Liu Yijin wiped his mouth and walked out of the room angrily.
Although the last flag was not taken away, the numbness from his mouth was always a warning of this humiliation.
'A small leak will sink a great ship! '
'The Zhou family has a huge fortune. If you endure the humiliation for a while, you will get peace of mind in the future. This is a good deal! '
"Yijin, what are you mumbling about?" The second wife, Wang Ying, happened to come over. When she saw Liu Yijin, who was looking up at the sky with his hands clenched into fists, she couldn't help but also looked at the sky suspiciously.
Liu Yijin hurriedly put down his hand and looked at Wang Ying respectfully.
If a girl wants to be pretty, she must be filial!
This is not true at all.
Wang Ying is of medium height, just up to Liu Yijin's nose. She has an oval-shaped face with red and tender eyes, and she looks as if she has just cried.
The lips were slightly upturned, with a faint luster. Although the filial piety was wide, it did not cover up the protruding figure.
Liu Yijin knew that Wang Ying's father was once a military general. Because he offended a Beijing official, his home was confiscated. Zhou Papi saw Wang Ying's beauty and spent 10,000 taels to fish her out of death row.
"Second Madam, what are you doing?"
Wang Ying said hurriedly: "Mayor Zhou Bao is here, and Zhou Shun is greeting him. Go quickly."
Liu Yijin was startled: "Second Madam, it's not appropriate for me to go."
"You are my godson! Besides, the mayor of Qinghe Town is the biggest. Do you understand?"
Liu Yijin took a deep look at the second wife Wang Ying. Liu Yijin had conflicting views on the pretty widow in front of him.
On the one hand, he felt that Wang Ying was taking advantage of him, but on the other hand, this woman's offer of an olive branch to him at this time must have her own purpose.
But if he can use this opportunity to establish communication with the mayor, then he will have a place in the town.
Liu Yijin knew that things were not that simple. He knew about the mayor Zhou Bao, but people have their own characteristics.
Either greedy for money, lustful, or both.
Although Liu Yijin is now the young master of the house, he still does not have real gold or silver in his hands. If he can make good use of the leverage of the mayor, it is not impossible to leverage the Zhou family and gain financial power.
Liu Yijin knew that his opportunity had come.
In the front yard of Zhou Mansion, Zhou Shun stood beside Zhou Bao with an apologetic smile on his face: "The master just disappeared last night. Time was so rushed that we didn't have time to find the person who was kneeling in the shed."
Zhou Bao said calmly: "Zhou Bapi has no children. As the housekeeper, you should take care of the affairs of the house. Otherwise, it will be a joke."
Zhou Shun sighed: "Now that there is a young master in the house, it is not my turn to take charge."
"Don't Zhou Papi have no son? When did the young master come?"
Zhou Shun told Liu Yijin what happened. Zhou Bao was stunned: "I have heard of stepsons before, but it was between relatives. Did you find a long-term worker to be your godson?"
Zhou Shun sneered: "Who knows what this son is used for."
Liu Yijin saw the two of them talking from a distance, and when Zhou Shun moved his lips, Zhou Bao immediately showed a strange look on his face, secretly making his teeth itch with anger.
"I've met the mayor in Yijin."
Zhou Bao looked at the young man in front of him, with red lips and white teeth, handsome appearance, and couldn't help but smile: "I just heard Zhou Shun talking about you, but I didn't expect you to be a handsome young man."
Liu Yijin glanced at Zhou Shun and said coldly: "Steward Zhou, I'll take care of the mayor. You go down and do your work."
Zhou Shun raised his eyebrows and said coldly: "One pound, the mayor is here..."
Liu Yijin didn't give him a chance to speak at all. He turned to Zhou Bao and said, "Mr. Mayor, I happen to have something to discuss with you."
Watching Liu Yijin take Zhou Bao away, a cold light flashed in Zhou Shun's eyes.
In the room, Mr. Zhou Bao was sitting there drinking tea without looking at Liu Yijin. After all, for him, there was still a gap between Liu Yijin's identity and the real son of the landlord: "I heard that you are Zhou Yijin. My godson?"
Liu Yijin smiled and said: "The first lady and the second lady saw that I was a little excited, so they asked me to help Zhou Shun deal with some things."
Zhou Bao sneered and said, "Mr. Zhou passed away suddenly. He had no children, so it makes sense to have one or two godsons."
"But I see that except for the servants, the people in charge of the house and the neighbors are not here. Yijin, this is not appropriate."
Liu Yijin suddenly had an idea: "I came to town at the right time. I was just trying to talk to the mayor about something."
"Oh?" Zhou Bao was a little surprised: "Then I would like to hear if you, a long-term worker, have anything to do with me."
Liu Yijin said seriously: "After the master passed away, the first lady and the second lady suddenly felt that life was short and they had to do good deeds in time. So they thought of reducing the rent of tenants in the town by 30%."
