glanced at Zong Hu's face, and indeed it wasn't looking good. Her brows furrowed as well.It seems that Brother Zong Hu isn't stupid either, he can see it now, rightSince they claimed not to believe i...After lunch, I watched as the day was about to end.

Fang Jinshi still remembered she was here to raise funds.

She ran back to the county government office. The establishment of the Chamber of Commerce couldn't do without the support of the government, so she had to find the magistrate to ask for funding.

Actually, she had been wanting money from him yesterday evening. Seeing Pan Zhi-an only eating dinner late at night after finishing their business talk, she then saw him casually picking up a document and reading it.

He was so busy that Fang Jinshu felt awkward opening her mouth.

Before she went out, she scurried into the kitchen and busied herself for half an hour, taking out some ingredients from the space and making three simple snacks.

A plate of egg and meat floss, two pieces of fatty and lean pork-stuffed buns, braised meat and anything else are ready-made because Zong Yu loves to eat them. Fang Jinxiu once bought a lot and stored them in the space, anyway, they wouldn't go bad.

There is also a yam, red date and goji berry pork rib soup.

Since this was a request for funding, the ingredients naturally had to be of higher quality. The soup noodles were made with spring water as well. Lord Pan's thin frame showed that he hadn't been eating properly for a long time and hadn't received good care, which led to his current state.

One can't be sure if there are any stomach ailments.

Fang Jinshu carried a lunch box and arrived at the yamen gate. It happened to be the time when the officials were leaving work.

When the constable saw Fang Jinshu arrive, his attitude was completely different from yesterday. He greeted her from afar.

"Well, well, if it isn't Miss Zong!"

"Are you here to see the magistrate Please come in, please come in, I'll lead the way."

Fang Jinshi had a little doubt. Was the yamen servant's attitude a bit too strange

He seemed to have known she was coming and had been waiting here all along.

"Old again."

She walked all the way to the inner courtyard, which was Pan Zhi'an's residence. The clerk led her to the entrance of the courtyard and stopped there.

"The master is in the study, Miss Zong, you may go in yourself."

After finishing his words, the officer left. Fang Jinshu raised an eyebrow and walked in.

As soon as she stepped into the study, Pan Zhi'an's voice rang out.

Here.

Please sit down.

< Pan Zhi'an was working at his desk, without even looking up. >

Didn't even raise her head and knew she was here

She said the gatekeeper had been unusually attentive to her today. It turned out that Pan Zhi'an had known she was coming all along.

Fan Jinxiu smiled and nodded, taking out the three snacks from the food box one by one and placing them on the table.

Originally, Pan Zhi'an intended to stand up only after finishing the official business in his hands. However, the tip of his nose suddenly caught a whiff of food fragrance.

He tried to focus and continue with his work, but the scent still distracted him.

After a long day of work, my stomach was growling in protest.

Pan Zhi'an put down his pen decisively and walked to the table.

"Has Lord Pan finished his official duties The people of Luoshui City are truly fortunate to have such a dedicated and conscientious magistrate as Lord Pan."

"Dad must be hungry after a long day's work."

"This is a small token of appreciation from a common woman. Please don't find it wanting, sir. Do give it a try"

She offered Pan Zhi'an a pair of clean chopsticks.

Pan Zhi'an calmly took it, he really didn't need to go against his own stomach and body.

He glanced at the three dishes on the table. Two of them were unfamiliar, and the other, it seemed, was soup.

He picked up a piece of rice noodle roll first and said casually.

"You're being so generous, there's no need for that. What can I do for you"

"As expected of an official," Fang Jinshu smiled.

"The establishment of the chamber of commerce still requires financial support."

"The common people are too poor, and I implore the esteemed adults to lend a helping hand and generously open your purses!"

The moment the rice noodle rolls entered my mouth, the aroma disappeared instantly.

Pan Zhi'an's face darkened. "I knew you would come to me again, and I guessed your purpose."

"I never expected Madam Zong to be so direct, openly asking me for money."compete with me!"Everyone immediately withdrew their gaze, continuing to bid as if nothing had happened."One thousand and one taels.""One thousand three hundred taels.""Fifteen hundred."The wealthy yo...