20demayo Chapter 90 Getting Back on His Feet
Chapter 90 Getting Back on His Feet
Zhong Mei knew that her third uncle had always despised the government, and he would never have bowed down to Li Chong if he hadn't been forced by circumstances.
Although Li Chong's proposed prospects made sense, things in this world are never simply a matter of who is right and who gets to decide.
Zhong Mei felt she needed to use more persuasion to convince Hu Changyong to back down.
"I wonder how much of my breath I'm going to waste," Zhong Mei thought to herself. "When I get back, I'll definitely make him demand more compensation!"
Just as Zhong Mei was trying to find the right words to persuade him, she heard Hu Changyong's voice in her ear.
"If you move into his office, will we brothers still be able to visit you?"
"I……"
Zhong Mei subconsciously thought that Hu Changyong would refuse, and upon hearing his voice, she immediately tried to persuade him again.
But after saying just one word, she realized that Hu Changyong didn't seem to have refused.
Zhong Mei looked up and paused for a moment, then quickly replied, "Yes, I can go see it. If you don't go, I'll have to go back and find you!"
Hu Changyong sighed inwardly as he looked at Zhong Mei's delighted expression.
"Girls really are a case of 'once they grow up, they're gone forever.'"
He walked silently for a while longer before stopping. "Since you're willing, and the brothers don't want to go down the mountain to farm, let's do as that kid says. But if that damn escort agency doesn't work out, don't blame us brothers for not giving him face!"
Zhong Mei nodded repeatedly, beaming, and said, "Third Uncle, don't worry. If he dares to abandon you, I'll definitely turn against him! I'll sneak into his room in the middle of the night and give him a good stab, let him taste the real pain."
Hu Changyong glanced at her and said earnestly, "You're getting old, don't always be so loud and boisterous. What was your second brother saying again...?"
After tilting his head and thinking for a moment, Hu Changyong slapped his thigh.
"By the way! Forget about being virtuous and gentle; we can't keep shouting about fighting and killing all the time."
"Huh?" Zhong Mei was full of question marks. Was this still her third uncle?
She learned most of her skills and killing abilities from Hu Changyong, yet now he calls her virtuous and kind.
Wouldn't that be turning the Heavenly Gangs upside down?
Hu Changyong ignored Zhong Mei's thoughts and continued to instruct her: "When you get there, at least you have to make a good impression. You've read more books than me, so you should learn from all that about rules and regulations."
Zhong Mei found it increasingly strange as she listened, but seeing Hu Changyong's melancholy expression, she felt embarrassed to interrupt and could only grit her teeth and continue listening.
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Meanwhile, on the other side, Li Chong stopped, bent down and touched the wheat in the field. It seemed that this year's harvest was pretty good.
"Did you understand what I just told you? Even though you're no longer part of the government, you'll still have some influence over your subordinates. You can't abuse your power to bully others."
Wu Song scratched his head: "I've always been an honest man and wouldn't dare to bully anyone. But, sir, I've never heard of this escort agency you mentioned. Do you really think they'd pay us to work for them?"
Li Chong straightened up and looked into the distance, muttering to himself, "It will, it definitely will."
The land reclamation decree has been gradually implemented, and it is conceivable how many families will be ruined by this government's revelry.
When people are driven to the brink, they are capable of anything.
The Song Jiang uprising, which will go down in history, is probably about to happen. When that happens, who would dare to go on a long trip without guards?
Once Wu Song's escort agency is established, it will surely be able to take advantage of this favorable situation to grow and prosper.
"but……"
Li Chong glanced at Wu Song, then turned away, a thoughtful look in his eyes: "One should always be wary of others. Wu Erlang in Water Margin is chivalrous and righteous, but that doesn't mean this Wu Er is the same. I need to think of a way to keep him in check. I'll feel more at ease if I treat him well."
In life and in business, one must plan ahead. If two people want to get along for a long time, they should be cautious first and then act like gentlemen.
This principle applies to cooperation between friends, as well as between superiors and subordinates.
Only by eliminating the possibility of betrayal from others at the source can they go further.
"Erlang is still someone who can't be seen in the open, so having you set up a security escort agency will prevent others from discovering your identity while you're constantly on the move. However, it will be tough, with you living a life of hardship and sleeping outdoors. You won't blame me for that, will you?"
As soon as Li Chong finished speaking, Wu Song knelt down with a thud: "I would never dare to have the slightest complaint! My life was given to me by you, sir. I am willing to repay your life for this debt of gratitude!"
"Look at you, how many times have I told you not to kneel down in front of me so easily." Li Chong turned around and helped Wu Song up. "A good man's knees are worth gold; he kneels to heaven, earth, and his parents, but there's no reason for him to kneel to me."
"Master..."
Wu Song was deeply moved; Li Chong's official position was unlike anything he had ever seen before.
Now, even if Li Chong asked him to die, he would probably do it willingly.
"Hehe." Li Chong chuckled and brushed the dust off Wu Song's clothes. "How old is Erlang this year?"
I'm twenty-two this year.
Li Chong nodded: "You're getting on in years. I'll find you a wife, get married soon, and have a few kids. Then your elder brother can rest in peace."
"There's no rush when it comes to wives and such..."
Upon hearing Li Chong mention women, Wu Song, a man as strong as an iron tower, suddenly became coy.
But if he doesn't have a stable foundation, how can Li Chong be completely at ease?
Suppressing his inner thoughts, Li Chong patted his shoulder: "What? Do you want your family line to end?"
Wu Song quickly shook his head, saying that such words were not allowed to be spoken.
"Haha." Li Chong turned around. "When you're on your escort mission, keep an eye out for anyone you fancy and tell me. In Yanggu, I, as the county magistrate, still have some influence. I'll also inquire around and see if there are any women with respectable families. You need to keep the family line going, right?"
Wu Song clasped his hands and bowed his head, his voice choked with emotion: "The lord has treated me with such great kindness, I... I have no way to repay him..."
"Hey, you work for me, so it's only right that I help you settle down. Don't act like a child. Why are you crying, you big man?"
Wu Song casually wiped his face with his sleeve and smiled, "I'm just happy. If it weren't for you, sir, I would never have imagined that I would be here today."
Li Chong shook his head: "What's today? There's a long road ahead. Escorting goods is a dangerous job; you'll inevitably have to fight with people on the road. I value your skills, so let's make it a mutually beneficial arrangement."
"Rest assured, sir!"
Wu Song shouted back, his tone filled with murderous intent: "Anyone who dares to block your path is my enemy! I'll risk my life to make this escort agency a success!"
Li Chong smiled slightly, "People's hearts are worth using."
"Stop always shouting for violence. Besides martial arts skills, a security escort agency also needs to be mindful of interpersonal relationships. Come here, and I'll slowly explain the ins and outs to you."
The two walked along the paddy field ridge for a long time. Li Chong told Wu Song all about his plan, and the escort agency would have to rely on him from now on.