The reason why Li Qi left without saying goodbye was not to pretend to be superior, but because he felt that his words were a bit harsh and he was afraid that Li Qingzhao would get angry and make things worse. As for the painting, it really didn't mean much to him. If he was allowed to choose,
He would really rather buy some erotic pictures.
After coming out of the restaurant, Ma Qiao said with a smile: "Master Li, I didn't expect you to see things so clearly at such a young age."
Li Qi shook his head and said: "Everyone will say this, but sometimes, you know that the hope of success is very small, but you are willing to give it a try. I am also deeply involved in it. Haha, isn't it the same for you, your junior sister?
If she treats you like this, why don't you just follow her around all day long?"
Ma Qiao said dissatisfied: "How can this be the same? Junior sister and I are childhood sweethearts, okay?"
"Childhood sweetheart?"
Li Qi was surprised and said: "Brother, may I ask what your age is this year?"
"It's easy to say, and you are now in your third year."
"Then what does my childhood sweetheart have to do with you?"
"Well....."
"It's terrible to be uneducated."
...
The two bickered all the way back to Zuixianju. Li Qi came to the counter and said to Wu Furong: "Uncle Wu, has Shopkeeper Liu from Yujie been here?"
Wu Furong nodded and said: "Not long after he left, I already paid him the money." He didn't mention anything about the painting. He never asked about Li Qi's money. Anyway, the money was earned by Li Qi.
.
"Um."
Li Qi nodded and said, "Then I'll go to the kitchen."
Wu Furong nodded, and seemed to remember something. He hurriedly stretched out his hand and said: "Master Li, wait a moment."
Li Qi asked in surprise: "Is there anything else?"
Wu Furong pointed to the third floor and said, "Mr. Zuo has been waiting for you upstairs all morning."
"Brother Zuo? He's alone?"
"Yes, he is the only one."
Li Qi frowned, as if Zuo Boqing hadn't been here for a long time. He nodded towards Wu Furong and went upstairs.
When he came to the third floor and found Zuo Boqing, Li Qi cupped his hands and said with a smile: "Brother Zuo, you are fine."
When Zuo Boqing saw Li Qi coming, he hurriedly stood up and said, "Master Li, you must have made me wait."
"I'm sorry. I encountered some accidents on the way."
Li Qi chuckled and asked with a gossipy face: "Brother Zuo, are you the imperial chef?"
Zuo Boqing was stunned for a moment. Then he understood, nodded with a wry smile and said, "No, Zuo is the manager of the imperial kitchen."
I am the manager?
Li Qi pursed his lips and said, "Brother Zuo is really unkind and doesn't promote his brothers."
Zuo Boqing rolled his eyes at him angrily and said, "Master Li, please stop teasing me. If you want to enter the imperial dining room, why rely on me for promotion? I'm afraid you don't want to go at all."
Sweating! I didn’t expect that Zuo Boqing knew me so well.
Li Qiqian laughed a few times and hurriedly changed the subject: "By the way. Brother Zuo, why haven't I seen you in the past few days?" After saying that, he lowered his voice and said: "I want to ask why you did the last two
This time I have not come with the emperor."
Zuo Boqing let out a heavy breath and said, "I've been busy recently, so I didn't come."
Are you busy? The emperor is not here, so you are busy!
Li Qi didn't believe what he said, but seeing that he was unwilling to say anything, he didn't ask in detail and said, "By the way. I just heard Uncle Wu say that you have been waiting for me all morning."
Zuo Boqing clapped his hands and said angrily: "Yes, yes, yes, look at my memory, I almost forgot about the important matter." After a pause, he said with a serious face: "Master Li, the emperor asked me this time
Come, the emperor has ordered you to be responsible for a person's food."
md. is finally here.
Li Qi couldn't help but breathed a sigh of relief. He had been hung up on this matter these past few days, and it was really uncomfortable. He hurriedly asked: "Who is it?"
Zuo Boqing shook his head and said, "I can't say that, and don't ask."
Sweating! If you don’t tell me who it is, how can I take responsibility?
Li Qi said depressedly: "Then what should I do?"
Zuo Boqing said: "There is a small attic between Fan Tower and Donghua Gate. There are three big red lanterns hanging in front of the attic door. You only need to prepare meals and deliver them every day. You don't need to worry about the rest."
Isn't he just a lover? Is it necessary to be so mysterious?
Li Qi rolled his eyes and said: "Hey, Brother Zuo, I don't want to ask more questions, but you have to tell that person how he tastes, right? Also, the emperor said that person is unwell? What on earth is going on? You
Don't tell me anything. If the food I send doesn't suit her taste, I can't bear the blame from the emperor."
Zuo Boqing nodded and said: "Of course, that person prefers sweet and sour, and likes to eat vegetables and fruits, but eats less meat dishes. She has been ill these days, and she rarely even eats. Moreover, she has this disease.
Repeatedly, even the imperial doctors in the palace were helpless."
"The imperial doctors are helpless?"
Li Qi opened his eyes wide and said: "In that case, why did the emperor ask me to do it? I am not a doctor, I am just a cook!"
Zuo Boqing chuckled and said: "Don't be humble. Your Majesty met Master Cai a few days ago. Master Cai praised you very much. He said that since you took care of his diet, his health is much better than before. He also said that your
Health preservation is by no means an exaggeration, that’s why the emperor asked you to try it.”
Li Qi was speechless and said: "Brother Zuo, this is different. I'm not complaining. It's just that if you are sick, of course you still have to see a doctor. If you are cured, ask me to help her take care of herself. I will naturally do my best to help the emperor."
There is nothing wrong with sharing your worries, but there is nothing I can do about it."
Zuo Boqing smiled bitterly and said, "It's useless for you to tell me this. The emperor asked you to go."
