Cao Bin cursed in a low voice:
"You want to pull me into the water and then let me jack up the tank? They made the wrong idea."
"When the time comes, how did they swallow it? I asked them to spit it out."
When Xia Laodao heard Cao Bin's words, he felt completely relaxed. He was most afraid that Cao Bin would really cooperate with those corrupt officials without a bottom line.
Although he himself is an absurd person on the surface, ignoring etiquette and informality, he is quite chivalrous and courageous on the inside.
Otherwise, he would not have accepted a straight man like Bai Yutang as his disciple.
When he defected to Cao Bin before, in addition to being playful and wanting to take advantage, he also had the idea of collecting evidence of Cao Bin's crime and helping Bai Yutang.
But after more than half a year of getting along, he suddenly felt that Cao Bin was very much in line with his taste.
On the surface, he looks like a playboy, absurd and immoral, but if you think about it carefully, he has not done anything treacherous or evil.
Some things are actually more open-minded and kind than most people in this world.
Now that he heard Cao Bin confiding his feelings, he suddenly had the idea of completely surrendering to Cao Bin.
Why am I obsessed with the art of building institutions? I still don’t want to make a difference, contribute to the country, and change people’s livelihood.
However, after many years of working in the camp, not only was he not recruited and taken seriously by the court, but he was also looked down upon because of his personality.
Later, out of frustration, he wandered into the world and played in the world.
Now, after being transferred to Cao Bin by accident, he felt that he was taken very seriously.
It's almost asking for money to give money, asking people to give to others, so that he always has a dream of doing something great... If Cao Bin didn't often use him as a donkey, he would have fallen long ago.
Xia Laodao received a satisfactory answer, picked up two banknotes and said:
"I understand what my uncle said. If I have the chance, I will collect their clues."
Cao Bin nodded and warned again:
"Lao Xia, you have to remember the accounts clearly for me. Even though you don't have much money, this young master's head is at stake!"
Xia Laodao laughed and said: "Don't worry, I, Lao Xia, have never made any mistakes in arithmetic..."
At this moment, Xia Laodao's ears twitched, he looked sideways at the screen in the inner hall, and said with a smile:
"Then I won't disturb Uncle Gao Le."
Cao Bin followed his gaze and immediately saw a piece of clothes through the gap in the screen.
He nodded clearly and said: "Qing Lian, go and prepare hot water for me. I want to take a bath."
The screen suddenly trembled, and then a panicked voice came out:
"Yes Yes!"
Cao Bin ignored her and said to the sedan chair: "Fetch Shi Qian, I have something to tell you."
The purpose of his search for Shi Qian was to ask him to form an intelligence team.
As a modern man, he certainly knows the importance of intelligence.
Although Shi Qian can also inquire about some important information, after all, he is only one person and has no skills at all. He cannot fully meet Cao Bin's intelligence needs.
Among so many disaster victims, the most indispensable thing is all kinds of talents.
In order to ensure his own wealth, it would be a huge waste if he did not take the opportunity to build up the foundation of Zhongjing Houfu.
With the intelligence organization, whether it is Shandong disaster relief or future work, there will be no harm.
After Shi Qian took the order, Chang Qinglian came back in a hurry. She looked at Cao Bin carefully and said:
"Uncle, the hot water is ready. Please take a bath!"
Cao Bin laughed loudly, hugged her tightly, sniffed her deeply and said:
"You're all sweaty, let's wash it together..."
Seeing that Cao Bin seemed to have forgotten what happened, Chang Qinglian breathed a sigh of relief and followed him into the inner hall with a forced smile.
The next day, November 17, is the winter solstice.
Early in the morning, Cao Bin received an invitation from the governor of Jeju, saying that he would hold an all-sheep feast to welcome the season.
"Is the winter solstice considered a festival?"
Cao Bin held the invitation and said doubtfully.
In his mind, the custom in the north is nothing more than eating dumplings. Is it worth holding a banquet?
Xia Laodao stroked his beard and said with a smile:
"It stands to reason that the Winter Solstice should be a time for family banquets and ancestor worship."
"They invited me uncle because they saw that you have a strong background and took the opportunity to curry favor with you."
"Maybe they saw my uncle's dislike yesterday."
When Cao Bin heard this, he immediately laughed and said:
"Since there is such a good thing? Then we can't refuse it."
In the afternoon, Taibai Restaurant was already brightly lit early in the afternoon. This was Cao Bin's second visit.
I didn't feel it the first time, but this time I felt enthusiasm everywhere.
The silk and bamboo are pleasing to the ear, the lights are bright and the feasting is green, and wherever the eye catches, there are flattering smiling faces.
Cao Bin looked around and asked with some confusion: "Why don't you see Mr. Chang?"
The governor of Jeju quickly explained:
"More and more victims are gathering in Jeju City. Mr. Chang is a little worried and has already gone to mobilize troops."
"He has already told us to keep Uncle Cao with us..."
After hearing his explanation, Cao Bin nodded and didn't say anything, just thoughtful.
At this time, a gentleman came up with a wine glass and said: "I have always admired Uncle Cao very much. I would like to propose a glass to you, Wan Sheng."
Next, people kept coming to toast Cao Bin.
After the toast, they all said they had gifts for them, which made Cao Bin smile.
"Who is that?"
After a round of greetings, Cao Bin looked at the man sitting opposite him and asked.
The man, who was in his thirties, turned a blind eye to Cao Bin's eyes and poured himself a drink with a cold face.
It seemed that he was the only one present who did not toast to him.
"Could this be an upright official?"
Cao Bin thought to himself when he saw this, and he could not help but admire him in his heart.
Hearing Cao Bin's words, Jeju Governor felt embarrassed. He wiped his sweat and said:
"This is the head of the Wu family. He may be a little unwell today..."
As he was talking, Xia Laodao quietly came behind Cao Bin and whispered in a low voice:
"This man's little daughter is Chang Feng's concubine."
"He just wants to sell moldy grain to the government!"
When Cao Bin heard this, his face suddenly turned cold and he snorted:
"It turns out that he is Master Chang's father-in-law. No wonder he looks down on me."
When the head of the Wu family heard this, his expression suddenly changed. He stood up and said:
"What do you mean, uncle? You want to provoke a fight between me and Mr. Chang."
However, Cao Bin had already turned around and started talking to Fat Zhizhou, ignoring him at all.
The head of the Wu family suddenly lost all face, and said with a livid face: "Humph":
"I'm full, take my leave."
Fat Zhizhou looked at Cao Bin with some embarrassment and said, "For Master Chang's sake, please don't argue with him,"
Others also tried to persuade him, but they were laughing inwardly.
The head of the Wu family still thinks that he is a figure. If he didn't have the relationship with Chang Feng, how could he be allowed to sit opposite Cao Bin?
Isn’t this disrespectful?
It’s also a loss for Mr. Chang’s face.
After the banquet was over, it was already midnight. Cao Bin had just returned home when Shi Qian stepped forward to report:
"Uncle, I have found out clearly that the Wu family has ten thousand stones of moldy food."
"After being rejected by us, he colluded with the Jeju government to exchange the relief grain."
"The relief porridge that will be distributed outside the city tomorrow is mixed with this moldy food!"
Cao Bin said with a cold light in his eyes: "He is seeking death himself, but don't blame me for being cruel."
