Chapter 74: The Evil Stepmother in the Republic of China (Part 9)
Gu Qingcheng bought a lot of books and newspapers, and was wondering whether to ask the bookstore clerk to help deliver the things to the inn, or spend some money to hire a rickshaw puller.
Just at this moment, a familiar loud voice was heard.
"Commander Ma, it's you!"
Gu Qingcheng turned around and smiled out of habit.
only--
Hiss! It hurts! The redness and swelling at the corners of her mouth made it painful for her to even smile.
Therefore, it was not unfair for her to cheat the Li family.
The original owner made a stupid mistake and was "killed" by someone, so he has learned a lesson.
But what about Gu Qingcheng? She had to bear all this just after receiving the news. She felt wronged just thinking about it.
Huoshui: ...You look like a villain, and you still have the nerve to "feel wronged"? He secretly complained, but he didn't dare to really argue with Gu Qingcheng.
This person has a very dark heart and a very vicious mouth.
To be honest, seeing with my own eyes that Gu Qingcheng had just come up with the sinister plan of dragging the Li family into the lawsuit as soon as she came across, the CPU who was causing the trouble was a little scared.
Alas, it turns out that it’s not just humans who are afraid of evil people.
Even if it's artificial intelligence, I dare not mess with this kind of person who is obviously not easy to mess with! "My name is Gu Qingcheng, you can call me Gu."
Gu Qingcheng put away her smile, but gave people a very friendly feeling.
Ma Dabing didn't want to see Gu Qingcheng's pig-headed face, so his eyes began to roll around.
He saw the pile of things at Gu Qingcheng's feet and asked, "Did you buy all these?"
Wow, she is worthy of being the daughter of a wealthy family.
After the family property was divided and they had money, they didn't buy clothes or jewelry, but bought books instead.
Ma Dabing had never been to school and was completely illiterate, but he particularly respected people who knew books.
In the court during the day, although this Gu looked weak, her thinking was very clear.
The most important thing is that this woman is cruel enough.
She should know the nature of the government, and she should even have heard of the name of Commander Ma.
So, she sued her husband directly.
She took advantage of County Magistrate Zhou's greed and Ma Dabing's "willfulness" and successfully bit off a piece of meat from the Li family.
Just this calculation and this ruthlessness are enough to show that this woman is not simple.
Ma Dabing didn't feel bad about it.
The fact that he was able to rise from a private with no foundation to become a commander was not due to brute force or luck.
He relies on his brain! Being illiterate doesn't mean he is a fool.
Perhaps even in the court, Ma Dabing had not yet realized how powerful Gu Qingcheng was.
But after leaving the court, Ma Dabing slaughtered the Li family and had a "celebration wine" with County Magistrate Zhou in the evening. County Magistrate Zhou gave him some advice in words and deeds, and Ma Dabing finally realized that -
Oh shit!
The woman from the Li family is not simple.
He might have been used, but Ma Dabing was not ashamed or angry. Instead, he felt admiration.
A weak woman actually dared to plot against the rough guy who led the troops to fight, and succeeded. This is her ability.
After drinking and dividing the spoils, Ma Dabing came out of County Magistrate Zhou's house and strolled towards his own residence.
When passing by the bookstore, Ma Dabing subconsciously took a few more glances.
It was a place he seldom visited, yet was very awed by.
"Oh, right, in the court during the day, that Gu said something about General Fu Bo, and also about dying on the battlefield."
“These things should all be in the book.”
"How about I go for a walk too?"
Ma Dabing thought so and actually stepped into the bookstore.
As a result, he saw Gu Qingcheng coming towards him.
"When I was in the Li family, I didn't know much about these things. Now that I'm living alone with my son, I need to learn more about the outside world."
Gu Qingcheng's voice was gentle, and she exuded a scholarly air.
Ma Dabing didn't understand what "a man of culture is naturally elegant" meant, but he just felt that this Gu was very charming and looked like a cultured person.
"Can these help you understand the outside world?"
Ma Dabing is illiterate, but he is very respectful of books that represent culture.
I often hear those pedantic writers say that there is gold and beauties in books.
Ma Dabing didn't understand, and was just confused: How could such a book contain gold and beauties? At this moment, he heard Gu Qingcheng say that books can help people understand the outside world, and he felt even more confused and awe-inspiring.
"Yes, there are current affairs news in the newspapers, so we can understand the situation outside."
Gu Qingcheng was very patient and did not at all despise Ma Dabing for being an illiterate old man.
"In fact, it's not just current affairs news. Some news, even the trivial things about family life, can reveal some information."
"Even advertisements or missing person notices can yield some findings."
"For example, this divorce announcement seems to be just a personal matter, but this sentence mentions July leaving the capital..."
Gu Qingcheng pulled out a newspaper from a few years ago from the pile of old newspapers.
She pointed to an article the size of a tofu block and said, "This is a newspaper from the sixth year of the Republic of China. In July, a major event happened in the capital."
Zhang Xun's restoration!
"This divorce announcement mentioned this matter indirectly."
"There are also some advertisements for renting and buying houses, and you can also learn whether the local situation is stable from them."
