"Yanei, where do you get your information from?"
"We have people in the Jurchen area, but I can't tell you their names. Keep it a secret."
"Even I can't know?"
Gao Yanei nodded seriously: "Don't blame me, brother. This is the confidentiality system established by Wang Dong. I can't tell anyone except him."
Zhang Shixun smiled and waved his hand, "Since it's a confidentiality system, I won't ask any more questions."
It’s a good thing that Gao Yanei was able to get into the role quickly.
The importance of the intelligence system is self-evident.
Wang Dong appointed Gao Yanei as the so-called director of the intelligence bureau, and his intention is self-evident.
Gao Yanei is just a puppet on the stage.
Wang Dong was the one hiding behind and pulling the strings.
Cunning guy.
Zhang Shixun looked at Gao Yanei and said seriously, "Yanei, I'm actually a little reserved about Wang Dong handing the intelligence network over to you. You should know the reason even without me telling you. However, since you're willing to do it, why not give it a try? I hope you can do a good job."
"Brother, I feel like I have a match now."
"Oh! There's actually another comparison. Tell me about it."
"As the saying goes, a prodigal son who returns is worth more than gold. I am that prodigal son who returns."
Zhang Shixun laughed heartily and patted him on the shoulder, saying, "That's a good analogy. I hope you, the prodigal son who has turned over a new leaf, can achieve great things in the future."
"I will."
The two chatted for a while, and then Gao Yanei stood up and said goodbye.
He left through the back door.
After seeing Gao Yanei off, Zhang Shixun took Hei Wuchang and San Gou to the Paradise Restaurant.
Today, business in this paradise on earth is not as good as before.
The main reason was that Zhang Shixun was too busy and had no time to come to the restaurant to play the video.
Many people come here for this.
Secondly, when the Jin soldiers besieged the city, many wealthy people fled to the south to avoid the war. The wealthy people who stayed behind had their money plundered by the court, leaving them with no money left.
The restaurant is now completely managed by Zheng Rongrong.
Although the lights were on and it was dinner time, there were only a few customers in the first-floor hall, with only a few tables of guests.
The private rooms on the second floor were all full, as they all came to listen to music.
The background music here plays in a loop from morning to night, attracting many literati, dignitaries, and wealthy businessmen who are interested in culture.
According to Zheng Rongrong, even the ministers in the court are frequent visitors here.
As soon as I reached the third floor, Zheng Rongrong came to greet me.
"Sir, you haven't been here for a long time."
There was some resentment in her eyes.
"Times are tough, things are complicated, and I'm busy all day. I don't have time."
Zhang Shixun said as he looked at her.
Zheng Rongrong has changed a lot. She has become more beautiful and her temperament has also changed a lot. Her manners are elegant and dignified, and she has a hint of aristocratic nobility.
As expected of someone who had served the Queen, he had received a complete education in court etiquette.
"Sir, how come you have time today?"
"I want to host a banquet here today."
"Anyone who can be invited to a banquet by an official must not be a simple person."
Zhang Shixun sat down on the sofa and asked with a smile, "Why do you think so?"
Zheng Rongrong took the tray brought by a waitress, placed it gently on the coffee table, picked up the teapot and poured him a cup of tea.
"Your Excellency is a man of heaven, with high standards. The person you invite to a banquet must be extraordinary."
Zhang Shixun picked up the teacup, took a sip, and said with a smile, "Looking too high doesn't seem to be a compliment."
“But it’s not derogatory.”
Seeing that she was still standing there to make the rules, Zhang Shixun hurriedly said, "Don't stand there anymore. Sit down and have a cup of tea with me."
"How can a slave have a place in front of the master?"
This sentence has a double entendre.
Zhang Shixun glanced at her and said with a guilty conscience: "Rongrong, I already have Li Shishi and Ding Dusai, if..."
Zheng Rongrong didn't wait for him to finish his words and rushed to say, "Sir, I don't want any status, as long as you treat me well."
When Zhang Shixun heard this, his expression froze.
Don’t want status?
What does it mean?
Zheng Rongrong clearly meant that she wanted to be his woman, but he didn't have to marry her.
Isn’t this what people in later generations call a mistress?
Zhang Shixun quickly advised, "Rongrong, this idea is not a good one. You are still young and beautiful. You can find a good man and start a family with ease, taking care of your husband and children."
Zheng Rongrong lowered her head, blushing, and said, "In my eyes, there is only...only my husband. There is no room for anyone else."
It’s over!
Zheng Rongrong fell into unrequited love and couldn't extricate herself.
Zhang Shixun wanted to persuade her, but he opened his mouth but didn't know what to say.
Just when things were awkward, I heard footsteps on the stairs and it was Zhang Shuye coming.
As soon as he came in, he said, "Shixun, you actually call this restaurant a paradise on earth. You really don't know how high the heavens are and how deep the earth is."
Zhang Shixun stood up and said, "Mr. Zhang, whether it is a paradise on earth or not, I will comment on it after you leave."
"I've long heard that Shixun can bring the fairyland to the mortal world. Could it be that today I can feast my eyes on it?"
"Haha! If Mr. Zhang wants to see it, what's the difficulty?"
While instructing Zheng Rongrong to prepare food and wine, Zhang Shixun invited him to sit on the sofa.
"Mr. Zhang, you have been very hardworking and meritorious in handling Shi Qian's case. What rank will the court give you?"
Zhang Shixun poured him a cup of tea.
"He's the prefect of Dengzhou and also the chief administrator of the Southern Circuit." Zhang Shuye took the glass teacup, examined it carefully, and sighed, "How extravagant! They're using glass cups as tea sets."
Zhang Shixun smiled and said, "This thing was made by my cousin. It's no longer a luxury item. Nowadays, many people in the capital already have a complete set of glass cups at home."
Zhang Shuye said, "I once asked the price in the market. A glass cup costs several thousand taels of silver. Ordinary people simply can't afford it."
"It's expensive because the quantity is still small. Over time, it will become cheaper and cheaper and gradually enter the homes of ordinary people."
"If that happens, it will benefit all people in the world."
While the two were talking, a table of food and wine had already been set.
Zheng Rongrong cooked the meal herself.
Zhang Shixun invited Zhang Shuye to sit down at the table and said with a smile, "Mr. Zhang, my family's dishes are cooked in a unique way that you won't find elsewhere."
"Really? I'd like to savor it."
After they had a few drinks, Zhang Shuye asked, "Where is the fairyland you mentioned?"
Zhang Shixun pointed casually, "Look! Isn't it here?"
Then, a magnificent scenery appeared on the white wall to the west, with green mountains, green waters, pavilions and towers.
"Puff!" Zhang Shuye spat a mouthful of wine onto the ground, his face flushing as he asked, "This... is this the Heavenly Palace?"
"Not really, it can only be called the fairyland."
Zhang Shixun has lied many times, but now he can tell lies without changing his expression or heart beating.
Zhang Shuye opened his eyes wide and looked at the picturesque image greedily.
Zhang Shixun has seen this kind of expression many times.
"Mr. Zhang, stop staring and eat your food."
"Oh!" Zhang Shuye picked up the chopsticks and picked up a mouthful of food at random.
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