To get rich quickly, you need to be simple and rough

Clothes make a person a horse, and saddles make a person a horse. One can tell what a person is by his appearance. In the city of Sijiu, people really respect the clothes first and then the person.

When he saw the well-dressed Li family, the shopkeeper Zhang Linshan regretted his decision. He had misjudged them. These were not just poor refugees, but genuine distinguished guests. If they were served well, even rich people would feel honored and would give them a small reward.

Seeing a group of people going out to eat, the shopkeeper's attitude changed 180 degrees: "Hey, sir, it's the same as asking me to do anything you ask me to do. I will run errands for you to eat or use. They will bring it to you. Don't be polite to me. I am a warm-hearted person."

Butler Liu was a smart man. He exchanged pleasantries with the owner and said, "Our boss has just arrived at your precious place and is planning to take the mistress and young master out for a stroll. We'll be back soon if we need to trouble you. If you're busy, we'll see you later."

The shopkeeper said, "Look at what you're saying. Isn't this all my share? Please take your time. I'll prepare some hot water on the stove and bring it to your rooms when you return."

After saying hello, Li Wenting and his group walked out.

The shopkeeper sat behind the counter and discussed the Li family with his staff: "Who would have thought that such a group of peasants would suddenly become justices of the peace?

I've also been enlightened. Look at that guy in the suit? His cuffs are pure gold, and the watch he's wearing is a Rolex, a foreign brand. That watch alone is worth three hundred dollars, and the kerosene drill his wife is wearing is the size of a fingernail. Why are you pretending to be poor like this with me?

The clerk also said, "Who says they aren't? Yesterday, I really couldn't tell that these people were rich."

Zhang Linshan sighed, "I knew yesterday that this group of people were from Fengtian. They have flat backs of their heads. Everyone in Beijing knows that. The boss of Fengtian followed the Marshal into the customs. It's true that the back of his head is a passport, and he is exempt from punishment. They don't need train tickets to take the train. If they are a little slow in delivering hot water to the hotel, they will scold you. Who can afford to offend you? In the past, Fengtian people bullied people from Beijing; now the Japanese are bullying Fengtian people. They really deserve it! Yesterday, they asked me for hot water, so I soaked mushrooms with them. Who would have thought that they were the masters of the hotel? They are being treated so well!"

Two flowers blossomed, each showing its own beauty. Li Wenting led a group of people straight to Donglaishun. The waiter at the door saw that a big customer had arrived and hurried to greet him: "Dear guests, please come in. There are private rooms inside."

After a while, the waiter brought a hot towel. After Li Wenting wiped his hands, he said, "Ten plates of mutton first, and you can order the rest as you like."

The guy was very considerate: "Sir, please hold it."

Soon, the waiter brought the brass hot pot, its charcoal ablaze. Bright red dates and fresh white scallions floated in the clear broth. The waiter laid out a steady stream of side dishes on the table. The mutton, fresh from the grasslands, was sliced ​​so thin it stood upright. Stir-fried pork tenderloin with coriander, dry-fried lamb, and butter-fried fried cakes filled the table.

The mutton at Donglaishun was fat but not greasy, lean but not dry, and cooked instantly with a simple simmer. The group was truly hungry, and they devoured it like a whirlwind, even finishing off the pickled garlic.

I called the waiter to settle the bill. It cost three dollars for so many people.

Li Wenting arranged the task and asked housekeeper Liu to take people to rent a house. It was not a good idea to stay in a hotel all the time. He wanted to rest in Peking for a few days before making plans.

Butler Liu was really efficient. In just two days, he helped his boss buy a house for eight hundred dollars. Butler Liu seemed like an abacus expert who had been reincarnated as he did some calculations for Li Wenting and Xu Huizhen:

"Sir, Madam, I've found out that renting a house that can accommodate us costs 20 dollars a month, and buying an eight-room house costs 900 dollars. The deed tax is split 50/50, 50% for the seller and 50% for us. I've seen that house and there's nothing wrong with it. It's just that the owner is a playboy who spent his money on opium and is in a hurry to sell the house. We've got a great deal on this house. Not only can we live there for free, but we can also make 400 dollars on the resale."

Li Wenting's family was filled with admiration for Butler Liu. Just from this one thing, they knew his twenty-dollar monthly salary was definitely not in vain. He meticulously considered everything for his boss. Who wouldn't want such an excellent employee? He would always take his boss with him whenever he left, and he wouldn't leave him alone. He didn't ask questions he shouldn't ask, didn't say a word about things he shouldn't be involved in, and did every job he was assigned to do brilliantly.

The newly purchased yard is quite spacious. It is just behind Jinyu Hutong. The house type in this area is really excellent. When signing the contract, Li Wenting met the former owner who was so thin that he looked like a human. His eyes were dazed from smoking opium.

"I have some books published in the Song Dynasty in my house. If you give me two hundred dollars, they will all be yours."

Liu Guanjia was the best at bargaining. Seeing the look Li Wenting gave him, Liu Guanjia said, "Sir, let's talk here. You see, these days are full of chaos and war. As the saying goes, antiques are valuable in prosperous times, and gold is valuable in troubled times. What's the use of books these days? Song Dynasty wooden boards can't be eaten when hungry or drunk when thirsty. You, a big family, can't afford this. These two hundred dollars are what we farmers have to save for half our lives. How about 30 dollars? We'll buy it if we have a scholar in the future. We can't afford it if it's too expensive."

The heavy smoker waved his hands and said, "This is all the treasures left by my father. Look around and you'll find a second copy. It will be very impressive to put it in the study."

What followed was a fierce negotiation, and finally, under the persuasion of Butler Liu, the deal was done for 50 dollars.

Li Wenting then got the house deed done and paid the money, but he couldn't help but sigh that this was Chunchun, the world's biggest spendthrift, the one who had dinner while guarding a mountain of gold!

Li Wenting almost cried as he looked at the rare and ancient books in the bookcase. They were truly priceless treasures, all kinds of medical books, notebooks, and unique copies. The previous owner's ancestors were extraordinary! This time, he had truly found a great bargain. This pile of books was worth much more than the house.

The Li family integrated into Peking's life. Li Wenting, along with his wife and children, visited the city's famous historical sites and became a frequent visitor to major theaters. Xu Huizhen was a fan of opera, attending every performance of the Four Great Dan Actresses. She would practice her singing at home whenever she had free time.

Li Chunxing also became much more cheerful. Although her stepmother was powerful, she would not harm anyone. Now that she was grown up, she could tell good from bad.

Li Wenting was able to calm down and think about what to do next. When a country is poor and weak, the people are like rootless duckweed, drifting with the situation without knowing where to go. It is better to be a dog in peace than a man in chaos. This is the truth!

Li Wenting decided to go to Shanghai to make a living, earn some money, and then take his family to the mountain city to survive until victory. He didn't want to deal with the Japanese at all.

He also wants to give Japan a "big gift"!