"Isn't it possible to find an ordinary family to adopt? For example, I ask Aunt Fu and the others..." Yang Zhen asked.
"It sounds possible, but it's actually very difficult." Mammy sighed: "As the waiter said just now, for ordinary people to adopt, the handling fee is one gold and the guarantee fee is ten gold. In fact, this is just on the surface. In reality, It’s much more than that, there will be various charges and guarantees, don’t mention it…it’s still thirty gold!”
"What? Thirty!"
"It's almost the same price. Moreover," Mammy continued to attack Yang Zhen: "If you have no spiritual roots and are just a mortal, even if you are an adult, it will be extremely difficult for your Aunt Fu to get back the guarantee money from the government. Of course, If you have spiritual roots, not to mention the guarantees, even the money collected in various forms will be returned."
"It's clear that we don't want ordinary people to adopt orphans!" Yang Zhen was angry.
Grandma looked at Yang Zhen with a slight sarcasm, but did not answer. The meaning was already clear: adopting orphans, would such a good thing be the turn of ordinary people?
"Then I won't look for anyone. When I'm twelve years old, I'll go out and look for work!" Yang Zhen also lost her temper. Why should I obey your arrangements? I make my own decisions about my life!
"The government will patrol the territory every once in a while. Orphans like you will be caught by them sooner or later, and in the end it will be the same. By then, you will have no chance to choose." Mammy said coldly .
In the eyes of the government, every orphan under the age of twelve is a golden coin.
Yang Zhen was silent. In this world, he is too weak and has no qualifications to be independent and self-reliant.
Perhaps what he can do is try to fight for some rights and interests for himself within a limited scope. At least now, he still has the right to choose...
As if feeling Yang Zhen's mood, Mammy slowed down her tone: "I had an overview of your situation before you came, and told Madam. In fact, your behavior today is normal, and we will also ask someone to ask questions." Yours. It’s just that Madam doesn’t like to be disturbed during meals, so I’ll let you go first. I didn’t expect that a kid like you could tell such interesting stories, it’s rare.”
"Now you understand the truth behind this. I am here to ask you if you are willing to come to our Zhao Mansion. If you are willing, we welcome you; if not, our Zhao family will never do that kind of bullying. .”
"Then...if I am twelve years old and I have no spiritual roots, how will you treat me?" Yang Zhen raised her head, looked at her grandma and asked.
"Then be a good servant in the Zhao family." Mammy said a bit euphemistically, but Yang Zhen understood that the so-called domestic servant is a slave.
“Can’t the adoption be terminated?”
"cannot."
Seeing Yang Zhen's disappointed expression, grandma paused and explained a few words: "First of all, when I adopted you, I followed the procedures of a domestic servant. Everyone is like this, and the Zhao family cannot break the rules casually. Furthermore, the Zhao family has taken in many children like you over the years. If we only give you freedom, it would be unfair to these people. Unless you make a great contribution to the family or make some great achievements in the future, we According to the family rules, I can return the deed to you, and even give you a share of the property so that you can start a family and start a business..."
…………
Yang Zhen stood at the gate of the Grand View Tower, watching the three people's carriage gradually leave.
Just now, he agreed to grandma and was willing to be adopted by the Zhao family.
This Daguanlou really came to the right place. Not only did he find out why he was running into obstacles, but he also found a refuge for his future.
During the chat just now, he also asked the nanny a lot of questions, including many related to cultivating immortals. The nanny answered them all patiently, not at all bored because he was a mortal child. Even when Na Yue'er fell asleep later, the lady next to her didn't urge her. Yang Zhen noticed it herself and ended the conversation on her own initiative.
This made him fond of the family.
Of course, he chose this family not only because of the kind-heartedness of the lady and the nanny, which made people feel like a spring breeze. There is a more important reason: they are monks.
There was a faint worry in his heart.
If his predecessor had really died abnormally, would the person who had done this secretly come to him again if he found that he was still alive and kicking?
The answer is almost certain.
In this case, leaving the Taoist temple as soon as possible and taking shelter with a force that has cultivators of immortality is the best choice he can make.
…
Yang Zhen touched a hard token in her arms, which was given by her mother-in-law when she left. Mammy asked him to find the steward of the mansion tomorrow to handle matters related to entering the mansion. This kind of entry process was similar to that in his previous life, instead of taking him back at that time, but it made him feel more stable.
It happened that he also had some things to deal with, such as wanting to go to Aunt Fu's house, and finding Tiezhu and telling him where he was going.
The token is about the size of a palm, feels heavier than iron, is dark, and has a faint red light. A sword is engraved on the back. On the front is a large character - Zhao, which is the identity of this family.
"Mom, my surname is Zhang. These are my wife and young lady. Please remember..."
"Put this nameplate away, it can only stay on you for twelve hours. Remember, before You time tomorrow, you must find the Zhao Mansion with the nameplate and give it to the guard. The housekeeper will naturally make arrangements then. At this time, it’s useless for you to hold the nameplate..."
"Baiyun Lane Zhao Mansion. There are guards at the entrance of the alley, and ordinary people cannot enter. You can show this nameplate to the guards tomorrow, and it will be fine. After entering the alley, ask people about Zhao Mansion, and it is not difficult to find it. There is only one Zhao Mansion in the alley... …”
"Please take note of this nameplate. It will protect you for this period of time. No one in Zhujiang County dares to bully you..."
Mammy's rambling words were still echoing in Yang Zhen's ears. Yang Zhen couldn't help but cover the nameplate in her arms. Tomorrow he would start a new life in this world. Thinking about this, he was both excited and terrified.
…
While he was deep in thought, he was suddenly patted on the back. Yang Zhen turned around, and it was the waiter. He pulled Yang Zhen to a corner and asked with a wink:
"What did they say when they kept you here for so long?"
He looked concerned and slightly nervous.
Yang Zhen remembered what her grandma said and did not answer his question, but asked:
"Brother Xiaoer, if Aunt Fu can't adopt me, what should I do?"
"Really? Did you see your Aunt Fu just now? Did she say that?"
"No, it's just that the money is too much and I don't want Aunt Fu to pay for it."
"That's okay!" The waiter patted his chest, "If Aunt Fu doesn't adopt you, your waiter will find a good family for you."
"Whose family?"
The waiter looked around and lowered his voice: "Executive member Jin, this is the big boss of our Daguan Tower. His family has a lot of money..."
Why! Sure enough.
Fortunately, he was grateful to the waiter for his warm-heartedness, and it turned out to be an intermediary!
