Lin Wanrong saw Luo Ning's troubled look and said, "Miss Luo, do you think my request is too much?"
Luo Ning frowned slightly and said softly, "Brother Lin, these conditions are indeed a bit difficult."
Lin Wanrong's expression turned serious, "Miss Luo, is this difficult? I don't think so. Have you ever thought that although there are thousands of reasons in your eyes to ask for donations, in the eyes of others, it is also making things difficult for them? "
Luo Ning bit her red lips and lowered her head to ponder.
"Of course there are reasons to ask for donations, but it is not easy for everyone to earn money. It is all painstaking effort. To say something that you don't like to hear, Miss Luo, you may only see the rich side of them, but you didn't see the hard work behind them. They have to be calculative about every copper they earn. Even if they earn money from black-hearted means, they also have to bear a lot of scolding and pressure. They also have to pay a price. This matter of charity is indeed difficult, but there is no free lunch in this world. You want to get these things, but you don't want to pay the price. Think about it, such a good thing, how can it be your turn? "Lin Wanrong said righteously.
Luo Ning carefully thought about his words and suddenly laughed, "Brother Lin, I admit that what you said is very reasonable, but then again, you gave us a chance. Our poetry competition is also giving you a chance, right? Just like you said, this is called a win-win situation. You won't lose anything. "
Lin Wanrong laughed. This girl's mind was indeed very flexible. It didn't take too much effort to talk to her. He immediately said, "In that case, Miss Luo, do you agree to my conditions?"
Luo Ning smiled, "Brother Lin, I think I should be able to satisfy your proposal just now. As long as we do some work on this fancy design, let people see your logo, remember your logo, and not affect the artistic atmosphere of this poetry competition, it will be good. What do you think? "
Lin Wanrong nodded, knowing that this was indeed the limit of what she could do. In this era, advertising was still a novelty. If she went overboard, it might cause the opposite effect.
Luo Ning suddenly sighed and said, "Big Brother Lin, do you look down on me when you see me going around collecting donations for this poetry competition?"
Lin Wanrong said sternly, "That depends on your purpose. If you're just trying to make a name for yourself as the number one talented woman in Jinling, then I'm a bit disdainful. However, I believe that you're not that kind of person. "
Luo Ning smiled gratefully and said, "Brother Lin, thank you for telling me the truth. Actually, everyone has some dreams. I'm no exception. Ever since I was a child, I've loved poetry and songs. It's my wish to gather all the talented men and women in the world together to talk about interesting things and compose some poems. As for the so-called talented woman, it's very fake, and even more burdensome. What's the benefit of it for me? "
Luo Ning was a woman born in a rich family, so it was naturally not strange for her to have such a dream. What was rare was that she could pay attention to those orphans who had no one to take care of them. From this point, it could be seen that she was indeed a very thoughtful woman.
Lin Wanrong nodded and said, "Everyone has the right to pursue their dreams. Miss Luo, I admire your courage. However, there is a gap between dreams and reality. Don't be too addicted to your dreams and break away from reality. "
After saying this, he also sighed in his heart. Girls were all dreamers, always describing how beautiful the future was. How could they know the hardships of this world?
Luo Ning said gratefully, "Big Brother Lin, thank you for your advice. I will definitely remember it. However — "She suddenly smiled slyly," Since you proposed these conditions for this poetry competition, can I also propose a small request on behalf of myself? "
Lin Wanrong said curiously, "Do you have any other requests? Agreed, one thousand silver taels. I won't fork out more than one silver tael. I'm a miser, I won't give a single cent. "
Luo Ning giggled and said, "Big Brother Lin, don't joke with me. My request has nothing to do with silver taels. I'm proposing it on behalf of myself. "
"Yourself?" Lin Wanrong chuckled. "What kind of request can you make? Don't have any improper thoughts, I'm a person with principles. "
Hearing him teasing her, Luo Ning only smiled and said, "I want to invite Big Brother Lin to participate in our poetry competition."
"I also want to participate?" Lin Wanrong was shocked. Damn, isn't this forcing a duck onto a perch? He had some self-awareness. He could recite small poems, but he really couldn't do anything else. The poetry competition was for the occasion. It relied on real skills, so it couldn't be cheated.
