At the gate of the county town, the leader of the county express team and his people were waiting. Lingao County town is not yet a green zone, so if he wants to move in permanently, he must be equipped with guards according to the rules. Considering that Runshitang itself is relatively closed, Liu San
It was difficult for outsiders to come in and out, and safety was guaranteed. There was no need to deploy too many personnel to cause inconvenience, so he declined the personal guard sent by the General Administration of Political Security for him, and only agreed to have the police station place a secret sentry at the entrance of Runshitang.
The residence that Yang Shixiang arranged for him was a courtyard between Runshi Hall and his residence. The courtyard was small and remote, and ordinary people could not walk there. There was an alley that led directly to a small door at the back of the residence, allowing entry and exit.
convenient.
The steward took him around the yard. The house was old, but it had been renovated recently by the office. The walls were painted white, the windows were all inlaid with glass, the floor was laid in the house, and it was clean and bright.
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Liu San walked around the rosewood desk in front of the window. It was spotless. The bookshelf, museum shelf, and pen holder were all of the best quality.
The most eye-catching thing is that there is a telephone on the table. This grey-green hand-cranked military magnet telephone looks old-fashioned, but it is a symbol of status and power in the time-traveling group. Liu San shook the phone three times and picked up the phone.
"County transfer station, where do you want to call?" came a charming female voice from the microphone.
Lingao Telecom has recently set up a telephone transfer station in the county, and the number of places with telephones in the county has expanded from the county office to the grain collection bureau, county express station (county police station) and various city gate duty rooms.
"Runshitang office phone test." Liu San muttered.
"Hello, Chief, everything is normal on the phone."
"Thank you." Liu San hung up the phone. He looked at Fu Wuben who was stunned - he didn't understand what the master was doing. Liu San smiled and said, "If you have something to do, please unpack your luggage."
"Yes, Master." Fu Wuben looked around enthusiastically, and then asked, "Master, where should I sleep?"
"Just sleep in the east wing." A female voice came from outside the door. Liu San raised his eyes and saw that it was Xuan Chun.
Xuanchun is still wearing a half-old blue cloth skirt. It has been washed clean, but the upper body is a red satin double-breasted short jacket. There are red ribbons tied on the two maids-the ribbons that tie the hair are actually from
What became popular among the Chuanzhong was, to be precise, the new fashion that became popular from Li Chiqi's sister Zhang Yu.
The appearance was more tidy than the last time he saw it. Liu San felt something in his heart and smiled and waved.
Xuan Chun smiled brightly, put her hands on her left waist, and said, "Wish you all the best, third master."
"Okay, okay." Liu San has been in the Yang family for a long time, and he knows a little bit about the rules of big families. At this time, he has to give out rewards as usual, and he naturally has the money. A reward of three to five yuan in circulation coupons is enough. But Liu San is not interested in Xuan
Spring looks at things with new eyes and prepares other rewards.
"It's better to let the slaves pack and arrange the luggage. He is only half a grown-up, so he still has to be taken care of by my mother," Xuanchun said.
Fu Wuben's face turned red. He was a country boy and he couldn't help but feel ashamed when he saw such a beautiful and generous maid from a wealthy family.
"He is my apprentice and he is very capable." Liu San said, "Since I have you doing the work for me, I will exempt him from his duties."
Fu Wuben followed Liu San for a long time, and when he got a wink, he quickly left. Xuan Chun smiled and also left.
After a while, she appeared again, fetching a basin of water, first taking off the towel from his bag and cleaning it, then fetching hot water, twisting the towel for him, and serving him tea and water. Her service was still attentive and meticulous.
Minus. Liu San originally planned to focus on work and put aside matters between men and women. After meeting Xuan Chun, he couldn't help but become distracted again.
"Third Master, first wash your face and take off your clothes. What dishes are you going to have for dinner?"
"Are you making dinner?"
"Of course, the one under the stove will do it." Xuan Chun smiled, "If the master doesn't mind, the servants can do it, but no one is good at it."
"Then I want to try it." Liu San said.
"Okay." Xuan Chun said without hesitation, "Anyway, you are also half the owner of this family, so you can be the master."
