Chapter 177 Chapter 177 Fate

Qi Wangjiang also wrapped a duck roll for himself and chewed it contentedly. "Right, this is the authentic flavor of our Beijing city. Besides these, there's also fried liver and bean juice. Of course, you won't be used to drinking bean juice, but you can try the fried liver. The braised pork is also good. Has Yu An taken you to Dashanlan?"

Jiang Xi said: "I've been there, it's quite fun."

Qi Wangjiang said, "That's a great place, with lots of delicious food."

Qi Yu'an sensitively grasped the meaning behind Qi Wangjiang's words: "Grandpa, did you secretly go to buy some snacks? Grandpa, you are old and can't eat so many sweet things. It's not good for your health."

Qi Wangjiang was unhappy and stuffed another piece of roast duck into his mouth. "Don't bother me. I'm already old and half in the grave. Why should I care about those things? It's good enough to eat and drink well. Life is too short. If you restrict yourself in everything, you won't be able to survive."

Qi Wangjiang has lived a wonderful life and experienced a lot. When he was young, he had no food to eat and was so hungry that he had only skin left. He ate grass roots as ginseng. Now that he is old and rich, Qi Wangjiang does not constrain himself and eats whatever he wants.

The younger generations were concerned about his health and kept trying to persuade him, but Qi Wangjiang didn't listen. He was the master of his own health. He had a bland mouth every day and was not in a good mood. Instead of living in such a depressed mood, he might as well eat heartily.

Qi Yu'an knew that he couldn't persuade Qi Wangjiang, so he stopped trying to persuade him and continued to help Jiang Xi make roast duck.

Jiang Xi said, "You should eat too, don't just focus on making food for me."

Qi Wangjiang said: "Just let him make it for you. He has eaten it countless times since he was a child. Since this is your first time eating it, let him serve you well."

Qi Yu'an also said: "Yes, this is your first time eating roast duck, I will serve you well, eat more, grandpa has plenty of money, even if you want another one it's okay."

Jiang Xi quickly waved his hands: "I can't eat anymore, one is enough." The roast duck was wrapped in pancake skin. It didn't look like much, but it was actually very filling. Jiang Xi felt full after eating a few pieces.

Qi Wangjiang: "The soup made from duck bones is also quite fragrant, you should try it."

Qi Wangjiang pretended to serve Jiang Xi some soup, but Jiang Xi quickly stood up and said, "Grandpa, no need. I can do it myself."

Qi Wangjiang put down the bowl and said, "Then you can do it yourself. We are not polite at home. You can do whatever you like."

As an elder, Qi Wangjiang's behavior can be said to affect all the younger generations of the Qi family. Jiang Xi finally understood where this atmosphere in the Qi family came from. The elders were open-minded and made the younger generations feel at ease.

A few people ate roast duck. Qi Wangjiang put his hands behind his back and said, "I'm going to go play to digest the food. You guys go back and don't follow me."

Qi Wangjiang said to Qi Yu'an, "Take Jiang Xi for another stroll."

Qi Wangjiang took out another hundred yuan from his pocket and stuffed it into Jiang Xi's pocket: "Buy some snacks."

Jiang Xi was at a loss for words. She had just received money from Yang Qiaoli a few days ago, and now Qi Wangjiang gave her another hundred yuan. The average monthly salary for everyone was only about thirty yuan, and the elders in the Qi family were all more generous than each other.

The gift from the elders of the Qi family was too much. The jade pendant was still heavy and was carefully kept in Jiang Xi's bag. Jiang Xi wanted to refuse it, but Qi Wangjiang glared at her and said, "You forgot my rules. You have to accept what I give you. I will be unhappy if you don't accept it."

Qi Yuan said, "Take it. Our grandfather has money. If he is willing to give it to you, you should take it. Otherwise, he will have nowhere to spend the money and will have to buy snacks for himself. We might as well spend all his money."

Qi Wangjiang glared at his grandson and said, "You're the only one who talks. You're always thinking about my snacks."

Qi Wangjiang said to Jiang Xi again: "Keep the money. Don't give it to that kid. Spend it on yourself. This is specially given to you by grandpa."

