Chapter 24: Gentleman Agreement

"This girl!" Looking at Zheng Qingqian's figure, Zheng Jianqiu showed a kind smile on his face and thanked Chen Wanrong: "If it weren't for Brother Chen's wake-up, Jianqiu did something stupid, Jianqiu thanked him here." He bowed with his fists.

Chen Wanrong hurriedly replied: "The old man is so serious."

Zheng Jianqiu put down the teacup and said, "Brother Chen, I might as well make it clear about the house. The house you are talking about is my old house."

Chen Wanrong had known this a long time ago, and he could only act in this way, pretending to be surprised: "So it is the old man's house? Old man, don't take it to your heart. This is the end of this matter. I'll find another place."

Zheng Jianqiu looked at Chen Wanrong and smiled and said, "Brother Chen, stop pretending. I have guessed that you know it is my old house. With your wisdom, there is still a reason to not inquire about it?"

He has extensive knowledge and a sharp look. Chen Wanrong's performance has always been very successful. Unexpectedly, this time it was exposed, and his face turned red. Zheng Jianqiu continued: "My little brother Chen is a proper person in his work. He did not point out the matter on the spot yesterday. He reserved a way out for retreat. It is easy to make a plan."

As long as it is not Meng Lang, he will do this. Chen Wanrongqian said, "My grandpa has been awarded. I want to make it clear, but I think if you don't agree, everyone will have a hard time."

"That's right, that's right, if I were the ones, I would have done this." Zheng Jianqiu praised Chen Wanrong's way of doing things: "This is an old house, left by his ancestors. As a descendant, I should be optimistic about the old house. This is filial piety. If you make it clear, I will really refuse you without thinking. Who would want to hand over the old house in the hands of a man from Meng Lang?"

There was a turning point in his words, Chen Wanrong couldn't help but become excited and said tentatively: "I can't be grateful if you didn't refuse at all. I think, let's forget about this matter. I feel a little sad about using your old house."

Zheng Jianqiu shook his hand and interrupted Chen Wanrong and said, "Brother Chen, why didn't you ask me why I didn't refuse?"

Chen Wanrong is not a god, so he could guess where he asked, "I'll ask the old man to say it clearly."

"This is all because of the girl Qing'er." Zheng Jianqiu looked helpless: "I have been running outside for many years and have not been back to Ning County for much time. The house and old house are all viewed by Qing'er. The dog is studying in the Imperial College. The little boy is in Chang'an to take care of the dog's diet and daily life, and helps to take care of several shops. I mainly run around Luoyang. It would be great if I can go home once or twice a month.

"The reason I came back this time was because Mr. Li used the tanner you prepared the fire fox fur. This thing was too expensive. I was worried about sending the housekeeper to pick up the goods, so I went there in person. I knew from Mr. Li that it was your credit. In addition, I heard Brother Wu talk about you before and saw the tree planting questions you gave, so I admire you and wanted to see the style of a talented man."

The word "filial piety" has a very important weight in the minds of the Chinese. Even if the old house is empty, it needs people to take care of, clean, burn incense, and sacrifice. It is really a bit difficult for a girl Zheng Qing to guard two yards. It is a bit difficult. It can ask a safe person to help take care of it. This not only protects the old house's anger, but also reduces the burden on Zheng Qing. It is really a way to have the best of both worlds.

It turned out that there were such twists and turns. Chen Wanrong suddenly realized: "The old man is so serious, so he dare not be a talented man."

Humility can always win people's favor. Zheng Jianqiu knew that this was a cliché, but there was still a little more praise on his face: "Yesterday, I was determined to agree to you, but the girl had to take charge of this matter. She had to make the decision on Ning County's affairs. If I agree, she would not agree, wouldn't it be difficult for her?

"When I came back, the girl said that you had met her once and had a little misunderstanding. I really didn't expect it. The girl said that you are a humble person, not bad-hearted, and have no bad intentions. She would be relieved to use the old house for you. This matter is settled."

