As they walked on the streets with Gao Qiu, they heard the sounds of hawking and yelling ceaselessly resounding out. The teahouses and restaurants were filled with a sea of people and bustling as before. They didn't know in the slightest that the capital was already at daggers drawn and a tremendous change would occur at any moment.
Seeing Lin Wanrong strolling around, picking and touching things here and there, looking for little things that women liked, Gao Qiu laughed and said, "So Brother is really going to have a tryst with some family's young lady. I thought you were joking with me. Brother is really lucky. The wives at home are all gentle and beautiful, comparable to fairies, but you still have a few children outside. Such luck with women really makes me envious. "
"Envious of what?" Lin Wanrong said with a bitter face, "It's not easy for us to be men. Not only do we have to be handsome, but we also have to be able to make money and coax people. We have to pretend to be gentle in the day and be a beast at night. We can't be lacking any of these. The red flag at home doesn't fall, but the colorful flag flutters outside. How can it be so easy? "
Gao Qiu laughed when he heard this. He felt that talking to Brother Lin was better than reading ten pornographic books.
Lin Wanrong patted his chest in front of Old Man Xu and boasted, but he was scratching his head when he really wanted to give Miss Xu a gift. Not to mention the current relationship between the two of them that had fallen to the freezing point, just the girl's taste was not something ordinary people could serve. No wonder Old Man Xu was like selling old goods, and would rather lose money than push Miss Xu out.
"Brother Lin, what's wrong?" Seeing that Lin Wanrong had stopped and was silent, Gao Qiu looked at him in confusion. He immediately understood that he was in a difficult situation, so he picked up a few kinds of cosmetics from a roadside stall. He laughed and said, "Gifts for women, do you still need to think about it?! Buy a bunch of rouge, face powder, silk, and satin, and I guarantee that she will happily cling to you with a smile, calling you uncle non-stop. In the worst case, you can take out a bunch of money and throw it at her, hehe. "
This old fellow must have visited too many brothels. Lin Wanrong clicked his tongue a few times and looked him up and down. He chuckled and said, "Brother Gao, I didn't expect such knowledgeable words to come out of your mouth! Needless to say, for a customer like you, the sisters in the brothel will definitely like you very much. "
"It's true that she likes me very much, but I also like her very much —" Gao Qiu said with a meaningful smile.
"You really have depth. I admire you!" Lin Wanrong gave a thumbs up. Then, he raised his middle finger and looked down on this old fellow as if he didn't have any good points.
After walking for a while, he did not see anything that he liked. It had to be unique and Xu Zhiqing's photographic memory. It was really difficult for him.
"Brother Gao, are there any good toy shops in the capital? I want good craftsmanship and meticulous work, "Lin Wanrong said to Gao Qiu.
Gao Qiu had been in the capital for many years, so he was familiar with the terrain and had a wide network of contacts. He nodded and said, "Of course there is. Not far ahead, there is an old shop called Desheng Lou. It specializes in gathering a group of craftsmen to make marionettes and cloth toys. Brother, are you going to have a son or daughter in your family? Why are you in such a hurry to buy some children's toys? "
Lin Wanrong smiled and didn't answer him. He asked him to lead the way and went straight to Desheng Lou. The scale of the old shop was really extraordinary. As soon as he entered the door, Lin Wanrong was attracted by the scene in front of him. There were all kinds of strange wooden toys on the three floors of the shop. There were flowers, birds, fish, insects, leopards, tigers, and beasts.
Lin Wanrong looked up and down and slowly shook his head and said, "Small, still too small. Shopkeeper, have you ever made anything bigger? For example, something like me! "
"Sir, do you have something like this?!" The shopkeeper followed him and shook his head. "This shop has been around for a hundred years. The biggest doll is a tiger or leopard. I have never seen something as big as this."
