"Thank you for your warm hospitality, sir. I will take my leave."
"Walk slowly, walk slowly."
"Sir, see you later."
"See you later."
After drinking and eating, Li Qi sent the magistrates outside the building, and everyone bid farewell to Li Qi one by one.
When Zhao Mingcheng was about to leave, Li Qi suddenly said: "Isn't Zhao Zhizhou planning to go to the Qin Mansion to pick up Mrs. Ling?" He didn't wait for Zhao Mingcheng to reply, and said: "It happens that I am also going back to the Qin Mansion, if Zhao Zhizhou doesn't mind.
, let’s go together.”
Zhao Mingcheng was stunned for a moment, and after a while, he nodded.
The two of them walked toward the Qin Mansion.
Li Qi smiled and said: "I have always admired Zhao Zhizhou's talent and learning. When I saw him today, he really lived up to his reputation."
Zhao Mingcheng said humbly: "The economic officer has been rewarded, and I feel ashamed that I don't deserve it."
Li Qi chuckled and suddenly said: "I wonder if Zhao Zhizhou has any plans to return to Beijing and become an official?"
Zhao Mingcheng was immediately stunned, pondered for a moment, shook his head and said: "We have no such plan for the time being."
Li Qi snorted and said: "Yes, although the other places are not as prosperous as the capital, they are more valuable than the capital, which is full of troubles and intrigues. However, if Zhao Zhizhou has such thoughts in the future, he might as well tell him
I, maybe I can be of some help."
At this time, he extended an olive branch to Zhao Mingcheng. First of all, he naturally wanted to keep Li Qingzhao in the capital; secondly, he was indeed in the position of employing people. Although Qin Hui was very capable, his ambition was not small, so he still needed someone to do it.
Zhao Mingcheng may not be the best candidate to balance Qin Hui, but it doesn't hurt to try.
In the same way, the reason why he didn't force it was precisely because Zhao Mingcheng's ability was not yet recognized by him. In addition, he also knew his current situation. Although he seemed to have unlimited glory, he was actually surrounded by enemies on all sides.
He was afraid that it would implicate Zhao Mingcheng and his wife and let them experience the tragedy of Yuanyou's party membership again, so he also expressed his understanding of Zhao Mingcheng's polite refusal.
Zhao Mingcheng nodded slightly and said: "Definitely, definitely."
Li Qi added: "By the way, I wonder when Zhao Zhizhou plans to set off?"
Zhao Mingcheng said: "Two days later."
Li Qi blurted out: "So fast?"
Zhao Mingcheng nodded, and then said: "But please don't worry, economic envoy. Since Zhuo Jing has promised you, she will definitely fulfill her promise. And, to be honest, the lower official also has a little selfish intention, regarding His Royal Highness Prince Yun.
Those ancient epigraphic paintings are a good supplement to the "Inscriptions on Inscriptions" written by Xiaguan, and the economic envoy has done Xiaguan a big favor."
This "Inscriptions on Gold and Stone" is Zhao Mingcheng's painstaking work, and it is also a work that he is proud of. What he sees is more important than life.
"Uh, you mean that Mrs. Ling won't go back with you?"
"Exactly. Zhuo Jing and I have already discussed that I will return to Laizhou first. She will stay here to record the ancient paintings on gold and stone before going back. In fact, if Xianguan had not been involved in official business, Xianguan would not have wanted to leave just now."
Zhao Mingcheng said with regret on his face and his tone was very sincere. Jinshi was his favorite in his life. Facing the treasures that Zhao Kai took out, he was really reluctant to part with them.
Li Qi had also heard from Aunt Chen that in fact, Zhao Mingcheng often accompanied Li Qingzhao to the Qin Mansion to appreciate the ancient paintings on gold and stone, but he was too busy at the time to get confused. So he had never encountered them before, and he couldn't help but feel happy and said hurriedly: "That's really great.
Thank you. I feel ashamed to say it. I am a cook by trade. When it comes to bird's nests and abalones, I can tell the good from the bad at a glance. But I really don't even understand these things. If that person hadn't been His Highness Prince Yun,
I will definitely not accept it. Although my wife and Qiniang know a little bit, they are far behind compared to Mrs. Ling. All in all, thank you, thank you very much."
Zhao Mingcheng smiled and said: "You're welcome. I should be the one to say thank you."
During the conversation, the two came to the front door of the Qin Mansion. Just as they were about to enter, they suddenly heard a creak and the door opened from the inside. They saw Li Qingzhao and Mrs. Qin walking out.
"Husband?"
Li Qingzhao saw Zhao Mingcheng as soon as he went out. He couldn't help but feel a little surprised, and said with a hint of surprise: "Why are you here?"
Zhao Mingcheng smiled slightly and said: "The economic envoy and I have just finished talking about official business, so we are coming together to take you back."
Only then did Li Qingzhao notice Li Qi and nodded slightly.
Li Qi smiled and nodded.