I thought she was going to refuse, but I didn't expect that she agreed cleanly and neatly. Liu San was a little surprised, and her expression today was much richer than last time.
"Looking at you, are you happy?" he asked tentatively.
"There's nothing unhappy about this slave." Xuan Chun said as she unbuttoned and took off his coat, half-snuggling next to him, and making that kind of infinitely resentful voice, Liu Sanbie had a different feeling.
When she lowered her head to untie the belt buckle at his waist, he couldn't help but reach out to touch her dark hair. Xuanchun lowered her head further, avoiding his hand: "Third Master, the sky is bright and clear——"
"Well, it was me who was abrupt." Liu San was a little disappointed.
"It's in broad daylight. It's not good for people to see it." Xuan Chun whispered. She took a loose cotton silk gown and helped him put it on. Although the words were brief, there was an element of intimacy in them that made Liu San agitated.
The heart is shaking.
He took out a small box from his bag. Inside was a silver powder box. This is a glass mirror powder box mass-produced by Zizhenzhai, specially for the middle market. In fact, it is not hand-made, but batch-made by machine in Lingao.
After stamping and forming, it is sent to Guangzhou for simple manual modification and finally a small mirror is installed. Because it is not labor-intensive, the cost is extremely low.
But this thing is extremely rare in Lingao. Xuanchun was more surprised than happy. She looked at it again and again, opened and closed it. She was speechless for a long time. Finally she put it down:
"The reward from the Third Master is too heavy." Xuanchun shook her head with regret, "I am a girl and I cannot afford it."
"What's wrong with you?" Liu San said, "I've been serving you all this time, and I don't have anything to thank you for. This is just a thank you gift."
Xuanchun still refused to take it. It wasn't that she didn't want it, but she had seen this kind of small compact with glass mirror. It was a fashionable foreign product in the last two years and the price was very high. Neither the wife nor the young lady in her family had one, nor did the Yang family.
Only the wife has it. If a maid takes it, won't she become a target of public criticism?
However, it was not good for Liu San to lose face by blindly rejecting the offer. After much hesitation, he accepted the offer, then knelt down and kowtowed.
"Hey, hey, no need, no need." Liu San thought that it was not that good to feel like he had to be "received" at every turn.
Taking the opportunity to pull her up, Xuanchun squeezed her hand again. Xuanchun did not shake her hand, but whispered: "My hands are thick."
"It doesn't matter." Liu San couldn't think of anything else to say to praise him, "Labor is the most glorious."
"What?"
"Nothing." Liu San quickly changed the topic, "Mr. Yang has taken concubines recently?"
"No, but it's coming soon." Xuan Chun whispered, "Master Yang sent two geishas to Master Yang, and Master Yang liked them very much. The Suo Chunxuan in the garden was built for this."
"Send a karaoke girl?" Liu San couldn't help but think about it. Suddenly he became alert that there have been more and more students in the Yang family recently. This must be investigated. He asked: "The Yang family has added a lot of people. Where did they come from?"
"Most of them come in by themselves, and some come through recommendations from relatives and friends." Xuan Chun didn't take it seriously. "Mr. Yang has become rich, so naturally there are more people who want to come and make a living. There have been a lot of people recently."
As a key enterprise, Runshitang currently recruits employees who have passed the political review in the quarantine camp. Only the slaves of the Yang family have not monitored their origins. It would be bad if a few spies sneak in. This should be written
The report reminds the General Administration of Political Security.
Moreover, the characteristic of traditional enterprises is that they often do not distinguish between family and business. In the traditional employment model, own people occupy a large position: not to mention family members and relatives, apprentices and servants, although they are not related by blood, are also considered "family members". This will be expanded in the future.
Semicolon, new slaves in the house will have a great chance. Runshitang has expanded rapidly recently, and the old clerks in the store have all been promoted to take on more responsibilities. Yang Shixiang has said several times that there are not enough people now.
In the past, Liu San had always been complacent about the joint venture between himself and Runshitang, thinking it was a stroke of genius - a typical "win-win" pattern. But now it seems that this joint venture has left a lot of sequelae.
He made up his mind that Yang Shixiang must not get involved in the personnel affairs of the pharmaceutical factory and Semicolon. Just as he was thinking about what to do about this matter, Xuanchun came back again, with an extra tray in his hand.
