these books, Brother Lin?"