Chapter 83 I Can't Trust

After getting a cold shoulder.

She then went to the Xu family's house.

Zhao Yecui didn't give her a kind look either.

The door was slammed shut with a loud "bang".

Li Guihua is even more shrewd and insightful.

I had expected that Jia Zhangshi would come knocking on my door.

Beforehand, bolt the door tightly from the inside of the house.

No matter how hard she shouted outside the door.

They consistently refused to open the door and show their faces.

Jia Zhangshi couldn't borrow even a single grain of rice.

There was really no other way.

She had no choice but to sit on the ground in the courtyard and start wailing.

The crying and screaming were very loud.

Everyone in the courtyard could hear it clearly.

The commotion startled the old lady.

The old lady beat him severely with her cane.

They were forcibly ushered back to their own house in the front yard.

Jia Laonian returned home in the evening.

I learned the whole story.

He hurriedly went door to door to apologize.

I gritted my teeth and spent a lot of money.

We managed to scrape together some food from several neighbors.

This barely managed to quell the storm.

however.

The situation outside has not improved as a result.

The Japanese soldiers couldn't find anyone to fire the cannons.

I'm almost driven crazy.

The Jin-Sui Army and the Eighth Route Army outside the city also suffered as a result.

After careful reconnaissance by both sides, the two teams conducted a thorough investigation.

We roughly figured out the root cause of the Japanese soldiers' madness.

This should have been a great thing for them.

But on the "bald guy's" side, that is, the Kuomintang side.

But I really couldn't be happy.

They had people planted in Beijing.

It was almost completely eradicated by the Japanese.

The rest were all insignificant little shrimps.

Then.

The news spread throughout the country as electricity was restored.

The principal on the "bald man's" side spoke up directly.

The Order of the Blue Sky and White Sun was awarded to the mysterious person who fired the cannon.

And they spread the word.

If someone dares to come forward and claim it.

He was directly awarded the rank of colonel.

The "rabbit" side refers to the Communist Party.

There were no medals or other empty titles.

They don't have such a system in place internally.

However, it expressed great goodwill.

We hope to win over this hero.

They formally invited him to join their ranks.

Our protagonist is He Yuzhu.

They were completely unaware of all these changing circumstances and the covert power struggles among various factions.

He was preoccupied with worrying about his family's livelihood.

Just then.

The system suddenly sent a message.

[Recently, Zhao Yonghe, an official stationed in the Eastern District of Beijing, will be looking to rent a house at No. 95 Courtyard. The host can offer assistance at the appropriate time! Reward: No tangible reward; the effect will only be seen after peace is restored.]

He Yuzhu stared at the message.

He kept scratching his head.

Surname Zhao?

Could it be the person he casually saved that day?

But there are so many courtyards around here.

Why did they specifically target Courtyard No. 95?

but.

That evening.

He Yuzhu knew that his worries were completely unnecessary.

Zhao Yonghe was not the only one who came to rent the property.

Instead, a large group of several people arrived.

He led the team and brought them back.

It was Xu Wangcai.

These people were all employees of the steel rolling mill.

If you ask why not consult Yi Zhonghai.

The reason is actually very simple.

Who does Yi Zhonghai think he is now?

Xu Wangcai was at least a follower.

The boss assigns tasks.

He didn't hand it over to his henchmen.

Should we just go find an ordinary worker?

to be frank.

The old lady was willing to meet with these people.

That's already considered giving the Lou family plenty of face.

Deep in her heart.

They have no intention of renting out the house.

When there are many people, there will be many disputes.

These were years of war and chaos.

Who wouldn't want some peace and quiet?

Why not avoid trouble if possible?

The meeting place was arranged in the main room of the He family's house.

After all, this is the main house.

The rules are quite strict.

He Daqing sat beside the old lady.

His expression was very serious and solemn.

"Grandma, please help me!"

Xu Wangcai spoke earnestly.

"There's chaos and turmoil outside right now."

One of the factory's dormitories was ransacked by the Japanese.

These comrades really had nowhere to stay.

Please do me this favor.

"Wangcai!"

The old lady picked up her teacup.

He slowly blew away the foam from the bowl.

"It's not that I'm an old woman who's heartless and unwilling to help."

These days, the world is not peaceful.

Who would want to rent their house to a stranger they don't know anything about?

"Grandma, you can rest assured about these people!"

Xu Wangcai quickly patted his chest and assured him.

"Our boss, Mr. Lou, can vouch for them."

Absolutely no problem!

"Is there no problem if he vouches for me?"

The old lady put down her teacup.

His tone carried a hint of disdain.

"I don't trust him."

"Then... then what do you suggest we do?"

Xu Wangcai was speechless for a moment.

"I don't want to do anything."

My wife doesn't want to rent this house.

The old lady was very adamant.

"Madam, could we speak in private for a moment?"

Xu Wangcai saw this.

He quickly lowered his voice.

They moved a little closer.

At this time.

A man in a cotton robe and top hat, who was following behind him, spoke up.

His voice was steady and powerful.

"Director Xu, there's no need for us to go any further."

We'll just wait outside, it's alright.

"Then... I'll have to apologize for the inconvenience."

