"Yes, the brokers offended your esteemed household yesterday, and I have come here to apologize."
After Cen Xi finished speaking, the middle-aged man on the ground got up and said...
"Didn't you say yesterday that you looked down on my Flying Phoenix Mountain? Why are you up the mountain again today? Did someone threaten you? My men were planning to teach you a lesson, but they haven't left yet. Are you that afraid?"
Cen Xi asked the question knowing the answer already.
"This old man was blind and did not recognize Mount Tai. The young lady has the appearance of an immortal. We mortals in the world are naturally afraid. Please, immortal, have mercy on us this time."
Upon hearing what this ugly middle-aged man said, Cen Xi immediately spat out a mouthful of tea.
Damn it, is there something wrong with this world?
Why are there so many weirdos? And these "immortals"? What an idiot!
After Cen Xi finally calmed down, he spoke seriously:
"If you want me to be lenient, fine, but tell me how you offended me and what you'll do to make amends."
Cen Xi inexplicably felt that Shen Jinchen had arranged things exactly to her liking. She felt extremely pleased as she looked at the person who had looked down on her yesterday but had to apologize to her today.
Her pent-up frustration of the past few days vanished completely.
"The mistakes I have made are too numerous to mention, so let's not go into them. Today, I have brought the most capable people from our brokerage firm with me. Please accept them, young lady."
The middle-aged man was very eager to admit his mistakes, speaking flattering words eloquently, with an extremely pained expression on his face. Seeing his heartbroken look, Cen Xi wanted to help him up and say, "It's alright, none of that was your fault."
"Then call them over so I can take a look."
Cen Xi straightened her expression and pulled herself back to reality. Damn, this person is really dedicated to acting; she couldn't even muster up her usual shrewish demeanor.
"Alright, young lady, please wait a moment. I will have someone come in right away."
As soon as Cen Xi finished speaking, the old man looked grateful and bowed to Cen Xi before beckoning to the people outside the door.
Then twenty men and women, young and old, entered, and they all looked clean and neat.
After everyone entered, the middle-aged man looked at Cen Xi with a beaming smile:
"They're all here. Miss, take a look and use whatever you like. Our dental clinic won't charge you a single penny."
"Oh? What did the person who sent you up the mountain threaten you with? Why are you so obedient to him?"
Cen Xi raised an eyebrow and asked with a smile. It seems that not only does that scoundrel have a large psychological shadow in her heart, but no one else dares to mess with him either.
He paid so much for her services today, will she still run away next time she sees him?
"No, I've realized I've been blind, which is why I offended the person you sent. I've come here today to sincerely apologize. Look at my kind face, who would have the heart to come here to threaten me? Hehe, please don't overthink it."
When Cen Xi got straight to the point about that person, a flicker of emotion flashed in the middle-aged man's eyes, but he quickly smiled and defended himself.
"Alright, if it's delivered to our door, we might as well accept it. Now, go to the side, I'll ask these twenty people you brought."
Cen Xi put it bluntly: you came to her yourself, and she would be a fool to refuse.
"Alright, miss, pick whichever you like."
The middle-aged man still had a smile plastered on his face, and he really did look like he had said. If it weren't for Liu Ji's words yesterday, she might have believed him to some extent.
Now, all she can do is laugh.
"Those with exceptional culinary skills, come out!"
As soon as Cen Xi finished speaking, three old women stepped forward.
"Girl, the three of us are pretty good cooks, you can stay with us."
Of the three people who stepped forward, the older one spoke up.
"Okay, stand over there for now."
Cen Xi glanced at them with a smirk.
Then he addressed the remaining people:
"Those who can't cook, step forward."
As soon as she finished speaking, eleven more people came out. Cen Xi looked at these eleven people and saw that they were all girls, who were probably going to be maids for wealthy families.
There are six people left.
Cen Xi carefully observed the expressions of the six people, and finally pointed to the three old women who seemed pleasing to the eye, saying:
"Kitchen maids, it's just the three of you."
After Cen Xi finished speaking, she glanced at the three people who had stood up first, and sure enough, their expressions were intriguing.
Cen Xi smiled and then said to the eleven young women:
“Those who have never served anyone before, step forward.”
As soon as Cen Xi finished speaking, six girls stepped forward. After they came out, they glanced at the three people who had just said that their cooking skills were excellent, but they didn't say anything.
"Those who know medicine, come out. Whether you came out earlier or not, stand on my left."
Cen Xi raised an eyebrow, showing no emotion, and said something indifferently.
As soon as she finished speaking, the formation changed immediately. The old woman who had stood out first also stepped forward and walked to Cen Xi's left.
Cen Xi looked to her left and saw that there were six people who knew medicine, including two girls who had never served anyone before.
She couldn't help but find it amusing. What did that guy surnamed Chen mean by openly telling her today that he had overheard her conversation?
And then he dares to blatantly try to force people into her life. Did he only overhear half of what she said yesterday, and not hear her accusations against Liu Ji?
That doesn't make sense either. If they didn't hear it, why would these brokers come?
Cen Xi's mind became increasingly confused as she thought about it. Her previously certain selection plan was now in doubt.
Cen Xi felt that that scoundrel, the prime minister of a nation, must be a man of deep thoughts. He couldn't possibly tell him openly that he had sent someone up the mountain, or that he had done the opposite.
Or perhaps those who remain silent are his people.
"Cen Xi, what are you thinking? Why do you need someone who knows medicine? Have you forgotten that I am a master of treating poisons?"
"Qingyi's medical skills are also quite good. You can have her follow you. You can absolutely trust my people. We don't know if these people have any masters behind them. I think you should stop being picky, lest a spy gets in."
Zhu Yanniang was also good at handling things. Seeing Cen Xi's conflicted expression, she knew that Cen Xi had doubts, so she volunteered herself.
"But even if there are doctors, what about the kitchen?"
Cen Xi looked conflicted. She had secretly investigated the Su Nu Sect and found that Zhu Yan Niang's people were trustworthy.
"Where's Jun Jianchou? Isn't he your friend? Why don't you ask him to help you find someone? I don't think you can trust the people this shopkeeper brings."
Zhu Yanniang thought of that incredibly capable man, the only upright gentleman in her eyes, who treated Cen Xi so well; someone must have sent him to Cen Xi to choose from.
“He took my adopted son on a trip. He’s too far away to help us in our immediate needs. We desperately need a cook on the mountain right now.”
Cen Xi sat down in the main seat and helplessly shrugged.
"Our Su Nu Sect doesn't have any good cooks either. Eating is a big deal, so we really should choose the right person."
Seeing Cen Xi say this, Zhu Yanniang was at a loss as to how to choose a person.
"Choose the three who were the first to stand up. The more problematic they seem, the less problematic they are."
Cen Xi slapped the armrest of the chair and made a decision.
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