On the way home, the fat man was still laughing. The poor kid probably had never seen anything funny in his life, and his laughter was really low. After leaving the academy gate, the fat man was unwilling to go back and pestered him to visit the "uncle and aunt" at the Fang family. For the sake of the 500 taels of silver bill, Fang Zheng had to take him home.

Xiaowu followed behind him, looking at the fat man blankly and laughing. He couldn't help but feel a little depressed as they talked about topics he couldn't figure out.

The three of them walked slowly, and they were very comfortable walking while walking. The fat man's performance was exactly like the fanatical star-chasing people in later generations, and he kept asking Fang Zheng questions, including what he thought about when he met the magical couple, who was the person he wanted to thank the most after Fang Zheng successfully met, etc. What a boring question, Fang Zheng said thanks CCTV, can he understand?

After entering the house, the mansion became lively. The servants enthusiastically dusted the young master Fang and the fat man, poured tea and served snacks, so attentive that Fang Zheng was a little uncomfortable. The fat man looked calm and seemed to be used to being served in this way.

After sitting in the main hall for a while, he blew with the fat man from all over the world. Fang Zheng had hundreds of years of experience and was no problem fooling a fat man in ancient times. The fat man was stunned and drooling and didn't even notice it.

As he was talking, Mr. Fang and Mrs. Fang came out. Before he saw anyone, he heard the sound. Mr. Fang smiled and said, "My little talent is back. Haha, how are you studying today?"

Fang Zheng had not answered yet, and just talked about which girl in the brothel had a big butt and which girl in the brothel had a tight look. She looked straight and straightened her clothes. After seeing my parents, she bowed and said, "My younger brother Zhou Wu, pay homage to Uncle Fang and Aunt Fang." Her polite gentleman looks completely different from the vulgar fat man just now. Fang Zheng was so shocked that this kid was originally an acting school.

Mr. Fang was stunned and then smiled and said, "Oh? My son also brought friends? Are he a classmate in the academy?"

The fat man said respectfully: "That's right, Brother Fang is straightforward and knowledgeable, and he has made friends with me sincerely. Today I'm taking the initiative, I hope my uncle and aunt will not blame me." Fang Zheng was secretly happy when he heard this. What should I say about Fat Man? His biggest shortcoming is that he likes to tell the truth.

Mr. Fang looked at each other and smiled and said, "My child is only good at being clever. If Nephew Zhou praises him again, I'm afraid this kid will be even more unfair." Since he went to Master Chen's house to become a master, Mr. Fang's attitude towards Fang Zheng is obviously much better than before.

Mrs. Fang didn't say much, looked at each other with Mr. Fang, nodded to the fat man with a smile, and then went down to arrange supper.

The fat man smiled and said, "Uncle is too modest. What I said is the truth. Brother Fang is a big shot in the academy today. Master Chen has a couple..."

"Cough cough, yes, cough cough..." Fang Zheng heard this, knowing that it was going to be bad, so he quickly winked the fat man with the sound of coughing.

Fortunately, the fat man was not too stupid. After receiving Fang Zheng's threatening gaze, he stopped embarrassedly.

"Well? Nephew Zhou, why don't you say it?" Seeing that the fat man stopped talking, Mr. Fang frowned and asked him, "But this evil son caused trouble in the academy today?"

"Ah, no, dad, the child has always been obedient and honest, how could he cause trouble? Haha, the weather is sunny today, and the school is calm today. We are all students studying hard, and Master Chen is quite commending. Brother Zhou, are you right? - Brother Zhou!" Fang Zheng hinted that the fat man would help him, but the boy turned his back and his shoulders kept shaking. Fang Zheng was so angry that he pinched the fat meat on his waist.

"Oh! Ah, that's right, Brother Fang said this." The fat man hurriedly replied.

Mr. Fang looked at the two of them suspiciously and said, "This is the best. If I know that your evil son has caused trouble, I will not deal with you to death! Nephew Zhou, you should help me watch my evil son more."

