Let's Wager the Banks and Escort Agencies in Xin'an County

The entire Cui Family gathered around. This time, it was Master Sun came forward, which made the situation quite different.

Zhou Wanwan looked at Master Sun and said, "So, should we bet on one company or all of them?"

Their money exchange and security escort agencies have branches all over the country.

After a moment's thought, Master Sun asked, "What do you think? Can a child like you make this decision?"

Zhou Wanwan thought for a moment and said, "I can make the decision, but I don't know if you can?"

The people around burst into laughter. "Master Sun is the head of the Sun Family, what can't he decide?"

"When this Master Sun was young, he traveled all over the country. His family not only owned a security escort agency and a money exchange, but I also heard that they had mines, salt fields, docks, and so on."

"The Sun Family is rolling in money!"

Master Sun waved his hand and said:

"It's not as exaggerated as everyone says, I just do some small business."

Since that's the case, let's make a bet! Let's bet on whether you can pass the imperial examination for the lowest level, and let's bet on the money shops and security escort agencies in Xin'an County."

Zhou Wanwan is a straightforward person. If others are offering her money, why would she refuse?

Soon, under the witness of Shen Tao, the Xin'an County, the contract was signed.

After Master Sun left, Shen Tao looked at Zhou Wanwan and said:

"Oh dear! Master, you must be careful, this Master Sun has connections in the imperial court."

"What if someone tampers with your exam paper?"

Zhou Wanwan smiled faintly and said, "Isn't it you I have? Change my name these next few days to avoid any unexpected problems."

Shen Tao nodded and said, "That works too. Anyway, you can change your name. How about Shen Wanzhou?"

Zhou Wanwan nodded in agreement.

She looked at Cui Wenyuan and said, "Cui Wenyuan, I've compiled all the content for the preliminary examination for you these past few days. Study hard."

Looking at the stack of materials for the preliminary examination for the young scholars, Cui Wenyuan asked, "Master, where did you get all this?"

Zhou Wanwan said, "I compiled this myself. Study it carefully and try your best to pass the preliminary examination on your first try."

Sun Tai scoffed, "A fool's dream."

Zhou Wanwan couldn't be bothered with these people. She turned and went into her study. She had too much to learn every day and couldn't afford to waste time.

When she finished studying, she discovered that Eldest Master Cui and Second Master Cui had arrived outside.

Eldest Master Cui looked at Zhou Wanwan and said, "You're quite serious! You're actually still studying."

Second Master Cui looked at Zhou Wanwan and said, "You little girl, you've been living a pretty comfortable life, eating and drinking for free in our house!"

Zhou Wanwan nodded and said:

"Then it's all thanks to you guys for bringing me back, isn't it?"

"If they don't bring me back, I won't be living such a good life."

Second Master Cui was so angry his nose almost crooked. "You little brat, you're really going to drive me crazy! You've come to the Cui Family to enjoy yourself, but you haven't done a single chore!"

Zhou Wanwan looked at him and said, "Oh! You mean your illness? It can't be treated."

Second Master Cui frowned and asked, "Is it that you can't watch it, or that you don't want to watch it?"

Zhou Wanwan looked at Second Master Cui seriously and said:

"I can't watch it, and I don't want to watch it. I don't even know you. You kidnapped me here."

Do you really expect me to treat you for free? What kind of dream are you having?

Second Master Cui gritted his teeth in anger. "Fine, you win! Men, throw Zhou Wanwan into the side courtyard and let her fend for herself. She wants to take the imperial examinations? Dream on!"

Second Master Cui then said, "Find dozens of people to watch over her and make sure she doesn't leave the side courtyard."

After saying that, Second Master Cui and his men left.

Zhou Wanwan followed the Cui Family steward directly to the side courtyard.

The steward of the Cui Family escorted her to a side courtyard and then left.

Zhou Wanwan was helpless; she hadn't expected that after going around in circles, she would end up back in the secluded courtyard.

The area outside the side courtyard is indeed quite desolate, but the area inside is quite nice!

Zhou Wanwan returned to her room and said, "This tiny Cui Family thinks they can trap me?"

The Old Scholar Tree chuckled, "The Cui Family family has a good meal today; it's time to eat."

