Chapter Seventy-Three: The Conditions Don't Match
After eating from Wu's house, Fan Tiege was a little worried, although Lao Wu finally agreed to buy his goods, but when he left, he threw out a sentence of 'brothers should also settle accounts', which cast a shadow on this transaction.
Although Fan Tiege didn't understand the meaning of his words, he knew that Lao Wu was the kind of person who had to divide a penny in half, even if the business was completed, he wouldn't make any money, and nine times out of ten he would be busy in vain.
On today's blind date, Fan Tiege also felt uncomfortable, and Lao Wu was obviously cold to his nephew at the dinner table.
It stands to reason that he should be concerned about Fanning's competition, but at the dinner table, he complained about the increase in tuition fees of the Longqiao Town Government-run School this year.
Maybe it's because his son will be studying there next year.
Fan Tiege looked at Fan Ning in front of him, his heart was full of apologies, he really wanted to go to Mudu Town in two days to apologize to his eldest brother and sister-in-law.
After all, blind dates are such things, without the consent of the child's parents, and they should not make decisions casually.
The two brothers of the Fan family put their arms around Fan Ning's neck, stretched out their hands and said with a smile: "Take out the white copper and let's take a look!" ”
Fanning smiled and shook his head, "I didn't ask for that piece of white copper, I threw it away." ”
"You stupid boy, the eight people in front of you are all in your pocket, you don't want to, do you really want to be the son-in-law of this miser?"
Speaking of misers, Fanning really realized that although there are many dishes when entertaining, there are many vegetarians and few meats, and they are all served on small plates, and the two chopsticks are sandwiched, and after eating a bowl of rice, the host does not take the initiative to add rice.
What guest would be too embarrassed to add their own meal?
As a result, I had to eat again when I went back to the inn.
Fanning smiled and said, "That's not it, I know he doesn't look down on me." ”
"Did you make the family miserable?" Akihito hurriedly asked.
Fanning nodded, "I'm telling the truth. ”
"What about Wu Xiaoniang?" Mingli asked with concern.
"At that level, I obeyed your orders and regarded the maid as the master."
"That's right, that Wu Xiaoniang is conceited and beautiful, she will never tolerate others treating ugly girls as her."
The two brothers let go of their hearts, and the other two levels of the first eight blind dates passed smoothly, and the results were all planted on the white copper.
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In the back house of Wu's house, Wu Yuanwai's family of three is commenting on today's blind date.
Wu Yuanwai's daughter Wu Liu'er is 12 years old this year, as her name suggests, thin and tall, with apricot eyes and a high nose, a small cherry mouth, a thin and pointed jaw, and very fair skin.
Wu Yuanwai also has a son, currently only eight years old, stubborn personality, poor academics, next year will go to the school, it is estimated that he will not be admitted to the famous principal of Changqiao Town, Qing Xuetang, can only study in the government-run school.
Therefore, Wu Yuanwai attaches great importance to his future son-in-law, and the standard he sets for his son-in-law is at least to lift people.
But he also knows that his family property in Pingjiang Mansion can only be regarded as upper-middle, and it is estimated that young and promising people will not be able to move his family.
Therefore, Wu Yuanwai aimed at the county taxi selection competition.
"It doesn't matter how old you are, anyway, it's just a marriage, and after you get married, let's talk about it, and although Liu Er is three years older than him, she is a junior and holds gold bricks! The key is to look at character. ”
Frankly speaking, Fanning did not pass the test of his character, although the first eight blind dates all took away the white copper as silver, Fanning did not take it away, but put it down.
This does not prove that Fan Ning is not greedy for money, on the contrary, Wu Yuanwai thinks that Fan Ning found that the fast white copper is not real silver, so he threw it away angrily, which shows that Fan Ning is greedy for money.
This kind of money-hungry son-in-law Wu Yuanwai will never ask for it, he will definitely plan his own property, and the Wu family's property is reserved for his son.
