"Fourth brother, I know you love painting the most. This is a famous painting I specially found for you."
"Thank you, thank you very much."
"You're welcome, you're welcome. By the way, how are your father-in-law and mother-in-law's health these days?"
"My parents are both in good health."
"That's good, that's good... By the way, did you mention me?"
"My mother often mentioned you when talking to Qimei. As for what my father said, I also mentioned you a little bit."
"Is that good or bad?"
"Most of them are official matters, and our parents don't allow us to listen to them."
"That's it. Thank you Fourth Brother for informing me."
"Seventh brother-in-law is out of town, so I--"
"Go and do your work, go and do your business."
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...
When Bai Shizhong and his wife came to the house, they saw that it was filled with gifts. Their children were being coaxed by Li Qi and they were not reserved at all. They looked nothing like the children of a wealthy family. They were so angry that they stamped their feet and said
: "Look, look, how elegant this is, how elegant it is."
Mrs. Bai saw it all and saw that the gifts given by Li Qi were just what she wanted. How could her children resist it? She laughed happily and said: "Does the family have to be noisy every day?"
It would be appropriate."
Bai Shizhong couldn't refute, he looked at his wife depressedly and said, "Why are you always helping that kid today?"
Mrs. Bai smiled and said: "I will help the manager and the bride. Come in."
Bai Shizhong came to the door and coughed lightly.
"Father, mother, you are here."
Bai Shizhong glared at his children and said, "You go back to the house first."
"yes."
After all, this is a family of scholar-bureaucrats. Although it has fallen into decline, some basic things have not been lost. If the elders say something, the younger ones must listen and cannot be disobedient.
Of course, Li Qi is an exception.
After the eldest brothers and sisters retreated, Li Qi immediately came forward and saluted: "My son-in-law has met my father-in-law and mother-in-law. How are you doing?"
Bai Shizhong snorted and couldn't help but said: "It won't be nice to see you."
Mrs. Bai gently bumped Bai Shizhong with her arm, then gave Li Qi an apologetic look, and said with a smile: "You are already at this age. It's not like that. Just be nice to you."
"As for mother-in-law, if mother-in-law and Qiniang walk together, others will definitely think they are two sisters."
Bai Shizhong cursed secretly, this guy is really thick-skinned.
But Mrs. Bai gave Li Qi a cheerful look and said, "Sit down, sit down."
Li Qi was not annoyed at all by Bai Shizhong's sarcastic remarks. This old man was just like that. Compared to Bai Shizhong, his father was more difficult to deal with, especially when it came to cooking. He was almost crazy.
, if he did something wrong, he would just spit on his face, no matter whose fault it was. He would scold him first and then talk about it. His father-in-law was also a difficult person. His father was too decent and could not be rubbed in his eyes.
He is a fool, and his father-in-law is too cunning, so he always misses the mark.
There is no father-in-law in this world who would let his son-in-law go out to dinner with rich ladies, famous ladies, and celebrities. His father-in-law can do this, and he calls it accumulating experience. As a future chairman, he must know how to face all kinds of problems.
Socializing is unavoidable for people. In fact, this is also a legitimate socializing. If a big customer comes to eat at your place, as the boss, you have to go up and say hello. But coming from his father-in-law's mouth, it sounds like a sex trade.
, the only thing Li Qi was grateful for was that the ugly ones rarely let him go.
Under the training of these two old men, Li Qi has become invulnerable to all poisons. People like Bai Shizhong are just a little bitch. Of course, you can't say this, otherwise it will become a big deal.
Bai Shizhong and his wife sat in the upper seat, while Li Qi sat next to Bai Shizhong, obviously coming to the front.
Mrs. Bai smiled and said: "I heard that you came back with another great victory. I'm really happy and congratulated. I also benefited from it, and the store even gave me a lot of discounts when I went shopping."
This really brought a little glory. Li Qi didn't laugh or cry. He just said: "So it has such a use. My son-in-law will try it someday."
Mrs. Bai teased Li Qi, stopped, and said: "But you have been back for so many days, why are you coming to visit us now?"
Li Qi wrote lightly: "Qiniang was bullied. If I didn't vent her anger for her, how could I have the nerve to come see the second elder?"
Mrs. Bai smiled softly and understood very well. Seeing Bai Shizhong sitting there with his head tilted, she didn't know who she was angry with. She pondered for a moment, stood up and said: "Li Qi, let's stay here for lunch today.
"
Li Qi said very shyly: "To be honest, my mother-in-law and my son-in-law also plan to have dinner here."
You kid really hasn't changed at all. Madam Bai almost didn't laugh, she forced herself to hold back her smile and said: "Okay, okay, I'll let someone get ready now."
As she spoke, she glanced at Bai Shizhong.
