Zhang Rongfang and his brother-in-law Su Daheqi sat opposite each other.
There is a chess table between the two of them.
On the table, black and white are fighting inextricably.
Zhang Rongfang is in charge of white, and brother-in-law Su Daheqi is in charge of black.
At this time, the black stones have devoured most of the white stones. The winner is clear.
After thinking for a moment, Zhang Rongfang had no choice but to surrender.
"My brother-in-law is very good at chess, I admit defeat."
He showed a hint of anger.
"You are still young, and it is normal to have some ideas that you have never seen before or unexpectedly." Su Daheqi smiled, with a gentle expression.
He has not been ill for a year, and now his condition is becoming more stable and everything is in harmony at home.
This made him feel better and better.
"In fact, most of life is condensed on the chessboard."
he sighed.
"Many times, if you don't fight, you will gradually lose the power to fight. In the end, no matter how big the territory is, it will be turned into a dead end."
"What brother-in-law said is too broad, Rongfang doesn't quite understand." Zhang Rongfang lowered his head and said.
"It's nothing, I just felt it."
Suda Heqi now has no hindrance from Dangshanhu, and his affairs are running smoothly.
It is precisely because of this that after accomplishing several feats, he is qualified to take a step forward.
At this moment, I felt something, but suddenly realized that I was talking to an eighteen-year-old child for what purpose?
After all, Zhang Rongfang is young and spends a lot of time practicing martial arts. It is normal that he does not understand many things.
When I was his age, I was still jealous of a beautiful girl competing with her clan brothers.
So many years have passed in a flash.
Looking at the young brother-in-law across from him, he thought of his wife Zhang Rongyu, who was a good wife.
"Actually, I often tell your sister that you have a good character. Although you are a little impulsive, you have a youthful spirit and will never do anything wrong as long as it is for the right thing.
Young people must be energetic in order to move forward courageously.
But your sister is always worried and thinks you are always prone to getting into trouble."
"She's just like this, always worried about this and that." Zhang Rongfang said nonchalantly, "Actually, I'm already eighteen years old. I walked a long way alone and nothing happened, right?"
"That being said, your sister also cares about you.
If it were another person, why would he always say these unpleasant things to you?
Okay, don’t talk about this, just be nice to her on weekdays." Su Daheqi persuaded.
"I know, I know."
"It's good to know. Let's get down to business. I have a recommendation spot for you to fill the vacancy of Wushan Mansion's water transportation business manager. If you are willing, you can take up the post the day after tomorrow.
Although the Water Transport Business Manager is just an official, he is also the highest level among them. As long as you do something good, I can promote you to be the Water Transport Manager. That is considered the ninth rank." Su Daheqi solemnly said.
No matter what, from being a clerk to an official, this is an opportunity that many people dream of throughout their lives.
Once you become an official, you can almost pass it down from generation to generation in Daling.
As long as there are no big mistakes, everything will be fine and you will enjoy wealth forever.
If the population becomes more prosperous, it will be able to spread its branches and become a powerful family in the place.
"Oh, brother-in-law, you know what I'm capable of. That water transport businessman who manages business every day is just a job of grinding words. How can I do this? You'd better find someone else."
Zhang Rongfang immediately refused.
If he takes the business path, it will completely disrupt his previous plans.
And he has no intention of staying in Wushan forever.
Zhang Ying's status has now reached a level equivalent to the sixth or seventh grade. In the Mingjing Palace of Tanyang City, he can be regarded as a middle-level and high-level Taoist.
Already having this foundation, why should he abandon the near and seek the distant and start from a petty official?
As for whether the official position of the Taoist route is affected?
Nowadays, the Great Spirit emphasizes the unity of temples and schools, so that both Taoism and Buddhism can reach high positions.
In addition, compared to Zhang Ying, Zhang Rongfang's identity has an extra layer of shackles.
That means he is a Confucian.
Zhang Yingna is a serious Northerner, and his rise is much faster than here.