"Miss Luo, aren't you purposely making a fool out of me? With my talent, how can I recite poems and write couplets? "Lin Wanrong was rarely modest.
Luo Ning shook her head and said seriously, "Big Brother Lin, you're wrong. I'm afraid you don't know, but the four ancient couplets you hung on the fourth floor of the Food for Immortals are not only famous in Jin Ling, but they're also famous in Jiangsu. Every day, there's an endless stream of scholars that come to this restaurant to look at these ancient couplets, but no one has a proper second verse. If you don't have the qualifications to participate in this poetry competition, then how many people in Jin Ling do? "
Ah, being talented was also a problem. Lin Wanrong shook his head and sighed, saying, "To be invited by Miss Luo is an enviable thing. Since that's the case, I'll go and observe. But let me say this first, don't ask me to compose any poems. I'm a very humble person. Anyway, you guys recite poems, I'll just drink and look at the beauties. It's a pleasure. "His tone changed and he smiled, saying," But I'm still a little worried. "
"Big Brother Lin, what are you worried about?" Luo Ning asked curiously.
"I'm worried that if I'm not careful, I'll steal the title of the number one scholar in Jin Ling. That would be a little embarrassing." He said arrogantly.
Seeing Luo Ning's shocked expression, Lin Wanrong smiled, saying, "Then wouldn't I be the last scholar?"
Luo Ning covered her mouth and smiled, saying, "Big Brother Lin, you're too humble. If you were last, then there wouldn't be any more scholars in Jin Ling. "
This lady's evaluation of me is quite high. Lin Wanrong felt flattered. Luckily, he was clear-headed and wouldn't fall for this bewitching soup. He nodded and said, "If that's the case, then I'll go and have some wine with flowers."
Luo Ning heard him comparing this poetry competition to drinking wine with flowers. She was a little angry, but also a little amused. She sighed and said, "If you just want to have some wine with flowers, that's fine too. At that time, not only will there be scholars from all over the country, but even the daughters of the wealthy will also come. Big Brother, you're in for a treat. In the past poetry competitions, there have always been stories of scholars and beauties. I believe this year won't disappoint Big Brother Lin. "
Damn, I knew it. What nonsense poetry competition. In the end, it'll turn into a group blind date. But, being able to see beauties is also something to look forward to. Lin Wanrong thought.
He saw that Luo Ning's expression was solemn. She seemed to be looking forward to this poetry competition. He couldn't help but chuckle and said, "I forgot that Miss Luo is also a poet. I'm afraid Miss Luo will have this kind of story."
Luo Ning smiled faintly and said, "Big Brother Lin, you're just joking with me. Although Luo Ning is a woman, she hasn't considered the matters between a man and a woman. Big Brother Lin, don't joke around anymore. "
Seeing that her expression was calm and unmoved, Lin Wanrong also felt a little admiration for her. This woman really had some level of attainment.
Luo Ning was Luoyuan's older sister. Holding the principle that a rabbit doesn't eat the grass near its nest, he didn't tease her too much. It was just that he had already eaten Qiaoqiao's nest, but he didn't remember it.
This Luo Ning was a very assertive woman. After talking with him, she left in a hurry, saying that the poetry competition was around the corner and that she couldn't stay for long because there were many things to prepare. Lin Wanrong thought, "When you wanted my money, I didn't see you say this. You're really a shrewd person who can be compared to me."
Luoyuan and Dong Qingshan came back not long after. When they saw Lin Wanrong, they were stunned. Dong Qingshan said happily, "Big Brother, you're back." Luoyuan followed behind him, his face also full of joy.
Lin Wanrong chuckled and said, "What else can I do if I don't come back? Don't tell me I'm going to spend the New Year in the bandit's nest? "
Luoyuan smiled and said, "When Qingshan and I got the news that you're back, we immediately rushed to the Xiao Family. Who knew that after waiting for you in the guest room for the whole afternoon, you still didn't come back. It was all because of that Guo Gongzi chatting with us for a long time."
In front of his brother-in-law, how could Lin Wanrong say that he skipped work in the afternoon to pick up girls? He could only chuckle and said, "There was something urgent in the afternoon, so Lady Xiao sent me to Xixia Temple."
Dong Qingshan was surprised and said, "Big Brother, did you really do it with Lady Xiao?"
