Chapter 88: Humility
Everyone doubted Zhang Shumo's talent, although he was known as the first talent, he did not show his talent in front of everyone, everything was talked about by others. And his attitude just now didn't seem to be modest, so everyone naturally thought that he was a person who sold his reputation.
Lin Hao was also very surprised in his heart, although Niu Heng was just a master, but in terms of status, he was not necessarily worse than Zhang Jian, why would Zhang Shumo refuse Niu Heng's proposal?
Niu Heng had a different opinion on Zhang Shumo's rejection of his proposal. Niu Heng naturally understands how arrogant his son is, since Niu Qi has mentioned Zhang Shumo's name many times, it means that Zhang Shumo still has a certain talent, otherwise Niu Qi would have exposed him a long time ago. Since Zhang Shumo has talent but rejected his proposal, it means that he doesn't care about his recommendation, maybe he doesn't look down on himself at all!
Thinking of this, Niu Heng was angry in his heart, so he deliberately teased: "Doesn't Zhang Gongzi's humility mean that I have no one in Qinghua City?" Is it possible to become the first talent if you are only sparse and shallow? ”
Lin Hao was slightly anxious when he saw everyone's attitude towards Zhang Shumo change, after all, Zhang Shumo was brought by himself, and if he made everyone unhappy, he would inevitably affect himself.
So Lin Hao hurriedly said to Zhang Shumo: "Master Zhang, why are you so modest? You must know how many people want to be recommended by Lord Niu and don't have this opportunity, Lord Niu is the right-hand man of Lord Kei, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. ”
Zhang Shumo thought that he would be able to cope with the past if he declined Niu Heng, but he didn't think that the other party was still unhappy, so he had to take the initiative to explain: "Thank you for your concern in advance, it's not that I don't know what to do, it's just that I have already found an errand elsewhere, and it's not good to lose my trust in others." ”
Zhao Gen had just won over Zhang Shumo, so he naturally didn't want him to give up Niu Heng's recommendation, so he said anxiously: "Zhang Gongzi, don't be stupid, if you miss such a good opportunity, you won't be able to meet it, just push away the errand elsewhere." ”
"That's it, there are so many talented people in Xu Liangcheng, which can be compared to Qinghua City, young people don't know what to do!" Others couldn't stand Zhang Shumo's repeated shirk.
Huang E also showed a hint of a smile, and said faintly: "I said that you should stop persuading Zhang Gongzi, looking at the posture, Zhang Gongzi must have found a better errand, so he will refuse your kindness." I don't know where Zhang Gongzi is going to go? ”
Everyone looked at Zhang Shumo, and even Niu Qi became curious. I originally wanted to hold a handful of Zhang Shumo and let him get an errand in the yamen, and then properly publicize his reputation as the first genius in Qinghua, so that others could teach him a lesson. Unexpectedly, Zhang Shumo actually refused his father's support directly, with his own understanding of him, Zhang Shumo is not a person who does not know what to do, did he really find a better errand?
Zhang Shumo scratched his head and simply said: "I am fortunate to be appreciated by General Su of Zhenxi, and I have promised to be a councilor in General Su's mansion, although I don't have any real power, I am also at ease." ”
When everyone heard this, they showed shocked expressions. The smile on Huang E's face gradually disappeared, and his heart was confused: he didn't expect that he would actually look away. This son is still a hairy boy who has not dried up at a young age, how can he be appreciated by Master Su? Could it be that his talent has reached that level?
Niu Heng also narrowed his eyes, and had some doubts in his heart: What is the place of the General's Mansion? Is it accessible to ordinary people? This kid doesn't look like he's twenty years old, how can he be appreciated by the General's Mansion? Could it be that someone recommended him? No, it's impossible, there are any capable people in Thanh Hoa City who know best, and they can't even reach the General's Mansion themselves, how can this kid know someone who can contact the General's Mansion?
So Niu Heng couldn't help but ask: "How can Zhang Gongzi have dealings with the General's Mansion?" Do you know someone who is high? ”
Zhang Shumo naturally didn't tell the truth, smiled and said: "How do you know any masters, my wife was transferred to the General's Mansion to be a partial general, so I accompanied her, Xu is General's Mansion just confirmed, and General Su left me behind." ”
After hearing this, the others marveled at Zhang Shumo's shit luck in their hearts, but Lin Hao and Zhao Gen were full of joy, it seemed that they were really right to win over Zhang Shumo.
However, Niu Qi behaved very calmly: "I didn't expect that Zhang Gongzi had already made a high career, and I still wanted to ask my father to recommend Zhang Gongzi, it seems that I have done this too much." After speaking, he sneered in his heart: How can the General's Mansion be a place where ordinary people can stay? Zhang Shumo is waiting to be humiliated.
The reunion ended in an awkward atmosphere. Lin Hao and Zhao Gen insisted on sending Zhang Shumo to the rented courtyard.
When they arrived at the courtyard, Lou Zaiying and Hu Kun were doing a simple cleaning, and Zhao Gen stomped his feet angrily: "My ignorant fellow, how can I let my wife clean the yard, I'll go back and call someone over, and clean up the yard before a few people move in." ”
Lou Zaiying looked confused, not knowing how Zhao Gen could be so polite, and hurriedly said: "No need, no need." The yard of Boss Zhao's house is very tidy, and we just clean it briefly. ”
Lin Hao stopped Zhao Gen, who was about to go back: "Shopkeeper Zhao, since this is the case, you don't have to go again." After speaking, he said to Zhang Shumo: "But Zhang Gongzi, you still lack something, although tell me that although Lin is not a big business, the commonly used things are generally available, and you can send them to Gongzi first." ”
Zhao Gen hurriedly said: "Don't bother the shopkeeper Lin, this yard is rented by me to Zhang Gongzi, I naturally have to prepare everything for Zhang Gongzi, and this place is not far from my shop, if Zhang Gongzi has any needs, just come to me." ”
Zhang Shumo didn't expect the two of them to be so polite, worthy of thanks, and sent the two away.
Lou Zaiying looked at Zhang Shumo in disbelief: "You just participated in a fellow villagers' association, why are they so good to us?" ”
Zhang Shumo smiled: "I told them that my lady is a partial general of the Zhenxi General's Mansion, and they naturally want to slap you when they hear it, but I didn't look at the attitude of the shopkeeper Zhao towards you just now, tsk, I didn't expect my lady to be so powerful." ”
Lou Zaiying glanced at Zhang Shumo angrily and clenched his fists: "Zhang Shumo, I think you won't go to the house for three days, hurry up and come to work!" ”
Zhang Shumo made a grimace and joined the cleaning team.
Soon, Zhao Gen ordered some daily necessities to be delivered, and asked his son and daughter-in-law to bring a candy snack to congratulate the family on their housewarming.
Zhang Shumo naturally knew Zhao Gen's intentions, but he could use these things himself, so he accepted them unceremoniously.
After simply tidying up the yard, the three of them rested early. Tomorrow is the first day that Zhang Shumo and Lou Zaiying went to the General's Mansion, and it is an important day for Xiangye to express his condolences to the Northwest Army.