As soon as I finished speaking, He Quanmin's pupils tightened.
Ding Chang's expression also changed slightly, but the next moment, he glanced at Ding Shi next to him calmly, and said in a deep voice: "Go in and ask everyone in the courtyard to leave. Three large yellow croakers are enough to make them come back." Go buy a good piece of land and build a new house!”
After saying this, Ding Chang made another gesture of invitation, looked under a tree a little further by the roadside, and said cautiously: "Mr. Li, what do you think of that side?"
After a short pause, Ding Chang added: "Actually, we are all our own people here. Mr. Li can speak his mind."
He Quanmin coughed and said, "What the Ding family leader said is absolutely true. Mr. Li can speak out..."
I smiled and said nothing more. I just looked down at the compass without saying a word.
Of course, I glanced at Ding Chang very casually from the corner of my eye.
Because I can probably tell that what Ding Chang said just now was just a face-saving speech.
It's just that He Quanmin is a rough man who licks blood from his knife edge, so he didn't notice it.
As for my actions, I deliberately did not give He Quanmin a step forward. I think Ding Chang, a good person, should be able to tell that.
And my behavior made him more curious and made him trust me!
I am certain that the prosperity of descendants and officials I just mentioned is enough for Ding Chang to crave!
In other words, for half a cup of tea, I still remained silent looking at the compass.
Ding Shi had already entered the courtyard, and there were constant shouting in the courtyard.
He Quanmin was obviously uncomfortable, but he still looked at me with a smile.
Ding Chang smiled bitterly and shook his head, and then gave He Quanmin a look.
The next moment, Ding Chang made a gesture of invitation: "Mr. Li, please come this way." After saying this, Ding Chang walked over directly.
As for He Quanmin, he no longer looked at me, but walked along the side of the yard, seemingly pacing.
In these short few minutes, in fact, Ding Chang and He Quanmin really had their own agenda!
I pretended to take a deep breath and followed Ding Chang directly.
He Pheasant and Liu Huayan stayed where they were, waiting for me.
Not long after, Ding Chang arrived under the tree first. After I followed him, I did not stop, but went directly around behind the tree.
Ding Chang also walked up to me immediately.
From the position of the two of us, He Quanmin could only see our sides even with his sight.
"Mr. Li, you don't have to be so shy about Battalion Commander He. He is General Ma, and he is really good to our Ding family." Ding Chang breathed a sigh of relief and spoke first.
I shook my head and then said: "Yes, yes, but in this world, I think everyone has their own interests and needs, right, Master Ding."
"I really didn't shy away from it just now, so I let it slip a little. Battalion Commander He seemed careless, but when he heard the words "Xing Guan Huan", his expression obviously changed a lot."
"The barrel of a gun is the right to speak. If you have money at home, you also need to have power in your hands. Otherwise, who can live in troubled times for a long time?" When I said this, my expression became more solemn, and then: "Sir, there is a cause and effect in doing things. If something happens to the Ding family because of this..."
At this point, I deliberately won’t say any more.
After a moment's pause, I continued: "Master Ding, I won't say any secrets. This house will not only make Ding prosperous, it will also produce many officials in the long run. But I think this may make some people angry." If someone doesn't like it, it's up to the Ding family master to judge by himself."
"If you feel it's not safe, we'll change the house to another one."
In an instant, Ding Chang's expression suddenly became extremely solemn!
The desire in his eyes could hardly be concealed, but there was also a bit of sweat on his forehead. He clenched his fist back and forth, lowering his head in thought.
Ding Chang's thoughts lasted for a full cup of tea before he raised his head.
At this moment, his eyes were quite fierce!
"Mr. Li's words reminded Ding that although Mr. Qiu was kind to the Ding family, I could see that in order to make the Ding family prosperous, they didn't care about the descendants of my Ding family at all. What they said, Mostly just half a word."
"The Ding family makes money, and they benefit the most. Every year, I have to turn over a lot of money, and a considerable part of the military salary is earned by the Ding family."
"If the Ding family has a chance to produce one or two such talents, why do they need to look up to others?"
"I will find a way to shut up Camp Commander He. As for Mr. Qiu, I would like to ask Mr. Li to do something for me."
Ding Chang looked more cautious.
I nodded and said, "Mr. Ding, please tell me, I will definitely help you."
Ding Chang murmured: "I think, if Mr. Qiu knew about this house, he would definitely be able to see it, but he is elusive and basically does not show up, especially recently. I have to tell General Ma a fake shape of the house. This It's best for He Quanmin to talk it over, so that there won't be any suspicion over there, and our Ding family can slowly get rid of them."
"If He Quanmin can't help, he really has no choice but to shut up." Ding Chang's words were filled with murderous intent!
My heart beats a lot faster.
Ding Chang was almost deceived by me with just a few words. Of course, this was not because he was easily deceived, but because of the issue of heirs. Mr. Qiu and General Ma themselves could not really be too trusting about Ding Chang.
The combination of these several reasons, plus Ding Chang's own greed, made him believe in me so much.
I took a deep breath and whispered: "Mr. Ding, don't worry about this matter. As long as you can get the cooperation of Battalion Commander Na He, let's take a look at the house first. After I have seen it, I will draw another picture." I’ll give you the diagram, just let the craftsmen modify it.”
"For the sake of safety, the appearance of this house will not be modified, so as not to make it too high-profile and make people suspicious again."
Ding Chang also nodded repeatedly. He looked excited and said: "Mr. Li is absolutely right! If I want to come, I will buy a private house. General Ma should not have to think too much. If it is built in a big way, I will attract him to see it. Then I will It’s hard to refuse.”
At this moment, Ding Chang was already complacent.
I calmed my breathing and thoughts a little, and made a gesture of please, saying not to let them wait for us too long.
Ding Chang immediately turned around and walked towards the front of the yard.
When I passed by, Ding Shi was walking out of the courtyard with several villagers.
In the eyes of the villagers, there was a bit of surprise and a bit of fear. They looked at us for a few times and then left quickly.
He Quanmin came over again, smiling and about to speak.
Ding Chang stood between the two of us and said to He Quanmin with a smile: "Battle Commander He, I just suddenly remembered that the Ding family was collecting debts some time ago. There is a small building in the city. I heard that Commander He A lot of thought has been put into treating an oiran, and this is a great thing for the Ding family, and Camp Commander He is here to help."
"Of course Mr. Ding won't treat him badly. How about I buy the oiran and send him to a small building for Camp Commander He to use as a resting place?"
