Kong Yiji's ideographic words.

Kong Yiji's story happened in Xianheng Hotel in Luzhen. The place where the characters (the masses) in the novel often go to drink is also called Xianheng Hotel. Among the drinkers, five people, red nose, old arch and blue skin, including the shopkeeper, are rogues, either flirting with women or cheating money.

"The drinkers in this hotel know very well that there are two different grades here: short-sleeved gangs who make a living by selling labor and long-sleeved guests who are mainly landlords, scholars and rich people. Short-sleeved gang can only stand outside the counter and drink. Long-sleeved guests can walk into the private room of the house, order wine and order food, and eat and drink slowly. In this small hotel, besides the class difference between customers, there are also great grade differences among hotel staff. The shopkeeper is strict and cold, and often puts on a pair of lost face for the little boy, thinking that he is "too stupid" and is not allowed to wait on the long-sleeved guests. " Fortunately, the recommendation is big and has not been dismissed. Little buddy, even joking depends on the face of the shopkeeper. There is no trust among customers, shopkeepers and waiters, because shopkeepers are mercenary and selling wine requires muddy water to make a profit. Although Kong Yiji is poor and humble, and trampled by shopkeepers and gown customers, others who are also insulted and damaged, such as the short coat gang, also scoff at Kong Yiji's ruthlessness. Even the poor and humble boy didn't like Kong Yiji, who earnestly taught him to write. He thought he was a "beggar" and didn't deserve to be tested.