Chapter 236 Conditions

() After Zhulan and Zhou Shuren sat down, Zhang Datie looked at the sons of the Zhou family. Zhou Shuren did not hide anything from his sons, but what Zhang Datie wanted to say was very secretive. Zhou Shuren and Zhulan looked at each other, and their eyes fell on Rongchuan at the same time.

Rongchuan felt uncomfortable being stared at and didn't know why his uncle and aunt were looking at him.

Zhang Datie had been selling himself as a servant since he was young, and he was very good at observing people's words and expressions. Seeing the reactions of Zhou Shuren and his wife, he understood in his heart. Even if he didn't say it, the Zhou family would have guessed it, and they should have guessed it. As time went by, Rongchuan's face gained more flesh and became more puffy, and he looked less and less like a member of the Zhang family.

Zhang Datie thought about what he was going to say again in his mind and said, "It seems that Mr. Zhou has already guessed it. I am here today for this matter. Rongchuan is indeed not my biological son. I can tell you what I know, but I have conditions."

Zhulan and Zhou Shuren thought to themselves that this was indeed the case. They had been hesitant for a long time. Although they had seen many news reports about biological parents abusing their children in modern times, in ancient times, when boys were valued more than girls, no matter how many sons there were, they would not abuse the eldest son. As Rongchuan opened up, Zhulan and Zhou Shuren talked about it privately.

Especially after the male protagonist came and said that he looked kind, Zhou Shuren kept this in mind. According to the male protagonist's rule, the male protagonist would not talk nonsense. Zhulan and Zhou Shuren were even more certain that there was something wrong with Rongchuan's background.

However, Zhulan and Zhou Shuren did not expect Zhang Datie to take the initiative to speak out. It was unexpected that he came here today not to win back Rongchuan, but to tell the truth.

Rongchuan's reaction was the biggest. He did have doubts in his heart, wondering whose parents would treat their own children in such a way. But later he stopped thinking about it. He never thought that what he had imagined would become reality.

The boys in the Zhou family were inexperienced after all, and knew even less about the dirty deeds going on in the backyard. They had never thought about it in this regard, and their reactions were quite big.

Zhou Shuren leaned back in his chair. He felt uncomfortable and didn't want to waste time. "Tell me your conditions first."

Zhang Datie knew that he was in a passive position. The Zhou family had already guessed it, and now asked him to state the conditions first. He didn't dare to open his mouth. He pursed his lips. The Zhou family was really annoying. "Don't you want to know Rongchuan's identity?"

He didn't believe that Zhou Shuren was not anxious.

Zhou Shuren was really not in a hurry, because he and Zhulan were afraid that Rongchuan would be cannon fodder. He and Zhulan thought of letting things take their course. Of course, the main reason was that Rongchuan was too weak now and could not be a backer. So what if Rongchuan knew it now? Who knows, the sooner he knew it, the sooner he would be cannon fodder!

Zhou Shuren smiled and said, "I am not anxious about Rongchuan's life experience. If it is destined, you will get it. If it is not destined, you should not force it. What Rongchuan deserves naturally does not need to be asked. What Rongchuan does not deserve is useless. Why bother yourself with troubles?"

Zhang Datie, "......."

He really wanted to curse people, especially the well-educated Zhou family members. It was bad enough that they were cunning, but why did they read so many books!

Zhulan was anxious, and she was worried about Zhou Shuren enduring the pain. Her face darkened and she said impatiently, "Are you going to tell me or not? If not, just leave."

Zhang Datie heard that this was a real plan to kill us. How could he do that? He couldn't ask for too much. He could only lower the standard. "First, it's very simple. Let Rongchuan swear that he will never retaliate against us no matter what in the future. Second, give me one hundred taels of silver."

Originally he had more demands. He carefully analyzed Zhou Shuren and felt that there should be no problem if Zhou Shuren succeeded. His idea was to ask for 100 taels of silver, and the land at home would be registered under Zhou Shuren's name, so he would not have to pay taxes in the future. He could use the money saved at home to buy more land, and he would be able to earn a lot of money every year in the future. However, he was afraid that Zhou Shuren was too greedy, so he had to lower his demands.

Zhou Shuren looked at Rongchuan, "What do you mean?"

Rongchuan has calmed down. He wants to know his background, but it's too much to ask. He doesn't want his uncle to spend money. He already owes his uncle and aunt too much. Thinking about his uncle's words, he also realized a lot. "Uncle, I don't want to know my background. Just like you said, I will know it naturally when the fate comes. If the fate is not there, then it is not what I should have."

Zhou Shuren was satisfied. Rongchuan had a good understanding. He had just said this to Rongchuan rather than Zhang Datie. A person's character was very important. He was not wrong about Rongchuan. Although this kid was not as scheming as Changlian, he was also good. He was also very smart and had a good character. In addition, he had a talent for studying. It was hard to judge who would have a better future between this kid and Changlian.

Zhou Shuren hummed and looked at Zhang Da's pale face. He was really a failed negotiator. "Twenty taels. You can decide whether to say it or not. If you don't, leave."

Zhang Datie really wanted to turn around and leave, but he couldn't. If he left, he would have nothing left. "Okay, give me the money first."

Rong Chuan was stunned, "Uncle, why do you need to spend money?"

Zhou Shuren smiled and said, "Although you will know when your fate comes, sometimes knowing it in advance will give you a certain control over the future and give you peace of mind. Knowing yourself and your enemy will ensure victory in every battle. It is naturally good to know it in advance."

Zhang Datie, "......."

Could he go back on his word now? But looking at Zhou Shuren's half-smile, he knew that if Zhou Shuren dared to say it, he would not give him the chance to go back on his word.

He didn't dare to go back on his word, for he was really afraid that Zhou Shuren would use this as an excuse to send him to the government office!

Rongchuan was stunned. Whatever his uncle said made sense!

Boss Zhou was not surprised. That was just how his father was. Whatever his father said made sense.

Zhou Laoer also learned a lot today. Compared with his father, he is still too naive to cheat people.

Chang Lian clenched his fists excitedly; this was what he wanted to learn.

Zhulan paid attention to Rongchuan and also saw Chang Lian. Chang Lian's eyes looked familiar. Chang Lian completely admired Zhou Shuren!

Zhulan took out the silver and handed it to Zhang Datie. Zhang Datie looked at the twenty taels with frustration, thinking that he would get rich today, but who would have thought that there were only twenty taels. He took the silver and said, "I was sold to several masters and finally came to the capital. There was war at that time, and the capital was a must-fight place. Everyone fought in the capital. The capital was in chaos at that time. The master had money and was targeted. Someone broke into the house in the middle of the night, and I saved the master's life."

Zhang Datie raised his leg and said, "I lost a leg. The master of the family was grateful for my kindness in protecting him. Because my leg was disabled, he showed me mercy and released my family's deeds and gave me a lot of silver. The unrest in the capital ended soon, the new dynasty was established, and my family was taken away from slavery."

Zhulan and Zhou Shuren did not press for the main points. They did not know whether what Zhang Datie said was true or not, so they could only analyze useful information from his words.

Zhang Datie continued, "My leg was injured and I couldn't travel long distances. I needed to recuperate. I had already left the master's house and we couldn't go back, so we rented a house to recuperate my leg. I hope I can recover soon and return home soon. It took me more than half a year to recuperate, and then I had to recuperate for another winter. In the spring of the second year of the dynasty, we planned to return home."

Zhang Datie paused when he said this.