As soon as Ning Guang's true identity was exposed, it was like a bomb dropped into Pinghu. The news spread at an extremely fast speed, and those gentry and wealthy people even rushed to Su Liu's house with generous gifts to praise his reputation.
How about paying a visit to the general and thanking him for protecting his family and country?
Su Liu looked at the name cards one after another and the big gifts. He no longer had time to feel sad about the spring and autumn. He only felt that his head was big and throbbing in waves. Isn't this considered a bribe?
According to Ning Guang's wishes, Su Liu didn't have to accept ordinary gentry and wealthy people, but she couldn't just turn them away if they came with official status. She didn't want to offend everyone.
Fortunately, Ning Guang also knew this. Although he was not enthusiastic, he still met him for a while. It was true that he only met for a while and quickly sent him away on the pretext of preparing his luggage.
As for those squire and rich people, they left without being seen by anyone, but their gifts were left behind, and they were very happy to keep them. After all, don’t expect others to take advantage of you with this gift. It can make your name on the general’s list.
Just show your eyes in front of me.
But despite this, Su Liu also had a problem. Is it better to return these gifts or not to return them?
"It's easy for you to leave such a difficult problem to me." Su Liu glared at Ning Guang sadly and accusingly.
"You choose a few and just return the usual courtesy. Don't bother with the others." Ning Guang said with a frown.
"Is this okay?" Su Liu has lived two lives and is not a prostitute. He is really inexperienced in the twists and turns here. Is it okay to just accept the gift and not return it?
"Well, if they give this gift, it would be good if they can get a gift in return. If they can't, it would be good to show their name. If they give it back, they will be the ones who should be afraid." Ning Guang is a big boss, but he also comes from a powerful family.
Things are always a little better than Su Liu's.
"I understand." Su Liu was not stupid. After being reminded, he suddenly understood.
Since ancient times, officials and merchants have never left home. Businessmen value profits and power. Their status is the lowest-class merchant status. If you want to change this status, you must get involved with officials. If you can stand up and donate your official position, you can change your own status.
Of course that's good. If not, it would be beneficial to your family to rely on a powerful person, right? After all, some businesses still have to be managed by the government.
Businessmen have a lot of money, and those gifts are nothing in their eyes. Spending some money and silk to chat with powerful people is a great thing, and they are happy to do it.
Is this why Cao Kui was willing to sell half of the money and give it half to others, forcing the Song family to intervene in the water transportation and get a piece of the pie in vain? Because he has a relationship with the Song magistrate, it will be more convenient for him to do things in the future. These are all connections.
Therefore, if Su Liu wants to open up her own career path and develop her own network of contacts, this is a big opportunity. These people all have some background in their families. If she wants to do a good job in business or seek cooperation, she must carefully consider who to work with.
Make friends.
Thinking of this, Su Liu became really busy. He had to register the etiquette and choose the return gifts. He also had to try his best to send them out before Ning Guang left. It was so busy that even Su Liu had to keep his feet on the ground.
Xiaodu didn't dare to give up her beloved flour milling business at this time and help Su Liu do what she could.
Because of Ning Guang's appearance, the Su Liu family became busy. Mrs. Chen was responsible for entertaining the guests, Chen Ye also took a leave of absence and helped with Ning Guang's reception, while Su Liu and Su Xiao were busy dealing with gifts.
But unfortunately, at such a busy time, there are always people who want to cause trouble.
"The eldest son of the Su family said he wanted to see his wife." Xueluo looked at Su Liu's face carefully.
Su Liu didn't even raise his head or stop the movements of his hands. He just said indifferently: "Let him go back and he will be gone."
"But, he..."
Su Liu heard the hesitation in Xueluo's words and frowned: "What kind of trouble is he going to make again?"
"The eldest uncle is bragging to those people who are blocking the door of our house." Xueluo finally said the words: "I said that the eldest uncle is his son-in-law."
Su Liu slammed the pen in his hand on the table. This man would not die unless he wanted to die!
"Miss, my wife has brought the eldest man of the Su family in." Shuang Ning quickly ran in to report.
Su Liu's face darkened, he snorted, and finally left the desk and walked to the front hall.
"What nonsense are you talking about outside? Who are you trying to embarrass?" Mrs. Chen was so angry that her body was trembling, and she stared at Su Changsheng as if she wanted to eat him alive.
Today is different from the past. Even if Chen wanted to beat Su Changsheng, Su Changsheng would not even say no to Chen, let alone show off his face.
Therefore, even if Mrs. Chen scolds him now, he still smiles, licks his smiling face and says: "Mei Niang, I'm so happy. Our Liu'er is very lucky and has great future. I knew that this girl is going to have a good future."
Yes, you see, this is giving us face. Mei Niang, our daughter was born and raised well, she is worthy of being our son."
Mrs. Chen laughed so angry that she gritted her teeth and said: "I've seen shameless people, but I've never seen anyone as shameless as you. Who is your daughter? Don't forget, how did you treat Liu'er? One wants to drown herself.
Are you worthy of being a father to a daughter?" She changed the topic and said sternly: "Su Changsheng, don't trouble Liu'er at this time. Before she comes, get out of here right now and don't bother us three anymore.