Cover the bowl and open the lid to see:
In the bowl is mixed fruit sugar water: papaya, coconut meat, lychee, mango, sago and konjac. There are also many pearl balls floating in it. It looks rich and bright, and after adding crushed ice, it becomes even more refreshing and sweet. This snack and
The headband on Xuanchun's head is also a new fashion brought by the traveling public. Things like sago, konjac and pearl dumplings are products of food factories. The practice is spread from the cooperative's restaurants.
Liu San was a little too hot after leaving, so this bowl of sugar water came just in time. After eating a few mouthfuls, he sat by the window, eating the bowl of sugar water. Looking out the window, he saw green shades whirling and flower shadows swaying. His mood was indescribable.
The openness and relaxation are really the joy of being in the south.
"I made the sugar water, it's not as good as the one in the restaurant." Xuanchun said, "Does the third master have any taboos?"
"No, two legs won't eat people, four legs won't eat the table." Liu San joked, "But the more meat, the better. The less fish and shrimp, the better."
The supplies in the cafeteria are getting better and better. Not only are eggs available every day, but pork is also available once a week. Occasionally, beef is also available. However, the main proteins are fish, shrimp, seafood and soy products. Therefore, the elders are particularly special.
Greedy for meat.
"Okay." Xuanchun agreed.
"Will you come again tonight?"
"If you don't come, no one will bring you food."
"What about after delivery?"
Xuanchun hesitated: "If the master wants me to come, I will come."
Her face was reddish, and she looked both shy and angry, as shy as a little daughter. This kind of coquettish warmth was precisely something that modern men rarely had access to. Liu San was always accompanied by the Lion of Hedong, and even less so.
Tasting such a taste, he couldn't help but feel fascinated. He grabbed her waist and pulled her directly to his side.
The soft and warm body pressed against her, Liu San couldn't help but feel his heart beat. Xuan Chun remained silent, feeling a little uneasy. She had always had the feeling that this Master Liu San had a different kind of emotion for her, and it was not just greed.
A moment of physical pleasure.
Since you have feelings, you are not a ruthless person. When you are young and lonely, should you go on like this and hang your head? You must have a destination. As soon as your mind moves, your attitude changes, and you get closer to Liu San, saying "
"Hmm, um." Liu San moved around her waist and hips, making her ears feel warm and her heart beat.
Liu San touched her face and said, "It's so hot!"
Xuanchun averted her face, but leaned closer to her. It seemed that only by letting him hug her tightly could she feel at ease.
…
Liu San let go of his hand: "Pour me some tea."
Xuanchun quickly stood up, buttoned her waistcoat behind his back, and smoothed her loose hair.
"The tea is cold. Please go and change the tea."
"Just use it cold." Liu San felt hot all over, but it was broad daylight and someone might come in, not to mention there was a Fu Wuben outside, so he had to let go first.
Xuanchun poured out a bowl of cool tea from the teapot, and Liu San took a big sip. It was refreshing, and he suddenly felt refreshed. Thinking of the scene just now, it was a bit like being with a girl under the stairs for the first time in high school.
The feeling of sneaking around. Excitement and fear.
After Xuan Chun left, Liu San made a few phone calls to make arrangements for tomorrow's dinner party and reception. A banquet in a business hall is indispensable, but it's not the point - you can't build a strong country by eating. Cooking
The best in the world is nothing but a fool! Most people think you are all just cooks.
The key point is how to show one's own strength - military exercises? Cannon shooting? Watching movies or visiting factories. Do you want to see the holy ship? Or show him the unfinished 854 project again?
This is a rather troublesome question. It would be too showy to show off nakedly. It is best to let him ask it on his own initiative.
Li Luoyou and his party packed up and settled down. The newly renovated bathroom was an eye-opener for Li Luoyou - the house was decorated entirely with porcelain, and the bathtub and toilet were made of porcelain. He was amazed by this novelty alone. And it was made of porcelain.
The convenience of getting up and the clean environment are unprecedented.
