Cute Beast Food Garden

Following Boss Lan into the private room on the second floor, Qi Yan saw Master Su who was waiting here one step earlier.The inspector didn't change his official uniform today, but wore a low-key plain suit, his long hair was tied behind his head and combed meticulously, and he sat upright behind the small table.In front of him was a bowl of hot fish meal, which was his favorite dish.

Hearing the sound of the door being pushed, Master Su raised his eyes, put down his chopsticks, and greeted them gently: "Boss Lan, Qi Yan, come in and sit down."

"Master Su, long time no see." Boss Lan bowed his hands and exchanged polite greetings with Governor Su.

Qi Yan held the high-quality hot tea that had just been brewed in his hand. While carefully pouring the tea for the two of them, he secretly looked at the inspector, but was surprised to find that his appearance had changed so much that he was almost unrecognizable. : Master Su's face is pale, his eye sockets are sunken, his face is thin and haggard.He was obviously only in his early twenties, but there were a few white hairs mixed in with his bundled blue hair. He was not as vigorous as he had seen a few months ago, and he actually looked a little pale and tired.

I haven't seen you for more than half a month, how could Mr. Su become like this?

Qi Yan didn't say anything on the face, but he was beating a small drum in his heart: he still had a fresh memory of the time when he brought down Master Qin. Although the inspector worked hard and tired, he was full of vigor and energy, and he was relentless in attacking corrupt officials. It is worth the spring breeze.

Unexpectedly, when we meet again today, this young inspector with a promising future is already in such a tired and vicissitudes appearance, which is worrying.

Boss Lan also noticed the change in Master Su's mood.He handed the poured teacup to the inspector, and asked with concern: "My lord, you don't look very good. Is it because of the monster invasion? It's very chaotic outside now, and the yamen's head catcher is dispatched early in the morning." It seems that they are searching for the whereabouts of monsters from house to house."

"Well, yes." Inspector Su responded hoarsely. He picked up his teacup and took a sip of tea sullenly. "People in several villages near the border frequently reported that in the past few days, monsters of unknown origin have continued to break into their villages, wantonly destroying houses, trampling farmland, and harming livestock. There are also fierce beasts flowing into the surrounding towns, Reports of assault and wounding."

"Master Su looks very hard." Boss Lan said softly, looking at the supervisor's expression, "The devil is really coming, isn't it?"

Inspector Su didn't answer immediately.He just lowered his head and avoided Boss Lan's gaze.I took a sip of tea.

After a long time, he said, "I'm leaving Hongye County soon."

"leave here?"

Not only Boss Lan, but even Qi Yan was stunned.The young man had noticed that the governor no longer referred to himself as "the governor", he couldn't hold back the doubt in his heart, and blurted out: "Master Su, now that fierce beasts are about to run all over the streets, and there are constant turmoil in the town and village, it should be a war between the two countries." The bones of the past... Why did you choose to leave Hongye County at this time? You left, what will the people here do?"

Master Su smiled wryly: "There is an order from the imperial court to transfer me back to the imperial capital immediately. I will leave the day after tomorrow."

Seeing the young man's surprised and disappointed gaze, he continued: "As for Hongye County... Ever since Qin Sishou was arrested on charges of corruption, murder, and bending the law for personal gain, there has been no new county order in the county. Take over. I have been recalled to the imperial capital this time, and the new county magistrate sent by the imperial court should be here soon."

Qi Yan listened blankly.Then, he realized that since Master Su's transfer was ordered by the court, it was an established fact that he left Hongye County.I took time out of my busy schedule to come to the restaurant today, I'm afraid I didn't come to drink tea for fun, but to see Boss Lan for the last time before departure...

Not wanting to disturb the final farewell between the two, Qi Yan got up and asked to leave: "Master Su, you and Boss Lan have a chat first, I'm sorry."

After leaving the private room, Qi Yan entered the empty room next door to observe the situation as previously agreed.He poured a cup of tea and sipped it slowly. Through the wall, he could vaguely hear Boss Lan and Master Su's soft-spoken voices, but he had no intention of eavesdropping on the specific content of the two conversations, but digested what he had just said. received message.

Master Su will be transferred from Hongye County.

For Mr. Su, his transfer back to the court from a remote place may be good news for his promotion; but for Hongye County, the situation seems to be even more pessimistic.

Changing coaches just before the battle is a big taboo for military strategists.Although Mr. Su is only the supervisor of the Ministry of Criminal Justice, after the overthrow of Lord Qin, he has been acting as a substitute and in charge of various major affairs of Hongye County, and managed the county in an orderly manner.Qi Yan once thought that he would eventually be appointed as the new county magistrate, but he never thought that on the eve of the war between the two countries, Mr. Su was directly transferred from Hongye County, and the character of the new county magistrate was unknown.

Vaguely, there is a bad premonition.

Hearing the vague voices next door, Qi Yan suddenly thought that Mr. Su was in love with Boss Lan, but he was always out of love and out of courtesy, and never did anything offensive or out of line.He just treated him silently, cared for him, defended him, and even went back and forth between the imperial capital and the county in order to wash away his innocent grievances.

Boss Lan has always respected and admired him, but he never showed more emotion.Even today, Governor Su made a special trip to say goodbye to him, Boss Lan was always polite, without any disturbance in his eyes.

Qi Yan knew that Boss Lan actually admired Governor Su's behavior.He hated the decadent and chaotic government of Zhu State, and Mr. Su was probably the only official he liked.After all, having seen a lot of the corruption and dark side in the officialdom of the Zhu State Yamen, it is really rare for an official like Mr. Su to be honest and caring for the people. Boss Lan looked at Mr. Su differently from other people, with a little expectation in his respect.

