He Daqing, do you know how I've lived these past years?

the next morning

Leyou and the others packed their luggage, and Leyou also put some things into his spatial storage.

Because the column had been informed in advance, everyone went directly to the newly rented courtyard.

"This courtyard is huge; one room per person would be enough. The owner must be quite wealthy."

Leyou tapped Huangying on the head and said:

"This house was passed down from someone's ancestors. The owner lives in the countryside and makes a living from the rent."

"Next time, don't always think about robbing the rich; some rich people may be benevolent."

Huang Ying stuck out her tongue and hid behind Jing Xian.

"Alright everyone, have chosen your rooms and start cleaning. We'll be having a wedding here soon."

Everyone, having heard their master's instructions, began their respective tasks. ...

A week quickly passed, and Leyou excitedly ran all the way to the tailor shop to pick up all the clothes.

He went to his master's place, dropped off his Taoist robe and Ten Directions Cloud Shoes and socks, and ran off, leaving his master, who was about to speak, completely bewildered.

Then he hurriedly ran into the side room, threw his two junior sisters' clothes on the table, and left quickly without saying a word.

Mulan missed catching Leyou's clothes, stood at the door and stomped her foot angrily, glaring at Leyou who was running towards the other side.

Leyou, running at full speed, quickly rushed to the back room, to Jingxian's room.

She quickly took out modified cheongsams of different colors, stockings, and high heels from her bundle.

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She wore black high heels and had two braids on her head.

She wore a blue cheongsam with her waist cinched and bright pearl earrings.

His fingers were like peeled scallion roots, and his mouth was like that of someone holding cinnabar.

Silk stockings covered her jade-like legs, her skin as smooth as snow.

Her crisscrossing cat-like steps are exquisitely beautiful.

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Jingxian looked at the dazed Leyou, smiled faintly, and called out:

"Brother Ah"

"When you weren't back just now, the master called us over because he had something to say to us."

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"Senior, thank you so much for buying so many new clothes and shoes for us sisters. They're so pretty!"

"Isn't that how it should be? You've all grown a year older in the new year."

Leyou stroked Huangying's hair and said.

"Alright, the New Year is in seven days. I have a list here. Disciple, go and inform everyone. We can all get together and have a drink!"

"Yes, Master, I'll go right away."

Leyou took the list and went door-to-door to deliver the message, address by address.

Goodness, several of them are martial arts schools.

On the way back, Leyou saw someone selling canopy beds. Thinking about the motorcycle in the space, he bought one and asked the shopkeeper to carry it to a dark corner at the alley entrance before sending the shopkeeper away.

Looking around and finding no one, Leyou quickly drew his katana and slashed the part where the shelf met the bed.

He took all the food and pastries out of the room and put them on the bed. He then put the shelf on top of the motorcycle, placed the food and pastries on the shelf, and then carried the bed on his back and walked home.

"Senior brother, why did you bring back a bed?"

"Um, my bed in the room is small, this bed is big and comfortable to sleep in."

"All right"

Let's change the scene...

"Boss, where are we going? The guys down there are starting to cause trouble."

"Make trouble? Who dares to make trouble! I'll kill him!"

A fierce-looking, one-eyed man pulled out a pistol and spoke menacingly to a thin young man.

"Brother, there's really no other way. We've been on the run for five or six days."

"There are soldiers all around, and Japanese devils to the north. We can't get through Beijing."

"Hmph, if that doesn't work, go to Red Incense Burner. I refuse to believe we can't get rid of these brokers."

"What about those brothel owners in Beijing?"

"There are Japanese devils everywhere, but whatever, get ready, we're heading south to Hongxianglu Port."

Not far from the burly man who was speaking were several donkey carts, each carrying several large wooden boxes. Two burly men with heavy rifles were guarding each cart.

Suddenly, a box began to shake violently, and a "hmm hmm hmm" sound came from inside.

"Damn it! This little grandson is so strong, and he's been making a fuss for so many days. Let him go hungry for another day!"