"Well, since you don't want to, I won't force you, but you have to understand that if you miss this opportunity, it won't be so easy to get a good job in the future.
This time it was also because of the Dangshanhu incident that the previous officials were dismissed." Su Daheqi reminded.
"It's okay, it's okay." Zhang Rongfang said nonchalantly, "Brother-in-law, you don't know me. I, Zhang Rongfang, like to do whatever I want every day. Dao Ji also went to the Taoist palace to show my name. Anyway, you and sister are in front, so what are you afraid of?
On the other hand, wouldn't it be better for you to have a few fat boys as soon as possible so that you don't have to stare at me all day long?"
Suda Heqi couldn't laugh or cry.
He had heard his wife say before that this brother-in-law had a bad temper and was stubborn. He had never thought of it before.
But now, it’s the first time I’ve experienced it.
He actually didn't care about the road to officialdom that others tried so hard to get, and abandoned it like worn out shoes.
However, the more Zhang Rongfang behaved like this, the more he felt that the other party was generous, sincere, and did not care about power or wealth.
The more the other party behaves like this, the more honest and sincere they feel.
There's nothing wrong with being impulsive, at least you won't be like some relatives who smile like flowers on the outside but plot to harm others secretly...
Recalling the various encounters in Dadu, Su Daheqi also had a trace of sadness in his eyes.
"Okay, go back and think more about it. There is still a week left. If you change your mind, come and tell me. If you don't want to, then don't mention it."
"I know, brother-in-law." Zhang Rongfang replied.
He saw the sincerity in Suda Heqi's eyes.
As my sister said, this man is indeed a very sincere person.
He is good to his family, has a gentle temperament, and has an upright character. Although he is not very smart and looks ugly.
But in this world, are there still very few people who are good-looking but have a snake-like heart?
Except for the occasional illness, Suda Heqi is really a good match for my sister.
"Also, I heard that you are interacting with Jin Xiu'er of the Jin family?" Su Daheqi suddenly asked.
"Yes." Zhang Rongfang used Jinxiu'er as a shield and naturally nodded in agreement.
Without the golden sleeves to block it, I'm afraid he would be bored with the blind date once every three days.
"The Jin family is also the Xiaoshang family. Jin Xiu and you are actually considered high-ranking people." Su Daheqi looked calm.
"If you like it, just have fun. Most of these utilitarian people are not sincere, so don't take it seriously."
"Uh..." Zhang Rongfang didn't know how to answer for a while.
"Remember, don't be deceived by outsiders. If you really like Jinxiu, you can take her away from the Jin family and raise her outside. When you get tired of it, just sell her to a music center.
After getting a dowry in this way, the seller can make another profit to repay the original cost." Su Daheqi said with a normal expression.
"...."
Zhang Rongfang was speechless.
Okay, he takes back what he just said, this brother-in-law is actually not upright at all...
Sure enough, we are talking about business...
Seeing his brother-in-law's dazed expression, Su Daheqi thought he was worried about the Jin family.
"It's okay. I have a lot of property in my name, and most of the Jin family's business depends on us. Let alone playing with one of them, even if their eldest brother's blood is killed, they have to endure it."
he said with a smile.
"If you are still worried, why don't I send someone over now, and destroying half of their property is just a matter of greeting..."
"No... no need, brother-in-law." Zhang Rongfang said quickly. "No, Jinxiu is actually quite good."
"You are just too kind." Suda Heqi pointed at him. "You have to remember that there are only four of us in this world who are a family. Others...hehe, don't believe it at all!"
Zhang Rongfang also knew which four he mentioned.
In addition to the three of them, there is another one who should be Lu Meisha.
Listening to his brother-in-law's lecture, Zhang Rongfang couldn't help but sigh in his heart.
There are really too few kind-hearted people like me in this world...
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Jin Xiu got off the carriage and looked up at the sky.
That day was as gloomy as lead, and it seemed to be scattered but not scattered.
She reached out and knocked on the door of Zhang Rongfang's house.
Dong Dong.
