All Heavens and Worlds Modified History System

Chapter 107 When you ask someone to do something for you, you need to show your attitude

On the ninth day of the second month, the Zhou Dynasty held an imperial examination.

Scholars from all over the world entered the Imperial Examination Hall with the hope of making the leap from a carp to a dragon.

On the fifteenth day, the imperial examination ended, and countless scholars, some happy and some dejected, scattered out.

Chen Ran, carrying a pencil case, squeezed out of the crowd and saw his own carriage at the alley not far away.

Qin Keqing, You Sanjie and Xiangling were all waiting in the carriage.

The clerk in the jewelry store brought Chen Ran's horse over.

She climbed onto the horse, asked the driver to drive out, and looked out the window at the pretty face that seemed to be smiling but shy. "Don't worry, everything will go well."

He believed in the level of Zhou Yanru, the top scholar, in the eight-legged essay writing in the imperial examination.

Three pretty faces looked through the car window one by one and expressed their congratulations to Chen Ran.

To Qin Keqing, Chen Ran said, "Just bear with me. I will soon be able to move to a bigger house so that you can live better."

To Xiangling, he said, "We want to make our shop bigger and stronger. Since you like doing business, we will open Xiangji all over the world."

As for Third Sister You, he asked Qin Keqing, "What's wrong with her? This attitude of trying to please others is not like her."

Qin Keqing first tried to appease the embarrassed Third Sister You with some kind words, and then smiled through the car window and said, "Recently, Mr. Lian and Mrs. Er from Rongguo Mansion have been visiting us every day. Not only have they been sending us gifts, but they have also been saying all kinds of compliments."

After hearing this, Chen Ran understood.

To put it bluntly, Third Sister You is a bit snobbish.

How to deal with people is to treat them according to their needs.

Because of debt, she was forced to work as a maid for Chen Ran, and she was very dissatisfied.

Now that he saw that Chen Ran not only had a good chance of passing the imperial examination, but even the young masters of the Rongguo Mansion were trying to curry his favor with him, his feelings naturally changed rapidly.

He thought about it and realized that the reward modified by Third Sister Yu had not been issued yet, which meant that it had not been completely changed.

But there is no need to rush, just take your time.

As long as he becomes more and more powerful, it is inevitable that Third Sister Yu will submit to him.

When she returned home, Qin Keqing had already booked an expensive banquet from a restaurant in advance.

The restaurant waiters brought over a dozen delicious dishes packed in fine gourmet boxes.

Chen Ran and the girls sat around the table, eating, drinking and chatting, it was very lively.

The girls didn’t have big appetites, so Chen Ran basically finished all their food.

One of the effects of his ever-increasing physical fitness was a greatly increased craving for food.

After all, the stronger the ability, the greater the consumption.

Before, in the Imperial Examination Hall, we could never get enough to eat.

After eating and drinking, Chen Ran planned to take a nap.

Unexpectedly, a guest came to visit without prior notice.

"I thought it was the waiter from the restaurant collecting the plates."

Looking at Jia Lian who came uninvited, Chen Ran teased with a half-smile, "I never thought it was Master Lian who came to visit."

Jia Lian smiled awkwardly.

He was furious, "If it wasn't for the business of 30,000 taels of silver, why would I come back to your poor place!"

Third Sister You brought the tea, and Second Master Lian simply glanced at her and took the tea and drank it without any expression.

In the original novel, Third Sister You once fascinated Jia Zhen and Jia Rong, father and son, and her appearance was very attractive.

But Jia Lian, who was originally lustful, had no reaction when he saw her at this time, and even seemed a little annoyed.

This is all good things that Chen Ran did. He used the system's ability to help Lian Erye find himself and made him understand that "I have wasted half my life chasing beauties, and now I know who I am."

"Master Lian," Chen Ran started the conversation. "I wonder why you are so anxious to find me?"

"Zihou, there is no need to be like this." Jia Lian forced a smile and said, "Just call me brother."

"You idiot." Chen Ran wanted to roll his eyes. "I called you Master Lian Er just to tease you! Do you really think you are a master?!"

"Are all the people in the Jia family so brainless?"

"Zihou." Jia Lian said anxiously, "Look at what I said last time."

"I can't do this." How could Chen Ran help this greedy couple to get chestnuts out of the fire? He would not do anything that has no benefit. "Governor Jia will not listen to me."

"You are such a liar." Jia Lian was unwilling to accept it. "Last time, I listened to your help in dealing with the illegal salt. How could I not listen to you this time?"

Chen Ran hadn't finished his words yet, "Perhaps Brother Jia could consider seeking help from Zheng Gong, as he is the benefactor of Magistrate Jia."

This is not wrong. As long as Jia Zheng asks, Jia Yucun will definitely agree, whether it is to repay a favor or for the power of the Jia family.

However, it is absolutely impossible for Jia Zheng to endorse Jia Lian and his wife's private salt business.

Seeing Jia Lian's embarrassment, Chen Ran continued to tease, "If that doesn't work, you can also ask Wang Jiedu or Lin Yushi for help."

"If you can convince them, who would come to you?"

Jia Lian was furious, and after repeated attempts to persuade her failed, he finally left in anger.

"You can ask me for help if you want." After Jia Lian left, Chen Ran drank tea slowly. "You have to come up with some benefits."

In the evening, in the west courtyard of Rongguo Mansion.

Jia Lian, with a look of anxiety on his handsome face, paced back and forth in the room, "30,000 taels, my 30,000 taels!"

