bayedsolid Chapter 309: Go to my house to rest for one night
Chapter 309: Go to my house to rest for one night
"Clan Leader Lin, I want this Thousand Spirits Tower. Even if I have to pay some money for it, I am willing to do so."
Lin Xiaofan said with a smile.
Sure enough, what are you afraid of?
Lin Xiao thought to himself, and the smile at the corner of his mouth gradually turned into a twitch.
This kid actually wants to prostitute a Qianling Tower for free.
This Qianling Restaurant is the best restaurant in Degao County, and the money it makes in a year is no less than that of the bookkeeper. Moreover, this building is considered the lifeblood of the Wang family, how could it be handed over to you?
However, when faced with Lin Xiaofan's request, Lin Xiao could not refuse directly, as that would not give the county magistrate face. So he could only show a wry smile and said:
"Magistrate Lin, if this Qianling Tower is mine, then I will definitely give it to you. But this is the property of the Wang family. Even if I come forward to ask for it, I may not be able to get it!"
"Why don't you change your conditions? There are more than just this one good restaurant in the city. I can help you find a few higher-end restaurants that won't insult Lingzheng's cooking skills."
Apart from the Thousand Spirits Tower, Lin Xiaofan can choose at will among other properties in the city.
Hearing this, Lin Xiaofan frowned slightly and said:
"Clan Leader Lin, I feel that only this Qianling Tower is worthy of my status. I look down on the rest of the restaurants!"
Hearing this, Lin Xiao laughed twice. He really couldn't understand why this person couldn't get through Qianling Tower?
And aren’t you just a county magistrate? You have only been in office for a few days, and you don’t have much money in your pocket. Why are the other restaurants not worthy of your status?
Don’t the big families in the capital and some high-ranking officials all have small shops under their control? Which of those people has a much higher status than you, the county magistrate?
However, he could only complain a few words in his heart, and still said:
"County Magistrate Lin, how about this? I'll go talk to the Wang family and see if I can give you the Qianling Tower. If not, how about asking their family to give you two higher-end restaurants?"
Hearing this, Lin Xiaofan felt happy, waiting for your words!
After getting the restaurant, he would add a little refined salt to improve the taste while keeping the price the same. I believe everyone would be willing to eat in his restaurant.
The main business of the Wang family is restaurants. If he takes away all the business of their family, the other party will definitely be furious. Then he will not only bear a grudge against him, but also against the Lin family.
Once there is a gap between the two families, he will find a way to direct Lin Yu to provoke the Wang family, such as asking him to propose marriage to Xiang Yan. When the relationship between the two families collapses, he will be able to unite with the Lin family to deal with the Wang family first.
After Lin Xiaofan thought carefully for a long time, he reluctantly nodded in agreement.
"Then it all depends on Patriarch Lin. To be honest, I approached Wang Cheng, the head of the Wang family, about this matter a few days ago. As a result, he refused to agree no matter what I said. I still have to rely on Patriarch Lin for this matter! "
"It's just a small matter. From now on, Brother Lin must take good care of the dog when he is in the yamen!"
Lin Xiao waved his hand indifferently.
There are only two restaurants. I went to have a good talk with the Wang family. If I couldn't do it, I just threw them two thousand silver taels. Why didn't the other party give it to me with a smile?
Compared with the position of the main bookkeeper, it is simply a drop in the bucket.
"Easy to say, come on, Patriarch Lin, let's finish this bowl."
Lin Xiaofan raised the wine bowl and said.
After talking about the matter, Lin Xiaofan didn't stay long and left first, saying that he was too drunk.
The moon hangs above the treetops, illuminating the way home. At the entrance of the mansion, a big man was walking anxiously. Lin Xiaofan took a closer look and saw that it was Bao Bao.
"Brother Bao? What do you want from me?"
Lin Xiaofan came closer and asked.
Seeing Lin Xiaofan coming back, Bao Tianqing relaxed his frown and said anxiously:
"Brother Lin, you are finally back. Didn't I go to various villages to gather candidates for the escort team? I have found this person, but there is no place for them to live in this city."
He thought of many ways, such as placing them in people's homes or staying in inns, but none of them worked.
"Then where are they now?"
Lin Xiaofan asked.
"They are temporarily staying in the yamen. However, there are no beds in the yamen and there is not enough space. They can only barely cover themselves from the cold wind."
Bao Tianqing said.
"You're going to spend the night there, and it won't be cold this night? Then quickly gather them all, and let them live in my yard first."
Lin Xiaofan thought for a moment and then said.
His courtyard includes two side courtyards, which are specially reserved for the servants and guards of the house, and can accommodate one to two hundred people. Two hundred people can squeeze in and get some sleep.
"Brother Lin, this is not good..."
After hearing this, Bao Tianqing hesitated.
Letting these two hundred people live in Lin Xiaofan's home would cause a lot of trouble.
However, Lin Xiaofan looked impatient, waved his hands and said:
"Let's arrange this matter quickly. Don't I know what the county government is like? There are one or two hundred people. I'm afraid even the lobby will be filled with people? That place can't block the wind. If you go down there overnight, you won't be able to Does anyone have a cold?"
The more Lin Xiaofan looked like this, the more Bao Tianqing felt moved. I would like to ask which official in the entire Daqian country is willing to let ordinary people live in his own home? Let alone one or two hundred people.
"Brother Lin is so righteous, I deeply admire you."
Bao Tianqing bowed respectfully.
The Yamen was only a few steps away, and the two of them arrived quickly.
Walking inside, Lin Xiaofan saw many people in the lobby. Because the ground is cold, most of them squat or stand.
Although it was spring now, the cold wind at night was also biting. Most of these people are poor people, their clothes are in tatters, and many of them have shrunk into a ball with the cold.
Seeing Bao Tianqing and Lin Xiaofan coming, they all quickly stood up and saluted. Many people looked at Lin Xiaofan secretly, wanting to see what the new county magistrate looked like.
They had full respect in their hearts for the county magistrate who saved Qingzhou from fire and water and was willing to spend his own money to form a convoy to fight against the bandits.
If Lin Xiaofan hadn't stepped forward at the critical moment, their life would have been much more difficult than it is now.
As for not having a place to live, they don't mind that.
Among the people of this era, who hasn’t had a few days of hard life? When a famine breaks out, they may not be able to get a bite of food for three to five days. This small difficulty is nothing to them.
Moreover, if you join this escort team, you will not only get two meals a day, but also five cents. What's the point of such a good job, but a little hardship?
"Everyone, you have worked hard all the way. Things happened in a hurry. You should go to my house to rest for a night!"
Lin Xiaofan cupped his fists and said to everyone.