Chapter three hundred and forty sixth
At the city gate, Mr. Xu was surprised to find that Zhou Shize was walking out under the leadership of a maid, and the two happened to meet.
"Old Xu?! Why are you here?" Zhou Shize, who had just finished teaching time and had never expected to meet his acquaintances here, was suddenly stunned and looked like he couldn't believe it.
After all, during the day yesterday, Mr. Xu still looked like he sneering at the sayings of ghosts and gods. He was extremely disgusted with him who claimed to be the messenger of the mountain god and did not want to look at him more. No matter how he thought about it, he could not connect Mr. Xu with the guest of the ghost city!
Does Mr. Xu just act during the day and want to surprise himself at night?
Then this surprise is indeed a bit scary...
Zhou Shize couldn't help but think with a strange expression.
After all, things were so bizarre that he had some random thoughts.
"So you are also from this ghost town..."
Mr. Xu himself is also an extremely intelligent person. When he saw Zhou Shize's appearance at this moment and thought of what he heard during the day, he immediately had some guesses and couldn't help but smile bitterly.
He said, "I offended me during the day, please forgive me."
He knew that he was wrong, and did not deliberately put on an air of identity to make a point of making a mistake, but generously admitted his mistake. After all, his identity in his lifetime was only in front of him and could not be brought to the world after death. At least here, the two of them are equal. And no matter how they look at it, the other party entered the ghost town first than him, and it is not an exaggeration to say that he was a senior.
Instead of waiting for the other party to point out your fault, it is better to admit it generously earlier and you can also show some mercy.
Zhou Shize hadn't figured out what was going on for a moment, but just replied modestly: "No need..."
Immediately, I couldn't help but ask in confusion: "I just don't know why you are here, Mr. Xu? Is it the new teacher?"
After all, when it comes to knowledge, Mr. Xu is much better than himself and is a truly knowledgeable person.
After signaling Lin Cheng, who was beside him, he did not hide it much and told the other party about his own affairs, including the fact that he would come here to become a ghost official after his death.
"This is actually the case!"
Zhou Shize was very surprised, but he immediately respected Mr. Xu more, and the dissatisfaction of the day disappeared.
After all, this old man was extremely talented during his lifetime. He became an official in the court and was highly valued by the emperor and benefited the people. Even after his death, he was recognized by the Ghost King. If he wanted to recruit him as a Ghost Official, he was still a well-known figure.
No matter which of these two types is extremely difficult for ordinary people, but Mr. Xu did it, which is necessarily because his own character is far superior to that of ordinary people.
Correspondingly, Mr. Xu also had a new understanding of the county magistrate who thought he was very stupid during the day.
It turns out that it is really protected by the so-called "mountain god", so that the mountain people here can live and work in peace and contentment. It is no wonder that the people believe in the "mountain god" so much! Indeed, Zhou Shize, who was entrusted by the mountain god, is equivalent to an envoy. He did not use his divine power to fool the people, but instead brought a better life to the people with his own official hat.
In this way, my guess during the day is so narrow, it is like judging a gentleman with a sensible understanding, which makes him quite ashamed.
After such a conversation, it was getting late, so the two of them stopped talking briefly, intending to sit down and have a good chat after they go back.
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After the rooster crowed three times, Mr. Xu slowly woke up from his dream and saw the familiar room in front of him, which was like a different world in a trance.
"Ghost City...Ghost Official..."
He frowned slightly as he stood up, his eyes a little confused.
"Is it a dream or has it really happened?"
He was a little confused for a moment.
And at this moment, a slightly more rapid knock on the door suddenly came from outside the door, which made him come to his senses.
"Come in!"
The door opened in response, but his nephew Xu Zhiyan came in.
Xu Zhiyan was worried for a long time last night and couldn't sleep. He was worried that his uncle would have any problems, and whether his uncle's stubborn temper would not agree to such a good opportunity. He tossed and turned so hard that he finally waited until dawn, and then rushed over.
When I saw that the uncle in the room was indeed very good, and his complexion was even better than yesterday, I couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
"Zhiyan, why are you so panicked?" Mr. Xu asked in a deep voice.
"Uncle, did any strange phenomenon happen yesterday?" Xu Zhiyan realized his disobedience just now, restrained his expression and asked carefully.
"Vision?"
Mr. Xu was stunned and thought of some things: "I did have a strange dream yesterday... I dreamed of many ghosts and said I wanted to ask me to become an official after I passed away..."
His voice couldn't help but stagnate, and even when he recalled it, he had a strange illusion. The scenes were clearly visible, as if they were firmly imprinted in his mind, and they could not be gone, completely different from those dreams that would gradually fade away at dawn.
Xu Zhiyan couldn't help but look happy when he heard this. He knew that Lin Cheng had not deceived him, so he had no intention of hiding it. He told his uncle all the whole story, so as not to be inappropriate.
"That's true!"
Mr. Xu was even more surprised when he learned that it was Du Bai's recommendation, even with his status, he couldn't help but respect him: "Then Du Bai is really a strange man! He can actually communicate with ghosts and gods with a mortal body, and can recommend me as a ghost official in a letter, which shows that he has quite a magical power! No wonder this person would not want to be an official. If he had such a carefree ability, how could he be willing to be a tyrant?"
Xu Zhiyan also agrees with this and is very grateful to Du Bai.
If it weren't for the other party, I'm afraid I wouldn't have the chance to witness the existence of the real ghosts and gods in this world. After my uncle passed away, he might not have the chance to become a ghost official. No matter what, the other party is his great benefactor!
"Uncle and nephew plan to wait until he returns this time, he will make a special trip to the Fucheng District to help Brother Du and help the development of the Su family in order to repay you. What do you think?" He couldn't help but suggest.
"Yes." Old Xu gently stroked his beard and nodded slightly, "Although this person had no intention of trying, his character and ability were far superior to ordinary people, and it was worth your efforts to make friends. After I passed away, the connections that remained are the foundation for you to continue to gain a foothold!"
"yes!"
Xu Zhiyan nodded excitedly. His interest in Du Bai has exceeded his previous interest in studying ghosts and gods. After all, even those ghosts must respect each other. What should Brother Du’s true identity be?
Chapter completed!