EBE Chapter 417 New Identity and Travel Guide
Chapter 417 New Identity and Travel Guide
Huo Qi was so excited he almost jumped up. He grinned, showing off his two rows of big white teeth, and nodded repeatedly like a fool.
"Okay, okay, I'll do whatever Xiaotang says. Whatever you say, we'll do. Whenever you say when to leave, we'll leave."
Scarface and Beard were both happy for Huo Qi and a little envious and jealous of him when they saw him like this.
He actually had the opportunity to acquire a new identity and walk in the world again.
The bearded man said excitedly, "Xiao Tang, could you... could you help us get a new identity too?"
Lin Xiaotang said with difficulty, "Uncle Hu Zi, if I could, I would naturally like to help you, but I can't. My father and I saved Xue Ruifeng back then, and his family owes us a favor. I shamelessly asked them for an identity card and a travel permit because of that favor, which has already troubled them a lot."
Besides, Uncle Huo was framed. Even if the authorities find out and he recants, I won't be considered an accomplice. But if I help you get new identities, not to mention whether Uncle Xue would agree, if the authorities find out, it might implicate the entire Xue family. We can't let ourselves implicate others.”
The bearded man looked disappointed, but he also understood the principle of being implicated.
He nodded and said, "Okay, Uncle understands. The Xue family is a wealthy family, and it would be bad if we implicated their entire clan. If they are willing to help Huo Qi get a travel permit, it is already a great help to us. We should be grateful."
Scarface and Uncle Liang were also happy for Huo Qi.
After all, Huo Qi was framed, his talents were buried, and he couldn't even see his mother when she passed away. His fate was truly tragic.
Lin Xiaotang wrote a letter and went down the mountain with Huo Qi to the town to find a messenger to deliver it. A few days later, the Xue family sent a reply, which actually contained a travel permit.
Lin Xiaotang and Huo Qi were overjoyed.
"My goodness, I didn't expect Uncle Xue to not only agree to my request, but also get it done so quickly, in just a few days."
Huo Qi held the travel permit, his eyes moist, his hands trembling slightly, and he was being quite cautious.
"I never thought I would have the chance to go back and pay my respects at my mother's grave. I have to thank you, Xiao Tang. I don't know how to repay you. From now on, I will follow your orders."
Lin Xiaotang smiled and said, "Uncle Huo, you are still young. Don't do anything impulsive. I will help you investigate what happened back then. If one day you can clear your name and restore your reputation, you can continue to take the imperial examination with your talents. Maybe you can even pass the exam and become a high-ranking official. Then I can experience the feeling of one person achieving success and all their relatives and friends benefiting from it."
Huo Qi had long since given up any hope of passing the imperial examinations. After all, the official who convicted him of theft had been bribed. What was the point of passing the examinations if he was an official but not serving the people?
He smiled and said, "Being an official is not as free as serving the people. If I had to choose, I would still prefer to make money with you, my girl."
"As long as Uncle Huo is willing to do business, with your talent, you will definitely be able to stand on your own and achieve great things."
After the two had made their preparations, they bid farewell to Scarface, Beard, and the others, and prepared to descend the mountain.
Scarface looked a little unhappy. Huo Qi, quick-witted, assured Scarface, "Big brother, don't worry, I will definitely take good care of Xiao Tang and bring her back to see you."
Lin Xiaotang knew that Scarface was afraid that she would never return after going to the capital, so she held up three fingers and swore an oath to the heavens.
"Uncle, I swear I will definitely come back. The medicinal herbs on this mountain are almost ripe, and I'm counting on getting some money to expand the planting next season. Don't worry, after I've seen my parents and Uncle Huo has paid respects to my mother, we'll head back and send a letter back with us."
Scarface waved his hand, turned around and went back to his room without saying a word.
Seeing that his elder brother was unhappy, the bearded man immediately said to the two of them, "You two should go down the mountain quickly. My brother just has this bad temper. He'll be fine tomorrow when he's in a better mood."
After saying that, he pushed Huo Qi and Lin Xiaotang, urging them to hurry down the mountain.
Huo Qi was in his early twenties, in the prime of his youth. Lin Xiaotang gave him a fake beard and changed his hairstyle. The two bought two sets of fine clothes in town and rented a luxurious carriage, disguising themselves as merchants.
The two traveled without hindrance until they encountered a checkpoint at the city gate on their way to the capital. The officers and soldiers, seeing their carriage, attire, and imposing manner, let them pass without a second thought.
Huo Qi was extremely excited. He hadn't expected the trip to be so simple. He had been unable to go to the capital for many years, and paying respects to his mother had become a deep worry for him.
He secretly vowed in his heart that Xiao Tang was his benefactor, and that no matter what, he would stand by Xiao Tang's side and be willing to serve her.
She's willing to do business, so he'll help her do business!
After entering the capital, the two planned to find an inn to inquire about their parents. Unexpectedly, they heard about the reputation of Mingcui Tower in the market. Their father and Manager Su had opened the restaurant together and were doing very well.
She couldn't hide her excitement and immediately urged Huo Qi.
“Uncle Huo, let’s go to Mingcui Tower in the East Market right now. My father and Manager Su run a restaurant there. If we go to find my parents, we’ll not only have a place to stay, but we won’t have to worry about food, clothing, or shelter.”
Huo Qi immediately drove the carriage and took her to Mingcui Tower.
It was dinnertime in the evening, and people were coming and going in front of Mingcui Tower. The threshold was almost worn down.
Lin Xiaotang lifted the carriage curtain and, seeing this scene, couldn't help but smile with satisfaction.
"Hmm, not bad, really not bad. This business is much better than Qianzhenlou. I knew it was the right decision to expand our business to the capital."
Huo Qi's eyes widened in surprise. He pointed at Mingcui Tower and said, "Xiao Tang, this Mingcui Tower is so grand and the business is so good. Is it really... really owned by your father?"
Lin Xiaotang smiled and said smugly, "That's right. I heard what everyone was talking about at the market just now. They said that the owners of Mingcui Tower are my father and Manager Su. Manager Su was the one who delivered the medicinal herb seeds to our mountain back then."
Huo Qi looked up and examined Mingcui Tower more closely, thinking to himself that his elder brother had not only robbed a lucky star, but had actually robbed a gold nugget. The girl was a young lady from a wealthy family.
Isn't it a waste of talent to keep them trapped on the mountain teaching everyone how to do business?
That person's father owns a grand restaurant. Restaurants in the capital make money like water. Compared to that, growing medicinal herbs on the mountain is nothing.
No wonder the elder brother was worried that Xiaotang wouldn't want to go back after coming to the capital. If it were him, with the family restaurant making so much money, his food, clothing and daily necessities might be even better than those of an official's daughter. Who would give up a life of luxury to farm in the mountains and feed mosquitoes everywhere?
Even a fool wouldn't do that!
He suddenly felt a little embarrassed and said, "Xiao Tang, your family is so wealthy, how did you manage to stay on the mountain for several months?"