Governor: ...This Miss Chen is indeed a bit pretentious.
But it would be nice if you could do it.
With unrest at home and a fire in the backyard, how can Ma Dadan concentrate on working hard outside?
The governor remained calm, but was thinking about how to "persuade" Ma Yong to tolerate Miss Chen.
"You're so brave! Your idea is not acceptable. As your elder brother, I have something to say to you—"
The governor gathered his thoughts, carefully considered his words, and said:
"It's a new era now. People in Jinling are promoting a new lifestyle. Eating Western food, drinking coffee, ballroom dancing, and paying attention to hygiene are all examples of a civilized and advanced new lifestyle."
"Yes, I know, you may not be used to it. But, be brave, you are no longer the soldier you used to be. You are a commander!"
"As a commander, you must learn to improve..."
The governor spoke a lot incessantly.
He was indeed well-educated and understood the principle of exaggerating things.
In just a few words, Miss Chen's deliberate show-off and worship of foreign things were turned into a civilized and free new life.
Ma Yong cursed the "old fox" inwardly, but his face still had an expression of resistance as if to say "I'm sorry, but I can't accept your offer."
"Oh! Big brother, you and I are different! You are a cultured person and can learn these new things."
"I can't do it! Others, for your sake, call me 'Commander,' but at heart I'm still that illiterate soldier who held your horse's stirrups."
"Brother, please forgive me! I won't participate in that New Life Movement!"
The warlord narrowed his eyes. Having known each other for more than ten years, he knew Ma Yong’s “true face” very well.
This guy is a rough-looking but careful person.
He wears the mask of a reckless warrior every day, but he always wins unexpectedly.
He said that he was illiterate and didn't understand those new things.
But whenever there is a new type of weapon, he is always the first to use it.
This guy is definitely pretending to be a pig to eat the tiger.
"How dare you! Miss Chen is a foreign student who has studied abroad. She can even have connections with foreigners!"
After saying so much, seeing that Ma Yong still refused to budge, the governor had no choice but to use his trump card.
The governor knew very well what Ma Dabing had been thinking in the past two years.
You want to bypass him and contact foreigners on your own? Humph, dream on!
Those foreigners are the governor's greatest confidence.
He would never allow Ma to get involved.
“…”
Ma Yong cursed in his heart.
He had only suspected it before, but after experiencing one farce after another at the racecourse today, Ma Yong finally confirmed:
This old guy, the governor, did it on purpose.
He must have known Miss Chen's background, which is why he used the fact that she was a foreign student and knew about Western affairs as bait to lure her into the trap.
Fortunately, there was Ms. Gu, otherwise Ma Yong would have been really scared.
Gu Qingcheng gave Ma Yong a very good demonstration, letting him know what it is like to truly become friends with foreigners.
It's about chatting and laughing, not being servile.
Gu Qingcheng's attitude also made Ma Yong very satisfied.
He did not show off by relying on his knowledge of foreign languages, but instead fulfilled his duty as a "translator".
In helping two people who didn't speak the same language communicate, Ms. Gu didn't hide anything or lie, but instead took the initiative to give him advice.
Although it was only the first contact, it gave Ma Yong hope.
Unlike Miss Chen, who clearly has no ability but still likes to put on airs.
When something goes wrong, they put the blame on others.
If Miss Chen is really capable, Ma Yong is willing to tolerate all her mischief.
But, she didn't!
If Ma Yong can still tolerate it, then he is not being a masochist, but being stupid!
However, in front of the governor, Ma Yong could not show his suspicion of Miss Chen.
Because before the matter was revealed, Ma Yong didn't want the governor to know about Ms. Gu's existence and her value.
"Damn it, this is really difficult!"
Ma Yong pretended to be unable to make a decision and scratched his head vigorously.
Finally, a look of determination flashed across his face. "Forget it! Foreigners are not easy to deal with. I can't compare to you, big brother. You've been abroad."
"Anyway, since I have you, Big Brother will help me buy those new weapons, right?"
The governor frowned slightly.
He saw that Ma Yong was obviously reluctant, but still made up his mind.
The governor couldn't help but wonder: How capable is this Miss Chen, that she could make Ma Dabing willing to give up the opportunity to establish a relationship with foreigners?
Or, is this Ma Dabing acting on purpose?
But, not quite.
Because the governor knew Ma Dabing's temperament, he would sometimes compromise, but sometimes, when he was pushed into a corner, he would do something desperate.
"Damn it, what the hell is going on with the Chen family? A concubine's daughter, born to a maid, is actually being spoiled to such an unreasonable degree."
The governor cursed Mr. Chen inwardly, and he was somewhat angry with this cheap relative.
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