Cao Limin nodded in agreement and said, "Little Duo'er, you're really lucky. Even the bees followed you home. Things will only get better from now on." After saying that, he turned to look at Yun Dazheng and said calmly, "Grandpa Yun is also destined for good fortune."
Yun Dazheng was increasingly flattered and waved his hands repeatedly, saying, "No, no, it's all thanks to your help, County Magistrate. Otherwise, even if the bees had followed our Duo'er home, we wouldn't have been able to protect them. I'm afraid even the beehives would have been taken away."
That's true. Cao Limin felt somewhat smug. In Qingping County, if it weren't for him, the old man Yun would have fallen out with his two sons, leaving only the three of them in the family, who would inevitably be bullied. Although Xiao Gui was there, he was still young and had his own affairs to attend to; how could he possibly manage everything?
In the end, it all comes down to us relying on ourselves to protect them. This old man from the Yun family is someone who knows what's good for him.
Thinking this through, Cao Limin's expression towards Yun Dazheng softened considerably: "That's only right. Since I, Cao, have become the county magistrate of Qingping County, it's natural for me to protect you kind-hearted people. It's said that an official should bring benefits to the region during their term. I dare not say that I can make your lives incredibly good; after all, a good life depends on your own efforts and hard work. But I can certainly ensure that you live peacefully and that the fruits of your labor are not taken away by others."
Yun Dazheng nodded hurriedly, half grateful and half flattering, and said, "Yes, thank you, County Chief. With you here, we ordinary people live a much more secure life. If you ask me, you are simply the Cao Qingtian of our Qingping County."
"Hahahaha..." Yun Dazheng's words were quite blatant, but Cao Limin felt that Yun Dazheng was indeed talking about himself. For a moment, he couldn't help but feel a little smug, so he laughed. Finally, he waved his hand and said in a feigned humble tone, "Uncle Yun, what you said makes me a little embarrassed. There's a saying, 'If an official doesn't serve the people, he might as well go home and grow sweet potatoes.' So, I was just doing what I should do as a county magistrate."
Yun Dazheng humbly expressed his gratitude. Because he was truly grateful to Cao Limin, his words, though blunt, did not offend Cao Limin. Instead, they greatly satisfied Cao Limin, as if his care for the Yun family was not due to the minor benefactor who had made him a promise, but rather because he himself was a good official who stood up for the people.
This made Cao Limin quite smug.
Seeing that the time was right, Yunduo innocently asked, "So, Grandpa, is it because the county magistrate is so kind and benevolent that they aren't afraid of him and ignore his words?"
"Little Duo'er, tell Uncle County Magistrate, who ignored Uncle County Magistrate's words? Did someone disobey Uncle County Magistrate's orders and bully you? Come, tell Uncle County Magistrate who you're talking about, and Uncle County Magistrate will stand up for you." Cao Limin looked at Yun Duo and asked with a gentle smile. However, the smile on his face seemed a little stiff, and a fierce look flashed in his eyes.
As the dignified county magistrate of Qingping County, I am entitled to have absolute authority in this county. Who would dare to disregard my words?
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