Chapter 1325·Flower Boat

I didn’t like eating water chestnuts before, but now I don’t like eating cakes either…

Bai Rongxuan asked in confusion, "What does Uncle Six like to eat?" Without waiting for Min Tingke to answer, she asked herself, "Braised pork?"

Now Min Tingke couldn't hold back any longer and laughed out loud, "Who told you that I like braised pork?"

Bai Rongxuan glared at him lightly, "What's more, if it weren't for you, would I have the reputation of liking braised pork in vain? You don't even know that every time I go to the foreign minister's house, my eldest aunt will definitely give it to me.

Cooking a dish of braised pork has made me accept the fact that I like braised pork, and this is all your fault."

Min Tingke laughed loudly, "What's wrong with this? Is it possible that the cooking skills of the woman on the stove in the foreign minister's room are so poor that the braised pork is not delicious?"

Bai Rongxuan said, "It's okay, I just think it's too boring."

Min Tingke said, "Then just eat less. Why do you force yourself to eat so much?"

Bai Rongxuan said helplessly, "I would like to, but my eldest aunt keeps bringing me food, and I am too embarrassed to refuse, so I can only eat hard."

Min Tingke said, "This is your reason. What's there to be embarrassed about? If it works, it works. If it doesn't work, it doesn't work. You have to show your attitude. Foreign Minister Fang is still your relative. If you act with caution, you will wait for the future with outsiders.

When we get along, do we have to tolerate everything and accept things we don’t like? You will suffer a loss in the future."

Bai Rongxuan felt that there was some truth in what he said, and she pondered silently.

Min Tingke continued, "For example, when Mrs. Ze makes braised pork for you for the first time, you should clearly tell her that you don't like it, so that there will be no further trouble. You are always hesitant to do things.

Being undecided and caring about face will definitely lead to failure."

Bai Rongxuan sighed softly, "I will pay attention to it in the future."

I'm afraid it's difficult.

Seeing her submissive look, Min Tingke couldn't help but said, "Actually, it's not difficult to refuse others. There's nothing to be embarrassed about. No one is a fortune teller under the overpass, how can he guess what's on your mind? You

If you don't tell yourself, you will have to suffer this grievance."

However, this kind of character cannot be developed overnight, and it is probably related to Brother Zhi's background. He grew up in his uncle's house since he was a child, and his mother was involved in rumors. He was naturally cautious and unwilling to reveal his inner feelings to others.

Just as he was talking, bursts of cheers suddenly came from outside. Min Tingke looked outside and saw that the long-awaited flower boat was coming out.

From a distance, I saw dozens of boats decorated with flowers of various colors rolling over on the river. Combined with the clear river water, it was even more beautiful.

Min Tingke said regretfully, "It would be nice if the weather were clearer."

But how can there be so many perfect things in the world?

Bai Rongxuan came to the window and looked at it curiously.

Aunt Yi walked down the stairs quickly and said, "Sixth Master, Master Zhi, the old lady asked you to go up and watch the scenery."

Min Tingke said, "No need, the two of us will watch here, so that everyone will not be crowded together and no one can see well."

Aunt Yi smiled and went upstairs to answer.

Mrs. Min really didn't force it.

The flower boat rowed very slowly, and there were endless cheers and cheers from the shore. On the next few boats, there were people dressed in ancient costumes, dressing themselves up as the Water Goddess, scattering flower petals and singing loudly.

Bai Rongxuan asked in confusion, "Uncle Six, what are they singing?"

Min Ting Ke Dao, "Ode to the Goddess of Luo."

Bai Rongxuan suddenly realized, "Then why are you scattering petals?"

Min Tingke said, "Maybe it's just to look good? Do you know the origin of the Dragon Boat Festival?"

Of course Bai Rongxuan knew what Madam Shen once said when she was in class.

Bai Rongxuan said, "Isn't it to commemorate Qu Yuan?"

Min Tingke said, "Yes, in order to prevent the fish and shrimps at the bottom of the river from eating Qu Yuan's body, the people threw rice into the river, and later it became zongzi. In recent years, the world has been bad, and some people can't even eat their rations. Who would be willing to throw them into the river? So they were changed into flower petals, which saves money and is beautiful. This must be the idea of ​​a very talented person."