"My toy is indeed not small." Lin Wanrong laughed a few times and whispered a few words in the shopkeeper's ear. The shopkeeper was surprised and carefully looked at him. After a long time, he said, "This shop has never accepted such a business. Sir's idea is feasible, but the thing you want to make is a little too big —"
"Why are you so long-winded? Just tell me if you can do it or not! " Gao Qiu was the head of the armed guards in the palace. He was used to shouting and had a temper. He didn't care what Lin Wanrong wanted to make. When he heard that the shopkeeper was being secretive, he directly shouted.
He was one of the emperor's people. His shout was very powerful. The shopkeeper was shocked and his legs trembled. He stuttered, "Sir, sir, please spare my life —"
"What did you say?!" Gao Qiu was furious. He slammed the table and glared at him. "What spare my life? What kind of person do you think I am?! I win people over by virtue, by virtue — do you understand?! "
Someone more shameless than me has finally appeared! Official Lin was moved to tears. He wanted to hold Gao Qiu's hand and laugh three times.
"Shopkeeper, don't be afraid." Lin Wanrong smiled and said, "My Big Brother Gao is a little hot-tempered, but he has done a lot of things to punish evil and eradicate evil. His character is top-notch. You just need to tell me if this thing can be made or not. How many hours will it take? I need it urgently! "
"It can be made, it can be made!" Seeing that this young gentleman had a black face and white teeth. He was much more adorable than the fiend on the other side. The shopkeeper hurriedly nodded. "As long as Sir cooperates, I can gather the skilled craftsmen in my shop to work overtime. I guarantee that we can make this thing before sunset. But the price — "He didn't dare to open his mouth. He carefully looked at Gao Qiu with fear.
"What? Are you afraid that we won't give you money?! "Gao Qiu angrily snorted." I use virtue to win people over — "
This old man, he's doing it again! Lin Wanrong found it quite funny. If you say you use virtue to win people over, then I, Lin San, am the reincarnation of Goddess of Mercy. Seeing that the shopkeeper was as quiet as a cicada in winter, Lin Wanrong smiled and said, "Shopkeeper, don't worry. I, Lin Wanrong, respect people who rely on their own abilities to make a living. The workers in your shop rely on their skills to make a living and support their families. They are not inferior to anyone. They are a hundred times better than those corrupt officials. You can just name the price. "
"Sir's words are heartwarming. Just based on what you said, our shop is extremely grateful. Today, we will only charge you for the cost of production — ten taels of silver!" The shopkeeper sighed gratefully. Since ancient times, craftsmen have always been a class lower than ordinary people, and even more despised by other professions. In the imperial court, no one was willing to speak up for this group. Only this teacher dared to go against the world's condemnation and publicly cry out for their grievances. How could he not be moved to tears?
"This is twenty taels of silver." Lin Wanrong smiled and stuffed the banknotes into his hands. "I can't let my brothers work for nothing, can I? I only hope that the shopkeeper will hurry up and not disappoint me. "
"Yes, yes. Sir, please come with me." The shopkeeper happily accepted the banknotes. After leading Lin Wanrong into the inner chamber, Gao Qiu stayed outside. He could only hear the group of craftsmen chattering inside. One moment, they said he was too tall, the next moment, they said his arms were too thick. He didn't know what Brother Lin wanted to make.
After waiting for a while, Lin Wanrong raised the curtain and walked out. He had a smile on his face. He looked very satisfied with the situation.
"Brother Lin, is everything done? What exactly are you going to make? "Gao Qiu had been waiting impatiently for a long time. Seeing him come out, he hurriedly greeted him and asked.
If he said it was a thing, it really wasn't a thing. Lin Wanrong also didn't know how to answer. He could only chuckle a few times. "Heaven's secrets cannot be revealed. You will know when the time comes."
Lin San's intelligence was well-known in the world. Gao Qiu naturally wouldn't doubt his ability. He gave a thumbs up and said with a smile, "When Lin San makes a move, all the beauties will be taken! This time, I don't know which family's young miss is going to fall. This is really worthy of celebration. "
Lin Wanrong shivered. Damn, could it be that this old brother has been infected by me? His smile is even more lewd than mine.
