The fate was changed, the mistress of the Hou family was slapped in the face and made money to win

Chapter 189 Selecting a Jianghu

The other two didn't look as rough as Shi Wu.

One of them was a little older and didn't hold any weapon in his hands.

The other one was a young man, who looked the most like a guard. He stood there with his head slightly lowered, holding a portable wooden box in his hand, with no one knowing what was inside.

Noticing Jiang Suining looking at the box, he explained, "Miss, my name is Lin Jie. I like to study some clever gadgets. The things in this box are all tools that I'll use."

"I see." Jiang Suining nodded and looked away.

"Sui Ning, your father has seen these three warriors. They are all good at martial arts. Who do you want to choose?"

Jiang Suining thought for a moment, "Since you are all from the martial arts world, why are you willing to be guards for others? If you are only here for the money, then I want to know why you are short of money."

The three of them looked at each other, and finally the older one spoke first: "As a Jianghu man, although I like freedom, I also have a family to support. I can earn some money as a bodyguard to support my family."

Jiang Zhitong and Zheng nodded in their hearts when they heard this reason.

People who need to support a family will certainly feel more down-to-earth when doing chores.

Jiang Suining didn't say much, but looked at Shi Wu and Lin Jie, "What about you two?"

"I'm tired of wandering around and want to find a place to settle down. If the young lady is willing to let me be a guard, I will definitely do my best." Lin Jie said. Not only did he look the most like a guard among the four, but his words also sounded very sincere.

When it was Shi Wu's turn, he only said, "Pay back your debt."

"What debt?" Zheng asked.

"interest."

As soon as these words were spoken, Zheng and Jiang Zhitong instinctively excluded him.

However, Jiang Zhitong still asked one more question, "Does Shi Zhuangshi have family to take care of?"

If it is because of a family member's illness or something like that, then it is understandable.

"No." Shi Wu shook his head, "I don't have any family."

Hearing this, Jiang Zhitong and Zheng gave up completely and focused their attention on the middle-aged man and Lin Jie.

Both of them seem to be suitable, and Suining should choose between them.

Jiang Suining asked the two of them a few more questions, and finally, chose Lin Jie.

Jiang Zhitong had already asked someone to prepare the money in advance, so even if the other two were not selected, they would still be thanked for making the trip.

Shi Wu looked at Jiang Suining, as if he still wanted to fight for it, with hesitation showing on his dark face, but in the end he held his words back.

When the servant handed over the silver, he accidentally tripped and fell towards Shi Wu.

Shi Wu held the man with one hand, and at the same time, with his other hand, he turned the big knife with the blade facing outward and pointed it towards himself.

Noticing this action, Jiang Suining raised his eyebrows slightly.

Although Shi Wu looks big and strong, he is actually a meticulous person.

Seeing the two of them taking the silver and leaving, Jiang Suining said, "Master Shi, wait a moment."

Shi Wu stopped and looked at Jiang Suining in confusion.

"Can I ask why Mr. Shi wants to borrow money at interest?"

"Healing."

"For yourself?"

"No, give it to my eldest brother's parents."

This was beyond Jiang Zhitong's and the others' expectations. "Didn't you say you have no family?"

"He is not my biological brother. We were from the same village when we were children. Later he joined the army and died on the battlefield a few years ago." When mentioning the word "battlefield", Shi Wu's eyes showed some longing.

Jiang Suining immediately caught this look and asked, "Do you also want to join the army?"

"Of course, a real man should go to the battlefield to defend his country!"

"So how much silver do you owe in total?" It was Zheng who asked the question.

Shi Wu frowned, "I only borrowed 80 taels originally, but I didn't pay it back later. Over the years, the interest has compounded, and now it's 400 taels."

"Didn't the person who lent you the money give you trouble for not paying it back for a few years?"

"Of course there are, but..." Shi Wu gestured with the big knife in his hand, "But they can't beat me. I beat the debt collectors so badly that they pissed and pissed themselves."

"Then why do you want to return them?" Zheng asked again.

"It is only natural to pay back debts. Even though I beat them, they still have to pay back the money they owe." Shi Wu said without hesitation.

Jiang Suining smiled. These words sounded righteous.

Soon, another person was sent out of the house, and Lin Jie was also taken away temporarily to familiarize himself with the environment.

However, Shi Wu was kept by Jiang Suining.

"Sui Ning, if you want to keep Shi Zhuangshi, that's fine. There's no limit on the number of guards anyway." Jiang Zhitong said.

Zheng also agreed.

Although this Shi Zhuangshi looks a bit ferocious, judging from what he just said, he is actually an upright and good person.

Shi Wu looked at Jiang Suining and some hope arose in his heart.

Although he didn't want to be a bodyguard, the interest was increasing. If he couldn't solve this problem, he couldn't join the army with peace of mind.

This guard gets fifty taels of silver a month. If he saves up a little, he might be able to pay off the debt next year.

Of course, if the other party is willing to keep him, he will definitely protect Miss Jiang during this period. After all, money cannot be taken for free!

"No, I don't mean that." Jiang Suining shook his head.

Hearing this, Shi Wu was a little disappointed, but he didn't insist. He clasped his hands again and bowed to say goodbye, preparing to leave and find other work.

"Stop." Jiang Suining called Shi Wu again, and Xier, who had just been whispered by Jiang Suining to go back and get the money, also came over.

Jiang Suining took the banknote from Xier and handed it to Shi Wu.

"This is five hundred taels of silver, for Shi Zhuangshi."

Shi Wu was stunned, and when he came to his senses, he immediately said, "I can't have it."

Since we don't keep him as a guard, there's no point in him taking the money for free.

"No need to refuse. According to the age requirement for joining the army, you seem to have almost reached the maximum age."

Beiyang State stipulated that, except for special circumstances, the age of those joining the army must not exceed thirty-five years old.

Shi Wu frowned and nodded, "Yes, there are still three years."

"If you fail to earn four hundred taels of silver in these three years and miss the opportunity, it would be a pity."

It seems that Shi Wu is not suitable to be a security guard. After all, he is doing business. It would be a bit scary if he was followed by such a rough guard when he went in and out.

But just now, when Shi Wu supported the servant, he carefully turned the blade. And when he just entered the garden, after he spoke to him, he immediately realized that he might scare him, and then he smiled. Regardless of whether this smile was a little stiff, it at least showed that he was rough but meticulous.

If such a person joins the army, he might really be able to make a good career.