Chapter 1419 – Earthquake in the Live Stream (Part 11)
“The cafeteria lady”: I disagree! When it comes to scheming, the anchor is the real ancestor, right?
Does a low-tier schemer really catch her interest?
I deeply suspect this is the main reason Jiang Pengji prefers practical types!
Before long, this comment racked up tens of thousands of likes and climbed to the trending list.
Jiang Pengji: “…”
These dried fish have gone too far! Does she look like the kind of person full of bad intentions?
Clearing her throat, Jiang Pengji managed to suppress the awkwardness of being called out like that.
She highly affirmed the speculations of those few serious dried fish, choosing to ignore the “unserious” comments.
“Old Driver isn’t wrong; that’s generally how it is,” Jiang Pengji propped her chin. “I just need practical types! Those who are cunning and scheming seem to just waste my salary and occupy space without contributing. What use do I have for them? If there are too many troublemakers stirring up internal strife, it’ll ruin the morale, and it’s hard to lead a scattered crowd.”
It’s not that schemers are useless, but for Jiang Pengji at this stage, their value is just too meager.
From any angle, she appreciates practical types more.
Because real business revives a nation!
Jiang Pengji rarely names names, so she naturally had no idea that the old dried fish was jumping up with joy, nearly splitting their face with a grin.
“Old Driver Alliance”: Waaaaah, the anchor’s voice is so nice; it feels like Cupid and the matchmaker are blessing me at the same time!
Mom, did you hear that?
My crush for ten years is finally showing me some affection; she called me Old Driver!
The dried fish’s heart was screaming with excitement.
“Zhuo Jiu Yi Bei Jia Wan Li”: Come on, you’re one of the ancient bosses in the live stream, have a little restraint.
The non-named dried fish wore a smiling face, but in their heart, they were burning with jealousy, the comments filled with [Biting Teeth in Jealousy] emojis.
Five hundred thousand dried fish, why does that person get special treatment?
This luck is even more envy-inducing than winning five hundred thousand in a lottery!
No matter how lucky the dried fish are, they can never compete with Jiang Pengji.
While she was fretting over candidates, the next day, Feng Ren came to pay a visit, gently suggesting that Feng Jue recommend talents for her.
Jiang Pengji’s hand trembled in surprise, her eyebrows raised, making her address to Feng Jue more friendly.
“Huai Zhen’s classmate?”
Jiang Pengji, being someone who holds grudges, used to refer to Feng Jue as “Feng Sanlang” due to his indifferent attitude towards her.
Now that Feng Jue was being kind to her, a change in attitude was warranted.
Feng Ren noticed nothing, chuckling, “My son holds that person in high regard, so he shouldn’t be lacking.”
Jiang Pengji asked, “Where is that person?”
If he lived super far away, it could take two to three months just to send a letter back and forth, which would waste time.
Since Feng Ren came to see Jiang Pengji, he naturally knew the person’s general location.
Funny enough, that person was from Yangshan in Shanyang County, descended from several generations of agricultural officials, so tracking them down would be easy.
“So, he’s from the same town as the teacher? If he possesses true talent and learning, I’d like to recruit him,” Jiang Pengji said with a smile, then showed a slight frown as she continued, “There’s one thing the teacher might not know. This recruitment concerns the people’s livelihood; candidates must be chosen with care. I would like to go see him personally, but unfortunately, I’m too busy with trivial matters…”
Go see him personally?
Feng Ren was taken aback and clicked his tongue secretly.
Just an agricultural talent, and you’d need a noble lord to show up in person?
To make that trip personally for a talent shows that her next actions will be incredibly significant, possibly shifting the power dynamics completely!
In an instant, Feng Ren’s mind flashed through several thoughts.
Jiang Pengji seemed oblivious, continuing, “By the way, the branch of Golden Scales Academy in Shanyang County is also about to break ground…”
Feng Ren quickly understood, forcing a smile as he said, “Lord Lan Ting is too busy, I fear he can’t manage that personally. If you don’t mind my old age and ineptitude, I can take charge of it. Coincidentally, I’ll also head to Shanyang County to oversee the construction of the branch; I can handle both matters on my way.”
Except for Cheng Cheng, Feng Ren, Yuan Jing, and Wan Xuan, these renowned scholars and individuals aren’t technically Jiang Pengji’s subordinates, so she can’t just command them. For matters like the Golden Scales Academy branch, she and these educational leaders would need to discuss and negotiate, no high-handed decisions allowed.
Wanting to task Feng Ren with a trip meant Jiang Pengji also had to exert “subtle hints.”
Feng Ren, being perceptive, picked up on it and agreed, while those who weren’t perceptive could play dumb.
Fortunately, Feng Ren did not refuse, instead chuckling in acceptance.
“Thank you for your understanding, I’ll go write a letter.”
Finally unable to contain his curiosity, Feng Ren asked, “Just an ordinary agricultural person, even if he has remarkable talent, it doesn’t warrant this level of caution from Lord Lan Ting. I’m puzzled, may I ask why you value him so highly?”
Jiang Pengji replied, “This person could potentially benefit countless common people, alleviating famine. Not to mention just sending a letter for recruitment; personally going wouldn’t be too much.”
Feng Ren was feeling anxious inside.
He was a bit uneasy!
Could his unreliable son really recommend someone capable of living up to Jiang Pengji’s high hopes?
Talents aren’t picked randomly; if the recommended person has no real ability, it would tarnish the guarantor’s reputation.
He pondered, “In that case, I’ll run this trip for Lord Lan Ting; if that person truly possesses talent, I’ll bring him back.”
Feng Ren was also a sly old fox, so he didn’t overpromise, leaving plenty of room to back out.
If the person has talent, bring him back; if not, just leave it alone—can’t blame him for that.
Jiang Pengji saw through his act but kept quiet, smiling without a word.
Not only did she give Feng Ren the recruitment letter, but she also handed over her drafts of agricultural manuscripts.
If that person has a good head on their shoulders, they’d surely see the value in those drafts.
If not, Jiang Pengji wouldn’t need to waste her feelings.
Throughout this exchange, the dried fish in the live stream were the most shocked—
“Picking at my feet while eating”: Keyboard warriors typing 666 for the anchor; looks like she’s the chosen one, whatever she wants comes to her!
Just yesterday they were worrying about farming people; today Feng Ren shows up delivering a pillow. What could be more impressive than that?
“Li Ren Chou Chang”: Feng Ren’s slick moves are winning hearts everywhere.
Jiang Pengji looked at the screen full of 666 comments, chuckling in disbelief, quietly analyzing the potential intentions behind Feng Ren’s actions.
As she lost herself in thought, the live stream comments suddenly shifted directions.
By the time she realized, an avalanche of exclamation marks was about to drown her.
“What just happened?”
“Stowaway Non-Money”: Anchor, check the live stream!
The live stream?
What’s going on in the live stream?
Jiang Pengji was puzzled, carefully searched for any changes in the live stream, and then discovered a new announcement.
“In appreciation for the support from the audience over the years, we have unlocked the ‘Dreaming Back a Thousand Years’ segment in the live stream, welcoming both new and old viewers to participate actively!”
What in the world?
Jiang Pengji frowned, hardly expecting the System to be made into fodder for a divine blade, causing her to face issues!