Qi Yuan felt wronged: "Grandpa, am I not your grandson? I haven't been back for a long time, and now you are ignoring me like this."

Qi Wangjiang: "Look at your potential. Okay, okay, I'll give you fifty yuan."

Qi Wangjiang stuffed another fifty yuan into Qi Yu'an's pocket, then walked away leisurely with his hands behind his back.

Jiang Xi was a little amused and confused. What about these two grandfathers and grandsons?

"How old are you? Why are you still asking grandpa for money?"

Qi Yuan said as a matter of course: "I'm not married yet. Before I get married, I'm just a child in our family. Besides, if I don't take grandpa's money, he will eat and drink recklessly, even eating things that he shouldn't eat. Instead of that, I might as well help him keep it."

Qi Yu'an says whatever he wants to say, and will take the initiative to ask his elders for things without being afraid of making them angry. This is the way of getting along that only an open-minded family can have.

Looking at Qi Wangjiang's leisurely back, Jiang Xi said, "I should have bought more things for Grandpa earlier. I always feel a little embarrassed to accept so many things from Grandpa, especially this jade pendant. It must be very expensive."

Qi Yu'an said, "My grandfather has this personality. If he gives something to others, they should accept it. He will be happy if they accept it. He doesn't like to be coy. Besides, he doesn't expect us to give him anything. He is the richest in our family and has more financial strength than Ms. Yang. Just take it."

Qi Yu'an lowered his head and looked at Jiang Xi, his eyes full of joy: "Grandpa said that this jade pendant is for my future wife. We are about to get engaged, and you will be my wife in the future. This is originally yours. Don't feel burdened. Keep it well."

Wife, these two words were so hot that Jiang Xi's ears were burned and he lowered his head slightly.

Qi Yuan's heart was filled with joy, and Jiang Xi looked so adorable when she was shy.

Qi Yu'an took Jiang Xi for a stroll around Houhai. Jiang Xi said, "We have to go register the trademark tomorrow."

This was the second thing Jiang Xi wanted to do when she came to Beijing, and it was something she had been planning for a long time.

There was no concept of trademark or copyright at that time, but Jiang Xi had read the book given by Qi Yu'an and learned a lot from Lin Xiurong, so Jiang Xi put trademark registration on the agenda.

The next day, Qi Yu'an accompanied Jiang Xi to register the trademark. The trademark registration went smoothly. Jiang Xi prepared sufficient information. After paying the fee, he just had to wait for notification.

The trademark registration was completed, and Jiang Xi's trip in Beijing was about to end. She had planned to stay in Beijing for a week, but now it had already been the sixth day. There were still a lot of things to do in Shanghai, so Jiang Xi had to go back as soon as possible.

When Qi Yu'an was told that Jiang Xi was going back to Shanghai, he became as wilted as an eggplant hit by frost. Even Yang Qiaoli advised Jiang Xi to stay for a few more days.

Jiang Xi had already made up his mind and shook his head, saying, "I've been busy with a lot of business lately. We've also just signed contracts with some hotels in Shanghai, and we need to keep an eye on all of that. Although I'd love to stay here for a few more days, things are piling up, and I have to go back and deal with them."

Jiang Xi was going to get busy with his work, and even though Yang Qiaoli was reluctant to let him go, she stopped trying to persuade him.

Yang Qiaoli handed Jiang Xi a box. Jiang Xi had received too many gifts in the past two days. She took the box and opened it. Inside were two heavy gold bracelets.

Yang Qiaoli said: "This is a meeting gift for you, please accept it."

Jiang Xi knew this was the rule, so she didn't refuse: "Thank you, Auntie."

Yang Qiaoli said, "Go back and tell your family. If your time is convenient, my uncle and I will visit your home."

Jiang Xi nodded and said sincerely, "Thank you for taking care of me during this time."

Yang Qiaoli said, "You are a good child. I am very happy and relieved that Yu'an has your approval. You must take good care of yourself in the future and don't neglect it just because you are busy."

Jiang Xi nodded. This time when she came to Beijing, Jiang Xi received a lot of kindness. For the first time, she also understood what a good family was like. She liked Qi Yu'an's family and the way they got along with each other.