"Uh... I know that. I was just saying it casually."
Li Qi sighed helplessly and asked: "Then what did the imperial doctor say?"
Zuo Boqing said: "The main problem is lack of Qi. Moreover, the man often has headaches and feels sleepy recently, but it is difficult to fall asleep at night and his abdomen often hurts."
Huh? The symptoms sound like irregular menstruation! No, this is a bit of a joke.
Li Qi scratched his head and muttered to himself. As a married man, he still knew something about this aspect. Moreover, when he worked in a hotel, he also conducted investigations on the physical conditions of some special guests.
There are many female patients with irregular menstruation. He will take care of the diet of these people with great care.
Of course, this is just his guess. Who knows whether it is right or not. Li Qi nodded and said: "Okay, I will make some blood-tonifying soup for that person."
Zuo Boqing nodded and said: "You can take care of it yourself. Starting tonight, you will be responsible for that person's food. I originally planned to accompany you tonight, but something went wrong in the temporary palace. I
You have to rush back right away."
This guy is clearly trying to draw a clear line with me. He is so unloyal.
Li Qi secretly despised Zuo Boqing, but he also felt guilty. He rubbed his hands and said, "Brother Zuo, I don't know that person. This is the first time you go there, so you let me go alone. This is not appropriate."
Well, how about you ask the emperor for a leave or something and go with me."
Zuo Boqing hurriedly shook his head and said: "It doesn't matter, you just need to deliver the food to the door. I have something else to do. I'll leave first." After saying that, he handed over his hand, turned around and left.
Shameless.
Li Qi couldn't hold him back even if he wanted to. Soon, Zuo Boqing escaped from Zuixianju without even paying for the drink. Li Qi was so angry that he cursed Zuo Boqing's whole body thousands of times. He sighed.
.Why am I so miserable?
But no matter what, Li Qi could only do what the emperor ordered, even though he was unwilling to do so, and came to the kitchen with a depressed look on his face.
Wu Xiaoliu and others were working in full swing when they saw Li Qi coming in. They turned around to say hello and shouted in unison: "Brother Li."
Li Qi nodded and said, "Liu Zi, please stop doing it now and help me prepare some materials."
Wu Xiaoliu thought that Li Qi was preparing a new dish again, and said happily: "Brother Li, what are you planning to cook again?"
"Making soup."
Li Qidao: "Go and help me prepare some rose petals, jujubes, angelica, lotus seeds, yams... and a bamboo chicken. Go quickly."
Wu Xiaoliu brought the ingredients enthusiastically, thinking that Li Qi was showing off his power again. Unexpectedly, Li Qi just took out the dirt and tail of the bamboo chicken, washed it, and then simply put the other ingredients into it.
After processing it, put it all into the stew pot and put it on the stove to cook.
"Brother Li, is this the end?" Wu Xiaoliu asked stupidly.
Li Qi glanced at him angrily and said, "Otherwise, what else? There is no skill in making soup. The key lies in how much thought you put into making it. The more thought, the more flavor. Do you understand?"
Wu Xiaoliu nodded in understanding.
After Li Qi got it done, he had nothing to do. Suddenly he remembered something and said to Wu Xiaoliu and others: "Liu Zi, Dazhu, Xiaozhu, you have to work harder. It won't be long before I plan to be alone."
I’ll hire two assistants for you, and you’ll be a master in no time.”
"real."
Wu Xiaoliu said excitedly: "Brother Li, to tell you the truth, I have always felt that the kitchen is understaffed, but I dare not tell you."
"Is there anything you, Wu Xiaoliu, dare not say? Get out of here."
Li Qi glared sideways and said: "One more thing, I have to say hello to you in advance. Soon, our Zuixianju may go to the south to open a branch. I plan to choose one of you three.
Go over and take the lead."
Wu Xiaoliu pointed his hand at Chen Dazhu and said: "This has to go to Dazhu. Although his cooking skills are not as good as mine, he is steady in his work. I won't compete with him for this credit."
Chen Dazhu snorted angrily: "Why don't you go?"
Wu Xiaoliu said hey: "I'm leaving, what should I do in Zuixianju?"
"It's as if you are the chef of Zuixianju now."
Chen Xiaozhu also joined the war.
"Everyone says so." Wu Xiaoliu said shamelessly.
Bianjing was the most prosperous city in the Northern Song Dynasty. Anyone who wanted to leave the capital would be furious.
.......
Li Qi shook his head when he heard this. It is really sad to accept these three guys as his apprentices.
In the evening, the sun sets.
Li Qi hired a donkey cart, put the cooked chicken soup on the cart together with the stove, and then followed the donkey cart to Dongcheng.
Li Qi came to the address mentioned by Zuo Boqing, looked around, and kept muttering "three lanterns" in his mouth. After wandering for a while, he suddenly found three red lanterns hanging in front of the door of a three-story attic.
The attic, the lantern, this is it.
Li Qi quickly came to the door and knocked several times.
After a while, the door opened, and a little head poked out from inside. It was a little maid of fourteen or fifteen years old, "Who are you looking for?"
Li Qi waved and said with a gentle smile: "Hello, little sister, I am Li Qi from Zuixianju. Someone asked me to bring food."
The little maid said: "Wait a moment."
With a bang, the door closed again.
What are you doing? Didn’t you say you can just flash it after it’s been delivered?
Li Qi lowered his head, feeling extremely depressed.
After a while, the little maid opened the door again, saluted, and said: "Master Li, my master invites you in."
Li Qicuo said in astonishment: "Please let me in? Can't I just leave after I deliver the food?"
The little maid bowed again and said, "Master Li, please."
Day. Zuo Boqing, you are fucking kidding me! (To be continued...)
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