kingnovel Chapter 1013 Dinner Party
Chapter 1013 Dinner Party
Zhou Guo buried his head in eating. He had eaten some snacks in the afternoon and then went to the study. It was already 11am now and he was so hungry that he was almost starving.
The old man ate the meat, picking up food for her from time to time with his useless chopsticks. When she slowed down her eating, he asked, "When are you going to go back?"
After being away for a few months, I have to say, I really miss home.
Zhou Guo said: "Wait a couple of days. I'll leave after I finish dealing with things here."
She also had to discuss the next steps with Wu Jiang and meet the Lord of the Mansion. Wu Jiang also arranged for her to meet several county magistrates, as well as several wealthy families and landlords, who were queuing up for her to meet.
There are so many people, and I don’t know how long ago the arrangements were made. She has to meet them. If she doesn’t meet them, she, the general manager, will probably quit her job.
The old man nodded repeatedly after hearing this, "This kid is good. If you ask me, you should just do this from now on. Wherever you go, all day long, just meet the people they arrange for you to meet, and that's it. You are all big landlords, with such a big family business, why do you need to go to the fields and the countryside in person? I think they can do their job well without you."
Zhou Guo said: "Although they are doing a good job, as a leader, I can't be completely in the dark and know nothing. I feel exhausted dealing with people above me. I feel more comfortable dealing with people in the countryside. I am a farmer's son, so I should get along better with farmers."
Erpang and his friends looked at her several times, seeming to want to say something but stopping themselves.
The old man's mouth twitched slightly, "Is it tiring to deal with the people above you? I saw that when you were in the military camp, you called dad and all kinds of uncles, and you got along well with those generals, small generals, and thousand households. It was much more comfortable than living with the peasants. These people are much higher than these big households, right?"
Zhou Guo shook his head. "Even so, there aren't so many twists and turns in the military camp. They just say what they say. But it's different with these people. If you don't pay attention, there will be needles hidden in their words. If you don't listen carefully, you won't even know when you're scolded. It's easy to be laughed at."
So she was very reluctant to meet people. When she was in the north, she used the excuse of being busy. With General Xu as her banner, she naturally felt like a fish in water, and everyone had to give her some face.
Although Nanhe could do the same, there was a lot of work to be done here and everything had just begun. It was not easy for the common people down there, and she did not have that much power alone. She had to humble herself and get along well with everyone.
The old man nodded with lingering fear. He had been fortunate enough to attend several such banquets and felt that they were indeed not places for human beings to stay. From then on, he never went to any such banquets, even if everyone said that there was dragon meat on the table.
In a scene like that, even if it was dragon meat, I guess I wouldn't be able to eat it.
The next day, Erpang took the invitation and went to the government office.
In the afternoon, Zhou Jueguo went to the government office carrying the specialties he brought back from the south.
Two jars of good wine and three pounds of tea are all good things that cannot be bought on the market.
The Lord of the Mansion laughed and said, "I heard that you just came back yesterday. The journey was so long, but young people are young people, and they are still full of energy. How was it, did you gain a lot from this trip to the south?"
Zhou Guo said politely, "I just went to learn some information. It's just like what the lords said. You are well-informed. You don't even leave your house, but you know everything about the world. I can't compare to you."
Although these words sounded somewhat flattering, she said them sincerely, and it was the truth, so Fu Jun was very happy and smiled.
"We are old and cannot compare to you young people. Last autumn and winter, your Zhou family's farm supported many people. I thank you on behalf of these people. You gave them a way to survive, and you also gave me a way to survive."
How could Zhou Guo dare to accept this favor? He hurriedly said, "You are joking, sir. This is not just my credit. My family is small and weak. If I rely on myself, I can't support so many people in Nanhe even if I suck my blood dry. Other big families have also contributed a lot. Their contributions are much greater than mine. Your Excellency also tried to help them."
The Lord of the Mansion said, "Yes, these people have contributed a lot. I told them at that time that we would have a simple meal together when you come back. Now that you are back, I have sent them a letter. Let's have a meal at the restaurant tonight. I will pay for it."
Zhou Guo said politely: "How can I let you pay? I will pay for this meal."
These lords were re-promoted after the military campaign. She didn't know what they would be like in the future, but they were still abiding by the rules. She had been dealing with him for a year, and he had never asked her for a penny. The food he ate at home was not as good as hers.
There is not much to fish in Nanhe now, so it can be considered a dry river.
I don’t know where the monthly salary comes from. I guess the salary is not enough, and they have to give some food, cloth, etc.
"Haha, okay, then I'll leave it to you. I won't be polite." The Lord of the Mansion was really impolite. He didn't even say a word of courtesy and just pushed the matter away.
Zhou Guo's mouth twitched. Was he waiting for her?
Looking at the smiling face of the Lord of the Mansion, she felt that she had probably been cheated.
No matter what, this meal still needs to be eaten.
In the evening, the sun had already set.
The Lord of the Mansion then took Zhou Guo out, saying as they walked, "Go earlier, they haven't arrived yet. These people are always dawdling, waiting for each other. If we go first, we don't know how long we'll have to wait inside. It's better for us to go last so we can eat right away."
Zhou Guo was stunned. If someone didn’t know, they would think he was in a hurry to eat. Wasn’t he here to connect with everyone?
Is it wrong to go earlier?
He smiled and said, "Adults are straightforward."
When they arrived, the private room was already full, crowded with all kinds of gentlemen, some old and strong, some slightly younger, some with big bellies, the youngest of whom were in their twenties.
As soon as the door opened, everyone stood up and said in unison, "Hello, sir."
The Lord of the Mansion said with a smile, "Okay, okay, everyone is fine. Please take a seat. There are no outsiders here today. This is not a formal occasion. Please don't be too polite. Everyone, take a seat."
If he doesn’t sit, who would dare to sit?
The two of them sat next to each other.
After they sat down, everyone noticed Zhou Guo standing nearby.
I was stunned at the first sight. He is too young. His hair hasn’t even fully grown yet and he comes out to have dinner with these old guys?
The Lord of the Mansion introduced: "You may not recognize him yet, this is the head of the Zhou family, Zhou Guo. They own the Zhou Family Grain Store."
Many people didn't know her background. Because she was fair and looked fragile, they didn't take her seriously, and some even looked down on her, thinking she was just a child and they didn't know where the adults were.
Naturally, he ignored these words from Mr. Zhou.
Zhou Guo raised his glass and said to the crowd, "You are all older than me, and you are all well-known figures in Nanhe. Both the black and white circles have to give you some face. I just arrived, so I have to ask everyone to be more tolerant in the future. I toast to everyone."