"Sir, what did you just say? This mister is called Lin San? Is he that Sir Lin San who bombarded the celestial market, reorganized the academy, and wants to organize the Hundred Trades Competition? "The shopkeeper was following behind Lin Wanrong when he heard Gao Qiu's words. He was no longer afraid of Gao Qiu. He hurriedly pulled on his sleeve and asked.
Lin Wanrong smiled and said, "It's true that my name is Lin San. I've also bombarded that celestial market. But what is this Hundred Trades Competition? Why haven't I heard of it?! "
"Aiya! Are you really Sir Lin? I really have eyes but failed to recognize Mount Tai! " The shopkeeper was extremely surprised. He trembled as he took out the banknotes and stuffed them back into Lin Wanrong's hands. He couldn't help but cry. "This old man is muddle-headed. You are the great benefactor of us artisans. How can I accept your money? If this gets out, won't we be cursed by our peers?! "
"Shopkeeper, what are you talking about? What Hundred Trades Competition? Why don't I understand a single word? " Lin Wanrong smiled as he stuffed the banknotes back. "You guys don't steal or rob. You guys rely on your craftsmanship to earn a living. You guys are just and honorable. Even the God of Thunder wouldn't dare to strike you guys. Even if the Emperor came, you still have to accept this money. If you continue to decline, then it means that you look down on me, Lin San. "
"That's right, that's right." Gao Qiu said from the side. "We emphasize on winning people over with virtue. We definitely won't take advantage of you. Quickly tell me about this Hundred Trades Competition. What is it? "
Sir Lin persisted in refusing. The shopkeeper had no choice but to accept the banknotes. He took out a notice from the cupboard and happily said, "Sir Lin, how could you not know about this? Isn't this your notice? Today, Grand Chancellor Lin San is here to present the Emperor's decree to establish Saint Virtue Academy. Promote skills and teach a hundred trades. Select the world's best artisans. Select those who are capable and select those who are outstanding. Hundred industries compete and encourage creativity. Everyone who obtains first place will be rewarded handsomely. Sir Lin, this notice has been posted all over the streets and alleys. Your great name is on it, and there is even His Majesty's personal inscription. Could it be that this is not your intention? "
This is indeed my intention. But in my entire life, I've only published blackboard newspapers. I've never published a notice. Lin Wanrong held the notice in her hand and turned it over and over to examine it. The handwriting was neat and meticulous, and the old Emperor's official seal was impressively visible. With such a big fanfare, it seemed that this matter could not be faked.
Understood! Lin Wanrong fiercely clapped his hands. His expression was one of joy. Qing Xuan, you really are my good wife. This matter is a hundred times better than me doing it myself.
"Sir Lin, you don't know the power of this notice." The shopkeeper wiped away his tears. "For generations, us artisans have been looked down upon. No one's children are willing to learn this. They despise it for being lowly. Because of this, many of our crafts have no successors and are about to be lost. The treasures passed down by our ancestors are wasted in the hands of us unfilial descendants. We have a guilty conscience. But once you post this notice, it's different. "
The shopkeeper's eyebrows suddenly danced. He excitedly waved his hand. "With the golden brush, jade seal, and the Emperor's personal handwriting, who knows how many mouths have been shut. This isn't just a notice. This is our artisan's legacy! You don't know how many trades it has saved, how many lives … Sir, I kowtow to you! "
The shopkeeper bowed to the ground and furiously kowtowed. Looking at the old man crying, Lin Wanrong was shocked. He hurriedly pulled him back. "It's just a small matter. Shopkeeper, don't shorten my lifespan. I can't take it! "
"To Sir, it's a small matter. But to us artisans, it's something that benefits our descendants and brings endless good fortune. Sir, you don't know how many artisans worship you. You have no idea how many craftsmen burn incense and worship you. You are the Goddess of Mercy who saves us from suffering. "
Worship my ass, I'm still in the prime of my life. Lin Wanrong didn't know whether to laugh or cry. He was pleasantly surprised. He didn't think that the effect would be better than what he had expected. Qing Xuan really knows what I'm thinking.
