Pei Heng started talking, "The mayor of our Green Bamboo Town is changed every ten years. It's almost time for a new mayor, and our Pei family certainly wants to fight for it, so I would like to ask Brother Xu to introduce the Mine Inspector to us. As long as the Mine Inspector is willing to help talk to the higher-ups, it should give our Pei family some confidence."
Xu Lian was stunned.
He really didn't expect it!
As one of the three largest families in Luzhu Town, is it so difficult for the Pei family to get in touch with the mining inspector
He thought the three wealthy families were so powerful, but this is what happened
I thought it was gold, but it turned out to be bronze...
The weight of the three major families in Luzhu Town in his heart was dropping rapidly.
At the same time, the weight of the mining inspector suddenly increased a lot, and he could even influence the selection of the next mayor.
In addition, he also derived a useful piece of information from Pei Heng's words, that the mayor of Luzhu Town was not appointed by the imperial court, but by the Yijiao.
From this point, it can be seen that Green Bamboo Town is not under the jurisdiction of the imperial court, but is under the control of the Yijiao, which further explains who the "boss" of Green Bamboo Town is.
Xu Lian sighed softly, "Mr. Pei thinks too highly of me. I am just a small follower under the Mine Patrol. I have no say at all, let alone any influence on what the Mine Patrol does."
Pei Heng looked at him deeply and said, "Brother Xu, you are too modest. Brother Han has already told me about you. The Mine Inspector seems to think highly of Brother Xu. If Brother Xu doesn't give it a try, how do you know that the Mine Inspector is unwilling to help you?"
Xu Lian couldn't help but look at Handu. Did this middle-aged "young brother" misunderstand something? He questioned the identity of the Mining Inspector, but the Mining Inspector was not angry and appointed him as the manager of the new mine. Therefore, Handu thought that the Mining Inspector valued him
Han Du said, "Brother Xu may be confused by the authorities. The Mine Inspector has always treated me and other mine managers in a fair and impartial manner. I can see that the Mine Inspector treats Brother Xu differently from us."
Is there? Why didn't I feel it? Xu Lian pondered for a moment, maybe because he was a warrior, the mine patrol regarded him as a cultivator, so his attitude was better.
But that was all, he couldn't be said to have any relationship with the mining inspector.
"I can only say that we will give it a try. As for whether I can arrange a meeting with the Mine Inspector to talk to your Pei family, I cannot guarantee it."
"Thank you, Brother Xu."
Pei Heng cupped his hands, "We in the Pei family originally just wanted to give it a try. One more way means one more chance of success."
"That makes sense." Xu Lian nodded. If the Pei family wanted to fight for the position of mayor, they must have made all other preparations long ago. It is impossible for them to put all their hopes on him, a small manager of the new mine.
Pei Heng pointed to the house deed on the table and said, "Whether this thing succeeds or not, please accept this house, brother Xu, and don't refuse it."
"Then I'll take it."
Xu Lian was no longer polite. He picked up the house deed on the table and put it in his arms.
If the job is done, in addition to the house deed, there will be a generous reward.
If the job is not done, just consider it as hard work fee.
Anyway, it’s just a house, nothing to a wealthy family like the Pei family.
After the matter was discussed, the atmosphere at the table became better.
The three of them chatted and laughed, clinked glasses, and also had lunch here.
After lunch.
Pei Heng stayed for a while, saying that he had something to do at home, and then said goodbye and left.
Xu Lian called Aunt Fang and asked her to take him to see Chuntao to talk about their ideals in life.
Han Du shook his head and laughed, "You guys just left me here one by one."
"It's inside. Manager Xu, please go in by yourself."
Aunt Fang brought Xu Lian to the door of Chuntao's boudoir, then she covered her mouth with her hands, smiled, and left with a twist of her waist.
Xu Lian raised his hand and was about to knock on the door, but Chuntao inside had already opened the door and was looking at him with a slightly red face, as if she knew he would come and had dressed up.
Xu Lian originally planned to come over and have a simple chat with her to improve his favorability, but she looked so beautiful after she was dressed up. Who could resist that
Even though we used up all our food last night, it's already been a whole morning, so we can just scrape together some food... It's not impossible.
Xu Lian immediately walked in, closed the door, picked her up by the waist, and strode towards the couch.
With the shaking of the soft bed, the clouds and rain began to form.
Xu Lian saw Chuntao’s favorability.
Name: Xu Lian
Level: Tendon Refining Stage
Props: None
Skills: None
Note: Chuntao's favorability towards you is 60/100
60 means just reaching the passing line
Xu Lian was stunned for a moment, feeling a little surprised.
You know, Chan'er and he had only met once and they were already good friends, and her favorability towards him was 70/100.
Chuntao's favorability towards him is only 60/100, a full 10 points short, which is a lot.
This favorability level of 60 is probably because Chuntao paid money to help him avoid having to receive customers, otherwise it would be even lower.
"Are you used to living here?"
Xu Lian started asking to see what Chuntao thought and what her demands were.
Chuntao whispered softly, "It's better than home. I was hungry every day at home, but here I can have enough food, and Aunt Fang is also very nice to me."
If that's the case, why is her favorability only 60? Xu Lian was a little confused, "I know you feel wronged, don't worry, I won't let you stay here for too long, I will take you home soon after I discuss it with the woman at home."
Chuntao remained silent.
Xu Lian asked her, "What's wrong?"
Chun Tao shook her head and said, "I don't feel wronged. I want to stay here forever."
Xu Lian was surprised. He thought she wanted to go home with him, but he didn't expect that she wanted to stay here for a long time. "Why do you want to stay here?"
Chun Tao said, "Seeing the sisters here laughing happily every day, I sometimes wonder if women must rely on men to survive. They seem to be living well on their own."
Xu Lian frowned. The environment here was too much of a shock to her at her age and had a certain impact on her.
Xu Lian combed her long black hair with his hands and said, "Silly boy, the women living here are all helpless. They have to force themselves to smile in order to please the guests. They are not truly happy in their hearts."
Chuntao stopped talking again.
Xu Lian felt a headache and didn't know what she was thinking.
"If you don't want to live with the woman in my family, I can give you a separate place to live, okay?"
In order to improve his favorability, Xu Lian had to find a way to make her happy.
Chuntao responded with "hmm".
Xu Lian could tell that her answer was a bit forced. "You can tell me what you think. Just speak up. Don't worry about me getting angry."
Chun Tao hesitated for a moment and said, "I want to learn singing and dancing."
Xu Lian's eyes narrowed, and he understood, "You want to participate in the election of Pingyang County's most beautiful woman?"
Chun Tao mustered up the courage to look at him and said, "I want to give it a try."