Iron Bull Legend

Chapter 1406 Chess Player 86

The sounds of people talking and footsteps outside the yard became more frequent while the two were talking. These were all people rushing over to help. After all, more than ten people had come since yesterday, and some had stayed to help today, so breakfast and everything for the day had to be prepared.

There were about thirty or forty people here, all of them neighbors. They had been receiving favors from the compound over the years, and everyone rushed over in a hurry because they were afraid that if they came too late, they would become idlers and it would be embarrassing to stay aside.

Even if they just had to carry a load of water, they were happy. Chopping some firewood and doing some work was considered as doing their part. Dozens of people came in at once, sweeping the yard with brooms, chopping firewood and carrying water. No one was idle and no one was redundant.

The sounds of pots and pans, and the clatter of knives and chopping boards filled the air, and for a moment the whole compound became bustling with activity. It was impossible to take a rest in the compound, as every door was opened. Everyone was yawning, rubbing their sleepy eyes, and staring blankly at the lively scene.

Aunt Jin was completely free. She greeted the people she knew passing by. She was stunned when she saw the old Taoist priest and Master Qingfeng not far away. However, she quickly reacted and saw Secretary He standing at the door chatting with Tie Niu, and a smile appeared on her face.

At around six o'clock, all the tables in and outside the yard were full. Everyone was eating breakfast while chatting. Tie Niu walked to the mourning hall, picked up the incense stick next to it and added some incense to the clay basin. This was a basic operation. People were eating, and they couldn't let the newly deceased Grandpa Tong watch them, right?

Even though some paper money was added, it was for the living to see. This is an old custom in this society. He did these small things of burning paper money on behalf of Mr. Guo.

When Tie Niu looked up, he saw a familiar figure, a middle-aged man in a neat Zhongshan suit. Looking at her smiling at him, that familiar feeling met his gaze, and his steps were steady as if they were measured.

"Brother Xu, you're here. Why are you so free today?" Tie Niu greeted him with a smile.

"The incident just as you got home. That guy asked me to come and see if I can help. He also wanted to tell you a message. Please come over when you are not busy. He has always wanted to invite you to his home for dinner. You are so busy every day that you don't even give the old man a chance," Xu Ping said with a smile, looking comfortable and calm.

"Look at what you said. I have no choice. They specifically asked me to go there, and the leader is so pampered by them that he insisted on sending me there. Do you think I can be blamed for this? Besides, the old man's food is not tasty. If I don't bring something worth giving back, how can I get it back?" Tie Niu smiled.

"Haha, I said the same thing to him, because I had guessed that you would say that. He also bet with me that you would go over obediently. It seems that I lost." Xu Ping's calm demeanor gave Tie Niu a new understanding. He was quite insightful.

"You didn't lose, and he didn't win. If I go there this time, I have to take someone with me. Otherwise, how can a weak-armed like me bear the power of this old man? Alas, there is no way I can avoid this meal. Just tell me, can my mouth eat enough?" Tie Niu asked tentatively.

"It's not a dangerous place, it's just a family dinner. Also, his granddaughter has shown interest in you and has been staying at home these days. I think you will get an unexpected surprise if you go there, so you might as well take some time to go there. If you stick your head out, you will get a knife in the neck as well. Just grit your teeth and you will get through it." Xu Ping joked.

"His granddaughter? How old is she? Is she coveting my beauty?"

"Haha, I'm telling you that you're really brave, little brother. I have to say that you've impressed me. That girl is worthy of being your aunt. Although she's not married yet, there aren't many good sons-in-law in the country that would catch her eye. Forget it."

Tie Niu deliberately patted his heart, feeling a little scared. "Oh, I was almost scared to death. I already have a partner. If this happens, people will gossip about me. You didn't come here today just for this, did you?"

"No, this is not a matter of condolences under his instruction, but also a way of expressing his feelings on his behalf," Xu Ping said, pointing at the mourning shed. His meaning was very clear. Tie Niu also understood the cause and effect relationship between Old Man Tong and the doctor.

"Okay then, I'll take you there," Tie Niu said and winked at Mr. Guo who was not far away, meaning that an important person had come, and he should come over to receive him. After all, he was Mr. Tong's apprentice, and he had to come over to continue this friendship.

Obviously, Mr. Guo knew Xu Ping. After all, they met each other the last time Xu Ping came over. It is estimated that Mr. Chu should have introduced them to each other. When Mr. Guo stood in front of the mourning hall, Tie Niu quickly handed him a stack of yellow paper. It was enough to express his meaning.