"Prosperity leads to a strong country. Failure leads to a weak country." Lin Wanrong sighed. "Shopkeeper, please tell everyone that I, Lin San, will continue to run this school for a long time. As long as you are talented, as long as you have outstanding skills and outstanding achievements, I will definitely reward you and put you in an important position."
After he finished speaking, he took off. His footsteps were hurried. Even Gao Qiu couldn't keep up with him.
What happened to Brother Lin? Gao Qiu's heart was filled with questions.
He walked a few miles in one breath. Lin Wanrong's suppressed emotions were slightly released. He slowly stopped and looked into the distance. Who knew where his thoughts had flown to.
"Brother Lin, Brother Lin …" Gao Qiu's few soft calls woke him up. He hurriedly nodded and smiled. "Brother Gao, what's the matter?"
Gao Qiu didn't understand. "Brother Lin, what's wrong? I've seen you smile more happily than anyone before, but I've never seen you like this. "
"It's nothing. I just feel that our China's people are really simple. Something that should have been done a long time ago only happened a few hundred years later. But they're running around telling each other about it. They've only learned to be grateful, but they've forgotten to take responsibility. Is there anything more simple than this? "
Seeing Lin Wanrong's gloomy expression, Gao Qiu shook his head. "Brother Lin, what you're saying is too profound. I don't understand. I only know one thing. It's better late than never!"
Lin Wanrong was stunned for a moment. Then he suddenly laughed. "Brother Gao, it's not that you don't understand. You have great wisdom, great wisdom!"
After talking with Gao Qiu for a while, his mood gradually improved. His mind also became a lot more lively. There's no use in thinking about useless things. It's more important to get down to business.
Speaking of business, Gao Qiu also became excited. "Brother Lin, which family's young lady are you meeting today? I'll go and find out for you. "
Lin Wanrong didn't answer him. He hurriedly led him forward for a while. Gao Qiu looked at the surrounding scenery. It was very familiar. He couldn't help but exclaim, "Eh, aren't we returning to the mansion? Brother Lin, are you meeting the princess or Qiaoqiao and Madam Ning 'er?! "
How did this brother become so stupid? Look at me sneaking around. Do I look like I'm going home to see my wife? I'm obviously going to meet my mistress! Lin Wanrong shushed him. "Brother Gao, don't talk. Stay alert. There's a vicious dog in front."
Gao Qiu took the lead to protect him. Looking at the way he peeked at the Xu mansion, Gao Qiu immediately understood. He was shocked and deeply impressed. Brother Lin actually dared to have a rendezvous with Lord Xu's daughter under the noses of the madams. This ability, this courage, he's invincible!
"Brother Lin, do you want to go in? The ladder is always ready for you. "Seeing him staring at the wall of the Xu mansion without saying a word, Gao Qiu held back his laughter and secretly said.
Damn it, am I addicted to climbing over walls? The vicious dog in the Xu mansion is even more powerful than me. How can I easily provoke it! He laughed. "Brother Gao, you don't know, but I have a habit. Whenever I enter my own courtyard, I like to climb over the wall. If I want to enter someone else's house, I need to carry it in with eight sedan bearers. "
You're going to steal someone's mistress. How can you carry it in with eight sedan bearers? Gao Qiu snickered but didn't say anything. The expression on his face clearly said — I don't believe it!
"Brother Gao, you don't believe me?" Lin Wanrong smiled coquettishly. "Did you forget what my name is?! When have I, Lin San, ever failed when I wanted to do something?! "
He wasn't boasting. He really hadn't heard of Lin San failing before. Gao Qiu blinked and was about to speak when he suddenly heard the sound of gongs and drums in the distance. Firecrackers sounded and a large sedan bearers slowly came over. There were exactly eight sedan bearers!
The eight sedan bearers stopped in front of the Xu mansion. A ceremonial official read the list of gifts. "Congratulations to Miss Xu for her youth and beauty. A special gift for her birthday. Please kindly accept it — unknown, unknown, unknown!"
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