Early morning on the second day of the Lunar New Year.
Li Qi slowly opened his eyes under the quilt and looked at the pretty woman in his arms, with a happy smile on his lips. He was completely different from the lonely Li Qi yesterday.
Only women have the ability to change a man overnight.
The person lying in Li Qi's arms was Ji Hongnu. She came back from Bai Mansion last night. Originally, Mrs. Bai wanted to keep her until Yuanxiao, but when she thought of Li Qi being alone in Qin Mansion, she felt extremely uncomfortable.
, so he rejected Madam Bai's kindness and hurried back overnight.
When Li Qi found out, he was so moved that he couldn't ask for more if he had this woman's heart.
When the love reaches its peak, it is natural to be in harmony with each other.
"Master Li, Master Li."
Just when Li Qi was still immersed in happiness, Aunt Chen's voice suddenly sounded outside.
"Depend on!"
Li Qi roared subconsciously, his face full of helplessness, and suddenly saw that the beauty in his arms was still motionless. He thought to himself, okay, he is pretending to sleep again. His big hand gently squeezed the buttocks.
Ji Hongnu let out a cry, put her hot body into his arms, and said coquettishly: "Brother, you are really bad."
Li Qi said hey: "I don't know who was pretending to sleep just now, which made me dare not move and my hands were numb. This is just a small punishment but a big warning."
"Master Li, are you in there?"
It's not over yet. Li Qi whispered: "Hongnu, please tell Auntie that I have to go to the toilet."
Ji Hongnu shook his head vigorously, his face flushed with embarrassment.
Li Qi smiled and said: "What are you afraid of? Now the Qin Mansion has been captured by Mrs. Chen, and her spies are everywhere. I'm afraid she will know about it as soon as you enter this house."
Ji Hongnu pouted and said: "Auntie is a good person, she won't set up any eyeliner. Brother, please respond quickly, so that I don't worry."
Li Qi said oh and responded: "Aunt Chen, Master Li has gone to the toilet."
Ji Hongnu chuckled and said, "Brother, how could you say that?"
Aunt Chen outside said oh first, and then ah again.
Li Qi stopped clicking and asked with a smile: "Auntie, what can I do?"
"Oh, someone is looking for you outside."
"who?"
"I only know Shopkeeper Zhang from Zhangjia Moulin in the next street."
Lao Zhang Li Qi asked doubtfully: "A lot of people came?"
"I'm afraid there are more than ten."
"So many." Li Qi scratched his head and said confused: "What are they doing here during the Chinese New Year?"
Ji Hongnu pushed slightly and said, "Brother, go quickly."
"oh."
Li Qi lamented and said: "I was born to work hard, and I can't sleep well even if I want to."
Under Ji Hongnu's attentive service, Li Qi put on his clothes. After washing up, he kissed Ji Hongnu's small mouth. He wiped his tall chest with his big hand, and then walked away laughing.
Got out.
When he came to the front yard, Li Qi saw a group of people carrying chickens, ducks and fish. The whole group was so rich that they entered the city. He couldn't help but be shocked.
Li Qi all knew this group of people, including Uncle Zhang who grinded tofu, Liu Blacksmith and his son from outside the city, Xie Yuanwai from the ceramics workshop, etc. They were all businessmen who had risen with Zui Xianju. Of course,
This was all thanks to Tuo Liqi, who took over several big business deals from Zuixianju. He became rich all of a sudden.
When everyone saw Li Qi coming, they quickly saluted. Li Qi was also stunned for a moment, returned the salute, and invited them to sit in the hall.
It turned out that they all came to pay Li Qi a New Year's greetings and were grateful for the wealth Li Qi brought to them and made their business better. Among them, Uncle Zhang and Tiejiang Liu gained the most, because at that time stinky tofu and hot pot were the most popular items.
The two of them knew how to do it, and their hands were soft when accepting orders. Now Uncle Zhang's mill has expanded several times, and he hired more than ten workers alone. Blacksmith Liu went even further and moved his blacksmith shop to the city. The three fathers and sons
If we work together, business will be very good. As for the rest of the people, they will also rise with the tide.
This surprised Li Qi. He never expected that a small and inadvertent choice at that time could benefit so many people. Moreover, their development to the point where they are today is beyond Li Qi's expectation.
Facing everyone's heartfelt words of gratitude, Li Qi seemed a little embarrassed and said a few words modestly, and then discussed cooperation with them in the new year.
After the discussion, Liu Tiejiang and others all left. Li Qi asked Aunt Chen to give each of them a gift, the value of which was several times what they had given. These people were all honest businessmen and did not make a little money.
It's easy. How could Li Qi take advantage of them? But then again, if Gao Yanei and others came, they would probably get a piece of cake each at most.
After sending them off, Li Qi suddenly frowned and said to himself: "I didn't expect that New Year greetings are also popular these days. It seems that I am very busy these days."
Li Qi went back and played badminton with Ji Hongnu for a while. Since Ji Hongnu had made an appointment with Bai Qiannuo and some of her cousins yesterday to go on a river cruise today, she didn't play for long.
Under the escort of Lu Meimei, we went to Bai Mansion.
Li Qi is currently on vacation. He sat at home and dozed off for a while. He was extremely bored and decided to go to Maqiao to visit Zuixianju.
Since it was not yet noon and morning tea time had passed, there were not many customers.
Seeing Li Qi coming, Xiaoyu hurriedly walked over and said, "Brother Li, those people came again last night."
Li Qi was stunned for a moment and said, "Are they the specially dressed guests you told me about last night?"
"Um."
"How long have they been here? Why don't you ask someone to call me?"
