Chapter 132: Lecture Room for Butlers! (Part 2)
Moreover, this guy has a talent for storytelling. He interspersed several short stories in the speech, which made the female guests present listen with great interest and also aroused some yearning for these places.
In this era when transportation was underdeveloped , feudal etiquette required women to stay at home and not go out of the house. Therefore, girls rarely had the opportunity to go out throughout their lives, let alone travel far away.
However, Jiang Chengfeng sneered at the side. Zhu Kewei boasted that he had traveled around the world, but he had only traveled around Jianghuai Province. Huangshan Mountain is in southern Anhui, Taishan Mountain is in eastern Shandong, and Wuyi Mountain is in Fujian. They are only a thousand miles away at most. Rather than traveling around the world, it is better to say that he is a travel buddy.
However, it is worth affirming that Zhu Kewei is quite good at telling short stories. At least these rich girls listened to them with great interest.
When Zhu Kewei was about to finish his speech, Ye Lingshuang glanced at Jiang Chengfeng in the corner, thought for a moment, and waited until Zhu Kewei finished his speech before going on stage again. She smiled and said, "Ladies and gentlemen, in addition to Mr. Zhu Kewei, our poetry club also welcomed a distinguished guest today, that is Miss Shen! I have a small suggestion. Before she recommends perfume , let her talk about her feelings about traveling around! I know that Sister Shen has been to many places!"
Shen Ruoyan came here to promote perfume, and she didn't prepare a speech at all. Besides, she has been to many places, but she has been doing business most of the time, so how can she have time to travel? Ye Lingshuang has given her a difficult problem!
"Jiang Dazhu, think of a solution quickly!" Shen Ruoyan was at a loss. She could only ask Jiang Chengfeng with a red face and a low voice. She didn't know why, after being with this evil slave for a long time, she actually developed an inexplicable sense of trust and dependence on him.
Jiang Chengfeng raised his head and glanced at Ye Lingshuang on the stage. He found that this girl had a sly smile on her lips. He immediately understood that this girl was taking the opportunity to make trouble for him!
Isn't it just a speech? With your eloquent speech skills, what are you afraid of?
So he smiled modestly at Shen Ruoyan, and then walked up to the podium with his head held high.
Seeing a servant in black clothes and a black hat walk up to the platform, the many rich girls present were stunned.
What is going on?
Just when everyone was stunned, Jiang Chengfeng smiled and glanced at everyone present, and said loudly: "Hello everyone, I am Jiang Dazhu, the first-class servant of the Shen Mansion! You can call me Brother Dazhu!"
The audience was silent, and everyone stared at this very bold and interesting servant with wide eyes. Shen Ruoyan smiled and was proud, thinking that it was a good thing that she brought this guy here today, otherwise it would be embarrassing.
Jiang Chengfeng glanced at Shen Ruoyan and continued aloud: "My eldest daughter has been to many places, but she can't share her feelings about traveling with everyone! Why is that? Because she is in charge of the Shen family's business and has to work hard for more than 200 people in the Shen family. Everyone wants to see the scenic spots and historical sites, and she is no exception! It's just that she doesn't have much free time. Most of her time is consumed in tiring journeys!"
Shen Ruoyan bit her red lips lightly and lowered her head, trying desperately to suppress the tears that were about to burst out. The entire hall was silent.
Ninety percent of the people in this hall were women, and Jiang Chengfeng's brief words quickly aroused their sympathy. Putting themselves in her shoes, they thought, Miss Shen is about the same age as them, but she has taken on the responsibility of supporting the family, while they are still here reciting poems and appreciating the moon!
Compare him with Zhu Kewei just now. That guy did travel around, but he did not do his job properly. He just relied on his family's wealth and happiness. Comparing the two, the difference is obvious.
Ye Lingshuang smiled, thinking that someone was really capable. These few short sentences seemed to have nothing to do with Zhu Kewei, but they invisibly made Zhu Kewei look inferior.
"It is a pity for my eldest daughter that she didn't see the scenic spots and historical sites, but it is a blessing for the more than 200 people in the Shen family! It is because of her diligent efforts that the Shen family has food, can wear beautiful clothes, and can use perfume! What is this? It is like losing a crooked tree and gaining a whole forest! So, she is the representative of the diligence and wisdom of the women of our Northern Tang country. Who says that women are inferior to men? Women can hold up half the sky!"
As soon as he finished speaking, there was thunderous applause.
Jiang Chengfeng's words really touched the hearts of these girls. In this society where men are superior to women, even these wealthy ladies who enjoy unlimited glory are oppressed by society. There are very few people who dare to speak out for women, let alone such shocking remarks as "women can hold up half the sky".
Therefore, the applause given to Jiang Chengfeng by these rich young ladies came from the bottom of their hearts. They were truly grateful and moved that this little servant spoke for them.
However, Jiang Chengfeng quietly wiped his sweat, and goose bumps all over his body. This time, the flattery was too harsh, and he couldn't stand it. He thought he was a male chauvinist, but today he was here to promote female chauvinism, which was really difficult for him.
However, his efforts were rewarded. These rich girls went crazy, and some even shouted Jiang Dazhu's name, just like the fanatical fans of later generations.
Zhu Kewei and Yu Rong both looked unhappy and angry. This abominable servant disregarded etiquette and dared to promote feminism here. He was simply forgetting his roots!
Looking at the excited cheers of the "fans" below, Jiang Chengfeng was very proud, secretly sighing that the young ladies of this era were too easy to fool, much simpler than in later generations.
Jiang Chengfeng coughed twice, and the "fans" below immediately quieted down. "But when it comes to traveling, it's not that no one likes it! I, a free man, like it very much!"
As he spoke, Jiang Chengfeng glanced at Zhu Kewei and cursed inwardly, "Is it great to have a father who is a prefect? If it weren't for your father, you would have no chance to travel around!"
Everyone present smiled knowingly, but no one made a noise.
"I remember when I was little, I loved traveling around with my dad. He often taught me, and there was one sentence that I still remember clearly! It goes like this: People are born stupid, but they don't know it! I didn't understand it before, but I understand it now, but my dad is no longer here!"
As he spoke, Jiang Chengfeng wiped the non-existent tears from the corners of his eyes.
Ye Lingshuang in the audience smiled and secretly praised in her heart, this Brother Jiang is really smart, his language is simple yet profound, his remarks can win everyone's approval, which is much better than Zhu Kewei before.
