My Promotion Story Through Time Travel

Chapter 166 Show

Lin Ziping walked from the household registration office to the guardhouse, recalling Bai Xin's words about the Xiao family going to the prefectural city after the Mid-Autumn Festival. Bai Xin had worked in the personnel office before, so he knew the personnel changes better than anyone else.

Just a few days ago I was worried that the Xiao family would take advantage of me after they found out my true identity as a woman, but now it seems like God has blessed me and the problem has been solved.

Lin Ziping felt a secret joy, but then he realized something was wrong. During the Mid-Autumn Festival, he had dinner with Gao Chi and seemed to be giving Xiao Jiazheng a lot of credit. How come he returned to the prefectural city in just two days?

And it seems a bit too coincidental, why does it happen right after the Mid-Autumn Festival?

Is this a genuine transfer to the prefectural city, or is he using the transfer as a pretext to do something else?

Thinking back to the time he drank with Granny Liao during the Mid-Autumn Festival and wanted to be a girl, although this was Lin Ziping's "truth after drinking" based on his private acquaintance with Lin Zhong and Li Qiongying, it was a test of their identities and a reminder of his own aging body structure and psychological changes.

The fact that Granny Liao could tell she had her eye on a man at that time shows that speaking the truth and having heart-to-heart talks did have some effect.

It's unclear whether Xiao Jiazheng's transfer from the county government is directly related to this matter.

……

The two places were not far apart, and Lin Ziping arrived at the jail in no time.

Just then, Constable Qi was there, so he conveyed Inspector Chai's arrangements to him.

Inspector Chai and Constable Qi must have already discussed it.

Officer Qi didn't make things difficult for Lin Ziping and immediately started arranging work.

"Xiao Lin, you're new here. Inspector Chai has assigned you to help out. Just keep an eye on things from the sidelines," said Constable Qi.

Just stand to the side; isn't this just a visit and learning experience?!

Lin Ziping has many years of learning experience; he can stand and watch without lifting a finger, as he is familiar with the process.

If I stand far away, there shouldn't be any danger. The overall risk is controllable, so this is a feasible plan.

He was secretly overjoyed, but on the surface he maintained a clear and foolish expression: "Officer Qi, Inspector Chai arranged for me to come and help. How can I just stand by and watch?"

"Haha, Lin, I've seen your fighting prowess firsthand." Officer Qi leaned closer to Lin Ziping and lowered his voice, "You were the one who killed that bandit leader from Cat Cat Mountain, weren't you?"

Bandit leader?

Who?

Is it Jiang Wanyu?

Lin Ziping wanted to say something modest, but suddenly felt something was wrong. The duel with Jiang Wanyu was at night, and only Gao Chi and others knew about it. Moreover, this had not been reported back to the county government. How did Constable Qi know about it?

Thinking of this, Lin Ziping chuckled and changed the subject: "This is just going to collect taxes, why does Constable Qi make it sound like we're going to war, with fighting and killing going on?"

Officer Qi was taken aback for a moment, then stroked his mustache and laughed, "Little Lin is right. It's just taxation, there's nothing wrong with it, why bother with fighting?"

"Besides, what kind of place is the county government? Magistrate Wei, as the local official in charge of Fuchun, is wholeheartedly devoted to the people. As his subordinates, we should set an example and do everything for the benefit of the people." Qi, the head constable, took a sip of water and suddenly raised his voice.

Lin Ziping was startled by the sudden increase in volume and casually echoed, "Officer Qi is right. I'm sure everyone will understand your sincerity and the magistrate's good intentions. Fuchun will get better and better."

Magistrate Qi nodded in satisfaction, his eyes filled with admiration as he looked at Lin Ziping.

Lin Ziping's toes, hidden inside his boots, twitched slightly. It was so embarrassing. He had used too many platitudes in the past, and now it had become a conditioned reflex; similar phrases just came out of his mouth.

Just as Lin Ziping was about to dig out the three-bedroom, one-living-room house, a constable ran in from outside.

