The 22nd time out, mix and be humble

  The Warm Breeze Pavilion was originally a place for revelry and pleasure, where men would come and go with a sly and knowing look in their eyes, as if to say "I know what you're thinking". They would exchange flirtatious glances, secretly thinking of clever tricks to try out in the rooms. This was a battleground for men, but at this moment, outside the Warm Breeze Pavilion, several people hadn't even entered or undressed yet, and already the atmosphere was charged with tension, almost as if they were about to start something right then and there.

  Ximen Qing raised an eyebrow, looking at the ugly man in front of him with a sneer, then glanced at Sun Fu and said: "Sun Baozi, this dog is yours, I don't know how you manage it. Do you believe me? I can help you break his legs so he can't be your lackey anymore!"

  The short man suddenly became anxious. Although he was a dog, he hated it when others said so. Moreover, in his heart, being a dog was also a profession, and being able to do it well was a skill, just like Gao Kuan, absolutely could not tolerate others insulting their own profession.

  The short man glared at Ximen Qing and roared: "Ximen Qing, don't think that just because you've done some good deeds, you can swagger around with pride. Let me tell you, if it weren't for the fact that your family has money, would others be so kind to you? Aren't all those good deeds of yours just a way to gain fame and reputation? Your Ximen family doesn't know how many people they've cheated, how many commoners have lost their livelihoods, and had their families ruined. And yet you still have the nerve to lecture me here? You're truly shameless!"

  Being able to be a dog, one naturally has some skills. Although this short man looks unremarkable, his ability to scold and insult others is quite impressive. If Ximen Qing hadn't cultivated a good temper, he would have exploded in anger by now and directly disabled this beast.

  Ximen Qing was really quite displeased with himself for having slandered him in this way!

  All these years, Ximen Qing has done so many good deeds, never for the sake of seeking fame or praise. If it were truly for the sake of seeking fame or praise, there would be no need to do so much, to be so meticulous and righteous. If he didn't genuinely care about the people, how could Ximen Qing have spent over a decade helping the poor and needy every day? If he didn't genuinely care about others, how could he have selflessly supported others in their businesses for over a decade? Over these years, Ximen Qing has saved countless lives, helped hundreds and thousands of families. If such actions are still criticized as seeking fame or praise, then there truly are no good people left in this world.

  Just as Ximen Qing was getting angry, some people passing by couldn't help but point at the short man and scold him.

  "What are you talking about? Is Ximen Xiao Guanren seeking fame and fortune? Come on, do you have the guts to say that again? If anyone is seeking fame and fortune, it's your dog of a master! Every year, he takes out 500 taels to relieve the poor, how dare you! Xiao Guanren relieves others with thousands of taels every month, or even more, and you still have the nerve to slander him here!"

  "Right, you scoundrel! How dare you slander Ximen Xiaoguan? Why don't you just die?! Did the Ximen family's business kill countless people? His mother is really blind! Over the years, how many people have been supported by the Ximen family's industry, and how many people have started their own businesses with their help. On the contrary, Sun Baozi, how many industries have you taken over, how many people have you killed, do you have the face to speak here?"

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  The people on the street, upon hearing someone slander Ximen Qing, couldn't help but rush over to scold him. They immediately surrounded Sun Fu and the other two men, who almost got drowned in saliva.

  Sun Fubao's face was ugly, staring fiercely at the short man on his left, as if he wanted to swallow him alive.

  You said you usually have a good sense of awareness, but now how did you become so brainless, was your brain eaten by a dog?

  Just as Sun Fu was staring fiercely at the short man, another person on his left pointed at the surrounding people and scolded: "Damn it, what's your business? We're here to reason with Ximen Qing, what does it have to do with you? Each of you go find your own woman or go back home, hurry up! If you don't leave, my master will get angry. Let me tell you, my master's uncle is Sun Dajun, the county magistrate, are you trying to rebel?"

  This guy was still proudly shouting when Sun Fubao had already collapsed. Dammit, it's like which pot doesn't open to mention which pot, now in Qinghe County who doesn't resent their own uncle, you bring this up now, aren't you pushing yourself into the fire pit?

  Sure, here is the translation:

  As expected, after he finished speaking, the surrounded civilians became even more agitated, as if they wanted to tear Sun Fu and his two companions apart alive.