My goodness, why is Qingshan still so vulgar? But this word 'do it', it's really practical and exquisite, I like it. Lin Wanrong held back his laughter and said, "Not yet, I'm in the middle of it."
Dong Qingshan didn't read many books, so his words were vulgar, which was exactly what Lin Wanrong liked. Luoyuan was also not a serious scholar, so he tried his best to hold back his laughter and said to Lin Wanrong, "Big Brother, this Lady Xiao is said to be on the move all year round, I haven't seen her yet. I just heard that she is so beautiful that the moon and flowers would be put to shame. If there's a chance, please introduce me to her. "
Speaking of this Grand Mistress, Lin Wanrong could only smile bitterly. The two of them didn't get along at all, how could he introduce her to you? Seeing Luoyuan's sneaky gaze, Lin Wanrong smiled and said, "It's true that she is beautiful, but her temper is far from your sister's, Miss Lo's."
When Luoyuan came up just now, he saw that Luo Ning had left, so he didn't even have time to say anything. "Oh right, Big Brother, why did my sister come to see you?"
"Your sister, she came to send me an invitation." Lin Wanrong laughed and told him about Luo Ning's request for help.
Luoyuan knew about this poetry competition, so he nodded and said, "Big Brother, my sister is good at everything, but she is a bit too stubborn. This poetry competition is not something she, a woman, can show her face in public. That Jinling's number one scholar, Hou Yuebai, took the initiative to take the charity, but she rejected him. "
Lin Wanrong also knew about the story of Jinling's number one scholar and Jinling's number one talented woman. He laughed and said, "I heard that Xiao Hou is chasing after your sister quite closely."
Luoyuan nodded and said, "That's true. They are in the same poetry club, so they have a lot of opportunities to meet. That Hou Yuebai often finds an excuse to talk to my sister about poems. I get annoyed just looking at him, not to mention my sister. I believe that my sister is not willing to let Hou Yuebai help her because of this reason. "
Luo Ning was indeed a woman with backbone. Lin Wanrong remembered what she said and sighed, "Your sister is a person who dares to pursue her own dreams. It is not easy to do this. "
Luoyuan looked at Lin Wanrong and suddenly smiled and said, "Big Brother, I advise you not to have any ideas about my sister."
"Pfft — —" Lin Wanrong spat out the tea he was drinking. This Kleinloh is really persistent. His words are so blunt that even I can't stand it. It seems that choosing him as my little brother was the right choice.
"Kleinloh, since you are so frank, I might as well be frank with you." Lin Wanrong patted Luoyuan's shoulder and said, "I am not interested in your sister. I have always kept a respectful distance from those who have the reputation of being a talented woman. You go back and tell your sister not to be interested in me. I am a very charming person. Everyone who has been in contact with me knows that. "
Qing Shan disdainfully said, "Big Brother, I think that Miss Luo is quite good. She is pretty, and she is a close friend of my sister. When the two of them get along, they will not fight. Why don't you take her? She can be my sister's companion."
My god, Qing Shan you animal. Are you doing this for my sake or for your sister's sake? How can you say something like this? Do you think I am such a casual person?
Luoyuan laughed and said, "Big Brother, it is not that I am looking down on you. My sister said that the man she likes should be an unparalleled and extraordinary man. He must have rich experience, a broad mind, and must be able to enter the academy. Literary talent and martial arts are indispensable. "
Lin Wanrong made a sound of surprise and said, "How come all these merits of mine are known by your sister?"
Luoyuan laughed. He had been with Lin Wanrong for a long time and was already familiar with his temperament. When it came to intelligence and wit, if his big brother admitted that he was the second best, no one would dare to admit that they were the best. However, his literary talent and romantic talent were still lacking. Last time at Myo Yuk Square, he did not know where he got Xiao Shi, but he actually tricked Miss Qin Xian 'er's heart. He had already passed the literary talent and romantic talent, not to mention his martial arts skills. Therefore, Luoyuan seriously advised his big brother to stay away from his sister. He had seen too many cases of people suffering setbacks.
Lin Wanrong thought, 'This girl's standards are quite high. What literary talent and martial arts? Can they be used to make a living? I have the peerless divine spear to protect my body, but I still have to earn money to support my family. ' 'You little girls must have read too many romance novels, your dreams are all very beautiful.' 'If it were not for the fact that I am not interested in you, I would have used my magic to make you, this little girl, fall head over heels in love with me and let you play arrogantly.'
