Chapter 878

Qixia Town, inside Tongfu Inn,

Tong Xiangyu looked at Zhang Cheng and couldn't help but exclaim: "Oh my, what a handsome youth. No wonder Grandmother Sun likes you. If I were a few years younger, I'd like you too!"

Moving close to Zhang Cheng, Tong Xiangyu couldn't help but take Zhang Cheng's arm.

Twitching his mouth at this scene, Bai Zhantang hurriedly stepped forward and said: "Tong Xiangyu, Tong Xiangyu, what are you doing? Little Zhang is still just a child. Let go, let go!"

Dragging Tong Xiangyu away, Bai Zhantang couldn't help but feel cold sweat breaking out.

Although he had already felt that Zhang Cheng was handsome, he didn't expect that once this kid changed his clothes, he would be incredibly dashing!

"By the way, Grand Tutor Hua's mansion is recruiting servants; you mustn't offend anyone! Otherwise, you won't be able to get in!"

Looking at Zhang Cheng seriously, Bai Zhantang became solemn.

After all, in this era, being a servant in a wealthy family was something many people wouldn't dare to hope for in their entire lives.

Food and lodging provided, plus a monthly salary for the family—what a great thing!

Hearing Bai Zhantang's words, Zhang Cheng turned his head and said: "That's enough, Guo Furong, let go!"

"Oh my, Guo Furong, what are you doing? Let go, let go!"

Slapping Guo Furong's arm, Tong Xiangyu couldn't help but shout.

Because she had just let go, and Guo Furong had pounced up to hug Zhang Cheng—it was simply absurd!

"It's a disgrace to refinement, a disgrace to refinement!"

Shouting in exasperation, Lu Xiucai couldn't help but point at Guo Furong and speak.

Hearing Lu Xiucai's words, Guo Furong rolled her eyes and said: "I'd like to hug you, but you'd have to be as handsome as Little Zhang!"

Twitching his mouth as he looked at the two, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but cover his face and say: "I say, you guys should just take me to the Hua mansion; I don't know where it is!"

"Oh, oh, oh, right, right, right, going to the Hua mansion is more important. Old Bai, I'll leave it to you!"

Looking at Bai Zhantang, Tong Xiangyu smiled.

"Alright, I'll take him there right now. Remember, these clothes you're wearing are mine; remember to pay me back when you get your monthly wages!"

Looking at Zhang Cheng, Bai Zhantang didn't forget to settle accounts with Zhang Cheng as he was leaving.

Hearing this, Zhang Cheng covered his face and said: "You're really stingy!"

"I have no choice, do I? I'm poor as dirt! If I looked like you, I would have gone to enjoy life with Grandmother Sun long ago!"

Looking at Zhang Cheng with annoyance, Bai Zhantang complained.

Hearing Bai Zhantang's words, Zhang Cheng asked skeptically: "Really? Should I go help you recommend yourself?"

"Hey, that's really not necessary!"

Refusing Zhang Cheng's kindness, Bai Zhantang hurriedly waved his hands, his face full of embarrassment.

Because he was just talking; if he really had to face Grandmother Sun, he wouldn't have the guts!

In front of the Hua mansion,

Zhang Cheng looked at the inscription above and the decorations on both sides, immediately frowning.

Because this Grand Tutor Hua had indeed served as one of the Three Ducal Ministers; otherwise, just based on the grandeur of this gate, he would have been raided long ago!

In ancient times, the place where a person lived was the best indicator of their status and position.

For example, the stone lions in front of a military official's gate could only be placed if one was of the Sixth Rank, and the curls on the head could only be nine.

The First Rank had thirteen, signifying the Thirteen Guardians!

Stepping forward to knock on the door, Zhang Cheng was waiting when two people appeared on the roadside dragging something over.

Looking at this scene in shock, Zhang Cheng felt it was inexplicably familiar.

"Ah! I'm so miserable!"

Coming up and kneeling on the ground to wail, the other person began to moan.

Looking at him, Zhang Cheng was dumbfounded and said: "Brother, we're just becoming servants; there's no need for this!"

"Hmph, look at you dressed so brightly; when the Hua mansion recruits people later, there won't be a share for you!"

