Incense money from flower and bird shop

The old city ushered in the Saturday morning amidst the singing of birds, and the uncles who walked the birds and the aunts who bought flowers would never miss the weekly flower and bird market.

Mingyan's shop also opened early, and the potted plants were moved to the front of the door for people to choose.Even though his shop is hidden in an alley, there will be a steady stream of people coming and going on this day.However, most of the people who come to his flower and bird shop are not buying flowers or grass.

"Young man, you are right, my daughter-in-law gave birth to a fat boy with her second child!" The smiling old aunt wanted to pay back her wish as she spoke.

Ming Yan hurriedly stopped: "Auntie, we agreed not to charge more, as long as you pay for a stick of incense."

"It's not easy to handle?" The old lady took out the change and put it on the counter, said a few more words of thanks, and then left with a smile.

It has been spread all over the old town. The owner of a flower and bird shop is a handsome guy. Regardless of his young age, his ability to read and tell fortunes is better than the blind monks under the bridge.And it has never been allowed to charge money, and if it is approved, you don't need to spend a lot of money, just pay for a stick of incense in the store.

When people were not paying attention, a flying bird with red feathers fluttered its wings and took away a stick of incense.In the back hall, it only flapped its wings, and the stick of incense just inserted into the incense burner was ignited, emitting reddish sparks.

Xiao Congshuo came to the old town according to the address in his memory, went around after a while, and finally found Ming Yan's flower and bird shop.

This store is hidden in an alley, and the green creepers cover one wall, which is very quiet and simple.Xiao Congshuo stood in front of the door and looked around for a long time, watching the uncles and aunts surround Ming Yan, one for fortune-telling and the other for fortune-telling.

Ming Yan caught a glimpse of the visitor from the corner of his eyes, and waved to him with a smile, as if the spring breeze of green willows was blowing across his face.

Xiao Congshuo walked into the noodle shop, and before he could explain why he came, he was grabbed by Ming Yan and introduced to the elders and ladies: "This is my new shop assistant."

"Now the fortune-telling industry has to pick good-looking people to do it!"

I don't know which aunt made a joke, which caused everyone to laugh.In conscience, Xiao Congshuo is indeed handsome, but compared with Ming Yan, he is not so interesting.

After a busy morning, Ming Yan finally saw off the uncle and aunt, and Ming Yan had time to greet Xiao Congshuo for a cup of tea.

Xiao Congshuo found a wicker chair and sat down, jokingly said, "I didn't expect you to be a magic stick."

"Small business is not easy to do, making money to subsidize the family." Ming Yan's words were half-truthful, like a joke, but not entirely a joke.

The back hall of the shop is lit with incense, and the faint sandalwood lingers in the breath, bringing endless peace.Xiao Congshuo saw the brass censer in the shape of a phoenix bird at a glance. It seemed to be an old object for some years, and it was simple and elegant.Especially the bright red on the eye, which seems to be inlaid with red agate, shining with little light in the dark back hall.

Xiao Congshuo somehow felt that the brass phoenix seemed to be coming back to life.

"This is—" He leaned over curiously, and just as he stretched out his hand, he was pecked hard by a bird that flew over suddenly.

A bird with red feathers flapped its wings and stopped in front of the incense burner, not allowing Xiao Congshuo to approach.

Ming Yan came down from upstairs holding the tea set, saw Zhu Lizheng and Xiao Congshuo confronting each other, walked over helplessly, waved it away: "The little thing has a bad temper, don't provoke it."

Of course Xiao Congshuo would not argue with a bird, looked at the red mark on his finger, smiled and said, "Your pet is quite intelligent."

"This little thing is called Zhu Li, and he never let strangers touch the incense burner since he was a child." Ming Yan stretched out his hand, and saw the dexterous bird immediately perched on his long-sleeved fingers, cooing.

While stroking Zhu Li, Ming Yan asked Xiao Congshuo, "Have you considered it?"

Xiao Congshuo finally surrendered, and said with a helpless smile, "For the sake of free rent."

Ming Yan complained that Xiao Congshuo was really poor.

That afternoon, Ming Yan helped Xiao Congshuo move.The second floor of the store has already been tidied up, and Xiao Congsuo can be regarded as moving in with his bags.

Contrary to the quaintness and antiquatedness of the Flower and Bird Store, the decoration on the second floor is simple and warm, with all kinds of home appliances and entertainment, comfortable and warm.

"It's time to eat!" Ming Yan shouted in the restaurant.

