The Great Seminary

Chapter 15: Boss's Methods
Exposed to the scorching sun for a long time.

Zhang Gui's pores seemed to be welded shut, not even a drop of sweat forming. His skin, however, grew redder and redder, as if a fire was burning within him.

He exhaled a mouthful of hot steam from the long intestine rice.

He jumped out of bed and ran several feet to the well. He turned the well wheel to draw a bucket of warm water, and drank it all in one gulp like a rat.

Not satisfied yet, I filled another bucket and drank it all, and my skin slowly returned to normal.

But the black and red sun spots on it still hurt, were numb and itchy.

"It seems like just soaking up the sun can make you stronger. It's simple and cool, and fits the definition of a 'destined protagonist'.

But in reality, it's too slow and laborious, it's the lowest-end, mindless upgrade flow."

Zhang Gui touched the scar on his chest and muttered to himself, then jumped back onto the low-legged bed to continue "drying the fish".

"Guitou, we're going to have lunch. Do you want me to bring you some food?"

After a while, a voice was heard outside the second courtyard, and someone called out respectfully. It was Zhang Jiuhan, one of the big clerks of the Dongfang City Office.

After Zhang Gui came to power in Dongfang City recently, he almost let go of everything, but there were two advantages.

First, don’t be too critical.

If I don't do the work myself, my subordinates will do it. As long as the result is acceptable, I will never find fault with any small mistakes that occur during the process.

Second, no deductions.

There will naturally be profits if you manage the market, and everyone will benefit equally.

Moreover, Zhang Gui gave his share a 15% cut on the basis of previous practice, and bought some iced fruits, yogurt, and tea to cool his men down.

It is true that workers are difficult to manage, but it is also true that they are easy to manage.

When you meet a boss like this who doesn't look for trouble to show off his abilities and who gives small favors to warm people's hearts for a long time, what else can you say?

Even if Zhang Gui is weird all day long.

They were clearly staying in a large courtyard with two entrances in broad daylight, but they hadn't seen each other for several days, and no one said a word.

Instead, I hope that days like this will last forever.

Therefore, his subordinates would only call Zhang Gui at lunch and dinner, as a greeting to everyone that day.

Good looking.

Zhang Gui replied as usual: "You guys go ahead, no need to bring me food, thank you."

"It's my duty." Zhang Jiuhan also replied with three words as usual, and there was no movement outside the door.

Zhang Gui returned to the house, moved a plate of dried nut candies from the corner, and began to eat them with raw eggs.

The dried nut candies in Kuroki Town are made by boiling the sweet juice of sugarcane trees from the "Ran Ya" species in a large pot until it is thick enough that a chopstick cannot fall through.

Pour over the dried fruit chops until completely coated.

Then use a huge stone weighing thousands of pounds to flatten it into a square pancake.

When sailing on the sea, breaking off a small piece weighing three or two taels and eating it can ensure that a strong sailor will not become exhausted for a whole day.

It can also prevent the terrible disease scurvy.

However, if ordinary people use this kind of food to fill their stomachs for every meal, they may easily become short-lived due to high blood sugar.

But those who have Shen Cong don’t have to worry because Shen Cong can absorb impurities in the body.

This is also the most common story among the extraordinary stories circulating in the market:
"For the descendants of gods, demons, and monsters, if the influence of their ancestors is brought back to life, the downside is that they are more likely to suffer from demonic obstacles.

The benefit is a long life without illness or suffering."

But being carefree doesn’t mean it tastes good.

The sweetness of the dry candy mixed with the fishy aroma of raw eggs made Zhang Gui feel dizzy.

But he can eat three pounds of this stuff in one meal to satisfy his hunger. It is easy and convenient.

While I was chewing, I heard a loud noise coming from the street outside, and the sound of firecrackers popping one after another.

They quarreled for half an hour and still didn't stop.

Zhang Gui was puzzled. He dressed neatly, which was unusual for him, and went out to see what was going on.

On the street, a layer of large red hemp thunder and fire whip skin covered the ground like thick snow.

People were talking about it, but no one knew the exact news.

Zhang Gui couldn't find out anything, so he strolled towards the Xifang City Office.

I plan to see what news my friends who are higher in status than me and more informed have.

Before reaching Xifang City, the patrol guards had already started posting the big red list on bulletin boards in the center and around the town.

Absolutely wrote:

"Zhang Yan, the chief steward of the Pingyang Zhang Family Four Seasons Trading Company in Luan Ya Hei Mu Town, is a man of exceptional ability. He has dedicated himself wholeheartedly and diligently to the company for fifty-four years.

Everyone in the host family saw it with their own eyes.

The clan leader was impressed by his loyalty, ability, determination and courage, so he included him in the family tree and renamed him "Zhang Qiyan".

Jian Ba ​​was appointed as the elder of the foreign affairs family and returned to his hometown to receive orders."

In a noble family, the elders of external affairs are not as high and mighty as the 'elders of the temple' who have the power to depose and enthrone the head of the family during extremely special periods.

But ordinary people have more real power.

It seems that he is only one step away from being a manager, but he has transformed from a senior employee to a member of the board of directors.

They are completely different in nature.

In addition, it is common for a family of the Pingyang Zhang family, such as the head of the foreign affairs department, to have half a thousand loyal subordinates.

All of Zhang Yan's trusted subordinates in his half-life also found their own place to go.

This shows the sincerity of the clan.

"He's not even the owner of the Four Seasons Trading Company, but the foreign affairs patriarch of the Pingyang Zhang family.

This means that all the debts owed to Zhang Yan have been repaid at once.

Moreover, with such a retreat as a guarantee, even if Zhang Yan had second thoughts, his confidants might not be able to unite with him.

The Zhang family in Pingyang has capable people.

Can things really be resolved peacefully?"

There are some things in this world that even a fool can see clearly, but those in high positions cannot see clearly, or are unwilling to see clearly.

Because they would rather die than let themselves be wronged.

For example, there is an example in Zhang Yan’s previous life history.

The city where the prince lived was immediately captured by the rebels.

However, he was unwilling to use the money and food from the palace to reward the defenders for their bravery.

This is a true story about how he was captured by the rebels and cooked with small animals to eat meat and drink porridge.

The larger the organization, the more such fools there are, and the more corrupt it is.

Those who can break this seemingly absurd rule and have the courage to redistribute the cake are all outstanding people of the time.
Zhang Gui couldn't help but sigh in his heart:
“When I was fooling around at home pretending to be a kid, I felt like a time traveler who had come to this feudal world.

Even if there is a supernatural power, at least it can be thought of from a high perspective.
They may not be able to compete with the elites among the natives tactically, but they can definitely strike at a lower level strategically.

I didn't expect that when I first entered society, although the opportunities were super good, my IQ was a bit behind.

How did the story change from 'Crouching Dragon and Phoenix Chicks lying in wait in the wild, ready to strike at the right moment' to the story of the landlord's foolish son?

(End of this chapter)