Chapter 40 Someone Next Door Wants to Break the Useless Person's Legs
Qin Zhining was actually more angry at Qin Chengxuan.
She didn't want to deal with her spendthrift brother, but the child wasn't that bad-hearted; he was just spoiled. It wouldn't be right to ignore him.
[Host, you have received gratitude from the original owner's older brother for saving a wayward youth. This system is gifting you a blind box, and the plant communication function is now activated.]
Just as Qin Zhining was debating whether to re-educate Qin Chengxuan and turn him into a model citizen, the interstellar space system timely granted her a huge benefit.
"Tch—you really know how to seize every opportunity to upgrade your spatial system." Qin Zhining scoffed at the system.
"My special abilities are about to be restored one by one, and you come here to curry favor. You really are a schemer."
The interstellar space system doesn't stoop to the level of mortals; it shuts up, crashes, and goes offline...
"That damned spendthrift! He's squandered thirty taels of silver in one go. When I get back, I'll skin his aunt alive."
Thirty taels of silver is no small sum; it's enough for an ordinary family to live on for more than ten years. Yet, Qin Chengxuan, that spendthrift, squandered it all in one go.
Hmph—she won't settle scores with Qin Chengxuan, she'll only bother An Qinghe and Qin Youming, those two scumbags.
Qin Zhining walked back and met up with Scarface and his group who were hiding in the shadows.
"Master, are you alright?" Scarface asked with concern, showing some genuine concern.
Qin Zhining shook her head with a sullen face. "It's alright, the matter is resolved. Let's go find a place to eat first, and then we'll go to Zhangjiazhuang in a bit."
"Zhangjiazhuang?" Upon hearing the name, Scarface shuddered, as if he had suddenly thought of something bad, and his face instantly turned ashen.
"Um—Miss, the Zhang Family Manor you mentioned, is it—is it the manor of that Minister Zhang who returned to his hometown?"
Qin Zhining looked at him. "Yes, that's the manor. What happened? You guys were up to no good back then and ended up at his manor, barely escaping with your lives?"
Scarface's face turned even uglier, and his brothers were also devastated, still vividly remembering the beatings they had received.
Scarface grunted softly and stammered, "Yes, Miss. You guessed it right away. You're definitely suited to be our leader."
Two years ago, a few of us brothers passed by that village. We didn't intend to cause any trouble, but the village steward, Zhou, insisted on accusing Xiao Wu of stealing their pears and said that if we didn't pay compensation, he would be taken to the yamen to face a lawsuit.
I panicked immediately. No matter how bold or shady Xiao Wu is, he's not stupid. Knowing that the estate belongs to Grand Secretary Zhang, why would he dare to steal from it? Isn't he just asking for death?
We brothers argued with him, but ultimately, we were no match for his power. Steward Zhou and his men gave us a good beating, and we didn't even have to pay him fifty taels of silver.
At this point, Scarface's henchmen touched their own scars, their faces full of anger and indignation, but they could only lower their heads helplessly.
Qin Zhining nodded. "Okay, I understand. Since you're innocent, we can't let this go unpunished. Let's go find the best tavern and fill our stomachs first."
"I know which family has the best food," said Xiao Wu, happily acting as a guide and heading straight for Hongfulai Winery, the largest winery in Lincheng County.
Hong Fu Lai Winery is very good at business. Whether it's local gentry, distinguished guests, or peasants from the countryside, they all have the same attitude: to treat everyone with enthusiasm.
As long as you're willing to spend money at his house, no matter how much, he'll treat you the same.
Sure enough, after Qin Zhining and her newly recruited subordinates arrived here, they were warmly invited into a large private room by the window.
"No matter what kind of food it is, as long as it's your family's delicious, specialty, or signature dish, bring it all out."
Qin Zhining generously tossed a silver ingot weighing about five taels to the waiter, saying, "I'll refund any overpayment and make up any underpayment."
"Oh my, what a straightforward girl!" The waiter was so happy that his mouth stretched from ear to ear, and he busied himself with arranging the food.
Taking advantage of this moment, Qin Zhining took out the documents of Scarface, Okra, Dongmei and others, and read them through one by one. She nodded and said, "From now on, you will be my maids and guards."
Several people quickly stood up and replied solemnly, "Yes, Miss."
Qin Zhining gave a faint "hmm," and said, "Giving you new names now is also a way for you to say goodbye to the past and welcome a new life."
You—Scarface, I see your document says your surname is also Qin, so—I'll bestow upon you the name Zheng… Qin Zheng. From now on, when I establish my own residence, you will temporarily serve as our family's steward.”
Scarface was taken aback by the unexpected stroke of luck. He pointed at himself and asked uncertainly, "Miss, you—you mean, from now on, I'll be called Qin Zheng?"
Qin Zhining narrowed her eyes and said coldly, "What, you're not willing?"
"Thump..." Scarface knelt down excitedly and kowtowed to express his gratitude, "I am Qin Zheng, thank you for bestowing this name upon me, Miss."
"Please rest assured, Miss. From now on, I will do my utmost to manage the household well and will never allow thieves to covet our belongings."
"Pfft..." Okra and Winter Plum couldn't help but burst into laughter.
Qin Wenzheng's words were too ridiculous.
Qin Zhining nodded and said, "Alright, I'm entrusting the house to you now. Let's see what you can do."
"Yes, Miss, just watch." Qin Zheng was overjoyed at being entrusted with such an important task and patted his chest to assure her.
Next, Qin Zhining gave names to the other hooligans: "Zhou Zhang, Wang Song, Li Mo, and Zhao Shu."
Qin Zheng's four loyal followers, who had followed him through thick and thin, never expected such a great fortune. Overjoyed, they knelt down and kowtowed three times, acknowledging their master.
"These are clothes I bought for you. Please check if the sizes are suitable."
Qin Zhining handed them the clothes that Qin Xiaoxiao had just bought, saying, "These clothes are for changing. From now on, each person will receive four sets per year, plus a monthly salary of one hundred coins. If you do well, there will be additional rewards."
The five men were overjoyed to find new clothes and wages as soon as they entered the young lady's house. They kowtowed and bowed repeatedly to express their gratitude.
When Okra and Winter Plum saw that Miss had given the five rascals new names, it meant that Miss had approved of them. So they quickly knelt down and begged for new names to express their loyalty.
Qin Zhining didn't mince words and immediately gave the two sisters very meaningful names: Gu Jingchun and Gu Jingqiu.
After explaining the meaning of the character "劲" to the two sisters, Gu Jingchun and Gu Jingqiu happily thanked them repeatedly, which could be considered as them acknowledging their master.
After Qin Zheng and the others changed their clothes and came out, the waiter led the staff to serve the dishes.
Before long, a large table was filled with Hongfulai Winery's specialty dishes, and the aroma of the food could be smelled from afar.
However, they had only picked up their chopsticks and taken a few bites when they suddenly heard someone next door cursing, "That good-for-nothing Qin Chengxuan dared to ruin Young Master He's big plans. I'll break his legs to avenge Young Master He."
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