What she said was not wrong, it should be that Chen Wanrong did not care about her beauty. She was so beautiful that any man would show his admiration when he saw her, but Chen Wanrong did not, so she could not help but feel good about it.

"Thank you, my grandfather! Thank you, Miss Qing!" In order to reduce the burden on his daughter, Zheng Jianqiu had to accept his proposal and said, "Please be kind to you, please be careful, I will take good care of you. What does it look like when you hand it to me, and what will it be like when you give it to you, and you will guarantee that there will be no problems."

Zheng Jianqiu high-five and praised, "I thank you brother Chen for this!" He stood up and bowed deeply to Chen Wanrong.

Chen Wanrong hurriedly said that he didn't dare to bow and returned the gift. After the matter was settled, Chen Wanrong was also happy: "Old man, I rent this house, you can rent it." Zheng Jianqiu paid so much for this old house, and it was impossible to sell it, so he could only rent it.

Zheng Jianqiu's face sank, looked at Chen Wanrong, and then said, "Brother Chen, you said the opposite. I should have paid you. The old house is empty and not angry. Don't the ancestor blame me? I am already very grateful to you for your care. How can you ask for your money?"

The reason is this, but Chen Wanrong picked up too much cheaper, so he was a little embarrassed and said, "Old man, this is not good, right?"

Zheng Jianqiu had a stern face, his smile disappeared from his face, and he said seriously: "Brother Chen, I have the conditions, you have to listen."

Knowing that he was talking about serious business, Chen Wanrong also looked serious: "Please speak, old man."

Zheng Jianqiu's tone was calm and serious: "First, you have to look at me in the old house. Every grass, every tree, every brick and every tile cannot be missed. Can you do it?"

"A gentleman promise is worth a thousand gold. I am not a gentleman, but I can still do the word "trust". Please rest assured, Mr. Chen!" Chen Wanrong's words were very plain, but he could win people's favor more than slapping his chest.

Zheng Jianqiu nodded with gratitude: "Secondly, my ancestors' spiritual position is still in the old house, so you have to ensure that you won't disturb them. You don't have to work hard on this, you just need to have a respectful heart, and Qing'er will come to wipe the sacrifice."

Respecting other people's ancestors is the basic principle of being a human being. What's more, Zheng Jianqiu is not good to himself. He didn't say this, Chen Wanrong also knew what to do, and nodded and said, "Please rest assured, my grandfather, although I came from a farmer, I still know filial piety, brotherhood, etiquette and righteousness, and I have a respect for my elders. Whenever I sweep the day of sacrifice, I will make a stick of incense stick in front of the spirit to express my respect."

Although these words are not faithful, they are very sincere. Zheng Jianqiu was very happy. Lao Huai Dachang laughed loudly and praised him with a long sigh: "Okay, okay! Those who can respect the elders will be able to respect the deceased. I will not mention Brother Chen's character. You also regard my ancestors as your ancestors. I judge a gentleman with the heart of a villain. Brother Chen, I see you, Xiao see you!"

With sincerity, Chen Wanrong knew that he had a little more favorable impression of him because of this matter, and smiled and said, "What else do you have to say, even if you give me instructions, I will do my best."

Zheng Jianqiu's face was filled with a smile again, and it was so kind that Chen Wanrong had a premonition that he was not sure, and then his thoughts turned to his heart. Zheng Jianqiu smiled and said, "Brother Chen, let's discuss it. Give me your soap first, okay?"

The first two requests were to be upright and open, which made Chen Wanrong admire his filial piety from the bottom of his heart. Unexpectedly, in just a blink of an eye, he turned into a shrewd businessman's face. Chen Wanrong could not have thought of it anyway and was stunned for a moment.

Zheng Jianqiu looked at Chen Wanrong's astonished look and enjoyed it: "Brother Chen, you should know that the market in Luoyang is not smaller than that in Chang'an. There are two Magao in Chang'an. Shouldn't it be time for Luoyang to start? Besides, if you make this soap, Zheng Jianqiu has no contribution and is also a bit hard work? Wu Jing is my friend, and he has done a lot of effort. If you don't look at my face, you have to look at his face, right?"