The three of them burst into laughter and ended this beastly topic.
Lin Wanrong and the two brothers chatted for a while, telling them what happened in the past few days. Luoyuan hatefully said, "The bandits of the White Lotus Sect are really rampant. They burn, kill, loot, and commit all kinds of crimes in my Jinling. It's a pity that my father's subordinates are only patrolling officers and soldiers. He can't do anything to the White Lotus Sect. Several times, he urged Commander Cheng De to send out the Green Camp, but that old fellow disobeyed. If you ask me, this old fellow might really have some connection with the White Lotus Sect. "
Since that night, when Tao Dongcheng led the Green Camp troops and rushed up the mountain, Lin Wanrong knew that Cheng De, Tao Dongcheng, and the White Lotus Sect must have some connection. And the person who linked these people together was the master behind them. It was a pity that he did not see the master's real face that day. Even his voice was tampered with. He really felt some regret in his heart.
However, to be able to integrate these three forces together, the master's power could be imagined. Lin Wanrong secretly thought that this Kleinloh's father, the governor of Jiangsu Province, Lomin, should have some clues. When will I find time to visit this old fox?
"Oh right, Kleinloh, how is the dispute between Hong Xing and the Black Dragon Society recently?" Lin Wanrong remembered this matter and asked.
Dong Qingshan pounded the table and said hatefully, "Wu Zhenghu, that bastard, is getting more and more outrageous. Recently, there have been more and more trouble in the south of the city. It's all because of Wu Zhenghu's informants. If it wasn't for Luoyuan who kept persuading me, I would have already taken action."
"Oh?" Lin Wanrong looked at Luoyuan with great interest and said, "Kleinloh, what do you think of this matter?"
A glimmer of light flashed in Luoyuan's eyes and said, "It's not that we don't want to take revenge, it's just that the time has not yet come. Let them be arrogant for a few more days. When they are complacent, we will be fully prepared. We will gather our strength and cut off one of their claws, so that they will not dare to be arrogant again. "
Lin Wanrong smiled. After learning that Cheng Ruinian had the backing of the Black Dragon Society, Luoyuan's fighting spirit was even higher. Cheng Ruinian was only supporting the Black Dragon Society, but Luoyuan was one of the leaders of Hong Xing. With Luoyuan's identity, Hong Xing was already in an invincible position. With Luoyuan's shrewdness and Dong Qingshan's ability, although Hong Xing's strength was temporarily weaker, it was still a great match.
As for Hong Xing's matters, Lin Wanrong did not want to care too much. With these two brothers, he could rest assured. These things were left to them to do. Even if there were some setbacks, it was also the price of growth, which would only make them more and more mature.
"By the way, Kleinloh, does your father know that you joined Hong Xing?" Lin Wanrong suddenly asked.
Luoyuan shook his head and said, "I'm not sure. Father only told me to get closer to you, big brother. He said that you are our Luo family's benefactor. Even if I asked, he would not say anything else."
Benefactor? Benefactor my foot. This old guy was a big fox. If nothing unexpected happened, Lomin had long known that Luoyuan had joined Hong Xing. The reason why he did not stop it was because, on the one hand, Lin Wanrong was a benefactor. On the other hand, he probably wanted to use Hong Xing to contend with the Black Dragon Society supported by Cheng De.
"He put his own son into this game. This old fox has invested a lot. Why does he have so much confidence in me?" Lin Wanrong thought for a while, but he still couldn't figure it out. However, there was one thing he was sure of, and that was whether this old fox was willing or forced, he was on his side. This was something that couldn't be changed.
With this in mind, Lin Wanrong did not worry much. He would have to wait until he had a chance to meet the old fox to solve more problems.
The three brothers chatted for a while. Lin Wanrong was worried about Qiaoqiao's condition, so he went upstairs. He saw that the little girl was sleeping soundly. She even showed a sweet smile in her dream. Seeing her, Lin Wanrong felt peaceful in his heart.
He suddenly had an idea. If he put Yushuang, Qing Xuan, and Qiaoqiao together, what would it be like? Would they fight? Alas, this problem was really nerve-racking.
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