Soon the first batch of flower boats rowed past Wangjiang Tower.

Then came the second batch. There was a drummer on each of the four leading boats, beating the big drum and shouting trumpets, which looked quite impressive. There were even lion dances on the boats behind, and several lions were jumping back and forth between the boats. It's so naive and so vivid that it always elicits a burst of loud applause. Bai Rongxuan's eyes widened when she saw it, "This... this is too awesome."

Min Tingke smiled and said, "They have all been trained, so their skills are naturally very good." After he finished speaking, he called Chang An to give instructions, "This lion dance boat is quite interesting, reward it!"

Chang An immediately went downstairs to make arrangements. After a while, a high-pitched voice shouted from outside, "The Min family enjoys the lion dance boat for one thousand yuan."

The onlookers were surprised and happy when they heard the sound, and they all cheered. After hearing this, the people on the flower boat beat the drums louder, and the lion also turned somersaults on the boat board.

That flexible and playful look made Bai Rongxuan laugh non-stop.

Seeing her happy look, Min Tingke couldn't help but laugh.

The Min family took the lead, and other families followed and started to reward them with money.

The second batch of flower boats rowed past slowly.

Bai Rongxuan asked in confusion, "Is this a rule that existed in the past?"

"That's right." Min Tingke said, "Why do you think those people arranged the flower boats and performed on them? Is it just for everyone to have fun? Who wants to work in vain if they don't get some reward?"

Bai Rongxuan nodded, finally understanding.

The third batch of flower boats were much larger than the previous ones. A stage was set up on them, and a great show was performed with gongs and drums, but in terms of excitement, they were far less than the lion dance boats. But even so, the person who shouted for rewards still shouted loudly. He shouted, "Two thousand dollars for the Bai family's opera boat."

The onlookers roared and started talking about anything.

"Hey, the Min family only rewarded one thousand, and the Bai family doubled it. Isn't this a slap in the face of Mr. Min Liu?"

"These two families are no longer noisy. Let's just watch the fun. Anyway, we won't give you any reward, so why bother with them?"

"Rich people are willful! They can reward them however they want, unlike us, who work hard all their lives and die with less than two thousand dollars!"

"When the clam and the clam fight, the fisherman benefits. The more fierce they quarrel, the happier the owner of the flower boat becomes, and all the reward money falls into their hands."

When Bai Rongxuan saw this, she quietly took a look at Min Tingke's face and saw that he still looked calm, as if he didn't take the Bai family's reward to his heart.

But when the fourth batch of flower boats passed by, the Min family's reward was directly mentioned as four thousand.

Exactly double that of the Bai family.

The people below suddenly became a mess.

During the fifth batch of flower boats, the Bai family directly increased the reward to five thousand.

But he did not double the reward, obviously not prepared to confront the Min family head-on. Min Tingke refused to let him go easily, and directly increased the reward to 10,000 when the sixth batch of flower boats passed by.

Before the shouts of rewards fell, the crowd on the riverside was almost crazy, shouting the name of the Min family loudly, and it was very lively for a while. Everyone on the riverside was still shouting the word "Min family".

The earth shook and the mountains shook like thunder drums.

Min Zhiyuan sensed something was wrong and immediately sent someone to call Min Tingke up for questioning.

Min Tingke remained motionless and continued to drink tea.

Min Zhiyuan had no choice but to come down in person, "Xiao Liu, what are you doing? This is not the way to spend money, so how can you use it to make people angry?"

Min Tingke said calmly, "Just leave it alone, I have my own arrangements."

Min Zhiyuan wanted to say more, Mrs. Min had already sent Aunt Yi down, "Master, the old lady is asking you to come up."

Min Zhiyuan had no choice but to go back upstairs with a dissatisfied look on his face.

Bai Rongxuan was also a little worried, "Uncle Liu, the Bai family has already surrendered, so don't hold on to her anymore and let outsiders see the fun. In the end, no one in the Min and Bai families will benefit."
Chapter completed!