Chapter 298 Want to take a low-key step back
Chapter 298 If you want to keep a low profile, take a step back
As soon as these words came out, people inside and outside Ruyi Restaurant immediately started talking.
Seeing that Su Jinxiu remained silent, Yang Jiaojiao stepped forward and explained.
"This is the traditional rule of the capital. Anyone who wants to gain a foothold in the capital will do so.
In all walks of life, there is a competition every year.
If you can win the first place in the competition, you can be crowned the best in the world or something.
Although it is a false name, it is also a good way to build a reputation.
Because it is fairly fair, it has always been sought after by people.
In previous years, Zhenpin Pavilion held the title of the best restaurant in the world.
Your restaurant has only been open for two months, so it stands to reason that this year's competition should have nothing to do with you.
I guess some people are jealous because your business is so good!"
Su Jinxiu frowned slightly when she thought of Wang Shuncai's words last time.
"Sister Jiaojiao, what's the harm if you don't participate in this competition?"
Yang Jiaojiao thought for a while and shook her head.
"There's no harm in it, except that I won't be able to participate in competitions in the future.
Naturally, you can't rely on this competition to become famous, but you have real ability.
If you don’t want to, just refuse.”
Su Jinxiu nodded and looked at the people outside.
"Thank you for your kindness, but I will not participate in this competition.
I have no intention of competing with your shopkeeper, I just want to guard my three-thirds of an acre of land.
Please don’t worry, your shopkeeper."
What she said was clear enough. She looked down upon Wang Shuncai's false reputation.
There is no need for Wang Shuncai to get in trouble with her.
When the man outside saw that Su Jinxiu didn't answer the post, he looked a little confused.
"Really, newborn calves are not afraid of tigers. My shopkeeper still looks down upon Shopkeeper Su when he promotes him.
Then I can only wish Shopkeeper Su a good life..."
Su Jinxiu smiled faintly and turned to go about her own business.
The man stormed away in anger at being treated so lightly.
Ruyi Restaurant's business has not been affected by this minor incident.
The door was still crowded with guests, and there was a long queue in front of the door.
After a busy day's work, the accounts are settled.
It was already dark, and Su Jinxiu packed her things and prepared to go home.
As soon as I went out, I saw Li Mingchang waiting outside the door holding a lantern.
He caught a glimpse of her coming out and walked forward slowly.
"Jinxiu wants to go home? It's getting late, I'll see you off."
Su Jinxiu frowned, walked around Li Mingchang and walked out.
"Need not……"
Li Mingchang did not give up and followed quickly.
"A few days ago, I was not in the capital.
It was only after I came back that I found out that your mother was imprisoned in the prison of the Ministry of Punishment.
It's also because I came late and couldn't help.
Your mother, are you okay?"
Li Mingchang was not angry when Su Jinxiu ignored him.
"I heard that you didn't answer any of Zhenpinge's posts today?
Jinxiu, you are no longer the young lady of the Hou family.
Being helpless in the capital, he secretly offended many people.
If there is no one to take care of you, there will be no good fruit to eat in the future.
I have thought about it these days, and the two of us have grown up to be childhood sweethearts.
We are of the same age, I don’t mind your status, let’s get married!”
Although Lin Zhaozhao was imprisoned, it was not publicized.
But in the capital, it is also an open secret.
Originally he felt that Lin Zhaozhao was not as good as Su Jinxiu, but now he was charged with this crime again.
After weighing the situation, it is obvious that Su Jinxiu is more suitable to be his wife.
"You don't have to rush to reject me, think about it carefully before you say anything.
If you follow me, no one in the capital will dare to bully you again.
Your mother and the others can live a peaceful life for a few days under my protection..."
Su Jinxiu was really annoyed by Li Mingchang's nagging, so she turned around and walked into the alley.
The alley was dark and there was no one inside.
Li Mingchang rolled his eyes and followed him without even thinking.
"I knew it, Jinxiu, you...
Ah, ah..."
After hearing a few shouts, Su Jinxiu clapped her hands and walked out.
He snorted softly and left quickly.
"If you follow me again, you won't be so lucky next time."
Li Mingchang got up from the ground with a bruised nose and swollen face, and the lantern was extinguished.
He grinned, held his waist, and gritted his teeth.
"Damn Su Jinxiu, you are so disrespectful.
Wait, I will never let you go..."
Before he finished speaking, he felt a cool breeze blowing on his back.
Then, he was knocked to the ground.
I felt a sharp pain in my hands and feet, as if someone had removed them.
The pain made him scream miserably, and then the man removed his jaw again.
He couldn't scream, he could only whine in fear.
It was dark all around, and he couldn't see clearly who was doing it.
Just listen to that cold voice warning.
"If I see you within ten steps of her again, I will definitely not take it lightly..."
The cold wind blew over and the figure disappeared.
Li Mingchang was so frightened that his liver and gallbladder were split apart, and he finally crawled out of the alley.
He didn't dare to report it to the official, so he asked someone to send him back to the Marquis Mansion.
Afterimage watched Li Mingchang return to the Hou Mansion, and then returned to the outside of Su Jinxiu's small courtyard, hiding in the darkness.
The prince had something to do and left the capital, leaving him behind to look after shopkeeper Su.
Although he didn't say it explicitly, he was the prince's most trusted secret guard.
He knew what the prince meant and not only had to protect shopkeeper Su's safety.
We still need to deal with those people who covet Shopkeeper Su...
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After what happened that night, Li Mingchang was frightened.
After staying at home for a few days, I regained some energy.
His hands, feet and jaw had recovered, but he didn't dare to go out.
Really, scared.
I don’t know who is behind Su Jinxiu, who dares to attack him?
Just as I was thinking about it, I heard someone reporting from outside.
"Little Marquis, Mrs. Zhou and Miss Lin from the Zhenyuan Marquis Mansion are here to visit you."
Li Mingchang gritted his teeth when he thought of Lin Zhaozhao.
"I know, I'm going out right now."
After changing his clothes and coming to the lobby, Li Mingchang saw his mother and Zhou Yixiu chatting happily.
Lin Zhaozhao was wearing white clothes and sat obediently aside.
Maybe it was because I was having a hard time during this period and my number of people decreased a lot.
Looking at it, I feel a bit more pity for him.
Li Mingchang stepped forward and saluted.
"I've met my mother, I've met my wife, I've met my sister Zhaozhao."
Zhou Yixiu looked at Li Mingchang with concern on his face.
"It's so pitiful that we haven't seen each other for a long time.
Why did Mingchang lose so much weight? Mingchang suffered a lot from this disease, right?
My family, Zhao Zhao, heard that Ming Chang was ill and kept thinking about him.
This time, I specially brought a century-old ginseng from my house to help Mingchang replenish his health."
With that said, Zhou Yixiu called Lin Zhaozhao at the side.
"Zhao Zhao..."
Lin Zhaozhao stood up and walked to Li Mingchang.
He asked with a gentle face.
"Brother Mingchang is feeling better? Brother Mingchang is holding this ginseng."
In front of Zhou Yixiu, Li Mingchang couldn't resist her kindness.
I can only nod and accept the things.
"Thank you very much for your concern, Sister Zhaozhao. How come Sister Zhaozhao has lost so much money recently?"
He pretended not to know that Lin Zhaozhao was imprisoned in the prison.
Lin Zhaozhao bit his lip and lowered his head.
"Nothing, just copying Buddhist scriptures that my grandmother detained for a while.
I was tired, so I lost some weight..."
(End of chapter)
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