Shopkeeper Chen stood on the deck, looking anxiously towards the dock. In addition to porters unloading goods, there were also all kinds of people on the dock.

"Yongzhong, what time is it now?"

Yongzhong looked at the sundial: "Go back to the shopkeeper, it's almost midnight, what should I do? The dock steward will probably come to urge me again later."

"Wait a little longer~"

Shopkeeper Chen couldn't hold it in any longer and walked from the gangplank to the pier.

The view from the ship was not good. Now that Shopkeeper Chen was standing on the dock, he suddenly felt that his field of vision was broadened and he could see into the distance.

Just looking from a distance, shopkeeper Chen still didn't notice Mrs. Shen. A person he didn't want to see appeared in his sight, and that was Manager Fan from the dock.

Manager Fan saw Shopkeeper Chen with a fat face, his eyes widened and he waved to himself as he walked. Shopkeeper Chen knew something was wrong. If he guessed correctly, he must have come to let him go. .

In order to avoid meeting him, shopkeeper Chen pretended not to see him, turned around and walked back to the boat.

Unexpectedly, when Manager Fan saw him turning around, he quickened his pace and shouted loudly: "Hey~ Shopkeeper Chen, didn't I tell you to leave early? Why are you still here?"

Shopkeeper Chen returned to the deck and took down the gangplank. Manager Fan also came to the shore, pointed at shopkeeper Chen and shouted loudly: "Shopkeeper Chen, why are you still here? Didn't I tell you to leave early!

You have been parked for three hours. There are too many boats, and there are boats behind that can't get in. You should leave quickly, and don't delay the boats behind. "

When Shopkeeper Chen saw this posture, he couldn't hide. He could only turn around and said with a smile: "Who do I think it is? It turns out to be Manager Fan. Come on, come and sit down."

With that said, shopkeeper Chen handed the springboard to the shore.

Manager Fan was not in a hurry to leave. He watched Shopkeeper Chen hand the springboard ashore and walked over.

Shopkeeper Chen made an invitation gesture: "Manager Fan, please have a seat." Then he turned around and shouted to the worker Yongzhong: "Yongzhong, serve tea."

Manager Fan was not polite, he sat down, frowned, shook his head and said: "Shopkeeper Chen, you also know that the Heyang Wharf is such a big place.

There are many boats, and everyone is a regular customer here. It's not your first time here, and you know the rules here. So, I won't charge you any overtime fees, so hurry up and leave. "

"The shopkeeper is here!" Yongzhong responded from behind, turned around and entered the cabin.

Shopkeeper Chen cupped his hands and said with a smile on his face: "It's usually okay, but it's really not okay today. Manager Fan, please be accommodating."

"No, there is no need to discuss this matter!" Manager Fan shook his head without saying anything.

Yongzhong brought two cups of tea to the table: "Manager Fan, please have a sip of tea first."

Manager Fan's mouth felt dry as he spoke, so he picked up the tea, took a few sips, and put down the cup.

Suddenly I saw the two bottles of chili sauce on the table, and my eyes suddenly lit up: "Hey, shopkeeper Chen, what are these?"

Shopkeeper Chen complained secretly, blaming himself for forgetting to take the chili sauce back to the cabin.

Shopkeeper Fan is also a petty gainer. Looking at his attitude, he probably won't be able to save these two bottles of chili sauce.

Suddenly, shopkeeper Chen rolled his eyes and raised the corner of his mouth: "Well, you won't be able to protect yourself from eating chili sauce anyway, so why not be a favor and see if you can delay it a little longer so that you can wait for Mrs. Shen."

"Oh, you are talking about this. This is specially prepared for you. This is called chili sauce. This is a good thing to go with rice. It is not sold in the market yet. You can try it." With that, shopkeeper Chen brought it took a spoon.

"Oh~"

Manager Fan raised his eyebrows: "There are also such good things."

He didn't quite believe it. How could these humble pickles be so delicious? He doesn't care.

Looking at Manager Fan's expression, shopkeeper Chen knew that he didn't believe it. He opened the lid, spooned some chili sauce, and handed it over: "Manager Fan, please try it! I only have these two cans, so please don't tell me. Otherwise, if others ask about it, I really don’t have it anymore.”

As soon as the jar was opened, the smell of garlic wafted over. Manager Fan sniffed and looked at the red chili sauce, which made the glutton arouse.

He took the spoon and put it in his mouth. Immediately, an unparalleled spicy taste spread on the tip of his tongue.

"Hiss~"

I didn't expect it to be spicy. The feeling was so sour and refreshing. Although it was spicy, it made me want to take another bite.

"Manager Fan, how are you? I didn't lie to you, did I?" Shopkeeper Chen laughed.

"Well, it's really good~" Manager Fan nodded. This food leaves a fragrance on your lips and teeth after you eat it. You will become addicted after eating it, and you will want to eat it again.

Suddenly, Manager Fan remembered that his wife said that the second concubine of the governor's family seemed to be pregnant recently. She had a bad appetite and felt like vomiting after eating. The governor was so anxious that he was spinning around in circles.

If he could deliver these two cans of food, and if the second aunt was too happy with her meal, then she would be exposed in front of the governor, and she would not be promoted.

Thinking of this, Manager Fan suddenly laughed.

Shopkeeper Chen saw Manager Fan's thoughtful smile and knew what he was thinking.

He frowned and said, "Well, Manager Fan, to tell you the truth, I have to wait here for a relative of mine, and he will make this chili sauce.

A relative of mine has a younger brother who is studying in the capital. He wants me to help his younger brother carry some things there. He hasn't come yet. I mainly stayed here for so long just to wait for him.

Manager Fan, please be accommodating and let me wait for him here, otherwise I will be embarrassed to ask him to get the chili sauce in the future. "

He was not keen on letting Manager Fan know about his business, otherwise he would have more than just this in mind. If he were to interfere, his own affairs would be ruined.

After listening to Shopkeeper Chen's words, Manager Fan understood that Shopkeeper Chen's intention was very clear, he just wanted to stay here longer, but he had no choice but to ask for his chili sauce.

If the second aunt is happy with the food, she will definitely have to order more. If it arouses the second aunt's chili sauce addiction and offends shopkeeper Chen, then the chili sauce will definitely be wasted.

By then, the person he would offend would be the Governor of the Grand Canal, and he would forget about this job. It would be like shooting himself in the foot.

Manager Fan seemed to have made up his mind and gritted his teeth: "Let's do this! I'll let the others go first, and you will stay here all night. If your relatives haven't come by tomorrow, then I really can't do anything. It can only be offended.”

Shopkeeper Chen was overjoyed, clasped his hands and said with a smile: "In that case, thank you very much, Manager Fan. Don't worry, if he hasn't come tomorrow, I don't need you to rush me, I'll go alone."

After saying that, shopkeeper Chen took another two taels of silver out of his pocket and stuffed it into Manager Fan's hand: "Manager Fan, thank you for your trouble."

Unexpectedly, shopkeeper Chen was quite capable of doing things. With a smile on his face, Manager Fan accepted the money half-heartedly and walked away happily holding two cans of chili sauce.

Shopkeeper Chen's face turned cold as he watched Manager Fan walk ashore. Even if the strong dragon does not overwhelm the local snake, he still has to give him some sweeteners when working on other people's territory.

If I can cooperate with Mrs. Shen in the future, I will definitely stay here longer.

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