Chapter 94: The Evil Stepmother in the Republic of China (Twenty-nine)
Gu Qingcheng didn’t care whether her neighbors were top-notch or not, nor did she pay attention to what they were criticizing.
She learned that the person outside was Ma Yong, and without delay, she put on her veil and opened the door.
"The General's arrival brings honor to my humble abode."
She greeted Ma Yong with a smile.
Ma Yong glanced at Gu Qingcheng's eyes and saw that her eyebrows were curved. She was not angry at all about what happened in the morning, nor did she vent her anger on others. He let out a sigh of relief.
Fortunately, Ms. Gu is a sensible person.
"Ms. Gu, haha, I never come to your temple for no reason."
Ma Yong laughed and tested the question in a joking tone.
Gu Qingcheng's eyes flashed, "General, you are joking. When we were in the county, you helped us several times. My mother and I are extremely grateful."
"If you need anything, just tell me!"
Gu Qingcheng thought about it on the way back.
She can help with Ma Yong’s matter.
It wasn't that she took the opportunity to show off, or felt that she had won the friendship of the two foreigners, Bayer and Felix.
But through her interactions with these foreigners at the horse farm, Gu Qingcheng gained some understanding of the temperament of these foreigners.
These people seem to be very gentlemanly and are very sincere in treating their friends.
But deep down they are all profit-oriented.
As long as they can gain benefits, then they are good friends! Ma Yong wants Western-style weapons, while Bayer, Felix and others want money! Perhaps in the eyes of many Chinese people in this era, foreigners have the support of a powerful motherland, and they seem to be very rich and are all superior people.
Actually, it is not.
Just like Mr. Bayer, he has a good social status and economic income in China.
But why was he still so obsessed with horse racing? Besides interest, was there no reason for money? Gu Qingcheng could see clearly that after she and Bayer won a horse race, the serious gentleman from Country D had a fanatical look in his eyes.
And Mr. Felix, it is also very obvious that he is "arrogant at first and respectful later".
Why? Money, of course.
As their ancients said, “Man dies for money”.
No matter how "noble" a person is, he cannot escape the desire for yellow and white things!
Warlords like Ma Yong had money but couldn't buy weapons.
Firstly, they really have no connections.
Secondly, they have a wrong understanding of foreigners.
I always feel that foreigners are not short of money, and it seems too materialistic to talk about money all the time.
Gu Qingcheng can help with both of these matters, so Ma Yong’s problem will naturally not be a problem!
After figuring out all the key points, Gu Qingcheng, contrary to her hesitation at the racecourse, became very positive.
Ma Yong misunderstood, and thought that Gu Qingcheng really cared about his "favor" to her, so he was willing to help her even though it was difficult.
"Ms. Gu!"
This person is truly sincere.
She is so grateful and must be a good woman with affection and righteousness.
With a control group like MISS Chen, Ma Yong felt that Gu Qingcheng was more reliable.
However, now is not the time to talk about this.
The most important thing is to establish relations with foreigners and then buy sufficient weapons.
He has enough brothers under his command, but he lacks weapons.
If the weapons are in place, hmm, Overseer—
Ma Yong concealed his ambition and pleaded in his eyes, "Since Ms. Gu said so, I won't be shy."
"I think with your intelligence, Ms. Gu, you can see that I want to make friends with Mr. Felix."
"He is Mr. Bach's personal doctor. Mr. Bach is a big businessman. Not only does he resell machinery, he also has connections in the military of Country D..."
Ma Yong told Gu Qingcheng in detail what he had heard from MISS Chen.
Eh? Miss Chen isn't totally useless.
At least he got some useful information from her.
Not bad, not bad. My Western food and coffee were not in vain. I finally got some of my money back.
Gu Qingcheng nodded, "General, I understand what you mean."
The only reason I got to know Mr. Felix was to have him as my introducer.
The person Ma Yong really wanted to curry favor with was Mr. Bach.
"General, you should have heard me at the racecourse. I have made an appointment with Mr. Bayer and Mr. Felix."
Gu Qingcheng said softly.
Ma Yong nodded quickly, "Yes, we will go to the horse farm tomorrow." He was also planning to go.
"Tomorrow at the races, I'll find a chance to put you in touch with Mr. Felix."
Gu Qingcheng finally gave a clear attitude.
"Yes! That's what I mean!"
Ma Yong laughed, he still looked carefree and innocent.
But then he added, "If I could treat Mr. Felix to a meal, that would be even better!"
Chinese people have always had the habit of "talking business" over the wine table.
Banquets and the like can indeed bring people closer together.
As a lady of an aristocratic family, Gu Qingcheng knew how to host banquets and entertain guests, which was a skill she had acquired since childhood.
only--
"You can have dinner. General, how and where would you like to treat us?"
Gu Qingcheng is familiar with ancient etiquette, but is not very proficient in Western etiquette of this era.
However, even if Gu Qingcheng learned it, if she were asked to host a banquet, she would still prefer the "Chinese style".
