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In the inner courtyard of Fengcheng County's County Office, faint music drifted through the air. In the center of the room, several enchanting women danced gracefully, yet Huo Zhenyan appeared listless.
He lazily summarized, "This county magistrate is mediocre, lacking any real force; he's easy to control, no need to take him seriously."
Were these people so idle that they had come to seek him out for the new magistrate? And they chose such outdated performances. Huo Zhenyan waved his hand dismissively, his arm moving carelessly. "I've found a few new girls; you should go train them. It's boring to keep watching these same ones."
A few men laughed and chatted, while Huo Zhenyan interjected occasionally, his expression indifferent.
Ma Tianjin, who was eavesdropping, felt as if he might explode with anger. His hands clenched tightly into fists, and his body trembled slightly.
What did he mean by "mediocre, lacking any real force"? This was too much! He shouldn't think Ma Tianjin was easy to bully; he had a temper too! He was determined to expose Huo Zhenyan's true nature and make him regret his disdain today!
Fuming, Ma Tianjin stomped his foot in frustration, forgetting that he was peeking from the roof. Suddenly, with a loud thud, he fell into the hall below, the music abruptly stopping.
The fall nearly broke his bones. Ma Tianjin grimaced in pain, clutching his backside and groaning.
Huo Zhenyan's lips twitched. "Sir, how did you end up here?"
"Uh..." Would anyone believe he was there to clean the roof?
Ma Tianjin glanced at the well-known figures in Fengcheng County and swallowed hard before saying awkwardly, "Well, I just came to say hello. I don't know anyone here yet."
Huo Zhenyan squinted his eyes in disbelief, suspicion filling his gaze.
Ignoring him, Ma Tianjin greeted those around him. He was determined to infiltrate the enemy and dismantle their illegal organization from within!
After a round of greetings, Huo Zhenyan suddenly grabbed him by the collar with an unhappy expression and began to push him outside. Turning his head to the crowd, he said, "That's enough for today. You all can head back."
Ma Tianjin felt embarrassed.
"Hey, I haven't finished talking yet..."
A cold glare from Master Huo made Master Ma immediately retract his head and lean back slightly.
Huo Zhenyan stared at him with innocent eyes, momentarily taken aback. Had he underestimated him?
He might not be the smartest, but he had guts. Moreover, although the County Magistrate appeared weak and frail, he had a delicate face that some people found appealing... At first glance, he seemed harmless, but Ma Tianjin knew he could bite.
"Are you Ma Tianjin?"
Ma Tianjin looked up at him.
Huo Zhenyan smiled warmly as he gazed at him. "I'll remember you."
Ma Tianjin stood there in shock.
What did he mean by that?
He had been here for so many days, and Master Huo still hadn't remembered him?!
This was too much!
Was his presence really that insignificant...?
Initially, he felt a pang of sadness at being overlooked, but soon Ma Tianjin found it hard to hold himself together.
Master Huo suddenly started taking care of him, bringing him deeper into the countryside to understand the people's lives—essentially attending various banquets and feasting, which made Master Ma's face noticeably fuller.
Everyone had heard of the new County Magistrate's Wife, who seemed like a celestial being, but little was known about this new magistrate. Now he frequently appeared in public, maintaining a harmonious relationship with Master Huo as they both worked towards the prosperity of Fengcheng County... How delightful, how commendable...
However, Ma Tianjin did not share this sentiment; he only knew that if things continued like this, he would meet an early demise.
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