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Gu Shengting received the land deed and, smiling, invited Fu Zhiwen, "Many thanks to Lord Fu for your magnanimity today, otherwise I wouldn't have obtained this land deed of over a hundred acres. I've reserved a table at the restaurant; may I have the honor of inviting Lord Fu for a few drinks?"
"I appreciate Landlord Gu's kind offer, but I am overwhelmed with official duties and regretfully won't be able to join for drinks," Fu Zhiwen replied, his expression stern, clearly in a foul mood.
Gu Shengting chuckled indifferently, "What a pity! However, duty comes first. Another day, when the opportunity arises, I'll treat Lord Fu to a few drinks."
This Lord Fu seemed displeased, indicating that he had understood, to some extent, the principle that even a powerful figure should not easily challenge a local tyrant. Otherwise, he wouldn't have compromised, albeit reluctantly, yet still granting some face to him.
Gu Shengting believed that one day, Fu Zhiwen would board his ship.