Li Qi made an OK gesture.
Although Mrs. Bai couldn't understand this gesture, seeing his confident face, she understood in her heart, and said to Bai Shizhong: "It's rare for your son-in-law to come here, so don't neglect your son-in-law."
Bai Shizhong said impatiently: "Okay, okay, I understand."
Mrs. Bai shook her head and left.
As soon as she walked away, Bai Shizhong said: "It's so long-winded."
Li Qi immediately continued: "That's right, that's right, this woman is really different from a man. It takes a whole day to talk about even the smallest things. It's really annoying."
Bai Shizhong said: "Who can say otherwise? Even if the price of vegetables today increases by a penny, it will be a big deal if it falls into their mouths."
Li Qidao: "Not only is it food money, even if the neighbors quarrel for a few words, they can come up with seven or eight possibilities. Does this have anything to do with them? They really have never seen the world."
"That's what women are like."
"Yes, yes, my son-in-law fully agrees."
No, when did I stand on the same side as the boy? As Bai Shizhong was talking, he suddenly woke up, glared at Li Qi, then turned his head away, thinking to himself: What happened just now?
Li Qi saw Bai Shizhong's embarrassed expression and almost laughed out loud. He thought to himself, since I came, I have no intention of going back empty-handed. If I can't deal with you, Bai Shizhong, I will resign immediately. He coughed lightly and said
: "Oh, by the way, father-in-law, Uncle Wang asked me to give you a message."
Bai Shizhong originally planned not to speak. But when he heard the words "Wang Zhongling", he couldn't help but be startled. He glanced at Li Qi secretly, hesitated for a long time, and asked in a low voice: "Is--is it? You---
Have you seen Zhong Ling?"
Li Qi nodded and said, "We just met yesterday."
Bai Shizhong and Wang Zhongling are brothers-in-law, and they are family friends. They can be said to be as close as brothers. Although Wang Zhongling's case is highly confidential, the Bai family is also involved. He must know it. He glanced at Li Qi secretly.
Then he said: "Is he okay?"
Li Qi sighed.
Bai Shi waited for a while and saw Li Qi suddenly fell silent. He said anxiously: "Tell me, how is my brother Zhong Ling doing now?"
Let me tell you, if you have the ability, just stand firm with me. Li Qidao: "My father-in-law, please show your feelings to me. Who can get better after encountering such a thing?"
Bai Shizhong thought so, I almost died, and quickly asked: "Then what did he say?"
Li Qi sighed heavily and said: "He asked you to take good care of your health and keep an open mind on everything. Life is better than anything else. He is very grateful to you for taking care of him at the beginning. He has always kept it in mind and only hopes to see you again in the next life."
Report, oh, by the way, be nicer to my son-in-law, uh... I added this last sentence privately."
Bai Shizhong felt a little panicked when he heard these words. These were clearly his last words. His mind was a little confused and he said: "This is impossible, Zhong Ling - Zhong Ling is so good at entrusting such things to him."
Give me the words?"
Li Qidao: "I don't know about this. He asked me to tell you this. If Li Gang hadn't been around, he would have written a letter to you. You also know that this matter is not trivial and he can't write a letter."
A suicide note! It must be a suicide note!
Bai Shi felt sad and anxious at the same time, and asked hurriedly: "He --- how is his case now?"
Li Qi sighed again.
Bai Shizhong wanted to get up and tear Li Qi's mouth open. When you were not allowed to speak, you would talk endlessly. When you were asked to speak, you remained silent. You must have wanted to make me angry to death. "Can you please stop being so old?
Is it a sigh, please tell me quickly."
"This is originally confidential, but you are my father-in-law, so I will make an exception." Li Qi sighed: "It's more serious."
Bai Shi waited for a long time before hearing these four words. He really couldn't bear it anymore and said, "How serious is it?"
Li Qi suddenly cleared his throat again and said, "I'm really sorry, father-in-law, but my son-in-law has been so busy in the past few days that his throat is burning and he can't speak with energy."
Bai Shizhong hurriedly pointed to the seat next to him and said, "Then sit over and say."
This is really the best thing to say. Li Qi hurriedly sat down, and the two sons-in-law sat down next to each other, and then said: "To be honest with you, my father-in-law, the key to this matter is to anger the emperor. Let's put it this way, the lighter case is dismissal, the worst case.
---."
Bai Shizhong's eyelids twitched and he said, "What's more important?"
Li Qidao: "My father-in-law, you have also been an official, so you should know the consequences."
After hearing this, Bai Shizhong was in a very low mood. Putting aside everything else, this scholar is actually very loyal. If they have similar personalities, they would be regarded as confidants. Wang Zhongling and Bai Shizhong have very similar personalities, both are so timid.
