Bird Dude Nie Bufan

Bird Dude Nie Bufan CH 008 Empty, Lonely, Cold

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Zhang Junshi was a pitiful child. After Nie Bufan disappeared inexplicably, he lost any good mood he had. He searched the city from the south part to the north part, and then from the east part to the west part, searching all the places he could have gone.

Although he knew that Nie Bufan was an unreliable person, but not seeing any sight of him for so long, he was unable to rest assured.

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He was surrounded by large crowds of people who flow past him, but no matter where his line of sight passed, there was still no sight of the person his heart held concern for.

Zhang Junshi had to admit that his concern about that strange fellow was out of the ordinary. Once he was found, he must be severely beaten! Zhang Junshi thought sullenly.

“Boss, how much is this?” Suddenly, a familiar voice came from behind.

Zhang Junshi turned around abruptly and looked in that direction, only to see a person standing in front of a peddler not far away, hand holding a weird mask that covered his face. As the mask slightly moved away, it revealed a brightly smiling face. It was indeed the Nie Bufan who he had been searching for nearly half a day.

As the saying went searching amongst the crowds a thousand times, suddenly looking back, that person was standing in the dim light all along.

Nie Bufan also saw Zhang Junshi. He raised his mask and called out, “Brother Zhang Third, I’m here!”

Zhang Junshi was full of mixed feelings, quickly walking up to him, he wanted to question him angrily. But once he saw that harmless smiling face, he was filled with an inexplicable feeling of powerlessness. But not even showing any temper would seem as if he was too soft.

After struggling with himself for a long time, he finally asked aggrievedly: “Where did you go, not even saying a word.”

Nie Bufan rubbed his nose and said with a smile: “Sorry, I just saw my chickens get lost and accidentally entering the restaurant. In order to avoid having them fall into evil hands, I had to go take them out first.”

“You could also tell me in advance!” 　　 　　

“The incident happened suddenly and I forgot, haha.” Nie Bufan patted Zhang Junshi on the shoulder and promised, “It will definitely not happen next time.”

Next time when they went out, he must put a rope on him first. After spending a longer time with Nie Bufan, he discovered that nine of the ten sentences he said could not be taken seriously. Zhang Junshi had a clear realization now.

The incident was put aside, and the two of them bought two river lanterns and headed towards the riverside according to the original plan.

The moonlight was enchanting, the dark river surface seemed to be dotted with starlights. In the distance the song girl’s mellow and moving song reached them, adding a bit of charm and gentleness to this poetic night.

Zhang Junshi and Nie Bufan stood quietly beside the river, shoulder to shoulder. Under the beautiful night sky, they seemed like a pair of whispering lovers. If it was drawn into a painting, it would be a romantic and elegant moon viewing by the riverside picture.

However, if there were an addition of two chickens on the side, then it would be a romantic and elegant riverside chicken love picture……

“The sky and river become one color without even a speck of dust, only the lonely moon shines clear and bright in the sky.” Zhang Junshi’s inner poet popped out and he recited the poem emotionally.

Nie Bufan looked deeply into the darkness in the distance, and said: “But I see tourists sending off lanterns, riding the winds overnight the chrysanthemums are ruined.” (TN: very difficult to translate Chinese poems >.< so that it would look nice and make sense. Here Nie Bufan is describing how the floating river lanterns will end up torn and ruined after a night of sailing in the winds, and compared it to a ruined chrysanthemum. And chrysanthemum in Chinese slang is euphemism for anus so……)

“……” The beautiful atmosphere was like the chrysanthemum, ruined.

“Let’s go back.” Zhang Junshi said miserably.

“En, fine.” Nie Bufan rubbed his arms and said, “just now I wanted to say, the wind sure is chilly.”

Zhang Junshi turned his head away, his heart was also feeling chilly.

It must be said, being romantic and lyrical with this fellow was just looking for abuse.

Nie Bufan slept in the Zhang family restaurant for the night before returning to Chicken Nest Village.

As soon as he stepped into his room, he felt an immediate difference. Not only was it much cleaner than usual, all the objects were neatly arranged, and the tables and stools were all repaired. Although it was still simple, it at least looked like a place where a human was living in.

Nie Bufan in bewilderment called over Tu Beng to inquire, only to find out that it was cleaned and repaired by Li Yi himself. He was quite amazed. Li Yi’s background was obviously not low, his whole aura was full of toothaching coolness and deeply hidden pride. This kind of person could actually do such rough work?

In view of his unexpectedly outstanding performance, Nie Bufan found him and told him something specifically: “I met your little brother last night.”

“Oh? Li Huai?” Li Yi replied indifferently. 　　 　　 Nie Bufan nodded, “En, I saw him eat a dine and dash meal at Drunken Immortal Pavilion.”

“Ah?” Li Yi raised his head with a strange expression, his eyes flashed with disbelief.

“I’m not lying to you. That guy ran to the most expensive restaurant in Xishan City, ordered a table of dishes, and even called a song-girl to lift the mood, but after eating he didn’t have any money to give. He made quite a scene, practically leaking dominance, incomparably alluring.” Nie Bufan said seriously, “I have to change my opinion of him. When I first saw him, I thought he was the kind of superficial Gongzi who looks down on people, but it turns out he is a real man with personality.”

So in your eyes, a person who ate dine and dash meals was a real man?

Li Yi’s eyebrows twitched a few times, he didn’t dare believe that Li Huai would go eat a dine and dash meal, but Nie Bufan did not seem to be lying either.

He suddenly regretted not having followed and joined in the fun last night. He wondered what kind of brilliant expressions Li Huai had at that time. Next time when they meet, he must ask: “Do you still remember the dine and dash meal on the night of Mid-Autumn Festival?”

After the Mid-Autumn Festival, the weather gradually got cooler day by day, and the temperature in Xishan City dropped down fast.

The Chicken Nest Village was so poor that only a group of chickens were left. Although after several repairs, the houses only just reached the standard of preventing the cold wind, but the indoor temperature was still always very low.

That night, the surroundings were quiet but for the cold wind whistling and the occasional chicken cackle that sounded like a ghost’s cry, don’t know which type of chicken was weeping mournfully in the cold night.

Li Yi was laying on the bed and already deep in sleep when he suddenly sensed a black shadowy figure at his bedside. He immediately became alert and was about to attack when he heard the night visitor speak: “Brother, the night is long, do you feel empty, lonely, cold?”

“You, what do you want to do?” Li Yi half propped up his body, with his back against the wall, staring at the weird fellow who came to disturb people’s dreams instead of sleeping when it was the middle of the night.

“Brother, do you need someone to warm your bed?” Nie Bufan revealed a row of white teeth, looking quite terrifying in the dark.

“No need.” Li Yi refused without thinking.

“Don’t be like that.” Nie Bufan threw his pillow on the bed and then nimbly got under the blankets, saying after getting himself comfortable, “Come on, let’s sleep.”

Li Yi was speechless, not moving for a while.

“Quick, don’t be shy, we are all men, you understand.”

Understand what! Li Yi almost rolled his eyes. Since he could remember, he hadn’t shared a bed with anyone, but this fellow was completely at ease.

Forget it, any more struggling was just a waste of time, just have to make do for one night.

“Brother Li Fourth.”

“En?”

“Seriously, why are you here in Xishan city?”

“……”

“Although I don’t know your true identity, it’s obviously not something this little Xishan City can hold in.”

“……”

“There is also Zhang Junshi, who said he was here to inspect their branch restaurant, but I have not seen him leave after finishing inspecting. Not only that, I saw many young men in expensive attire when shopping that day. Based on the scale of Xishan City, seeing several wealthy Gongzi is not surprising, but it is suspicious that so many appear all at once.”

Li Yi gave the person next to him an approving look for the first time. He hadn’t expected that this carefree and foolish looking fellow had such a thoughtful side.

He thought for a while and said, “Have you heard of Divining Heaven Palace?”

“Divining Heaven Palace? No.”

“Then it will be a long story to tell, too troublesome, you don’t have to know then.”

“Don’t be like that.” Nie Bufan turned over and half-lay on Li Yi, patting his muscular chest, he said softly, “Tell me, otherwise you don’t need to sleep today.”

Nie Bufan was not a curious person, but once his curiosity was tickled, he wanted to know the follow-up.

Li Yi pulled the person on him away, turned over, and gave him his back.

After a moment of silence, Li Yi’s forbearing voice suddenly sounded out: “What are you doing?”

“I’m cold.” Nie Bufan answered calmly.

“Take your hands away!”

“No.”

“Take it away.”

“No way.”

Li Yi clamped the hand that reached into his clothes and pulled it out forcefully.

Nie Bufan paid it no heed, raising his leg he wrapped it around his waist like a soft-bodied animal.

“Will you stop!” Li Yi let go of his hands and moved to lift his leg.

Nie Bufan, not bothering with half-measures anymore, completely sat on him, threatening: “Tell me, otherwise don’t blame me for destroying the flowers! (TN: expression for a wicked person who will destroy beautiful things, also used on rapists)”

Flower my foot! Li Yi’s expression finally couldn’t remain calm anymore, that important place was being rubbed up against, nearly inciting a response.

“What do you say? Brother, will you confess or suffer (punishment)?”

“Alright, alright. Just hurry and get off me, I’ll tell you.” Li Yi succumbed to Nie Bufan’s tyrannical abuse, and agreed.

“Very good.” Nie Bufan immediately got off him, laying down properly, and said, “Go on.”

Li Yi breathed a sigh of relief, and said slowly: “This began from two hundred years ago……”

Two hundred years ago, the situation in Yu country was turbulent, and foreign enemies eyed the country covetuously. At the time of the crisis, a woman named “Bo Huaisu” appeared from nowhere. She came to see the monarch of Yu Kingdom, calculated three trigrams for him, and divined the secrets of Heaven. The King of Yu used this to break out of the predicament and gradually reversed his kingdom’s chaotic situation, finally achieving true unity.

For this reason, King of Yu established Divining Heaven Palace for Bo Huaisu, announcing that all future generations must be grateful to her kindness and treat her with respect. Since then, Divining Heaven Palace became a special existence in Yu kingdom.

Divining Heaven Palace recruited disciples from outside every five years, accepting females but not males. Every 18 years, Divining Heaven Palace would select a Tian Nu (TN: literally translate to heavenly goddess) to go out of the palace and find a husband. Becoming the husband of Tian Nu would not only get a large dowry, but the current Palace Mistress would also give out a precious chance for divining three trigrams on one’s fortune. For these three trigrams, don’t know how many aristocrats became restless.

Next year would be another eighteen-year period. According to rumors, the Palace Mistress divined that the marriage of this generation of Tian Nu would be in Xishan City, and the Tian Nu will come here in secret. The aristocrats who received the news all sent their unmarried young talents to gather here in advance.

“Li Huai and I are here for this, but I am not interested in the Tian Nu. In order to leave, I had a fight with a martial artist. Although I won, I also recieved a slight injury. You……”

Li Yi turned his head and was just about to condemn Nie Bufan’s cold blooded behavior that day, but the person had already fallen asleep.

