Chapter 855 Sun Shan suspects that he has the physique of "attracting fat people"
After bidding farewell to Jinling, we continued south by boat.
The mood for returning home this time is completely different from that of going to Beijing for the exam.
Among the four members of the Sun family, except Sun Dali who was nervously guarding the luggage and goods, the remaining three could be said to be relaxed and at ease.
Actually, to say I'm happy isn't that much, it's just relative to the mood of going to the capital.
Gui Ge'er now does not restrict Sun Shan's diet. Except for strange foods, he is not allowed to eat anything else.
During this trip, fish was the most eaten food. Even Sun Shan, who was not good at cooking, learned how to cook fish.
As Sun Shan's personal chef, Gui Ge'er prepared various dishes for Sun Shan.
He kept muttering, "Brother Shan, you've had a hard time on this journey. You've lost a lot of weight. I have to make you a midnight snack and feed you to be plump and healthy when you go back. Then Uncle Min and Auntie won't feel so bad when they see you."
Then Gui Ge'er brought Sun Shan a bowl of red dates and egg soup and said, "Brother Shan, this soup nourishes the blood and nourishes the skin. After nourishing it, your complexion will be much more rosy."
Sun Shan was speechless. Isn't this soup suitable for women? Why did a grown man like him drink this soup?
Looking at Gui Ge'er's expectant eyes, Sun Shan nodded woodenly, gulped down the soup, and ate two eggs, filling his stomach.
I went to bed after having midnight snack and woke up the next day feeling refreshed. Unfortunately, my face didn’t become rosy, but instead became darker.
Traveling in the hot summer, even if you hide in the stuffy and hot cabin, you will still be penetrated by the ultraviolet rays and your whole body will be darkened.
Of course, the three people from Sunjia Village were just as dark-skinned as the others. They were well-fed in Beijing, but after returning home, they looked ten years older.
After lunch that day, we finally arrived at Ganjiang River, and were one step closer to home.
Sun Shan looked at the river. Although he couldn't compose poetry, he could hum a few lines.
The Li family merchant ship needs to repair on the Gan River before setting off again tomorrow.
Sun Shan and his companions stepped out of the cabin and onto the shore, and they instantly felt much more comfortable.
Of course, Sun Dali was not included in their group.
Sun Shan placed all the cloth that he wholesaled and his less valuable luggage on the boat. Sun Dali insisted on not getting off the boat and wanted to guard them carefully for fear that someone would steal them.
Sun Shan had no choice but to ask Gui Ge'er to bring him food later.
Sun Shan was recognized before he took a few steps.
A short, fat middle-aged man shouted loudly: "You, are you the Erhu Juren Master?"
When Sun Shan heard the word "erhu", he instinctively turned around and saw a middle-aged man who was the same height as him, much fatter and much older, opening his mouth.
He shouted excitedly: "Mr. Erhu Juren, it's really you, I didn't recognize you wrongly, it's really you."
Sun Shan took a look at the middle-aged man. He was ordinary, with no special features except that he was fat.
He asked doubtfully, "Brother, have we met before?"
The middle-aged man pulled up his trouser legs and ran over at full speed, followed by two followers.
He shouted excitedly: "Mr. Erhu, have you forgotten? I still remember the piece you played on the Erhu at the Eight Mirrors Platform. It was rough and unrestrained, with a roaring sound. I have never heard such a passionate piece of music."
After the short and fat middle-aged man said this, Sun Shan remembered it.
This short and fat middle-aged man was his financial sponsor and threw him a piece of silver.
In the end, he used the reward money to buy steamed buns for the porter.
Unexpectedly, they met again in Ganzhou. They really are destined to meet.
Sun Shan smiled and said, "I remember now. I don't know your last name, brother. My last name is Sun."
When the short and fat middle-aged man heard Sun Shan asking him what his last name was, he wondered if he was planning to make friends with him.
I'm so excited, what should I do?
The middle-aged man said anxiously, "Mr. Sun, my surname is Shen, my name is Jingbing. I am thirty-three years old this year, and I live in Ganzhou City."
Sun Shan: My dear brother, there is actually no need to report in such detail. It is polite to ask your name when we meet by chance.
Sun Shan smiled and said, "Brother Shen, I never thought we would meet again. This is wonderful, indescribable."
Shen the short and fat also thought so. His chubby face was filled with a bright smile. "Yes, I never thought we would meet again. It's fate. This is a great fate."
After a pause, he took Sun Shan's sleeve and said, "Mr. Sun, it's a rare opportunity to meet you. I will treat you to a meal today."
Sun Shan politely refused: "Brother Shen, no need, don't be so polite."
She continued, "We just got off the boat at the dock and are heading to the inn. We can talk later."
How could Sun Shan dare to ask his former top brother to treat him to a meal, for fear it might be a Hongmen Banquet.
You should not have the intention to harm others, but you must be on guard against others. Sun Shan would not eat with others casually.
When Shen the short and fat saw Sun Shan carrying his luggage, he really looked like he had just got off the boat at the dock.
So he said enthusiastically: "Mr. Sun, where is the inn you are staying at? I will ask the servants to help you carry your luggage. I was born and raised in Ganzhou and I know Ganzhou very well. I can definitely take you wherever you want to go."
Sun Shan waved his hands and said, "Brother Shen, no need, I can do it myself."
There was no way that short and fat Shen would let Sun Shan go, and he insisted on carrying Sun Shan's luggage.
After seeing this, Gui Ge'er and Sun Dingnan held the luggage tightly and refused to allow Shen the short and fat man's servants to carry it.
Gui Ge'er touched his chest quietly, and found that Shan Ge's appointment letter was still there. He breathed a long sigh of relief.
The servants of the short and fat Shen, Gui Ge'er, and Sun Dingnan had been in a stalemate, carrying Sun Shan's luggage around, creating a lively scene that attracted a lot of attention.
Sun Shan: ...
Sun Shan suspected that he had the physique that "attracted fat people". Why did all the fat people want to be friends with him?
Finally, he said helplessly: "Brother Shen, my brothers will carry the luggage. We will stay in the inn in front, not far from here."
He smiled and continued, "Let's talk while we walk."
The short and fat Shen said cheerfully, "Okay, let's talk while we walk. Mr. Sun, I am the host in Ganzhou, so I must treat you to a meal."
Sun Shan didn't understand why the short and fat Shen insisted on inviting him to dinner. It seemed that he couldn't get rid of him if he didn't eat this meal.
Sun Shan bowed and said, "Brother Shen, you are so hospitable, I can't refuse. I'd rather obey you than be polite. Thank you very much."
After hearing this, the short and fat Shen laughed and said, "Mr. Sun, the row in front is full of wine shops, so we'll eat there. It's a great honor to treat you to a meal."
Sun Shan and his group soon arrived at the inn.
Sun Shan went to the post station and quickly completed the formalities and put away his luggage. Sun Dingnan stayed in the room to look after the luggage.
Gui Ge'er walked out of the door with Sun Shan, bowed, and said apologetically: "Brother Shen, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting."
After leaving the post station, the short and fat Shen asked curiously, "Mr. Sun, can scholars also stay at the post station now? I heard that only officials could stay there before."
In fact, scholars and juren could also live in the post station, but officials were given priority.
In a transportation hub like Ganzhou, where officials come and go frequently, they are often given priority to live there.
It is difficult for scholars and juren to find positions.
Sun Shan said with a smile: "If there is a vacant seat at the post station, you can stay there. It just so happens that there is one available."