return of the king

Chapter 232 The Master's Question

Character is something that can only be clearly understood after getting along for a long time, but it is not impossible to test it in a short time.

The test method is naturally question and answer, not only the answer is considered, but also the expression of the other party when answering.

"Dafu, I want to ask you a few questions."

Zhou Mingren said the word "Dafu" in a bad tone. He felt that he seemed to have scared Dafu, and his tone became much gentler later.

"Oh, good." Dafu replied nervously.

Before Zhou Lixi came, he told Dafu to let him watch him negotiate with the old man, which was obviously a lie to him.

The old man asked him to come here, why didn't he talk to him? !

Zhou Lixi did not refute the old man's request, and seemed to think that Dafu's "answer" would definitely satisfy the old man.

"Dafu, does your family know about you and Lixi? Do they agree with you being together?"

"They knew and agreed." Dafu looked at Zhou Lixi, hesitated, and then said, "Lixi has lived in our house for a while, and Ms. Yin Li is also in our house now."

When Dafu mentioned Yin Li, Zhou Mingren showed a hint of apology and sadness in his eyes, and asked, "Is...is she alright now?"

Okay?

The foot injury is getting better gradually, but the smile is getting more and more far-fetched, which should be related to Zhou Yingli's refusal to show weakness.

How should he answer?

"Okay, the foot injury is slowly recovering." Dafu picked one aspect and said.

He only talked about Yin Li's foot injury but not Yin Li's mood.

Zhou Lixi added: "Living in Cao's house, my mother is free, but her heart is missing."

He not only hinted that Mr. Zhou usually made Yin Li restrained and could not live freely, but also hinted that Yin Li was thinking about Zhou Yingli now.

The former was caused by the old man himself, and the latter was caused indirectly by the old man. After all, it was the old man's fault that Yin Li was unhappy before and now.

"Is that so..." Zhou Mingren murmured desolately.

Dafu tugged at Zhou Lixi, implying that he should stop making the old man sad.

It would be fine if Zhou Lixi simply defended Yin Li, but Zhou Lixi's purpose is not only that.Dafu saw that Zhou Lixi wanted to use the old man's guilt to fulfill them!

Seeing that they were "off topic", the housekeeper whispered in Zhou Mingren's ear: "Master, let's not talk about this, now we have to see if Dafu is qualified to be with Master Li Xi."

The butler's words cheered Zhou Mingren up, and continued the scheduled questioning.

"If, if your family refused to let you be with Li Xi and forced you to die, would you still be with Li Xi?" This was the first question of the interrogation.

Dafu glanced at Li Xi, as if he was seriously considering this issue.

In fact, instead of objecting, his family members even helped Zhou Lixi curry favor with him.

Zhou Lixi disdainfully said: "Dafu's family has already agreed to us being together. This assumption is impossible to happen, so there is no need to think about it."

Zhou Mingren noticed that Li Xi seemed a little unhappy. The reason why he said this was probably because he was afraid of hearing a sad answer from Dafu?

He ignored Zhou Lixi's words, and asked Dafu again: "If, this is a hypothesis, you don't care whether it will become a reality, just answer me, what would you do in this situation."

A look of grief flashed in Dafu's eyes, and then he closed his eyes and said cruelly: "If my family members force me to die and don't agree with me being with Lixi, I will separate from him."

Zhou Mingren could see from Dafu's grief-stricken expression that he was sincere when he said this.

This shows that Dafu is a child who is filial to his parents, and he has passed the first test.

If one cannot be filial to his parents, how can he be expected to repay his kindness and be loyal to his boss?

Zhou Mingren asked the second question, "If your parents agree, but Li Xi's parents don't agree, and they force you to die, what will you do?"

After the first question, Dafu replied without hesitation: "Separate from Lixi."

He should be filial to his parents, and he should treat Zhou Lixi's parents with the same attitude.

Zhou Mingren nodded.

Being able to treat Li Xi's parents as his own parents shows that he really loves Li Xi and is a good boy.

Zhou Lixi's face is getting darker and darker: what is this, does he rank last among all the people in love? !

"The third question is also the last one. I am Li Xi's grandfather, and now I say, I don't agree with you being with Li Xi, what will you do?"

This question is similar to the second question, but not the same question.

This comprehensive question is not as simple as the second one. I don't know if Daifuku has noticed it.

Zhou Lixi looked at Dafu silently, without speaking.

He could see through why the old man, the fox, asked such a question, but he couldn't say.

This is the old man's test for Dafu. If he helps Dafu pass this test, even if the old man finally agrees with them to be together, the old man still does not agree with Dafu.

Zhou Lixi's worry was obviously superfluous, as soon as Dafu heard this, he had an answer in his heart.

With this thought in mind, Dafu changed his previous nervousness and fear, and firmly said to Mr. Zhou: "I have made up my mind to be with Lixi. I can compromise for the lives of the two parents, but if you object I didn’t do anything radical, I will stick to being with Li Xi, and we will prove to you that we are serious about spending our lives with each other.”

Zhou Mingren's face remained unchanged, making it difficult to see what he thought about such an answer.

After a long time, Zhou Mingren sighed and said, "I understand."

His so-called understanding actually means that he knows what decision he should make.

