Chapter 5 Preparation Work

Ah! Just as the two were having a great time splashing water on each other, a sudden scream froze time. Li Niu and Wei Ming were still holding their buckets, pouring water over themselves. A little girl stood at the doorway, covering her face. Light streamed in through the windows. Li Niu and Wei Ming were completely dumbfounded

"Alright, alright, let's not talk about that anymore. How could I let you sleep on the streets? Don't worry. We will have money soon. However, I estimate it won't be possible in two days. So, let's check out of that inn. We can find a cheaper one. It doesn't matter if it's a bit run-down, as long as it can provide shelter from the wind and rain. Then we can buy a few steamed buns. For the next few days, we will probably have to survive on steamed buns and water," Wei Ming said. It doesn't matter if it's a bit run-down, as long as it can provide shelter from the wind and rain. Then we can buy a few steamed buns. For the next few days, we will probably have to survive on steamed buns and water," Wei Ming said. This is also unavoidable. To create a significant impact, a certain amount of time is needed for accumulation. Perhaps, after two or three days, our earnings will double. Only with money can we get things done. If we have no money, and can't even secure our basic needs, then what is there to talk about!

"Sleep now," Wei Ming waved his hand, took off his clothes, wrapped them in a piece of cloth, and then lay down on a pile of hay. He had grown up in the mountains as a child, so he had no objections to this. However, the success of tomorrow's matters largely depended on the impression the King of Qin had of him at their first meeting. If the king disliked him at first sight, then tomorrow's plans would essentially be doomed. Therefore, Wei Ming and Li Niu would truly be left to wander the streets. Thus, it was essential to protect his clothes well. The outfit he brought from the modern world was a treasure for his act as a mystic. If he lost that, it would require a great deal of effort to conjure up anything supernatural in the future.

"Boss, hurry up. If we don't move faster, the people in the inn will soon start fetching water and cooking. At that time, we certainly can't go to the well to bathe without any clothes on!" Li Niu said. This reminded Wei Ming. He quickly grabbed his clothes and, being careful, went with Li Niu to the well to fetch water and bathe. In fact, this was also a method Wei Ming devised to leave a good impression on Prince Qin. After all, he is a prince, and having spent a night in the woodshed, Wei Ming himself wouldn't believe he didn't have any odor. He wanted to wash off the smell and give the prince a good impression. First impressions are indeed very important. In university, teachers often emphasized that during interviews, first impressions carry a significant weight in your evaluation score.

What are you doing? It's still dark outside. Why are you going out so early? Wei Ming said discontentedly. He turned around and prepared to go back to sleep

Boss, boss, wake up, wake up! Didn't you say you were going to take a shower? If you don't hurry, it will be too late! Wei Ming felt as if he had just fallen asleep when Li Niu shook him awake.

We can hold on for another two days, just today and tomorrow. If we haven't made any progress by then, we'll have no choice but to sleep on the streets, " Li Niu said. Seeing that Wei Ming remained silent, he thought Wei Ming was angry and quickly added, "Even if it means sleeping on the streets, I would still want to be with you, boss. Boss, I am sticking with you no matter what."

Do you know when the King of Qin will host guests? Wei Ming has been wandering in front of the King of Qin's residence for many days. The first King of Qin was Zhu Xiang, the second son of Old Zhu. The current King of Qin, Zhu Cunshu, is the last King of Qin of the Ming Dynasty. After Li Zicheng captured Xi'an, he surrendered. This shows that he lacks resolve. It is estimated that he should be quite easy to manipulate. This has become Wei Ming's first target. Wei Ming has heard that the King of Qin is the first vassal king of the Ming Dynasty. Although the power of the vassal kings has greatly diminished after Zhu Di's reduction of the fiefs, the King of Qin still holds significant influence throughout Shaanxi. What Wei Ming wants is precisely this kind of influential power. Having this is sufficient. Although the power of the vassal kings has greatly diminished after Zhu Di's reduction of the fiefs, the King of Qin still holds significant influence throughout Shaanxi. What Wei Ming wants is precisely this kind of influential power. Having this is sufficient.

