Carrying the little lucky star, leading the villain on the road to exile

Chapter 320. Recruiting
Zhou Gang certainly wouldn't back down just because of a few words. "We're not in a hurry. We can wait for Lord Gu. Don't worry, even if we have to hire a security escort agency, we'll share the burden."

He made it clear he wouldn't take advantage of the situation, so Gu Baijiang couldn't possibly find another excuse to refuse, could he?
"Lord Zhou, where are you going to make your fortune?" Chen Dafu asked with a smile. "If you have any good things to do, don't forget to help out your poor brothers."

Zhou Gang: "In this godforsaken place, where can I make a fortune?"

These are just some personal considerations from my wife. When it's time to be frugal, one should be frugal; otherwise, if one is overly stingy throughout life, one will only be shortchanging oneself.

Chen Dafu seemed oblivious to the sarcasm in his tone, and nodded with a smile, "What Lord Zhou said makes sense. I didn't expect Madam Zhou to be such a hidden tycoon. I really didn't realize it before."

I thought that Madam Zhou had given you more of the family fortune before. But I must say, Madam Zhou is really good to you. She treats you the same as her biological son. Such a stepmother is truly rare.

"When Lord Zhou returns to the capital, you must take good care of her. After all, she raised you herself, and I believe she is grateful."

Does everyone not know Madam Zhou's background? Her impoverished family didn't even send anyone off to her funeral. Where did she get the money?

Gu Baijiang watched the two of them clash, wondering if he should make an excuse to leave first. Unexpectedly, the two of them, seeing that they couldn't beat each other, both turned to look at him.

"Lord Gu, we are officials in the same court. I wonder what your plans are next?"

"What else can I do? Find a place to enjoy my old age." Gu Baijiang gave a bitter smile, then reached out to touch his hideous scars, as if to tell them that his career prospects were hopeless.

Zhou Gang, however, seemed not to notice. "Lord Gu, you are being too modest. The Gu family cannot do without you. With your great talent, there will always be a place for you to use your abilities."

After saying that, he glanced at Chen Dafu again. If it weren't for this guy getting in the way and following him around, he might have succeeded today.

Chen Dafu said, "Yes, Lord Zhou is right. I have long admired Lord Gu and would like to find an opportunity to have a long talk with you. When would be a convenient time for us to have a late-night chat?"

Gu Baijiang looked at them warily. "You two think too highly of me. If you're looking for someone to have some fun with, you should go somewhere else. I won't keep you company."

These two people had ill intentions. He had already ordered his family to stay away, but he never expected that they would be targeting him directly.

After saying that, Gu Baijiang walked past them toward the village entrance. He needed to find out if there was any news from the capital.
Chen Dafu ignored the warning and followed, saying, "Lord Gu, are you going to the county town? We're going the same way."

"I'm just going to the village entrance for a walk. It's not on my way, Lord Chen. Please make yourself at home." Gu Baijiang quickened his pace again. Since his exile, his body has become stronger than before, and he can walk fast without much panting. This may be his only gain.

Chen Dafu stopped, pursed his lips, and turned to walk towards other people's houses. He really had to go to the city today.

He thought he could fool Gu Baijiang into going with him, and also find out why Ming Peifeng hadn't come to the village these past few days.

Zhou Gang stood there for a while, then caught up with Gu Baijiang, "Lord Gu, let's have a chat."

"I don't think we have anything to talk about." Gu Baijiang had other matters to attend to on this trip, so he naturally didn't want to waste time chatting with him.

“I know that Lord Gu has chosen to serve the Third Prince,” Zhou Gang had no patience to continue, he was eager to use the Gu family as a pledge of loyalty, “but so much time has passed, and the Third Prince has not done much for you. You have taken the blame for him, and he does not appreciate your efforts at all.”

Gu Baijiang stopped and looked at him. It was no secret that he was tied to the Third Prince long ago, after the Third Prince's identity was revealed.

"This is a matter between the Third Prince and me. Lord Zhou, you should take care of yourself first."

“I’m doing quite well,” Zhou Gang said, oblivious to the double meaning in his words, and began to persuade him, “Actually, as long as Lord Gu is willing, there are people willing to help Lord Gu regain his original position, and he might even be promoted.” Gu Baijiang stopped and looked at him, “Oh, I didn’t expect Lord Zhou to be so unassuming.”

"No, I'm doing this for my children and grandchildren. I can't bear to see them suffer with me." New information has come from the eldest prince's side. Gu Baijiang hasn't handed over what he has yet, and he's been asked to try his best to win the person over.

Previously, the eldest prince and his group had the idea of ​​destroying what they couldn't have, but in the end they couldn't bring themselves to kill it, since they were all poor now.

"Look, so much time has passed, and the Third Prince can't offer any substantial help. But the First Prince said that if you're willing to pledge your loyalty, besides helping to arrange things for Lord Gu, he can also make an exception and promote your two grandsons in the future."

Gu Baijiang sneered inwardly. This eldest prince really had a big mouth. Even His Majesty wouldn't say such things. He wasn't even the crown prince yet.

His mind remains as foolish as ever; no wonder he has so few loyal followers.

Only a fool like Zhou Gang could be so easily blinded by empty promises.

"I would like to trouble Lord Zhou to convey my message that I have no particular skills and I am afraid that I will cause trouble for the Crown Prince."

As for the affairs of their children and grandchildren, those are all up to their own efforts. They shouldn't cause the eldest prince any trouble or cause him to oppose the officials in the court.

Zhou Gang was speechless. He hadn't thought anything of it when he heard it, but now it seemed so strange.

Yes, even the emperor can't just decide who gets a certain position. The eldest prince's words seem a bit insincere.

But since he was still his new master, he had to save face for him. "Hehe, maybe I misheard. But Lord Gu, don't be so quick to draw conclusions. I'll ask him again for you later."

Gu Baijiang glanced at him, then turned and walked out of the village.

Zhou Gang's heart sank. "What is it? If it weren't for the things the First Prince needs, who would want to look at your ugly face?"

However, he immediately frowned. The matter had not been resolved, and his stepmother had already returned to the capital. He was uneasy and could not attend to either side.

He had a bad feeling that if he didn't hurry back to Beijing, things would definitely go very badly.

Looking back at the Gu family's courtyard, he gritted his teeth and walked over.

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Winters here are often sunny and rainy, but the temperature isn't very low.

Bai Suihe looked at the drizzle outside and asked, "How many days has this been raining?"

Dongmei thought for a moment and replied, "It seems like it's been seven or eight days. Judging from the current situation, it'll probably rain for several more days."

I asked an older woman in the village before, and she said that the longest rainy season here can sometimes last a month or more, especially after spring, when sunny days are even rarer.

Fortunately, they had built a heated kang (a traditional heated platform bed) beforehand, so it wasn't too damp.

(End of this chapter)