After Song Yuchen left, Li Qi breathed a sigh of relief. He had almost dried up his saliva just now.
But before he could recover, he suddenly heard a light cough coming from the side.
Sweat! I actually forgot about this old fox.
Li Qi turned around, looked at Cai Minde, who had been silent for a long time, with an apologetic look, and said with a smile: "Li Qi just offended me, I hope you will forgive me."
"It doesn't matter! It doesn't matter!"
Cai Minde waved his hand and said with a smile: "Young Master's eloquence is so impressive that Cai Mou admires him, and his roundabout tactics are really eye-opening for Cai Mou."
Although Li Qi's random fabrication just now could deceive Song Yuchen, he could not deceive the old and cunning Cai Minde.
Although Cai Minde had relatively little contact with Bai Qiannuo, he also knew that with Bai Qiannuo's personality, he would never say those words, let alone praise Song Yuchen so much in front of others.
It was only because Song Yuchen was too obsessed with Bai Qiannuo that he believed Li Qi's words.
When Li Qi heard this, he knew that Cai Minde had seen through his little trick. He smiled awkwardly and said, "Let the members laugh."
Cai Minde smiled and said: "Master Li is so humble."
He had seen it with his own eyes just now. Li Qi used only a few words to dispel Song Yuchen's hostility towards him, and instead regarded him as a confidant. His intelligence alone was probably unmatched by anyone in the entire Jade Pavilion. Moreover, he had always regarded Li Qi as his own.
Qi Shi is a rare talent and hopes to recruit him one day. Now he is even more convinced that he has not misjudged the person.
At this moment, Cai Laosan suddenly came over, bowed to Cai Minde and said, "Master, can we serve the food?"
When Cai Minde heard this, he suddenly understood. He laughed and said, "Oh, look at my memory. I almost forgot about the important things. I'm so old." After saying that, he immediately ordered Cai Laosan to serve the food immediately.
A smile appeared on Li Qi's lips, and he finally got to the point.
After a while, the food was served.
There are seven dishes in total, three crispy soups, crystal dumplings, fried quails, wine crabs, silken sheep's heads in empty sauce, Huadiao drunkenness, and Cai's stinky tofu.
Except for stinky tofu, the rest are some expensive dishes.
Among these seven dishes, except for the silken sheep's head in Xujuice, Li Qi has eaten all the other six, and they were made by himself, but they cannot be considered authentic after all, and it is difficult to compare them with the dishes in front of him.
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After the dishes were served, Cai Minde treated Li Qi to eat.
Li Qi tasted the first five dishes carefully. Each dish was very unique, and each dish was perfectly cooked in terms of color, flavor, and shape. He secretly admired in his heart that this Jade Pavilion was indeed a hidden dragon and a crouching tiger.
But this does not mean that Li Qi has given up. He believes that as long as he is given these pure natural raw materials, he is confident that he can make more delicious dishes because he has more advanced and rich cooking skills and his understanding of food.
Understanding is beyond the reach of the chefs here.
Except for Cai's Stinky Tofu, Li Qi had already tasted the other six dishes, but in order to conceal his strength, he did not give any professional advice and just ordered as many as he wanted.
Cai Minde didn't pay too much attention to this, because his main goal today was the plate of "Cai's Stinky Tofu".
Li Qi picked up a piece of "Cai's Stinky Tofu", took a small bite, chewed it carefully, frowned, and glanced sideways at Cai Minde. Seeing the smile on his face, he immediately understood, put down his chopsticks, and cupped his fists towards Cai Minde.
Said: "The cooking skills of Yuanwai really impress me!"
Cai Minde was "surprised" and said: "Where did you say this, Master?"
Li Qi smiled and said: "After being treated by outsiders, both the taste and appearance of this stinky tofu have been greatly improved. The stinky tofu we make in Zuixianju is really incomparable."
Cai Minde did not deny it, but asked with a smile: "Does Mr. Li know the reason?"
Li Qi smiled and said, "I can only guess that Yuan Waiding added some spices to the brine. As for what, I don't know."
"That's right! I did add some spices to the recipe given to me by the young master."
Cai Minde nodded and said, "Master Li, you won't mind, right?"
"Of course not. I have already sold the secret recipe of stinky tofu to Yuan Wai. As for how Yuan Wai does it, I have no right to interfere. Besides, Yuan Wai has promoted this stinky tofu, and I am happy that it is too late." Li Qi laughed.
. He was indeed very surprised. Cai Minde’s understanding of food far exceeded his expectations.
"To be honest, Young Master, I was just worried that Young Master Li would blame Mr. Cai. If so, it would be all the better." Cai Minde laughed, quite proudly.
