a very dark dark guard

Chapter 211 Investment Consultants
Lao Xu is a master of accounting, good at mental calculation, faster than abacus, and the accuracy rate is 100%.

The guard Xin reconciled with the team leader below. Before they could use the abacus to figure out the result, Old Xu had already given the correct number.

After sweeping the yard, he sat at the door of the office to rest, and he answered casually when he heard the accounts being settled inside.

This is the sum of more than a dozen or nearly a hundred groups of numbers, and it takes a while to figure it out.

But Lao Xu gave the answer immediately after they reported the number.

The guard Xin added it again according to the calculation, and sure enough, the number was not bad.

I was not there at the time, and the group leaders of each group didn't care.

The guard Xin, however, was obsessed with it. When I returned to the office in the evening to listen to his work report, I specifically mentioned Lao Xu's skills.

The next day, I called Lao Xu to the office and tested him several times. After confirming that he was a real mental math genius, I assigned him to the accounting team.

When Lu Xiaoxia learned about this, he went to the river to fish a bucket of shrimp and gave it to me, saying that it was a gift to thank me for promoting Lao Xu.

"As long as he is a person with real ability and hard work, he has the most suitable position." I didn't accept the thank you gift, and asked him and Lao Xu to have extra meals at night. They have suffered a lot in the prison, and the big pot on the island just needs to be full.

It's hard to order the whole 'meat', just keep it for yourself.

"Well, I believe the owner of the island is Lord Qingtian!"

"Don't use adjectives indiscriminately, pick more hickory nuts to eat, and nourish your brain."

"Oh~" Lu Xiaoxia scratched his head habitually, grinning happily.

He said that Lao Xu was envied by his colleagues before, and he was "assigned" to Zhuangzi by setting up a frame.

Otherwise, with Lao Xu's ability, it's no problem to be the accountant at the master's house.

He has always stood up for the old Xu, but year after year, Xiao Xu has become the old Xu, and the chance to find his "talent" again is getting slimmer and slimmer.

"Life is a long journey, until the last breath, who knows what will happen." I didn't expect to travel to this world and meet these people.

"I will work hard and never give up until the last moment."

Lu Xiaoxia ran away with the bucket, I just said casually, did I inadvertently teach him a lesson?
Lu Xiaoxia's work became more and more serious, almost to the point of meticulousness.

Old Xu put on new work clothes, and bowed in my office before going to work.

This action was full of emotions, he didn't say a word, but his back was straighter than before.

I don't need him to talk, and I know his emotions.

It probably means 'thank you for your kindness'.

For me, work is work, and whoever is suitable will do it. I am not doing charity.

But they got a second chance in life, a fresh start, and I can totally understand the excitement.

The prisoners sent by Haixianbao and other countries are slaves instead of pirates. If nothing happens, they will spend the rest of their lives on the island.

The original country, monarch, and yamen no longer have the right to control them.

Their life, death and future are all in my hands.

Of course, I use talents as soon as I find them, and I have no scruples. I am not afraid that talents will be lost if they are well cultivated.

The lord of Haixian Castle is also relatively good. There are no old or weak among the pirates, and most of the prisoners he sends are young and middle-aged. Occasionally, there are a few elderly people who are healthy and free of any diseases.

Ah Jing's craftsmanship is also praised by everyone among the carpenters. He used the rest time to make a dressing box with the remaining wood on the construction site. There is also a pair of combs in it, which are divided into men's and women's styles. There is a small hanger for earrings inside the box. Very delicate.

There are engraved patterns on the inside and outside of the box, with a simple and elegant style. He finished it and sent it to my office, saying that he thanked me for giving him the opportunity to regain his old skills.

The box is unisex, so it’s not just for me, Yunzhou can also be used.

It's just that he can't get the best wood at present, so he made it with other materials first.

If there is a chance in the future, he will definitely make another best set for me.

It is impossible to set a precedent for receiving gifts. Although he really wants to thank him, I am afraid that someone will follow suit and cause trouble.

But there is no need to return it. I asked the guard Xin to send him money, and said that I like his works very much. Wood is not worth a few dollars, but his craftsmanship is precious.

In this way, he can also receive private work while on the island, and I allow him to earn some extra money without delaying his work.

He is particularly good at making delicate and complicated small wooden products. Among the carpenters on the island, there is no one who is good at this kind of technology. The women entrust him to make combs and some daily necessities. It can be seen that he really loves this line of work.

Considering the needs of the people on the island, the boat goes out to sea every week and brings back many daily necessities, which can be purchased by those in need.

