Chapter 54: Using Public Power for Selfish Benefits (Part 2)



Speaking of abusing public power for personal gain, let's not talk about people far away, just within the Assyrian territory, there are many people who are more evil and shameless than Wu Lai, but no one would openly do the same as Wu Lai did, using public power for personal gain.

The next morning, Woolley knocked on Rini's door.

"Vice President Lini, it's nice to meet you." As soon as he entered the door, Wu Lai gave Lini enough face, bowing and greeting him.

"Wu Lai, I'm glad to see you too." Lini laughed. Last night, the three vice presidents had a small gathering. Lini proudly told them that he had recruited Wu Lai as a special student. Ibe and Huban both looked unhappy. This was what Lini was most happy to see.

According to the rules, the three vice presidents have the right to designate special students, but they cannot designate anyone they want. The designated students must have at least one outstanding ability or outstanding comprehensive ability, and this outstanding and outstanding ability must be useful for the development and continuation of the Assyrian territory, such as military genius, business genius...

Recruiting such a student and granting him certain preferential treatment is a means for the college to recruit these special talents for its own use. It is also a way to measure the ability and vision of the vice-president. The reason why Lini is proud is that he has captured the monster Wu Lai and at the same time hit Ibe and Huban, so he is in no bad mood when he sees Wu Lai.

It is particularly worth mentioning that when it comes to the issue of Woolley, Ibe was fine, but the one who regretted not taking action in time the most was Huban. He didn't know whether Woolley had military talent or not, but he was well aware of the commotion Woolley had caused in Seneca City. He had wanted to find an appropriate opportunity to take Woolley into his pocket, but he didn't expect that Lini, who had nothing to do with economics, got there first.

How could Huban not be annoyed by this? But even if he was annoyed, what could he do? Lini knew that Huban was annoyed, but the annoyed he was, the happier he was.

So at this moment, Wu Lai was gold and a treasure in Lini's eyes: "Wu Lai, you came up with a solution so quickly?"

"I have some clues, but Vice President Lini, I'm here today to advance the 100,000 gold coins." Wu Lai said.

Lini nodded. This was not a big deal. The academy approved the expenditure. As long as Lini wrote a receipt, Wu Lai could go to the warehouse to get the 100,000 gold coins.

But Woolley's next words choked Rini.

"I've found a house I've taken a fancy to and I'll have to take the money to sign the contract later," said Wu Lai.

"So Vice President Lini, you'd better hurry up, I'm in a hurry," Wu Lai added.

"Woole..." Rini simply stopped, "You mean, you want to use this money to buy a house?"

"Yes, Vice President Lini, didn't you say that I can spend the budget of 200,000 gold coins as I please, and the academy only wants the results and not the process?" Wu Lai asked back.

"But it seems inappropriate for you to use the money to buy a house." Lini suddenly felt a little uneasy, thinking, will this kid cause me any trouble?

"There's nothing wrong with it. With such a large quantity, some things definitely can't be done in the college. Since they can't be done in the college, do I have to do it on the street?" Wu Lai asked again.

Lini was startled and sighed: "Wulai, being a special student is an honor, but also a responsibility. In the history of the Assyrian Citizens College, there has never been a special student... Forget it, I won't say more, you should understand."

"Hey, you actually still question my character?" Wu Lai thought to himself, and couldn't help rolling his eyes, urging: "Deputy Dean Lini, you were so happy when you said it yesterday, don't you regret it today?"

"Hmph, please watch your wording, especially Wu Lailindo." Rini frowned. Wu Lai's behavior just now was undoubtedly a challenge to his authority.

Wu Lai spread his hands and said, "Deputy Dean Lini, I am undoubtedly offended, but I am more anxious to complete this task than you. Although I have only come up with a little clue, the direction is basically determined. This house is the most important part of completing this task. Tell me, how can I not be anxious?"

Lini was stunned, and his face became serious again: "Special Student Wu Lelindo, next time you speak, don't keep us in suspense if you can finish it in one go. If you do this again, I will assign Helen Angelina to other tasks."

Huh?! Wu Lai's face was immediately filled with smiles: "Vice President Lini, you are really something. We are so familiar with each other, and you still make these jokes. Helen is also an indispensable part of these jobs. You can't let your temper take you."

"Well, take it." Lini quickly wrote the bill, sealed it, stamped it with wax, and handed it to Wu Lai. "Don't be too much."

"How could that be? I am now seriously learning from noble citizens like you. I take you as an example in everything and remember your teachings all the time." Wu Lai smiled slightly, while evading Lini, he looked at the ticket in his hand.

"Didn't you say you were in a hurry?" Rini couldn't help asking.

"Yes, then I'll take my leave first, respected Vice President Lini." Wu Lai bowed and nodded, then left.

"When I said I was in a hurry, I just wanted you to hurry up." Wu Lai muttered to himself as he stepped out of the door.

