In the restaurant, Tang Ji turned sideways and glanced at the man behind him with his peripheral vision.
From what the other party said just now, he must be an official. The official ran out to eat out at noon, so he was probably a faint official. However, he was just curious and didn't think much about it. He looked away and picked up his chopsticks to eat.
After a long time, Jiuer put down his rice bowl and burped, with a satisfied expression on his plump little face.
Tang Ji shook his head. If other people's maids could live as elegantly as this girl, they would probably wake up from their dreams with laughter. He raised his hand and said, "Waiter, check out!"
After waiting for the waiter to finish settling the accounts, Tang Ji paid the money and walked out of the building with the wine.
But the little girl had also heard the complaint of the man at the next table before, and before taking two steps, she lowered her voice and asked: "Mr. Tang, what is the enlightenment book?"
Hearing this, Tang Ji put his hands behind his head and said casually: "It's a book that teaches children what they should do and what they shouldn't do."
The Enlightenment Book, also called the Meng Shu, was mostly intended to impart cultural knowledge and ideological education to children. However, in ancient times, it also played a role in maintaining feudal rule and the feudal patriarchal system.
Jiu'er nodded as if he understood something, and continued to ask: "Has Mr. Tang read it?"
"I have read that at the beginning of human life, nature is good. People are similar in nature, but habits are far apart..." Tang Ji was most familiar with the "Three Character Classic". He started to read it when he was in kindergarten. After elementary school, he also read "Hundred Family Surnames" and "The Three-Character Classic".
"Thousand-Character Essay", "Disciple Regulations", etc.
Listening to his jingle, Jiuer asked questions and walked towards the street.
As everyone knows, after hearing this, a figure who passed by them couldn't help but stop and murmured: "It's the father's fault if he doesn't teach him. If he doesn't teach strictly, it's the teacher's laziness..."
Suddenly, Wu Mian's eyes lit up, and then he complained: "This guy named Yan didn't even say a word when he found a capable person, which made me worried about him."
As he spoke, he had already walked into the restaurant, glanced twice, and found Yan Jiong's position. He quickly walked over, sat down on the other side of the square table, and said with a smile: "Congratulations to Mr. Yan for completing the task assigned by the governor. I don't know.
What is the name of this divine calling?"
The square-faced man sitting opposite thought he was mocking him, snorted coldly and said: "Wu, if you don't want to drink with me, just leave quickly and stop mocking me. What a masterpiece? I want a masterpiece."
Are you going to sit here and drink wine?"
"Ah, you and I should stop pretending!" Wu Mian picked up the wine cup and poured himself a small glass of wine to drink.
Yan Jiong was obviously a little tipsy, he slapped the table and growled: "I am not pretending!"
Wu Mian raised his head again and found that he was not lying. He scratched the back of his head and asked tentatively: "Don't you recognize the scholar and the maid who just walked out?"
Yan Jiong picked up the dish with chopsticks and stuffed it into his mouth, shaking his head.
"Huh? It's the father's fault...you don't know this?" Wu Mian's face was full of doubts. Since the scholar was reciting the three-character rhyme at this time, he must have something to do with Yan Jiong.
It's more or less related, but why does this guy in front of me not know everything about it?
When he listened to the other party reciting the verses, Yan Jiong's drunkenness suddenly receded and he grabbed his hand excitedly: "This...where did you hear this verse?"
"Only that scholar who just went out can recite it!" Wu Mian pointed out the door.
Yan Jiong slapped his chopsticks on the table and ran out, but there were no scholars anywhere on the street. There was not even a young man among the passers-by. He turned around and looked at the short man chasing after him, and said sadly: "
Wu Mian, Wu Mian, you mistaken me!"
"How does this official know that you don't know him?" Wu Mian murmured a little aggrievedly.
Yan Jiong stretched out his hand and patted him on the head, and said angrily: "Then go check it out quickly!"
