There is a breakfast stall outside the Sansha Township Office.
In more than a month, the district office, court, etc. have been built. They are all bungalows and large courtyards. If there are enough manpower, the construction can be done very quickly.
The small square outside the district office is now full of life. In the morning it is the morning market and there are several stalls selling breakfast.
Lu Ming is now eating fried dough sticks and drinking tofu pudding at a breakfast stall. Although fried foods are bad for health, Lu Ming's mouth has always followed his stomach. His appetite is his appetite, so he eats whatever he wants.
As for the current crowd, such as miners, fried dough sticks are a delicacy and they only come to eat them occasionally. After all, there is not enough oil in the countryside. However, there are a large number of miners and there is only one fried dough stick stall, so the business is very good every day.
Lu Ming returned to Sansha Town last night because he received a notice that today or tomorrow, Commander Hu, the head of the Heishan Mining Bureau, will come to Xiping District to inspect the Sansha, Jingyang and other mines.
Lu Ming thought about it and decided it would be a good idea to meet him.
In the past few days, Commander Hu has caused a lot of trouble, and he has used many tricks to resolve them.
The situation is also a mess.
At Zuodun Mine, there were disputes with small shareholders, as well as a lawsuit over the ownership of tens of thousands of acres of land with the Xu family, one of the small shareholders.
In the urban area of Heishan, Liu Hanming and others are suing the Heishan Mining Bureau on behalf of the Longgang Construction Committee, demanding that it return the special funds for local construction expenses to the local government.
In Longgang, there was an incident where two Zengs were arrested. The county office wanted to prosecute the two Zengs, but the two Zengs appealed to the city. Now the Heishan City Administrative Office has sent a special document stating that it will send an investigation team to investigate the matter. It also clearly stated that before that, no agency of the Longgang County Office may characterize the behavior of the brothers Zeng Xiangfan and Zeng Xiangchen.
In Sansha Town, there was an incident of Lao Chai escaping from prison, and the Municipal Administrative Office also sent a special investigation team to investigate.
In short, the fighting was multi-front and extremely chaotic.
My mind was randomly thinking about these things. It has never been so confused since I came into this world.
But he is almost alone in coming to a place where interest groups are entrenched. Now he is getting along well with others, so he can be expected to have a promising future.
Thinking of this, Lu Ming smiled and glanced at Yaya beside him, feeling inexplicably relieved.
Yaya was biting the pacifier and drinking milk.
In fact, there are no such things to pay attention to for country children, even those from a family like my ex-sister-in-law He Mojun's.
Although Yaya is only three years old, her grandmother usually gives her everything to eat, including soy milk and fried dough sticks, which she will chew up and feed to her.
But it wasn't possible to follow Lu Ming to the breakfast stall. Lu Ming brought her milk to drink and didn't allow her to touch the fried dough sticks.
The little guy was holding the bottle, biting the pacifier with his little mouth, looking at the fried dough sticks in front of Lu Ming, looking very unhappy.
Lu Ming smiled secretly, she could always do anything in front of him, this was one of the reasons why she liked him. As a child, sometimes she just liked relatives who didn't care about her and spoiled her to the sky.
In fact, what this relative does may not be good for you.
Now, this was the first time that she was disciplined in front of her "Third Uncle".
Suddenly, Lu Ming noticed that when the man frying dough sticks on the opposite side looked at him, apart from a smile, there was a hint of "resentment" in his eyes.
Lu Ming smiled and said, "Laonian, I'm sorry for taking up your table today!"
Indeed, although there is only one stall selling fried dough sticks, it is obvious that there are more people at other breakfast stalls today.
In fact, Lu Ming realized something was wrong as soon as he sat down at the breakfast stall, because the two men sitting opposite him who were eating fried dough sticks hurriedly swallowed the soup in their bowls, took the fried dough sticks and left quickly.
Then, let alone the table where I am sitting now, even the number of people coming to the fried dough stick stall to buy fried dough sticks has decreased. Occasionally, someone comes and buys the fried dough sticks and leaves in a hurry.
I originally wanted to chat with the miners and villagers who came to have breakfast to enhance friendship.
But nowadays, the class gap between people may be essentially the same as that in their previous lives, but on the surface, the gap between different levels of classes is huge. At least in the previous life, the education received since childhood, etc., would make people not have too much burden in their hearts. Even if the other party is rich, I don’t ask you for anything, then you and I are equal.
It’s different nowadays, especially in Jiangning Province, where it’s impossible for people from different classes to sit together and enjoy themselves.
The old man frying dough sticks over there was startled when he heard Lu Ming's words, and hurriedly smiled and said, "Master, please don't say that."
The entire Sansha Town is almost entirely dependent on Mr. Lu for its livelihood. The miners' families are directly workers of Mr. Lu's family. Other businessmen or peddlers also rely on the salaries of the many miners to form the consumption chain of Sansha Town. Lao Nian does not understand these professional terms, but he understands the principles behind them.
Mr. Lu apologized to him, which really shocked him.