When the situation is good and society is stable, housing prices will be high.
On the contrary, the price will be lower.
"You can associate a divorce announcement with current political events?"
Ma Dabing's eyes widened.
It's not that he had never seen scholars before, but the scholars he was familiar with, such as the candidates of the previous dynasty and the talented men of the Republic of China, were only able to recite some tongue-twisting poems or shake their pens.
However, the Gu in front of him was able to extract the information he needed from simple texts.
What is this? Isn't this the Zhuge Kongming mentioned in the opera?
He is a good strategist with a wealth of wisdom and a great ability to plan and calculate.
Gu Qingcheng smiled and said nothing.
If you say anything at this time, it will either appear hypocritical or arrogant.
It is best to just smile and say nothing! "Amazing! This cultured person is amazing!"
Ma Dabing looked at Gu Qingcheng with a burning gaze.
Without any color, it is just pure admiration - talent! This is real talent.
It was the first time that Ma Dabing looked at a woman without looking at her face. It was also the first time that he realized that women could be very powerful.
There is no mistake in the poem, post, content, and read the book on 6, 9, and bar!
"Commander Ma, thank you for your praise."
Gu Qingcheng replied modestly, and then deliberately showed an embarrassed expression.
"What? Are you in trouble?"
Ma Dadan's reaction was quite sharp.
Seeing Gu Qingcheng's expression, he said generously, "If you need anything, just tell me!"
Ma Dabing had an idea in his mind, and he looked particularly "generous".
"Oh, it's my greed that made me want to buy more books and newspapers, but I forgot that my strength is limited."
Gu Qingcheng said this embarrassedly, but her eyes were wandering over the pile of books and newspapers.
"You can't carry these things?"
Under Gu Qingcheng's suggestion, Ma Dabing very "smartly" discovered the problem.
"Commander Ma, you are so wise!"
Gu Qingcheng praised me with a hint of exaggeration, "You have a keen eye. You guessed my difficulty before I even opened my mouth to ask for it."
"Haha! Hahaha! My eyes are poisonous!"
A keen eye should also be a good word.
Ma Dabing was praised by a cultured person like Gu Qingcheng, and his pride almost doubled.
He laughed out loud, without any intention of being modest.
"Come here, help Ms. Gu send these back--"
Ma Dabing paused for a moment because he didn't know where Gu Qingcheng lived.
Gu Qingcheng quickly took over the conversation, "Room A on the third floor of Fengyuan Hotel. I'm staying there temporarily."
"Oh yes! Send these to the Fengyuan Inn."
Ma ordered boldly.
"yes!"
The four soldiers tapped their heels hard, accepted the order respectfully, then each of them picked up two bundles and went directly to Fengyuan Hotel.
"Thank you, Commander Ma! Commander Ma, you are indeed a good official who loves the people like his own children."
Gu Qingcheng hurriedly thanked him.
No matter what Ma Dadan was thinking, the fact was that he was helped! "Haha! What's the point of being a good official or a bad official? I can't read a single word, I can't even write my own name."
Ma Dabao scratched his head.
He followed the trend and combed his hair back.
After applying thick mousse, her hair is shiny and oily.
Gu Qingcheng took the opportunity to take a look at the man. He was about forty years old, with a sturdy build and slightly dark skin.
A wide belt was tied around the slightly protruding belly, with a leather holster hanging on the belt.
The holster should contain a weapon.
"Mu Cang! This is Mu Cang!"
The source of trouble was deep in the sea of consciousness, and he excitedly gave Gu Qingcheng some scientific information.
Gu Qingcheng: "Shut up! Keep quiet!"
There are so many new things in this era, and she will learn about them in detail.
There is no need for "reminders" here and there that are causing trouble.
Huoshui:... Humph, you don’t know how to appreciate a good person.
After complaining, the troublemaker still shut his mouth.
"It only takes one person to lead troops in battle. No one stipulates that a general must be knowledgeable."
Gu Qingcheng said seriously, "Just because you can't read doesn't mean you don't have the ability."
"Firstly, the conditions do not allow it, and secondly, every inch has its own strengths and weaknesses..."
This time, Gu Qingcheng did not deliberately exaggerate, but instead spoke in a soothing and reasonable manner.
Ma Dabing's smile became even brighter, and the corners of his mouth were almost stretched to his ears. "Haha! That's a good point you made. I love it!"
That's right. He is a man who carries a gun and fights in wars. It's enough for him to be able to fight. Why does he have to learn to write?
His hands prefer to wield a broadsword rather than hold a pen.
This is a truly cultured person. He doesn't look down on others just because he has read two books, but is able to speak reasonably and logically.
Finally, he met such a "scholar" who didn't annoy him. Ma Dabing had an idea, "Well, Ms. Gu, can you do me a favor?"
"What is it? I will help you as long as I can do it!"
Gu Qingcheng is like an enthusiastic friend.
But she was still very careful when she spoke - if I can do it, I can help! If I can't do it, I can only apologize.
"Yes! You can! You can do it!"
Ma Dabao rubbed his hands, smiled, and made his request...
PS: Asking for monthly ticket, ┗|｀O′|┛嗷~~
(End of this chapter)
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