“Of course, my family lives by the sea. I can’t say I’m good at anything else, but I’m a master at cooking fish. I know a hundred ways to make fish.”
The little beggar said smugly.
“You little beggar, you sure know how to brag. If you’re really that good, how come you’re a beggar? You could easily get a job as a head chef at a restaurant.”
Uncle Ge clearly didn’t believe him.
“Humph, those small restaurants wouldn’t be able to afford me.”
The little beggar, however, looked proud, clearly believing his own words.
Lu Yu smiled, took out a new bowl, filled it with fish soup, and handed it to the little beggar.
“Little brother, it’s cold out here. Have some fish soup to warm yourself up.”
“You’re treating me?”
The little beggar was surprised.
He had been thinking about how to ask for some fish soup, but before he could say anything, the other party had offered it to him.
“Yes.”
“Then I won’t be polite!”
The little beggar was indeed hungry, and without hesitation, took the bowl and drank it in large gulps.
The bowl wasn’t big, and he finished it in two sips.
“Do you want more?”
“Yes! And some more fish meat too. This soup is really good. Compared to mine, it’s just a little bit worse.”
The little beggar handed the bowl back, saying.
Lu Yu chuckled but said nothing. He took the bowl and ladled more soup and fish meat for him.
Uncle Ge, however, was unhappy, saying, “You little beggar have no manners! Little Yu treats you to fish soup, and you still brag.
I’ve never had fish soup better than this.”
“Hehe, old man, that’s because you haven’t tasted the fish soup I make. That’s the best in the world.”
“You little beggar, you just love to brag.”
Uncle Ge shook his head, not bothering to argue with the little beggar.
“Be careful, it’s hot.”
Lu Yu ladled the fish soup and handed it to the little beggar.
“Thank you.”
The little beggar expressed his thanks, then took the bowl and sat down to eat.
He seemed to be enjoying himself.
“Little Yu, those Black Wind Twins might have been chased away by you, but they’ll definitely come back to cause trouble. We should go see Constable Xing later and tell him what happened today.
It seems like the Black Wind Twins weren’t trying to be evil, it seems like there was some misunderstanding.
If we can resolve this issue, everyone’s lives will be peaceful.”
Uncle Ge said.
Lu Yu nodded, saying, “Uncle Ge, you don’t have to go. It’s getting dark, you should go home and rest. I’ll go alone.
At this time, Constable Xing should be having dinner at Tongfu Inn. I’ll go to the inn and look for him.”
“Alright. Be careful.”
“Don’t worry, I will.”
The little beggar, hearing their conversation, curiously approached.
“Are you talking about the infamous Black Wind Twins?”
“Yes. Today they thought we were river bandits, and they wanted to fight us. Luckily, Little Yu received guidance from a master and learned some martial arts, so we were spared.”
Speaking of this, Uncle Ge was somewhat excited.
“Oh? There’s such a thing?”
The little beggar was very interested, seemingly intrigued by the Black Wind Twins.
The fish soup was soon finished by the three of them. Lu Yu stood up, said goodbye to Uncle Ge, and prepared to leave.
“Wait for me!”
Seeing this, the little beggar quickly followed.
“What’s wrong?”
“I want to go with you to see what’s going on.”
“Alright.”
Lu Yu didn’t refuse. It was just one more person to bring along.
On the way, the little beggar curiously asked, “My last name is Huang. Just call me Brother Huang. What about you? What’s your name?”
“Lu Yu. Lu of ‘鴻漸于陸’ (Hong Jian Yu Lu - a bird soaring over the land), Yu of ‘漁舟唱晚’ (Yu Zhou Chang Wan - a fishing boat singing in the evening twilight). I’m a fisherman.”
“So you’re Brother Lu, but your introduction doesn’t sound like a fisherman at all.”
The little beggar commented.
“Same to you, Sister Huang doesn’t sound like a little beggar.”
Hearing this, the little beggar’s face flushed red. He quickly defended, “Sister Huang? It’s Brother Huang!”
“Alright, Brother Huang.”
Lu Yu laughed and said.
“You… Humph! How did you figure out I’m a girl? And why don’t I look like a little beggar?”
Seeing that his identity had been discovered by Lu Yu, the little beggar was a little angry and couldn’t help but ask.
He believed he had disguised himself well, and no one had figured it out along the way. How come this person recognized him so easily?
Damn it.
What went wrong?
“A beggar wouldn’t have such delicate skin. Let me guess, did you have a fight with your family and run away from home?”
Lu Yu had already guessed that this little beggar was most likely Huang Rong.
A female disguised as a male beggar, with the surname Huang, living by the sea, and knowing how to cook. If this wasn’t Huang Rong, it would be too much of a coincidence.
“You… How did you know? Did my father send you to find me?”
Huang Rong said cautiously.
“I’ve lived in Peach Blossom Town all my life. Your father probably doesn’t know me.”
Lu Yu explained with a smile.
“That’s true, my father hasn’t left the house in years.”
Huang Rong had something else she didn’t say, which was that someone like Lu Yu, a simple fisherman, would probably be someone Huang Yaoshi, who was arrogant and proud, wouldn’t want to know.
“Then you’re quite smart. I’ve been traveling for months, and no one has figured out I’m a girl. You’re the first.”
“I’m alright.”
“Those Black Wind Twins you were talking about earlier, are they strong?”
Huang Rong didn’t dwell on that matter and immediately asked about the Black Wind Twins out of curiosity.
Because she remembered her father saying that there were two traitors on Peach Blossom Island, known as the Black Wind Twins.
These names were so similar, she guessed that there might be a connection.
After all, the Black Wind Twins disappeared from the world for years. If they had successors, it was about time for them to emerge.
“They’re called the Black Wind Twins, but both of them are women. One of them is like you, disguised as a man. She’s not very strong, I could barely handle her.
But the other woman seems much stronger. I’m probably not her match.”
“I see…”
Huang Rong looked thoughtful, then continued to ask, “What kind of martial arts do they use?”
“The one who fought me used palm techniques. I don’t know exactly what kind of palm techniques. The other one didn’t make a move, but she was holding a sword. Maybe she uses sword techniques.”
“Palm techniques and sword techniques? Then it seems like they’re not…”
“Who?”
“Nothing. Hehe, didn’t expect you to know martial arts. Who did you learn from?”
Huang Rong changed the topic again.
“Secret.”
“Ah? Don’t be so stingy, tell me.”
“Then tell me your name first.”
“Alright, my name is Huang Rong.”
“One afternoon, I was fishing. Suddenly, a mysterious person passed by. Seeing my talent, he taught me some martial arts.”
“That sounds like a made-up story.”
Huang Rong frowned and said.
“It’s the truth. After all, reality is often more magical than a story, isn’t it?”
Lu Yu laughed.
“There’s some truth to that, but I still feel like you’re lying to me.”
Huang Rong’s eyes sparkled, revealing a fox-like smile.
“Here I come!”