Braised venison ribs, stewed pheasant in an iron pot, squirrel-shaped mandarin fish, crispy roast duck, braised pork knuckle, cold shredded venison ear, crab meat and fish maw stew, braised sea cucumber with scallions, steamed black tiger prawns with garlic, pan-fried swimming crab, crispy roasted yellow croaker, stir-fried squid rolls with fresh bamboo shoots, clam and tofu soup...

The more Zhou Wanwan ate, the more familiar it seemed. "This tastes... it's probably not from our family's kitchen, is it?"

The Old Scholar Tree nodded and said, "That's right, all the vegetables today are from our family. They had someone cook them and then deliver them over."

Zhou Wanwan ate her own cooking and said, "It's so delicious. Homemade food is always the best."

The Old Scholar Tree rambled on and on:

"I just received news that your grandparents have arrived, as well as your third uncle's family."

We've already checked into an inn Yanmen Pass, and tomorrow we're heading to the city lord's mansion.

Zhou Wanwan frowned and asked, "What are they doing at the border?"

The Old Scholar Tree said, "Naturally, they heard that the War God Hall recently opened, and they want to get a share of the profits."

Zhou Wanwan said, "These days, the War God Hall is dropping amazing loot every day; our Yanmen Pass is almost overflowing."

Who made the War God Hall so close to Yanmen Pass and Crushed Stone Fort?

Therefore, both places are now overcrowded.

The first floor of the War God Hall has been open for more than half a month, but its popularity is only increasing.

Because the War God Hall drops an overwhelming amount of equipment, herbs, and gold and silver treasures.

Moreover, it doesn't refresh at fixed intervals.

If you keep searching every day, you will find something.

Now, an entrance fee is charged to enter the War God Hall.

Each time you enter the War God Hall, you must pay ten coins.

Ten coins isn't much; even ordinary people could go in and find some.

Most importantly, many ordinary people have recently made a fortune in the War God Hall.

One of the beggars spent 10 coins to enter the War God Hall, originally just wanting to try his luck.

Unexpectedly, they found a small box in the War God Hall containing two pieces of gold and a ginseng root, making them incredibly wealthy.

And this isn't the only example.

The War God Hall is like a lottery; some people become rich overnight, and naturally, others follow suit.

Old Madam Zhou must have heard the news, which is why she came.

Zhou Wanwan sneered, "Then my grandma will definitely come looking for trouble again."

She had barely finished speaking when she heard a commotion outside.

Zhou Wanwan stood on the branches of the Old Scholar Tree and saw a group of people rushing in from outside.

"Who are these people?"

The Old Scholar Tree said:

"People of the Sun Family, why do you think Second Master Sun would sign a contract with you?!"

He was just thinking of having you killed so he could inherit your wealth.

Zhou Wanwan said speechlessly, "The Sun Family is too wicked."

I saw more than a hundred people surrounded by hundreds of trees.

The trees said, "Go! One bite and it's crunchy!"

"It's so delicious and smells amazing! These people all seem to know kung fu."

The Old Scholar Tree also rolled three, and ate them with great relish:

"The Sun Family is really good; every person they sent is highly skilled in martial arts."

I heard the Sun Family owns a jade mine and a gold mine. Why don't we go and rob them?

Zhou Wanwan nodded and said, "Good idea! I just don't know how the jade and gold mines are."

The Old Scholar Tree chuckled, "We'll find out when we get there. You eat dinner first, then rest for a while, and we'll set off around midnight."

What Zhou Wanwan is lacking right now is jade, so this is a good idea.

Zhou Wanwan ate with relish, but Old Madam Cui nearly went crazy in the front hall.

"What did you say? One table of dishes is missing?"

The maid below nodded and said, "Yes, Madam, the dishes delivered from the restaurant today were supposed to be for two tables, but now there's only one table left."

Old Madam Cui said, "Someone come here! Investigate who did this? Why are the vegetables always missing?"

Unfortunately, it couldn't be found at all.

The entire Cui Family now avoids Cui Wenyuan like the plague, and Cui Wenyuan hasn't even had dinner yet, but unexpectedly, several dishes have fallen from the sky.

He stared blankly at the dishes on the table:

Abalone stewed with free-range chicken, crab roe braised with venison, braised prawns, squirrel-shaped mandarin fish, stir-fried fresh fern mushrooms, and clear chicken soup with fish maw and scallops.

Where did all these dishes come from? Did Master send them over?