The sensational effect of this bathroom even exceeded the effect of the all-glass window. Not only Gu Baocheng, Quark and others went to visit, but even the servants took the opportunity to go in and take a look. Everyone was puzzled by the hot and cold water that came as soon as it was turned on.
Solution. Where is the water boiled?
However, Quark had some idea. He said that there should be a water pipe leading to a certain reservoir. As for the hot water, there should be a heater or something, and people would be constantly sent to light the fire.
However, he expressed great shock at the fact that porcelain was used for toilets and bathtubs. The value of porcelain in Europe was overestimated, and at first it was worth as much as gold. In China, Kua Kejiu knew that porcelain was not particularly precious in the Ming Dynasty.
It's something that is used to make such a large sanitary ware. The luxury is really unimaginable.
Everyone sincerely admired the Australians' skills.
Li Luoyou happily took a hot bath in the blue and white porcelain bathtub, washed away the hustle and bustle, put on a pair of Chenzhou straw slippers, put on a loose robe and went out for a walk.
Many new flowers and trees have been planted in the courtyard. The climate here is warmer and more humid than in Guangzhou. It is already February, and the courtyard is already lush with flowers and trees. The flowers are in bloom.
There is a perennial gourd in the courtyard. Li Luoyou specially found and transplanted it from outside the city. It is already alive and full of shade.
The servants had already set up a rattan couch and table under the gourd stand. Sitting on the rattan couch, Li Luoyou felt the cool breeze blowing, and the hustle and bustle along the way was swept away.
The leaf sweeper and several servants were waiting under the eaves of the corridor. Gu Baocheng was a nephew and was not allowed to sit. Only Master Han and Quark had seats. Master Han did not dare to do anything, so he only sat on a vine spring stool. Quark, on the other hand, had seats.
He leaned on a rattan chair and drank kvass in big gulps.
"This stuff is delicious, sour, sweet and thirst-quenching." Quark said, pouring a few more ounces of rum into the cup. "I didn't expect there was rum here! Would you like a drink too?"
"I can't drink without eating," Li Luoyou said with a smile. Saoye had already brewed a pot of good new tea with his usual teapot.
"Baocheng!" He ignored Quark, "How do you feel about this trip?"
"Master, firstly, this place is luxurious, and secondly, the place is not peaceful." Gu Baocheng replied cautiously.
"Well," Li Luoyou nodded, "How do you say lavish?"
"Yes," Gu Baocheng responded, "On this road from Bopu to the county seat, there is also river construction. If we don't have hundreds of thousands of dollars, I'm afraid we won't be able to do it."
"Is the ground unstable?"
"There are strict watchtowers along the road, and there are men on guard duty everywhere. Even the drivers on the oxcarts are carrying blunderbuss and swords."
"You are very thoughtful and thoughtful." Li Luoyou agreed, "But whether the public security is good or not cannot be judged by vigilance. With the power of Australians, are we still afraid of a few petty thieves and bandits?"
"so--"
"It's hard to say now." Li Luoyu closed the fan, "We won't know until it goes on the market tomorrow."
Where the ground is rough, the market must be in decline. This cannot be faked. The county town is very deserted, which seems to confirm what Gu Baocheng said, but I heard the servants of the Yang family said that the most prosperous place in the local area is not in the county town, but in Bairen.
Dongmen City outside the city - where Australians live.
Li Luoyou knew that the Australians would treat him well. From the way they arranged their residence so thoughtfully, he knew that this group of people valued him very much.
He has now seen part of the strength of the Australians, but obviously there are more things that he has not seen. Li Luoyou prides himself on being wise and thoughtful. The strengths and weaknesses of the Australians can never be hidden from him.
As they were talking, they saw Sao Ye coming in and announcing: Tonight, Mr. Yang, the owner of Runshitang, is hosting a banquet for the group. There is also an invitation from Liu San, inviting them to do business in Dongmen City tomorrow night.
Went to the hotel for a banquet.
"Who is this Liu San?"
"The second owner of Runshitang, the adopted brother of Shopkeeper Yang of Runshitang. He also visited Foshan last time." Master Han reported back.
"Oh, it's him. This Liu San is probably an Australian, right?" Li Luoyou said, "I thought this guy was a little strange last time in Foshan, and it's true!"