Zhao Mingcheng and Mrs. Qin also bowed to each other.
Zhao Mingcheng suddenly saw a scroll of paintings in Li Qingzhao's hand and asked, "What is this?"
"Oh. I was just about to tell you about this. This is Xu Xi's "Snow Bamboo Picture"."
When Zhao Mingcheng heard this, he couldn't help but be overjoyed. He was a loyal fan of Xu Xi. He stretched out his hand and said, "Come and have a look with me."
But as soon as he finished speaking, he suddenly thought that Li Qi and the others were still there, and couldn't help but turn his head and smile at them.
Mrs. Qin smiled and said: "It's dark here. If Mr. Zhao wants to see it, I'm afraid he will have to wait until he goes back to see it."
She and Zhao Mingcheng and his wife have known each other since childhood and can be regarded as old friends.
Zhao Mingcheng chuckled and said, "What Sanniang said is that I am too impatient."
Li Qingzhao suddenly said to Li Qi: "By the way, Li Qi, can I borrow this painting for one night and return it early tomorrow morning?"
Li Qi naturally knew that she wanted to show it to Zhao Mingcheng, so he smiled and said: "Of course, as long as it doesn't get damaged, you can borrow it for as long as you like."
Zhao Mingcheng hurriedly raised his hands and said with a smile: "Thank you to the economic officer."
"you are welcome."
The four of them chatted for a while, and then Zhao Mingcheng and his wife left.
Li Qi and Mrs. Qin stood in front of the door, watching the couple disappear into the night.
Vibrant love is just a novel, only mutual support is real love. Li Qi sighed in his heart, suddenly glanced at Mrs. Qin, smiled and said: "Madam, you don't need to envy, in fact, this kind of mutual support is
You can also have happiness."
"Who said I was envious?" Mrs. Qin immediately turned stern, snorted, turned around and walked inside, "Auntie, close the door quickly."
Damn it! Li Qi's expression tightened and he hurried over and said, "Wait a minute, wait a minute, I haven't even gone in yet. Madam, you are too cruel."
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The next day.
The long-awaited pizza day has finally arrived. For Zuixianju, today is also the day when the cake house opens. So Li Qi got up early and changed into clean clothes.
When I came to the front hall, I saw Mrs. Qin, Wu Furong, Bai Qiannuo, Ji Hongnu, and Xiaoyu all already here.
After Bai Qiannuo's complaint, everyone set off.
Before he left the door, Wu Furong suddenly winked at Li Qi. Li Qi was stunned, walked over, and whispered: "What's the matter?"
Wu Furong whispered: "Anan told me earlier that there seemed to be a thief in the bar."
Li Qi frowned and said, "A traitor? What on earth is going on?"
"The thing is like this, according to Anan. The wine in the wine cellar at the bar has always been out of stock these days. It seems that someone is stealing wine from the wine cellar."
"Is there such a thing? How much was stolen in total?"
"It's not much. According to preliminary estimates, it's about ten sticks."
"That's all?"
"Um."
Li Qi frowned and thought to himself, could it be that lunatic? Well, you must be right, good guy, I will give you food and shelter. Your mother is here to steal my wine. You are really cruel.
Said: "Do Qiniang and the others know about this?"
Wu Furong shook his head.
Li Qi nodded and said: "Very good, don't let them know about this for now. Also, you can tell Anan later and let him leave it alone. I will handle it myself after a while."
Wu Furong was stunned. He was filled with doubts, but seeing that Li Qi didn't want to say more, he didn't ask.
When they came outside the house, several women got on Bai Qiannuo's carriage, while Li Qi chose to ride a horse. Now he has a deep understanding of the importance of this horse to him, at least it can run faster.
Li Qi was riding on the horse and saw Ma Qiao wearing a new light blue dress today. He kept giggling and said with a smile: "Hey, Ma Qiao, your new dress is really good."
"Yeah?"
Ma Qiao laughed, sat on the horse and showed off a few times, and said: "Sister Run'er did this for me, don't mind."
Li Qi asked in astonishment: "Why should I mind?"
Ma Qiao said with a coquettish smile: "Normally, in order not to steal your limelight, I always choose older clothes, but today I can't embarrass my junior sister. I'm really sorry."
Damn it. I am a tall, rich and handsome guy. Apart from that guy Zhao Kai, who else would be ashamed to walk with me? Li Qi was really pissed off by this idiot. He gritted his teeth and said with a smile: "It doesn't matter.
, It doesn’t matter, today is your day, even if others think of me as your bodyguard, I don’t mind.”
Ma Qiao was overjoyed and said: "Seriously? Oh, just now I was worried whether you would let me go back and change my clothes."
"Really? Your worries are really unnecessary." Li Qi glanced at Ma Qiao angrily and said, "By the way, will your master go today?"
When Ma Qiao heard this, his face was filled with anger and he said: "If he dares to go, I will throw him into the river."
"Do you have what it takes?"
"Of course I will give him a drink first."