Lu Ming smiled again and said, "Well, I understand your mentality. I am not only affecting your business today, but also your future business. For example, someone who used to like tofu pudding had no seats today, so he went to the next door to drink porridge. Then, he felt that drinking porridge was more comfortable, so he came to your place less often in the future, or even stopped coming. This is all my influence."
“That’s not a problem, that’s not a problem…” Lao Nian apologized with a smile. Indeed, it was only for a short while today, so it wouldn’t be that serious. If the stall was really closed for a few days, there would definitely be long-term impact.
"How about this, you can advertise later. I love your fried dough sticks. I don't think you are bragging, so it's okay to tell me. I wanted to shout a few words before I left, but then I thought, there are only a few breakfast stalls in this town, I can't favor one over the other and ruin the business for others, right?"
Lao Nian was already overjoyed, "Thank you, Master. Thank you, Master. You are really a living Bodhisattva..." He choked up a little, a little pretending, but also a little bit really touched. He didn't expect that Master Lu would think so much about his small stall.
Lu Ming had swallowed the last bite of the fried dough stick and drank a few sips of the soy milk in the bowl. Just as he put down the bowl, a snow-white handkerchief was handed to him.
Lu Ming waved his hand and took back the handkerchief. The Qiaoying who had handed over the handkerchief went to the fried dough sticks boss and got some straw paper for wrapping the dough sticks.
Lu Ming took it and wiped his hands. In the era when there were no wet wipes, it seemed a bit exaggerated to use a new handkerchief to wipe oily hands directly, especially if he used it himself, as he was afraid to throw the handkerchief away after just one use.
Then follow the local customs. If you use toilet paper, it will only be for yourself. Others will not be willing to use toilet paper just to wipe their hands.
After taking a look at the new follower, I have to say that the new follower is much more considerate than Blackhead in this respect. After all, Blackhead is a combatant by birth. Before being trafficked, he was a prospective member of the guard of a chief in Southeast Asia and a reserve personnel in training.
The new follower was sent to his side by Xigong.
Madam Liuli stayed in the villa in Zuodun Town, saying that her final breakthrough was imminent. During this period, her feet hurt so much after walking a few steps that she could only practice in seclusion. She estimated that she could get through this period in eight days.
Eight days later, on May 18th, it was exactly one month before my birthday.
It's another coincidence, but I've become numb to it. But it's also good that she doesn't follow me, out of sight, out of mind.
Then Madam Liuli recommended a young girl, saying that she would serve her on her behalf.
The implicit meaning was that since everyone around her was from the Baozhu Palace, she had to do her part in helping them. She said that serving her master in chores was supposed to be her duty as a member of the Liuli Palace.
Thinking of this, Lu Ming looked at the pretty figure that had retreated to Heitou's side. She was a very charming girl, a bit like a weakened version of Liuli. She was not as beautiful and charming as Liuli, but if taken alone, she was also a great beauty. Moreover, she was dressed very modernly, in a snow-white women's suit and high heels.
According to Madam Liuli, the Qing'e can have traditional looks or can keep up with the times, depending on your needs.
As for this young girl named Yuluan, she is extremely strong in combat. Her high heels are also one of her weapons. They can be inserted directly into the throat to kill people. She is also very good at using firearms.
Madam Liuli said that after meeting her, her secret technique had a breakthrough and she passed on her skills, so the fighting skills of these Qing'e also rose to a higher level.
She even said that Yu Luan was the strongest fighting expert among the thirty-six Qing'e, and if there were two or three of them, they might be able to defeat Sun Bo.
Lu Ming didn't know whether what she said was true or not, so he just listened to it.
Liuli also mentioned that there was a pair of little sword maids, but before she could finish, Lu Ming waved his hand, saying that if this continued, he would not be able to go out in the future.
Now, Yu Luan was really considerate. After taking her with him, he felt very comfortable. His original intention of finding an excuse to get her back to Liu Li faded.
However, the number of people accompanying me is growing day by day, which is not in line with my status. I need to streamline them.
Holding Yaya's hand, I walked and thought about all sorts of things, then went to the morning market and chatted with the vendors.
After leaving the morning market, Lu Ming sighed softly.
In the eyes of these Sansha people, I am the breadwinner of the entire Sansha town. When they talk to me, I feel very fresh, as if the thousands of people in this area are my people. They all hope that this great man can rule Sansha town forever, so that their lives will get better and better.
If we add up all the employees in my companies across the country, there would probably be tens of thousands of them, but that was the feeling between employees and bosses, which is completely different from the feeling today.
The red sun rose into the sky and the morning light gradually faded away.
Lu Ming picked up Yaya and walked on the bluestone brick road. The shops on both sides seemed to have more varieties than two months ago. There was also a shop specializing in selling stationery. Naturally, it was because the Sansha Primary School building had been completed and they came to seize the opportunity.
"Master, Master..." A peasant woman came running over. It was Mrs. Zhang, panting. "Mrs. Wei is in trouble..."
