Not long after entering office, Zhongli Yin, an obscure lackey in the Grand Tutor's service, receives a mission: go to Jiangzhou and investigate its ambitious governor, Huan Zong, to see whether he intends to rebel.
Who knew that once he arrived in Jiangzhou, he'd be nearly reduced to tears by the abuse?
Damn it, Huan Zong is no decent human being. He has Zhongli Yin working overtime from day one. Then, just when things couldn't get worse, a mistake leads Zhongli Yin to accidentally set the house on fire while burning the midnight oil, and Huan Zong catches him red-handed.
Zhongli Yin thinks he's done for.
But Huan Zong remains remarkably calm. He takes the soot-covered Zhongli Yin home, gives him a bath, and lends him a change of clothes.
Zhongli Yin: ??
Huan Zong looks at him, a stray dog with nowhere to go, and stays silent for a long while. "You can live at my place."
Zhongli Yin: I want a dog.
Huan Zong: Sure.
Zhongli Yin: The backyard would be good for raising chickens.
Huan Zong: Sure.
Zhongli Yin: I want to make pastries. I'm taking over the kitchen.
Huan Zong: Sure.
Zhongli Yin: I want to start a business and earn some extra money. Please approve.
Huan Zong: Sure.
After living there for a while, Zhongli Yin remembers how his former lord used him to the utmost, pinching pennies and freeloading, making him do dirty work as a disposable scapegoat, and not even giving him a proper position. The guy was wicked to the core!
I'm changing masters. A wise man knows when to adapt, and a good bird chooses a tree to nest in!
Zhongli Yin defects without a second thought.
But he is too ambitious to settle for being a mere errand-running clerk.
Keep striving, Xiao Yin! A good life is made with your own two hands!
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Later, he sits up in bed, feeling as if his body has been split in two, his insides nearly bored through. He reflects that people who spend years on military campaigns really are vigorous.
Huan Zong is still in the courtyard, moving bricks and working out day after day, as if nothing happened. "You should exercise like me from now on."
Zhongli Yin: ? Have you no shame?
A top who is emotionally steady, occasionally goes crazy, is highly possessive but incredibly disciplined, and a bottom who seems lazy and loves setting up market stalls, diligently farms, but is actually full of ideas and loves getting into mischief. Side couple: a cold-blooded assassin turned virtuous househusband, a devoted top, and a refined, gentle young master as the bottom.
Core theme: When successful, help the world; when poor, look after yourself.
Wait, he got into trouble...? No, wasn't he set on fire? Why did the victim become the troublemaker???
The style is not very ancient, and the wording is not very particular. It's easy to get into drama, and the protagonist's performance can sometimes be quick-witted and sometimes outspoken.
Badgers are always suitable for helping others build houses. They not only help but also exercise by moving bricks. I think Xiaoyin really needs a new house [Applause]
How should I put it? It's not the pure love story I had in mind [covering face and peeking]
Let's just say that even if you are not a member of the Clean Party, you can't accept it. What a messy relationship! Should I fight whoever I want, or should I attack with two deputy CPs?
At the end, I sprinkled flowers 😭. It was so well written! It's been a long time since I've seen a book on JJ that appeals to me so much, please give it a try
Isn't the surname of Mr. Fu's cousin Zong?
"Front" is a big thorn in the side of the author~ Needlework
Thank you to heaven, thank you to earth, thank you for your hard work~
In fact, I think Shou's thoughts are correct, but his methods are childish. Attacking the people around you, setting fire to the recipient, and beating the recipient at the same time is very polite, right? It's just that I have no power. I feel like I've been struggling with it all the time, and now I don't understand how to grow. Does following the rules mean you grow? I don't know why this guy is obviously a gentleman who abides by the rules and leads by example, but he doesn't feel likeable. And I have to say that the gift from fate has its own price. The reason why Gong and Shou received material favors at the beginning was because they were tempted without realizing it. The difference from Lu Yu's is that one condition comes first and the other stuffs the gift first and then withdraws the condition later.