I'm a pirate at the end of Ming Dynasty

After that, several days passed.

Zheng Zhipeng never found a suitable person to send to the Chief Minister's wife's house to take care of him. During this period, he ran into Yang Xu several times, but nothing happened. They met by chance every time. Yang Xu said a few auspicious words, and Zheng Zhipeng exchanged greetings. Just two sentences in response and it was gone.

But in the huge city of Hangzhou, how is it possible to meet someone by chance every three days?

Finally, when Zheng Zhipeng saw Yang Xu for the third time, he couldn't bear it anymore and asked: "Yang Xu, I said that from now on you will be my friend, Zheng Zhipeng. If you need my help in any way, please contact me directly." I said that’s it, there’s no need to meet by chance like this all the time.”

"I...Fourth Master, I just want to treat you to a meal. My family owns a corner restaurant. Although the quality is not high, my sister's cooking skills are very good. Everyone who has eaten here says it is good."

"No need, just talk to me if you have something to say. I really don't have time to eat with you."

"Oh, that's okay."

After saying that, Yang Xute left in despair.

Zheng Zhipeng looked confused.

After that, Zheng Zhipeng continued to meet Yang Xu by chance every three days. Every time he asked him, he said that he wanted to invite Zheng Zhipeng to have a meal at their corner restaurant, but he didn't say anything was wrong.

"Xiao Wang, come here."

"Fourth Master."

"That day I asked you to check the background of that boy named Yang Xu. Did you find out?"

The man laughed when he heard this, and said quickly: "I'm sorry, Fourth Master, I couldn't hold it back."

"What's so funny?"

"Fourth Master, I have found out, but I don't think this person can be used much."

"How to say?"

"Sounds like a poor child. His father was a bookkeeper of a wealthy family. However, five years ago during the war, both his parents died. He has four younger brothers and sisters, plus he has one above him. Sister, the six children were suddenly helpless. Fortunately, their house faced the street, so his sister converted the house into a corner store to support her five younger brothers and sisters. He was the eldest son, so he came out early. Some of them started making money the year before last. Fortunately, they have a clever tongue. They do everything as a sidekick on weekdays. When the weather is bad, they even help his sister sell wine, so at least they can support themselves."

Zheng Zhipeng nodded and said: "A very sensible child, so why do you say he can't be used in a big way?"

"Because his sister's reputation is not very good, and... if you use his words, it will also affect your reputation."

"What do you mean? Explain clearly."

"His sister, Mrs. Yang, is quite pretty, but she is a bit... not very well-behaved. Many people secretly call her a naughty lady. I heard that she is the mistress of many men, but no one can really tell her clearly. Who are the men? Anyway, I heard that many of them had affairs with her."

Zheng Zhipeng sighed: "A girl's family runs a corner shop to support five younger brothers and sisters. If she didn't use some extraordinary measures, their whole family would have starved to death long ago. She is also a poor person. No wonder Yang Xu said that day that his sister could no longer marry. I'm out, but what does this have to do with me? Why can't Yang Xu be used?"

"One of those people who is said to have had an affair with his sister... is you."

"Huh? What the hell?"

"There are rumors in the market that Fourth Master, you and his sister are having an affair. After all, you... made a mistake before. Isn't this ruining your reputation? Fourth Master, your reputation has just improved in recent days. If he is used at this time, the matter cannot be explained clearly, so the villain thinks that this son cannot be used."

Zheng Zhipeng was stunned for a moment, and then searched hard for the memory fragments of his predecessor. It seemed that there was no such thing as a corner store proprietress, and then he laughed at himself. This kind of thing was obviously trying to take advantage of him.

"No wonder he keeps saying that he wants me to go to their house for dinner. It turns out he wants to confirm this rumor."

"Yes, Fourth Master, this is clearly a plot against you. What you said is indeed correct. Although this boy is smart, he is too slippery. We are being generous if we don't deal with him. How can we use him?"

Zheng Zhipeng thought for a moment and said, "But someone in their family has been causing trouble recently and wants to use my name to bring trouble?"

"If you open a corner store, no one will cause trouble."

Zheng Zhipeng was silent for a while and then said: "I admire his sister very much. Since his sister is a beauty, why can't she still get married? She may even have a marriage contract before. If she is an ordinary woman, pat her She just wants to marry herself off and leave the dowry to her parents' family. But if she does this, her five younger brothers and sisters may have to live on the streets begging for food. The world is difficult and it is not easy for a man to do business, let alone a weak one like her. As for women, if there is really no other way, which woman would be willing to add an adulterer to her reputation? Our family wants money and power. Wouldn't it be stingy to argue with their family over such trivial matters? Besides, I Didn't his sister's daughter become popular after drinking it? It's even."

"Fourth Master is benevolent and righteous."

"You know where their corner store is? Bring some brothers and let's go have a drink."

"Fourth Master, what are you doing?"

"It's true that there is no one else available. The chief envoy's foreign minister is a real slut. I don't worry about anyone who is a little older. If he is seduced, we will not be able to accomplish any good things, but we will easily get into trouble." Showy."

"Fourth Master, the madam loves money, and the sister loves beauty. Although Yang Xu is young, he is quite handsome. You may not know something, but the current sister likes this fresh meat wonton."

"He doesn't dare. His life not only belongs to himself, but he also has four younger brothers and sisters behind him and a sister who ruined her whole life for her family. Although he is scheming against me and is indeed naughty, but after hearing what you said, I am I feel relieved. There are five mouths in the family waiting for dinner, and he doesn’t dare to play exciting games, let alone betray me.”

"Yes, then Fourth Master, I will prepare it right now."