After entering the city gates, Zhou Fu looked at the wide streets. There were sixteen lanes in both directions. How shocking would it be in this society?
The smooth road made Zhou Fu unable to feel the shaking of the carriage.
On both sides of the road, there was a meter wide flower bed. The ground was covered with grass, and there were some small flowers scattered around.
On both sides of the flower bed, there were sidewalks and shops.
"I can't believe it.
How did the government manage to support this kind of construction? "
As the carriages went deeper into the city, the number of people on the street increased.
After a few turns, the carriages arrived in front of a house.
The door of the house was three meters wide and about the same height. But compared to the Zhou Mansion in Heyang City, it was a far cry.
"Young master, we're here."
Zhou Fu got off the carriage and looked around.
"Young master," Ma Shouping walked over, "Before we arrived, the house was already cleaned up. You can move in at any time.
I'll arrange for someone to show you around. "
The house faced the south. There were five rows of rooms. Between every two rows of rooms, there was an empty courtyard.
Zhou Fu's room was on the left side of the fourth row. In order to make it easier for him to practice, there was a separate space. The ground was already paved with limestone. It looked very comfortable.
The fifth row of rooms was reserved for Zhou Dacai. It was empty now.
Behind the fifth row of rooms, there was a big garden. There were artificial mountains and ponds. The design was very exquisite.
Behind them was the back door.
After everything was settled, it was already past noon.
After lunch, Ma Shouping came and said that he wanted to check out the restaurant. Then he left.
As for Zhou Fu, his task was to quietly practice and wait for the so-called 'recruitment meeting' organized by the big gangs.
In the evening, Ma Shouping came back. His face was still injured.
Zhou Fu frowned and asked, "What happened to you?
Didn't you go to check out the restaurant? "
Ma Shouping gritted his teeth and said angrily, "Young master, we were cheated by the Red Sea gang!"
Cheated?
Zhou Fu was shocked. "What's going on? Speak clearly."
"It's like this. This afternoon, I'll go to the restaurant to do the handover. According to our previous agreement with the Red Sea gang, they will provide manpower to maintain the restaurant's safety, and we will provide manpower and money to do business.
Then, we'll split the profits forty-sixty. We'll take forty and they'll take sixty. "
At this point, Ma Shouping's voice became choked with sobs.
"Who would've thought … Who would've thought that the Red Sea gang would take over the restaurant. Even the manager of the restaurant, as well as the cook, were detained by them.
When I went up to explain, they immediately beat me up. In the end, I was thrown onto the street by them.
They even threatened me that the next time they saw me, they would cripple my legs and throw me outside the city to feed the wild wolves. "
Zhou Fu felt that something was wrong and asked, "Does Heyang City know about this?"
"Of course not!
If he knew, he wouldn't have let me take over the restaurant.
Also, last month, the government even sent someone to check the accounts. Everything was fine at that time. "
Zhou Fu's eyes slightly narrowed as he slowly said, "That is to say, this matter only happened recently.
Or rather, it only happened during this period of time when Heyang City was in turmoil. "
Heyang City, Red Sea gang, Iron Tiger.
These three words kept lingering in Zhou Fu's mind.
Suddenly, he sneered, "Damn, people nowadays change their minds faster than the weather." At this moment, his heart was filled with anger.
Thinking of the Red Sea gang and Heng Yun Casino, Bai Lang's figure also appeared.
"Oh ~ I seem to have forgotten something.
Oh right, I seem to have forgotten to give brother Bai the money I promised him. I don't know how he is now.
Forget it, I didn't do it on purpose. If we meet again, it's the same. "
At this time, Ma Shouping said, "Young master, now that the restaurant is gone, we don't have enough money on us."
"Not enough?"
"Yes!"
This time, Zhou Fu was really dumbfounded. He was actually short of money!
Didn't they say that they would start with a rich second generation?
How come they were short of money after changing places?
"It's really gone?" Zhou Fu still wanted to confirm.
Ma Shouping nodded seriously and said, "Yes, young master. After we buy food and daily necessities, we really don't have much left.
The remaining money can last us for at most ten days. "
Tsk!
Zhou Fu cursed in his heart. He felt that his chest was suffocating.
"Yuzhu!"
As Zhou Fu's personal maid, she quickly appeared after hearing Zhou Fu's call.
"Young master."
Zhou Fu sighed. He could almost hear the sound of his heart bleeding.
"Before we left Heyang City, I gave you a small box. Bring it over now."
"Yes!"
After a while, Yuzhu came over with the small box that Zhou Dacai had given to Zhou Fu.
"Young master, here it is."
Zhou Fu didn't take it and gestured for Ma Shouping to pass it to him.
Ma Shouping took it and opened it on the spot.
Money!
It was money!
Ma Shouping was overjoyed. He took out the banknotes and began to count them.
Every time he counted, Zhou Fu's heart ached. When he finished counting, Zhou Fu had already closed his eyes.
"Young master, I've counted. If we use it sparingly, it can last us two months."
Zhou Fu nodded. "Got it. You can go."
"Yes, I'll take my leave."
After dismissing everyone, Zhou Fu sat on the chair and looked at the ceiling. He muttered to himself, "Two months. It's better to be frugal. It seems that I'll be out of money in a month and a half at most. I have to find a way to earn money.
My life as a rich second generation!
It's so difficult! "
As soon as he arrived in Ning An City, bad things came knocking on his door. Zhou Fu's mood was very bad. Even his cultivation was not very pleasant.
He lay on the chair and looked at the clouds in the sky. His mind was in a mess.
After dinner, Zhou Fu was resting when Ma Shouan suddenly came to him with an account book in his hand.
He went straight to the point and said, "Young master, this is the account book that I've compiled. All the expenses in the residence are recorded."
Account book?
Zhou Fu refused directly. "Forget about the account book. I naturally trust Uncle Ma's family. Just say it."
This sentence made Ma Shouan very moved. He calmed down and said, "Young master, the banknotes in the box today totaled twenty thousand taels."
Twenty thousand taels?!
Zhou Fu raised his eyebrows. This amount was not small. Why did he say that it could only last for two months in the afternoon?
"Currently, there are thirty-two guards and forty servants in the residence. Among them, there are ten maids and thirty retainers …"
What followed was a pile of detailed accounts. Zhou Fu did not feel good when he heard it.
Finally, he rubbed his head. "So, we have to find a way to earn money?"
Ma Shouping did not reply. Zhou Fu sighed again.
"By the way, where is the restaurant?"
Ma Shouping replied, "East of the city's pier, Sea Return Restaurant."
"Alright, I got it. You may leave."
After Ma Shouping left, Zhou Fu reached out and patted the account book beside him.
The money was gone, and the restaurant was gone. He felt empty in his heart, accompanied by waves of pain.
He looked at the dark sky outside the window and muttered, "Red Sea gang … It's not that easy to take my things."