The fat man bowed and said yes. At this time, Mrs. Fang came over and told him that the meal was about to start. Fang Zheng finally breathed a sigh of relief.

The atmosphere of the supper was warm and harmonious. According to Mr. Fang's tone, this was the first time Fang Zheng brought his friends back for dinner, so they treated him with high standards with great face. Not only were the three chefs at home busy, but they also asked Yaoyuelou to send a few signature dishes. What's more, the old man moved a jar of 20-year-old Huadian from the cellar. It is said that even Mr. Fang couldn't bear to take a sip on weekdays.

This time, the fat man was flattered. He said repeatedly, "You are so polite, how dare you take it?" He did not make any mistakes. He just took a plate of dishes and then half into his mouth. He had to admire Mrs. Fang's far-sighted vision. If he made a few home-cooked side dishes, it would be not enough for the fat man to stuff his teeth. Fang Zheng wondered if the fat man realized he had been fooled and tried every means to eat his five hundred taels of silver back. - He hid himself very deeply.

During the meal, Mr. Fang asked the fat man intentionally or unintentionally about his family background. After hearing that his family was also in business, Mr. Fang was very happy and asked repeatedly which business it was and what business it was. However, the fat man was hesitant and couldn't say it. After a few vague words, Mr. Fang didn't ask any more questions.

Fang Zheng looked at the fat man with contempt, thinking that this kid was not kind, and he thought he would steal the blame. Who would steal your house? No matter how rich your family is, is it more money than mine? The fat man lowered his head ashamed under the disdainful gaze of Master Fang. Humph, just know that he was ashamed.

The meal was filled with joy. The fat man said goodbye with burping and satisfied, and Fang Zheng sent him out.

"Brother Fang, your food tastes good, haha, I will come often in the future." The fat man said while picking his teeth.

Fang Zheng smiled politely and said, "You are welcome to come often in the future. However, with your food in Fatty Brother, I am afraid that my family's stored food will not be able to handle it. Next time I come to have a meal, remember to bring a silver note to pay the bill, and a hundred taels of silver will be paid for every meal. I will allow you to go back with all my life."

The fat man was stunned, and then patted Fang Zheng on the shoulder hard: "You are so funny!" After that, he laughed and left.

Fang Zheng chased the fat man's back and shouted very seriously: "I'm not kidding!"

Turning back home and walking towards the side hall, Mr. Fang and his wife were sitting and drinking tea, so Fang Zheng sat aside with them.

Mr. Fang slowly sipped the tea one by one, and then said slowly after a while: "Zheng'er, Zhou Wu, do you know what his family is doing?"

Fang Zheng was holding a piece of snack and stuffing it into his mouth. He was stunned when he heard this and said, "Didn't he say that his family is doing business?"

"Doing business? Haha," Mr. Fang smiled faintly, "I think this child is polite and has extraordinary demeanor. Such upbringing is definitely not something that merchants can teach him."

When he listened to dirty jokes, he was even more extraordinary, and Fang Zheng curled his lips secretly.

"Can he be the son of an official?" Mrs. Fang was also confused.

"It is possible, no matter what, it is not a bad thing for Zheng'er to get to know him. Since ancient times, officials and businessmen have taken advantage of each other, become chess pieces, and complement each other. This relationship is unclear. Haha, Zheng'er, you have to remember that no matter who treats anyone outside, you can treat each other with courtesy. In this Jinling City, there may be a passerby who passes by you on the road, even a noble person who can support you, or a powerful enemy who kills you. Therefore, you must not be domineering and powerful outside." Mr. Fang seriously warned Fang Zheng.

"Dad don't worry, the child has always been as timid as a mouse. He doesn't even dare to kill a chicken. Only others can beat me outside. The child will never dare to bully others." Fang Zheng said modestly.

"Hmph, I want to believe you. Dad is so old that he has lived to the dog's belly." Mr. Fang was very disdainful of his modesty.

"Is it okay? Go back to your room and study hard. If you can't get into the scholar next year, be careful of your head!" Mr. Fang's threat was always so creative. As soon as he finished speaking, Mrs. Fang was so angry that he pinched his arm hard.

