Chapter 149 Invitation(1/2)
When you pass through the main street, turn left and there is a bluestone road. Every few meters away, there is a locust tree. The two sides are very symmetrical, which shows that this road is carefully planned.
There is a small lighthouse in front of each locust tree, with large candles lit inside, and the light is very good.
The road was not as lively as before, but there were still many pedestrians. They were dressed luxuriously, mostly with weapons, and were extraordinary. They should have come to the black market.
Walk forward for about two miles and arrive at the foot of the mountain.
The above is the so-called summer resort. There is a spacious and winding stone staircase leading to the mountain. There are also small lighthouses on both sides, so you don’t have to go up in the dark.
This mountain is not high, but the trees are dense and grow very well. The breeze blows slowly and the branches and leaves rustle, making people feel a cool feeling.
Standing at the foot of the mountain, you can listen to the noisy voices on the mountain without having to concentrate. You can imagine that kind of lively scene.
If you listen carefully, you can vaguely hear the sound of gurgling water. It should be a stream, neither hurry nor slow, which makes people happy.
"This place is good!" Du Yong couldn't help but sigh. There are mountains and rivers, and there are cities. The key is that it is still close to the main city.
Mr. Wei nodded: "This is indeed a rare place to relax. There are many rich people in Pingzhou City who buy houses on the mountain and stay for several months every year."
Pei Song observed carefully for a while and laughed: "The momentum of this mountain is actually not very good. If it weren't for Danci Lake, it would be an extremely ordinary hill."
Mr. Wei also laughed: "Danci Lake is only one aspect, and it is mainly guided by the government, attracting popularity and stabilizing it, so that it can continue to develop. Although this mountain is not powerful, it is a symbol of wealth and ordinary people cannot go up to it."
"Can't you get up?"
Pei Song was a little confused and pointed to the stairs ahead: "Isn't it enough to climb up? Can someone stop him?"
Mr. Wei did not explain much, and smiled and raised his foot to step onto the ladder.
Everyone followed.
The stairs are not steep and they are easy to walk.
After turning a big bend, a toll station appeared in front of him, with more than a dozen people squatting, wearing black uniforms and a big knife hanging around their waists.
"Official or gangster?" Du Yong asked in a soft voice.
"Official!"
Mr. Wei smiled and explained: "Every time the market is opened, the government of Pingzhou City will send people here. Everyone who goes up the mountain has to pay ten taels of silver, except those with passes."
"Tsk tsk!"
Pei Song shook his head gently, and his tone was a little sarcastic: "The Pingzhou government can make money!"
Mr. Wei sighed: "In the past, there was no charge. Every time the market opened, people would attract crowds of villas. Most of them were gangsters and gangsters who wanted to take advantage of the situation. There were also many ordinary people and children who watched the fun. There were often chaos, and it was no problem to get injured and bleeding, and even lost children. After a few big troubles, the government started to check in. Ten taels of silver were not much or less. It was considered a threshold to avoid many risks. People who really wanted to visit the market would not care."
"That's how it works!"
Pei Song murmured to himself, feeling that he had misunderstood the Pingzhou government.
Walk forward.
After seeing Mr. Wei and Mrs. Wei, the people from the government were very enthusiastic: "Mr. Wei, Mrs. Wei, why are you in the mood to come up the mountain today?"
Mr. Wei smiled and explained: "These are friends from the capital. I will take them to see the scenery of our Danci Town!"
"It turns out that the few of them are all friends of Master Wei, so I'm lucky to know." The people from the government were very polite.
"It's easy to say!" Zhao Dezhu bowed his hand, smiling on his face.
Mr. Wei took out a hundred taels of silver bill and handed it over.
The people from the government waved their hands and said lightly: "Since they are friends of Mr. Wei, they must be serious tourists. What money do you charge? I hope you all have fun."
Mr. Wei stuffed the silver notes into their hands and laughed: "Don't talk too much!"
The people from the government had to accept it and let the road open: "The front is steep, please be careful."
Master Wei led the way and walked over quickly. Pei Song followed, walked side by side with Master Wei, and praised: "Brother Wei is indeed a good meal!"
Mr. Wei was humble: "I bought two buildings in the town, which was considered to be a contribution, so the government would be more polite."
Du Yong laughed and said, "Boss Pei, it seems that we are on the list this time!"
Pei Song nodded: "Of course, when we arrive at the market, I hope Brother Wei will give me more advice."
"Don't worry!"
Mr. Wei patted his chest and said confidently: "We are still a little bit experienced in the market. I just don't know what you want to buy?"
Pei Song said lightly: "As long as it is a good thing, I want to buy it."
Seeing Pei Song's arrogant look that he didn't care about the silver at all, Mr. Wei suddenly showed a very admiration, and gave a thumbs up and praised: "It turns out that Brother Pei is actually a great man, I'm so rude, I'm so rude!"
Pei Song waved his hand and said a few humble words.