Very little, so they have the same views on many things, so their relationship is also very good. Hearing that his old friend is in danger and knowing more about the cruelty of politics, how can he not be sad?
After a while, he suddenly glanced at Li Qi and seemed a little embarrassed to speak. He hesitated for a moment and then said: "Is there really no other way?"
Li Qi shook his head and said, "It's difficult!"
Difficult. From another perspective, there are still opportunities.
Bai Shizhong said: "Whether he loses his official position or not is a trivial matter. I just ask that his life is not hurt."
Sweat! You are really open-minded when you persuade others, but when it comes to you, it is so difficult for you. Li Qi listened, but did not answer.
Bai Shizhong glanced at Li Qi, hesitated for a while, and then said: "Li Qi, if you have any way, just help Zhong Ling. Of course, if you find it difficult, then - forget it, I understand.
, this matter is not so easy to handle."
Li Qi said gratefully: "It would be best if my father-in-law understands."
Bai Shizhong's heart sank when he heard this. Li Qi obviously told him that there was no chance to rectify the matter.
Unexpectedly, Li Qi suddenly changed the subject and said, "But my father-in-law has a request, so I have to try my best no matter what."
Bai Shi felt happy again and said, "Seriously?"
Li Qi hurriedly said: "Of course, my son-in-law would not dare to lie to your father-in-law when he deceives anyone."
When Bai Shizhong heard these words, he felt angry and said, "You are really cheating." At this point, he suddenly came to his senses, pointed at Li Qi and said, "You are so cunning."
Oops, I have acted before, and I didn’t expect that I, the great actor, would also be naughty. But Li Qi didn’t change his expression, pretending to be surprised and said: "Why did my father-in-law say this?"
Bai Shizhong snorted and said: "You must have had a countermeasure for a long time. You are just deliberately trying to be mysterious and fool me. Don't think that I don't know what happened between you and Wang Sanniang. You have such a temper that you don't seize this opportunity."
To please Sanniang."
It seems that he is quite clear-headed. I was so arrogant that I forgot that my father-in-law was also a prime minister in the past. But I can't even admit such a thing to death. Li Qi said with a smile: "My father-in-law is really good at joking.
I do it all for your sake, my father-in-law, otherwise I wouldn’t even mention this matter."
Bai Shizhong didn't believe it, but he didn't care about it and said: "Whether it's because of Wang Sanniang or for my face, as long as Zhong Ling can be rescued, it doesn't matter."
"That's it, that's it." Li Qi picked up the teacup in front of him and said: "My father-in-law, you really taught my son-in-law a lesson today, letting him understand what righteousness means. Come on, my son-in-law offers you a drink."
"
Bai Shi felt angry and funny in his heart. He pointed at Li Qi and said: "You kid, you are just--that's all. I'm afraid of you." After saying that, he picked up the tea cup in his hand and suddenly said: "
Wait a minute, what are you doing with your mother-in-law's cup?"
"Really? Huh? It's true!"
Li Qi quickly put it down and said: "Sao, Sao." He quickly ran to his seat, picked up his teacup, and said, "My son-in-law, do it first, out of respect."
Bai Shizhong also took a sip. It was tea anyway.
"Dad, I'm back. Huh? You---."
At this moment, Bai Qiannuo suddenly came back. Seeing that both the father-in-law and his wife were drunk, he couldn't help but open his mouth slightly, but his eyes were wide open. What a crazy situation, this was too fast.
, what happened in the middle.
Bai Shizhong blushed, coughed awkwardly, and said: "Qiniang is back, just in time, you can accompany Li Qi, dad is a little tired, go to the house to rest for a while." After that, he quickly got up and left.
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Bai Qiannuo raised his hand, and Bai Shizhong had already gone out from the side door, and looked at Li Qi suspiciously.
Li Qi came over and said with a dissatisfied look on his face: "Qiniang, what are you doing? To be an official, you have to keep an eye on all directions and listen to all directions. You first have a look at the environment before you come in. I spent a lot of effort to create it."
Whoever created this atmosphere will be completely ruined when you come here."
Bai Qiannuo jumped forward and said cheerfully: "When did you come?"
"Half an hour ago."
"Then you really put in a lot of effort. I thought you came here early in the morning." Bai Qiannuo pouted and said with a gossipy face: "Hey, how did you do it?"
Li Qi curled his fingers.
Bai Qiannuo quickly came over.
Li Qi whispered in her ear: "Secret." Then he quickly kissed her hard on the cheek.
Bai Qiannuo reacted immediately, wiped his face, and said angrily: "You deliberately teased me."
Li Qi laughed and said: "This is just a punishment for you, how dare you destroy the situation set for your husband." (To be continued...)