Lu Ming was stunned: "Where?" He didn't ask what happened. It was because of Zhang Sao's narrative ability that he would waste time on it.
Mrs. Wei is the widow of Wei San. After Lu Ming and other large troops left Sansha, Mrs. Wei and Mrs. Zhang, the wife of foreman Zhang Agou, looked after the Lu family house together.
"Yes, at the door of the master's back house..." Mrs. Zhang said anxiously.
Lu Ming made a gesture and walked over there.
As they walked, Mrs. Zhang said that among the investigation team sent by the city to investigate Lao Chai's escape from prison, there was a pervert named Liu.
They said he was a pervert because he went into a brothel on his first day.
In Sansha Town, there were also unmarried miners from other places. Gradually, there was also a brothel, which was actually a private house with two non-local peasant women in their 40s and 50s who were engaged in the prostitution trade.
The town is not that big, so gossips often keep an eye on who goes in and out of the brothel, but those miners from other places don't care about that.
But the pervert from the city's investigation team probably didn't expect this so-called brothel to be in such a state. He probably still fantasized about a pretty and innocent country girl, so he came out immediately after entering. However, he was seen by others and the news spread immediately.
It was this person. No one knew what he was doing so early in the morning. Mrs. Zhang used vulgar language to say that he "couldn't sleep because he was so horny."
Then, it happened that Mrs. Wei opened the back door to pour out the slop, which seemed to splash him a little. He refused to give in and tried to reason with Mrs. Wei, demanding compensation.
In Mrs. Zhang's words, "I think that young widow couldn't stand it anymore, that's why she said so much to him!"
After the special commissioner surnamed Liu started to make moves, Mrs. Wei started to scream and shout. Mrs. Zhang came out and beat the special commissioner Liu hard with a stick, knocking him down. This also attracted the patrolmen from the town police station. Mrs. Zhang saw that something was wrong and hurried out to find her husband.
The investigation team from the city is headed by a commissioner and all the team members are special commissioners. It sounds like a big title.
Lu Ming was speechless. It seemed that even if there was trouble, it should be Mrs. Zhang who should have it. How did it become Mrs. Wei who caused the trouble
As they were talking, they soon arrived at the back alley of Lu's residence. When the people who had gathered to watch the fun saw Lu Ming coming, they hurriedly made way for him.
At the back door of the house, there were three or two patrolmen in black uniforms, and one of them was about to handcuff Mrs. Wei.
There was even a fat, arrogant man who scolded the patrolmen, "How could you let the bandit leader escape when you wanted to capture him? You are a bunch of cowards!"
"Wait a minute!" Heitou shouted and moved aside. Lu Ming walked over.
"Master Lu!" The patrolmen were led by Ma Xiaowu, deputy chief of the police station. When he saw Lu Ming, he hurriedly smiled and walked up to him. He was the fifth of the Eight Vajra under Chen Qing. Now Chen Qing was the chief of the police station and Ma Xiaowu was the deputy chief.
"What's going on?" Lu Ming asked.
Ma Xiaowu whispered, "Don't be offended, Master Lu. I just wanted to take Mrs. Wei back and ask her casually. Didn't Mrs. Wei beat up a special commissioner and made him bleed? And this Commissioner Li happened to be nearby, and I have to report to him. I'll take her back and ask her casually. I'll find a way to settle this matter."
Lu Ming's brows were already furrowed.
Heitou sneered immediately: "Bullshit, my master has power from the East China Sea to the Western Regions, from Nanyang to Jiangnan. No matter how powerful he is, who dares to come to my master's private residence to arrest someone?! Have you eaten mad dog meat, Ma Xiaowu? What commissioner, what special envoy, a bunch of shit! Have you eaten mad dog meat, Ma Xiaowu, dared to arrest my master's people, but you are the same as their grandson? Shen Qing is blind, he wants you to be his deputy? And a fortune teller? Bullshit! Get out of here quickly, you want to arrest someone?! Bring the official documents!" He spat in front of Ma Xiaowu's feet.
In front of so many people, including the neighbors, Ma Xiaowu's face turned pale from being scolded. He gritted his teeth and said loudly, "I want to take Mrs. Wei back to assist in the investigation! The injured Special Commissioner Liu also pointed out that it was Mrs. Wei who beat him up!"
Heitou sneered, "You said you wanted to bring someone to assist you in your work, but why handcuffs? Who are you going to handcuff? Now, don't even think about taking anyone away! You want to be a human, and you should be my master's person. Now you want to be a dog? That's also my master's dog! You are really confused, and you still want to settle this matter? Who do you think you are?! What about the pervert surnamed Liu? He intended to rape women, why didn't you catch him?! Why didn't you investigate?!"
"Hey, I've seen something. No wonder the bandit leader was kidnapped here. I think he has fallen into a bandit den!" Over there, the fat and white Commissioner Li sneered and said, "Ma Xiaowu, these people are obstructing the work of the police, why don't you arrest them?!"