Ma Yunfei patted his chest and said, "Wife, a soldier who doesn't want to be a general is no good soldier. If we're going to do business, let's do big business. Don't forget, my ambition is to become the world's richest man."
"Keep bragging, it won't be long before your boast is exposed."
Ma Yunfei said sarcastically, "Haha... Wife, I've changed my appearance and am a completely new person."
Chen Yuyan asked, puzzled, "Yunfei, what exactly do you want to do?"
"Wife, my idea is very simple: I want to win Liu Fei's favor and become her godson."
Chen Yuyan was startled and asked in a panic, "Yunfei, have you lost your mind? You...you actually want to be someone's godson?"
“Wife, let me tell you: for ordinary people like us with no connections, if we want to make big money, we have to curry favor with the powerful. The best way is to get related to officials.”
"Yunfei, Liu Fei is so arrogant, she wouldn't respect you at all."
"Hehe... I've already figured out Liu Fei's background. She and her husband have been married for over ten years but have never had children. It's said that Liu Fei has some kind of problem. Since she doesn't have any children of her own and is unwilling to adopt other people's children, she can't be without any relatives by her side, right? If I become her godson, I can work for her. Why not?"
“Yunfei, I always feel that this is a bit unreliable. Liu Fei is very cunning, and I’m afraid she will see through your little scheme.”
"Hehe... This is a win-win situation. I've climbed up to a high-ranking official, and she's gained a free helper. We both benefit."
Chen Yuyan sighed and said, "Yunfei, I'm worried that we'll end up with nothing, like trying to fill a basket with water."
"Hehe... It's just the price of a dress. From now on, I'll only put effort into Liu Fei, not spend any more money on her."
Two weeks later, vegetables sprouted in Liu Fei's backyard garden. Looking at the lush green vegetable patch, Liu Fei said excitedly, "Little Ma, you're really great! I feel like I can't live without you anymore. Look at you, you're not only hardworking, but also very smart."
“Aunt, to tell you the truth, I was an abandoned baby and never knew who my mother was. However, I dreamed of my mother, and she looked exactly like you. The day I first saw you, I felt a strong sense of kinship, and I really wanted to call you 'Mom.'”
"Little Horse, you've never seen your mother?"
"Yes, twenty-eight years ago, I was abandoned by a small road on the edge of Majiawan Village. My father went out to collect manure early in the morning and found me crying. He took me back home. My father was a bachelor and had never married. Since he brought me home, my father and I have depended on each other for survival."
"Little Horse, you're so pitiful."
Ma Yunfei suddenly cried out emotionally, "Mom!"
Liu Fei couldn't help but agree, "Mmm."
"Please...please be my godmother. I really want a mother."
“Little Ma, poor child, your words have touched my heart. I…I’ll take you as my godson.”
"Mom, from now on, I am your son."
Ma Yunfei threw himself into Liu Fei's arms, pretending to be very sad, and started sobbing.
"Son, don't cry. From now on, I'll protect you as your godmother. By the way, I've already talked to your godfather about your job. He asked me to ask you what you want to do."
Ma Yunfei wiped away his tears and said, "Godmother, I want to spend more time with you lately. We can talk about work later."
Liu Fei suddenly sighed.
"Mom, what's wrong? Is something bothering you?"
“Son, lately, my right eyelid has been twitching non-stop. There’s a saying: ‘Left eye twitching means good fortune, right eye twitching means bad luck.’ I’m feeling uneasy and think something bad is going to happen at home.”
"Mom, don't overthink it, it's all superstition."
“Son, this isn’t superstition. Every time my right eyelid twitches, something bad will happen. It’s very accurate.”
"Mom, what kind of trouble do you think might happen?"
“Son, lately your godfather has been busy until the wee hours of the morning, sometimes not getting home until almost dawn. I think something’s not right. I asked around and he’s been having a lot of social engagements lately. The problem is, yesterday I found a few long hairs on your godfather’s coat.”
"Mom, do you suspect that Godfather is having an affair?"
“Your godfather is henpecked and wouldn’t normally have the guts to cheat on you. But he’s still a man, and a powerful one at that. Even if he doesn’t want to cheat, those vixens will tempt and seduce him.”
Ma Yunfei's eyes darted around, and he said, "Mom, starting tonight, I'll keep an eye on Godfather and see what he's up to, then I'll report back to you."
In his previous life, Ma Yunfei loved reading detective novels, was skilled at stalking and surveillance, and had some knowledge of solving cases.
That evening, Ma Yunfei disguised himself and hid near the entrance of the town government.
As dusk fell, several people escorted the town mayor out of the town government building and into the town's most luxurious Mantanghong Hotel.
Ma Yunfei followed them inside and saw the town mayor lead several people into a private room.
The group ate and drank until 10 p.m. before breaking up.
The town mayor staggered out of the hotel alone, looked around, and headed straight for the east end of the town.
The town government compound is located at the west end of the town, so it's a bit strange that the town mayor is going against the grain.
The town mayor walked to the Baixing Restaurant, looked around, and then went around to the back door of the restaurant.
"Mengmeng!"
The mayor called out softly.
Ma Yunfei was taken aback. It seemed that Liu Fei's right eyelid was indeed accurate; the town mayor had actually hooked up with the young widow.
The back door of the Baixing Restaurant creaked open, and Mengmeng poked her head out and asked, "Mayor, are you alone?"
"Do you think I'd bring a whole entourage when I'm having a secret rendezvous with you? What a joke!"
Mengmeng said, "Mayor, my restaurant is full of customers today, and there are still three tables left. I still have to cook. Please come again tomorrow night."
The mayor sighed and said, "Mengmeng, you shouldn't run a restaurant anymore. It's too hard work. Why not do some small business instead?"
"What kind of business can I do? My parents used to run a restaurant, so they know this industry very well. I don't know anything else besides running a restaurant."
Upon hearing this, Ma Yunfei understood seven-tenths of the situation.
It seems that Mengmeng, this young widow, is trying to seduce the town mayor, hoping he will provide her with preferential treatment in doing business.
Ma Yunfei picked up a stone from the ground and threw it at Mengmeng, hitting her squarely on the buttocks.
"My God! Who threw a rock at me? Step forward if you dare!"
Ma Yunfei hid in a corner.
The mayor asked in a panic, "Mengmeng, is someone throwing stones at you?"
"Yeah, it hit my butt. Damn it, if you've got the guts, stand up and let me see who you are."
The mayor said timidly, "It's over. Maybe my wife sent someone to follow me. Mengmeng, I have to go back quickly. It would be terrible if the tigress found out that I was having an affair with you."
The town mayor jogged home.
Mengmeng stood at the back door, looking around, and then cursed, "What a ghost!"
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