My Days of Farming and Practicing Martial Arts in Northeast China during the Republic of China Era

Chapter 54 I'm so angry!

All private banquets in high society have a vulgar connotation.

On the surface, it appears that some prominent figures from Beiping are here to celebrate Bai Xiongqi's newly completed mansion, but in reality, it is a cover for the two military and political figures to make peace.

The person of the highest status present was Bai Xiongqi, the owner of the Bai Mansion representing Jin Quan, and the other was Cao Ying, Cao Kun's younger brother.

Two months ago, Cao Kun personally planned and led the Nanyuan garrison to burn and loot Beijing, making a great contribution by creating an excuse for Yuan Shikai to refuse to go south. He was a typical warlord.

He is currently extremely popular under Yuan Shikai's command, and the President has given him quotas to expand the army, but feeding the soldiers and military leaders at all levels is very expensive.

Jin Quan was not a pure intellectual; otherwise, he would not have been able to infiltrate Yuan Shikai's circle.

However, in the Nationalist government cabinet, they were standard civil servants who held significant financial power.

One of them needed money, and the other needed soldiers.

The exchange of glances and empathy suggests that the person with the courtesy name has met an experienced migrant worker, and thus has a trusted confidant cultivate a relationship with him.

Halfway through the banquet, Cao Ying, who had finished discussing the shady deal with Bai Xiongqi, remembered the request her son had made to her and felt that it wouldn't be a bad thing to strengthen family ties through marriage.

They then steered the conversation toward Bai Xiuzhu.

"Brother Xiongqi, ever since your sister returned from the United States, she has overshadowed all the socialites in the capital within just a few days. Her beauty and talent have surpassed everyone else in the city. She's truly remarkable!"

Bai Xiongqi frowned slightly. Although he held a low official position, he was shrewd and could tell at a glance that Cao Ying had no good intentions.

"Not at all, not at all. My sister and I depend on each other for survival. I've spoiled her since she was little, which has made her unruly. Now she's learned some Western freedom and democracy in Citizen's University and is showing her face in public. It's really outrageous. I hope Mr. Cao will forgive me."

What kind of older brother would deliberately belittle his own sister? Cao Ying could also understand Bai Xiongqi's implied meaning.

But he only had one son, Cao Shaolin.

Ever since her son saw Bai Xiuzhu at a banquet, he has lost his appetite and can't eat or drink.

Desperate to raise her son, Cao Ying had no choice but to swallow her pride and beg.

"Xiongqi, you're too modest. Your sister's excellence is known to everyone in Beiping. My son, Shaolin, is about the same age as your sister and is also very handsome. Why don't we arrange a marriage between us?"

Seeing Cao Ying's lack of tact, Bai Xiongqi had to exert a great deal of effort to suppress his disgust.

Cao Shaolin was indeed quite handsome; he was one of the most dashing young men in the capital.

But its infamy only grew more notorious.

He married seven concubines at the age of 19; his promiscuity wasn't a big problem.

None of his concubines lived more than three months. This can't be explained by the idea of ​​someone being a jinx. How perverted must this person be?

Bai Xiongqi wasn't against a political marriage, but he couldn't bring himself to push his sister into a fire pit: "Alas~ Who in the capital doesn't know that Shaolin is a handsome and talented man? My sister, with her plain and delicate appearance, is simply not a good match for him, not a good match at all!"

Since Cao Ying had spoken, she didn't want to give up easily.

With seven or eight brothers in the Cao family, their political resources were simply insufficient.

On the other hand, the Bai family only has Bai Xiongqi as their sole heir in this generation, and they have an abundance of political resources that they can't possibly use up. Why not let the Cao family benefit from them?

"He deserves it! Xiongqi doesn't know, my worthless son..."

Just as Bai Xiongqi was wondering how to refuse without making a scene, he saw the butler come in from outside, holding a letter in his hand. He guiltily avoided Bai Xiongqi's gaze and walked towards the backyard.

A flicker of disgust crossed Bai Xiongqi's mind again.

But faced with two evils, he chose the lesser and called out to the butler:

"Uncle Fu, who is that letter for?"

When the young master discovered this, the butler dared not hide it:

"Reporting to Young Master, it belongs to Young Miss."

"Oh~ Is it Lu Xingzhou, her 'good' friend in the United States?"

Bai Xiongqi deliberately emphasized the word "good" and his unusually warm attitude surprised Uncle Fu, who then realized what was going on.

"Exactly!"

Young Master Bai nodded emphatically: "Yes~ hurry up and send it in, don't keep Xiuzhu waiting!"

"Yes, young master~~"

Watching Uncle Fu run off to the backyard, Cao Ying, who had been shamelessly clinging to him just moments before, immediately adopted a serious expression and asked:

"Brother Xiongqi, who is this Lu Xingzhou?"

Throughout the entire capital, no family with the surname Lu has ever been known to have such a young master.