On the surface he regretted the decision he was about to make, but in his heart he was actually relieved.

Since he thought that Dafu was not qualified, he did not agree with Dafu.But he also thought that Li Xi's chosen partner was a person with good character, so that he could rest assured that they were together.

Zhou Mingren looked at the butler and asked him to explain to Dafu.

The housekeeper nodded to Zhou Mingren, he turned around and bowed to Zhou Lixi and Dafu first, and said: "In any decision, there are usually two kinds of people who oppose and agree. If someone opposes, he decides to give up. Such a person will never be able to make a decision." Only those who are successful, those who can stand up to the tenacious obstacles of opposition, are likely to win."

The butler didn't directly say whether Zhou Mingren agreed to accept Dafu, but only explained the content of the test.

As soon as this explanation came out, Dafu immediately knew that he had answered correctly.

In fact, even if they didn't say anything, Dafu knew that he got the answer right. He didn't know the result from Zhou Mingren and the butler's reaction, but he saw a smile flashing across the eyes on Zhou Lixi's serious face. Satisfied.

"I agreed to your request, and Zhou Lingsheng's matter... I'll leave it to you."

This is the first time Zhou Mingren said the word "please" to Zhou Lixi. In the past, he gave orders directly, but now he can say these two words as if begging for help, which shows how strong his repentance is.

"Grandpa, I can settle the rumors and save Lingsheng from going to jail. However, Lingsheng has to make a decision between two options: one, resign now and still keep his reputation; If someone who intends to harm the Zhou family comes out, even if we can keep him from going to jail, the reputation of the Zhou family will be ruined."

Zhou Mingren paused, and said without hesitation: "He will resign."

He will make Zhou Lingsheng resign on the condition of settling this matter.

On the one hand, it is to protect the reputation of the Zhou family and not affect Zhou Yingli and others and Zhou's stocks. On the other hand, it is also not to let this beast use power for personal gain in this position, harming the country and the people.

Dafu looked at Zhou Lixi, his eyes were full of joy and disbelief: Is this all right?

He worried for so long, but the old man only asked him three questions, and they were still easy to answer.

Zhou Lixi smiled and touched Dafu's hands indecently, as if answering the question in Dafu's eyes.

"Hmph!" Dafu snorted coldly, and withdrew his hand.

This guy is really not ashamed, he dares to do such a shameless thing in front of the old man and the housekeeper of the Zhou family!

Seeing Li Xi showing a little-known side to Dafu, Zhou Mingren sighed inwardly.

Seeing that their conversation seemed to be over, the maid dared to step forward and say to Zhou Mingren: "Master, after the little master Li Xi came in, the little master Lingsheng fainted. We didn't discuss this matter for fear of disturbing you." Let me tell you soon, but we have already sent the little master Lingsheng to rest in the hut in the courtyard."

The courtyard of the Zhou family is very large, there are five small houses, and the equipment inside is very complete, so that Zhou Lixi and the others can rest in it when they are tired from strolling in the courtyard, and also allow them to sleep in a green and natural environment.

It's just that there are some mosquitoes there, and if you go there at night, you will be bitten by mosquitoes, so they usually take a lunch break there.

Zhou Mingren waved his hand to let the maid leave, as if he didn't care about Zhou Lingsheng's fainting.

"If you are not in a hurry to leave, how about having dinner with me, an old man?" Zhou Mingren asked pitifully.

After Yin Li left, he always ate alone, and his appetite became less and less.

He didn't think Yin Li was so important when she was around before, but now that he doesn't have a relative by his side, he feels that no matter how strong a person is, he still feels lonely.

Especially for a person like him who has worked hard for most of his life, he can't help but think wildly when he is old and can't enjoy family happiness.

Zhou Lixi looked at Dafu and let Dafu make a decision.

Dafu nodded and agreed, "Okay."

Zhou Mingren smiled, and told the butler: "Let the chef cook some good dishes, such as those for entertaining distinguished guests, and make more. It doesn't matter if we can't finish it, the main thing is to make Dafu satisfied."

Aiwujiwu, Zhou Mingren did not mention Zhou Lixi in his words, he expressed his love for Lixi through his friendship with Dafu.

"If the chef hasn't started cooking dinner yet, why don't you let Li Xi do it?" Dafu suggested.

He thought, Yin Li didn't know about Li Xi's cooking skills, and Mr. Zhou must not know either. He wanted to improve the relationship between Mr. Zhou and Li Xi, so he made such a suggestion.

Zhou Lixi frowned: Dafu is betraying him again.

The housekeeper exclaimed: "Little master Li Xi can cook?!"

Zhou Mingren's eyes darkened: Li Xi, who hates going into the kitchen and the smell of oily smoke, has learned to cook, but he doesn't know it.

He didn't show the surprised look like the housekeeper, but said: "Then Li Xi will do it."

Zhou Lixi stood up and walked towards the kitchen, answering the housekeeper's question with actions.

After Zhou Lixi went in, all the cooks were kicked out.

Dafu didn't know what to say to Mr. Zhou, he sneered and said, "Li Xi is too shy to let outsiders see him cooking, so I'll go in and help him wash the vegetables."

After getting the nod from Mr. Zhou, Dafu immediately slipped into the kitchen with oil on his feet.