Be a small county magistrate in ancient times

Chapter 633 Giving Up Resistance
"Mr. Zou, please take a seat."

As long as the other party doesn't show any dislike for her, Meng Changqing is always willing to flatter them first.

"How dare I?" Zou Jinsheng declined. "It is proper for you to take the seat of honor, sir."

Meng Changqing didn't waste any words and directly helped the people to their seats. "The conditions in Beishan County are harsh. I am truly grateful to you all for coming all the way from Wanzhou."

When meeting strangers, one should not be distant, nor should one offer unsolicited praise. Before finding the appropriate level of politeness, it is best to remain courteous.

After exchanging pleasantries, Mo Lixiao and Cai Rong came in.

Mo Lixiao had already finished washing up in the backyard, while Cai Rong had just been called over from the school by Bafang.

"Miss Mo, please have a seat." Meng Changqing said, "This meal is both a welcome dinner for the gentlemen and a celebration for your success."

After Mo Lixiao took her seat, Meng Changqing introduced Cai Rong to everyone, "This is Mr. Cai from our school."

The two sides were compatible in temperament, and without much guidance from Meng Changqing, they naturally started talking together.

Cai Rong is also a very interesting person; he immediately started talking about his students.

He said that the students were hardworking and diligent, but unfortunately his own level was limited, which delayed them. Now that Mr. Zou and others have arrived, the students' knowledge can be further improved.

Bafang knew when to strike, observing the atmosphere at the table, and always called for the food to be served at the right moment.

Given the limited resources, it's impossible for these dishes to be exquisite or delicious; Meng Changqing can only rely on sentimentality and make empty promises.

But Zou Jinsheng was an experienced man after all; he accepted the offer temporarily, but he might not necessarily eat it.

Meng Changqing knew that it was Mo Lixiao's skill to invite people over, but whether she could keep them depended on her sincerity.

So after the meal, Meng Changqing personally escorted the person to the post station.

In the guest room.

Looking at Meng Changqing retreating downstairs, Hua Youxin sighed, "The county magistrate here is really quite polite."

Zou Jinsheng rebuked, "Talking behind someone's back is not the behavior of a gentleman." Hua Youxin immediately shut up and raised an eyebrow.

Zhou Deyu, who was two years older than Hua Youxin, asked, "Why did you refuse Lord Meng's kind offer, sir?"

"Yes," Huang Ting followed up, "Lord Meng prepared superior rooms for us beforehand, why didn't you stay there, Master? It's not that we disciples dislike the room, but we don't understand your intention in doing so."

Zou Jinsheng shook his head. "Where is this place?"

"The post station."

"How could we possibly stay in the best rooms of the post station?" Zou Jinsheng said. "Let alone people like us, even Lord Meng, who holds an official position, would not stay in the best rooms when he stayed at other post stations."

He treated us with courtesy, and we should not forget our place.

Hua Youxin said, "Sir, you are cautious in your actions, but there are no other guests in this inn besides us. Perhaps Lord Meng really wants us to stay in the best rooms. Our refusal is just causing him trouble."

Zou Jinsheng glanced at him and said, "You are the most impulsive in your words and actions, which shows that you don't take the principles I told you before to heart at all."

Will our actions change because of whether or not outsiders are watching?

Hua Youxin covered her mouth.

Meng Changqing's tasks were not yet finished.

Back in the backyard of the county government office, Mo Lixiao was drinking tea in Wen's room.

After knocking on the door, Meng Changqing waited for a response before entering. "Mother, Miss Mo."

Mo Lixiao stood up and waited for Meng Changqing to sit down before sitting down again.

"I wonder how Miss Mo managed to persuade Mr. Zou?" Meng Changqing said, "It must have been quite difficult."

Mo Li joked, "He probably couldn't stand being bothered by me and had no choice but to agree."