Chapter 69: Zhang Bao's Beating

  "It doesn't matter, I understand some things." Zhang Guang was nonchalant, knowing that there were many unknown things in the Jianghu world, and it wasn't unusual for Zhao Fei to have secrets.

  "Thanks for your hard work, Zhang." Zhao Fei thanked him and said.

  Zhang Bao listened to the conversation between the two, but didn't interrupt. He had seen Zhao Fei practicing boxing before and asked him about it, but Zhao Fei's answer was also vague. Zhang Bao didn't understand these things, and since Zhao Fei insisted on not saying anything, he didn't ask further. Today, hearing that Zhao Fei had learned martial arts from a famous master, he couldn't help but look at Zhao Fei in a new light.

  "I think Little Fly's martial arts teacher must be a high-ranking person," Zhang Bao thought to himself. "Otherwise, with Zhang Guang's vision, he wouldn't have such a high opinion of him. This will also be helpful for Little Fly in the future, just in case something happens and we need to ask this high-ranking person for help to protect Zhao Fei's life."

  Zhang Bao shook his head, "But how could Little Fly be in danger? I think this is unnecessary." But what Zhang Bao didn't know was that what he thought would happen today would really come true, and it would be a matter of life and death.

  "I heard you want to learn brewing from me?" After discussing other things, Zhang Guang turned back to the main topic. Zhang Guang stared at the thin and weak young man in front of him, wondering what he was thinking in his heart.

  "That's right!" Zhao Fei followed Zhang Guang's gaze, not backing down one bit.

  "Why want to learn brewing?" Zhang Guang's words were very straightforward, every sentence was on topic, concise and meaningful.

  "Like it!" Zhao Fei was also infected and spoke very briefly.

  "A good one who likes it." Zhang Guang nodded in satisfaction, and his heart was also very sure. "Maybe eat bitter?" Zhang Guang asked again, his eyes becoming more and more sharp, staring straight at Zhao Fei.

  "Of course!" Zhao Fei was not moved at all, and did not take Zhang Guang's words to heart. He thought to himself: "I've even seen the Gun God Tong Yu, this gaze of his is barely worthy of being called a 'Guangong' in front of me."

  "Good!" Zhang Guang Hao said with a loud voice, then turned to Zhang Bao and said: "This kid is on my wavelength. Haha haha." He laughed loudly for several times.

  "Has the supervisor been bribed?" Zhang Bao asked. It was very difficult to get Zhang Guang's recognition.

  "Uh-huh!" Zhang Guang nodded generously.

  "Not yet, thank you, supervisor." Having received Zhang Guang's affirmative reply, Zhang Bao was also extremely delighted and hastily said to Zhao Fei.

  "Thanks, Supervisor!" Zhao Fei was also very happy, and the Long March had finally taken its first step.

  "It's all right." Zhang Guang patted Zhao Fei on the shoulder. "Let's call it a day for now. After breakfast tomorrow, you come and wait for me, and I'll start teaching you how to brew wine."

  "After that, it's all thanks to you, Supervisor Zhang, for bringing me along." Zhao Fei said with a big smile on his face, not noticing that the corners of his mouth were almost reaching his ears. Zhang Bao, who was standing next to him, couldn't help but stare in amazement, thinking to himself: "I never noticed before, but it turns out Little Fei's mouth is so big!" Fortunately, he didn't say this out loud, or Zhao Fei would have been even more embarrassed.

  "Haha, you're being too polite." As he spoke, Zhang Guang patted Zhao Fei's shoulder a few times with his thick and powerful hand. In an instant, Zhao Fei's mouth opened even wider, and the slightly trembling corners of his mouth proved that he was currently enduring immense pain. "This strength is too great, can this small body of mine withstand a few more hits?"

  Zhang Guang didn't know how to read minds, so he had no idea what Zhao Fei was thinking. Just as Zhang Guang raised his hand to pat him on the back, Zhao Fei dodged it with a quick movement. Then he heard Zhao Fei say, "Tomorrow I'll come to pay my respects to you again, Engineer Zhang." Before Zhang Guang could react, Zhao Fei had already pulled Zhang Bao away and was walking towards the front yard. As they walked, he thought to himself, "Luckily I dodged quickly! Otherwise, I'd have lost half my life!"

  He withdrew his palm that was suspended in mid-air, and Zhang Guang smiled as he shook his head. Watching Zhao Fei's receding back, Zhang Guang couldn't help but mutter to himself: "This kid is quite interesting." After saying this, he turned around and went back into the house.

  "I'm getting more and more unable to see through you!" Zhang Bao said calmly, leaving Zhao Fei somewhat stunned. He didn't know what Zhang Bao meant by these words.