Working on the island only includes food and lodging. You have to buy the soap locusts for laundry and the rice, oil and salt for cooking.

One family wanted a bottle of vinegar, and the other a bag of salt. There was no way to ask someone to bring back such trivial things.

When the big ship goes out, it purchases whole boxes and jars, and sells them separately when it comes back.

To build a city on the island, shops are a must.

According to the drawings drawn by Mr. Kang, there is room for road construction, and the shops on both sides will be built first.

The dirt road can be walked when it is not raining, and work will be stopped when it rains.

The hired workers think about how to work, but I, the boss, have to think about how to make money, and I can't just sit and eat!

I sold the precious medicinal materials I brought from the north, and the businessman the mate brought here also arrived.

He just brought one back, and I was slightly disappointed.

This single seedling gave me a 'surprise' immediately after meeting.

"She is the island owner? Doesn't look like a good person!"

The businessman brought back by the mate was a 'vagrant' about 30 years old.

He was dressed in tatters and his hair was oily to the rolling felt.

A charcoal pencil is used as a hairpin, and a pair of hole shoes are exposed to the toes.

I said in my heart: Do you think I am not a good person?Then you read it right!

"That's right, I'm not a good person." I nodded sincerely.

The first mate quickly calmed down the atmosphere, and said with a smile: "The island owner, calm down, he is where he is today, all because of this mouth, and I don't know how many times he has been beaten for this, but I promise, you will have no problem doing business!"

"No problem? If he scolds all the clients away, is it okay?"

"No, no, no, it's definitely not good to talk about business. His unique skill is to look at the market."

"How do you look at the market?"

"He said that this year, the price of something will increase, and it can be sold for a lot of money, and the price will increase. According to what he said, stock up and make money."

"Oh? So amazing?"

"Really, if the island owner doesn't believe it, let him try it for a month. If his prediction is not accurate within a month, you can beat him up and throw him into the sea to feed the fish."

"My judgment is never wrong."

"Ok, deal."

"Thank you Island Master for giving him this opportunity!"

The first mate's reaction was more intense than that of a tramp, the corners of his mouth almost reached his ears.

"Is he your relative?" I asked.

"My cousin, but there is no one in his family. Before she died, my mother took my hand and asked me to help him more. His parents are dead, and he has no brothers or sisters. He is in his thirties, and he doesn't even have a home."成，根本没姑娘敢嫁他，他在外边见天挨揍。”

"If you need it, come to me, and I can help you dumb him down, as long as you can predict the market and write."

"No, no, no! You are merciful. He is not good at talking about marriage. If he becomes dumb, he will really not be able to find a wife. I have failed my aunt."

"The trial period only includes room and board. You can find Uncle Zhang, who is in charge of the dormitory, and arrange a place for him."

"I told you that there is no show, and she didn't ask me what my name is. It must be because of your face. I'm sorry to evict me directly. I plan to take me in for a month before eviction."

The two walked out of the office, and the homeless man held back his words for a long time before speaking.

"Don't be beautiful, who is the island owner? Face? Huh, if she is not satisfied, no one will introduce you, let alone kick you out, or just kill you and use it as fertilizer for the vegetable field. possible."

"After that...wouldn't it be like accompanying a king like a tiger? Or accompanying a great tyrant!"

"Hush! Shut up, you will know after a long time, how terrible the island owner is, but as long as you work hard, she will not treat you badly, you can control your mouth, I really annoyed the island owner, not to give you a beating For such a simple thing, your life would be worse than death."

"Got it, I'll try my best, don't I take care of the meal? When will the meal be served?"

The two gradually walked away, and the guard Xin kept holding back his laughter.

His desk is in the corner opposite me, closer to the door.

He really heard what the first mate and the tramp said.

"Very good, just promote me like this in the future." I picked up the ledger and looked through it carefully.

I didn't ask the homeless man's name because I knew what his name was.

Not only know his name, but also heard of him.

The chief mate didn't say that he had the ability to predict the market at first, but after meeting him and matching his age, he could basically be sure.

Ten years ago, a strange man appeared along the coast. He said that he would make a lot of money by selling whatever he sold.

Of course, his prediction has nothing to do with metaphysics such as psychics. His brain has its own system, and it will predict the shortage of commodities in the next year or even the next few years based on this year's trade information.

He was never in one place, and the humanoid computer had no one else to feed him data, so he had to gather information by himself.

His ability was favored by others, and he spent a lot of money to hire him back to the government to specialize in forecasting "investment" projects. At first, the company really made a few fortunes, but later he was killed, and his head was almost beheaded.

