Chapter 5, I have a good father and a good master, how can I say that I am not a good person 2

In the afternoon, Ah Hu rushed in from outside, panting heavily, and called out from a distance: "Master! A big business! The Water Marshal's Office has asked us to escort a shipment to Yangzhou, one million taels!"

Wow! Countless bodyguards and porters surrounded, all shouting together. Whichever escort agency takes on such a task would not need to work for three years. One bodyguard hesitated: "The naval commander has his own people; does he need to hire an escort agency?"

Huo Huaiyu's expression was one of disappointment. Huo Zhenting left him alone in Tianjin, and as he was leaving, he smiled and said: "Isn't your master just hoping you learn to be more clever? You stay with Zhang Biao for a while, and when the time comes, I will come to pick you up. Fortunately, you are not afraid of hardship or loss! Just listen to whatever he says, and it will ensure you learn the ways of the world! Your father is surrounded by important figures, and either they don't have time to play around with you, or if they do, it could be detrimental! Just listen to whatever he says, and it will ensure you learn the ways of the world! Your father is surrounded by important figures, and either they don't have time to play around with you, or if they do, it could be detrimental! These little tricks they cannot teach you! It is most suitable for you to learn from Zhang Biao, rest assured, he will definitely teach you earnestly!"

Zhang Demei coaxed a few more words, and Huo Huaiyu went out to work in a sullen mood

Indeed! The group of bodyguards should respond together, and Zhang Demei found himself in a difficult position, having no choice but to agree. Someone had already run to the backyard to inform Huo Huaiyu. Huo Huaiyu's eyes sparkled with excitement; it turned out that his father had made an accurate judgment. Zhang Demei had just mentioned it in the morning, and by the afternoon, he had fulfilled his promise. Huo Huaiyu felt immensely grateful, not knowing how much effort it took to accomplish this.

Seeing that the courtyard was filled with people, Zhang Demei could not openly speak of the private matters, so he could only rush over, grasp Zhang Demei's hand, and fervently say: "Uncle! You are truly wonderful! Thank you, thank you! I will definitely not bring you shame, I will certainly do a good job escorting the goods!"

Ahu shouted: "It is not fifty thousand taels, it is one hundred and fifty thousand! One hundred and fifty thousand! The client said that if it is safely delivered to the governor's office in Yangzhou, we will immediately receive one hundred and fifty thousand!"

Zhang Demeo's smile froze: "This... after all, they are the host, it is not appropriate to direct them. We have many capable hands, haven't you spoken to the guests?"

A Hu said: "The conditions are not too harsh; it specifically requests that the young master escort the convoy. It seems they have heard that our convoy will bring glory to the young master, but they did not mention anything else."

Turning around, he clasped his fists towards everyone and said: "Uncles and brothers! I will definitely work diligently! Thank you all for giving me this opportunity!"

Zhang Demei stood up excitedly: "Nonsense, of course we will take it! One hundred fifty thousand! If we please the officials, who knows, they might even provide our escort agency with a grand threshold, making future escorts much more convenient! No matter how harsh the conditions are, we must accept it!"

Ah Hu did not notice his master's intentions at all and said: "I mentioned it, but the guest insists that we should reduce the number of guards. What about the owner? It is their own business, and they should put in some effort!"

Huo Huaiyu felt frustrated, thinking that it had been a month, and Zhang Dema had been exceedingly polite to him, yet had taught him nothing. All day long, he practiced martial arts and ate, and any odd jobs he did were ones he found for himself, making it even more boring than being on Tianshan Mountain. He longed to escort a convoy, to travel far and wide, hoping to encounter something new. However, since Zhang Dema had said so, he could not be too special about it, and could only sullenly reply, "Well... never mind, it would be bad to break the rules, so let it be half a year then."

Wow! A Long jumped up: "Five hundred draws, this time our escort will have fifty thousand taels! We are going to get rich!"

A Hu shot him a glance and said: "The navy consists of officials and soldiers, so is it not allowed for officials to have personal matters? Why do you care so much about others? We are here without a clear background, without protection for ill-gotten gains, and without concealing enemies. They come here with the official receipt from the Navy Command, and they haven't committed any taboos either! The escort agency is paid to do a job; is there any room for further discussion?" He turned back and said: "Master, it's just a bit verbose, are we accepting it or not?"

Everyone spoke in unison: "The young master is too courteous, we dare not!" Zhang Demei also joined in: "Haha! Haha!" He chuckled a few times. His skin moved but his flesh did not, and it was not easy to laugh.