Xiao Congshuo put the photo frame on the bedside table, walked out with a smile, and saw Ming Yan wearing an apron serving the dishes.Ming Yan opened a beer and handed it to Xiao Congshuo: "For the new partner, we must celebrate."

Before the words were finished, Zhu Li flew over with flapping wings, circling around the two of them.Ming Yan smiled and pointed at Xiaoniao and said, "It seems that Zhu Li welcomes new residents very much."

"You really can go up to the living room and down to the kitchen." Xiao Congshuo never expected that such a big man like Ming Yan could cook a table of delicious dishes by himself.

Shredded tomatoes, shredded green peppers and potatoes, sliced ​​bamboo shoots, spicy crayfish, and a large portion of old hen soup.

After hearing this, Ming Yan almost choked on the beer: "Are these words used to praise men?"

"Probably also." Xiao Congshuo and Ming Yan clinked glasses, officially starting their part-time job.

For Xiao Congshuo's joining, nothing is more satisfying than Ming Yan.He has lived in this world for too long, long enough to be forgotten by the former believers.There are still five declines in heaven and man, let alone a beast like him?In the face of day-to-day decline, he had to help mortals deal with supernatural and ghost incidents in exchange for incense money.

The incense money obtained in this way is another kind of offering for ordinary people. Therefore, the back hall of the flower and bird shop keeps burning incense.

However, how long can he last alone?

Just when Ming Yan was alone, Xiao Congshuo appeared by accident.He instructed the little ghost to find an opportunity to entangle Xiao Congshuo in order to approach him legitimately.

Ming Yan quietly looked at Xiao Congshuo who was eating crayfish, thinking to himself, if this person knew that the food was made by a red phoenix, would he fall to the ground in shock?

From then on, Xiao Congshuo went to work during the day and looked at the store at night. With his yin and yang eyes, he could occasionally help Ming Yan solve some minor problems.All in all, this part-time job is very easy, and what you have to do every day is just to light a stick of incense.

Ming Yan also kept his promise, every time a case is resolved, two-thirds of the commission will go to Xiao Congshuo, and one cent will not be less.In addition, he cooks and cooks every day, completely covering food and housing in various senses.

After solving the problems of food, clothing and rent, Xiao Congsuo's life gradually became more nourishing, and he began to have some savings in his bank card.

On this day, it was Friday afternoon again, just as the bell rang for leaving get off work, Xiao Congshuo had already rushed out of the elevator and walked towards the door with his long legs.

"Brother Xiao!" Yu Lili at the front desk called him, smiling and pointing at the man sitting on the sofa.

"Why are you here?" Xiao Congshuo saw that Ming Yan really waved at him.

"I came to the city to do business, and it was getting late after the end, so I just came in and waited for you to go back together." While speaking, Ming Yan glanced at the clock on the wall, and said, "It's only 05:30, there's still time to go supermarket."

"Let's go." After getting along these days, Xiao Congshuo knew that Ming Yan's culinary skills were excellent, and what he looked forward to most every day was the meal.

Ming Yan left side by side with him, still discussing what to have for dinner along the way.

Yu Lili stared at the figures of the two in a daze, and sighed deeply.Xiaozhang came over and hooked her shoulders, and asked with a smile, "Why are you standing here sighing if you don't go to get changed for get off work?"

"I finally understand the reason why I can't find a boyfriend." Yu Lili deliberately covered her heart, expressing her heartache, "The handsome guy has a boyfriend."

"And we're still single."

The two girls said this in unison, and laughed in unison.

"By the way, see you at the Horror Carnival tomorrow." Before Xiao Zhang left, he reminded Yu Lili to come to the appointment on time.

Yu Lili suddenly thought of something, and exclaimed, "Brother Xiao's coupon is still with me!"

Xiaozhang grabbed Yu Lili who was about to chase after her, and blinked mischievously: "Ask the director for another one, and say that one is lost."

For a moment, Yu Lili understood, and silently gave Xiaozhang a thumbs-up in her heart: "That's right, how can I let Brother Xiao leave Mingyan and act alone?"

That night, Xiao Congshuo received a text message from Yu Lili, with a picture attached, which was like two admission tickets.

"Horror Carnival—" Ming Yan pondered for a moment, then suddenly became interested, and said to Xiao Congshuo, "Go, you must go, maybe there will be a business at your door."

Naturally, Xiao Congshuo would not let go of the opportunity to make money, and immediately made an appointment with Yu Lili to pick up the tickets.

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Chill out a bird la la la