"This brat is no ordinary person. He took down both Old Liu and Old Dog at such a young age; he's got some martial arts skills."

"Hmph, if it weren't for the Japanese attacking the city, I would have tied up all three of his wives as well."

"By then, won't the ocean be our domain? You guys have never seen that woman's figure!"

A group of burly men were making a lot of noise around the wooden box.

"A rebellion, huh? Making such a fuss! Forget about going to Beijing, head straight south to Hongxianglu Port, open the boxes, and cause a ruckus every day. Let's see how smug he is!"

A burly man opened a wooden box and found a boy lying inside, his hands and feet bound and his mouth stuffed with a gag. The boy was making noises and kicking the box forcefully.

"Make a scene! I'll show you what's what!"

The burly man who had just spoken grabbed the rifle from the back of the other burly man next to the donkey cart and began smashing it repeatedly on the boy's head with the butt.

"Hey"

"Serves you right for making a scene, eighty."

"eighty"

Slowly, with the continuous smashing, the boy stopped moving. The big man then jumped off the donkey cart and threw the bloodstained rifle to the man next to him.

"Old dog, don't smash him to death! Martial arts practitioners are worth a lot of money!"

"Don't worry, this brat's got guts. Let's go."

The group, in several donkey carts, headed further and further south.

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February 11, 1945

Meanwhile, Leyou has already started cleaning, buying groceries, borrowing tables, chairs, bowls and chopsticks from neighbors, and pasting "double happiness" characters on windows and doors, and hanging red curtains in preparation for tomorrow's New Year and wedding.

As night fell, Leyou didn't go to Jingxian's room again. Everyone tossed and turned, unable to sleep. Some were excited, some sighed, and some were angry.

February 12th, Sunny

Because everything was kept simple due to wartime conditions, I invited some friends to have dinner in the courtyard.

The master even drew a large circle on the ground with lime, planning to hold a martial arts competition later.

Leyou put on a blue Zhongshan suit early in the morning, brushed his black leather shoes with lard, and hung two strings of lit firecrackers on bamboo sticks at the gate of the courtyard.

"Crackling"

"Crackling"

The sound of firecrackers echoed through the alley.

The two rows of drummers who had been waiting at the entrance immediately began playing their instruments, creating a lively scene.

The neighbors all came over to congratulate him, and the master also gave them some snacks and ground beans, and everyone had a good time together.

Just then, seeing the principal and his wife approaching from afar, Leyou hurriedly went to greet them with a cupped-hand salute and offered them a cigarette.

"Congratulations, Leyou! You're a real man now. I hope you'll never forget your original aspirations. Happy wedding!"

"Yes, Principal, please come in and have a seat, and have a cup of hot tea first."

Leyou bent down to lead the way, when he suddenly noticed a group of people walking directly towards them from a distance.

"Oh, what brings the Commander here?"

Leyou apologized to the principal, who laughed and said:

"It's alright, you go ahead. I'll go in with him."

Upon hearing this, Leyou hurriedly stepped forward to welcome the commander and several captains, and offered them cigarettes as a token of his congratulations.

"Congratulations! Happy wedding! You'll have to have another drink with me later, okay?"

He then walked inside with the principal.

At this moment, the master also came out and stood at the door. Leyou took out a cigarette and handed it to the master. The two of them stood at the door waiting for the guests to arrive.

From afar, they could see a group of burly men walking briskly towards them.

Some were carrying weapons, and a few were carrying two weapon racks. It really amazed my friend.

Upon seeing this, the master threw down his cigarette, raised his hands in a fist salute, and said:

"Welcome, masters, to my apprentice's joyous banquet. Please take your seats."

Leyou quickly lit cigarettes and distributed them to everyone. Just then, six wheelbarrows appeared in the distance, each loaded with earthenware jars of Daughter's Red wine.

The martial arts instructors nearby swarmed forward, laughing and saying:

"We'll handle these things, groom, you go about your business."

After saying that, they each carried a jar into the courtyard.

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