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“Hey, you were just now making trouble about wanting to know, what is the situation now?” Li Yi gritted his teeth and looked at this carefree and heartless guy, and finally couldn’t hold back his hand, reaching out to pinch his face hard. Only then did his annoyance cooled and he was able to sleep.　　 　　

This was truly an anger invoking fellow!

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Lin Yuan discovered that since the arrival of a new group of women, the men in the farmstead acted as if they had taken steroids. The new women usually work with the previous women, but because most of them were pregnant as well as having weak health, Lin Yuan didn’t dare to ask them to do heavy work. Instead he just had them rub the grass to use for padding clothes and blankets, sew garments, and if they were not pregnant, they could go to the kitchens to do some work.

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Every time the men would pretend to pass by the place where the women worked. 　　

In order to draw attention to themselves, they only wore simple shirts that exposed their chests and showed off their strong physique.

After all, in this era, a good body is also capital.

And due to this two of them even came down with a cold, but fortunately, their physical fitness was not bad so there weren’t any major problems. 　　

Although these women were locked up by bandits and suffered both physical and psychological torture, some of them managed to find a suitable partner among the farmstead men.

For example, Li Da, he was probably the only one in this group of bachelors who was somewhat romantic. Every day he would show up in front of his crush and treat her solicitously, patting his chest in promise: “When your baby is born, I will be his father. I will definitely treat him as my own son, if I lie, let me be hit by lightning.” 　　

The women of this era have not received education on the equality of men and women, nor have they heard the slogan that women can hold up half the sky. 　　

Because women could not own private property, their only way out was to find a man to marry, as their parents could not always support them. In the past, Lin Yuan had read some books about the living conditions of ancient women. Different dynasties have different systems, but without exception, in a patriarchal society, women do not have any rights and are more like property than people. 　　

And except for the legal wife, a man’s concubines could even be given away as they didn’t have any control of their own destiny. 　　

The jobs that women can find were also very limited. For example, the cook which is a profession that was passed down in the family. The mother passes her skills to her daughter who will then pass it down to her daughter, and continue passing down generation to generation. Because it was due to the mother’s reputation and standing can the daughter continue to work and even inherit her mother’s position as the head cook in the kitchens at the master’s house. 　　

Generally speaking, they had no means of surviving without getting married. 　　

So some of these women have actually begun to consider accepting the pursuit of these bachelors.

After all, traditional thinking had already taken root in their minds, just like a woman who had been taught of the equality of men and women since she was young suddenly someone said to her: “Men are superior to women, women should just serve men.” 　　

She would definitely sneer at this, thinking that the person who said this was a lunatic. 　　

The common knowledge that people have received since childhood will affect their whole lives. 　　

And the reason why these women dare not act rashly in their choice was because of the child in their bellies. 　　

Although these children were products of rape by the bandits, they were now growing in their bellies. They were evidently descendants of their enemies, but now they are connected to them by blood. 　　

Now the enemy was dead, but the meat in their belly was still there, and as the months have passed, the fetus have even begun to move. 　　

Lin Yuan had thought that if they didn’t want to have the child, they could abort it, but he also thought about the current conditions——there was no medicine, even the most basic medicine was lacking. There was simply no guarantee that the woman will survive the abortion. 　　

The only choice was to have them give birth to the child as the risk of abortion was too great. 　　

So Li Da’s words truly touched the woman’s heart. Because they were in the farmstead where there was not much etiquette to speak of, and adding to the fact that they were people of the lower class, Li Da quickly got together with the woman.

Every day, he would say that it was not convenient for a woman to go to the cafeteria pregnant so he would send her the meals three times a day. Seeing that the cotton-padded clothes worn by the woman were too worn, he personally took up the needle and thread to help with sewing, who knew where he learned the needle and thread skills. 　　

It was probably because of the successful example of Li Da, the bachelors finally knew which direction to work hard towards. However, there weren’t many successful couples as most women were still observing.

Some women however, were already discouraged about having a normal husband and wife relationship and instead go to work every day thinking this was already quite good, not wanting to live with a man. 　　

After learning about Li Da, brother Dao once again went to confess to the girl he liked, saying that he didn’t mind about the child in her belly. 　　

The girl almost cried from anger, hands on her hips she scolded brother Dao: “Look at my stomach, does it seem to be pregnant?!” 　　

Brother Dao was scolded so badly, but he wasn’t ashamed at all, and said to Lin Yuan, “Look, she finally talked to me!” 　　

Lin Yuan: “……” 　　

Brother Dao rubbed his chin proudly: “She even hit me!” 　　

Lin Yuan: “……” 　　

Brother Dao continued rubbing his chin triumphantly: “She has really small hands.” 　　

Lin Yuan turned around and walked outside. Men who fall into unrequited love have no IQ, he has finally discovered. 　　

Brother Dao had never come into contact with unmarried girls before, hanging out with a bunch of rough men every day. Men in their twenties was just the time when they fantasize about girls. 　　

Lin Yuan can also understand, when he was in college, his crush was Anne Hathaway. 　　

He had saved all her movies on his cell phone, so whenever he was bored or something irritating happened he would play her movies. 　　

But he also knew that even if he worked hard for a lifetime, he would still never be able to marry her.

So brother Dao began his days of being scolded every day, and even seemed to be enjoying it. Lin Yuan originally wanted to console him, but after thinking about it, this kind of matter between men and women, only the person involved in the matter knew about the truth of the situation. As for him he should just avoid it so as not to be disdained. So long as brother Dao isn’t harassing her then it was fine. 　　

As the bachelors in the farmstead began their passionate pursuit of the women, the bandits’ days however were not very good.

They have to get up every day before dawn to build the wall, and under the eyes of supervisors. The supervisors each have a small wooden board in their hands, whoever did a good job gets a circle, while those who did a bad job gets a cross. At night after work has ended, they would go to find Qiu Niang who will write down the names and their performance accordingly. Whoever got a circle for seven consecutive days, they could move into the worker dormitory. 　　

Not only that, but also be rewarded a small piece of smoked meat. And when he go to the cafeteria, the women who served food would give him an encouraging smile.

So the bandits discovered that even though their companions are saying, “It’s only because I don’t have a weapon, otheriwse I would definitely fight them to death.” But as soon as it was time to work, everyone competed for performance, each working harder than the other. 　　

Before when they were still in the bandit residence, they had never worked even that hard. At that time whenever there was work everyone avoided it if they could. 　　

“Liang Da, come out.” The supervisor called out a name. The person who was called hurriedly put down the brick in his hand and quickly walked over with a smile on his face: “Please speak, what are your orders?” 　　

There was a smile on the supervisor’s mouth: “You have performed well in the past seven days, all are circles. Clean up and follow me to the dormitory.”

Liang Da widened his eyes in disbelief, standing there at a loss for a while, then rubbed his hands like a fly and sniffled his nose: “Really, really? I’m not dreaming?”

The supervisor patted him on the shoulder: “Since you have come to the farmstead, you are now the farmstead’s people. No matter what you were before, as long as you change, you will still be a good person. You can’t do bad things in the future, otherwise life will be difficult. Follow me.”

Liang Da looked back at his companions. They all looked at him with jealous or envious eyes. Liang Da puffed out his chest and jumped twice with excitement before he left the wall behind following after the supervisor, stopping by his grass hut to pick up his things.

These bandits actually didn’t have much, what he took was just a ragged undershirt. 　　

“You will live in this room.” The supervisor took him to the room on the third floor. There was a room number outside, but because there were no literate people, on the side was drawn a few vertical lines that match with the number. 　　

Liang Da nodded and bowed in a flattering way before walking in. As soon as he entered, he saw an old acquaintance. 　　

It’s impossible for the bandits to live in the same room. They were spread out among the people in the farmstead. It was almost impossible to meet an acquaintanc, but Liang Da ran into Wu Sansi and San zi. 　　

“Liang Da!” San zi was very excited. He was now familiar with the people here, and he had become bolder. Here, no one would make him do more things, and no one would beat him. As long as he did his own job, he would have food to eat so his personality became a lot more lively. He hopped down from the bed and even gave Liang Da a hug.

Liang Da was also very happy, the corners of his grinning mouth seem to be unable to flatten. He patted San zi on the back and smiled, “We can work together in the future now.” 　　

San zi nodded fiercely: “Recently new land has been farmed. Although it’s a little tiring but we get to eat a lot. I can eat five multi-grain buns at one meal.” 　　

Liang Da swallowed heavily. When he was building the wall, he only had two bean curd cakes at one meal and this was because of his good performance. If his performance was not good, he would only get one. 　　

“I still have half a bun left from today.” San zi took out half of a multi-grain bun from his clothes and handed it to Liang Da, “You can have it.” 　　

Liang Da said, “How could I possibly” but meanwhile he quickly took the half bun with quick hands, and ate it in a few mouthfuls, sighing with satisfaction. 　　

Looking at Liang Da’s appearance, San zi also knew that he must have not eaten well for a long time, and increasingly felt that he was right in submitting to the circumstances so early. 　　

Otherwise, he would be like the bandit leaders, who now have their heads chopped off. 　　

The ones who used to tyranize and domineer in the bandit residence, having now gone to the underworld, wonder what kind of life they are now living, or whether Lord Yanwang (TN: Yama, king of the underworld) have sent them to hell or not.

Recently, because of the “cheap labor” provided by the bandits as well as the effort from the farmstead people, the progress had been much faster than before. Originally, it was only half finished, but after only two months of work, it was almost finished. 　　

Lin Yuan was also very excited at the news. On the day of completion, he waved his hand: “Take out the smoked meat tonight, and kill some bamboo rats and chickens. Although there is not much meat, but you can have as much multi-grain buns as you want.”

The people in the farmstead were also very happy, with the city wall, they have increased protection. They all smiled widely, and even shouted a few times in excitement. Looking at the completed city wall, their faces were full of accomplishment and honor. 　　

Although the city wall was neither magnificent nor beautiful, but so what? It was built by themselves personally, taking almost a year to complete, so it didn’t even need mentioning how good it felt in their hearts. 　　

Lin Yuan also became drunk that night, his current body hadn’t drink alcohol much, naturally he didn’t have his previous life’s ability to not get drunk even after a thousand cups.

In the previous life, he had often accompanied his boss to attend business meetings outside. He must not only drink what he was supposed to drink, he must also drink in his boss’ place when needed. One year when he had to wrap up a big project, he drank until his stomach bled and had to stay in the hospital for a few days. Returning to his rented house and looking at the cold residence, he finally couldn’t hold back and ended up crying at home alone.

Work like a dog, be diligent in front of the boss, and try to get benefits for the employees under his command. He had climbed up from the lowest ladder. Countless people envy him on achieving the leadership position at such a young age, and with a salary that was many times more than the lower workers. But no one knew how much he suffered as a fresh college graduate with no work experience and no backing. Several times his position had been taken by the relatives of his superiors and when asked by others, he could only say, “Oh, maybe there is still something I haven’t done well enough. I’ll keep fighting next year.” 　　

A phone call from the boss, and he had to run over even after work hours. One year the boss found a little mistress. The little mistress became pregnant and so his boss had the little mistress live in Lin Yuan’s house. 　　

