Zhao Heng disagreed and stood beside Liang Shuyan: "Auntie, I think that if we're going to build a house, we should build it well. If we use stones in the yard, it won't get muddy when it rains, and it will be easier to clean. Dad, please help Auntie talk about the price!"
Shopkeeper Shi felt a little dizzy. He had never encountered such a generous customer in all the years he had been in business. Now this woman actually wanted to buy two square meters of pebbles, so of course he couldn't miss this opportunity.
"Since that's the case, I'll give you a huge discount because of the magistrate. It's originally 850 per cubic meter, but now it's 700 per cubic meter. How about that? I'll personally bring the workers to help with the installation and make sure it's done beautifully for you."
At first, Liang Shuyan hesitated about the price, but after hearing what the shopkeeper said, she no longer hesitated and said with a smile, "Okay, since the shopkeeper is so generous, then so be it. Deliver both kinds of stones to Daling Village. By the way, deliver the triangular stones for the foundation first. The workers are waiting to open the door."
Then, Liang Shuyan followed Manager Shi into the house and sat down at the table. He then took out a piece of paper and a pen and handed them to Liang Shuyan: "Take a look, this is our receipt. If there are no problems, you can sign and put your fingerprint on it."
Liang Shuyan glanced at Manager Shi with admiration: "I really didn't expect you to be so good at business. You even have your own format for receipts. And when customers come, they only need to fill out an accurate form. How convenient and time-saving!"
After a brief exchange of pleasantries, the magistrate said, "Alright, now that you've reached a deal, we'll be leaving. I have many matters to attend to at the county office, so we won't disturb your business any longer, haha!"
Shopkeeper Shi never expected that the magistrate would bring him such a large business deal. He turned around and glanced at the gemstone that someone had given him a few days ago. The gemstone looked crystal clear but was not very useful. However, he thought it would be good to give it to the magistrate, since he would need the magistrate's help more often in the future.
He then handed a black lacquered wooden box from the table to the magistrate: "Sir, look, you are the people's father and mother official. You have taken time out of your busy schedule to bring me a business deal. As a token of my gratitude, I would like to give you this small gift. I hope you will accept it!"
The magistrate quickly declined, saying, "What are you saying? This was just something I said casually. Why do you take it so seriously? You just said that I am the local official, so I can't accept your things. If you are sincere, you can dump any waste from your stone quarry on the road in front of your gate. If the road is easier to walk on, won't your business increase?"
On the donkey cart, Liang Shuyan looked at the county magistrate not far away and found it somewhat amusing. Seeing that the county magistrate had come empty-handed, she knew that this honest official would surely refuse.
"Our county magistrate actually refused their kindness; he truly is an upright official."
The magistrate slowly sat on the donkey cart, shaking his head: "Don't laugh at me. It was Zhao Heng who asked me to do this. Otherwise, I wouldn't have known you were going to build a house. Besides, it's just a matter of saying a few words. How could I accept his gifts? What if someone sees me and reports me?"
"But didn't everyone see that?"
Zhao Heng, sitting behind, glanced at the county magistrate and said, "Auntie, don't say that. I saw it. I have evidence in hand. My father wouldn't dare to offend me. If others don't dare to report it, would I dare to report it?"
Liang Shuyan poked Zhao Heng's head: "You brat, how can you treat your father like this? Your father isn't the kind of person who embezzles or takes bribes."
Zhao Heng laughed heartily: "Oh dear, when did you become so knowledgeable about my father? I didn't even know about this! It's such a pity. When will my father find a stepmother like you? Then I, as his son, can finally rest easy."
These words infuriated the county magistrate, who then shook his head helplessly and remained silent.
Liang Shuyan knew what Zhao Heng was up to, but what could she say at this moment? Saying too much might lead to misunderstandings.
The fields by the roadside are lush and green, and the sound of the wind blowing through the crops is truly the most beautiful music in the world!
Liang Shuyan sat on the donkey cart, the sound of the wheels blending with the sound of the wind blowing through the crops, creating a beautiful scene.
Inside the martial arts school, a crowd had gathered, all watching a beggar's skills. The child, who was about six years old, was wearing a tattered coat, had a dirty face, and was holding a long stick. He had come to the martial arts school to beg, and Jin Erniu, seeing how pitiful the child was, took him inside.
This young boy was quite ambitious. He patted his chest and said, "I don't want to eat your food for free. I want to trade my long stick for food. Is that alright, uncle?"
The onlookers were curious about the child, who was just over six years old and still a little beggar. He probably didn't have much strength left, let alone the ability to wield a long stick; he was sallow and thin.
"Haha, little beggar, talking nonsense. You can even wield a long stick? Do you have the strength? Can you?"
"Perhaps, I think this child has received guidance from a master. Look at the way he holds the stick; it's clearly different from other beggars."
"Then let's make room for this child and let him give it a try!"
The child started twirling the long stick, spinning it in his hand with a whooshing sound. You could hardly see the stick at all, which showed how fast it was going. And even after more than an hour, he still hadn't stopped.
Deputy General Xiao's eyes widened: "Huh? This kid is so young, where did he learn such skills? Look, he's been spinning this stick for over an hour and he still hasn't stopped. It shows how strong his wrist is!"
Jin Erniu couldn't help but sigh, "I really didn't expect that after recruiting so many martial arts practitioners, not a single one of them could reach the level of this child. This shows that our requirements for recruiting people are too low!"
The child finally stopped playing with the stick. As if nothing had happened, he held the stick in his hand and politely kowtowed to Director Kim: "I'm done playing. Director, may I eat now?"
Jin Erniu called out to the person next to him, "Go, prepare a bowl of noodles and something good to eat."
The child looked at Jin Erniu happily and said, "Thank you, Uncle. Are all the people in the martial arts school learning martial arts?"
"Yes, that's right, they're all here to learn martial arts."
The child blinked and said, "Uncle, I've finished eating. Can I have a fight with them?"
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