Qi Yu'an sent Jiang Xi to the train station. He was reluctant to leave Jiangxi. During the few days he spent in Beijing with Jiang Xi, Qi Yu'an was very happy every day and always felt that time passed too quickly.

Qi Yu'an was unhappy: "How about I go back to Shanghai with you?"

Jiang Xi shook his head: "Come back with me, I don't have time to accompany you. Besides, you haven't been home for a long time, so stay home and spend time with your parents, brothers and sisters, and grandpa."

Qi Yu'an thought about it and realized that Jiang Xi was busy with business. If he went back, Jiang Xi would have to worry about him. So he decided, "You have to take good care of yourself. Don't stay up late. Eat on time. Find a secretary as soon as possible to help you share the burden."

Jiang Xi smiled and said, "I know. Don't worry. It's the same for you."

Both of them were reluctant to leave. Qi Yu'an looked in the direction Jiang Xi left until Jiang Xi disappeared in the crowd. Qi Yu'an stood there motionless, stunned for a long time, before going back in a daze.

What should he do? He missed Jiang Xi so much right after they separated. He hoped Jiang Xi would bring back news soon so he could take his parents to meet Jiang Xi and discuss the engagement. He had thought wrongly at the beginning. Why didn't they just get married? Wouldn't it be better if they got married directly? They should have gotten married directly...

Jiang Xi also felt a little melancholy about leaving, but her melancholy was soon dispelled.

Jiang Xi is now carrying two valuable items on his body, a pair of gold bracelets and a jade pendant that is obviously very expensive to the naked eye.

Jiang Xi specially sewed a close-fitting pocket for himself, stuffed the two things into the pocket, and kept his hands in the pocket, not daring to leave.

It's not safe outside now, there are a lot of petty thefts. Jiang Xi heard that there are many people in Shenzhen who specialize in snatching bags from passers-by, and sometimes even snatch their earrings. Some even tear the ears of anyone they see wearing earrings.

So Jiang Xi was very vigilant along the way. Finally, the train slowly stopped in Shanghai. Returning to the familiar place, Jiang Xi breathed a sigh of relief.

Jiang Xi got off the train without delay and went straight back to the store. Because Wu Ji Zao Lu was selected as a trustworthy stall in Shanghai, the business of Wu Ji Zao Lu became even better after the news came out.

A small yellow sign symbolizing a trustworthy stall is hung in the most conspicuous place in the store. Next to it are newspapers reporting on the day and clippings of Jiang Xi's interviews. These three signs serve as very favorable proof, making regular customers who buy Zaolu more trusting of Wu Ji Zaolu and also attracting many new customers.

Jiang Xi also arranged a promotional event. In order to celebrate the fact that Wu Ji Zao Lu was selected as a trustworthy stall, as long as you spend a certain amount, you can get a vacuum-packed sample pack of Zao Lu for free. This not only made the store's sales reach a new high, but also made the vacuum packaging famous.

Jiang Xi also took the opportunity to sign cooperation contracts with many old restaurants and hotels in Shanghai, which attracted many other restaurants and hotels to cooperate with Wu Ji Zao Lu, thus forming a virtuous circle.

More and more people began to cooperate with Wu Ji Zao Lu, and the reputation of Wu Ji Zao Lu was completely established in the Shanghai Stock Exchange. With the influence of the Shanghai Stock Exchange, it even had a tendency to spread to the whole country.

Liang Jie has been very busy recently, with activities and recruiting new employees in the store. She finally had a chance to relax, but was stumped by a difficult problem.

Qian Lili's usually cheerful face was now wrinkled. She slumped over the table, looking half dead, and sighed, "Sister Liang, what should we do? Is she coming again today?"

Liang Jie also sighed: "That shouldn't be the case. You've already explained it to her so clearly. Besides, even if she wants to look for someone, she won't be able to find you."

Qian Lili said: "That's right. Every wrong has its perpetrator. It's not me who made him do this. Who did I offend? But you have seen her, so you can't make inferences based on common sense."

