Li Quan, who had been standing at the side the entire time, was already dumbstruck. He trembled as he pointed at the row of silver on the table and asked in a stuttering tone,"Chief, these…these are all gifts from Xi Men Qing?”
"I remember that Constable Lei and Warden Zhang in the county government received 50 taels each at the end of last year, unlike Governor Cao, who got 200 taels in a few words.”
Judging from Li Quan's attitude towards the West Residence's butler, the remaining 100 taels would most likely not be able to escape.
"Cough cough…watch your words. It's not appropriate for me to reject his good intentions.”
He had the money to open a martial arts university.
Cao Fei was in a good mood as he took out a silver ingot worth five taels and handed it to Li Quan, asking him to treat his colleagues in the county office to a drink.
Although he didn't know why Ximen Qing would give him money, only a fool would refuse such a good opportunity.
He and Xi Men Qing were rivals, but one was in the dark and the other was in the light.
Sooner or later, they would have to fight to the death.
Using the method of unequal information to trick the other party, although it was somewhat disgraceful, it could weaken the opponent's strength and at the same time strengthen our own.
There was no harm in using such methods again.
Cao Fei wasn't a pedantic person. He knew that it didn't matter whether it was a black cat or a white cat, as long as it caught a mouse, it was a good cat.
The financial problem that had been troubling him was solved in an instant, and the schedule to help the martial arts university open a shop was raised again.
Previously, he had already inquired about a small shop along the main street. If one wanted to buy it, they would have to pay 100 taels of silver.
In addition to the house on Purple Stone Street, the total cost was about 150 taels.
If he gave out 50 taels of silver in the beginning, Cao Fei only needed to give out another 100 taels of silver.
As for the extra 100 taels, Cao Fei kept them for other purposes.
Cao Fei feigned civility and exchanged pleasantries with him. He also managed to get some information from him and learned that Ximen Qing had taken in another concubine. Including the other women in the backyard, there were no less than ten of them.
This did not include the servant girls who served the concubines in their daily lives.
What a fierce person!
If this continued, even an iron rod would be ground into a needle sooner or later.
Ordinary people really couldn't take it.
Before they reached the entrance of Wu Da's house, they were blocked by Granny Wang, who was waiting at the side.
"Chief Cao, you have to stand up for me. The people from the county government are here again today…"
Grandma Wang knelt down in front of Cao Fei, crying and crying about what had happened this morning.
It turned out that after receiving Cao Fei's instructions, Li Quan had already brought a few bailiffs over. The podao and rope he carried with him were almost placed on Granny Wang's neck.
Grandma Wang was shocked.
Compared to Cao Fei's beating yesterday and these fiendish and heartless bailiffs, it was at most a gentle breeze.
He was simply too kind.
Comparing the two, Granny Wang felt that Cao Fei was one of them.
If not for the fact that they were neighbors, why would they remind him?
Cao Fei looked at Granny Wang coldly and pretended to be in a difficult position. After pondering for a while, he said,"If the people from the public sect ask you questions, just answer them honestly. There's no need to panic.”
"Can you not panic?"
Grandma Wang saw that Cao Fei did not intend to leave her in the lurch and heaved a sigh of relief. She quickly stood up and jumped up in excitement. She pulled Cao Fei's arm and led him into the teahouse.
All kinds of precious tea and food were placed on the table.
"Chief Cao, don't you know how terrifying the people from the county government are? "You must help me this time. I'll never forget your great kindness. I've never mistreated the martial arts university family.”
Grandma Wang was not stupid. She knew that Cao Fei was not related to her, so martial arts universities became the only bond between the two of them.
Now, he was even using the excuse of being a close neighbor of martial arts universities and was unwilling to let go even if he died.
Cao Fei pretended to hesitate for a while. Seeing that the fire was enough, he simply said,"Why should I help you?"
"How about this, you go and discuss with Dalang first and let him talk to me. If Dalang is willing to help you, then I will reluctantly make a move once.”
"Aiya, thank you, Chief, thank you…"
Grandma Wang thanked him profusely. She was no longer as quick-witted as before.
The farce in front of Granny Wang's house was like a stone thrown into a pool in a place like Purple Stone Street, which was neither big nor small. It attracted the attention of many idlers and neighbors along the street.
Pan Jinlian was packing her things in the courtyard. When she heard the commotion, she opened the courtyard door curiously and leaned against the door to watch.
She saw Cao Fei leaving the teahouse after Grandma Wang's endless thanks and walking towards her house. She immediately put away her thoughts of watching the show and waited politely at the entrance of the courtyard to welcome him.
"Hello, Uncle. What brings you here?”
"There are some things I need to discuss with you and Dalang.”
Cao Fei was also a little surprised by Pan Jinlian's enthusiasm. After returning a polite bow, the two of them entered the courtyard one after the other.
As she swayed, there was an additional charm that only women with speed could have.
Cao Fei suddenly shivered when he thought of the faint smile in the other party's eyes and the little joy mixed with enthusiasm.
"Could it be that the martial arts university isn't home?"
He blinked and stared at the open door behind him, deliberately not closing it.
The vigilance in his heart was raised.
After Pan Jinlian and Cao Fei disappeared, the idle people who had been watching the fun at the door gathered together again, and their discussions were much louder than before.
An idle man standing on the side of the road looked away from Pan Jinlian and spat angrily at the ground. His tone was filled with jealousy.
Who knew that as soon as he finished speaking, Granny Wang, who was beside him, heard him.
The latter rushed forward, completely different from the weak and pitiful appearance she had in front of Cao Fei.
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