"Please come in."
There was a voice coming from inside.
Jin Xiu pushed open the courtyard door with a little force.
In the courtyard, Zhang Rongfang was wearing a light blue Taoist robe and a white hollow hanging coat.
Hanging clothes are a kind of clothing similar to women's shawls, which are generally used to decorate or embellish monochromatic robes that are too monotonous.
From this angle, Jinxiu felt that this person was really tall and tall.
Recalling Lu Meisha's unhappy look and those sarcastic words.
She made up her mind that no matter from which angle she looked at it, her choice was the right one.
What does a young lady like Lu Meisha know?
regret?
She is in this situation now. If she doesn't make a decision, she will regret it even more if she runs out of money.
"Where are we going for a walk today?" She approached and dangled a willow branch in her hand.
He looks innocent and cute without any scheming.
In fact, spending these days together made her more and more anxious.
Because although Zhang Rongfang is willing to go out and play with her to pass the time.
But he doesn't seem to have any feelings for her.
If a man treats a beautiful woman for such a long time, he will not be shy or embarrassed at all, nor will he try to break the rules with any actions or words.
Such a gentleman goes too far...
Then there is a high probability that he is not interested in her...
So Jinxiu put a lot of effort into dressing up today.
Her black hair reaches her vest, with two small braids mixed in between her long hair, with long sideburns hanging down on both sides, and bangs on her forehead.
Coupled with the small cherry-pink mouth on Guazi's face and the twinkling big almond eyes.
It gives people a sense of innocence and cuteness mixed with a hint of immature maturity.
In addition to her hairstyle, her clothes were also carefully selected.
The goose-yellow sleeveless top slightly reveals a trace of snow-white skin on the chest. The white suspender skirt on the lower body is tied with a light blue ribbon, binding the waist tightly.
When he stood up and turned around, he could occasionally see the tight hunting trousers on his legs under his skirt.
The trousers were light gray in color and made of cotton. They were extremely elastic and tightly wrapped around the legs, fully highlighting the curve from the legs to the waist.
If it wasn't covered by the hem of the skirt, Jinxiu wouldn't dare to go out wearing these trousers.
This kind of attire is actually handed down from the former dense forest people.
In dense forests, most people choose tight-fitting clothing in order to avoid their clothes getting caught on bushes and thorns.
Usually this kind of outfit will be equipped with leather boots and leather skirt.
Because if you don't cover it up, wearing it means you are not wearing anything...everything can be seen.
After discovering that Zhang Rongfang didn't seem very interested in her, Jin Xiu began to think of ways to highlight his advantages as much as possible.
She is very confident about this.
Although she is snobbish, loves money, and is a spoiled child, her mother still needs to spend a lot of money on medical treatment.
But she is beautiful.
"I've been around a lot these days, so let's go somewhere farther away today." Zhang Rongfang said with a smile, "I heard that there are a lot of pear blossoms in bloom in the Yinhuai Forest. We can go and enjoy the flowers."
"Okay, the pear blossoms are white, and you can smell the fragrance from a distance. We can also buy some food and eat under the trees." Jinxiu also became interested.
These days, going out for fun in the wild is a luxury for most people.
Because there are many dangers in the forest, if someone without strength goes there, something could easily happen.
That is to say, Zhang Rongfang was a high-level martial artist, so he dared to talk about going to the wild to eat wild food.
"That's fine." Zhang Rongfang nodded with a smile.
Naturally, he didn't just pick the position on a whim.
Yinhuai Forest...that's where the Lin Zhongying case happened.
Although the case has not been reported again, not many people have gone there.
This is all because there are not only pear trees but also locust trees in the shady locust forest. The trees provide shade and the atmosphere is dense.
Ordinary people would not dare to approach rashly.
During this period, he was recovering from his injuries and collecting information about Yinhuai Forest.
Now that the injury was mostly healed, he immediately planned to walk around and see what was going on.
Wait until the injury is completely healed, and then bring people in when you are fully prepared.