She was a young, beautiful and exceptionally proud girl. She felt that with her youth and beauty it would be no problem to defeat the boss’s yellow face old wife. 　　

As a result, the boss’s wife came over and beat up the girl until she miscarried in Lin Yuan’s rented house. 　　

Because the commotion alarmed the neighbor, the neighbor called the police, and with the little mistress having been beaten very hard, everybody was taken to the police station. 　　

That time Lin Yuan took the blame, saying that he and the girl were young lovers but because of a verbal conflict, he accidentally used violence. 　　

The girl said that she won’t pursue the matter so the entire situation just passed over inexplicably. But the neighbors now believe that Lin Yuan was a domestically violent man so every time they see Lin Yuan, they have contempt in their eyes. 　　

He couldn’t lose his job at the time as he didn’t have a beautiful degree, and was just an ordinary undergraduate with no reliable relatives or friends. If he were to leave that company, other companies in the industry would only pay him even lower wages in comparison. 　　

At that time, Lin Yuan’s only dream was to save some money and buy a house of his own, and then find a girl that he liked and who liked him in return, get married and build a family.

Every time he heard some new employees say: “If I am not happy in this company, I will just leave. There will always be a place that will have me.” Lin Yuan would privately feel envious in his heart.

He didn’t have the boldness to do the same. Those people have parents, relatives, and retreat plans, but he didn’t. 　　

People who have no place to retreat always think more. 　　

After Lin Yuan became drunk, he grabbed brother Dao by the hand and said, “Brother Dao, tell me, why is it so difficult to live a good life?” 　　

Brother Dao patted Lin Yuan on the shoulder: “Fourth brother, you have to think like this, we are pretty good now, at least we are able to eat fully. Look outside, there are so many people who can’t eat enough, you must learn to be satisfied with what you have.” 　　

“Did I use the phrase correctly?” 　　

Lin Yuan’s sentimental and melancholy feelings disappeared immediately, he laughed out loud: “Brother Dao, only after knowing you all do I understand what it means to have brothers.”

He also had brothers when he was studying, high school buddies and college buddies. After graduation, everyone was busy with work and life and couldn’t see each other for more than a handful of times in a year, so gradually the friendships faded.

Sometimes when picking up the phone to chat with each other, the other would just start complaining about life after graduation. Complain about salary, complain about their superiors, complain about daily trivialities, complain about their wife’s growing temper after giving birth, complain about their children’s disobedience. The world was just gloomy in their eyes. 　　

As time passed, Lin Yuan stopped chatting with them. He had already accumulated a lot of negative emotions himself, and he really didn’t want to listen to others’ spill out their garbage. 　　

Brother Dao said excitedly: “People have only always praised me for being good. Let me tell you, swearing brotherhood with me is your fortune. Your brother Dao, I, am a person who is yi bo — what’s it again?” 　　

Lin Yuan answered: “Yi Bo Yun tian (TN: idiom that refers to one being extremely loyal and just).” 　　

Brother Dao slapped his thigh: “That’s it, that’s right!” 　　

Brother Dao was also conpletely drunk, leaning on Lin Yuan’s shoulder and saying: “Fourth brother, you are not too young anymore, you should also consider marrying a wife and having children.” 　

Lin Yuan smiled and said, “No hurry.”

“Why are you not in a hurry?” Brother Dao retorted, “Only when you marry a wife, will you have someone to care and love you! I used to hear old Dong Tou say that when he was thirsty or hungry, his wife took care of him. When he was feeling uncomfortable, his wife watched over him all night. It’s good to have your own family!” 　　

Brother Dao’s tone was full of envy. 　　

Lin Yuan was still smiling drunkenly: “No hurry.”

Lin Yuan still had a modern concept of choosing a spouse, hoping that his lover was someone he loves, otherwise he would have been in love and married already back in the modern times, how could he have been single up until now. 　　

Brother Dao saw that he couldn’t convince the othrt, he could only say: “Ai, you are still too young, you don’t understand.” 　　

Every morning when he got up, he felt that his little brother (TN: Chinese euphemism for a man’s lower half) would poke a hole in the bed. Young men have high internal heat, it was quite normal.

The two fell asleep in the middle of their chat, laying on the same bed. When they got up in the morning, Lin Yuan discovered that he was sleeping at the foot of the bed last night, pitifully curled up in the cramped space. Brother Dao was again sleeping with arms and legs outstretched, still as overbearing as before. 　　

Lin Yuan rubbed his stiff neck from sleep. 　　

“Boss! Boss!” A hurried shout came from outside. Lin Yuan, who had just gotten up and was still a little confused, instantly became alert. It happened that he slept all night without taking off his clothes, so he walked straight out the house. 　　

“What’s the matter?” Because spring had just begun, so even though it’s time to wake up, the sky was still dark and foggy. 　　

Li Da hurriedly said: “A merchant has arrived outside.” 　　

Lin Yuan’s eyes widened: “Merchant?” 　　

Li Da nodded his head: “They said that they met bandits and had stepped off the road when escaping and got lost in the mountains. Finally seeing us, they came over and wanted something to eat.” 　　

“Really a merchant?” Lin Yuan didn’t believe it.

“Forget it.” Lin Yuan said, “I’ll go over and take a look.” 　　

After all, this was his own territory, no matter what the other party wanted to do, they have to first weigh whose fist was bigger. Compared with the small bandits nearby, their fist was as big as a sandbag.

As soon as Lin Yuan walked out of the city wall, his eyes immediately settled on the unfamiliar man sitting on a rock. He was about forty and wearing a cotton-padded jacket, but the cotton-padded jacket had been torn, and a lot of cotton had fallen out, likely not warm any longer. In addition, there were a few grown men with him, likely hired to escort his merchant carriage. Merchants were all afraid of encountering bandits because it would mean a year’s business earnings will be lost, but it wouldn’t be possible if they don’t go out to travel either. 　　

Although it was chaotic now, but quite a lot of merchants make money by taking advantage of the chaotic state. 　　

“Is it Young Master Lin?” The man was a little fat, with stubby fingers. He looked at Lin Yuan with a smile, like a smiling Buddha. He was dressed plainly. If he hadn’t said it himself, Lin Yuan would not have believed him to be a merchant. 　　

“Young master Lin is not very old but is quite a talent.” The man first praised him, and then said, “I am a traveling trader, my surname is Jiang, Jiang Guang.” 　　

Lin Yuan almost reached out to shake hands, but quickly reacted and said with a smile: “Jiang……”

Jiang Guang said quickly: “Young master Lin just call me brother Jiang, to be affectionate. I’m older by a few years allow me to take some verbal advantage.” 　　

Lin Yuan actually felt that the other’s over familiarity was very familiar and dear, indeed, businessmen are similar whether they are from the ancient or modern times. The key is to have thick skin. 　　

Lin Yuan also smiled and said, “Brother Jiang.”

Jiang Guang nodded: “Young master Lin, I met bandits on my way, and nearly met the unpredictable. I have a batch of herbs here, all processed by old and experienced workers. If you want, we can also do business, but the money……how about paying with foodstuff?” 　　

Herbs! And even already processed! The preparation of Chinese herbal medicine was very troublesome. If one was not careful, mold could develop. To prepare a batch of medicinal herbs rely on many masters doing it together. The manufacturing cost was very high.

Although the current processing technology was not as modern, but it was already very rare.　　

Lin Yuan immediately became affectionate and familiar with Jiang Guang and grabbed Jiang Guang’s wrist with his hands: “If you have no complaints why not come to the house with me and sit for awhile?” 　　

“How can you say that I would have any complaints?” Jiang Guang batted his other hand rapidly, walking into the city wall with Lin Yuan in a close and brotherly manner. 　　

Lin Yuan finally realized at this time and turned his head and said, “Brother Jiang, the people you brought can also come in to rest a bit. If nothing else, there will be a cup of hot water.” 　　

The people who followed Jiang Guang let out a relieved sigh. They had followed Jiang Guang all over the mountain, so their physical strength had already been exhausted. If Jiang Guang hadn’t promised that once he was safe, he would definitely give them a lot of money, they would have already abandoned a burden like Jiang Guang and ran off. 　　

The mountain roads was dangerous but they were all physically strong and healthy. If it weren’t for Jiang Guang, they would be able to find their way out themselves. But it is precisely because of Jiang Guang and Jiang Guang’s several carts of medicinal herbs that they can only walk slowly. When they saw this farmstead, they were actually a little bit wary, although it looked like a landowner’s farmstead, but they were still a little uncertain. 　

What’s more, if they were to encounter a greedy and cruel landowner who would confiscate their goods, they wouldn’t even have any place to go to find justice. 　　

In the end Jiang Guang finally made up his mind, insisting on trying his luck. Otherwise, they would have been wandering in the mountains like before without any food. Just relying on the wild spring vegetables was not enough to fill their stomachs. When the time came, and all the strong men around him have left, Jiang Guang felt that he would not be able to survive so his only choice was to take a gamble.

Lin Yuan was about to turn his head around, when suddenly his attention focused on one of the men quite intently.

In the cold wind of early spring, the man only wore a short shirt while his long, slightly disheveled hair was loosely tied up. But even so, it would not give people a sloppy image, on the contrary, he appeared like a wanton and unrestrained knight-errant.

His eyes were very dark and very sharp, like an eagle or a tiger, a tall and strong physique with firm chest muscles, wide shoulders and narrow waist. He was also examining Lin Yuan. 　　

Their eyes met over the air. 　　

“Young Master?!” 　　

“Brother Chen?!” 　　

Lin Yuan felt that this person was a bit familiar from the beginning, but he really didn’t expect him to be brother Chen, he was practically completely changed! 　　

In the memory of the original owner, brother Chen was a simple and honest boy, but now seeing him in person, Lin Yuan felt that this person was a bit too outstanding and attracted one’s attention.

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He looked like the hero in martial arts dramas. He had the wild aura of bandits, but also appeared straightforward and magnanimous, making people involuntarily give him several looks. 　　

Jiang Guang was quite happy: ​​”Hey, so we are acquaintances!” 　　

TN: OMG! It was truly not easy, the gong/seme has finally shown up *wipes at tears*

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Bird Dude Nie Bufan CH 007 Li Xiaoyao

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Zhang Junshi had always felt that Nie Bufan was not like an ordinary young man of humble origins. His appearance was handsome and aura pure like snow, but his usual way of dress was too casual, even terrible. If he were to change his way of dress to a more elegant ensemble, he would definitely have an extraordinary appearance.

But despite thinking so, when he finally saw it with his own eyes, he was still shocked. 　　

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The person in front of him was clad in a navy blue silk shirt, over it was a light blue robe, the collar embroidered with clouds. His narrow waist was emphasized by a belt while wide sleeves flow lightly downwards creating an overall image of a gentle and elegant Gongzi who had just stepped out of a painted scroll. 　　

Zhang Junshi stared at this Nie Bufan who was so different from his previous appearance as if a completely different person was standing before him, and the fondness in his heart erupted spontaneously. 　　 　　

Nie Bufan snapped his sleeves and said, “Okay, shall we go to dinner?” 　　