  Zhao Fei stopped in his tracks, looking at Zhang Bao with a puzzled expression, hoping for an explanation.

  "It's nothing, just a sudden idea." Zhang Bao waved his hand and continued: "At first, I saw you as just the son of a farmer, but you were knowledgeable and well-mannered, with a mind full of wisdom. Not only are you proficient in arithmetic, but you also have some literary talent hidden within. I thought you would stop at that, but it seems I underestimated you. I didn't expect you to have extraordinary opportunities in martial arts as well. That's why I say I'm getting more and more unable to see through you."

  After listening to Zhang Bao's words, Zhao Fei thought so too. In literature, there is the village chief who is a hidden talent and teaches with all his heart. In martial arts, there is Tong Yuan who is a god-like figure guiding him. It can be said that he has seen and experienced a lot. Thinking of this, Zhao Fei couldn't help but feel proud and pleased. His expression also became more joyful.

  Seeing Zhao Fei's slightly complacent expression, Zhang Bao secretly called out "not good". He hastily said: "What's with this self-satisfied look? You're still far from it. Look at your disheartened and demoralized appearance yesterday, how ridiculous. If I hadn't arrived in time, where would you be now?"

  Zhang Bao's words were like a wake-up call, hitting Zhao Fei who was in a state of euphoria. "Yes! Thinking about the chaotic world to come, where people are as insignificant as grass and gods are as numerous as cow hair. My little skills aren't even enough to fill someone else's teeth gaps, do I have to rely on being honest with Tong Shi forever?" Zhao Fei hastily thanked Zhang Bao: "Thank you for your guidance, I will remember it in my heart."

  "A child can be taught!" Zhang Bao replied with satisfaction, shaking his head and putting his hands behind his back. However, this image was indeed laughable in Zhao Fei's eyes, especially when paired with Zhang Bao's relatively plump body and round head. "Heh heh." Zhao Fei couldn't hold back his laughter anymore and let out a stifled chuckle.

  "You little scamp is laughing at the boss again." Zhang Bao glanced at Zhao Fei with a smile, glad that he could recognize it clearly. He looked up at the sky and saw that although the sun was still high, it was already westward. He had slept all night until just now when he woke up. Rubbing his belly, he only felt a little hungry. So he turned to ask Zhao Fei: "Have you eaten lunch?"

  "Not yet!" Zhao Fei replied truthfully.

  "That's perfect. Come and have dinner with me!" As he spoke, he didn't wait for Zhao Fei to respond, and directly pulled him over. In fact, even if Zhao Fei was not happy, how could his small arms and legs possibly struggle free from Zhang Bao's stout body?

  Looking at the "overbearing" shopkeeper, Zhao Fei was so angry he could cry.

  During dinner, Zhang Bao said a lot to Zhao Fei. In the end, Zhang Bao slammed his hand on the table and decided to exhaust Zhao Fei's physical strength completely. When Zhang Bao said this, Zhao Fei was trembling all over, looking at Zhang Bao's stout body, then looking at his own thin and weak frame, Zhao Fei thought a lot (Did you guys think a lot too? Bad smile)

  Then Zhang Bao explained that from now on, Zhao Fei not only had to follow the brewing schedule but also had to follow him in handling business problems at the winery. When he was free, he would also have to manage the financial affairs of the winery, after all, Zhao Fei's arithmetic level was very high.

  Listening to Zhang Bao's one by one proposal, Zhao Fei felt that his hard work was in vain and he had no rights at all. In the end, Zhao Fei "fought to the death" but was thoroughly sold out by Zhang Bao with a sentence of doubling his wages. In the end, Zhao Fei not only acknowledged that those with money are the masters, and in return, Zhang Bao let out a terrifying sly smile.

  A lunch, amidst the bickering between Zhao Fei and Zhang Bao, lasted for half a watch. After finishing their meal, since Zhao Fei had signed an "unequal treaty" (of course, this was what Zhao Fei thought), Zhang Bao stuck to him like glue, directing and instructing him on everything. By the end of the day, Zhao Fei was physically and mentally exhausted. He felt as if he were floating while walking back to his room, without a single ounce of strength left in his body.

  Seeing Zhao Fei and Zhang Bao being so close, Li Jin's expression was surprisingly calm. Even Zhang Bao was extremely surprised. "Could it be that this kid has changed his ways after I scared him yesterday?" Zhang Bao thought to himself, but couldn't figure out the reason. Since he couldn't figure it out, Zhang Bao didn't bother thinking about it anymore and tried to think positively. But what Zhang Bao didn't know was that beneath the calm surface, a storm was brewing.