Firstly, one should not “play to one’s weaknesses and avoid one’s strengths” because one is good at something; secondly, the ancient native Gu Qingcheng could not say “what is national is also global”.
She felt that the Chinese should follow the Chinese etiquette and norms instead of being a weirdo.
Secondly, Gu Qingcheng has the confidence and pride of a Chinese, and she can learn advanced Western knowledge.
But she always firmly believed that in terms of culture and other aspects, the Chinese people are the real "experts".
However, after coming to this novel world and coming into contact with this unique era, Gu Qingcheng sadly discovered that the people in this world were painful and contradictory.
Their spiritual world is inferior and empty.
There is no mistake in the poem, post, content, and read the book on 6, 9, and bar!
Some even began to become distorted and paranoid to the extreme.
Yes, backward old ideas and feudal customs should indeed be abandoned.
Not to mention those radical fighters, even a pure ancient person like Gu Qingcheng could not agree with foot binding and the eight-legged essay system for selecting scholars.
But you can't be too extreme and deny it completely.
When Gu Qingcheng was reading the newspaper, she actually saw some celebrities, experts and scholars advocating the abolition of Chinese characters.
Gu Qingcheng: ...EXCUSE ME?
She is someone who has experienced the great integration of the North and the South. She knows too well the essence of Chinese culture and the roots of the Chinese people.
And now, those people are actually going to cut off their own foundation! Gu Qingcheng simply couldn't imagine it.
Of course, as she gained a deeper understanding of this era and the people of that era, she gradually came to understand the "pain" of those people.
I feel sorry for their misfortune and I am angry at their lack of resistance!
They should love this country in their hearts, but the cruel reality makes them unable to feel the confidence and courage that the country should give to its people.
Coincidentally, Gu Qingcheng was an ancient native who had witnessed and even created a prosperous dynasty with her own hands. She was a truly great man.
"Why not let those people see how splendid and brilliant our Celestial Empire's thousands of years of culture is!"
Gu Qingcheng already had an idea in her mind, but she did not reveal it when she communicated with Ma Yong.
She pretended to be embarrassed and said, "Although I have learned some foreign languages, I don't have a deep understanding of Western etiquette."
Having said this, Gu Qingcheng deliberately paused for a moment.
She carefully considered her words and said slowly, "General, I think that even if I understand the etiquette very well, it is not easy to hold a Western-style banquet."
Gu Qingcheng also asked back, "General, do you think it's appropriate for us Chinese to wear Western clothes and eat Western food? Are we used to it?"
Ma Yong subconsciously shook his head. Damn it, a good steak, stewed with potatoes, and braised into beef, wouldn’t it be delicious?
Why must we eat bloody water half-cooked? And the coffee was really unpalatable. Ma Yong thought it would be better to drink tea leaves soaked in water.
"Also, those foreigners live this way, and they've seen it too much and are tired of it. If we change the way we live, will they find it more novel?"
Gu Qingcheng began to guide consciously.
Instead of blindly catering to others, imitating others and looking like a clown, it is better to confidently show what you are good at.
Maybe there will be unexpected surprises.
Gu Qingcheng said a lot of things in a patient and persuasive manner.
"That makes sense! What Ms. Gu said makes sense!"
Ma Yong was slowly brainwashed by Gu Qingcheng.
Moreover, although Ma Yong is illiterate, he still has the pride of a soldier in his bones.
Every time he saw the warlord following the foreigners servilely like a lapdog, he actually felt quite uncomfortable.
Once upon a time, in his mind, the governor had always been a general who was decisive, mighty and domineering.
Only when he knew that he had been promoted and was qualified to accompany the governor to the foreigners' cocktail party did he see that the arrogant and overbearing governor actually had another weak and ridiculous side.
A mountain in my heart collapsed.
If possible, Ma Yong would never want to become the second commander-in-chief.
"…But, will those foreigners like it? Will it be too offensive?"
Ma Yong was still a little nervous when he heard Gu Qingcheng tell him to try to face foreigners with an equal attitude.
There is no way. Our country has been weak for a long time, and the fear of foreigners is deep-rooted.
This time he had his own request, and Ma Yong became increasingly unconfident.
"You want to buy weapons, they sell weapons to make money, it's a business."
Gu Qingcheng continued to brainwash.
When doing business, who is more noble or more humble between the two parties in the transaction?
People of this era are like this, they bend their knees before others bully them.
If you want to be respected by others, you must first respect yourself.
Of course, Gu Qingcheng also knew that this was caused by the overall environment.
The root cause is that this country is too weak.
If the people have no sense of security, naturally there will be no question of self-confidence and self-esteem.
“All this can be changed!”
Gu Qingcheng clenched her fists, she had a firm goal in her heart!
PS: After more than half a month of "no taste", my sense of taste and smell finally recovered. Meow, I finally didn't miss the New Year's Eve dinner. I'm so happy!
(End of this chapter)
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