Wu Ji Zao Lu's business was booming recently, and more and more people were interested in collaborating with them. Qian Lili and her small team were constantly signing deals every day. Everything was going smoothly until an unexpected guest showed up.

This is also the reason why Qian Lili and Liang Jie are so worried.

The story starts with the Yuexiang Hotel. Jiang Xi saw that the owner of Yuexiang Hotel, Qian Yang, had plans for Qian Lili, so even if she didn't do this business, she didn't want Qian Lili to be hurt.

Jiang Xi gave up trying to get cooperation from Yuexiang Hotel and sought Wu Li's help, and successfully started cooperation with Shanxian Hotel.

But after they gave up the cooperation with Yuexiang Hotel, Qian Yang continued to pursue Qian Lili.

Originally, Qian Yang thought that Qian Lili would definitely be attracted by his charm, and he was determined to win Qian Lili. However, he did not expect that Jiang Xi would turn around and take Qian Lili to sign a contract with Shanxian Hotel, and never contacted him again.

How could Qian Yang tolerate such neglect? He had been a boss for so many years and thought he could call the shots, but he never expected to be humiliated by two young girls.

Besides, Qian Lili was the type he liked, and he didn't believe that Qian Lili didn't look for him because she was not impressed by his charm.

So Qian Yang began to pursue Qian Lili, sending her flowers every day and deliberately waiting for Qian Lili, wanting to pick her up after get off work. Qian Lili was very annoyed and repeatedly told Qian Yang that she had no interest in him at all and asked him not to come again.

But Qian Yang felt that Qian Lili was playing hard to get. Qian Lili was so angry that she swore to the sky that even if all the men in the world died, she would never fall in love with Qian Yang. Only then did Qian Yang realize that what Qian Lili said was true.

He was extremely angry, but he was worried that Qian Lili was not a young girl without any support.

Wu Ji Zao Lu's business is getting bigger and bigger in the Shanghai Stock Exchange, and there is a group of supporters behind it. Qian Yang is afraid of the consequences, and although he is very angry, he still stops harassing Qian Lili.

Qian Lili thought the matter was over, but she didn't expect that this was just the beginning.

That day, Qian Lili met a person in the store. This person was a girl with a round face. She looked about 60% like Qian Lili. As soon as the girl saw Qian Lili, she knelt down in front of her.

Qian Lili was startled: "What are you doing? Who are you? What do you want to do?"

The girl knelt down and looked at Qian Lili with tears in her big eyes: "I beg you, please don't be with Qian Yang, okay? Can you give him back to me and don't fight with me for him?"

Qian Lili was completely bewildered, even feeling like she had seen a ghost in broad daylight. "What are you talking about? Qian Yang and I have absolutely nothing to do with each other, and there's no way I'd ever be with him. Besides, who are you?"

Qian Lili had a hundred questions in her head, and so did Liang Jie. The two looked at each other and finally managed to persuade the girl.

The girl was still crying, with a crazy look on her face: "He is the only one I have. I have been with him since I was 15. I love him very much. No one in the world loves him more than me. I beg you, please don't fight with me, don't take him away from me, okay!"

Qian Lili was speechless. Why didn't this person understand her? Qian Lili said, "I've already told you that I'm not interested in him, and I will never have anything to do with Qian Yang. Don't worry."

The girl didn't believe it: "But why? He doesn't come to see me often now. When I go to see him, he is always impatient and says he wants to give you something. He cares about you very much."

"I understand him. He's obsessed with you, that's why he doesn't want to be with me and treat me the same way he used to. I beg you, can you please leave Shanghai and stay out of his sight? That way, he'll give up."

Qian Lili cursed out in anger: "Are you crazy? Are you a psychopath? I've already told you that I have absolutely no relationship with Qian Yang, and I will never have any relationship with him in the future."

"Qian Yang is quite old, just an old hand. I feel sick when I get close to him. I will never be with him. You should treat Qian Yang as your treasure and keep him well. Please don't show off!"

The girl seemed confused and said, "You rejected him, but why is he still unwilling to talk to me?"

Why Qian Lili: “How would I know why?”

