Chapter 29: Meeting Gu Zhenzhu, scheming the mayor
Gu Shuixiu naturally knew the benefits of going out, but she just wanted Gu Daniu to be safe.
"What are some good suggestions do you have?" Gu Shuixiu stared at Dong Chenghu, with some dependence and encouragement in her eyes.
Dong Chenghu looked at the two of them, Sifu for a moment before saying, "We are not going to buy mountains for the mayor tomorrow, and we will get close to him by the way. Ask about the situation outside. If possible, give the mayor something and ask if we can help."
Dong Chenghu felt that his thoughts were a bit unrealistic, but the mayor is the biggest official he has ever met. It would be great if he really had the mayor's help.
Gu Shuixiu felt a little nervous. This method was not bad. She immediately smiled and said, "We will discuss and go out to find out the mayor's preferences. If we can really meet his preferences or urgently need others, we can also make the mayor owe us a favor. Then we will ask the mayor to help the big bull."
When Gu Mingde heard the conversation between the couple, he felt that his son-in-law was not an ordinary person, and even Gu Shuixiu was so knowledgeable. Since they said that, Gu Daniu might be able to go out and make a breakthrough and change the fate of the Gu family. He didn't want much, as long as Gu Daniu could live a stable and prosperous life.
When Gu Daniu came back, the people in the room had stopped talking. He didn't know that these three people were giving advice on his affairs.
Early the next morning, the doctor had already prepared the ointment. In order to maintain the medicinal properties, Gu Mingde had to break the bones immediately.
Dong Chenghu and Gu Daniu accompanied Gu Mingde in the clinic. The entire bone-breaking process could not be used with laxative medicine. Gu Mingde's limbs were bound to be tied up, and the pain of the process was unimaginable.
Gu Shuixiu couldn't stand this and went to the street alone to find out the news. After walking outside for a long time, she found out some news. While Gu Shuixiu was considering it, a voice suddenly came to her ears.
"Shuixiu! It's really you!" Gu Zhenzhu looked at Gu Shuixiu with an incredible look. Gu Shuixiu is not like the same person as the former mountain girl with yellow hair and thin hair. Not only does her skin become fair, but her body has also grown a lot taller. She looks like a graceful lady. Although she is wearing a coarse linen, she has no patch.
Gu Zhenzhu looked at Gu Shuixiu up and down, feeling shocked and suspicious. Of course, there was also a thief and guilty element in it.
When Gu Zhenzhu saw her holding a vegetable basket and combing her hair in a woman's bun, she knew that she was going out to buy vegetables. Seeing that she was dressing is not much better than when she was a girl, didn't she say she married a grocery store?
"It's Pearl! What a coincidence, I actually met you here." Gu Shuixiu smiled gently and generously, but it hurt Gu Zhenzhu's eyes.
Gu Zhenzhu was also very angry when she spoke, "Shui Xiu, have you been married into the mountains? Why did you return to this town? I didn't say that the things in this town are very expensive. You have to save some money in your life.
Gu Zhenzhu also regarded Gu Shuixiu as the unsightly village girl before, and her tone of speaking was not polite at all. When others heard this, they also pointed at Gu Shuixiu.
Gu Shuixiu was a little annoyed, but her good education made her unable to do such a dispute with others, so she had to say indifferently: "You don't have to worry about this. There are naturally different ways of living in each family. But you have never seen you go back to Caozi Village after you have been married for so long. Last time I heard that your mother said a lot of bad things because you didn't go back. Your family was a little unhappy about this matter. We outsiders don't have anything to say. If you have time, go back and take a look."
Gu Zhenzhu was exposed by Gu Shuixiu on the street, and her face immediately became dark. She sarcastically said in anger: "Nonsense! I saw my father a few days ago! Our family is good! This Panlong Town is not something that anyone can come here casually! I advise you to be more at ease and don't pay off the Dong family's wealth!"
After saying that, Gu Zhenzhu turned her head and walked away quickly, fearing that Gu Shuixiu would say something that embarrass her.
Gu Shuixiu shook her head speechlessly. It’s really weird every year, and there are a lot this year.
When she returned to the clinic, Gu Mingde's legs had already been put on medicine, and they were wrapped like a rice dumpling. Gu Daniu said with a heartache: "Sister, my father was too tired just now and now he fell asleep. The doctor said he would not wake up until the night. I will serve him here for two more days. If you have urgent matters, you can go back first. I know that the road back to Caozi Village can be walked by myself."
Gu Shuixiu was moved by Gu Daniu's filial piety and didn't say much at the moment. She asked Gu Daniu to take good care of Gu Mingde, but she took Dong Chenghu out.
"I just inquired about it. The mayor's style is pretty good. In the past few years as the mayor in Panlong Town, I have done a lot of things that benefit the people. I guess this person is more interested in power, so he encourages us to buy two valleys. We will go buy mountains in a while, be happy and leave a good impression in front of the mayor. If you have the chance, you will tell me about the big bull. If you can't do it, think of other ways."
Dong Chenghu nodded. Gu Shuixiu was better than him in this kind of thing, so it was absolutely right to listen to her.
The two of them went to the dim sum shop and bought some dim sum and went to the town mayor's house immediately.
The mayor was also anxiously waiting for Gu Shuixiu and his wife. Panlong Town is a remote village with a fiscal revenue of only a few hundred taels per year. If Gu Shuixiu and his wife really bought the mountain, then his political achievements will definitely hit a new high this year, and the rise will be just around the corner!
Therefore, when the mayor heard that Gu Shuixiu and his wife had arrived, he immediately went out to receive the reception.
Gu Shuixiu and Dong Chenghu were frightened and trepidated. I don’t know why the mayor’s attitude would become so big in one night.
"Did you think clearly?" The mayor straightforwardly and did not talk nonsense to Gu Shuixiu and the others. No one could tell his urgentness when he was anxious.
Gu Shuixiu looked calm and composed, with a suitable smile on her face, "What the mayor said is that we are here to buy mountains today, and there are some private matters that I want to inquire with the mayor."
When the mayor heard that they wanted to buy mountains, his mind was completely calm and he returned to his previous calmness. He said gently: "If you want to ask, ask what you want."
"That's right. I have a younger brother who wants to go out and go out. We all think it's a good thing. But when we come in, I heard that it's not peaceful outside. My old father is worried about my brother's safety and he is a little opposed. We want to ask the mayor what the situation outside is like? As long as you say, we believe it, and you can explain it to my old father when you go back."
Gu Shuixiu didn't ask the mayor for help. If such words were said, they would not offend anyone.
The mayor did not expect that there were such a visionary person in this remote countryside, so he immediately became interested, "How old is your younger brother this year? What are his abilities?"
Gu Shuixiu frowned and shook her head, and sighed softly, "My younger brother is only thirteen years old. He is full of passion, but he has no ability. He is just a child in the mountains, has a good health, and has good character."
Chapter completed!