Chapter 320: Recruiting
Chapter 320: Chapter 320: Recruiting
Zhou Gang naturally wouldn’t back down just because of a few words, "We’re not in a rush either, we can wait for Young Lord Gu, don’t worry. When the time comes, even if we invite the escort agency, we’ll share the burden."
He made it clear he wouldn’t take advantage, so surely Gu Baijiang couldn’t find another excuse to refuse?
"Mr. Zhou, where are you off to for a fortune?" Chen Dafu asked with a smile, "If there’s something good, don’t forget to pull in us poor brothers."
Zhou Gang, "This damn place, where is there a chance to make a fortune?
It’s just some of my wife’s business, when it’s time to spend, one must spend. Otherwise, if you save frugally all your life, the only one you will shortchange is yourself."
Chen Dafu pretended not to hear the sarcasm in his tone, smiling and nodding, "Mr. Zhou is right, never expected Mrs. Zhou to be an invisible magnate, really didn’t notice before.
I thought Mrs. Zhou had given you a bit more of the family inheritance. To be honest, Mrs. Zhou treats you quite well, treating you and her biological son equally. Such a stepmother is truly rare.
When Mr. Zhou returns to the capital, you must be filial to her, after all, she raised you single-handedly, surely Mr. Zhou understands gratitude."
What background does Mrs. Zhou have that everyone doesn’t know? With her declining family, not even a single person appeared to see her off, where did she get her assets?
Gu Baijiang watched their exchange, pondering whether to find an excuse to leave, unexpectedly, the two couldn’t overpower each other and both looked at him.
"Young Lord Gu, we serve the same dynasty. What are your plans next?"
"What else can I plan? Find a place to enjoy my old age." Gu Baijiang gave a bitter smile, reaching out to stroke his hideous scar, seemingly telling them that his political career was hopeless.
Zhou Gang seemed not to notice, "Young Lord Gu, you speak modestly, the Gu Family can’t do without you. With your great talent, there will always be a place to deploy it."
After speaking, he glanced at Chen Dafu, if it wasn’t for this guy getting in the way, he might have succeeded today.
Chen Dafu, "Right, Mr. Zhou is correct, I also admire Young Lord Gu for a long time and would like to have a long talk with you. When are you available? Let’s have a candlelit night chat."
Gu Baijiang looked at them warily, "You two really overestimate me. If you want someone to entertain you, go elsewhere, I won’t be accompanying."
These two are up to no good, he had already ordered his family to stay away, yet hadn’t expected them to focus on him.
Speaking, Gu Baijiang bypassed them and headed toward the village entrance for more information to see if there were news from the capital.
Chen Dafu didn’t care and followed up, "Young Lord Gu, are you headed to the county city? We’re on the same path."
"I’m just taking a walk to the village entrance, not on the same road, Mr. Chen, please go your own way." Gu Baijiang picked up his pace; since his exile, his body has grown stronger than before, walking briskly without gasping, possibly his only gain.
Chen Dafu pouted and turned to walk toward other households, he really had to make a trip to the city today.
Originally wanting to hoodwink Gu Baijiang into accompanying him, to also figure out why Ming Peifeng hadn’t visited the village recently.
Zhou Gang stood for a while, then caught up with Gu Baijiang, "Young Lord Gu, let’s chat."
"I don’t see anything worth talking about between us." Gu Baijiang had business to attend to, naturally unwilling to involve in small talk.
"I know you chose to be loyal to the Third Prince," Zhou Gang finally lost patience, eager to use the Gu Family as a token of loyalty, "but so much time has passed, and the Third Prince hasn’t done much for you. You took the blame for him, yet he doesn’t appreciate your sacrifice."
Gu Baijiang stopped and looked at him, ever since the Third Prince’s identity was exposed, his connection with the Third Prince wasn’t a secret.
"That’s between me and the Third Prince, Mr. Zhou should mind his own business first."
"I’m quite well," Zhou Gang didn’t catch his double entendre, starting to persuade, "Actually, if Young Lord Gu is willing, there’s someone who can help Young Lord Gu return to his former position, even get promoted."
Gu Baijiang halted, looking at him, "Oh, didn’t expect Mr. Zhou to hide his light under a bushel."
"Not at all, it’s just thinking for the sake of the children and grandchildren, unable to bear seeing them suffer." News has already arrived from the Crown Prince’s side, Gu Baijiang hasn’t handed over what he holds, motivating him to strive to win him over.
Previously, the Crown Prince’s people thought of destroying what they couldn’t have, but ultimately couldn’t resort to killing. After all, they are now impoverished.
"You see, so much time has passed without substantial help from the Third Prince, but the Crown Prince said that if you are willing to pledge allegiance, besides arranging Young Lord Gu well, your two grandsons can be exceptionally promoted."
Gu Baijiang laughed coldly in his heart, the Crown Prince really has a big mouth, even the Emperor wouldn’t say such things, yet he isn’t even the Crown Prince.
Still as foolish as ever, unsurprisingly few people are loyal to him.
Only a fool like Zhou Gang would be dazzled by these grand promises.
"Please kindly inform Mr. Zhou, I myself have few talents, afraid to trouble the Crown Prince.
As for the affairs of the children and grandchildren, they must rely on their own hard work, not troubling the Crown Prince nor contending with the officials at court."
Zhou Gang was stumped by these words, at the time he didn’t feel anything, now it seemed odd?
Indeed, even the Emperor cannot decide whoever becomes any official, the Crown Prince seems less genuine.
But whatever the case, he is still his new master, appearances need preserving, "Haha, maybe I misheard, but Young Lord Gu, don’t rush to conclusions, I will inquire properly for you."
Gu Baijiang gave him a deep look and turned to walk outside the village.
Zhou Gang felt a chill, "What a nuisance? If not for the things you hold that the Crown Prince needs, who would wish to see your ugly face."
However, he then furrowed his brow tightly, things not having been settled, his stepmother already returned to the capital, feeling uneasy, unable to manage both ends.
He had a foreboding, if he doesn’t hurry back to the capital, things will turn disastrous.
Looking back at the courtyard of the Gu Family, he gritted his teeth and walked over.
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Here winter is sunny for a while, rainy for a while, but the temperature isn’t very low.
Bai Suihe looked at the fine drizzle outside and asked, "How many days has this rain been falling?"
Dongmei thought for a moment and replied, "Seems like seven or eight days, looks like it will rain for several more days.
Previously I asked the village aunt, she said sometimes it rains for a month here, especially after Kai Chun, sunny days become rarer."
Fortunately, they had set up a stove beforehand, preventing excessive dampness.