Period drama: Old Cao's carefree life

Chapter 236 Those Japanese devils are all heartless and treacherous.
"There's no need to rush. I can give you plenty of time. Slow and steady wins the race. I only have one requirement: do your best to make the painting realistic!"

Cao Wei Da wasn't in a hurry; he didn't want to compromise the quality by rushing things.

What he wanted was to make it difficult for even professionals to distinguish between the real and the fake!
He originally planned to follow the plot of the TV series and ask Tong Fengquan for help with the repairs.

However, after seeing his grandfather and this counterfeiter, he changed his mind.

In the drama, Tong Fengquan was originally unwilling to agree to forge documents. If it weren't for Mo He, he would never have agreed to Fan Wuye's request.

Because, it was precisely because of his forgery that he ended up going bankrupt by a twist of fate.

Because of the fraud, someone even died.

Now that Mohe is his concubine, the other party naturally wouldn't fabricate anything because of Mohe anymore.

He originally planned to find Tong Fengquan and then persuade him with reason and emotion, but now that he has Lan Gui as a substitute, there is no need to go through so much trouble.

At the same time, he originally wanted to ask Professor Luo to appraise the painting, but now there was no need for that. He would wait until the Lou family found the antique.

Seeing that Cao Weida said so, how could Lan Gui have any objections? With more time, he was naturally more confident in restoring the painting!

"Don't worry, Master Cao, we will definitely live up to your expectations!"

"Alright then, pack your things and come with me."

Lan Gui's expression changed. "Master Cao, what do you mean by this? Didn't you agree not to arrest me?!"

Cao Weida rolled his eyes: "Don't worry, I said I won't arrest you, so I won't. What I mean is, I'll arrange a place for you to stay. From now on, you can stay in the courtyard I've arranged for you and help me repair the painting."

"During this period, I will arrange people to serve you. You can tell them what you need or what you require directly. They will also take care of your eating, drinking, and other needs."

"Order as much as you want, whether it's Fengzeyuan or the Eight Great Restaurants, as long as you don't waste food."

He paused here, patted Lan Gui on the shoulder, and smiled:

"I'm not stingy at all, and I would never mistreat my own people."

"Once this matter is handled to my satisfaction, don't worry, I won't treat you unfairly. I guarantee you'll enjoy wealth and prosperity!"

Upon hearing this, Lan Gui was overjoyed. He knew that this meant he had initially gained Master Cao's approval!

If I can get this done well, wouldn't I be able to establish a connection with Master Cao?
"Okay! I'll pack my things right away!"

"However, Master Cao, I have a small request."

"But it doesn't matter."

"That's right, could you arrange for someone to take care of my little courtyard while I'm away?"

Although the stuff here is all cheap fakes, it still took a lot of my effort.

I'm afraid that if I'm gone for a long time, some petty thief might come in and break these things without thinking.

Upon hearing that it was just such a small request, Cao Weida laughed and said, "What's so difficult about that? Don't worry, I guarantee no one will dare to come in, much less touch your things."

Even if Lan Gui didn't say anything, Cao Wei Da would arrange for someone to take care of it, since the things here will be useful in the future.

While Lan Gui went inside to pack his things, Cao Weida gave Fan Wuye a meaningful look: "Fifth Brother, you know Grandpa too. Grandpa is living a bit more frugally these days, so please help take care of him during this time."

"I borrowed Lan Gui, so I've ruined his chance to make money. I'm sorry. Please treat him to good food and drinks for now, and we'll talk about it after Lan Gui comes out."

"Oh, boss, you're too kind! But this is too much trouble, let's forget about it." Upon hearing this good news, the old man was overjoyed, but he was too embarrassed to agree.

He could tell that Cao Wei Da was a generous man, and Fan Wu probably wasn't rich either.

If Fan Wu could take better care of him, at least he wouldn't have to worry about three meals a day, and he could eat and drink well!
"Oh, Grandpa, you're being too polite. You and my father were brothers. Now that my father is gone, how can I, as a junior, not help him out?"

"Come on, come with me! Let's go buy a cricket and have some fun!"

As he spoke, he pulled his grandfather out of the courtyard without any hesitation.

Although he didn't know why Cao Wei Da wanted to keep his father, since his brother-in-law had made the arrangements, there must be a reason, so he naturally supported him unconditionally.

Grandpa was already more than willing, so he reluctantly followed along.

Once outside, he made a phone call to the police station, and then took Lan Gui directly to the small courtyard in Caomao Hutong.

A moment later, four men with steady steps arrived at the door.

"Master Cao."

"Well, come in."

After calling the people in, Cao Weida instructed, "For the next period of time, you will be responsible for taking care of Mr. Lan Gui, including his safety, food, and other living arrangements."