Zhou Bao looked at Liu Yijin in surprise: "Did they really say that?"
"Of course, otherwise I wouldn't have dared to spread this word. Moreover, the madam also praised the mayor for saying that the sun and the moon are blue. In order to help the development of the town, the two madams are willing to hand over five thousand taels to you to help the farmers. "
"Five thousand taels?" Zhou Bao looked at Liu Yijin in shock: "Brother, five thousand taels is no joke."
Liu Yijin sighed slightly: "Money is a small matter, but now I don't see neighbors helping me with my affairs, which really chills the hearts of the two ladies. The eldest lady is even more ill now."
Zhou Bao remained silent. He knew that Liu Yijin wanted to bribe him, but could a long-term worker who had just been promoted really be able to offer five thousand taels?
"When Zhou Papi was alive, according to seniority, I should call him uncle. Since you are his godson, it is also appropriate for me to call you brother. But our friendship is a friendship. If you want to be a farmer, it doesn't look good. It’s done.”
Zhou Bao rubbed his fingers gently: "Real money is the last word."
This is what Liu Yijin was waiting for. As long as Zhou Bao lets go, he can sing the scene better.
"Don't worry, mayor. Madam has already said that as long as the mayor can persuade the tenants to come and help, the farmer's matter will be a piece of cake."
Zhou Bao couldn't help but take another look at Liu Yijin: "You are really smart, no wonder my wife likes you. It's all on me. But, as the elder brother, I have a few words of kindness to give you. I don't know if I will listen to you." Listen?"
Liu Yijin hurriedly pretended to be flattered: "Please let me know clearly!"
Zhou Bao laughed softly and said: "Brother, your current position will cause a lot of unnecessary trouble, so you must know how to prepare for a rainy day."
Liu Yijin was stunned: "What is the mayor referring to?"
Zhou Bao smiled and patted Liu Yijin on the shoulder: "You are a smart man, I think you will understand."
Liu Yijin's face showed ecstasy and he stood up in a hurry: "Then I would like to thank the mayor first."
Zhou Bao coughed lightly: "What about the five thousand taels?"
Liu Yijin patted his chest and said: "If the mayor is not worried, I will go and ask the eldest lady to sign and withdraw the money now!"
Seeing Liu Yijin speaking so confidently, Zhou Bao said with a smile: "Don't worry, don't worry. The rent reduction is still important. This is a major event that benefits the people. The eldest lady and the second lady are really bodhisattva-hearted."
"I think you are the master of Qingtian in our town." Liu Yijin laughed in a low voice: "This year's harvest was not good. The mayor personally came to the Zhou Mansion to mediate the matter. Madam felt his sincerity towards the tenants. This That’s why I’m willing to help you.”
Zhou Bao was stunned and looked pleased.
This kid is not only living a good life, he is living a great life!
"Brother, if anything happens to the Zhou Mansion from now on, just come to me directly."
Liu Yijin was moved: "Mayor, could you please give Zhou Mansion a 'Charity House' plaque?"
Zhou Bao was stunned: "What do you mean?"
Liu Yijin sent Zhou Bao out and said with a smile: "It's just a plaque, mainly to commend the two ladies for their contributions. Of course, the signature of this plaque requires the mayor's personal nomination. I So that my servants can hang it outside the door for the Zhou family and the people to look up to."
One sentence made Zhou Bao feel relaxed and happy: "I need to report the plaque matter to the county. After all, there is no precedent in our town. But since it is Brother Liu's matter, I will naturally find a way to fight for it."
Money can make the world go round! The five thousand taels are worth it.
Zhou Shun saw Zhou Bao and Liu Yijin walking out chatting and laughing, and hurriedly greeted them: "Mayor..."
Zhou Bao glanced at Zhou Shun coldly: "From now on, the affairs of the Zhou family must be subject to the arrangements of Brother Yijin. You can do whatever he asks you to do. If you neglect again, see how I deal with you!"
Looking at the backs of the two of them, Zhou Shun was confused.
Liu Yijin sent Zhou Bao away and turned around to see Zhou Shun standing in front of him with a gloomy look on his face.
"One pound, what did you say to the mayor?"
Liu Yijin smiled and said: "Steward Zhou, from now on, you will do your best in the house, and you will naturally benefit from it."
Zhou Shun snorted coldly, turned and left.
"It seems that you and Zhou Shun have formed a feud."
At the corner not far away, the second wife Wang Ying looked at Liu Yijin indifferently.
Liu Yijin smiled and said, "Madam, why are you here?"
"I was just passing by. The mayor is gone?"
Liu Yijin told what happened with the mayor. Wang Ying couldn't help but take a deep look at Liu Yijin: "I didn't expect that you have such a bright mind."