Liang Jie... She didn't know either. The girl's appearance made Qian Lili and Liang Jie a little confused. It was as if they were suddenly beaten while walking on the road, and this person was telling them jokes. It was beyond normal logic.

Liang Jie was much more experienced than Qian Lili. She asked, "Who are you, and what is your relationship with Qian Yang?"

"I'm telling you guys, don't compete with me for Qian Yang, okay?"

Qian Lili clenched her fists and signaled with her eyes, "Sister Liang, just kick her out." Liang Jie stopped her and said, "We're open for business. If we kick her out, what if she makes a scene outside? People will think we've done something to her."

Qian Lili thought about it and said to the girl, "Don't worry, I won't fight with you for Qian Yang. Even if he breaks into eight pieces and falls in front of me, I will run away and will never have anything to do with him."

The girl didn't seem to understand Qian Lili's sarcasm, but smiled with relief: "Then I'll tell you who I am."

The girl's name was Wang Yun. Her family was also from Shanghai, but they were from a rural area. Wang Yun's parents had passed away, and she had been abused by her uncles and aunts for many years. Wang Yun couldn't stand it, so she went to Shanghai to find a job. At that time, Wang Yun, who had just entered society, met Qian Yang.

At that time, Wang Yun was only 15 years old, a tender little girl, simple and naive. The first time Qian Yang saw Wang Yun, he felt that Wang Yun was his.

Qian Yang took good care of Wang Yun and gave her money. It was Wang Yun's first time in Shanghai and she didn't know anything, so Qian Yang patiently taught her how to take the bus and took her to state-owned restaurants. This made Wang Yun, who had never received care before, completely fall in love with Qian Yang and she started talking about dating him.

Even though Qian Yang is more than ten years older than her, Wang Yun still feels very lucky. Wang Yun, who is less than 15 years old, has been with Qian Yang for almost five years now, and Wang Yun is almost 20 years old.

Wang Yun had fantasized countless times about marrying Qian Yang. She would take good care of Qian Yang and treat him as the most important person in the world. However, she did not expect that Qian Yang had been hot and cold towards Wang Yun since two years ago.

No matter how Wang Yun cried or made a fuss, Qian Yang would not be as patient as before, but would walk away indifferently. Until one time, Wang Yun could not stand it anymore, and she threatened to commit suicide in front of Qian Yang. Only then did Qian Yang get scared and promised to be with her.

Wang Yun thought she had won back Qian Yang's heart, but she didn't expect that Qian Yang actually wanted to reconcile with his ex-wife. Wang Yun was extremely scared and nervous, but she knew that Qian Yang's ex-wife was not someone to be trifled with, so she didn't dare to look for her and could only pray that Qian Yang and his ex-wife would fail to reconcile.

Later, Qian Yang really gave up the idea of ​​reconciling with his ex-wife. Wang Yun thought that her prayers had worked, but she didn't expect that Qian Yang had been pursuing a girl recently. After some inquiries, Wang Yun found out that the girl was Qian Lili.

So Wang Yun came to find Qian Lili. She wanted to ask Qian Lili to leave, as if as long as Qian Lili left, Qian Yang would be his.

Wang Yun cried and told Qian Lili and Liang Jie this so-called love story.

Qian Lili and Liang Jie were both at a loss for words. Qian Lili couldn't help but say, "You were less than 15 years old back then, what did you know about love? Qian Yang is just an old-fashioned guy. He likes young girls. He doesn't like you now, not because you've changed, but because you've grown up and don't fit his taste anymore. Do you understand? It has nothing to do with other people!"

Wang Yun was shocked when she heard this. She refused to believe it. "How could it be possible? Qian Yang and I have been together for so many years. Qian Yang has been very kind to me and taught me many life lessons."

"He's the best person in the world to me. He said he would never leave me. He said I was the most beautiful. He said he was lucky to have met me. You're lying to me. Are you lying to me because you want to be with him?"

Qian Lili was so angry that she refused to communicate with Wang Yun anymore. Liang Jie tried to dissuade her, but Wang Yun still refused to give in. In the end, the two of them had no choice but to call the store clerk and kick Wang Yun out.