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Chapter 48: Bewilderment

  The next morning, Lin Wanrong had just gotten out of bed when he saw Fu Bo sneaking in and looking around nervously, saying: "Lin San, is everything okay?"

  Lin Wanrong shook his head and said, "No, everything is fine, we all slept well last night. Oh, by the way, that dog meat was really delicious."

  Fu Bo swallowed hard and said: "Lin San, don't blame me for not warning you, be careful. That's General Wei Wu, this matter is not so simple."

  "What's going on?" Lin Wanrong asked.

  "Oh, nothing, nothing. I just regret leaving too early yesterday and didn't get to taste those delicious dishes. It's really a pity." Without getting to taste those delicious dishes, Fu Bo's intention was naturally to distance himself from this matter.

  "By the way, Lin San, from today on, I'll teach you some techniques for growing and planting flowers." Fu Bo saw that Lin Wan Rong still wanted to ask questions, thought of that person's methods, his face changed, and he hastily changed the subject.

  Lin Wanrong saw that Fu Bo's expression was not right, and he asked him several times in a row about the vicious dog and the vicious woman. Fu Bo always evaded his questions and spoke of something else, seemingly extremely afraid of this woman, which made Lin Wanrong even more bewildered.

  Mr. Fu didn't want to mention that person, and Lin Wanrong couldn't think of a good solution for the time being, so he had to follow behind Mr. Fu's back and listen to him talk about the flowers and plants in the garden. Mr. Fu has been immersed in flowers and plants for over 30 years, with extremely rich experience, and after just a few sentences, even Lin Wanrong, who was completely ignorant of flower cultivation, felt that he had gained a lot of knowledge.

  "Fu Bo, I see you're very familiar with flowers and plants. Not to mention the Xiao family, but even in Jinling City, there may not be many people who can surpass you." Lin Wanrong said admiringly, which was not flattery, but genuine praise.

  "There are countless extraordinary people in the world, I'm just a bit more experienced because of my long time planting, it's just a matter of being skilled through practice. It can't be said that I'm proficient." Fu Bo humbly said: "However, among those who are proficient in flowers and plants in this Jinling City, there are only a few, I've also visited them before and exchanged ideas together." A proud color flashed across Fu Bo's face, obviously having some confidence in his craftsmanship.

  "Have you ever seen a tree like that, Uncle Fu?" Lin Wanrong recalled the plant they had encountered outside the city on the day they led Dong Qing to fight, which seemed somewhat familiar, and roughly described its appearance. Uncle Fu was an authority in this field, he should be more clear.

  Fu Bo listened to his description and remained silent for a long time before saying, "Lin San, I've never seen the kind of tree you're talking about either. Why don't we go take a look together when we have some free time?"

  Lin Wanrong's face turned sour as he said, "Fu Bo, you have a transcendent status in the Xiao family and can come and go as you please. I'm just a low-ranking servant, how could I be as free as you are, going wherever I think of?"

  "This is indeed." Fu Bo nodded and said: "I can have today's status, I have to thank the old master and the young lady for their trust. Lin San, as long as you do a good job, you will definitely have a day to reach my level. By the way, tell me where the tree you saw is located in the south of the city. You don't need to go see it, I'll check it out myself tomorrow."

  Lin Wanrong meant to get more freedom through Fu Bo, after all, he was a newcomer in the Xiao family and it was difficult to enter or leave the house without the approval of the steward. Given his relationship with Wang Guan, it was already a favor that Wang didn't make things difficult for him, how could he possibly let him come and go so easily?

  "Fubo, I was born to be a laborer and like to travel around. If I were to stay in the house all day, I would find it difficult to get used to." Lin Wanrong said boldly. He had taken a liking to Fubo's taste and dared to speak out, if it were another servant, they wouldn't even dare to think about such an outrageous idea.

  Fu Bo looked at Lin Wanrong deeply and said: "Lin San, don't you want to come to the Xiao Mansion to be a house servant?"

  "Yes, oh no," Lin Wanrong hastily changed his words: "Since I came to the Xiao family, whether it's voluntary or not, I have to do my own thing well. This is professional integrity." Lin Wanrong's words were ambiguous, and others still didn't know if he was willing or forced after hearing them.

  "What's professional integrity? I've never heard of it before, what does it mean?" Fu Bo asked curiously.

  "Oh, that's right, I took the salary from Xiao's family, and I should do my best to handle things for Xiao's family with integrity. This is what we call professional ethics." Lin Wanrong explained hastily.

  Fu Bo sighed and said, "Lin San, I can see it even if you don't say it. You're a clever and resourceful person. If you didn't come to the Xiao family as a servant, you would definitely have achieved great things. Perhaps you came to the Xiao family with some unavoidable difficulties, but just as you said, since you've taken the salary from Madame and Miss, you should do your best for the Xiao family. I've spent my whole life in the Xiao family, this is where I'll spend my old age, and I hope you can sincerely help the Xiao family."

  Fu's words were sincere and earnest, Lin Wanrong also felt a bit embarrassed, and could only smile awkwardly: "Uncle Fu, you're being too kind, I'm now a member of the Xiao family, of course I'll do my best to help with things. As for helping the Xiao family, you're giving me too much credit, I'm just a small house servant, what can I possibly help with?"

  Fu Bo said meaningfully: "Lin San, our Xiao family seems to be in a good situation, but this is just the surface. In fact, the current situation of the Xiao family is very difficult - alas, you will understand this slowly yourself. To be honest, when I first saw you, I felt that you could help the Xiao family. Although you haven't read many books, you can speak eloquently, your mind is quick and resourceful, and you are indeed a rare talent."

  When Lin Wanrong heard Fu Bo say "without reading any books, he can talk eloquently", she couldn't help but laugh or cry. As a top student from a prestigious university, how could you say that I haven't read any books? However, she calmly accepted the next two sentences, which was originally one of her strengths, and there was no need to be evasive about it.

  "I only hope that the lady and the young mistress can soon discover your talents, let you play to your strengths, and help the Xiao family get out of trouble. This is also my greatest wish before I die."

  Fu Bo said, his expression gradually became gloomy. He had been a servant in the Xiao family for a lifetime, and his feelings for the Xiao family were very deep. The Xiao family was his home, and no matter what, he did not want to see the Xiao family decline. Unfortunately, although he had a certain status in the Xiao family, he was ultimately just a servant. Major decisions of the Xiao family were not up to him to make. With his ability, he could only let Lin Wanrong condescend to work under him. If he wanted to introduce Lin Wanrong to the masters of the Xiao family, it would still depend on Lin Wanrong's own efforts.

  Seeing the old man's nostalgia, Lin Wanrong understood his thoughts and was also moved by his loyalty. He had served the Xiao family for a lifetime, and even in his old age, he still thought of the Xiao family. Fu Bo could be said to have done his best. Lin Wanrong's disdain for the old man decreased, and his respect increased.

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