"By the way, I wonder how much this 'Cai's Stinky Tofu' costs?" Li Qi asked curiously.
Cai Minde stretched out three fingers and said with a smile: "Same as your store, it sells for three hundred Wen."
Three hundred coins?
Li Qi frowned and understood immediately.
Although the price is the same, the portion is more than double. In this way, you can not only suppress Zuixianju, but also maximize your own interests. Moreover, with the current status of Feicui Xuan, a dish costs three hundred Wen.
It's actually not expensive, and given the high price of Zuixianju, it undoubtedly plays a more important role in winning over people's hearts. It really kills three birds with one stone.
Seeing Li Qi's silence, Cai Minde wondered, "What? Does the young master think the price is inappropriate?"
"No, no, this price couldn't be more suitable. Besides, I don't dare to talk about business in front of the members." Li Qi smiled modestly.
This price was set by Cai Minde after careful consideration. Now when he heard what Li Qi said, he felt very proud. He suddenly asked: "By the way, Cai heard that your store no longer sells stinky tofu two days ago. I wonder if this is the case?"
true?"
Whether it is true or false, you still don’t know?
Li Qi nodded with a wry smile and said, "It's true!"
"Oh? Why is this?"
Li Qi sighed: "This is not all because I sold the recipe to Yuanwai. After Uncle Wu found out, he was very worried, so he didn't dare to continue pickling the stinky tofu."
These words are undoubtedly telling Cai Minde that Wu Furong has been frightened by you.
Cai Minde was very proud, but with a worried expression on his face, he said, "Did Shopkeeper Wu blame Young Master?"
Li Qi pursed his lips, shrugged, and said nothing, which was regarded as acquiescence.
"To put it this way, I have caused a lot of trouble for you, I'm really sorry." Cai Minde said hypocritically.
Li Qi forced out a smile and said: "The member's remarks were harsh. I am indeed ashamed of Uncle Wu. It is right for him to blame me for a few words."
Seeing that his words were not sincere, Cai Minde felt happy and pretended to sigh, then said: "Since Zuixianju has closed its doors and stopped doing business, I wonder what your plans are in the future?"
When Li Qi heard this, he knew that Cai Minde wanted to use this opportunity to lure him to Jade Pavilion.
This old fox's vision is quite vicious. Even though I have been so low-key, he still thinks so highly of me. If I hadn't already made an agreement with Zui Xianju, maybe I would have been moved by him and come to help him.
But now that he pays so much attention to me, it’s not a good thing for me!
After Li Qi thought about it secretly, he suddenly had an idea, and he pretended to sigh. He just shook his head without opening his mouth, pretending to have something to hide.
When Cai Minde saw it, he was very confused and asked: "Why did the young master sigh?"
Li Qi sighed again and said, "I'm afraid I will be inseparable from Zuixianju for the rest of my life."
Cai Minde was shocked and asked hurriedly: "Why did Mr. Li say this?"
Li Qi didn't answer and asked instead: "By the way, I happen to have something, and I would like to ask a member of staff for advice."
Cai Minde said in surprise: "Oh? What's the matter?"
"I heard that a member of the Communist Party of China was once willing to pay 4,000 yuan to buy Zuixianju. I wonder if this is the case?" Li Qi asked.
Cai Minde was startled and asked: "Why did the young master suddenly ask about this matter?"
Li Qi clasped his fists and said, "I hope that I will let you know first, and I will explain it clearly to you later."
This matter is no longer a secret, so it doesn’t matter if I tell him. Cai Minde frowned, and after weighing it in his mind, he nodded and said: "Yes, it is indeed true."
After hearing this, Li Qi breathed a sigh of relief. His expression was very exaggerated, and he whispered in a low voice: "It seems that Uncle Wu didn't lie to me."
Cai Minde became more and more confused as he listened, and hurriedly asked: "Master Li, what on earth is going on?"
Li Qi sighed: "I don't know what the outsiders know. After Butler Cai sent the money that day, I have never seen the money until now."
Cai Minde took a breath of air and said, "Is there an accident?"
Li Qi shook his head and sighed: "Uncle Wu borrowed all the money."
"ah?"
Cai Minde exclaimed, shaking his arm and almost knocking over the tea cup in front of him.
When Li Qi saw it, he smiled secretly in his heart, let's see if I don't fool you to death.
Cai Minde hurriedly asked: "Then you will lend it all to him?"
Li Qi nodded and sighed: "Uncle Wu offered me a life-saving favor, how could I have the nerve to refuse him?"
Cai Minde shouted urgently: "Master Li, you are confused. How could you lend him all the money? It's not like you don't know the current situation of Zuixianju. If he can't pay back then, how can you?"
OK?"