Mr. Wei turned to Du Yong and was a little dazed when he saw him: "Where is Brother Du, what do you want to buy? What do you want to buy?"
Du Yong came to his senses and shrugged: "I don't have much money, just buy some. Actually, I want to meet all kinds of people in the world. Nowadays, people who visit the market should not be simple, right?"
Mr. Wei smiled: "It turns out that Brother Du wants to experience the feeling of exploring the world."
Du Yong said casually: "A childhood dream, I walk around the world with my sword, see injustice, and be a hero or righteous person. If I can find a few bad guys in this black market, it will definitely be more satisfying than buying things."
Mr. Wei laughed and said, "That's true... Brother Du has any good ideas?"
"No!"
Du Yong shook his head very simply, and his eyes suddenly lit up: "But you gave me a reminder just now."
Mr. Wei was stunned: "What prompt?"
Du Yong rubbed his hands: "Didn't you just say that there was a situation of missing children? This reminded me of a friend who once said that there were several cases of missing children in Pingzhou City. Four of them were retrieved, and a few of them were still not retrieved."
Mr. Wei nodded: "It's true that this is the case... Brother Du suspected the black market traffickers?"
"Not doubt!"
Du Yong shook his head and added: "My friend also said that there is a powerful small gang in Pingzhou that has done business of buying and selling children. The leader of this gang should be called Weishan... Huh? Why do you have the same surname as Brother Wei? Have you ever heard of Weishan?"
Pei Song was quite impressed. Du Yong was trying to pull out Weishan so much, which sounded quite natural.
Mr. Wei frowned slightly and said seriously: "I have really heard of that Weishan."
Du Yong looked happy: "Can Brother Wei talk about it carefully?"
Mr. Wei said in a deep voice: "There are five small gangs in Weishan, and they are said to be at the level of climbing the tower and are extremely strong. They have indeed done business of buying and selling children, but not in the Black Market in Danci Lake, but in the Black Market in the South Suburbs."
Du Yong said oh.
These information are basically correct, which shows that Mr. Wei should not be lying.
Du Yong asked afterwards: "Brother Wei, do you know what Weishan looks like?"
Mr. Wei thought for a while: "I heard that it is a scarred face, and it is very burly, which makes Xuanhua Axe. If Brother Du is really interested, I can ask my friend to find out more detailed information."
Du Yong was overjoyed, but he didn't show any signs on the surface, so he shook his head slightly: "It's quite troublesome. We can't stay in Pingzhou for long. If Brother Wei's friends can find detailed information, they can report it to the government."
Mr. Wei waved his hand: "The government did not track Wei Shan because there was no conclusive evidence. If we could get the evidence, the government would definitely send an elite team."
Du Yong pretended to be stunned: "Brother Wei, do you care about this matter very much?"
Mr. Wei shook his head: "I don't care about Weishan, but the words you just said to walk around the world with your sword aroused my interest, so I want to check that Weishan with Brother Du."
Du Yong shrugged: "Since Mr. Wei is so enthusiastic, it's okay to have fun for a few days."
Pei Song spoke at the right time: "Old Du, I don't mind how many days you have to play. So should we live in the city or in the town at the foot of the mountain?"
Mr. Wei took the opportunity to invite: "Live in the town. I have a house, I can live in the mountains, and there are inns."
Pei Song shook his head: "Isn't this a big deal?"
Mr. Wei was very enthusiastic: "There is nothing wrong with it."
Du Yong and Pei Song looked at each other and felt something was wrong.
The man surnamed Wei seemed to be a little too enthusiastic. He helped to check the news and arranged the house. He was just a chance meeting and didn't even know his name.
But it was difficult to refuse at this time, Pei Song bowed and said, "Then I'll have a hard time Brother Wei."
Mr. Wei nodded and laughed: "It's okay... Huh? Where is Brother Zhao?"
Zhao Dezhu was very behind, close to Mrs. Wei, as if she was telling a joke, making Mrs. Wei funny.
This guy's face was full of squintessence, like a disciple who specializes in seducing his wife.
Du Yong and Pei Song were both embarrassed, and Pei Song smiled and said, "Brother Wei, don't mind, that person named Zhao is really crazy, he is almost like a child in dealing with people."
Mr. Wei waved his hand: "Brother Zhao is true, how could I mind?"
This guy is also a weird guy, and he seems to care about his wife at all.
Du Yong shouted: "My surname is Zhao, what are you doing?"
When Zhao Dezhu heard the shout, he quickly raised his head. Seeing Du Yong and Pei Song all looked angry, he panicked and ran over quickly and laughed, "What can I do? Just gossip."
Mrs. Wei also followed and stared at Du Yong with a smile.
Du Yong was full of questions and touched his face: "Is there anything on my face?"
Mrs. Wei shook her head and laughed: "Junior Zhao just told a joke about Mr. Du..."
Mr. Wei was full of curiosity: "What joke? Let me smile when I say it."
To be continued...