Life is passing quickly, and half a month has passed.

Fang Zheng had no gains in the past half month. He was busy in school every day and went home to have dinner after class. He was a good baby from feudal society. Mr. Fang was very pleased. With a wave of his hand, Fang Zheng's monthly money increased from ten taels of silver per month to twenty taels. Look, it is still beneficial to be a good baby, and his salary increased in just half a month.

The fat man gained the most. Since he had a meal at Fang's house, he seemed to have become addicted to it. Every few days he came to his house to find him in the name of "asking for teaching" with Fang Zheng. It happened that every time he "asking for advice" was rushing for dinner. After half a month, it was unknown how much fat man's knowledge increased, but his appetite increased a lot.

What made Fang Zheng helpless was that this fat man was well aware of flattery and flattery. He often brought some small gifts that were not too expensive and conspicuous to come to the door to respect the two elders of the Fang family, which made Mr. Fang say "good nephew" and wished he could take him as his adopted son. The whole family of the Fang family had gradually gotten used to the existence of the fat man. No matter whether he came or not, he would always habitually put a pair of chopsticks every time he had dinner. Fang Zheng was quite entangled and wanted to collect his meals, but he was embarrassed to speak.

"Is my meal that delicious?" Fang Zheng lazily lay on the mahogany table and asked boredly. An old master named Dai on the stage was explaining "Mencius" with a mouthful of mouth.

The fat man also wanted to imitate him and lay on the table, but the difficulty of this movement was a little higher than that of him. The fat on his waist was too thick and he couldn't bend it down at all. He had to lean on the back of the chair and look at Fang Zheng enviously.

"It doesn't matter whether the food is delicious or not. What's important is the atmosphere of eating with your family. I envy you." After the two got familiar with each other, the fat man no longer claimed to be "down" and "fool brother". He usually said "me".

"Don't your family have dinner with you?" Fang Zheng suddenly remembered that he had known Fatty for so long and had never asked about his family's situation. He only knew that his family was also in business.

"My parents... are often there, except for me and my sister, there are only servants in the mansion." The fat man was sad.

Fang Zheng nodded in understanding. The businessman values ​​profit rather than separation. While getting something, he always has to pay some price.

"Poor child, come to my house for dinner in the future and give you a 50% discount..." Fang Zheng generously patted the fat man: "A meal of fifty taels of silver is really delicious and cheap, and it is great value for money. Where can I find such a beautiful thing?"

A little sadness just arose in his heart, but was resolved by Fang Zheng's jokes. The fat man smiled and scolded Fang Zheng and pushed him: "Go! I don't plan to give the money. I want to eat braised carp tonight. Please tell Xiaowu to go back and give instructions to the kitchen." These days, the fat man and Xiaowu are also very familiar with each other.

This fat man really didn't treat himself as an outsider. If this continues, I will have to go to his house every day tomorrow. Fang Zheng thought to himself, so he said that I would "ask for teaching" from him. If we ask for advice from him, we will always improve our knowledge. Didn't Confucius say "If three people go together, I will have my teacher?" From this point of view, this sentence is probably an excuse for Confucius to go to someone else's house to have a meal when Confucius was in a very miserable state.

"There is another thing..." The fat man suddenly became squeamish: "Eat meals at your house every day, leaving my sister alone at home. Brother Fang, can you see if you can..."

"Come on, come on!" Fang Zheng waved his hand generously: "Anyway, one cow is also a leader, and two cows are also a leader. Do you have any relatives in your family? Bring them all over, it doesn't matter if there are too many people. At worst, our family can hold a meal..." With Mr. Fang's love for fat people, it's not a big deal to bring more people to the house for dinner. Fang Zheng agreed very alone.

"Your sister should eat less than you. It's better to have twenty taels of silver every meal. You can check the bill at the end of the month and no invoice is issued." Fang Zheng lay on the table and offered lazily.

"Okay." The fat man said indifferently: "You wait slowly, I will pay the bill again in the year of the monkey and horse."

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