Xu Ping came and left quickly, without being overly high-profile because of his status. This is also the case with people around big shots who handle things in a low-key manner. They will never boss people around in front of or behind their backs. This is how they deal with people. To put it well, it means they know how to behave.

More and more people came over. Tie Niu and Mr. Guo had been staying in the mourning hall. Waves of mourners came over. Most of them were patients who had received help from Mr. Tong or his old friends. Tie Niu did not notice anything unusual.

At the same time, Tie Niu also felt that there were more unfamiliar faces wandering around the Tie family compound, either openly or secretly. Tie Niu knew that these people were arranged by Xu Wu to conduct an investigation. He hoped that some enemy spies could be found among these people. Otherwise, it would be a shame to mobilize such a large number of troops and it could be regarded as a little comfort to himself.

A little after ten o'clock, Secretary Xue Changhe came with his secretary in a private capacity. After all, he was a big shot in the capital and was known by everyone in the city. His arrival attracted many people to come over and say hello. Tie Niu still met him in the mourning hall.

When everyone knew that he was going to pay his respects, they stayed away from the mourning hall. This was also tactful of them. After all, no one would add to the boss's displeasure, so they were considered sensible.

"You live a carefree and easy life. You don't care about anything in Yangcheng anymore. You just leave when you want to." Secretary Xue Changhe's words were obviously a double entendre, expressing his inquiry and wanting to know more. This is why you have to think about the meanings of important people when they speak.

"Uncle Xue, seeing what you said, I am also helpless, right? I am only eighteen years old this year, and I have to avoid suspicion and keep a low profile. Is that what you mean? Also, I haven't done anything yet, but I have already caused a sensation across the country. If I continue to stay in Yangcheng, will I have a good life?" Tie Niu smiled bitterly. There was really no other way but to try his best to explain.

"Well, do you have any plans now that you're back? I'm still short of an economic advisor, so you can come and help me. You've made Yangcheng lively, but Beijing, the capital, is really not as good as expected. Do you want to give me an explanation?" Xue Changhe smiled meaningfully.

"Uncle Xue, whatever you say is what I have to say. Do I have the courage to refute it? By the way, I am planning to set up a technology investment company in Beijing. If you grant me some land, I will also be adding to your political achievements." This is returning a favor. If someone hands you the ladder, then you should lend a hand and take the opportunity to come down.

"Is this the land you and the leader were talking about? I have prepared it all according to your wishes, close to major universities. I don't know what you are trying to do. Does a company need such a large area?" Xue Changhe said as he lit the yellow paper on fire and put it into the mud basin.

"Aren't I just thinking about adding to your political achievements? At the very least, the minimum starting point of the investment I want to make is 100 billion US dollars. These are also infrastructure. The subsequent investment and related supporting things will have a total investment of at least 1 trillion US dollars. I estimate that the future income will at least give you enough weight to go further in the future." Tie Niu knew that he had been planning for such a long time just for this day. Some things must be said openly and cannot be ambiguous.

"Ah, the investment alone is so huge?" Even Xue Changhe, who had seen a lot, could not help but be shocked. A total investment of one trillion US dollars is a huge undertaking. It is already more than half of China's total income. It is really hard to imagine it at all. He couldn't help but look at Tie Niu twice more.

"Brat, when you're done with this matter, let's sit down and have a good talk. This is not something that can be explained in just a few words. Will Jianing come back or continue to stay there?" Xue Changhe understood Tie Niu's intentions when he heard Tie Niu say that they would take a step further in the future.

"I just came out again after returning to Yangcheng. I didn't say much to Sister Jianing. I just gave her some money and let her have fun. I guess it's enough for her to have fun for a year or so." Tie Niu wanted to let Xue Changhe know a message, that is, your daughter has enough money to spend, and when she has had enough fun, you and your daughter can discuss it yourselves.

"Okay, let the child go wild when she grows up. I won't get involved. I heard that the chief has sent your transfer order to Yangcheng, and the province is also making arrangements. Are you going back?"

"If that's the case, then I won't go back. They caught me off guard and created a bad situation for me. Do you think I'll be embarrassed if I go back? Sigh, I don't know what those old men in the province think. Isn't this embarrassing for me? I want to keep a low profile, but can I continue to be low-key and mean? Do I really have no face?"

"Okay, you're still being ungrateful. Since you're not going back, call me as soon as you finish your work here so I can make arrangements. Also, Lao He, the three of us should sit down and have a drink. However, I heard that you have some good wine, so we'll serve the food and you can bring the wine."

"Uncle Xue, why are you the same as those big guys? You will feel uncomfortable if you don't bully a junior like me, right? Could it be that you all graduated from the same school?" Tie Niu was really helpless.