Chapter 954: New Year's Eve (seeking a monthly ticket)
Today is New Year's Eve, the weather is beautiful, and the sky that has been hazy for more than half a month has finally become clearer.
Commerce Bureau!
Early in the morning, all the officials from the Bureau of Commerce rushed to the Bureau of Commerce. They all looked happy because they were here to receive bonuses, and this year's bonuses were very generous. In addition to those given by the court, Li Qi
Private individuals also allocated a sum of money to distribute to them, each of whom received a total of thirty guan, which was a huge amount of money for officials of their level.
But Li Qi did not show up, it was Qin Hui who issued it on his behalf. These officials were holding heavy copper coins, and all of them had smiles on their faces. This year was undoubtedly a good harvest for them.
Moreover, starting from today, they are officially on annual leave, and they can finally have a good rest. You must know that in the past half month, they have barely had time to eat.
At the same time, in the Ordnance Supervision, Yu Qi also distributed year-end bonuses to the officials below, especially the staff of the secret weapons base. The year-end bonuses were almost twice those of others. After all, they stayed in the mountains every day, so of course they had to give them
More. However, this money is not paid by Li Qi, because the Ordnance Supervision is already an independent department, and all bonuses are allocated internally. It is precisely because of this that their bonuses are also particularly generous, far more than other departments.
, which also makes them proud of being a member of the Ordnance Supervisor.
Holding heavy bonuses in their hands, they naturally thought of Li Qi's kindness in their hearts. Although Li Qi was not here, his prestige in the hearts of everyone has undoubtedly improved a lot.
In fact, there is a saying that has been circulating in the capital for a long time: follow Master Li and you will not be afraid of running out of money.
Zuixianju.
"Brothers and sisters, we have finally waited for this day. Don't worry, Brother Li won't be here today. We can have fun and make sure we don't come back drunk!" Wu Xiaoliu stood on the counter, raised his arms and shouted loudly
shouted.
After dinner yesterday, Zuixianju was closed for business. Li Qi was very generous this year and gave them three days off. Moreover, he also allowed them to party here for three days and prepared enough food for them to enjoy. This is Li Qi's first
He decided to do this once. As for the reason, it was because he didn't know if everyone would have a chance to get together next year today.
The employees of Zuixianju are very different from the employees of other restaurants. They used to be refugees from all over the world. It is because of Li Qi that they can get together. Zuixianju is their home, and because they have the same
They have experienced and suffered the same hardships. Therefore, the relationship is like brothers and sisters. Every New Year, they will choose to get together with everyone. In Zuixianju, the New Year’s Eve dinner is eaten from morning to midnight, and everyone does not have to worry about anything. Just remember
Just enjoy it in time, this is also the unique tradition of Zuixianju.
In fact, Li Qi also likes this atmosphere very much. But unfortunately, he has few opportunities to participate.
As soon as Wu Xiaoliu finished speaking, he felt someone hit him on the head. Although it didn't hurt, he felt a chill on his back. He thought to himself, I am standing so high, how could someone hit me. When he turned around, he saw Wu Furong holding a
Holding a long stick, blowing his beard and staring at him.
"uncle---."
Wu Xiaoliu began to tremble all over.
"You stinky boy, why don't you get down here quickly?" Wu Furong roared.
"Yes Yes Yes."
Wu Xiaoliu jumped down in a hurry and said, "Uncle, why are you here so early?"
"If I don't come, the roof will be lifted if you don't come." Wu Furong said angrily: "I'm still drunk. You kid just wants to spend the new year in bed."
Wu Xiaoliu scratched the back of his head and said nonchalantly: "Uncle, this is the tradition of our Zuixianju. It is like this every year."
Wu Furong said: "I'm not talking about anyone else. I'm talking about you. Don't forget. You have to prepare for the New Year's Day banquet tomorrow. Why don't you go back and sleep."
Wu Xiaoliu almost cried when he heard this. He squeezed his tears and said: "Uncle, it's still morning. I just woke up. How can I sleep? Just let me play for a while."