Treasures in human form are also treasures, and treasures that can make money are the targets of competition for merchants.

Some people pay a lot of money to invite him, and some people pay double, triple, or ten times to pry him away.

Once the scramble starts, no one can control the situation.

In the end, there was a vicious incident of hiring a killer to assassinate a business opponent.

His human-shaped cornucopia is a disaster.

The government put him in jail on the charge of "deceived words to confuse the public".

The story of wealthy coastal businessmen assassinating each other was widely spread at that time.

He also became famous, and for a while, no one didn't know that there was an investment "magic stick" named Shang Liang.

No one knows what happened to him after he was imprisoned. Now it seems that he has recovered a small life, but his life is not satisfactory.

The first officer also said that many people wanted to hire him, but he ran away in anger.

Perhaps it was a shadow left by the year. When he made investment forecasts for businessmen, he always used a habitual venomous tongue. It may be a subconscious self-protection behavior, hoping to push away those who may hurt him.

But in order to eat, he had to continue rolling in this industry.

He won't change to another job.

The first officer told me that Shang Liang had tried many jobs, but in the end he was dismissed as mentally retarded.

He was born to eat this bowl of rice, but unfortunately he has never met a suitable boss.

In fact, Shang Liang also has a metaphysical part, he can't invest by himself.

Guard Jia had all his information the second day he landed on the island in Shangliang.

Apart from what the original body heard and what the chief mate said, there are other secrets that I don't know.

For example, if he has such a skill, why doesn't he invest in it himself?Even by borrowing printing and sub-money, you can get rich overnight and become a business tycoon.

The answer is that he can't make predictions for himself, and it's guaranteed to be inaccurate if he makes a hard test.

For this reason, he also paid a painful price, and his leg was broken by the creditor when the investment failed.

Later, he suggested that the creditors hoard grain, and the next year the creditors made a fortune, and his debts were written off.

He was afraid that the creditor would "take it by force", so he ran away in time, and since then he dared not show his true colors to others, and was as dirty as a tramp all day long.

The first officer advised him to come to the island, at least he would do something for me, and no one of his colleagues could assassinate me.

The chief mate praised me as a capable boss who puts great value on talents and protects them.

To be honest, if he can make money for me, I will naturally protect his life and property.

As soon as the gong sounded for dinner, everyone in the office building went downstairs to eat in the cafeteria.

The third floor is just me and the guard Xin. The downstairs is the accounting office, Mr. Kang’s office and several main departments. The first floor has the guard room, cleaning room, and utility room.

The office building has three floors. According to my proposal, there are public toilets on each floor, which are located at both ends of the aisle.

There is a water storage tank on the top of the squatting pit, and it cannot be flushed automatically, but must be done manually, but in this world, it is already a very hygienic condition.

The sewage will flow down to the basement and fall into a big bucket. Every night, someone will take the big bucket away and concentrate on making fertilizer.

The life here cannot be improved in a day, and many things that modern people are used to cannot be done here.

For example, the water heater can’t be installed on my tree house, and I have to build a bathroom under the tree. I said that I can use it instead, but the guard Xin refused to agree, and insisted on building two rooms, separated by eight feet.

There is a stove in the bathroom, and it will not be cold even if you burn it in winter.

Besides, Yun Zhou and I climbed the tree with lightness kung fu, and entered the house with two swishes, there was no inconvenience.

A well was drilled next to the old tree, and the guard Xin did not need to go too far to fetch water from the river for cooking.

The process of accumulating more and more is very fulfilling. Everything in front of me is exactly the retirement life I want.

Yun Zhou came back from participating in the Pirate Trial Conference and brought us special snacks from various countries.

He didn't go out this time just to join in the fun, he also contacted some subordinates hiding in the dark.

He knew that I planned to choose a place to open a store, and I wanted to sell things on the island, and the traffic was inconvenient to use the island as a store.

The retail industry, in particular, needs to have stores on shore.

Kojima then makes regular deliveries to the stores.

Yun Zhou contacted his subordinates to help me find several stores with all the staff and shelves.

He gave me the address, and then he looked at the island, and I went ashore to look at the shop.

There really must be one person left on the island to sit in charge, and prisoners and sailors can only deal with ordinary bandits.

Really go to a group of martial arts masters, they give it all for nothing.

I left the island by boat and went to the shore to look at the shop at the address Yun Zhou gave me.

I can rest assured that the ones he chose are all Jipuwangpu.

The biggest store is in Huacheng. I brought Jia the guard on this trip. I need him to go out to inquire about news and give full play to his strengths.

(End of this chapter)