"Whatever Mr. Lan Gui wants to eat, you just need to satisfy him." "When he needs you, notify me, then come find me. At other times, do not disturb Mr. Lan Gui, do you understand?"

"Understood!" *4.
Cao Wei Da nodded in satisfaction, then turned his gaze to Lan Gui, who appeared both fearful and excited.

"I'll have to work hard for you from now on. As I always say, there's no need to rush. Slow and steady wins the race."

"Once you've finished getting things done, I'll definitely treat you well."

"If you have any needs, just tell them directly. But you are absolutely not allowed to hire prostitutes, and you are absolutely not allowed to tell anyone about the things I asked you to do, both now and in the future!"

Lan Gui nodded hastily: "Master Cao, please rest assured. In our line of work, the most taboo thing is to speak without thinking. Our mouths are the most tightly sealed!"

"It's good that you know what's going on. Let's leave it at that for now. I'll head back now."

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I took a rickshaw back to Sesame Alley and saw a car slowly driving by in the distance.

Cao Weida told the driver to stop beside the sedan chair, and after he sent the driver away, the sedan chair also came to a stop.

The passenger door opened, and a short, small Japanese man in a Japanese military uniform popped out: "Mr. Cao!"

"Tominaga-kun, thank you for your hard work." As he said this, a pack of cigarettes was already shoved into his hand.

This Japanese soldier is named Yuichi Tominaga, the one whom Meizawa Hiraba called over to teach car handling.

"Mr. Cao, you're too kind. This is what I should do!" Fu Yongxiong's smile brightened considerably as he glanced at the cigarette in his hand.

Yoshi, yoshi!
This overseas assignment is fantastic!
Mr. Cao not only paid him extra wages, but also showered him with small "thank yous" every day. He felt he would be betraying his conscience if he didn't teach him seriously!

At that moment, the driver's cab door opened, and Xiangzi crawled out.

"Master Cao, you're back."

"Hmm, how's your driving practice going?"

That's right, Cao Weida has been having Xiangzi practice driving for eight days now.

As for why Xiangzi was made to learn to drive, it's actually quite simple: because Xiangzi had been with him the longest and was loyal enough!

Cars are naturally much more convenient than rickshaws. Now that cars are available, whether it's individuals or women going out, cars will be faster and safer.

Since he had no trustworthy drivers, training Xiangzi was naturally the safest and most cost-effective option.

He not only wanted to train Xiangzi to drive, but also considered training him in firearms shooting skills.

At the very least, he needs to learn how to use a pistol; only then can he better protect his women.

Xiangzi scratched his head and chuckled, "I've already mastered the basics; all that's left is to keep practicing."

Cao Weida laughed, "I told you, learning to drive isn't difficult. You were afraid of this and that at first, but you're not afraid now, are you?"

When Xiangzi first learned that Cao Weida wanted him to learn to drive, he hesitated and seemed very insecure.

This is a common problem among most people in this era: they think cars are something high-end, and that people from the lower classes who can't even read certainly can't learn how to make them.

Later, Cao Wei Da forced him to follow along and learn, and only then did he begin to learn with a guilty conscience and low self-esteem.

Perhaps recalling his past self, Xiangzi scratched his head sheepishly, but his eyes were filled with gratitude as he looked at Cao Weida.

These days, most families wouldn't even let someone like him learn to drive, let alone let him get even a minor bump.

You know, these days, anyone who can drive is considered a skilled worker. With this skill, you'll never have to worry about making a living!
He felt genuinely fortunate to have such a good master as Cao Wei Da.

Yuichi Tominaga chimed in, "Mr. Shoko is very smart and quick to learn. In another two days, he should be able to try driving on his own. After driving for a while to get familiar with it, he should be able to do it."

Hearing the praise, Xiangzi felt a little shy but also happy, which amused Cao Weida.

"Then thank you very much, Mr. Fuyong, for your trouble." After saying that, he turned around and patted Xiangzi on the shoulder, encouraging him:

"Keep practicing, learn well, and get the hang of it as soon as possible. We'll be counting on you for our future travels."

Xiangzi immediately assured him, "Don't worry, sir! I have been serving you and your wives wholeheartedly!"

"Alright, you guys keep practicing, I'll go in first."

After saying that, he nodded to Tominaga and stepped into the courtyard.

Once Xiangzi learns to drive, he'll make that Japanese devil get lost. If his women want to learn to drive, then Xiangzi will teach them.

He naturally trusted Xiangzi more than the Japanese soldiers.

He was worried about his women staying in the same car with this Japanese devil. He thought the Japanese were heartless and treacherous, and who knew if they might suddenly have some bad intentions?
(End of this chapter)