Xiaoyu replied: "They have been here for a while, but they didn't explicitly say they were looking for you. They just said they admired you and took the opportunity to inquire about you."
"That's it."
Li Qi frowned and said, "Then where are they now?"
"In Pingbu Qingyun's private room."
"Okay. I'll go up and see who the Holy God is. It's so mysterious." Li Qi nodded, and suddenly thought of something again, and said: "Oh, Xiaoyu, help me prepare some gifts. I have to start my journey tomorrow.
I’m on a New Year’s Eve trip and it makes me sad just thinking about it.”
Xiaoyu pursed her lips and smiled. She nodded and said, "Yes."
Li Qi came to the door of Pingbu Qingyun's private room. He didn't knock on the door in a hurry. He eavesdropped for a while.
Door.
"who?"
Damn! You can speak Chinese. Li Qi said: "Sorry to bother you, I am the chef here. Li Qi."
After a moment, the door opened. The person who opened the door was a hunky-backed man. Behind this man were three men dressed in unusual ways. The middle one was a man in his thirties, gentle and elegant, with two small mustaches, but
His eyes were a little wretched, and you could tell at a glance that he was not a gentleman. The one on the left was a little fatter, with a false smile on his face. The one on the right looked dull.
When the leader saw Li Qi, he was stunned for a moment. A flash of joy flashed in his eyes. He hurriedly raised his hands and said: "It turns out that it's the official ambassador from Yan who is here. I'm sorry, I'm sorry." His tone was very respectful, but he spoke ordinary Chinese.
.
Li Qi asked in astonishment: "Has this guest officer seen me?"
The leader said: "Yesterday at your country's New Year's Day meeting, I had the honor to meet the official Yan Envoy."
"New Year's Day meeting?" Li Qi asked doubtfully, "I wonder how many of them are there?"
The leader replied: "I am Park Kyum-chi, the envoy of Korea." He then pointed his hand to the one on the left and introduced: "This is my deputy envoy Shen Chongjun." Then he pointed to the one on the right.
, said: "This is the accompanying official Pei Wenqing."
Oh my god. It turned out to be a few Goryeo sticks. Li Qi cupped his hand and said with a smile: "It turns out that the Goryeo envoy has been admired for a long time." But he was thinking in his heart, what is their purpose of coming to him? But no matter what, Li Qi knew that they
You must be asking for yourself. If that's the case, then it's easy to handle.
"Where, where. Envoy Guanyan please come in quickly."
"Thank you."
Li Qi walked in and saw that there were only four or five dishes on the table. He cursed in his heart that these Gaoli Bangzi were so stingy. The dishes they ordered were not enough for Gao Yanei and Xiaojiu. He frowned slightly.
Down.
Pu Zhiqian's ability to observe people's emotions was also first-rate. He hurriedly said in Chinese to Pei Wenqing beside him: "Wenqing, didn't you just say that you haven't eaten enough yet? It just so happens that the official official is here. Go and order more dishes."
Order some wine."
"Yes Yes Yes."
Pei Wenqing nodded immediately, then went out and called a bartender, added five or six more dishes, and ordered a few bottles of good wine.
Bangzi is Bangzi, and it is indeed better. Li Qi's expression changed, and he became more sure that they were asking for something from him. He said with a smile: "I'm really sorry for the distinguished guests. I don't know how many of you will come to the shop, otherwise."
I have made a decision to cook for you personally. I apologize, I apologize. I wonder if you are satisfied with these dishes?"
When Pu Zhiqian saw that Li Qi was very friendly to them, he was immediately happy and said hurriedly: "How dare you, how dare you, official Yan made his words serious, it is a great honor to taste the dishes cooked by the apprentice of the Golden Knife Chef King. To be honest, official
Ambassador Yan, I came here yesterday and after tasting the food in your restaurant, I am still unsatisfied, so I came again today."
The more groveling they appeared, the more surprised Li Qi felt in his heart. He thought to himself, it seems that what they are asking for is not a trivial matter, but what exactly is it? Never mind, let's get into the trap first. Hehe said: "In that case,
I have something good to introduce to you."
"what?"
"Membership card. Have any of you heard of it?"
When Pu Zhiqian and the other three heard this, their expressions looked a little strange and they nodded slightly.
Li Qi deceived: "That's good. You guys should also know that the store's gold membership card is not only a symbol of dignity, but also offers discounts every time you eat. It's simply tailor-made for you."
Park Zhiqian had the urge to swear, and thought to himself, this official is really as treacherous as the rumors say. I will only come here once in a few years, or even only once in a lifetime. This membership card is for us.
It's simply a waste. But he said with a smile: "Thank you, Ambassador Guan Yan, for reminding me. We happen to have the same intention."
"Then we heroes really have the same vision."
Li Qi laughed and shouted toward the door: "Xiaoyu, Xiaoyu."
After a while, Xiaoyu walked in and said: "Brother Li, please call me."
Li Qi waved his hand and said boldly: "Go and get a gold membership card for each of these distinguished guests."
One piece for each person? Pu Zhiqian and the three of them looked at each other. They couldn't use up one piece, so they gave each person one piece. This official was so shameless.
Xiaoyu said "oh" and suddenly saw the strong man beside him and said: "Brother, is it three or four?"
"Xiaoyu, I asked you why you kept going back the more you did. Of course it was four pieces. This brother is tall, handsome, and extraordinary in martial arts. How could he have missed it?" Li Qi said and smiled at Park Zhiqian: "Special Envoy Park, I don't know.
I may have made a mistake."
This is my bodyguard. I didn’t introduce him just now. Do you think he has the qualifications? Pu Zhiqian is about to cry. Before he even said a few words, two hundred people have disappeared. You