He was very smart and avoided talking about pros and cons, but talked about favors. Chen Wanrong really couldn't rely on his kindness. Although he was on the grounds that Wu Jing helped Chen Wanrong, anyone with a discerning eye knew that this was just a verbal statement. What he really meant was that I had no taste of the old house for you, should you give me some reward? But he was very good at speaking and very skillful.

"Okay, let's follow the old man." Chen Wanrong is known for his shrewdness. He had no choice but to agree when encountering such a shrewd person.

Zheng Jianqiu stood up and said, "Brother Chen, I will take you to see the old house now."

This is necessary, Chen Wanrong stood up and said, "Why are you at ease with the old man who works? Otherwise, the old man will just send someone to follow me."

"Don't worry, I'm not that bad yet. I've been running around for many years and don't have a good body, how can I stand it?" Zheng Jianqiu walked in his head, and Chen Wanrong had to keep up.

As soon as the two of them left the house, they saw Zheng Qing coming towards him and asked, "Dad, have you taken Mr. Chen to see the old house? Dad, you rest, I'll go."

"Dad has been sleeping for one night and one morning, so it's time to move your body." Zheng Jianqiu still enjoyed her filial piety and smiled.

Zheng Qing grabbed Zheng Jianqiu's arm and shook it: "Dad, I'll go with you too."

"You don't need it. Go and instruct the kitchen to use their skills and cook a few good dishes. If something goes wrong, I will only ask." Zheng Jianqiu's tone was very strict, but he was smiling and happy.

Zheng Qingbuyi: "I've told you."

"That's not OK, you have to stare." Zheng Jianqiu pulled Zheng Qing's hand off his arm and strode away.

Zheng Qing was so angry that she pouted her mouth, stomped her feet on the ground, and turned around and ran away with anger. Chen Wanrong saw it and shook her head secretly. Zheng Jianqiu was really unreasonable. Zheng Qing was obviously attached to a kind father, and wanted to find an opportunity to get closer to him and enjoy the family happiness of caring for the kind father, but he didn't agree.

This is their housework, and Chen Wanrong couldn't say anything, so he had to shake his head and follow him.

Zheng Jianqiu didn't ask for anyone to drive the car and planned to walk. After going out, he asked: "Brother Chen, do you think I'm too cruel? Qing'er wants to get close to me, and I don't allow it."

Chen Wanrong had this idea. When he looked up, he saw Zheng Jianqiu's eyes filled with tears and a kind face. He knew that he would have the intention to do this: "Old man, I just had this idea, but now there is nothing."

Although he didn't say the reason, Zheng Jianqiu also understood. He admired Chen Wanrong's frank mind very much: "Brother Chen, you are such a frank gentleman. If someone else wants to tell lies, he will say that he doesn't have this idea. Those who are slick will take the opportunity to flatter me. Very good, very good!"

Chen Wanrong didn't know how to hide it, but he just felt that Zheng Jianqiu treated him sincerely. If he told lies, it would be too vilified. He told the truth. Unexpectedly, he won his favor. He smiled and said, "I dare not be praised by the old man for his reckless words."

"It's great to be reckless!" Zheng Jianqiu still praised him and changed his tone and said, "Brother Chen, I have a request, don't you know if you should talk about it or not?"

As long as everyone knows how to speak, Chen Wanrong said something he could not imagine: "If it is inconvenient for the old man, it is better not to say it." He used the word "request" and perhaps there may be something inconvenient to speak, but it is better not to know.

Zheng Jianqiu was stunned, and then patted Chen Wanrong's shoulder a few times and said with a smile: "Brother Chen, I appreciate your kindness. I thought, if you have time, you can help me take care of Qing'er. This girl has been suffering with her father since she was a child. At that time, her family was in trouble and even had a meal. She had a meal but no meal, and she lived in a Ku Kan. Now, the family is good, and I am running around again, and it is rare to go home once. My son has to take care of the dog son, but he can't take care of this family. The girl doesn't even have a companion. It's so pitiful!"