“Wait.” Zhang Junshi turned around and pulled out a scholar’s hat from the cabinet behind him and personally placed it on Nie Bufan. 　　

Nie Bufan’s hair only just passed over his ears so not suitable for tying up, but wearing a hat instead was perfect. 　　 　　

“Alright.” Zhang Junshi smiled and led him out of the room by his hand. 　　

The two chickens that Nie Bufan brought along were currently squatting outside the door. He was just about to pick up their leash when Zhang Junshi said, “Do you need to bring them tonight?” 　　

Nie Bufan thought about it for awhile before stepping forward to untie their leash, warning: “Lady Flower, Langya, today is a holiday so you can move freely, just come back to me when you are tired. Don’t cause trouble, otherwise you’ll be punished by family law!” 　　

Zhang Junshi’s mouth twitched, his original intention was to leave these two chickens here.

“If you let them go, aren’t you afraid they will get lost?” 　　

“It’s fine.” Nie Bufan smiled brilliantly, “They know the way.” 　　

Chicken can recognize the way? Were they all actually dogs? 　　

In a situation where he was unaware of the facts, Zhang Third Gongzi miraculously stumbled upon the truth…… 　　 　　

The two chickens ran out happily, meanwhile Zhang Junshi and Nie Bufan had a simple dinner before strolling their way to the night market. 　　

The Mid-Autumn Festival’s night market was crowded with people and was extremely lively. Various auspicious items could be seen everywhere. Lanterns were also hung along the street, creating a gorgeous river of lights that lit up the night. 　　

Zhang Junshi led Nie Bufan the whole way, either discussing with him about interesting anecdotes from various places, or watching juggling, or listening to the tunes played by song-girls, or admiring chrysanthemums under the lantern lights……generally having a great time. 　　

Of the two of them one was cultured and refined while the other was handsome and cheerful, so walking in the crowd they attracted quite the attention.

Especially those unmarried young ladies who rarely go out onto the streets. Every one of them who passed by, all couldn’t help taking furtive looks at them, with some even sending servants to inquire about their origin. 　　

But they soon discovered that the two of them turned a blind eye to the young ladies around them, especially the cultured Gongzi, whose eyes had never left the other one, smiling and whispering, behaving quite intimately with his companion. 　　

The two of them acted as though there was no one around them present, completely unaware that there was something strange about their gestures.

Zhang Junshi stopped at a street vendor selling river lanterns and said, “Let’s buy a river lantern. How about going to the riverside to release it later?” 　　

“Alright.” Nie Bufan looked at the river lanterns of various shapes and sizes displayed out on the stall with interest. It included butterflies, jade rabbits, roosters, monkeys, etc. The workmanship was delicate and exquisite, and overall extremely attractive. 　　

“En, which one do you like? How about the jade rabbit?” Zhang Junshi picked up a jade rabbit lantern and turned to smile at the person beside him. 　　

But looking up, he saw a big man with a sturdy body and a beard instead. The burly man responded shyly: “Am I suitable for jade rabbit?”

Zhang Junshi’s smile immediately froze up in that instant, the person who should have been by his side had disappeared at some point. His eyes searched around, only to see people coming and going, where was there any sign left of Nie Bufan?

………..

A quarter of an hour ago. 　　

The two chickens that had been allowed to roam freely ran out of the restaurant happily, jumping through the crowd, crowing loudly from time to time, and then leaving behind a memorial of their presence in the corner. 　　

Suddenly, Langya stopped, head turned towards an inn and eyes revealed a light of delighted surprise, before rushing in.

Seeing this Lady Flower adhered to the good value of taking care of the younger generation as the boss chicken also followed soon after. 　　

Langya’s goal was clear, going straight up to the second floor, and dexterously maneuvered into a room with the door slightly ajar. 　　

The room was beautifully decorated and filled with fragrant incense. In the middle of the room was a beautifully carved mahogany wooden table. Next to the table sat a young man in extravagant clothes. His clothes were lavish but his expression was cold and arrogant.

It was the peacock man who had once been to Chicken Nest Village. 　　 　　

In his hand was a pair of chopsticks and he was just about to pick up a piece of meat from the dishes on the table, when he felt a warm object rubbing at his legs.

Looking down, it turned out to be a chubby and dumb looking hen! 　　

The peacock man immediately acted as if it was the plague and kicked it hard away. 　　

Langya screeched, flapping at its wings before falling to the ground. As soon as it got back onto its feet, it immediately rushed with valiance toward peacock man again.

Peacock man’s face turned purple, grabbing the wine cup and smashing it towards Langya who tumbled with feet in the air. 　　

Although Langya was now a chicken, but its body was several times stronger than before. The wine cuo thrown by the peacock man was wrapped with internal force but it only caused slight pain. After turning over and standing up, it was once again a sorrowful but fierce chicken…… 　　

With such a disturbance, the servants who were not far away soon ran inside. 　　

Langya burst into tears, crowing miserably, and continued to chase its original master. 　　 　　

“What are you all standing there for?” Peacock man shouted angrily, “Hurry up an drive away this inexplicably crazy chicken!” 　　

The servants seem to wake up from a dream, and began to encircle the chicken, working with each other to force it out of the room. 　　

But who knew that sister chicken had a nimble figure. Those people didn’t even touch a single feather. Instead, it managed to hook the peacock man’s clothes several times with its claws. 　　

The peacock man was a martial artist, but now he was actually being ravaged and bullied by a chicken to this extent. If it got out he would have no face to show up in public. 　　

Peacock man was so angry that smoke seem to blow out of his ears and nostrils, saying sharply: “Kill it, kill it!” 　　 　　

The servants having received their orders, all of them had on a fierce and sinister countenance.

Langya’s entire focus was on peacock man, and neglected the danger that was coming. Just when it was about to fall into evil hands, the majestic and tall figure of Lady Flower appeared at the door. It flapped its wings once and sharp claws soon exerted a powerful attack force. 　　

“Ah!” The screams came one after another. 　　

In that instant, the room was thrown into chaos, figures bumped into each other, feathers danced wildly, the huge disturbance attracted all those near them.

Considering himself to be of high and noble birth, peacock man completely lost face this time. 　　

After taking out its anger, Lady Flower strutted around proudly, letting out a few satisfied crows before leading Langya away in their escape. 　　

Peacock man let out an angry huff and jumped down from the window. As soon as his feet landed firmly on the ground, he saw two chickens flashing by. Without hesitation he chased after them. Behind him the servants also followed closely. 　　

Lady Flower and Langya ran wildly, following Nie Bufan’s scent trail. Langya’s leg was injured and its speed gradually slowed down.

When they turned a block, the peacock man jumped several times, one foot for one chicken, kicking them into the lane.

And this scene happened to be seen by Nie Bufan, just when he was about to select a river lantern, so in a flash he ran towards that side, decisively abandoning Zhang Junshi in place. 　　 　　

“Hmmph! Let me see where else you can run to?” Peacock man stared coldly at the two chickens in the corner.

Lady Flower’s feathers stood upright all over its body, putting on a battle ready appearance; while Langya looked wilted, chicken head drooping, looking at the peacock man pitifully. 　　

Peacock man cracked his knuckles and said viciously: “Tonight will be a chicken feast, one steamed and the other grilled.” 　　

“Hai.” Suddenly, a soft cough came from outside the lane. 　　

Peacock man turned and looked, only to see a handsome man dressed in elegant attire approaching slowly. 　　 　　

Lady Flower and Langya’s eyes lit up, and they rushed to Nie Bufan’s feet. 　　

Peacock man saw this and asked: “This is your chicken?” 　　

“Exactly.” Nie Bufan smiled, “Don’t know how they have offended Gongzi?” 　　

Peacock man put on a cold face and did not speak, such a shameful thing, how could he let it be publicized? 　　

Nie Bufan said again: “My pet chicken is very mischievous. If they have offended Gongzi then please be magnanimous and don’t mind too much about it.” 　　 　　

Pet? Chickens as pets? Peacock man examined the person in front of him carefully, and saw that he had excellent aura and mannerisms, not like an ordinary commoner, so he resisted his anger and asked: “I am Li Huai, don’t know what Gongzi is called?” 　　

“I am Li Xiaoyao of Xing Rong.” Nie Bufan introduced himself without showing even a hint of guilt.

Xing Rong was the capital of the country of Yu. Anyone who had even a small connection with the capital had the opportunity to pull the flag (TN: expression for borrowing someone or something’s influence and power). 　　

Nie Bufan had long recognized that the man in front of him was the peacock man who had been to the Chicken Nest Village last time. After all it was really hard to forget someone dressed the way he did. At that time, peacock man and his servants hadn’t even bothered to spare a glance at him so he was completely unworried about being recognized. Besides, he was now dressed in fine clothes and looked completely unlike what he did before. 　　

Sure enough, when the other heard “Xing Rong”, as well as sharing the same Li surname, peacock man’s expression became sligtly better. There were many influential Li families in Xing Rong, and perhaps they were even related. 　　

“So it turned out to be family. Well met, well met.” Peacock man cupped his hands in greeting and asked: “I don’t know which Li family Xiaoyao Gongzi came from? I seem to have not heard of Gongzi’s name.” 　　

“Oh, it’s not surprising that you have never heard of it before. My elders have long retired from the secular world and live in seclusion.” 　　

“So that’s the case.” Peacock man’s countenance became wary, and said to himself: Could it be that Li family? 　　 　　

Nie Bufan said politely: “Meeting is due to fate, so how about I act as host and treat you to a table at Drunken Immortal Pavilion? Let me entertain Li Gongzi, and at the same time ask Li Gongzi to forgive them.” 　　

Nie Bufan pointed to the two chickens at his feet.

Peacock man was used to dividing people into different classes. If they were of the same class, he wouldn’t mind giving the other face. So, he reluctantly nodded and agreed. 　　 　　

At this time, several of peacock man’s servants finally chased up to him, only to be dismissed with a few words. He then accompanied Nie Bufan to Drunken Immortal Pavilion. In fact, Nie Bufan hadn’t even heard of the Drunken Immortal Pavilion before. He only heard it from Zhang Junshi when they passed by just now. It was said to be the most luxurious restaurant in Xishan City.

Nie Bufan had Lady Flower and Langya wait outside. The two walked into the restaurant and a waiter immediately greeted then with a smile on his face: “What do the two nobles like to order?”

“Are there any booths available?” Nie Bufan asked.

“Yes, yes, please, come this way.” The waiter took the two of them to an elegant room, which was much more tranquil and elegant than the noisy first floor tables. 　　

Peacock man was used to luxury so the room before him did not leave much of an impression, and Nie Bufan naturally had no feelings towards this kind of thing either. 　　

But in the eyes of outsiders, the attitude of the two was completely that of nobles. 　　 　　

In order to convey importance, the shopkeeper personally came to wait on them. 　　

Nie Bufan said: “I won’t order specifically, just serve your best dishes. The one next to me is used to the delicacies of all kinds, so shopkeeper you must not fool us.” 　　

“Of course, the humble me will definitely satisfy the two distinguished guests.” Saying so, he ordered to have drinks and a few plates of appetizers to be served first. 　　