Xu Wangcai clasped his hands in a fist salute.

He looked a little embarrassed.

"It's alright, it's nothing, it's nothing."

The others returned the greeting with clasped hands.

Then he left.

Only Xu Wangcai, the old lady, and He Daqing remained in the main room.

As the sound of everyone's footsteps gradually faded into the distance.

The door clicked shut.

The old lady then spoke again.

His sharp gaze was fixed on Xu Wangcai.

"Alright, Wangcai."

"You can say whatever you want to say now."

Xu Wangcai did not answer immediately.

Instead, he solemnly took out a small package wrapped in a handkerchief from his pocket.

Place it gently on the table.

It unfolds slowly, layer by layer.

Inside the handkerchief.

Three bright yellow croakers, or gold bars, were lying there.

The old lady only glanced at it out of the corner of her eye.

There was no trace of greed in his eyes.

He then asked.

"Wangcai, these people are probably not simple, are they?"

Xu Wangcai nodded.

He said in a low voice.

"Grandma, please don't ask me too many questions."

I don't know the specifics either.

I was just doing what the boss told me to do.

However, the boss said he could vouch for these people with his reputation.

"Tell me the truth."

The old lady leaned forward slightly.

Stare intently into his eyes.

"Are these people really all ordinary employees of your factory?"

"That's right, I can guarantee that."

The person who spoke just now was an engineer named Zhao.

The rest were all technicians.

"How long do they plan to stay here?"

Also, how are you planning to settle the rent?

I really don't know how long I'll be staying.

The boss didn't give specific instructions.

As for the rent, it will be charged at twice the market price.

Do you think this standard is appropriate?

I calculated the number of people.

The main building at the entrance and the two side rooms in the front yard.

In addition, there was the rent for the two connecting rooms.

There is enough space.

I will never let them set foot in the Intermediate Court.

So as not to disturb you.

"Great Qing, what are your thoughts?"

He Daqing pondered for a moment.

He spoke slowly.

"As long as those two groups don't get involved, it's fine."

Especially…

Speaking of which...

He Daqing held up two fingers.

He made the shape of the number "8" in the air.

Upon hearing this, Xu Wangcai...

He shook his head vigorously.

"No, absolutely not!"

I had inquired about it beforehand.

Our boss isn't afraid of trouble.

But I'm scared!

Besides, my whole family lives here too.

If something goes wrong, who will be responsible?

"In that case..."

I think we can rent it to them.

In this day and age...

Prices are soaring.

Everything is ridiculously expensive.

"Grandma, you can't keep living off your savings forever."

He Daqing listened to Xu Wangcai's confident assurance.

Only then did he relent and express his opinion.

Let me think about it some more.

They can't possibly insist on moving in today, can they?

The old lady was still somewhat hesitant.

I couldn't help but ask another question.

"This... I'm afraid we really have to move today."

Otherwise, they wouldn't even have a place to spend the night.

"What can I say about you?"

You actually dared to take on such a difficult task?

The old lady was so angry that she slammed her cane heavily on the ground.

He spoke directly to Xu Wangcai.

"Grandma, I accidentally blurted it out."

They were so busy agreeing that they didn't think things through.

By the time they realized it, it was too late to back out.

"Things you can't avoid."

"Does this old woman have to clean up your messes and patch up your problems?"

The old lady scolded her in an annoyed tone.

"Great Qing, you must come and judge this matter..."

Xu Wangcai looked helpless.

She looked at He Daqing for help.

He Daqing simply shook his head slightly.

He gestured for him to calm down.

Let's wait for the old lady to make up her mind.

The old lady pondered for a moment,

His gaze fell on the small yellow croaker on the table.

He asked aloud:

"This isn't included in the rent, is it?"

"Of course not, I've already prepared the rent separately."

Xu Wangcai said,

He pulled a heavy money bag from his pocket.

He weighed it in his hand.

The crisp sound of silver coins clinking immediately came from the bag.

"Please don't think I'm being greedy,"

The rent for the first three months must be paid in full at once.

If they move out earlier...

I will not refund a single penny of this money.

I'll keep this money.

It was a plan to bribe those "black-skinned dogs," that is, fake police and secret agents.

"Madam, what you're saying is practically slapping our boss in the face right in front of me."

"Our landlord specifically instructed that no matter how much the rent is, we should add another five silver dollars."

"This money is specifically used to cultivate relationships with various parties."

Seeing that the old lady's attitude was clearly softening and that things were about to go through, Xu Wangcai immediately plastered his face with a fawning smile.

"Alright, the two side rooms will be rented as a whole, and the rest will be rented at half price."

"In total, it amounted to twelve silver dollars over the three months."

The old lady made the final decision and stopped haggling.

"Madam, isn't your price a bit too reasonable?"

Xu Wangcai tentatively opened his mouth, a glint of shrewdness flashing in his eyes.

The old lady raised her eyes, looking at him with a question in her eyes, and waited for him to continue.

"You can't charge us landlords the same rates as regular tenants."

"He's a real big shot, and besides, we practically begged him to rent this place."

Xu Wangcai smiled slyly, his calculations made no attempt to conceal his intentions.