I really didn't expect that Zheng Jianqiu, who was so glorious, would have had the experience of living in Ku Knick. Chen Wanrong nodded and said, "Please rest assured, Miss Qing, Hui Zhilanxin, understands the art of tea, and is proficient in mathematics. If I have time, I will ask Miss Qing for advice more."

This is agreed. Of course, Chen Wanrong can speak a good person, and this is very beautiful to him. Zheng Jianqiu loves this precious daughter from the bottom of his heart. Chen Wanrong's words came to his heart and said with a smile: "When talking about this girl, she really has some skills. She is alone at home, and when she has nothing to do, she learns the way of tea art, and reads all kinds of flowers and loves her, and reads some books to pass the time. Over time, she actually learns all kinds of skills for her, especially mathematics and arithmetics. Even Brother Wu's knowledge is inferior to her."

Chen Wanrong just saw her proving the Pythagorean theorem, and she was very skilled. She knew without thinking that she had a very deep attainment in mathematics. Although Wu Jing was knowledgeable, it was really difficult to surpass her in mathematics. If Wu Jing really surpassed Zheng Qing in mathematics, then he would not be a historical master who was praised by future generations, but a very accomplished mathematician.

What surprised Chen Wanrong was that Zheng Qing's ability was self-taught. What kind of mind did she have? A genius mind! Chen Wanrong asked herself that she was not stupid, but she would never be able to learn by herself like her. She felt respect for her and smiled and said, "Miss Qing is very knowledgeable. I admire her very much. She must ask her for advice when she has time."

Zheng Jianqiu smiled and said, "This girl is good at everything, but she has a high vision. Few people can catch her eyes. She is not young anymore. Except for Qing'e, who is with her day and night, there is not even a person who knows the truth."

She is a lady from a family. She is not only beautiful but also knowledgeable. As long as she is willing, she is guaranteed to be "a group of butterflies flying around the flowers". But she has a high vision and is difficult for idle people to see, so she is alone. Otherwise, how could future generations sigh that "geniuses are always lonely."

"Please rest assured, Mr. Ruoqing needs help, I will do my best." Chen Wanrong heard that he had a lot of worries in his words, so he had to speak a little more to ease his heart.

Zheng Jianqiu nodded slightly: "Then please, Brother Chen, I feel at ease with a honest person like you." The two of them said as they walked and came to the Zheng family's old house.

A large lock was hung on the gate, indicating that there was no one in the yard. Zheng Jianqiu opened the lock, Chen Wanrong opened the door, and the two entered the yard. Chen Wanrong saw that there was still a garden in the yard, with flowers, plants and trees all over the place. The trees were quite large, and they should have been a while. The decoration was neatly tidy.

Zheng Jianqiu looked at the trees, flowers and plants, tears flashed in his eyes: "These are all planted by my grandfather. When it came to my father's hands, unfortunately the family fell into ruin and had to go out. Fortunately, the sky is endless, my Zheng family, and I redeem the old house." He found that it was a bit inappropriate to say this in front of Chen Wanrong, wiped away his tears and changed the topic: "These are all taken care of by the girl Qing. Her daughter's house is so big, how can she take care of it?"

"Miss Zheng is filial to the world, and it is admirable!" Chen Wanrong exclaimed.

This is a cliché. Zheng Jianqiu still likes it very much. He strides forward and introduces it to Chen Wanrong one by one. This yard used to be a workshop, dormitory, workshop and kitchen. It only needs to be sorted out and cleaned out to use it. It is very convenient. Chen Wanrong was very happy and said, "Thank you so much! The old man is very grateful!"

"You are polite, Brother Chen!" Zheng Jianqiu smiled and led Chen Wanrong to the largest house: "The ones worshipped are the ancestors' spiritual seats. Every day on the day of worship, Qing'er will come to clean up. Brother Chen only needs to restrain the servants and not go in and disturb the ancestors' spirit in heaven."
Chapter completed!