Li Qidao: "I had this concern at first, but then Mrs. Qin came forward. She said that the Zuixianju was worth at least four thousand guan, and she also said that Yuanwai had wanted to pay for the Zuixianju, so I didn't have to worry about them.
I can't pay it back, and my wife even wrote me an IOU."
"I see. No wonder you asked like that just now."
Cai Minde frowned and asked tentatively: "Then Mr. Li, does he know why they borrowed so much money from you?"
Li Qi nodded and said, "Of course I know this."
"Why is that?" Cai Minde asked hurriedly.
But as soon as the words came out, he realized that something was wrong, and immediately added: "Cai just asked casually. If the young master has any inconvenience, it's okay not to tell him."
Seeing his anxious look, Li Qi suppressed a smile and said calmly: "Actually, even if I don't tell the officials now, the officials will know about it sooner or later, so it doesn't matter if I tell the officials."
Cai Minde was overjoyed and looked at Li Qi expectantly.
At this moment, Li Qi suddenly picked up the teacup and took a sip. He deliberately whetted the old fox's appetite. He put down the teacup, leaned his head over and whispered: "I heard from Uncle Wu that Madam will personally take care of Zuixian."
Residence.”
"What?"
Cai Minde was shocked and asked hurriedly: "Is this true?"
"Of course, how dare I deceive a member of the military?" Li Qi nodded.
Cai Minde frowned, shook his head and said, "It's impossible. I have heard that Mrs. Qin rarely shows up in public, and rarely even leaves the front door. Why would she suddenly come forward to take care of Zuixianju?"
Li Qi sighed bitterly: "This is all because of a dream Madam had."
"Dream?"
Li Qi nodded and said: "Yes, I have heard from the maid next to Madam that a few days ago, Madam had dreamed of her dead husband. In the dream, her deceased husband asked her to help him take care of Zuixianju, so Husband
Talent wants to take care of Zuixianju."
"So that's it." Cai Minde said with narrowed eyes.
Li Qi was worried and depressed at the same time and said: "Executive member, what kind of business do you think she will do as a woman? Isn't this just throwing money into the river? There are also those gods and dreams.
These are all illusory things, how can you believe it easily? Alas, if it weren't for Uncle Wu, I really wouldn't want to lend her the money."
When Li Qi tells lies, he never blushes or breathes. He is definitely at the level of an actor.
Cai Minde felt relieved after hearing this. He really didn't take Mrs. Qin seriously. He believed that even if Mrs. Qin really came forward, she would want to fight him just for the fifteen hundred coins, even if he didn't do anything.
, that Zuixianju would definitely not last three months, but he still had reservations about Li Qi's words, and asked: "When does your store plan to open?"
Sweat! It seems that this fox completely regards me as one of his own. He can ask whatever he wants without caring at all.
Li Qi shook his head and said, "I don't know about that. I'm just a cook. How could they tell me everything?"
Cai Minde nodded, not too worried at all, and laughed and said: "Master Li, don't worry too much. I heard that Mrs. Qin was also a very talented woman when she was young. I believe she will find a way to return the money to you."
He hadn't thought about how to get Zuixianju at first, but now that the other party has come to his door, it's too late for him to be happy. Now he really hopes that Zuixianju can open soon. As long as Zuixianju is still playing in this circle, then it's okay.
Instead of just letting him make it round and flatten, if Zuixianju was left there dry like it is now, there would be nothing he could do.
"I hope so!" Li Qi shook his head and sighed, a bright light flashing in his eyes.
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After the meal, in order to thank Li Qi for informing him, Cai Minde asked Cai Laosan to give twenty taels of money to Li Qi as a gift. After some pretense, Li Qi put the money into his pocket and was very happy.
Although the twenty taels of silver were not a lot, Li Qi clearly felt that Cai Minde was less guarded against him.
In fact, when Li Qi came this time, he had no intention of telling Cai Minde that Zuixianju was about to reopen. However, when talking later, he suddenly thought that the reopening of Zuixianju was not a trivial matter. There were still many things to prepare ahead, and there was no need to do so.
Maybe if you can't hide it from this old fox, it will arouse his suspicion.
What Li Qi is most afraid of now is that this old fox will hinder Zuixianju before it opens. With Zuixianju's current strength, it is impossible to compete with it. Moreover, it is easy to hide from open guns and difficult to guard against hidden arrows. This old fox can move around inside at will.
The hands and feet are not something Zuixianju can bear.
Therefore, in order to eliminate Cai Minde's concerns, Li Qi simply told him that Zuixianju was about to reopen, and blamed Mrs. Qin for everything. As long as Zuixianju could open smoothly, he would no longer be afraid of Cai Minde.
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