Looking at Zhang Cheng with disdain, the other person sneered.

Hearing this, Tang Bohu, who was beside them, was also stunned on the spot; after all, he hadn't expected that there would be so many twists and turns to becoming a servant!

"Clatter!"

The gate was opened, and Pomegranate Sister and a maid appeared.

When they saw the three people at the gate, they were immediately stunned, because the Hua mansion only needed two servants, but now there were three. What should they do!

However, before Pomegranate Sister could start speaking, Tang Bohu and the other person had already begun to compete in acting.

Watching this scene, Zhang Cheng turned his head to look at Bai Zhantang not far away.

Pointing at himself in shock, Bai Zhantang seemed a bit incredulous.

Nodding fiercely, Zhang Cheng stared at him.

There was no other way; Bai Zhantang could only cover his face and turn to leave.

But just after Bai Zhantang left, the competition here reached its most intense moment. The other person swung a club and raised his hand to strike his own forehead.

Watching the other person beat himself to death, Zhang Cheng tilted his head back, thinking: Are people these days really that ruthless?

"Who is as miserable as me!"

Shouting loudly, the other person fell directly into a pool of blood.

Watching this scene, Pomegranate Sister couldn't help but say: "Are there only two of you left now?"

"This little brother, I have here..."

Holding a banknote, Tang Bohu moved close to Zhang Cheng and carefully displayed it.

Taking the banknote with a backhand, Zhang Cheng stuffed it into his pocket and said: "Since I was small, my parents told me that children from poor families take charge early, brother. You died so miserably, wuwuwu..."

Walking to the side to drag out the cart, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but shed tears on the spot.

Watching this scene in shock, Tang Bohu immediately jumped up, because he had given Zhang Cheng two hundred taels of silver, but he didn't follow the martial code and still wanted to compete with him for the servant position—it was simply too shameless.

"Why is it so noisy outside?"

Just as Zhang Cheng was preparing to start the "Tang-style acting method," Grand Tutor Hua came out.

When he saw the situation at the gate, he immediately said: "Since they are both having a hard time, let's take them into the mansion!"

"Thank you, Grand Tutor. The Grand Tutor truly has the grace of a second birth toward me!"

Stepping forward to hug Grand Tutor Hua's leg, Tang Bohu shouted.

Looking at Tang Bohu in astonishment, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but curse inwardly: "Holy crap, those who know will think you're becoming a servant; those who don't will think you're like Selling Fish Qiang bowing to a godfather!"

"This kid thanks Grand Tutor Hua for taking me in!"

Bowing with hands cupped, Zhang Cheng appeared very polite.

"Oh, you've even studied?"

Looking at Zhang Cheng, Grand Tutor Hua became interested.

"My family used to have some money, unfortunately, it was taken by bandits..."

Pulling his sleeve to cover his face, Zhang Cheng explained slowly.

Hearing Zhang Cheng's words, Pomegranate Sister, who was on the verge of tears, immediately said: "What a pitiful child!"

Having said this, Pomegranate Sister stepped forward to hug Zhang Cheng and said: "Master, why not hand him over to me!"

"Fine, this person is handed over to you. Cultivate him well. My Hua mansion never stops servants from reading and writing; if you have a future, that's also very good!"

Stroking his beard with a smile, Grand Tutor Hua nodded.

Watching this scene, Tang Bohu was stunned on the spot, thinking: Can it even work like this?

Entering the mansion, the Martial Champion appeared. Under Pomegranate Sister's instructions, he immediately nodded and said: "Don't worry, I will definitely take good care of him!"

"What about my two hundred taels?"

Looking at Zhang Cheng, Tang Bohu stared at him, his eyes full of seriousness.

"Two hundred taels? What two hundred taels?"

Turning his head to look at Tang Bohu, Zhang Cheng smiled.

"Hey!"

Looking at Zhang Cheng in astonishment, Tang Bohu was dumbfounded and said: "You kid, you're pulling this on me? Do you know who I am?"

"Nine-Five-Two-Seven!"

"Here!"

Running out quickly, Tang Bohu shouted hurriedly.

(End of chapter)