Wu Furong thought to himself, it was too early to rest now, and said: "Well, after lunch, you must go back and rest. If you delay the task assigned to you by Brother Li, I will have to do justice to God, and I will
Yes, if I let this old man see you drinking a drop of wine today, huh, you will be doomed."
"Okay, I get it now."
Wu Xiaoliu put his head together and said depressedly.
Seeing Wu Xiaoliu's deflated appearance, the others gloated and snickered.
Wu Furong snorted, walked inside again, and said to Ma Qiao: "Brother Ma, you should drink less. You have to accompany Li Qi to Xiangguo Temple in the evening."
Ma Qiao also respected Wu Furong, smiled and nodded: "Don't worry, shopkeeper Wu, I will drink less." When he said drink less, that was only relative to him.
Wu Furong nodded, and then said to Lu Meimei: "Miss Lu, you have to go back early to rest, and by the way, help me watch over Liuzi's bastard."
Lu Meimei nodded and said, "Thank you, Shopkeeper Wu, for your concern. I will pay attention to it."
"Shopkeeper Wu, it's the 30th this year, so please don't say a few words. Come on, let's have a few drinks."
Wu Furong wanted to say more, but suddenly some old men came up and forcibly took him away.
We were all a family and had no scruples. We all gathered in a group, drank and spanked, and we were so unhappy.
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In the afternoon, Li Qi stood alone in the front yard, leaning on the beams, with a sad look on his face. Although the sky was clear, the haze in his heart could not be dissipated. He stared at the long-lost sunshine with dull eyes, and finally murmured:
He muttered: "Is it finally here?"
Today is the last day of the sixth year of Xuanhe, and tomorrow will be the seventh year of Xuanhe, which is 1125. According to the records of history books, this is the year when the Jin soldiers will go south for the first time.
Ninety percent of Li Qi's previous efforts were to welcome this year, but when the year was about to come, he felt a little hesitant and at a loss, always feeling that there was too little time for himself.
.
"what's on your mind?"
Suddenly, a pleasant voice sounded behind him.
Li Qi was startled for a moment, then turned around to look. He saw Mrs. Qin standing behind him wearing a green shawl. She looked like she was getting ready to go out. He smiled and said, "Nothing. Madam, you are going out!"
Mrs. Qin nodded and said: "I just came back from Zuixianju. It's very lively there. I will go back to my parents' house later. What about you? Aren't you going to Baifu?"
Li Qi shook his head and said: "I have to go to bed later. The red slave said it would be quieter here and let me rest here."
Mrs. Qin was stunned for a moment, then suddenly realized, and said: "That's right. You have to prepare for tomorrow's New Year's Day banquet tonight."
Li Qi smiled and nodded. He is very self-disciplined. When it is time to rest, he will definitely take a rest unless conditions really do not allow it.
When Mrs. Qin heard what he said, she felt relieved and said with a smile: "Then I wish you a successful banquet."
"I never thought I would fail." Li Qi smiled and suddenly said with a hint of curiosity: "Madam, you seem to have forgotten to tell me not to cause trouble."
Mrs. Qin chuckled and said, "Don't you think I'm nagging you?"
Li Qi thought for a while and said: "How can I say this? In fact, every time I hate your nagging, I wish I could seal your mouth with a needle and thread - just kidding. Just kidding - but you suddenly stopped talking, I
I feel a little unaccustomed to it." As he spoke, he sighed softly and said with emotion: "Having said that, what you said is all right and very reasonable. Accompanying you is like accompanying a tiger. I was not careful.
, it’s not just me who is hurt, it may also affect many people, including you, madam. If I were you, I would have kicked out the guy who was causing trouble. It’s rare that my madam has tolerated me so far. It’s not easy.
!”
Mrs. Qin was stunned for a moment, nodded and said, "It's good that you understand. But it doesn't seem like these words came from you."