“Li Gongzi, please.” 　　

Peacock man made a toast before drinking. 　　

The two chatted together over this and that. Peacock man’s background was out of the ordinary and had a wide range of knowledge, which could be glimpsed when speaking. And Nie Bufan was completely ignorant of the current affairs of the country and time period he was now living in. But, luckily he excelled at lying, not even a hint of a blush or nervous guilt to be seen as he repeated the anecdotes that Zhang Junshi had told him, so in the end the chat was quite successful. 　　 　　

In a short while, delectable dishes were delivered one by one, adding up to a dozen or twenty dishes in total. 　　

The peacock man had on a normal countenance, each dish only taking a few servings, evidently used to this kind of situation. Seeing this Nie Bufan couldn’t help but to lament on the rich and wealthy and their wasteful extravagance. 　　 　　

“Aiya.” Nie Bufan suddenly slapped his forehead and said, “Today is a holiday, it would be too boring to just eat. I will go down and call a song-girl to cheer up the atmosphere.” 　　

“No need.” Peacock man smiled, “This kind of small town song-girls are all vulgar commoners, what skill could they even possess?” 　　

“Hehe, since ancient times, there have been many experts among the commoners. In this Drunken Immortal Pavilion there is a famous singer, her musical skills superb. Most people can’t even invite her services.” 　　

“Oh? In that case, I have to see it.” 　　

“Li Gongzi, please wait just awhile, I will personally invite her over.” 　　

“Then I will trouble you.” Peacock man waved his hand gracefully. 　　

Nie Bufan walked out of the room calmly, going downstairs with a smile, and then went straight out of the Drunken Immortal Pavilion. 　　

“Lady Flower, Langya, let’s go.” Nie Bufan called out, leading his two chickens swiftly away…… 　　

Poor peacock man, who did not bring money before going out, and also having sent all his servants away. As a result, he was cheated by the pure-faced and noble-looking ‘young master’ Nie Bufan. This matter would definitely become peacock man’s life’s shame…… 　　

If you dare to bully Nie Bufan’s chickens, you must be prepared for being tricked. 　

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Having already walked far away, Nie Bufan seemed to be able to hear the roar of peacock man: “Li Xiaoyao, don’t let me come across you again!!!”

If you want to look for Li Xiaoyao, you would have to cultivate immortality first……

TN: LOL! So the joke behind Nie Bufan’s fake name Li Xiaoyao is that it is actually the name of the main character of Chinese Paladin, a famous franshise in the Xianxia genre.

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Bird Dude Nie Bufan CH 006 Fish Meat

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“The house may be small and shabby, but couldn’t you at least clean it up a bit?” Li Yi said to Nie Bufan as he threw the blankets to Tu Beng.

After a few days of resting, Li Yi’s body was almost completely recovered. Though it was strange, he hadn’t drunk any herbal medicine but his inner wounds evidently showed signs of recovery……

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“You sleep at my place, eat my food, and yet you complain?” Nie Bufan casted him a sideway look before handing over a basket of lentils, “since you have this much leisure time, why don’t you help with picking the vegetables.”

Li Yi looked at the things in the basket and asked: “How to do it?”

“This way and that way.” Nie Bufan demonstrated for him, not commenting on his ignorance.

Li Yi sat properly in place, picking at the lentils without expression. His movements were elegant, as if embroidering flowers onto silk rather than picking lentils.

Nie Bufan glanced at him once before suddenly sitting in front of him: “How long do you plan to stay here?”

“Why?” Li Yi did not even look up, “does brother Nie want to chase away guests?”

“That’s not it, besides your addition to this village won’t make much difference. It’s just, can a young master like you get used to living here?”

Li Yi said calmly: “So long as brother Nie have no complaints. I have yet to repay you for saving my life so I have decided to stay here for now and see if I can support the village even just a little?”

Speaking as if he was truly grateful. Nie Bufan looked at him suspiciously before pulling out several green onions that still have soil on it: “Peel this as well.”

Li Yi paused in his lentil picking and accepted the new command without any complaints.

Seeing that he was working hard at the chores, Nie Bufan was satisfied. He walked to the doorway and hollered: “Chicken Servant, after you soak the blankets go clean up the room I’ve been sleeping in the past few days.”

Tu Beng responded affirmatively not too far away.

Nie Bufan turned back around and said to Li Yi: “Since you will be staying here for now then I’ll have a new house prepared for you. For chores done in the village you’ll get food and lodging but no wages.”

Li Yi’s fingers trembled for a second, so he was now a hired worker……

“Brother Nie.”

Just as Nie Bufan was about to go to the kitchen to prepare lunch, Zhang Junshi’s voice came from outside the front yard.

Turning around, he saw a smiling Gongzi dressed in a dark brocade robe that looked very resistant to dirt. Following him was the familiar two workers.

“You’re here, welcome.” Nie Bufan smiled in greeting.

Zhang Junshi signaled the workers behind him and worker 1 immediately presented the visiting gift——two grass carps. Originally he had wanted to buy something more valuable but he couldn’t find anything suitable. And thinking of Nie Bufan’s unique mannerisms, he eventually decided to gift something practical.

“Thank you, I have once again caused you to spend money. Why don’t you stay for lunch.” Nie Bufan accepted the grass carps and invited warmly.

Zhang Junshi nodded reservedly in acceptance. He then had the two workers go join Tu Beng while he himself carefully followed Nie Bufan inside.

Having had previous experience, he didn’t dare let down his guard. Any corner in this place could be hiding unseen ‘danger’.

After entering the house he immediately caught sight of the unfamiliar man sitting at the table. Handsome in appearance, mannerism elegant and proper but eyes sharp like an open blade. Ignoring his ragged clothes, he was evidently a Gongzi of extraordinary aristocratic origin.

“Who might this be?” Zhang Junshi asked without giving away any of his thoughts.

“Oh, let me introduce you both.” Nie Bufan said: “This is Zhang Third.”

Zhang Junshi: “……”

“This is Li Fourth.”

Li Yi: “……”

“Go ahead and have a chat while I go make lunch.” Saying so he had already walked out the room.

Inside, there was only silence for a while before Zhang Junshi cupped his hands in greeting: “I am Zhang Junshi.”

“Li Yi.” A cupped hand greeting in return.

They exchanged a look before silently sitting at the table. If one were to look closely one would discover that the both of them were only sitting gingerly, barely putting any weight on the stools as the stools were not completely whole……

“Brother Li is brother Nie’s…..?”

“We are employer and worker. I am in village head Nie’s care for now, and help with some chores at the village.”

Zhang Junshi looked at Li Yi as he picked at the lentils, asking hesitantly: “A person like brother Li, how come?”

“My family have suffered a reversal of fortunes, I can only try to find a living here.”

“……”

Whatever these two discussed, Nie Bufan was completely unaware, having been busy at the kitchen for half a day before finally finishing three dishes and one soup.

He was normally as lazy as a hibernating bear, only in cooking could he be complimented on.

When he served up the dishes, Zhang Junshi and Li Yi were like two statues sitting on either end of the table. The atmosphere was a bit stuffy, only warming up when Nie Bufan called them both to help themselves to the meal.

Looking at the dishes on the table, fried chicken, stewed fish, haricot, and green vegetable soup, Zhang Junshi was quite surprised. It was hard to imagine that Nie Bufan could make such normal food, the cutlery was also very clean as well. It was better than he had imagined. And he had originally prepared himself on the prospect of having to drink medicine once he got home.

Li Yi had on a much more normal countenance, picking up a piece of fish meat and taking a bite. His movements suddenly paused however, before he continued to chew silently.

Zhang Junshi also began to eat, first taking a bite of chicken: “The chickens brother Nie raise are indeed delicious. My restaurant has been busier than before, and it’s all thanks to brother Nie.”

“No, no.” Nie Bufan smiled as he ate, “It’s me who should thank Zhang Third Gongzi for taking care of my business.”

“Hehe.” Zhang Junshi chuckled, taking a subtle look at Li Yi, before putting a piece of fish meat in his mouth.

“……” Zhang Junshi suddenly had on a hesitant expression. Looking at the other two and their normal countenance, he silently took another bite of fish meat.

He resisted only briefly before asking: “Brother Nie, I don’t know if it’s my taste buds the problem but why does the fish meat taste like chicken?”

“Hehehehe.” Nie Bufan responded without any sense of guilt, “it’s not strange, I used chicken broth to make the fish.”

“So that’s it.” Zhang Junshi said with an expression of realization. But privately he wondered, using chicken broth to stew the fish could actually completely get rid of the taste of fish? But the taste overall wasn’t too bad……

Li Yi did not even bat an eye. During the past few days he had not eaten any other meat but chicken. For once there was fish cooked but the result was still chicken taste. Nie Bufan must likely have a deep love for chicken it seemed.

“That’s rigjt, brother Nie.” Zhang Junshi said, “tomorrow is the Mid-Autumn Festival, in the evening the city will be extremely lively. I would like to invite brother Nie to drink wine and view the moon, don’t know whether you will do me the honor of showing up?”

Nie Bufan thought about it, and nodded: “Alright, it should be fun.” He turned and said to Li Yi: “Li Fourth, do you want to go too?”

Li Yi’s expression was reserved, replying after a brief pause: “I won’t be going.”

Nie Bufan guessed he was worried about being found by the peacock man so he didn’t try to convince the other.

Zhang Junshi was privately delighted: “It’s a pity brother Li will not be going. Then, brother Nie we will meet at my restuarant at you shi (TN: 5-7pm in the system of two-hour subdivisions used in former times). After having dinner we can go see the night market.”

“En, fine, see you then.”

After lunch, Zhang Junshi stayed briefly for tea before preparing to leave.

Nie Bufan stopped him and said: “Proper behavior is based on reciprocity, today I accepted your fish so I must express my thanks.”

Zhang Junshi was about to say no need, but who knew Nie Bufan had already ran off. Soon he came back with something in hand. Placing it on the table, it was a basket of eggs.

Zhang Junshi’s mouth twitched. Nie Bufan seem to really love sending people eggs. This time though, the eggs in the basket seemed to have been carefully selected, the size about the same, looking very much like normal eggs.

“……Much thanks.”

At that moment, the workers had finished eating as well as finished packing up the chickens into their cages.

Zhang Junshi left with the two workers, and before leaving reminded Nie Bufan of tomorrow’s appointment.

“Your chickens are all sold to him?” Li Yi, seeing that they had left, asked Nie Bufan.

“Yup.” Nie Bufan stretched his back, and began to exercise his muscles and bones.

“Zhang Junshi is Li City’s Zhang family Gongzi. Hard to imagine he would show up in this small place.”

“I think he said he was here to check up on their branch shop.”

Nie Bufan replied while he stretched.

Li Yi’s eyes flickered with a look of disagreement but he didn’t say anymore.

Nie Bufan bent over and looked at Li Yi through his legs, and asked: “You truly don’t plan on going out tomorrow?”

“No.”

“That peacock man likely won’t go out either, you don’t need to hide.”

“Peacock man?” Li Yi asked confused.

Nie Bufan stood upright and replied: “That day it was your little brother, right? Looking at the way he dressed and his arrogant countenance, doesn’t it remind you of a peacock?”