"Boss, they're gone, the officials are gone..." The constable clasped his hands in a fist and reported to Constable Qi.

"Have the Sixth Prince, the County Magistrate, and the Prefect left?" Constable Qi asked the entering constable.

"They've left. They happened to hear what you said, sir, when they arrived. I saw Magistrate Wei was smiling the whole time," the constable replied happily.

"That's wonderful, that's wonderful!" Officer Qi stood up, rubbing his hands together and pacing back and forth, his joy overflowing.

He patted Lin Ziping on the shoulder and said, "As expected of someone from Moshan Academy, and as expected of someone with the title of Xiucai (a scholar who passed the lowest level of the imperial examinations), studying for two more years really makes a difference."

Lin Ziping was confused and could only force a smile.

"Qi San, it's just in time that you're here. Take Xiao Lin down and talk to him about going to the village tomorrow," Officer Qi instructed.

He then said to Lin Ziping, "Little Lin, I happen to have something to do. There are many intricacies to taxation, and Qi San happens to be familiar with them. Let him explain them to you."

This was a dismissal. Lin Ziping wasn't stupid, so he clasped his hands and said, "Officer Qi, you go ahead with your work. This is my first time getting married, and I have many questions for you three brothers. Officer Qi, you go ahead with your work. If there's anything I don't understand, I'll ask you again."

"Haha, you're welcome anytime," Officer Qi said with a smile.

Lin Ziping left with Qi San.

"Brother Qi looks unfamiliar. Which department does he work in?" Lin Ziping asked.

“I used to work for Constable Qi,” Qi San replied, “but I only recently came to the county government.”

Oh, Lin Ziping immediately understood—Qi the constable's relative, a nepotism figure who got into the county government.

Thinking about how I studied for so many years and lived so far from home to get this job, it's true that some people have to work hard to get to Rome, while others are born in Rome.

That's the truth; it's impossible to be jealous.

"I heard from Officer Qi that Brother Qi is quite familiar with tax collection. I'm new here, so I'll have to trouble you to take good care of me," Lin Ziping said, clasping his hands in greeting.

"Just call me Qi San, you're a scholar now." Qi San said shyly, "In our village, scholars are all treated like masters, and everyone has to bow to them."

Lin Ziping was taken aback. Was Qi Butou's relative really that... simple and lovable?

"You were very insightful just now, and what you said made a lot of sense. If I saw the county magistrate, I wouldn't be able to resist you," Qi San praised.

"Have you met Magistrate Wei before?" Lin Ziping asked.

"No, not really. But I've seen them at the county government office. I've seen them every day these past few days. Constable Qi... told us to hide at the entrance and to go in and talk to him whenever they come or go." Qi San scratched his head and chuckled.

It turns out that Officer Qi was just putting on a show during the inspection tour by the leaders. He was completely unaware of this and added to the authenticity of the show, making him an important part of it.

Ziping used to find this kind of acting in front of leaders the most disgusting. Leaders have no idea what the situation is like at the grassroots level. Which employee doesn't want a promotion and a raise?

Talking about ideals without considering reality, and only talking about dedication without discussing compensation, is like spouting high-sounding rhetoric and showering others with compliments. Instead, let's get down to business.

If the daily wage is at the level of a leader, I wouldn't mind working 18 hours a day.

I never imagined I still couldn't escape it.

What bad luck!

Well, those who work like cattle and horses can't resist.

Lin Ziping suppressed the resentment that was about to overflow the screen and forced a smile, saying, "Not at all, Brother Qi, you flatter me. Those words were from the bottom of my heart. Only when Fuchun is well can we be well."

vomit--

"Brother Qi, you should have gone to collect taxes with Constable Qi before. Tell me about it, otherwise I won't know anything and will hold everyone back." Lin Ziping changed the subject.

Qi San thought for a moment and said, "It's nothing. Just bring your weapons and stay away."

What?

Lin Ziping was full of questions.

It's like they said something but then didn't really say anything at all.

"You'll find out when you come with us tomorrow."