"The water doesn't look strange." A big man in a coarse linen frowned with thick eyebrows, stared at the water in front of him, scratched his head and said.

Ouyang Lian stood aside, his eyes deep and focused.

He leaned slightly and whispered: "Have you seen extremely tiny oil flowers on the water?"

After saying that, a hint of doubt and inquiry appeared in his eyes.

When everyone heard this, they hurriedly approached to check it out.

A scholar-like man pushed glasses that did not exist on his nose and exclaimed: "Oh, that's true!"

Ouyang Lian stretched out his hand, pointed his slender fingers straight at the middle-aged man, raised his voice and said, "That's right. This guy is a cow dealer. He often has oil on his hands when he comes into contact with cows, so he also has money, which proves that this wallet is indeed his."

When everyone heard this, they were stunned at first, and then began to whisper.

"Oh, so that's how it is." Many people showed a sudden enlightenment on their faces.

When the middle-aged man heard this, his originally frown brows stretched out instantly, and his eyes were filled with excitement.

He nodded repeatedly and said loudly: "Yes, yes, yes, I am a cow dealer. I have to oil the cow every day. Check it out. There will definitely be oil on the wallet."

Someone in the crowd questioned: "Can this really prove it? Will there be a coincidence?"

Ouyang Lian was calm and turned to face the questioning person, and explained with a smile: "Please look, the oil on this wallet is not ordinary oil stains, it has a unique smell on the body of a cow. Moreover, the texture of this oil is relatively thick, unlike ordinary cooking oils. It is the oil commonly used by cattle dealers to protect the cattle body leather goods." He spoke clearly and his tone was firm.

At this time, an old man touched his beard and nodded slightly: "Well, this young master has a reasonable and well-founded statement. It seems that this wallet is indeed owned by this cattle dealer."

Everyone nodded and said yes.

Next, Ouyang Lian looked cold and his eyes stabbed at the young man like a sword, and his voice was cold: "What else do you have to say?"

The young man's face turned red, beads of sweat as big as beans rolled down his forehead, his eyes dodged, and he dared not look at Ouyang Lian.

His feet unconsciously moved back, as if there was fire burning on the ground.

The fingers and fingers of the people around him were pierced like needles, and he felt like he was being roasted on fire.

His heart was filled with regret and shame at this moment, and his head was buzzing.

I originally thought I could succeed easily, but I didn't expect that Ouyang Lian would see through it.

The people around began to talk.

"Looking at his handsome face, I didn't expect it to be a thief."

"That's right, I don't learn well at a young age."

When the young man heard these words, his head lowered and he wanted to disappear immediately before everyone's eyes. His hands were clenched tightly into fists, and his body was trembling slightly.

Ouyang Lian looked at him and continued, "It's great to know that mistakes can correct them. It's not too late to explain things clearly now." Ouyang Lian's eyes were filled with a hint of persuasion.

The young man finally couldn't bear the pressure, and knelt down with a "thump" and said, "I... I was wrong. I was confused for a moment and stole the wallet."

Everyone was in an uproar and even more accusations were heard.

Xi Yu's eyes were full of admiration, and he secretly praised Ouyang Lian's intelligence and courage in his heart.

He is willing to make friends with each other.

The middle-aged man held the lost purse tightly, with tears of gratitude in his eyes, and walked quickly to Ouyang Lian, held Ouyang Lian's hand tightly with both hands, and kept shaking and saying, "My benefactor, if it weren't for you today, my wallet wouldn't be able to be found. This is the livelihood of my whole family."

The middle-aged man turned to look at the young man, his face suddenly became gloomy, his eyes were as bright as a copper bell, and he gritted his teeth and said viciously: "You kid, you don't learn well at a young age, and you actually do this stealing thing."

At this time, the young man was beaten by frost, with his head hanging down and his feet rubbing on the ground uneasy.

His voice was trembling and crying, and he begged, "Uncle, I was wrong. You must forgive me. I will never dare to do such a thing again."

The middle-aged man snorted angrily and shouted loudly: "Get out!"

The young man was as if he had received a general amnesty, lowered his head, and disappeared in disgrace among the crowd.

When everyone saw this scene, they applauded and cheered.

Ouyang Lian bowed to everyone modestly, with a gentle smile on his face, but his heart was very calm. He just did what he thought was right.

Xi Yu looked at Ouyang Lian from the side and became more and more determined to make friends.

The middle-aged man held a stack of currency in both hands and respectfully handed it to Ouyang Lian, with his face full of gratitude and sincerity.

"Young Master, this is my little intention. If it weren't for you, my loss would have been great. You must accept it." The middle-aged man bent his waist slightly.

Ouyang Lian waved his hand gently, his expression calm, his eyes calm but firm.

He raised his head slightly and said, "I didn't do this for people to thank you. You can take it back."

The people around him all cast a look of praise and exclaimed softly. A scholar-like man shook his fan and nodded and said, "This young man is so noble and honest, he is really a gentleman."

The middle-aged man was a little anxious and took another step forward, and the currency was delivered to Ouyang Lian again.

"Young Master, just accept it. This is just my little intention. If it weren't for your help, my life would be difficult."

Ouyang Lian frowned slightly and said, "I appreciate your kindness, but I did this just to seek justice, not for your money. If I received this money, wouldn't it go against my original intention?"

