After time travel, he devoted himself to helping his father with his career.

Ming Jia heard someone from Lao Lu report back and said that Huang Zhengqing was fine. Zhiqulou is also open for business as normal, but Huang Zhengqing still needs to hear the details.

Huang Zhengqing sat down again and then slowly told the whole story. Not long after he arrived in Lingxian County, a local wealthy man from Lingxian County came to him and said that he was interested in the place of Shiqu Building and hoped that Huang Zhengqing would sell the building to him.

Huang Zhengqing knew that this building was originally the property of the Lingxian County Government. In order to show the importance he attached to Shiqu Building, Magistrate Shi sold this building to Xie Boyuan.

In fact, Magistrate Shi wanted to rent it out. But Xie Boyuan said that if it is leased, it will be a ten-year contract, and the first ten years will be rent-free. At this time, there was not a single copper penny in the entire Lingxian county government accounts.

Lieutenant Shixian wanted to gain a foothold as soon as possible. He wanted to imitate Xiao Qingshan and ask the villagers to work. To win over the village chiefs, he needed money! Finally, with no other option, Magistrate Shi sold the building to Xie Boyuan.

This building has a history and story in Ling County. It was originally a store that many families in Ling County fought over. When Huang Zhengqing arrived in Ling County, he just walked around the county seat and discovered the wonderful location of Zhiqu Building!

Huang Zheng naturally refused anyone who came to him. Then things took a turn for the worse. Some gangsters started to come to the house many times to provoke me, threatening to charge protection fees or else they would destroy the store.

Later, he went to Huang Zhengqing's residence in the middle of the night and threatened him, saying that he would do harm to Huang Zhengqing. In the early days, Huang Zhengqing just smiled and dismissed it. Later, when he saw that the situation was getting more and more serious, he sought refuge with Magistrate Shi.

Magistrate Shi also knew that this must be just an excuse, so he directly sent his yamen to increase patrols on the street where Zhiqulou was located.

However, Magistrate Shi also knew that after the curfew in Ling County, someone actually threatened Huang Zhengqing. This is not a threat to Huang Zhengqing! This is a slap in his face, which shows that none of these government officials can be retained!

Magistrate Shi also knew that Huang Zhengqing was staying in the backyard of the county government office. After all, Magistrate Shi also brought a few of his own people with him to Ling County. Magistrate Shixian told Huang Zhengqing many times that if he hadn't arrived in Lingxian for the first time, otherwise...

Huang Zhengqing didn't understand the unfinished meaning of Magistrate Shi's words, but Mingjia understood! I remember when Magistrate Shi suspected that his servant might betray him, he immediately killed his servant at the critical moment.

Now, Magistrate Shi and his whole family live in the Lingxian County Government Office, but there are still so many government servants living in the entire County Government Office. There is a high probability that all government officials are bribed and controlled by local wealthy households.

Doesn't that mean that the lives of County Magistrate Shi and his family are in danger at any time? In this crisis environment, Magistrate Shi will not tolerate it for long.

In fact, if the people from Laolu hadn't arrived, it probably wouldn't have been more than a few days. Magistrate Shi's family will also be in danger. Several wealthy families in Ling County have already joined forces, first blocking all channels for sending letters out of Shiqulou.

Finally, if Magistrate Shi's letter of help cannot be sent out, then he will be very passive. Fortunately, the people from Laolu arrived. A group of people, all experts, rode their big horses and stopped all the way to the gate of the county government office.

The wealthy households in Lingxian County simply thought that their message was not intercepted and a letter of help from Huang Zhengqing or Magistrate Shi was sent.

Everyone thought that the forces behind Magistrate Shi and Huang Zhengqing had sent guards to protect them, and Lao Lu's manpower was really ruthless. But their attitude towards Huang Zhengqing was very friendly.

In the end, Magistrate Shi was bought a lot of time, and the crisis has basically been resolved. As for the issue of Lingxian Yamen, Magistrate Shi needs to slowly resolve it.

However, Mingjia felt that Magistrate Shi's character was not like someone who would solve the problem slowly. When this group of government officials all have problems, solving them one by one will only arouse the vigilance of the other party.

After listening to Huang Zhengqing's story, Mingjia immediately stood up and bowed to Huang Zhengqing, "Mingjia thanks Mr. Huang for his efforts and Mr. Huang for his contribution to Zhiqulou!"

Huang Zhengqing hurriedly stood up and returned the courtesy, "Miss Mingjia is serious, Huang deserves it!"

Mingjia and Huang Zhengqing chatted some more about the Shiqu Building in Ling County. Finally, Mingjia asked Shuang'er to take Huang Zhengqing to Xie Boyuan's study.

After Mingjun's birthday, it will soon be Mingjia's birthday.

Mingjia received many gifts, and as usual, she invited some family members and friends to the main courtyard to congratulate her. Moreover, Ming Jia also invited Jiang Wan and Yan Niang to celebrate Ming Jia's birthday.

Compared to Mingjun, Mingjia received all kinds of gifts. Among all the gifts, Mingjia was most surprised by the box of clothes given by Yan Niang.

Hmm~! The main thing is that there are several sets of men's clothes that Ming Jian can wear, all of which are the more fashionable young man's clothes in Sichuan. Yanniang has prepared everything from headwear to boots for Mingjia.

Mingjia knew that Yan Niang was specially invited by his master Xie Boyuan to open a ready-made clothing shop in Qu County. Therefore, Mingjia wanted to know if his master knew about this box of men's clothes.

After the birthday party was over, Mingjia went back to the study to read. She had missed a lot of homework recently. Mingjia was looking at it carefully when she suddenly heard some noises and saw that Shuang'er had come in.

Ming Jia seemed very happy when she saw Shuang'er, even snickering, and suddenly became curious, "What happened to make you so happy?"

Shuang'er's expression froze, and she subconsciously looked for Mrs. Yan, for fear that Mrs. Yan was there. Mingjia was a little funny and reminded: "Grandma Yan went to the warehouse to help me pack the gifts I received today. Tell me! What's the matter!"

When Shuang'er heard that Granny Yan was not here, she breathed a sigh of relief. However, I blushed a little after this, and I didn't know whether I should tell my lady about this.

Mingjia looked at Shuang'er's expression and red cheeks, and instantly became alert, "You won't have those boys saying anything to you!"

As soon as Shuang'er heard Ming Jia's words, the blush on her cheeks disappeared instantly, and her face even turned a little pale. "Miss, please don't think nonsense. It was my servant who saw County Captain Shen and Miss Jiang talking at the back door."

Mingjia suddenly became interested and immediately closed the book, "What's going on? Tell me more?"

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After Ming Jia's birthday, she was really waiting for the New Year. Soon the county schools were on holiday. Mingjun came back from school and brought Mr. Xie and Huang Zhengqing's son Huang Jiawen back together.

Huang Jiawen is the same age as Ming Jun, and originally looked 1-2 years younger than Ming Jun. During this period, he received good care from Mr. Xie, and he only looked a little fatter.

But now Huang Jiawen looks much more cheerful and bold than when they first met.

New Year's Eve dinner, more than a dozen families eat together. Xiao Qingshan spoke first: "This year, no matter what, we all supported each other and got through it. We have survived all the major disasters, and we will all have a smooth road in the future!"

Everyone raised their glasses and clinked their glasses together. Mingjun and Mingjia also picked up their tea bowls and clinked their cups gently.