"
Su Changsheng knelt down and said: "Mei Niang, I know I was wrong in the past. I listened to that woman's words and got confused and blinded. Just hit me. You can vent your anger. I will definitely do it again in the future.
I'm so kind to you three, but if there is any lies, I will be struck by thunder and pierced through my guts."
As he said that, he knelt forward, grabbed Chen's hand and slapped him in the face, while saying: "You hit me, you hit me, as long as you are willing to forgive me, I can do anything you ask me to do.
"
"Then go to hell." Su Liu came to the front hall and saw this scene, and shouted coldly.
"Liu'er." Su Changsheng was still very fond of Su Liu. When he saw her, he didn't dare to make any mistakes again. He only said flatteringly: "Liu'er, you're here. Dad is so happy. Seeing that you are so promising, Dad sincerely appreciates you."
I feel relieved."
"What kind of father do you think you are?" Su Liu sneered and said coldly: "I have no relationship with you for a long time, so why do you come to recognize me as a relative? Oh, seeing that I am getting rich now, you come to recognize me? Su Changsheng, you
Even a three-year-old child can see that idea, so don't show it to embarrass yourself. If you want us to forgive you, go ahead and die, and I will forgive you if you die!"
"Liu'er, dad knows he was wrong, so don't be so mean." Su Changsheng said sarcastically.
"What's wrong with me being mean? What can you do to me?" Su Liu didn't give him a good look at all, and sneered: "For people like you, being mean is easy. If I throw you out without beating you, I
I feel filial to you."
Su Changsheng's face turned green after being scolded, but he did not dare to refute, and only laughed playfully. He had made up his mind to get along with Su Liu and the others no matter what. The general's father-in-law, with this title
, who will dare to look down upon him in the future?
"Mom, why did you bring this man in? If he was talking nonsense outside, I would have beaten him away. I'm afraid he would do something." Su Liu pointed the gun at Chen again, very unhappy.
Chen's face turned red, and Su Changsheng immediately said: "It's none of your mother's business, I broke in on my own." As he said that, he gave Chen a look that said, "Don't worry, I'll take care of everything."
Who would be grateful for his self-righteous heroism? After hearing this, Chen, not to mention grateful, looked frightened and shocked, and rolled his eyes.
Su Liu sneered: "Then you are breaking into a private house without permission! Su Changsheng, it seems that you haven't learned your lesson yet. You are not allowed to grow your brain in this prison. Okay, very good!"
When Su Changsheng heard this, his face turned pale, and he quickly asked Chen for help. He didn't want to continue to be thrown into that inhumane prison where he would never see the light of day. If he went there again, he would be risking his life there.
"Get out, or don't blame me for being rude." Su Liu scolded sternly.
Su Changsheng was in a dilemma, and when he didn't know what to do, a voice saved him.
"what happened?"
Su Changsheng turned around, and when he saw Ning Guang, his eyes immediately lit up, and he stepped forward to greet him, saying, "Is this our uncle? I am your father-in-law."
As soon as these words came out, Chen's face turned livid, while Su Liu's face turned black, his chest heaved up and down, and he wanted to sew up Su Changsheng's foul mouth.
The ancients valued filial piety. Su Changsheng originally thought that a man of Ning Guang's background would pay more attention to rules and filial piety. With his chest held high, he would just wait for Ning Guang to treat him politely. He simply forgot that Ning Guang had never treated him well before.
Look at the face.
What he didn't expect was that Ning Guang just glanced at him lightly and said nothing else.
Su Changsheng felt unwilling and was about to open his mouth, but heard Ning Guang say.
"Cai'er, I heard you tell me who broke into a house without permission?" Ning Guang's voice was cold and he said loudly: "Cui Fu, go and tell me what I'm saying. Tell the Yamen to send someone quickly.
Captured."
As soon as he said these words, Su Changsheng was dumbfounded. He looked at Ning Guang and was frightened by the murderous intent he shot at him. His legs gave way and he slumped to the ground. He quickly kowtowed to his knees again: "No, no, I
I’m not a thief, I’m Liu’er’s father.”
"Cui Fu, hurry up and go." Ning Guang said with a dark face.
Su Liu sneered repeatedly, Su Changsheng didn't know that claiming that he was her father would only make her die faster.
Su Changsheng was really frightened. He raised his head, and Ning Guang's unabashed murderous intent was released, which shocked him so much that he broke out in cold sweat and kowtowed: "General, General, spare your life."
"Get out!" Ning Guangda shouted, and Su Changsheng felt like he was being pardoned. He jumped out on the ground, fearing that he would be killed by Ning Guang if he was too late. Before he could rush out completely, Ning Guang's cold voice came out again.
Someone came from behind: "If I hear you claiming to be Liu'er's father again, I will kill you."
Su Changsheng was shocked and ran away quickly.
Su Liu shook his head, looked at him and said, "Why would you waste your reputation for such a person?"
Su Liu no longer wants to admit that Su Changsheng is her father in name. Ning Guang said this, which is extremely unfilial. If the news reaches the ears of Yan Guan, he may be impeached!
Ning Guang indeed sneered nonchalantly: "This bastard, he doesn't deserve to be your father!"