  In the crowd, Ximen Qing watched as people loudly questioned each other for their own reputation, his heart felt very happy and was moved by the scene in front of him.

  In his past life, Ximen Qing was a stubborn and proud person who didn't want to owe others too much. Although he changed after becoming a soldier and learned that mutual help is the greatest love in the world, he never had the chance to experience much warmth from others. But now, this scene has deeply moved Ximen Qing, igniting an unquenchable flame in his heart. People in ancient times may have been ignorant, but they were simple-hearted and would go to great lengths for those who had helped them before. Compared to the treacherous society of his past life, this one is truly a prosperous era. He had only lent a helping hand to those in need, but they repaid him with their genuine hearts, not tolerating or allowing anyone to harm him. Such people are worth treating well and creating a beautiful and peaceful society for.

  Sometimes, the dreams in one's heart are just a momentary decision.

  Ximen Qing took a deep breath and then said loudly: "Everyone, please be quiet for a moment and listen to what I have to say!"

  Suddenly everything around fell silent, and all eyes turned to Ximen Qing.

  Ximen Qing smiled and bowed his hands, saying: "Thank you, uncles, for your righteous support. I am extremely moved in my heart. A dog dared to slander me, I was very angry, but now I'm not angry at all? Why? Because you uncles believe in me! This reason is enough. Besides, if a dog bites you, do you bite the dog back? Isn't that right?"

  The people around burst out laughing, and a burly official said: "That's right, the young master is absolutely right." After finishing speaking, he glanced at Sun Fu again and said: "Look, look what you're looking at. Tell you, Sun Fu, others are afraid of you, but I'm not afraid of you! If it wasn't for the young master helping me back then, I, Li Mou, would have been ruined long ago. If I hear anyone dare to speak ill of the young master, I'll destroy him!"

  Seeing Li Fugui's ferocious gaze, Sun Fukun secretly wiped his sweat and then directly gave the short man and another man a slap in the face each. He shouted: "You scoundrels! I told you before, didn't I? When going out to mix with others, be humble, especially when meeting the big boss of Qinghe County, be even more humble! In Qinghe County, you can look down on anyone, but you absolutely cannot look down on Young Master. Young Master is a noble person, our Qinghe County's noble person, do you understand?"

  Sun Fu finished speaking, then smiled and said to Ximen Qing: "Young master, don't be angry. These two people don't understand the rules, they've offended you, please forgive them. When I get home, I'll definitely teach them a good lesson!"

  After finishing speaking, Sun Fubao bowed to the surrounding crowd and said: "Everyone, sorry for the trouble. I'll take my leave first!"

  Having said that, he hastily led the two people behind him and rushed away. His face was blacker than coal as he walked.

  Seeing Sun Fu and three others fleeing in disarray, everyone burst out laughing, and for a moment the entire Warm Breeze Pavilion became like a marketplace.

  Wu Song glared fiercely at the fleeing Sun Fu, scolding in a bad temper: "A pig-like thing, if I wasn't afraid of getting into trouble, I would have crippled him long ago, so that he wouldn't harm the common people!"

  Ximen Qing suddenly had an idea and whispered to Wu Song: "Second brother, I'll take you to play with something good tonight, how about it?"

  He pointed at Sun Fu Bao who was running away after finishing speaking.

  Wu Song furrowed his brow, then immediately reacted and nodded repeatedly, with a joyful expression on his face, and even clenched his fist.

  Just then, a stately and beautiful woman walked out of the Warming Wind Pavilion. The people around who were laughing suddenly stopped breathing, staring at this beauty with their eyes wide open, secretly swallowing their saliva.

  The crowd rushed up and surrounded them, directly throwing Ximen Qing and Wu Song aside.

  In front of a beauty, Ximen Qing's importance greatly diminished.

  As for why it is said that only Ximen Qing and Wu Song were left out, it is because at this time Wu Dalang was already prostrate at the feet of the beauty, his short stature allowing him to fully occupy the advantageous geographical position, although standing, yet squatting like a servant, as if guarding the beauty's jade feet.

  They say this woman is a beauty, and indeed she is a beauty, even Ximen Qing had to suppress his strong desire to ravish her...

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