Splendid Twins

The next day, when Si Yao arrived at the gate of the county government office, he saw Zhu Ci and walked up to him and said:

"coming."

"Well, what do you need me to do?"

Zhu Ci didn't sleep the whole night. He was really unsure. He didn't know what had happened. If he didn't explain a few things when he got to the person, he was afraid that he would say something wrong.

"Don't be nervous, it's a good thing."

Si Yao took out the deed to the fruit mountain, glanced at it and handed it to him:

"I want to hire you. When I'm not around, you'll be in charge of everything at Guoshan, and we'll split the profits in half."

After these words were spoken, Zhu Ci was stunned!

"what did you say?"

He...what virtue and ability does he have? !

"I... I'm afraid I can't bear it. After all, I have never experienced anything like this..."

Zhu Ci's heart trembled. He had never been trusted so much by anyone!

"I'll have someone come to assist you, just go for it boldly. Zhu Ci, you have to learn to take the first step yourself, otherwise, if you rely on others, they will fall and if you rely on others, they will run away."

She saw that he had a full forehead, his eyes and eyebrows revealed a clean and upright spirit, his facial features were soft yet firm, and he was extremely hardworking on weekdays. He was a young man who could be trusted.

Originally, I wanted to return the favor and let Si Laoer and Liu Niang live as a wealthy and noble master and mistress in their later years. But, it's a pity that they are not destined to be together...

Zhu Ci's eyes were sore and swollen, he lowered his head slightly and said in a hoarse voice:

"You've given me too much... I... suddenly got so much wealth, I'm afraid I won't be able to do anything..."

When Si Yao heard this, a hint of admiration flashed in his eyes. Good boy, it's a good thing to be vigilant.

"There's a saying that goes, don't despise the young and poor. I believe you."

Seeing that he was still a little hesitant, Si Yao suddenly remembered a joke:

"Do you know another saying?"

Zhu Ci: "What?"

"Don't bully the young and poor, don't bully the middle-aged and poor, don't bully the old and poor. The last sentence is, the dead are the greatest!"

"Cough...cough..."

Zhu Ci choked and coughed so hard that tears almost came out:

"Okay, I will definitely not let you down!"

.........

When County Magistrate Li learned that Si Yao was here to handle the formalities, he waved his hand without saying a word, and naturally someone came up to help.

Si Yao was invited to the reception room. County Magistrate Li took a sip of tea and said:

"How are you these days, Miss Si?"

"Thanks to you, I have no worries about food and clothing."

"Haha, I haven't congratulated Crown Prince Zhou on his promotion yet. I wonder when Miss Si will come to the capital. This officer will just send her a gift."

There was a gleam of light in Magistrate Li's eyes. Although this Miss Si was a woman, she had outstanding abilities and had a close friendship with Zhou Yu.

Although the Taifu Mansion and the Zhenguogong Mansion are both located in Shangjing, they are like separated by mountains. The people are cold and indifferent to each other, and the exchanges are rare.

In addition, the Taifu Mansion advocated civil governance, while the Zhenguo Duke Mansion emphasized military achievements. The two conflicting concepts led to tense relations between the mansions and little interaction.

Right now, Zhou Yu is highly favored by His Majesty, and is capable in his work. He is now promoted step by step, and the Duke of Zhenguo is mediating in the factional struggle. For a while, the status of the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion has risen rapidly, and its power is prominent!

If I can maintain a good relationship with Miss Si, maybe I can ease the stiffness between the two sides in the future.

The idea is good, but... this is bound to disappoint Magistrate Li. Si Yao knows his intentions very well and speaks up immediately:

"You may have misunderstood. I don't have a close relationship with the Duke of Zhenguo Mansion. As for the Zhou Prince you mentioned, I keep my distance. Everything that happened before is already in the past. From now on, we will talk about our own affairs."

When Magistrate Li heard this, his expression froze for a moment, but then he regained his composure and said in a gentle tone:

"It is often said that the friendship between gentlemen is as pure as water. Miss Si and I have a friendship. If you need anything in the future, you can come to me."

"Thank you for your kindness."

After that, the two of them drank their tea. The atmosphere was no longer as lively as before. Si Yao watched without saying anything, and Magistrate Li also pretended to be quiet until the yamen runner came to reply:

"Reporting to the Lord, Miss Si's formalities have been completed."

Si Yao was the first to stand up and salute: "Thank you for your help, sir. I am very grateful."

"It's just a small favor, there's no need to be so polite."

Magistrate Li sat steadily, gently waving his folding fan, his tone distant.

Si Yao's eyelids moved slightly, and then she said softly:

"The oil refinery will be expanded in size, so I hope you can make arrangements early."

Magistrate Li suddenly paused, sat up straight, and stared at Si Yao with unfriendly eyes:

"What does the girl mean by this?"

Si Yao smiled faintly: "To be honest, I have something to do and need to go on a long trip. I can't take care of the oil factory in the short term. I'll have to trouble you to worry about it."

"This……"

Magistrate Li frowned and looked hesitant. He valued Si Yao's ability to handle things, so he let her do it. The sales of peanut oil were very popular and many dignitaries ordered goods from him...

Now that she's quitting, how is he going to complete those orders he secretly took?

Si Yao softened her attitude. She didn't want to get into trouble before leaving, so her tone sounded weak:

"I have failed your expectations. As compensation, I will give you my 30% profit for free. In the future, I hope you will take good care of the people of Sijia Village."

County Magistrate Li's heart, which had just fallen, suddenly came back to life. What did that mean? The oil refinery would belong to him alone in the future?

This... is like a new hope after a dark period!

The oil refinery was jointly built by the two of them. He provided the manpower and money, and she provided the blueprints and plans. After it became officially profitable, he took 70%. Even though he took a lot, after some arrangements were made and he gave some gifts to the old house in Beijing, he could only get a small share!

But she was different. Pure real money went into her pocket. He was sure that this girl had a lot of private money!

Magistrate Li cleared his throat and said, "Miss, are you trying to test me?"

Si Yao didn't waste any words and directly took out the contract that the two had signed and placed it on the table:

"Although I am a woman, I also know the principle of keeping my word. Please accept it, sir. This way, I will feel more at ease even if I leave home."

Seeing Si Yao's direct attitude and resolute tone, Magistrate Li stopped pretending and said with a smile:

"Since it is the young lady's wish, then I would be disrespectful to refuse it."

He held the contract in his hand, carefully examined it and then destroyed it, and the cooperation between the two people came to an end.

Before leaving, Si Yao tilted her head slightly, her eyes like stars, and she opened her red lips slightly, reminding Magistrate Li:

“Sir, before we part, I have a word for you. I hope that you will uphold justice and do more good deeds to benefit the people in the future.

In this way, not only will your conscience be comforted, but you will also be able to rise step by step in your official career, and your future will naturally be bright and prosperous."

This is a piece of advice to Magistrate Li, and it is also advice from a Taoist monk!

He gained some good luck because of her, but this good luck was what the people wanted and was a gift from the righteousness of heaven and earth.

If he can stick to his original intention, do good deeds and accumulate virtue, then no matter what difficulties he encounters, he will be able to turn danger into safety and everything will go smoothly.

However, if he changes his original intention, deviates from the right path, and intends to do bad things, then, the heaven and earth are wise, and he will be punished.

Good fortune will go away, and misfortunes will follow!