Li Yi fell silent.

Nie Bufan said: “As brothers, why is the difference so big? That day you dressed all in black, just like a crow, no wonder I thought you to be an assassin. Speaking of, you and your brother’s sense of style both cannot be complimented.”

Your Excellency seem to not have the qualifications to assess another’s sense of style!

Li Yi gave him a disdainful look. Recalling the events of that day his expression became very bad.

Alright! Exercise finished! Nie Bufan let out a big breath, not bothering with Li Yi’s inner conflict, and ran out the front yard.

Not awhile later, his head popped back and instructed: “Clean up the room will you, since you’re free and all.”

“……”

………

Nie Bufan had planned to prepare specially for today’s Mid-Autumn Festival but after looking himself over and discovering there wasn’t anything to prepare, he simply went with his usual dress. In addition to two bodyguard chickens and a cloth sack he was ready as could be.

Li Yi watched from the side, privately pitying Zhang Gongzi. He could just imagine the other all dressed up, but with someone like Nie Bufan standing at his side, who knew what the picture would be like in the end……

Nie Bufan brushed one last time at his mid length hair before leaving with his two bodyguard chickens.

After entering the city, he could see crowds everywhere. Nie Bufan as usual received his 10 out of 10 head turns as he leisurely made his way to Zhang Junshi’s restaurant.

After catching sight of him, the two workers left to report his arrival with strange expressions on their faces.

Soon after, Zhang Junshi arrived in an evidently good mood, dressed in a clean and neat Confucius robe with long sleeves and belted in at the waist, hair tied up in a knot, the perfect appearance of an elegant Gongzi.

But, catching sight of Nie Bufan, his handsome smile was soon replaced with surprise, stiffness, vexation and other emotions.

Slapping his forehead, he thought to himself, how could he have forgotten Nie Bufan’s unique sense of style? He didn’t mind the other’s humble conditions, even if he was dressed plainly it wouldn’t stop them from being friends.

But Nie Bufan’s dress completely exceeded the boundaries of normality. Just look at the untied hair blowing freely in the wind, the different length sleeves, the ripped hems, the twisted and wrinkled collar……and his hand holding the leash to two very incongruous roosters. It was simply too dire to use words to describe.

But against reason, Nie Bufan was completely at ease, not a least bit concerned with his appearance, as if he was a knight-errant, free and uninhibited.

How could this world have such a person?

Zhang Junshi privately sighed in amazement, stepping forward to lead him inside. “Brother Nie, tonight is not only lively, there will also be many unmarried women out to see the sights. How can your dress attract their hearts?”

Nie Bufan looked at himself and nodded: “That’s true.”

He had yet to see the beauties of ancient times. But looking shabby in front of women was not his style.

Zhang Junshi privately wiped a tear away, so he did know!

“That being the case, why not let me help you choose a few outfits. Today’s a holiday after all, we must dress cheerfully.”

“That’s fine.” Nie Bufan replied as he observed his surroundings.

Zhang Junshi had on a delighted expression, quickly sifting through the clothes.

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“Are you sure this outfit is suitable for me?” Nie Bufan looked at the clothes in Zhang Junshi’s hand.

“It is definitely suitable, go change quickly.”

“Fine.” The texture was quite smooth, just don’t know what kind of result it would have……

AN: Chicken Nest Village secret #4: dead animals that are brought into the village will not change in appearance but once it is cooked the taste will be that of chicken meat, only the texture differing slightly depending on the type of animal.

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Back To The Beginning Of Ming To Do Charity CH 033 Goosebumps

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It was a melee, but the opponent was beginning to show exhaustion while Lin Yuan’s side was picking up momentum. Expectedly, the bandits were defeated. When the last bandit fell, Lin Yuan barely had any strength left, he felt like this day used up his energy from both lifetimes.

In the era of cold weapons, physical energy was consumed much faster than in modern times.

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“Have you counted? How many people are there?” In the bandit residence Lin Yuan washed and bandaged his wounds, on his back, arms and thighs there were both deep and shallow wounds.

Lin Yuan:“It hurts hurts hurts hurts!”

Zhu Yuanzhang chuckled:“It’s almost done, boss, with your delicate skin, next time leave the fighting to me.”

Lin Yuan also chuckled:“I can’t avoid it my whole lifetime.”

Zhu Yuanzhang:“Why not? I see those nobles, when they meet a situation they send their servants to deal with it. They never do it themselves.”

Son of money and riches, do not sit in the main hall. (TN: line from a poem, refers to people who have wealth and high social status and power should not stay in dangerous places, must consider their safety and that of their wealth.)

Lin Yuan had not expected Zhu Yuanzhang to also understand this reasoning.

Though he used plain common speech to say it but Lin Yuan still let out a sigh.

“In total 264 people, 100 or so dead leaving 121 left.” Zhu Yuanzhang reported.

Lin Yuan:“The leader?”

Zhu Yuanzhang:“All executed.”

Lin Yuan nodded, he knew Zhu Yuanzhang did the right thing. Only this way will the mid and lower level bandits be obedient.

Lin Yuan took in a deep breath:“Check over the supplies, we rest for 2 days before heading back. Today use fine grains to make rice, cut more meat also.”

The bandits have smoked meat, chicken, duck and fish meat. The fish is salted fish, their storage of salt was also quite considerable. Looking at these spoils, Lin Yuan thought raiding mountain bandits is a good way of becoming rich.

“There’s actually this much.” Lin Yuan cupped a handful of grains. Though they cannot compare in size with modern grains but it had the unique scent of wheat grains. Lin chewed on one and confirmed that it was this year’s harvest, not old grains so his mood was even better.

Originally resting, the exhausted Lin family soldiers suddenly perked up, bloodshot eyes staring at Lin Yuan. If one didn’t know any better it was as if they were about to pounce on Lin Yuan.

Lin Yuan added:“There will also be smoked meat!”

“Ahhhhhhh!”

“White rice and meat!”

“Heavens, this is the life of landowning masters!”

To them, white rice and meat were luxury items, being able to eat it once in a while was better than the New Year’s holiday.

Because they were all men with not many knowing how to cook, Lin Yuan could only have the bandits’ original cook do the cooking. On the side were 3 men supervising. The cook fearfully finished cooking and obediently reached out both hands to be tied again.

For the love of God, he was just a cook, originally working for the family of a merchant. The bandits raided his previous master and the spoils included himself. His whole life, he had only killed livestock, not people.

But he dared not speak, only daring to sit quietly and pretend to be invisible.

They used the bandits’ cutlery, ate the bandits’ rice and meat. Every one of them enjoyed the delicious meat, even the heavily injured ones struggled up from their laying position and had their comrades feed them some spoonfuls. As they ate they casted contemptuous looks at the bandits.

Boss told them, injured soldiers like them can have time to recover, whenever they fully recover they will then pick up work. In the meanwhile, they will still eat the same as everyone else, their meals and benefits will not be lessened despite their injuries and inability to work yet.

This was not something they had ever experienced. In the past working for landowning masters, they were not given any food when they fell ill.

They also do not believe their injuries were for the sake of the farmstead therefore the farmstead should give them benefits. Their thinking was that, now that they were injured and couldn’t work, would boss abandon them forcing them to survive or perish on their own so that they won’t waste the food supplies.

Since Lin Yuan declared his position their minds were all at rest. After all, having followed Lin Yuan for so long, they all think he is a true man, not one to go back on his words.

“Bring back these 100 or so to the farmstead?” Zhu Yuanzhang asked.

Lin nodded:“The supplies need people to pull along, the injured also need to be carried. You can’t expect our people to win a victory and yet put to manual work?”

Zhu Yuanzhang was slightly troubled:“If they do not conform to the rules……”

Lin Yuan smiled coldly:“They work, our men supervise on the side with weapons. If they can even escape in such a situation then we deserve to be unlucky.”

Hearing this Zhu Yuanzhang became at ease:“That’s true.”

“So delicious.” The Lin soldier let out a satisfied sigh as he ate, taking precious bites of the white rice, chewing slowly, afraid that if he were too fast he would miss the delicious taste.

Li Da took a bite of smoked meat, not daring to chew with his mouth open, afraid the scent of meat would dissipate through the gaps of his teeth.

None of them spoke, heads down and working away at the food, as if they plan to eat until their stomachs will explode.

On the side, the bandits were frightened and terrified, expression becoming even more dejected when the delicious scent reached them.

Their meat……ah, no. Actually they had no chance of eating the meat as it was all reserved for the bosses and their close confidants. Even the white rice was something they rarely see on their plates.

After eating and drinking their full, the recently having experienced their first bandit surpressing fight Lin family soldiers laid down for rest, gloating to each other while picking at their teeth.

“I see the bandits aren’t that terrifying, us fellows only used farming tools before and only knew how to farm the lands. They aren’t even our opponents, could they truly hold up against the imperial court?”

“The imperial court doesn’t bother with them at all.”

“That’s right, there are only a few of them.”

Prideful from their recent victory, the Lin family soldiers became more and more ridiculous. Lin Yuan feels that he must increase the difficulty of their training when they get back, otherwise it would be bad if they became too prideful and underestimate their opponents.

An arrogant army will not be able to last for long.

After resting for 2 days and the wounds of the injured became stabilized, they got ready to head back to the farmstead.

The manual work was all done by the ‘captives’, the Lin family soldiers only had to watch on the side with their weapons.

As for the women who had been captured by the bandits, Lin Yuan asked for their opinions. Those who wanted to leave he will give them a bag of grains, those who wanted to stay Lin Yuan promised them they will no longer live as they had under the bandits. As long as they were diligent, they can even be able to support their children.

Hearing this, none of the women chose to leave, all willing to follow Lin Yuan. In truth, this was something Lin Yuan expected. Even if their families were still alive and they successfully reunited with them, their future might be even worse once their families know they had been sullied by the bandits.

They were unwilling to return home, preferring to have their families believe them dead instead of letting them know that they had been sullied by the bandits.

Lin Yuan also asked them, were any of their rapists among the surviving bandits. The women replied with a negative as only the bosses came to see them. The bandit leaders treated the women as their harem, considering themselves as king of the mountains, the top leader sometimes even refering to himself as ‘zhen’ (TN: form of imperial use for I and we).

Hearing this Lin Yuan’s mouth twitched uncontrollably. Indeed, being the emperor was a dream a lot of people had. After all, Lin Yuan remembered that when new China was established, there were several examples of people referring to themselves as emperors. The most notorious was an old farmer who ascended to his throne in a small village, bestowing minister and official titles to others and even having 2 empresses, one East Empress and one West Empress. He was discovered after several years and was then jailed.

Another famous case was a woman who modeled herself after Wu Zetian. But the only similarity was having a male harem, made up of young boys. She was also discovered and jailed.

The women put on cotten clothes — taken from the dead bandits but none of them were bothered. Most of them were pregnant and could not walk too quickly. Luckily, they were on the road back and with a large supply of foodstuff. The road was very safe with no other bandits. Still it took double the time to return to the farmstead.

Because the lack of manual workers the city wall construction had paused halfway but with the addition of the captive bandits the contruction could finally speed up.