"This is really a good idea." Li Qi chuckled a few times and said, "Then have you seen your master these days?"
Ma Qiao shook his head and said: "How dare he see me, but he often goes to see my junior sister. It's really hateful."
You should be jealous. Li Qi smiled and said, "Don't worry, I believe your master will change his ways sooner or later."
Ma Qiao hummed: "He has been doing the same thing for ten years, how can he change it?"
"It all depends on people." A strange smile appeared on the corner of Li Qi's mouth.
When a group of people arrived at the cake house, they saw that there were already people standing outside. Zheng Yi, Cai Minde and others were also there, and everyone had their index fingers moving. During the pizza day, for seven days in a row, they all ate a little.
They felt sick to their stomachs, but now, after a year, they missed that taste very much. In addition, there had been a lot of rumors about Li Qi's cakes, and they had no idea how many advertisements they had. It could also be said that they were highly anticipated.
Although this cake house still belongs to Zuixianju, it is a memorable moment for Lu Meimei and Zhang Runer. Therefore, Mrs. Qin, Bai Qiannuo and the others still express their sincere congratulations to Zhang and Lu.
Li Qi smiled and said: "Do it well."
"Oh, Li Qi, why did you come here?"
Suddenly, a complaint was heard from inside, and Gao Yanei poked his head out and said to Li Qi with an unhappy expression. Behind him stood Hong Tianjiu and others, as well as a young woman in gorgeous clothes.
Damn it! When will I come and be none of your business? Li Qi said angrily: "Yanei, this cake shop hasn't even opened yet. People are standing outside. Why did you run in?"
Gao Yanei hummed: "I'm not an outsider. Don't forget that Run'er is my god-sister. Of course I have to stand with my god-sister."
"I really regret letting Run'er be your god sister."
Li Qi rolled his eyes, leaned over again, and whispered: "Hey, who is this woman?"
When Hong Tianjiu and others heard this, they all sighed and sat aside.
What a terrible situation. Li Qi couldn't help but be stunned.
Gao Yanei blinked his eyes and said: "She is the little lady I mentioned to you last time!"
"Oh? She's that salesman's wife?"
"Ex-wife, ex-wife!" Gao Yanei quickly corrected Li Qi and said, "What do you think?"
No wonder Xiaojiu and the others had to sit aside. This guy must have been showing off again. He was really a beast. Li Qi glanced at it and saw that this young woman looked handsome, with a round and plump figure. She really suited the taste of this slut.
. Smiled slightly, which was considered as a greeting, and someone lowered his head and whispered to Gao Yanei: "That's great, but you actually married someone else, so you have to treat them well in the future."
Gao Yanei felt as if his dignity had been trampled on by Li Qi, and hummed: "I still need you to teach me about this matter. I really don't know what to say."
Fuck! I tried to persuade you with good intentions, but your mother actually scolded me for not knowing what I was talking about. I really didn’t know what I was talking about. Li Qi said angrily: "Then just pretend I didn't say anything."
Hong Tianjiu shouted: "Brother Li, have you finished talking to your brother? Let's start quickly. We are all starving to death."
"You kid didn't have breakfast?"
Hong Tianjiu nodded vigorously.
Li Qi pointed at Hong Tianjiu and said: "Illusion is delicious. Just use it occasionally. If you use it too much, be careful and you may get stomach problems."
Hong Tianjiu said hey: "I already do it occasionally, unless you open a cake shop a day."
At this time, Bai Qiannuo suddenly walked over and said, "Brother, the auspicious moment has arrived. It's time to cut the ribbon."
Don't be afraid of being famous when doing business. The more sensational the better, and cutting the ribbon is a must.
Li Qidao: "You can go on behalf of Zuixianju Group."
Bai Qiannuo hummed and had no objection to this.
The original plan for this ribbon cutting was for five people, Zhang Runer, Lu Meimei, Bai Qiannuo, Mrs. Qin and Li Qi.
But Li Qi and Mrs. Qin didn't want to go, so they changed it to three people. However, the guy in Gao Yanei shamelessly said that he was Run'er's godbrother and he must participate. There was no other way, so Li Qi had to let him go.
This was a serious situation, Ma Qiao was also ready to make a move, but this time, without asking Li Qi to take action, Lu Meimei immediately strangled the idea in his heart in the cradle.
What a tragedy.
A man and three women stood on the stage, allowing Gao Yanei to steal the limelight before cutting off the red silk in their hands.
In an instant, the sound of firecrackers could be heard.
Customers poured in like a torrent, and in an instant, the place was full, which shows how crazy the foodies are.
Everyone's eyes were locked on the door behind the counter.
After a while, three people came out carrying a large piece of pizza and placed it on the table in the middle. The diameter of the round pizza was about one meter long. The top of the pizza was colorful and smelled of milk.
, the rich fragrance intertwined with fruity, green onion, etc. greets you, it can be said to be extremely beautiful and attractive.
What a familiar smell. Everyone was intoxicated. (To be continued...)