Before the arrival of Governor Su, too many corrupt officials were raised in the government office of Hongye County. Headed by the county magistrate Lord Qin, the whole Hongye County was in a mess, and the people were in dire straits.After the governor took office, he immediately struck out, sternly and selflessly cleaned up the ruffians, sought justice for the people, and even brought down the corrupt official Lord Qin, doing a lot of good things for the county.

The young talent Mr. Su and the gentle and beautiful Boss Lan are really a good match, and Qi Yan secretly wants to match them up.He once thought that Boss Lan's bland and distant relationship might just be due to his unfamiliarity with the inspector, and it would be good if the two got to know each other gradually.But now, he also gradually understands that the so-called acquaintance is just a beautiful expectation - he is the anonymous Hei Yu, and he is the official of the court of the Zhu Kingdom, the two of them are destined not to be together.

Perhaps it was knowing the ending from the beginning, so I deliberately didn't touch it.

Therefore, even though he knew Governor Su's feelings for him a long time ago, Boss Lan never gave him any response beyond the usual friendship.Occasionally, the inspector would take the initiative to come to the restaurant to drink tea with the owner of Yolan, and the two chatted and laughed, but that was all.There is no deep affection and sweetness, and it is always as plain as water.

About a quarter of an hour later, there was the sound of tables and chairs moving slightly next door, followed by the sound of the door opening.Qi Yan looked out through the crack of the door, and saw Governor Su came out of the room. He had already put on his overcoat, put on his hat, straightened his appearance, and walked outside.Boss Lan followed behind him without saying a word, and sent him downstairs slowly.

Qi Yan walked out of the room, stood by the stairs and looked down.He saw that, just before going out, Boss Lan called Master Su to stop, and then went to the backyard.After a while, he came back again, holding a heavy food box in his hand.

"In the box are small snacks just made by the restaurant, including hazelnuts, almonds, walnuts, hawthorns, roasted peanuts, and some pastries." Boss Lan handed the food box to the inspector and said softly.

"I wish you a smooth journey, my lord."

Master Su took the food box with both hands and put it away.He took a deep look at Boss Lan, opened his mouth, but hesitated to speak, not knowing what to say.

"Um...thank you."

Outside the window, it began to rain again.Although it was early, there were still dark clouds outside the house, and there was not a single bit of sunlight on the street, and there were not many pedestrians.

Boss Lan sent the inspector all the way out.When he arrived at the door, the faithful Flametail dog walked over in small steps, squatted at the master's feet, and gently wagged its flaming tail.The inspector froze, turned around, and looked into his eyes quietly.

The inspector opened his mouth and paused.

"gone."

Boss Lan nodded, "My lord, go slowly."

After hesitating for a while, Governor Su finally stepped over the threshold of the restaurant.He took one last look at Boss Lan, raised his arm, and patted him on the shoulder lightly.

"Okay, you go back." He said softly, "It's really gone."

"Hmm..." Boss Lan and his eyes met each other, "My lord, goodbye."

Governor Su patted the Flametail dog on the head.The big dog immediately stood up, looked at Boss Lan, gave a mournful whine, then raised its neck to look at its owner's face.

The tall and straight figure of Inspector Su gradually disappeared in the gray rain, and there was only a dazzling orange red by his side.Boss Lan leaned half against the wooden door frame of the restaurant, watching him and his dog walk away.

Qi Yan walked down the stairs, and saw that Boss Lan was in a daze in the direction where the lord was leaving, but he didn't show much expression.However, when he turned around and came back to the room, Boss Lan suddenly stumbled, his body fell limp, and his knee hit the ground heavily, causing him to gasp in pain.

Qi Yan, who was guarding the back, had quick eyes and hands, and stepped forward to support him: "Boss Lan! Are you okay?"

Boss Lan gasped, closed his eyes and shook his head.His body was limp, it seemed that it took a lot of effort to stand up again, and he walked back slowly holding Qi Yan's hand.The two walked through the small rainy courtyard in silence, their cloth shoes creaking as they stepped on the wet bluestone slabs in the courtyard.

"He told me that he wanted me to go back to the imperial capital with him."

he said suddenly.

Qi Yan was taken aback.Looking at it in a blink of an eye, he found that Boss Lan's eyes were slightly red, and he was looking up at the sky with empty eyes, which seemed more like talking to himself.

"But I can't."

Looking at the gloomy sky with a pale face, he murmured.

Qi Yan suddenly felt distressed.In fact, Boss Lan is as plain as water on the surface, but there must be a moment when he was moved inside, right?

However, the current situation is also destined by heaven.It can only be said that good luck tricks people...

The rain hit the face little by little, and slid down the cheeks.Qi Yan secretly sighed, somehow thinking of Dong Mo again.Thinking of the man staying by his side well and soundly, Qi Yan suddenly felt a bit of cold relief.

Two days later, Master Su quietly left Luoxia Town.He walked in a hurry and kept a low profile. In the heavy gray rain, a person, a dog, and a car walked alone on the passage leading to the outside of the city, and he didn't even have time to talk to the people in the town who were grateful to him We say goodbye.When Qi Yan was on the street, he passed Mr. Su's private mansion on the way, only to see that the gate of the courtyard was closed, and it was quiet inside, the building was already empty.

In contrast to Su Ruiqing's silent departure, that afternoon, the new magistrate of Hongye County led a large number of subordinate officials, servants, and family members to Luoxia Town with great fanfare.

In the midst of the depression in the small town, the arrival of the new official was extraordinarily grand.The official palace is decorated with lanterns and festoons, and the sky is full of gongs and drums.Under the "warm welcome" of the people lined up neatly on the street, the new county magistrate led more than a hundred entourages, entered Hongye County in a mighty way, and stepped into the gate of the government.