Besides, he still has a chance to go on a blind date tomorrow with another prodigy from a very good family, and he also entered the semifinals, so his attitude towards Fanning is not so firm.
"What does the lady think?" Wu Yuanwai asked his wife again.
Wu Yuanwai's wife's surname is Wang, and her mother's family also runs a restaurant, and Wu Yuanwai is a good match, her lips are extremely thin, her cheekbones are high, and her eyes are very sharp, and she can see through the details of others at a glance.
Wang was hiding behind the door and eavesdropping, and she heard everything Fan Ning said.
She frowned and said: "The conditions of his family are really bad, a fisherman's son, there are only three dilapidated houses in the countryside, I can't imagine what life Liu Er will live with him?"
I don't necessarily ask for the right person, but at least his family should have a few hundred acres of land, and his status should at least be a squire!
And I'm even more worried, what if he can't pass the exam? Could it be that his family really counted on Liu'er's little dowry to live? ”
Wu Yuanwai also felt that his wife was right, in case Fan Ning couldn't pass the exam, their family would really lose their daughter and lose money, and they would become the laughing stock of the whole county.
"What about Liu'er's opinion?" Wu Yuanwai finally had to ask for his daughter's opinion.
Wu Liu'er absolutely couldn't tolerate Fan Ning actually taking such an ugly maid as herself, which was a great insult to her appearance.
She snorted coldly, and a layer of frost condensed on her beautiful face, "This kind of person is here for our Wu family's property!" ”
Wu Liu'er made the final decision, and Fan Ning's first blind date ended like this.
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In the blink of an eye, on the fourth day, Juppé accompanied Fanning to Tiger Hill for a tour.
Zhu Pei has been back home for a few days, and she ran back early in the morning of the fourth day, their family was preparing for the old man's sixtieth birthday, and they really couldn't take care of her.
In the afternoon, Fanning returned to the inn from Tiger Hill in Jupe's ornate carriage.
This carriage is dedicated to welcoming and sending off VIPs, and is generally divided into two rows, with men sitting in front and behind, and women sitting in the back.
Fan Ning naturally sat in the front row, while Zhu Pei sat in the back row and read Tang poems hard.
She has been working hard these days, Fanning's outstanding performance in the competition makes her a little ashamed, but her character is not admitting defeat, since it is a team, she also hopes that she can make achievements.
In the past few days, Fanning has been traveling in the mountains and rivers, but she is reciting Tang poems.
The carriage was steady, fast, and comfortable, and Fanning sat in front of the window looking out at the landscape.
After a moment, his interest shifted to sitting opposite him, Jian Meizi's superhuman height was a sight in itself, and he had to be admired wherever he went.
"Sister Jian, how did you come up with the idea of becoming a monk?" Fanning asked curiously.
Jian Meizi is already familiar with Fanning, and she is also very polite to him, in her memory, it seems that no one has been invited to ride in the carriage with the little master, which shows Fanning's weight in the little master's heart.
Jian Meizi glanced at Fan Ning and said with a straight face: "There are many brothers and sisters in the family, and I can't support so many people, so I will be sent to become a monk." ”
"Then why did you think of following Jupe?" Fanning continued to ask curiously.
Jian Meizi said coldly: "There are many Taoist sisters and sisters, and they can't support so many people, so they sent me to the Zhu family." ”
Fan Ning was really a little embarrassed, and scratched his head for a while and said, "Actually, I want to ask, what is Sister Jian's most brilliant martial art?" Is it swordsmanship? ”
"Dumb, why are you like a little old man, rambling endlessly?"
Next door, Juppey shouted dissatisfiedly: "Your words affect my endorsement!" ”
"Oh!" Fan Ning stopped talking, but he still looked at Jian Meizi with interest, she must be skilled in swordsmanship, carrying a sword weighing at least twenty catties, and her arm strength is good.