“I am unafraid that you will try to escape, it will only mean less wasting of foodstuff.” Lin Yuan said to them, “whoever does good work, they will be able to move into the dormitories, otherwise you can only live in the grass huts without any cotten blankets or bed.”

“San zi.” Lin Yuan called.

San zi stepped forward trembling, afraid he will be executed right there.

But Lin Yuan suddenly smiled:“You performed very well so you can live in the dormitories. You don’t need to build the wall either, but join in the training with three meals a day.”

San zi froze in place, unable to believe what he heard, he……he could sleep in a room with a bed, with a cotten blanket, three meals a day. All he had to do was train with soldiers who could wear vine armors and carry weapons? Such a good thing?

San zi could barely react, but once he came back to himself he discovered the bloodshot eyes of his fellow captives. Every one of them was staring at him, thinking he had stolen their opprtunity. Their eyes had a ferocious glint as if they will murder San zi once their ropes were loosened.

The terror and hatred previously focused on Lin Yuan now all transferred over to San zi.

They were obviously much more capable than San zi, more stronger, why should San zi have such better treatment?

San zi swallowed, head down, rapidly he stood behind Lin Yuan among Lin Yuan’s men, as if this way he would have a sense of safety.

The once former comrades became enemies, and enemies turned into comrades. San zi trembled from his place behind Lin Yuan. From now on he must hold tight to Lin Yuan’s thigh otherwise he will be torn to shreds by his former comrades.

“As for you all, two flat bean cakes a day.” Lin Yuan said, “there will be someone to supervise, every 7 days there will be someone who did the best work selected and he’ll have the same treatment as San zi. Understood?”

The bandits said lowly:“Understood.”

These men still have an aura of a bandit, with no respect for human lives. No matter if they killed another or not, once they get into the mindset ‘killing this person means I will have food’ then their only way of dealing with conflict was to kill.

The longer the days passed, their mental state will be even more problematic, killing will be the only thing remaining for them to deal with problems. Lin Yuan dare not use them without whittling away all their bandit habits.

Therefore, he must have them do high levels of difficult manual work, everyday 10 hours of carrying bricks and manual work. Even if they wanted to cause trouble they won’t have the energy to do so.

As for the soldiers, they train in the morning and work in the afternoon, farming or hunting or building. Though their hours for building the wall is not as long, ending when the sky darkens, then they only need to supervise the bandits.

The bandits lack weapons, unable to eat fully, everyday they must also spend all their energy building the wall. But with San zi this carrot bait in the front, they will work desperately hard.

Now the farmstead has 200+ grown men. Lin Yuan still feels this number is still too small. There should at least be 1000 in order for it to be considered a stable fighting force. But 1000 men……he can’t afford it.

At least right now he couldn’t. If next year they can farm all the surrounding land, even if it is all yellow beans, he will have the courage to gather 1000 men.

But that is next year’s business. Next year is the 10th year of the current emperor’s reign, only a year left before the Red Turban rebellion and the empire erupting into war.

The bandits were given over to brother Dao to manage. Having been idle for so long brother Dao was very excited:“I knew fourth brother still thinks of me the most!”

Lin Yuan grimaced from the back slap, his wounds had yet to fully heal.

Brother Dao flexed his biceps and cracked his kuckles:“I almost grew moss from the idleness.”

Lin Yuan asked:“How goes the metalwork?”

Before leaving Lin Yuan had brother Dao try to see if they could use the coal to melt the metal pots and tools so they could then make weapons.

Brother Dao let out a sigh:“How can it be that simple, we’re still trying!”

If only they had a blacksmith, Lin Yuan also sighed.

Indeed, non-professionals must spend more time and effort. Wouldn’t it be great if a blacksmith fell from the sky? He would definitely treat him well.

“You’re a blacksmith?” Lin Yuan looked at the short and small bandit with disbelief.

He was truly short for a grown man, not even reaching 1.5m. Even among the average height of 1.6m of now he was short.

Lin Yuan had measured his own height, and it was just 1.7m and that was already considered tall amongst grown men. But it was likely the limit and was all due to his body’s original owner having come from the landowning class, able to eat well and sleep well.

Brother Dao and Yang Zi’an were also around 1.7m, you could imagine they must have had good childhoods.

Zhu Yuanzhang however, recently increased in height, around 1.75m despite not having many good days during his growing years.

The bandit was called Wu Sansi, he nodded carefully, saying eagerly:“Boss, at the bandit residence I only did chores. I haven’t killed anyone or robbed anyone. My family were originally blacksmiths. My grandfather’s skills was inherited by my father and my father passed down his skills to me and my brothers.”

Hnn……not bad, so it was a family business, with an inheritance.

Lin Yuan did not doubt it after all lying to him would not have any benefits.

“Alright.” Lin Yuan said, “you can also move into the dormitories, but if I don’t see any results……”

Wu Sansi quickly guaranteed:“Boss, not mentioning anything else, but metalwork is something I wouldn’t ever forget, even if I forget my name or ancestor!”

Lin Yuan became amused:“I don’t need you to forget your ancestor, go on.”

Sure enough, his transmigration has a reason, in that moment, he felt like he was the son of heaven, he was just about to sleep and someone sent him a pillow (TN: expression referring to all your problems being solved and wishes fulfilled without you doing anything).

Wu Sansi was like a sparrow turned phoenix, from grass hut to dormitory. Though he had to share the same bed with San zi but since it was winter it wasn’t much of a problem, in fact it was much warmer.

In addition, the both of them became the common enemy of the bandits, they both had sympathy for each other.

But they still have differences. San zi relied on understanding his position and surrendered the fastest. Wu Sansi relied on having necessary skills.

Therefore, Lin Yuan’s people treated them differently. They don’t think much highly of San zi but Wu Sansi had their respect.

Wu Sansi had spent several tough days in the grass hut but now his living standards improved drastically, all he had to do was teach others his blacksmith skills. Though he didn’t want to, the choice was out of his hands.

In this era, no matter what artisan trade, the teacher never pass on all of their skills at once to their students. The first 2 years the student was practically like a servant doing whatever the teacher has him do. The tradition was that once they become teacher student relationship then the student must respect the teacher like he would his own father. In the future during holidays, the student must visit the teacher and bring gifts. And when the teacher grows old, the student might even have to be responsible for providing for his retirement support.

It could take 5-6 years or even decades before the student graduates, all depending on the teacher’s whim.

Additionally, becoming teacher and student was also not something that will happen because you wanted to. The teacher must be willing to accept you.

Though artisans do not have high social standing but it was also a path of livelihood for those farmers who do not want to work under a landowner.

The bandits seeing even a shorty like Wu Sansi could now live in the dormitories became even more envious.

Everytime they see Wu Sansi pass by they all wanted to strangle him. This lessened San zi’s pressure, but it scared Wu Sansi shitless.

Everyday he followed after brother Dao otherwise he would be unwilling to walk around the farmstead, holing himself up in the blacksmith shack.

Brother Dao complained to Lin Yuan:“That shorty, he has such small balls! I think if he were to see a mouse he would jump 3 foot high.”

Lin Yuan filled brother Dao’s cup with yellow wine taken from the bandits:“If it’s not too troubling then tolerate it a bit. After all, he is a blacksmith.”

Brother Dao had tried blacksmithing before without any luck and knew the importance of having someone who knew what they were doing so he sighed:“Ai, the way I see it, if he was thrown back amongst the bandits he would be torn to pieces.”

“But I see that those people are much obedient now, they won’t go left if you point to right, won’t go east if you point west. Why are they this obedient? Don’t look like bandits at all!”

Lin Yuan didn’t know how to explain it to brother Dao, it was a complicated question.

Similar to how when he was a manager back in his old company, the workers underneath him would have negative feelings. At that time, he would promote one of them who did better work, but not extremely better than the rest. This way the other workers will think ‘we are doing the same thing, our capabilities are also on the same level, why should he get promoted? Does he have some kind of relationship with the higherups? Did he send out gifts? Was it because he has a close relationship with the manager and often flattered the manager?’

Then their negative feelings will all focus on that person. The feelings previously had toward the company will instead decrease. This way things will stabilize, giving the company time to operate better and make it so that promotion is based on capabilities and merits. With higher pay and monetary rewards the workers will then work with ease.

The bandits were currently undergoing the first step. Lin Yuan called it the ’emotion shifting phase’.

They were currently feeling deep hatred for San zi and Wu Sansi, thinking they should have the same treatment, therefore they would become extremely obedient and work hard.

Once he began to reward them based on their good work and behavior they will naturally be converted to his side.

But this is the best case scenario, sometimes there are plain troublemakers.

Lin Yuan smiled:“Isn’t this a good thing?”

Brother Dao rubbed his chin:“It is a good thing, just strange. In the past when I was a gang leader, those members were more difficult than these bandits.”

“Right.” Brother Dao suddenly said, “one of the new women, her looks are not bad, eyes extremely beautiful.”

Lin Yuan rolled his eyes:“What are you thinking?”

Brother Dao blushed:“Look at me your brother, I am already this old and yet I don’t have anyone at my side. Aren’t they all saved by you? Go help me ask, if it works out then I will marry her.”

Lin Yuan laughed:“I can only help you ask, if it works or not, are two totally different things.”

Brother Dao confidently said:“Fine! I see it will definitely work out!”

The woman who Lin Yuan asked shook her head vigorously after hearing, biting her lip:“Boss, I can cook and sew, dirty and tiring work I can also take. Please don’t have me go serve men.”

Alrighty, brother Dao is still a happy old bachelor.

Brother Dao:“What’s not good about me?! Look at my biceps, my thighs, my waist!”

Lin Yuan:“……”

Brother Dao’s old bachelor heart was broken, his mood dejected for many days. Every time he saw the woman he would even sigh soundlessly.

Both Lin Yuan and Zhu Yuanzhang both feel that when a man like brother Dao becomes sappy, it truly causes one to have goosebumps pop up all over your body.

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AN: In ancient times only the wealthy can afford having several wives and concubines. But among the poor, bachelors take up a large percentage, unable to even afford to have one wife let alone concubines. 10 out of 100 poor men are able to find a wife. But there is a practice among poor families and certain ethnic minorities where a woman has more than one husband, spending the first half of the year at her first husband’s place and the latter half of the year at her second husband’s place. Identifying children’s biological father rely on calculating the months.

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Bird Dude Nie Bufan CH 005 Peacock Man

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When Li Yi woke up he discovered he was laying in a room that looked shabbier than the storage shed at his home. A wooden table occupied nearly one-third of the space, the dresser and washing stand was squeezed up next to each other, and none of the three stools had whole legs. Most importantly, on the table, on the dresser, on the bed——each had a chicken perched on it!

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They did not make any noise only taking small steps around their spot, two pea sized eyes occasionally flickering his way, causing goosebumps to pop up and down his body.

Li Yi couldn’t help furrowing his brows, he tried his best to ignore the strange sensation. He recalled back to earlier and thought, that person did end up saving him. Though the place was rather poor and shabby, he could still tolerate it.

But, very soon he no longer thought that way.