"Alright, thank you for your hard work. By the way, how much money do we have left?" Wei Ming asked, while taking out a piece of bread from his pocket, breaking it in half, and sharing one half with Li Niu. Li Niu expressed his gratitude with a thank you. In fact, all this money belonged to Li Niu. Wei Ming showed no embarrassment at all, confidently accepting Li Niu's thanks.

Alright, boss! The results of the tasks completed by Li Niu in recent days have been excellent. Wei Ming is now at ease allowing Li Niu to handle matters. He continues to stake out near the Qin Wang Mansion, primarily to observe what kind of people frequent the place throughout the day. The good news is that the individuals coming in and out of the Qin Wang Mansion are mostly young people. Having young people around is beneficial; their vitality is advantageous for his plans. The bad news, however, is that they are predominantly young, which means there are unlikely to be any individuals with real power present. The oldest among them is only about thirty years old. In the Chinese political arena, while it is not impossible for someone around thirty to make a name for themselves, such individuals are certainly exceptional. It can be confidently asserted that this group consists mainly of second-generation wealthy offspring. In fact, Wei Ming feels a sense of satisfaction. Extracting money from these individuals is much easier than from those seasoned political veterans. History shows that a comparable number of college students can support a larger population than the same number of middle-aged individuals. College students represent a significant consumer group. They are like little white rabbits, and everyone wants to take a bite out of this group. Even if one cannot grab a piece of meat, catching a few hairs is still worthwhile.

Ah, Boss, I finally found out that tomorrow is the day when King Qin will host the guests. Should we go back and prepare a bit?" Li Niu said, panting. For such a trivial matter, Li Niu had put in a lot of effort and had given many favors to the servants in the Qin Wang Mansion. This was how he managed to extract such information. It can be said that if Wei Ming's plan does not succeed, the two of them would likely end up sleeping on the streets the next day. However, the longer he spent time with Wei Ming, the more Li Niu felt that Wei Ming was not a deity, as there were times when Wei Ming needed grains and everyday items even more than he did. Nevertheless, this did not diminish Wei Ming's status in Li Niu's heart; rather, it elevated it significantly. Especially after hearing Wei Ming speak of concepts like the bandwagon effect and other seemingly nonsensical yet profoundly philosophical ideas, Li Niu was left in awe of Wei Ming. Therefore, Li Niu no longer referred to Wei Ming as a deity, but instead called him Boss. He decided that even if he had to sleep on the streets, he would stick with Wei Ming. He felt that being with Wei Ming was definitely more substantial than being a mere assistant at the Night Jasmine.

"Boss, what are you wearing? Why does it feel so awkward?" Li Niu pointed at Wei Ming's lower body and said

It was only when Wei Ming found Li Niu in the evening that he realized he might have said something wrong. Li Niu was indeed a sincere person, executing his orders to the letter. He had even found a room in the most dilapidated inn in Xi'an, specifically in the most rundown storage room. In the corners of the room, one could even find mice, a particularly bothersome species. However, even if Wei Ming wanted to scold Li Niu, he couldn't find an excuse. After all, it was his own request for Li Niu to do this; who told him not to clarify things from the beginning?

"That's called shorts! Hurry up and go to sleep, there are things to do tomorrow!" Wei Ming turned over, contemplating the significant matters of the next day. He couldn't tell if it was the uncomfortable straw pile or his slight excitement, but he tossed and turned all night without falling asleep. By the time the early hours of the morning arrived, Wei Ming finally managed to drift off. In his dream, he envisioned himself possessing a great deal of money, exchanging the silver in his hands for a large quantity of grain. Wherever there was a shortage of grain, he would go there to sell it. Then, he would use the money earned from selling grain to buy more grain. ... In the dream, he envisioned himself possessing a great deal of money, exchanging the silver in his hands for a large quantity of grain. Wherever there was a shortage of grain, he would go there to sell it. Then, he would use the money earned from selling grain to buy more grain. ... This cycle repeated, again and again, again and again ...