Looking at her husband who was almost going crazy, Wang Xifeng, with murderous eyes, immediately slammed the table and said, "It's my thirty thousand taels! I have already spent several thousand taels in total!" Jia Lian was too lazy to argue with her. Now the thirty thousand taels were still private salt, piled up in the warehouse waiting to get moldy. He might not know that salt will not get moldy.

"Tell me about it."

Sitting opposite Wang Xifeng, Jia Lian, who rarely looked serious, went straight to the point, "Is there any way to persuade Chen Ran?"

"Gift?" Wang Xifeng thought about it carefully. "The last time he agreed to help was because he helped him to close the jewelry store."

"No other way?"

"Except Jia Yucun, that's all."

The couple knew very well that if they wanted to turn the contraband salt into silver, they would need the help of Jia Yucun, the prefect of Jinling.

After all, the private salt business in various parts of Jiangnan is divided among the salt smugglers, and they don't have any connections to build up in other places, so only Jinling Prefecture has an opportunity.

Moreover, the consumption capacity of Jinling Prefecture is very strong, and only here can such a large amount of private salt be digested at the fastest speed.

Everything ultimately depends on whether Jia Yucun, the prefect of Jinling, is willing to help.

After eliminating all impossibilities, Chen Ran, who had successful experience, became the only hope for this business.

This is why the couple had to find a way to persuade Chen Ran.

"If it's a gift." Jia Lian thought carefully, "What's the appropriate gift?"

"Silver?" Wang Xifeng replied, "But he has a jewelry store worth millions. If the gift is too little, he won't even consider it."

Both of them are greedy. If you give too much, they will be reluctant to give, but if you give too little, people will look down on you.

Jia Lian's eyes rolled. "What does he like? Antique paintings and calligraphy, crickets, famous dogs, fine horses and beautiful women?"

"Now that you mention it, I remember it." Wang Xifeng's eyes lit up. "The last time I saw him, he seemed to be staring at Ping'er."

"Ping'er?" Jia Lian frowned when he heard that.

Wang Xifeng's heart tightened, because she knew how petty Jia Lian was.

Unexpectedly, Jia Lian waved his hand nonchalantly and said, "In that case, go and talk to him. As long as this matter can be accomplished, it's fine to give Ping'er to him."

Wang Xifeng looked at him in disbelief.

Is this still the petty-minded Jia Lian? !
What she didn't know was that Jia Lian no longer liked pretty girls.

Wang Xifeng has been in a very conflicted mood these days.

On the one hand, she was reluctant to give up the private salt business worth 30,000 taels of silver. After all, she had invested several thousand taels of silver in the initial stage, and that was all her own money!
On the other hand, he couldn't bear to leave Ping'er.

The close relationship is one thing, but more importantly, Ping'er is very capable and is a good helper to her.

After hesitating for several days, she finally went to Chen Ran's home in the name of visiting Qin Keqing.

"There are many beautiful maids in the mansion. Let's see if we can find some replacements."

Wang Xifeng's idea disappeared after she met Qin Keqing.

The reason is simple, Qin Keqing is so beautiful!
Not to mention the maids in the mansion, even Ping'er is slightly inferior.

What she was worried about at this moment was that Chen Ran looked down on everyone.

Qin Keqing knew why she came. After chatting for a few words, she went out to find You Sanjie to prepare tea, leaving the room to Chen Ran and Wang Xifeng.

Feng Lazi didn't waste any words and asked directly, "Mr. Chen, what can I do to make you willing to help persuade Magistrate Jia to help?"

She was happy, and Chen Ran was even happier.

It means bluntly, "When you ask someone to do something, you naturally have to show some appreciation."

"How about this, I'll give Magistrate Jia 10,000 taels of silver as a thank you gift."

"Ten thousand taels?!" Wang Xifeng's sharp voice pierced through the roof. "Why don't you go and rob?!"

The old women and maids outside, as well as Qin Keqing and You Sanjie who were preparing tea, all looked at each other in bewilderment.

What are you talking about? Why are you so excited?
"You are asking someone to do something for you." Chen Ran was unmoved and raised his hand to nod at her. "When you ask someone to do something for you, you should show your attitude. You should know how much pressure and risk Magistrate Jia has to bear to help you do this kind of thing. Ten thousand taels is already the minimum requirement."

This is really true.

If someone were to use this matter to impeach Jia Yucun, he would not even be able to keep his official position.

Wang Xifeng also knew this, but she couldn't bear this condition, as it was ten thousand taels.

"Can it be less?"

"Then go find someone else. Lord Zheng, General Wang, or Imperial Censor Lin can all do it."

Wang Xifeng was very angry, but she could only hold it in.

This is not the Rongguo Mansion, and Chen Ran is not a servant of the Jia family.

More importantly, she is indeed the one asking someone to do something for her.

"Can it be cheaper? Ten thousand taels is too much."

"Do you think you can bargain when buying vegetables at the market? If it's okay, give it to me. If not, go back."

Wang Xifeng was helpless and furious. She vented her anger for a long time, but in the end she had no choice but to agree.

She comforted herself, "Ten thousand taels is ten thousand taels, I can still make a lot, I'll just feed the dog~~~"

But when she stood up and prepared to leave, Chen Ran stopped her and said, "We have finished discussing Magistrate Jia's remuneration, but I haven't discussed mine yet."

Wang Xifeng turned around in shock and looked at him in disbelief.

Chen Ran raised a finger and said, "My hard work fee is also 10,000 taels."

(End of this chapter)