Yang Ergou did not put the extra ten taels of silver into his sleeves, but took it out and put it on the table.
Then he looked at Ling Yun and said respectfully, "Master Yun, these are the extra ten taels of silver. I'll leave them here for you."
Ling Yun was stunned for a moment, he didn't expect him to do this, it really shocked him, but after thinking about it, it was in line with his character.
But looking at Yang Ergou's eyes, it seemed that he really wanted the ten taels of silver, but he finally gave it back to him. It was really interesting!
But this was not Ling Yun's purpose. How could Yang Ergou see what he was going to do? He then smiled and said, "Brother Yang, this is what you deserve. Take it out, why is that?"
Yang Ergou bowed and said, "Master Yun, I only have ten taels of silver. Even if I win, I still win ten taels. How can I get twenty taels?"
Although Yang Ergou really wanted the extra twenty taels because he needed the money so much, he couldn't.
Although he is just an inn boy, he will not touch anything that does not belong to him. This is a principle he learned when he came out.
Don't think it's just a mere ten taels of silver. Sometimes, even a mere ten taels of silver can kill a person.
Seeing that he refused, Ling Yun continued to persuade, "This is a big gamble. Since you are the only one who voted for me, of course you deserve double the reward, so just accept it!"
Yang Ergou was still the same as before, shaking his head and saying, "Master Yun, although I have never read a book, I am still a well-behaved person. I will naturally take things that are my own. I will not take anything that does not belong to me."
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Ling Yun looked at him in surprise. This man's ideological awareness was quite good, which really surprised him again and again.
In fact, these ten taels of silver were a test specially set by Ling Yun for Yang Ergou.
If Yang Ergou had taken the ten taels of silver, he would have taken it. This was what he deserved, but nothing would happen next.
If he doesn't get it, it means he has passed his own test.
After explaining the matter clearly, Yang Ergou pointed to the door, ready to say goodbye to Ling Yun, "Master Yun, if nothing happens, I'll leave first."
Ling Yun did not let him leave, but pointed to the stool next to him and signaled, "Don't leave in a hurry, just sit down for a while."
Hearing this, Yang Ergou felt a little uneasy. He didn't know what Ling Yun meant. Could it be that there was something he needed help with?
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but laugh at himself, thinking how much help could he, an inn boy, do to the thirteen- or fourteen-year-old Jie Yuan in front of him?
What a fantasy!
Thinking of this, Yang Ergou had no choice but to sit down and wait for Ling Yun's instructions.
Seeing Yang Ergou sit down, Ling Yun said calmly, "Brother Yang."
"Um!"
Yang Ergou raised his head, looked at him, and said doubtfully, "Master Yun, please tell me."
Ling Yun said slowly, "Have you ever thought about finding other errands to do?"
Hearing this, Yang Ergou's mind moved, could it be?
Suddenly a gleam of light burst out in his eyes, and disappeared in an instant. He lowered his head and asked respectfully, "Xiao...Xiao, please give Master Yun a clear explanation."
Sure enough, seeing Yang Ergou's reaction, Ling Yun knew that he was right. This man was indeed a bit clever.
Ling Yun smiled and said, "Brother Yang, what do you think of me?"
He didn't get straight to the point, but was sidetracked.
Yang Ergou was a little nervous, rummaging through his guts, and said all the words that could be thought of in his mind, "Master Yun, of course he is excellent. He is already a master of civil affairs at a young age. He has seen and heard nothing before. He is unprecedented.
An unprecedented genius!"
Ling Yun laughed, but not because he heard Yang Ergou praise him, and because Yang Ergou's words made him feel that he could conquer him.
The reason why he feels this way is because Yang Ergou has a mysterious confidence in himself.
Ling Yun said thoughtfully, "Brother Yang, I need an errand boy around me. Do you have anyone suitable here who can recommend me?"
If Yang Ergou is asked to actively recruit him, Yang Ergou hasn't reached that level yet, so what Ling Yun has to do is to get Yang Ergou to surrender.
Besides, he has already said this. With Yang Ergou's wit, he knows what his intention is!
Yang Ergou had sharp eyes and quick hands, and without any hesitation, he immediately knelt on the ground and said loudly, "Master Yun, I am... I am willing to run for you!"
After saying that, Yang Ergou was frightened and waited for Ling Yun's instructions, but Ling Yun did not let him get up immediately, but looked at him carefully.
After a while, Ling Yun finally said, "Get up first."
After hearing this, Yang Ergou stood up tremblingly. He was extremely nervous now, wondering what Ling Yun meant and whether he would accept him.
Regardless of whether he is accepted or not, he, Yang Ergou, has to fight for it, otherwise he will regret it after passing this village.
"Brother Yang, after hearing what you said, are you planning to follow me?"
"Back...back to young master, just call me Ergou."
Seeing Yang Ergou hesitating, Ling Yun comforted him, "Brother Yang, we two brothers chat normally, there is no need to be nervous."
"Master, I don't dare."
"Brother Yang, please tell me your requirements for your own people first. It won't be too late for you to make a decision."
Yang Ergou was slightly startled and continued, "Young man, please let me know clearly."
Ling Yun stopped laughing, stared at Yang Ergou, and said seriously, "Don't worry, it's actually not difficult, but there is only one thing, and that is loyalty. People who follow me, Ling Yun, need to be loyal to me, can you do it?"
Ling Yun then continued, "Only with absolute loyalty, I, Ling Yun, will accept this person. You must think carefully about it first. If you become my person, you cannot betray me. If one day in the future, someone betrays me, I will use all means to defeat him."
It may lead to death or shattering of bones and raising ashes. So, you should think twice before taking action.”
Yang Ergou's heart tightened when he heard the words "putting people to death, crushing bones and scattering ashes." When he met Ling Yun's cold eyes, he almost couldn't take a breath, causing him to suffocate.
Yang Ergou only thought for two or three breaths, then knelt down on the ground again and said sincerely, "Today, I, Yang Ergou, swear here to be loyal to Master Ling Yun in this life. If I ever betray Master Ling Yun one day, I will be beaten to death five times that day."
Lei Bang, you will not die a good death."
Ling Yun confirmed again and again, "Have you thought clearly?"
Yang Ergou raised his head slightly and said seriously, "Back to the young master, I have already thought about it."
For Yang Ergou, there is actually nothing that he has not thought clearly about. By following Ling Yun, he can have unlimited possibilities. If he does not follow, then he may just be an errand boy who shows off to others for the rest of his life.
If Ling Yun's requirements are a bit harsh and tantamount to selling one's body, in fact, who would care about the life of a small person like him?