Once he caught sight of the state of his body, his expression immediately appeared as dark as having been charred by lightning. Seeing his forearms and below his knees wrapped up tightly in bandages in such an aesthetically abstract way appearing as if 4 massive chicken feet were growing out from his body……his grim and resolute cool guy image shattered into pieces.

Li Yi ignored the tightness in his chest, quickly lifting his arm and prepared to use his teeth to rip apart the bandages.

At that moment, Nie Bufan entered with a bowl of vegetable porridge and caught sight of the man on the bed currently looking about to commit self-harm. He kindly consoled: “Since you are still alive, then don’t think of committing extremes anymore (TN: euphemism for suicide).

Li Yi glared hard at him, using his eyes to pierce at the other a thousand times. Lifting up his bandaged arm, he said with gritted teeth: “What is this? My injuries weren’t that serious! Is there need to bandage it this much?”

Nie Bufan placed the bowl of porridge on the table, saying indifferently: “As an unknown suspicious figure, of course there is a need for special treatment. Who knows if you will become violent after waking up?”

Before he wouldn’t have, but now he’s unsure. Li Yi silently screamed to himself.

“Alright, since you are up, confess your identity and background.” Nie Bufan stacked up two stools with missing legs and sat steadily on it, sufficiently grasping the essence of balance.

Li Yi looked at him without speaking.

Nie Bufan spoke again: “Originally, I planned to mind my own business, but since I’ve brought you back I must know what kind of trouble you will bring less I am killed and don’t even know who to blame.”

Li Yi continued to remain silent.

“Let’s start simple, what shall I call you?”

“Li Yi.”

“En, looking at your black ensemble dressed for shady business and your iceblock aura as well as your sharp murderous eyes, I am guessing you are an assassin.” Nie Bufan pointed at him, tone certain.

Li Yi tried his best to ignore the bizarre and nonsensical description, squeezing out from his teeth: “I am not an assassin.”

“Then why were you injured this badly?”

“I was in a duel with someone else.”

“You lost?”

“I won!”

Nie Bufan looked at him with contempt: “Why do you cut such a sorry figure if you had won? It seems your martial arts is just third-rate.”

Li Yi’s forehead vein popped, gritting his teeth he didn’t respond.

“Whatever.” Nie Bufan flapped his hand, “since it was not a case of vengeance, then I don’t care. Here, drink some porridge.” He passed the porridge over.

Li Yi and his four chicken feet remained immobile, face expressionless.

Nie Bufan: “Hehehehehe.”

“Can I trouble you, to help me take off the bandages?” Li Yi glared with murderous eyes and bared teeth.

Nie Bufan hesitated: “Your eyes are full of murderous intent, viciousness hidden between your brows, muscles all tensed as if ready to pounce. I am worried that once I take off the bandages you will attack me. I am wondering if it would be safer if I tie you up entirely.”

Li Yi stiffened, closing his eyes he took a deep breath and then another deep breath. When he reopened his eyes again his expression returned back to calmness, eyes also deep and without emotion.

Nie Bufan suddenly bent slightly, moving face to face, close enough that his nose almost poked the other and breath brushing skin, all the while eyes staring without blinking.

A fine and handsome face suddenly took up Li Yi’s vision. The skin was even paler and smoother than the serving girls he had seen, practically flawless. Slashing brows, star bright eyes, lips not too thin nor too thick and rather tasty looking. Only, the slightly disheveled hair and bizarre way of dress ruined the picture.

In that instant, Li Yi’s doubts were raised, how could this person come from a poor family background?

“Okay.” Nie Bufan straightened up and smiled, “looking at your calm eyes I believe you.”

He wasn’t too worried, secure in the knowledge of his backing, the three bodyguard chickens in the room.

Just after taking off the bandages on Li Yi’s right arm, a couple odd chicken clucks sounded from outside.

Nie Bufan raised a brow and walked to the door. Looking through the crack he saw 7 to 8 strangers enter the village. One of them was dressed extravagantly, appearing to be of uncommon origins just by first glance.

Nie Bufan gave Li Yi a discontented look: “Don’t tell me, those people outside are here because of you?”

“What do they look like?” Li Yi asked.

Before Nie Bufan could respond, the people outside called out: “Is anyone here?”

Li Yi’s eyes flickered: “They are indeed here for me, but not enemies. They won’t make things difficult for you. But I don’t want them to find me, do you have a place to hide?”

After hearing it wasn’t enemies here for vengeance Nie Bufan replied with rare helpfulness: “Two choices, one is the cellar behind the closet and the other is the secret compartment under the bed.”

Li Yi chosed the cellar but just as he was about to hide there Nie Bufan piped up: “Actually, my personal advice is that you should hide in the secret compartment under the bed. It may be cramped but not easy to discover.”

Li Yi paused.

After Nie Bufan left, he lifted the bedboard……

“Is anyone here?”

“Coming.” Nie Bufan slowly shuffled out, greeting the newcomers with a humble bow, “What can I help your nobleness with?”

As he was saying, Nie Bufan subtly observed the leader of the group, and immediately had his eyes dazzled by the other’s opulent and lavish appearance.

Pale blue inner robes were covered by a red violet gold brocade outer robe. His belt was embedded with jade and hanging with silk tassels. Long finely crafted boots embroidered with clouds, hair combed back and pinned with gold hairpin in the shape of a peacock feather.

Phoenix shaped eyes and thin lips, chin slightly raised, and in his hand was a silk handkerchief which he occasionally used to cover his nose. Evidently, the smell of Chicken Nest Village had him very much disgusted. Perhaps even entering the village was a form of insult……to his shoes.

This was practically a real live peacock!

Nie Bufan secretly held the other in contempt. Soon his eyes fell on the dog whose leash was held in a servant’s hand.

The dog inherited its owner’s flashy style, its collar was made from gold which added to the luxuriance of its thick silver grey fur. Its nose was wide and straight, eyes glinting viciously and aura insufferably arrogant. It looked to have wolf blood as well.

An odd combination of sympathy and Schadenfreude amusement appeared on Nie Bufan’s face.

At that moment, a servant asked: “Are you a resident of this village?”

“That’s right, I am the village head of Chicken Nest Village.”

“You?” The servant looked him over suspiciously before unrolling a painting and said: “Have you seen this person?”

The painting was of a handsome young man looking into the distance. Aside from his features somewhat resembling Li Yi, the melancholy aura of the figure in the painting appeared rather unrealistic.

Nie Bufan shook his head sincerely.

The peacock man casted a look at the servant who immediately said: “Think clearly, he is an important fugitive, hiding escaped criminals is punishable by law!”

Fugitive? To be honest, Nie Bufan would rather believe that this group of people was here to capture beautiful young men for nefarious purposes, spreading rumors as part of their devious plan.

“Your nobleness, I dare not, I truly have not seen this……elegant looking man.”

“No need to say more.” Peacock man finally spoke, using his cold and arrogant voice: “Release Langya, have him go search.”

“Yes.” Another sevant crouched down and patted Langya, the leash then releasing. The fierce Langya immediately ran off like the wind, making straight for Nie Bufan’s house.

Peacock man’s eyes had a prideful glint, as if he was very quickly about to capture his target.

But who knew, there was no more movement after the wolfdog entered the house.

Nie Bufan stood honestly to the side, privately ruminating to himself. En, it seemed the transformation of outside animals were much slower than the animals nearby the village.

Peacock man resisted his impatience saying: “Go look inside.”

Two servants immediately went to check out the situation. After returning they nervously informed: “Gongzi, Langya is missing.”

“What do you mean missing?”

“Aside from a few chickens inside, the room is completely empty. There is no sight of Langya.”

“Are you saying he could have gone through the walls?” Peacock man became angry, snapping his long sleeves he made a beeline for the house.

Nie Bufan piped up in a small voice: “This Gongzi, my humble house is simple and dirty, I’m afraid……”

“Quit being so long-winded!” Peacock man did not even spare him a look, stomping fiercely inside the house.

“Ah!” Just after entering, peacock man fell to the ground in a manner resembling a hungry dog pouncing on food.

The servants immediately moved to help him up.

In the ground was a small hole, appearing from the hole was a chicken head. It looked left and right before retracting again.

Nie Bufan asked with concern: “I hope you haven’t hurt youself?”

Peacock man glared fiercely at the hole in the ground, and raged: “Why is there a hole?”

“You can’t blame me for that.” Nie Bufan shrugged, “our village has too many hamsters. The holes are too many to fill, so we no longer pay it any heed.”

Peacock man had an extremely disgusted look on his face, waving away the servants patting at the dirt on his clothes, he continued into the house.

Nie Bufan followed with a whistled tune.

Not even a minute had passed before peacock man rushed out with his nose covered. In just a short amount of time, he had stepped on chicken poop, knocked into two stools and became covered in a few chicken feathers.

It would seem that in his whole life he had yet to step in such a small and dirty house. It was even less tolerable than his toilet at home.

Let’s not even mention the crooked furniture, there wasn’t even the most standard of cleanliness. He even saw two chickens fighting on the bed. The fight could be described as one of exploding feathers, a fight of world shaking levels.

Peacock man could no longer take it anymore, screeching: “My older brother would definitely not stay in such a place! Leave, we must leave right now!”

“Then, then Langya?” The sevant asked carefully.

“Langya recognizes the way home, when it wants to return it will naturally do so. There’s no need to worry about it.” Peacock man hollered as he speed walked, “This shitty place, your young master I will not stay a moment longer.”

“Yes, yes.” The group of servants followed in his wake as he left like something was chasing at his heels.

Nie Bufan waved from behind: “Gongzi, come again.”

He wasn’t sure if it was his imagination or not but the group of people seem to pick up speed.

They should thank themselves lucky to not have rode their horses into the village, otherwise the loss would not just be a dog.

Nie Bufan skipped back into the house and looked at the silver grey feathered newcomer who had just been bullied by Lady Flower, chicken head slumped and lamenting loss youth.

Nie Bufan consoled: “Think of it another way, a new and wonderful life awaits you.”

Before little chicken Langya could respond, a muffled voice came from underneath the bed: “I don’t know what life will hold in the future but I know that if I don’t come out now, my life will come to its end.”

Nie Bufan first had Lady Flower lead its new wife (Langya, female) to the side before lifting the bedboard.

Li Yi was contorted into an S shape inside the compartment, face to the side so his expression was not visible, but it was likely quite colorful.

Pushing and pulling, Nie Bufan got him out of the compartment, patting his shoulder: “You can rest easy now, your little brother has left, and likely won’t be returning either.”

Li Yi looked at him with twitching lips. He could just imagine the torment Li Huai had undergone, as a pampered Gongzi how could he have possibly tolerated a poor village filled with only flying chickens and poop everywhere?

Thinking that, Li Yi suddenly felt temporarily staying here was a good idea……

You c an fi nd t he la te st cha pte rs at ( th e bl mu se . c o m )

TN: so, except for humans and insects, no matter if it flies in the air, runs on the ground, or swims in the water they will all turn into chickens. And after becoming chickens they will retain the natural abilities of their previous self. Also the speed of turning into a chicken will depend on their type and distance from Chicken Nest Village.

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