His eyes were clear and bright, and he looked directly at the middle-aged man.

Seeing this, the middle-aged man had to slowly withdraw the currency, his eyes full of admiration.

"Young Master, you are such a good person. If you need my help in the future, just speak up."

Ouyang Lian nodded with a smile.

"Thank you, if you have the chance to see you again in the future."

Ouyang Lian sat down.

Xi Yu smiled, leaned forward slightly, and his eyes were flashing with excitement and expectation.

"Brother, I really admire your actions today. I really want to make friends with you, but I wonder what Brother Ouyang wants?"

Ouyang Lian picked up the teacup on the table, took a sip, raised the corners of his mouth slightly, looked at Xi Yu, and nodded: "It's totally OK." His voice was calm and gentle, like a ray of spring breeze.

Xi Yu's face was even more smiling. He reached out to call the waiter and ordered a pot of good tea and a few plates of snacks.

The two of them talked about tea and snacks while tasting the world. From strange things in the world to poetry and songs, the more they talked, the more they became more and more speculative, as if they were old friends for many years.

Xi Yu stared at Ouyang Lian with bright eyes, and seemed to randomly ask: "What do you call me brother?"

Ouyang Lian's heart tightened, and countless thoughts flashed through his mind instantly, and finally replied: "Chen Lian."

Xi Yu also made up a name: "Sun Zhe."

After the meal, Ouyang Lian's face was filled with anticipation and his eyes were full of desire. He said to Xi Yu: "Sun Zhe, the scenery around him is pleasant, please accompany me for a walk."

"Then let's go."

While walking side by side with Xi Yu, Ouyang Lian turned sideways slightly, with curiosity and exploration in his eyes, and asked with a smile: "Brother Sun Zhe, where are you from? What's the matter when you come here?"

Xi Yu looked calm, looked into the distance, a relaxed smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and replied: "I came from the distance, just to have a trip and appreciate the customs and customs."

The two of them chatted casually. After walking around for a while, Ouyang Lian raised his hand and scratched his head, with a hint of tiredness in his eyes, and said, "I have a great time talking to Brother Sun Zhe today, but I am a little tired and want to go back and rest first and get together another day."

Xi Yu nodded slightly, with a gentle smile on his face, and said, "Then let me leave now, brother, take care of yourself."

After a while, Xi Yu stood there, looking at the direction of Ouyang Lian leaving, and the feeling of loss in his heart became stronger and stronger. Why did he forget to ask him where he lives and how to contact him? Even if he just knows where he often goes.

His eyes were a little hollow, and a short time of being with Ouyang Lian was constantly emerging in his mind.

The meals I used together were simple, but also interesting; there were a few simple conversations and the occasional gaze that the other party had when walking side by side.

Xi Yu sighed softly, a bitter smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, shook his head and said to himself, "It's just a chance meeting, why should I be so persistent? The passers-by in this world may not have been asking for too much."

A breeze blew, lifting the hair on his forehead.

Xi Yu traveled through the streets and alleys, asking about Ouyang Lian’s official career when he met everyone.

In the lively market, Xi Yu grabbed an old man selling vegetables and asked politely: "Old man, do you know Lord Ouyang Lian?"

The old man put down the vegetables he was fiddling with, a ray of light came out of his turbid eyes, and he raised his thumbs up and said, "Mr. Ouyang, that's a good official! He often helped us poor people, and helped repair the bridge in the village a while ago."

Xi Yu walked into a teahouse again and asked someone who looked like a scholar.

The scholar put down the folding fan in his hand and talked happily: "Brother, I don't know anything. Lord Ouyang is diligent in government affairs, handles cases fairly and selflessly, and is deeply loved by the people."

Listening to everyone's praise, Xi Yu's favor for Ouyang Lian increased a little.

Such a reputation is gratifying.

Xi Yu had the intention of going to the palace to find out.

Suddenly, the noise in front of a shop ahead attracted his attention.

He approached the crowd and saw a woman in a plain cloth dress with her hands on her hips, her face was red, her eyes were filled with anger, and she accused loudly: "You black-hearted shop owner, you are so dishonest in business. The food you give me is short and small. You must give me an explanation today!"

The woman's voice trembled slightly because of anger, her eyes were firm and a little aggrieved, thinking in her heart that the hungry children at home were the copper coins she had accumulated with such injustice.

The shop owner was a fat man with a fat face. At this moment, he was holding his chest with his hands, staring at the woman with his eyes squinted, with a disdainful sneer on the corner of his mouth, "Hmph, you shrew, do you want me? If you want, take away the things and make trouble here, and believe it or not, I will beat you to death!"

He was sure that this woman was just an ordinary citizen without power and power, and that she could not make any waves.

When the woman heard this, she was so angry that she trembled. She gritted her teeth, took a small step forward, and raised her voice and said, "If you do this, if you don't make up for me, I will sue the official! I will definitely let the government punish you!"

Her eyes revealed determination. Although she was also a little scared, she could not retreat for the sake of her family.

When the shop owner heard this, he was not afraid, but laughed even more arrogantly, raised his chest and said arrogantly: "Go and sue! Don't ask who I am. There are also my acquaintances in this government. You will also ask for trouble if you go!"
To be continued...