Volume 1 Changshui County Handyman Chapter 56 The Scholar's Matter
Upon hearing the other party's request, shopkeeper Chen breathed a sigh of relief.
Just ask, it means there is an exchange of interests.
What worries me the most is that the person who comes here is evil and is looking for trouble for himself. No matter how hard he begs, the other person won't let go.
"It depends on what you ask for!"
Shopkeeper Chen sat opposite the man, "I can help you fulfill some of your requests, but if they are too much, you might as well kill me now!"
As he said this, shopkeeper Chen was testing the other party's identity and bottom line.
To be able to break into his room without anyone noticing, one must be at least the eighth level of martial arts.
There are only a handful of eighth-level martial artists in Changshui County!
The person in front of me obviously changed his voice on purpose, and you definitely couldn't tell from the sound alone.
But if I add a few more sentences, maybe I can get some clues.
"Don't worry, Shopkeeper Chen, I am a sensible person and will not put forward any excessive conditions."
The man in the black cloak said, "The purpose of looking for you is to find out about Lu Jiuzhang. I heard that he often comes to Qianji Building recently and has secret talks with you in the backyard."
"I want to ask, what exactly does he want to see you for?"
Hearing that they were inquiring about Lu Jiuzhang's information, shopkeeper Chen was even more relieved, and kept his mind on the matter as it was none of his business.
"It's nothing big, just looking for me to buy some spiritual herbs." Shopkeeper Chen said.
"Oh, spiritual grass?"
The man in the black cloak was confused for a moment, and then asked, "I have heard that Qianjilou has comments on the world's heroes. I wonder how you comment on Lu Jiuzhang?"
"My evaluation is not important, it is just a reference. The most important thing is the decision from above." Shopkeeper Chen said, "This is the first time I know that he has entered the ninth level of Confucianism and Taoism, and my evaluation of him is Grade A."
"Then I learned that he also practiced martial arts, and his evaluation became C-grade."
"In cultivation, the most important thing is to avoid biting off more than you can chew. In Confucianism and Taoism, there are people who will never be able to reach a higher level throughout their lives, let alone practicing martial arts at the same time?"
"That guy Lu Jiuzhang is too young after all. Little does he know that his heart is as high as the sky and his life is as thin as paper."
Shopkeeper Chen sighed.
"Hahaha, my heart is as high as the sky and my destiny is as thin as paper. I really like to hear this sentence." The man in the black cloak nodded, "In the future, tell me all the transactions between you and Lu Jiuzhang."
"I will find you from time to time and ask about Lu Jiuzhang."
"If you and Lu Jiuzhang discover anything during the transaction, you can also tell me. Just put a white flower outside the shop door."
"As for what I want you to do, I haven't thought about it yet. I'll talk about it later."
After saying that, the man in black cloak walked to the door, opened it, and disappeared into the night.
Shopkeeper Chen breathed a sigh of relief.
The conversation was too short and he could not determine the identity of the other party.
However, the identity of the man in black cloak has been narrowed down to a very small range, and there might be a chance to find out who he is next time.
Just asking for information about Lu Jiuzhang is not a troublesome matter.
Shopkeeper Chen can still do it!
Next, let’s continue to complete the fake accounts.
He is very capable of falsifying accounts, otherwise Director Zhao would have discovered it long ago when he brought people to Changshui County.
After closing the door, shopkeeper Chen continued to do the accounting.
It won't work if we don't do it. If the people above come to check again, it will be over!
When it comes to doing things like accounting, the most taboo thing is for anyone to interrupt you.
You can't stop thinking because you have to remember the amount of silver coins.
When doing abacus calculations, you also have to pay attention to concentration.
Try to finish all the accounts tonight, shopkeeper Chen thought to himself.
"Squeak..."
Suddenly, there was another gust of wind outside.
The room door was pushed open.
"What the hell..."
Shopkeeper Chen couldn't help but uttered a curse word.
Get up, close the door, and do it in one go.
When shopkeeper Chen turned around, he found another person in the room.
"It's endless, right? Believe it or not, I'll fight you?"
Shopkeeper Chen shouted.
"You can try it!"
The next second, a knife was placed on Shopkeeper Chen's neck.
"Forget it, let's not try."
Shopkeeper Chen smiled bitterly.
The man in black cloak in front of me is not the same person as the one just now. Judging from the situation, he is also at the eighth level of martial arts.
Is there so many eighth-level martial artists in such a remote place as Changshui County?
"I heard that Lu Jiuzhang often comes to Qianji Tower recently?"
The new man in black cloak asked.
"That's what happened. He came to me to buy spiritual grass. I speculate that he may want to make a breakthrough in martial arts." Shopkeeper Chen didn't bother to wait for the other party to ask again, and directly explained the ins and outs of the matter.
"I didn't ask you so much. I came here to tell you that if someone wants to find out about Lu Jiuzhang, just give them any random reason and don't tell them Lu Jiuzhang's true purpose."
The new man in black cloak said.
"It's too late. A man in black came here just now. I already told him when he inquired."
Shopkeeper Chen spread his hands helplessly.
One wants to know the news about Lu Jiuzhang, and the other doesn't want others to know the news about Lu Jiuzhang.
If it doesn't work, you two should have a fight. Why are you always causing trouble for him in Qianji Tower?
"oh?"
The new man in black cloak nodded, "How long has he been gone?"
“It’s just tea time!”
"interesting!"
The new man in black cloak smiled and said, "If anyone else asks, just come up with a random reason. I'll go and meet with you personally."
After that, the new man in black cloak was ready to leave.
Shopkeeper Chen breathed a sigh of relief.
The other party probably didn't notice the ledger on the table, right?
fortunately!
"Right!"
Before leaving, the new man in black cloak turned and looked at Shopkeeper Chen, "You are dressed so neatly in the middle of the night, and the account books are placed on the table. Are you making false accounts?"
"Nonsense, how can it be true? You are trying to denounce someone's innocence out of thin air! I used to be considered half a scholar!"
Shopkeeper Chen struggled to defend himself.
"Oh? Then if I tell Qianjilou in Anxi Mansion, how do you think they will investigate you?"
The new man in black cloak showed a smile.
"Uh...you are joking. How can we say that we are making false accounts when it comes to scholars? I just want to make the account books better." Shopkeeper Chen said with a sad smile.
"Promise me a condition, what is the specific condition? Someone will come to you tomorrow morning or the day after tomorrow."
After that, the new man in black cloak left.
Not long after he left, shopkeeper Chen's face darkened, and with a wave of his sleeve, he flicked the teapot on the table to the ground.
What the hell!
Do you think my Qianji Building is Yihongyuan?
Come when you want and leave when you want?
The fake accounts were discovered by two people at once, and shopkeeper Chen was extremely angry!
Is it easy for him?
After fighting cautiously for so long, it was like walking on thin ice, but because of Lu Jiuzhang, he fell short!