The errand today was at the behest of the County Magistrate, who was keen to curry favor with Manager Ma. He had instructed Cao Xingli to accompany the manager to Linjiang Village to process the land deeds.
Cao Xingli was overjoyed at the assignment. If he could get on the good side of Manager Ma—a man known to everyone in Linjiang County Town—his path forward would be much smoother.
Facing the young country lad before him, Cao Xingli dared not show any negligence, especially seeing how close the manager seemed to be with him. People say that flattery is a two-way street; if someone calls you "Lord," it’s because they are being tactful. If you actually believe it and start putting on airs, you’ve made a grave mistake.
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