Near noon, the contract was signed, and both parties went together to pay the stamp tax and modify the ownership of the house deed, and then shook hands and wished each other well.

"I wonder how El's done?" The weather was extremely hot today, and Wu Lai was sweating all over because of his robe. If he hadn't been concerned about his identity, he would have thrown away his robe and jumped into the fountain pool, but that seemed like he was just asking for cold.

"El has a good eye. Yesterday, we went together to look for goods to decorate the house. Whatever he liked, I thought was suitable too." Klee said with a smile.

"Klee, you have a good impression of him." Woolley smiled slightly. "I remember that you rarely say good things about others."

Keli nodded gently: "Master is right."

"Since you say he is good, then you can train him. Once you have trained him well, you can worry less." Wu Lai said.

"Okay, sir," said Klee.

While El was busy ordering furs, cloths, pots and pans, tables, chairs, utensils and other items, Janus was also busy, but compared to El, he was much more leisurely.

After handing the blueprints to the manager of the woodworking workshop selected yesterday, Janus stood guard by the side, because Wu Lai said that he had to stay and could not leave until the other party had finished the work.

Janus always obeyed Wu Lai's words, so he not only stood guard, but also came over to supervise from time to time - this was Janus's little idea, he had seen carpentry, but was definitely not familiar with it. He just thought that if he came over from time to time, frowned, shook his head or something, these slaves doing carpentry work would be more cautious and dare not neglect it, then, the things that Master Wu Lai needed would be completed faster and better.

It turns out that Janus's trick really worked. By the evening, the sixty-four wooden blocks of different sizes and one hundred and thirty-two columns that Wu Lai needed were all completed. After loading them all onto the carriage, Janus paid the remaining balance - eight gold coins.

"It's really expensive to buy such a pile of wood with more than ten gold coins." Janus shook his head, jumped on the carriage, and went back to report.

That night, Wu Lai did not return to the Citizens College. Not only that, he also abducted Guru.

"Gulu, I have to be busy from now on." Wu Lai said while driving the car.

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"That's normal. It would be strange if you weren't busy." Guru said with a smile.

"So from now on, you have to help me listen to my classes, take notes, and hand in those that need to be handed in as well." Wu Lai said with a smile.

Guru nodded seriously: "Don't worry."

"Of course I feel relieved to have you as a friend." Wu Lai's smile became even more intense. "By the way, I just bought a house today. It's at the end of the seventh alley on Yizhang Street."

"Yeah, it's fine." Guru was calm.

Wu Lai felt a little strange: "Gulu, aren't you curious at all?"

“Why should I be curious?” Guru asked. “It’s not surprising that this happened to you.”

"You, by the way, do you know why I called you out tonight?" Wu Lai asked.

"I don't know. I just know that I followed you out without knowing what was going on." Guru smiled and punched Wu Lai.

Wu Lai shook the reins and slowed down the carriage. "Gulu, we are friends. I have always remembered your kindness. I thought that if there is a chance, I must work with my friend Gulu to do something wonderful. Because my friend Gulu Kochi is the pride of the Kochi family of Saipan City State and the future head of the family. He has the qualifications and reasons to do at least one great thing that will be praised throughout the Assyrian territory in his youth."

Guru was surprised, and then slowly became excited. He couldn't help but grab Wu Lai's arm and asked anxiously: "Is it true? Wu Lai, you called me out tonight just to do this big thing?"

“Of course. Otherwise, what do you think I’m going to do? Take you to the tavern to have fun?” Wu Lai looked Guru up and down, “Oh, no, Guru, you’re not grown up yet, hahahahahahaha…”

Guru's face turned red and he couldn't help punching Wu Lai again.

After a while, Guru saw Wu Lai's house. The house was brightly lit and there were swaying figures.

After entering the door, Guru was shocked by the scene in front of him. He saw that the yard was piled with debris and more than ten slaves were busy in and out under the supervision of the supervisor...

"Why are you in such a hurry? Why do you have to do these things at night?" Guru asked Wu Lai while taking the cup of water handed to him by Janus.

"It's a bit hasty, but I just want to make this place look brand new tonight. Come on, let's sit in my bedroom." Wu Lai patted Guru's shoulder, "I'll tell you about my plan later."

"Are you sure you have packed it?" Guru asked as he walked.

"Of course, where else can I sleep tonight?" Woolley replied with a smile, "Tomorrow, my house will be full of flowers."

"Flowers don't matter, but you should buy some slaves. Otherwise, who will clean the house for you?" Gulu glanced at the supervisor. He could see that these slaves were hired temporarily. There was no difference between Assyria and other city-states in this regard. Citizens with many slaves at home would often let the slaves go out to do some rewarding work.

"By the way, where did you get so much money to buy this house?" Guru asked again, "You can't buy it without a lot of money."

"Big money?" Wu Lai laughed, "The big money is behind, as for this, just think of it as something I got for personal gain by abusing my power.


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