eurekapd Chapter 136 Where is the monster?
Chapter 136 Where is the monster?
Jiang Mianmian held a stack of snow-white papers in her hand, with the term section blank. "If you sign a five-year contract, we can recommend you to work in the underground city after the term expires, based on your performance. If it's a fifty-year contract, Peach Blossom Manor will take care of you in your old age and see you off in death. This is not a contract of servitude, but the requirements are very strict. If you can't meet them, you should quit as soon as possible to avoid angering the fairy and suffering losses."
His words not only offered a sweet treat but also served as a warning.
The old women Qingrui chose all had few family members left, and were honest and kind. Hearing this, Qingrui felt even more at ease.
It says fifty years, but apart from that young woman, everyone in their group is already in their forties or fifties, or even older. Who can live to be a hundred? Clearly, this is something that Miss Mianmian wrote on purpose, so that they can work in peace and she can take care of them for a lifetime!
"I signed a 50-year contract, and I can fulfill every single one of the terms!"
The first to speak was Lin Xianghe, who had overcome numerous obstacles step by step, "However, Miss Mianmian, I have a small request."
"Sister Xianghe? You tell me."
Jiang Mianmian then noticed her and asked with a smile, "Is it for the two children?"
Lin Xianghe nodded repeatedly.
"We can just pick them up together when the time comes."
Jiang Mianmian then said to the others, "You can also make any requests you have. As long as they are reasonable, we can work together."
Seeing this, a few people mustered up their courage and spoke up.
Jiang Mianmian helped them resolve the issue based on their individual circumstances. In the end, according to the length of their contracts and their individual characteristics, five people were kept in the inner courtyard, three in the outer courtyard, and the rest temporarily stayed in the outer courtyard, waiting for the guards to arrive so that she could take care of their clothing and food.
After all that fuss, half an hour had passed. There was only enough time to ask Qingrui and Lin Xianghe to stay for dinner before rushing off to the flower hall.
Upon entering the flower hall, he saw Yuan Zhenghe, whose face was ashen. "Master Yuan, have you been waiting anxiously?"
"No, how could it be?"
With his son in their hands, Yuan Zhenghe dared not say anything, forcing a smile and saying, "Miss Jiang is indeed extraordinary, but I wonder how my son is doing now?"
"Young master, how about we discuss our deal first?"
Jiang Mianmian sat down in the main seat and tapped the table. "Has Mr. Yuan thought things through regarding the mine?"
Yuan Zhenghe's smile froze slightly. "You little girl, do you know who's behind this mine?"
"Do I need to know?"
Jiang Mianmian smiled and said, "If you don't want to give it to me, then you don't. You're trying to scare me. Maybe if I accidentally slip up, Yuan Pei will suffer."
"Do you threaten me?"
Yuan Zhenghe's face turned cold, "You..."
He had barely uttered two words when it was as if someone had grabbed his chin.
Suddenly, a strange board appeared before him, displaying a scene of his son tied to a net, with the familiar snake pit below!
“This is… This is…”
"Tuk-tuk."
Jiang Mianmian tapped the table twice more. "Don't be afraid, Mr. Yuan. This net is secure. But if you scare me again, I might have someone loosen it."
"Sorcery! Sorcery! You, you witch! Let go of my son!"
Yuan Zhenghe's voice trembled with fear as he snatched the tablet and began shaking it, "Son! Pei'er! Can you...can you hear your father?!"
"Tsk, I told you not to scare me."
Jiang Mianmian pointed to the clock hanging in the center of the flower hall, "In ten more minutes, when they can't see me anymore, they'll untangle Young Master Yuan's net."
He even kindly explained to Yuan Zhenghe what ten minutes meant and how to read a watch.
Yuan Zhenghe was sweating profusely, his mouth trembling, "Two mines, give me back my son!"
"Are you sure you don't want that news? Just give me five seats. That will not only save your son's life, but also the lives of your whole family."
The Yuan family is no good, and she doesn't want to save them.
Compared to the Lu family army, the Lu family army is even worse. Rather than letting the Lu family army dominate, it would be better to let the Yuan family restrain them. This would give her more time to think of ways to save more people, accumulate more merit points, and save her leader!
Yuan Zhenghe stared at her intently. "Are you sure that message is worth that price?"
"Of course, you must have inquired about me before you came, right? I am a fairy disciple, and I know many things that you don't know, such as that your Yuan family will suffer a tragic end soon."
Jiang Mianmian raised an eyebrow. "Want to know more? Sign it and I'll tell you."
She took out a contract.
The contract was for cooperation with the Yuan family in mining, and it also stipulated many things for the Yuan family, such as investigating and making amends for all the evil deeds done by the Yuan family from top to bottom, and setting rules for their future conduct, etc.
Yuan Zhenghe's forehead veins bulged as he looked at the note. "Miss, you're meddling way too much!"
"This is the only way out. Sign if you want, or I won't force you if you don't. I'll release Yuan Pei in exchange for the two mines."
Jiang Mianmian then took out another contract.
This one is much simpler: one hand hands over the ore, the other hand over the people.
"Give!"
Yuan Zhenghe pulled out two contracts and a plaque from his pocket. "Take these and you'll be able to release my son now, right?"
Jiang Mianmian took out a small gong from under the table and struck it three times. "Mr. Yuan, you'll regret this. If you want me to help you again later, it won't be the same price."
Her smile was gentle and lovely.
Yuan Zhenghe's heart was pounding. How could he remain indifferent to news worth three mines and that could save his family's lives?
But the thought of being manipulated by such a vixen drove him mad with rage.
His lips twitched. "No need for you to worry, young lady! Where is my son?"
"Isn't this coming?"
Jiang Mianmian raised her chin towards the door.
Yuan Pei was seen sitting in a wheelchair, being pushed in by Steward Yuan.
Yuan Zhenghe rushed over, crying, "My son! You've suffered so much!"
He pulled up Yuan Pei's sleeve, wanting to see if his wrists were badly injured from being tied up. But when he rolled up the sleeve, he saw that Yuan Pei's arm was fair and smooth, with no signs of being tied up!
"Dad, what are you doing?"
Yuan Pei was baffled and pulled his hand away, putting his sleeve down.
"You... weren't you just hanging on the snake pit?"
"No, I've been inside the house the whole time."
Yuan Zhenghe turned around and snatched the board from the table. Yuan Pei was still hanging there, swaying precariously. "It really is sorcery! You, what kind of monster are you!"
"Is Master Yuan getting old? Can't he understand what I'm saying? I've already told you, I am a fairy disciple."
Jiang Mianmian tapped another contract on the table impatiently. "So, do you want to make this deal with me? This is the last time I'm asking you."