Light work should also be good, otherwise I should have found her stalking me when I went to the bookstore that day.
I don't know what other martial arts she has?
At this time, Jian Meizi's wrist swirled, as if by magic, and two short darts suddenly appeared in her hand, and she smiled at Fan Ning, revealing a row of snow-white and beautiful teeth.
Before Fanning could react, he saw a flash of cold light, and two short darts flew past his left and right earpinna, nailed to the back panel of the carriage, and shocked Fanning into a cold sweat.
If you react faster and flash a little, won't you give your life?
Fanning suddenly smelled a dangerous smell from the tall woman opposite, and he had to stay away from her.
......
The carriage slowly stopped in front of the gate of the county school, and Fanning planned to make a detour to the back door to enter the inn.
At this time, he suddenly found that on the playground of the county school, a group of officials were walking towards the gate of the county school, and in the middle was a middle-aged man with dark skin, wearing a winged black gauze hat and a dark green official uniform, and his body was slightly fat.
Fan Ning was stunned for a moment, isn't this Bao Zheng?
How could he be in Wu County, wasn't he a transit envoy in Shaanxi? Could it be that he was transferred to Pingjiang Mansion again?
Fanning thought of countless possibilities, but couldn't think of a single reason.
At this time, Juppéra shouted in a long voice: "Idiot, can't you get out of the car?" ”
Fan Ning was shocked at this time, hurriedly got out of the carriage, and looked into the county school, only to see a group of officials get on a few ox carts.
Fan Ning's mind turned, Bao Zheng inspected the county school, is this going to participate in tomorrow's semifinals, interesting, I don't know if this old bag still remembers himself?
Bao Zheng arrived in Pingjiang Mansion three days ago, and he dealt with the Kunshan grain corruption case with a vigorous and resolute iron fist, and the county order and the trough curtain were removed from their posts for questioning and handed over to the officials of the Criminal Investigation Department for interrogation.
He went to Wujiang County yesterday to inspect the grain depot and the people's situation, and today he was transferred to Wu County for inspection.
Bao Zheng's official rank is not high, only a six-grade official, but he has a lot of power, which is also a characteristic of the Song Dynasty.
He not only controlled the financial power of the Liangzhejiang Road, but also had the title of supervising the imperial history, and the magistrates were both afraid of him and very stammered at the same time.
At this time, Bao Zheng also saw the gorgeous carriage at the gate of the county school from the ox cart window, and he was also a little shocked, it was actually three horses, even if it was in the capital, it was rare!
"Whose carriage is that?" At this time, Fanning had already entered the inn, and Bao Zheng did not see him.
Li Yun, the county magistrate sitting across from him, said with a smile: "The carriage of the Zhu family! ”
Bao Zheng thought for a moment and blurted out, "Could it be Concubine Zhu?" ”
Li Yun nodded, and Bao Zheng didn't ask any more.
It turned out to be Zhu Guifei's family, no wonder......
Bao Zheng groaned again and asked: "Fan Gong has a grandson, and he is also an amazing prodigy, he is in Wu County now, I don't know ....."
Li Yun laughed, "Bao Gong asked if it was Fan Ning!" ”
"It's him!"
Bao Zheng also laughed, "It seems that this Fan Xiaoguan is very famous, and even the county magistrate knows him." ”
Of course, Li Yun would not say that he got the news from his father-in-law.
He stroked his beard and said with a smile: "In this county taxi selection competition, Fan Ning shines, and tomorrow the officials will be able to witness his demeanor with their own eyes." ”
Bao Zheng smiled and nodded, after a few months, he really missed this little guy a little.
A trace of imperceptible nervousness flashed in Li Yun's eyes, no matter what, he had to use the county taxi selection competition to drag Bao Zheng down, not let him investigate the people's situation, and at the turn of his career, there could be no report that was unfavorable to him.
Bao Zheng knew Fan Ning, and that was the best thing.