Li Qi chuckled: "Madam, you are really cute."
Mrs. Qin hummed and spat: "That's not as good as your case, you always talk nervously."
Li Qi laughed and said: "Did I say something wrong? I usually deal with you, and you think I don't listen to advice. I sincerely repent today, and you said I'm neurotic. What should I say?
Woolen cloth?"
Mrs. Qin rolled her eyes slightly and said: "To each other, to each other, I usually nag you, but you find it annoying, so I won't say it anymore, and you are not used to it. What do you want me to say?"
"It can be seen that when everything becomes a habit, no matter whether it is good or bad, it always feels a little uncomfortable to lose it." Li Qi smiled and said: "I remember when I came here three years ago,
At that time, Zuixianju was just a hot potato that was about to be sold. Madam, you were still hiding at home and feeling sorry for yourself. You couldn’t leave the front door or take a step forward. Xiaoliuzi was just a bartender doing odd jobs. Xiaoyu and Anan were still wandering around. But after a while,
In three years, everything has changed. Do you think this change is good or bad?"
Mrs. Qin pondered for a moment, and all kinds of past events came to her mind. Looking back on the past three years, she felt a little incredible. After a while, she said: "For me personally, it can't be said to be good or bad, but for more people...
Say, that must be good."
Li Qi hesitated for a moment and said: "But if one day, all this is lost because of me, and everyone goes back to the way they were before, or even worse than before, will you blame me?"
How can I be qualified? You brought all this. If I lose it, it is my destiny. Who can I blame? Mrs. Qin doesn't like to blame others. What she likes more is to take the responsibility on herself, which makes her feel sad.
It was better. But he didn't answer. He just looked at Li Qi curiously and said, "Why are you different from usual today?"
Li Qi was slightly startled and thought to himself, Li Qi, Li Qi, when did you become so unsure of yourself and learn to take vaccinations? It’s really ridiculous! Is it what you should do if you are not confident? Besides,
If you don't have the determination to win this matter, how can you achieve the final victory? Shaking his head to clear away the gloom in his heart, he regained his frivolous expression and said with a smile: "I usually pretend to be cute in front of my wife, but occasionally I want to
Pretend to be profound.”
Not only was Mrs. Qin not annoyed, she nodded and said, "Yes. This is like what you said. You are telling the truth. I thought you were sick just now."
Sweating profusely! No, I am a serious child but I am sick? Where can I explain this? Li Qi smiled bitterly and said: "Madam, where do you start with these words!"
Mrs. Qin smiled softly and said, "I think this is just a matter of habit."
Li Qi was stunned for a moment and said: "Oh, madam, you are making jokes. I'm really not used to it."
Listening to his sinister tone, Mrs. Qin shook her head and said, "Go and rest quickly. I'm leaving."
"I wonder if you have figured out how to resist Aunt Wang's torture to extract a confession."
Mrs. Qin didn't know that he was talking about marrying someone, so she spat and left quickly.
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On the fourth day of the Lunar New Year, Li Qi braved the cold night wind and rushed to Xiangguo Temple with Ma Qiao, Lu Meimei, Wu Xiaoliu and others.
At this time, there were occasional candlelight and dots in Xiangguo Temple, but the northeast corner was brightly lit, and more than a hundred celebrities were seen standing at the entrance of the street. Judging from their attire, there were cooks, bartenders, shopkeepers, etc. among them.
Li Qi stood in front of them and said loudly: "You must have worked hard these days, but today will prove that your hard work is definitely worth it. This street will definitely be famous all over the world because of your efforts.
A hundred years later, you and this street will be a hot topic among people. Now I just want to say something for you, are you ready?"
"Ready."
Everyone said in unison.
Li Qi clapped his hands and said, "Let's get started."
"yes."
These more than a hundred people immediately entered the street and each found their own positions.
After just a cup of tea, the quiet streets began to become lively, with splashes, bangs, bangs, and bangs. These familiar sounds can be said to accompany every morning in Tokyo.