"Yes, yes, I'll go right away." Wu Mian responded. He should have known better than to talk too much. Now it's better. He couldn't eat lunch, so he complained in his heart and hurried towards the street where the young master left.
...
Tang Ji no longer memorized the "Three Character Classic" because he and Jiu'er told the story of Kong Rong letting the pear go, so that the little girl shouldn't be too moved.
"Tang Gongzi, Kong Rong is really kind. He knows how to give big pears to his brother and treat his wine better to the lady. We ate so much delicious food at noon, so we should take the lady to eat better in the evening.
"Jiu'er unconsciously held Tang Ji's arm, her eyes full of sincerity and pleading.
Tang Ji coughed twice and murmured in his heart: "Good guy, if you want to give up pears, why should I pay for it!"
Then I thought about it and decided to tell her the principle of "don't do to others what you don't want others to do to you".
But as soon as Tang Jijian opened his mouth, he noticed several people walking towards him. Seeing two strong men among them, he felt a sense of crisis. He pulled Jiu'er who was still walking in front and protected her behind him.
Butler Luo smiled and said, "Mr. Tang, don't be nervous. I have no intention of harming you."
Hearing this, Tang Ji narrowed his eyes slightly. Since the other party knew about him, he must be here for him. He asked warily: "What do you want from me?"
Butler Luo did not write any ink, and stated his purpose: "Mr. Tang's ability in arithmetic and profound business acumen deeply admired my family. Staying in the Jianghai Chamber of Commerce is really an insult to his talents."
Tang Ji was slightly surprised. He didn't expect someone to dig him out so soon.
At this moment, a figure hiding in the street corner was about to rush out, but was stopped by the beautiful woman beside him: "Listen to what this good brother of mine has to say."
Yue Shuhua raised her eyes and glanced at Tang Ji. She didn't expect that she would see this drama just after she came back. She had always believed in his ability, but she didn't dare to guarantee his loyalty. Today, she was able to verify it.
Tang Ji touched his chin and thought for a while, then asked: "Who is your master?"
"Lin Kunping, the head of the Lin family, Mr. Tang must have heard of it," Butler Luo said with a confident smile on his face. He firmly believed that no one could refuse the Lin family!
Unexpectedly, as soon as he finished speaking, Tang Ji took Jiu'er and turned around to leave: "Not interested!"
What a joke, Lin Zican sent people to provoke him again and again. This revenge has not been avenged, how could he join the Lin family's camp!
Seeing the other party's refusal so firmly, Butler Luo was stunned for a moment, and then quickly chased after him: "Mr. Tang, don't leave in a hurry. What do you want? We can negotiate the terms slowly!"
Hearing this, Tang Ji suddenly became playful, stopped and said with a smile: "Conditions? Can you mention it casually?"
Butler Luo realized there was something going on, stopped, gasped twice, and started mocking in his heart: "Huh, just now I was pretending to be aloof, but now I just want to get more benefits!"
Although I thought so in my heart, I smiled and said: "Of course, as long as it is within my authority, I will do my best to satisfy you."
Tang Ji pretended to be thoughtful, his eyes lit up, and he said with a smile: "How about asking Lin Kunping to give me the position of head of the family? From now on, the Lin family will be the Tang family, and I will promote you to be the housekeeper."
"Bah, I'm the butler now...you, you're kidding me!" Butler Luo had an angry look on his face.
Tang Ji shrugged his shoulders, spread his hands and replied, "Didn't you say that you can make conditions casually?"
Butler Luo stopped arguing with him. He waved his hand to signal to his men to surround them and said in a deep voice: "Tang Ji, I call you Mr. Tang because I think highly of you. Don't be shameless. I tell you, Jiang Hai
The Chamber of Commerce is nothing in front of my Lin family, and if you follow that bitch Yue Shuhua, you are destined to have a bad end!"
At this moment, the pretty woman hiding in the corner walked out with enchanting steps and said with a sweet smile: "May I ask Butler Luo, is this what the Lin family master usually says about me in the house?"