"Hey~~ I wouldn't even look at a nouveau riche from Northeast China, but my sister likes him! Brother Cao knows that I only have this one sister, so I can't bear to go against her wishes. Let her be!"

As he spoke, he shook his head helplessly, as if he had no choice but to accept the situation.

He portrayed the character of a brother who was unhappy with his sister's decision but loved her dearly, and he did so very vividly.

At the same time, it was also a way of telling Cao Ying that I hadn't been able to refuse her directly earlier because I was saving face, and that I should forgive me, brother.

Cao Ying understood immediately.

"I see!"

I've heard that foreigners don't care much about chastity. Bai Xiuzhu seems to be a pure and innocent woman, but who knows if the two of them did anything illicit while in the United States?

Cao Shaolin may not care that Bai Xiuzhu has someone she likes, but Cao Ying cannot be indifferent; the Cao family cannot afford to lose face like that.

"It seems my son and Miss Xiuzhu are truly not meant to be."

"Yes, yes, it's such a pity!"

The backyard of the Bai Mansion.

Bai Xiuzhu was lying on a white wrought iron recliner, resting and basking in the sun with her eyes closed.

Wearing a fluffy lace dress and trendy sunglasses, paired with a nearly flawless figure, she exudes the aura of a noble lady.

The arriving butler, seeing her as if she were a fairy from a painting, called out softly with eyes full of affection:

"Miss~~~!"

Startled awake, Bai Xiuzhu looked at him with displeasure.

"What's wrong?"

"It's a letter from the little fairy!"

A little fairy?!

Bai Xiuzhu was certain that Lu Xingzhou's ability to conjure flowers from dead trees was a magic trick, but the butler, who was also present, treated Lu Xingzhou as if he were a deity.

That's why she helped Bai Xiuzhu deliver the message even though she knew the young master objected.

Of course, a nouveau riche landlord is not good enough for his young lady, but a fairy is!

Bai Xiuzhu took a moment to realize that the despicable Lu Xingzhou had finally sent a letter!

"Quick, give me the letter!"

Miss Bai tore open the envelope and read the contents. She was greeted with a barrage of sweet words expressing her longing, which brought a satisfied smile to Bai Xiuzhu's face.

"Hmph! At least you still have some conscience!"

When the two parted ways in Tianjin, they had basically confirmed their relationship. It was almost two months before the two received their first letter from their lover.

Even just a few sweet words can make her feel like she's drinking sweet rain.

Then she explained that the address had just been confirmed, and Bai Xiuzhu carefully wrote it down.

Although I can't go see him right now, I can still write him a few more letters.

Bai Xiuzhu found it quite interesting to hear about his recent activities, such as buying land, farming, grooming, and playing with cats.

"Wow, the Kanto region is so much fun!"

When an ordinary young girl hears about Lu Xingzhou killing his beard, whether she admires him or dislikes it, she will inevitably feel fear and worry.

But she won't.

After all, the scene when Lu Xingzhou saved her was much more intense than the battle with the bearded man.

Upon reading that Lu Xingzhou had indeed taken a concubine, Miss Bai slammed the letter to the ground.

"I'm so angry!"

"You, Lu Xingzhou! Is that kind of thing really so interesting that you can't even tolerate it?!"

The butler jumped in surprise: "Young Miss?"

Bai Xiuzhu shouted angrily, "I'm fine, leave me alone!!"

Sitting on the recliner with his back to the butler, he swayed back and forth for a long time before finally catching his breath.

What can we do?

She knew all along that Lu Xingzhou was dishonest and was just trying to fool her with nonsense about being in a hurry to have an heir.

She was somewhat prepared for him to take a concubine, but she didn't expect it to happen so soon.

Pick up the letter and read Lu Xingzhou's account of how he met this woman named Lin Fengyi, and his hope that she could get along well with Lin Fengyi, etc.

Bai Xiuzhu ignored the last half of the sentence.

Thinking about Lin Fengyi's background, a thought suddenly flashed in his mind: "Uncle Fu, do you know where I can buy maids?"

"It can be found in Niumashi Street, Pitiao Hutong, Xishi Archway, Tianqiao'er, and Dashilan."

Where can I buy the best maidservants? And what's the price?

The steward pondered carefully: "Those must be Korean maids! Silla maids have been the most sought-after and best since the Tang Dynasty. But to find one you like, you'd mostly have to try your luck at the West Market archway on a certain day; the price would probably be four or five hundred silver dollars. Miss, has Liusu and Feng'er not been serving you well enough?"

Why did you suddenly think of buying a maid when you were just reading the letter?

Miss Bai looked displeased.

"Don't worry about it, just go buy one for me! Remember, it has to be the best, 1000 yuan is fine, 2000 yuan would be best!"

"This..." the butler said with a wry smile.

Miss, 2000 silver dollars is such a huge sum of money! Where can you find such a precious maid?