My Promotion Story Through Time Travel

Chapter 156 Backer

Behind the carriage curtain, Hu Rongrong slowly recounted: "That cave is filled with women. In just over ten days, countless women have come and gone. Some who went out never came back, while others who came in never got out."

Lin Ziping didn't know what to say, and let out a deep sigh.

"I thought things would be better once I got out, but who knew that getting out... Ha... Maybe this is how my life will be." Hu Rongrong's voice was low. "If I hadn't met you, today would probably be my death day."

Lin Ziping didn't want to hear her dejected words: "The fact that you're alive today means you weren't meant to die. You're so young, and you've already lived a lifetime. Where did your courage to kill that scumbag go?!"

"Do you mean you want me to kill my father?" Hu Rongrong asked in surprise. "That...that's my father."

Lin Ziping quickly denied it, saying that instigating a crime is also a crime.

He then asked, "Where is your mother?"

Hu Rongrong mumbled, "She's gone."

"What?" Lin Ziping didn't hear clearly, but it didn't matter. He continued, "You're an only child, why do you want to find a son-in-law to live with you? Can't you take over your family business?"

“Woman…” Hu Rongrong said, “I can’t do it.”

"You came out of there without fear of death, so what's the harm in trying?" Lin Ziping raised the reins and shouted, "Giddy up!"

As the reins were lowered, the Wuling Hongguang sped off at breakneck speed.

It was already daylight when they arrived at Pingding Village. Lin Ziping went directly to Zhang Dashun, explained his purpose, and arranged for him to make preparations.

Hu Rongrong followed behind Lin Ziping with her face covered.

"The pharmacy doctors should arrive in a little while. First, arrange for someone to boil water. Then, divide the patients into several groups, starting with the sick, followed by the elderly, and finally the children," Lin Ziping said to Zhang Dashun.

Knowing the urgency of the situation, Zhang Dashun asked, "Officer Lin, where do you think would be a suitable place to arrange this?"

Lin Ziping thought for a moment and realized that Pingding Village did not have a small square, and the houses were all built together in a crowded manner.

"Zhang Ershun's house?" Lin Ziping thought for a moment and asked tentatively, "It's more spacious over there."

Zhang Dashun frowned: "Well, that place isn't really suitable, is it? Someone just died next door, and the house burned down. That's... that's not auspicious."

Lin Ziping nodded in agreement: "Where do you think it would be suitable?"

Zhang Dashun said, "Let's go to the village entrance. I'll arrange for more people to help."

"also."

After Lin Ziping agreed, Zhang Dashun left to prepare.

"Miss Hu, shall I have someone send you back to the city?" Lin Ziping asked Hu Rongrong.

"Officer Lin, when are you going back?" Hu Rongrong asked.

Lin Ziping thought for a moment. Although he didn't need to do the application of the medicine himself, he still needed to watch over it. So he said, "It should be in the afternoon."

“Then I’ll go back with you,” Hu Rongrong said. “I just heard that there was a murder in this village. Could you tell me about it, Officer Lin?”

Dai Qin's case is nearing its conclusion, and it caused quite a stir at the time, with almost everyone in Fuchun County, young and old, having heard about it.

So Lin Ziping picked out some non-confidential information to tell her.

After listening, Hu Rongrong seemed to be deep in thought, and after a long while, she said, "Such a thing actually exists in the world."

Lin Ziping looked at Hu Rongrong. She had just experienced a life-or-death situation that morning, but now she seemed to have figured it out. Her words and actions showed no trace of her previous breakdown.

Seeing this, Lin Ziping felt a little sorry for her. If she were in her own time, she would probably be worried about how much homework she had or how much pocket money she had.

“Miss Hu, since we’re free for now, let me show you around the village,” Lin Ziping suggested.

Hu Rongrong nodded and followed Lin Ziping around the village.

The air in the village was fresh in the morning, and the sounds of chickens and ducks could be heard from time to time. As the two passed by the villagers' houses, they were greeted by barking dogs.

Zhang Dashun was very efficient; in no time, almost every household was up and running.

Lin Ziping had stayed in Pingding Village for a while, and most of the villagers knew him. Although he was wearing a mask, they still nodded and greeted him.

The two arrived at Dai Qin's house. After so many days, nothing had changed; it was still charred black. No wonder Zhang Dashun didn't want to choose this place.

"Is this Dai Qin's house?" Hu Rongrong asked when Lin Ziping stopped.

"Yes, it caught fire a few days ago for some reason, and it burned to the ground." Lin Ziping kicked the black thing on the ground.

Judging from the remains left at Maomaoshan and Pingdingshan, there should be an oil field in Fuchun County, but we don't know where it is.

There was also oil discovered in a cave in Qingyang. Unfortunately, my previous studies and work had nothing to do with oil refining, and there was no equipment available at that time. Otherwise, I might have had the opportunity to become a leader in the Industrial Revolution.

Considering the soaring oil prices, it's such a waste to treat it as just another fuel!

"Lord Lin, I want to try what you said earlier." Hu Rongrong lowered her head, her hands tightly gripping the hem of her clothes.

Lin Ziping was stunned for a moment, then realized what she meant and said, "Sure, what are your plans?"

“My family’s business belonged to my maternal grandfather and my mother, but after my grandfather passed away, it was gradually seized by my father. He suppressed the original manager and later colluded with Magistrate Wei to inflate grain prices…”

Lin Ziping quickly covered her mouth and looked around warily.

Seeing that no one was around, he lowered his hand and said, "Miss Hu, you shouldn't say such things carelessly."

Although Hu Rongrong was wearing a veil, her somber mood was clearly palpable: "Don't worry, Officer Lin, I know all this. I know that my father is backed by Fuchun, and I have the will but no power to help him."

Lin Ziping scratched his head; doing business wasn't exactly his forte.

I truly admire those ancestors who were ordinary before time travel but became all-around geniuses afterward, and I also envy those who have cheat codes.

I haven't watched movies and TV shows for years for nothing, nor have I been exposed to numerous novels for nothing.

Lin Ziping’s mind raced, and after a while he suggested, “The world is bustling, all for profit; the world is bustling, all for profit [1]. Miss Hu, your father’s dealings with them must be for profit. I think you can start from this point.”

Hu Rongrong looked up in surprise, her voice tinged with bitterness: "Is Officer Lin suggesting that I sell this body?"

"No, that's not what I meant," Lin Ziping quickly denied.

Hu Rongrong said, "But compared to my father, what else can I offer besides this body?"

This……

That's true. Compared to empty promises, something you can get your hands on right away is much more practical.

“Then… let’s find a stronger backer.” Lin Ziping looked at the distant mountains and suddenly had a flash of inspiration.

Hu Rongrong murmured, "A stronger backer..."