Chapter 57 Invitation
Butler Li originally wanted to talk to the young lady, but the people in the queue behind him were still sticking their heads in to look inside. He felt embarrassed to occupy the seat for a long time, so after buying his things, he went to wait on the other side.
When Ji Zhisui was closing her stall, Pei Ersao whispered in her ear, "Sui Niang, that man is so strange. He always looks over here curiously."
"Could it be that the people from Zhang's Embroidery Workshop discovered something?" Old Madam Pei took out the wooden stick hidden under the clippers. Her old bones were still strong, so she had no problem dealing with one person.
Ji Zhisui glanced at Butler Li. She had some impression of this man. She had come to buy things twice before, but his curious behavior was indeed easy to arouse suspicion.
But when she thought of the other person's bright and joyful eyes after eating the burrito, which was a diner's true reaction, she didn't think that the other person might have any bad intentions.
Seeing that the stall was about to close, Butler Li quickened his pace and walked forward.
Seeing the man coming at her aggressively, Madam Pei was ready to use the stick in her hand. Could it be that this villain wanted to commit a crime in public?
Butler Li didn't want to let anyone escape, so he stepped forward and tried to grab Ji Zhisui's sleeve.
But just when his hand was halfway extended, a wooden stick stopped his hand, and then Madam Pei’s angry voice came, "Don’t even think about touching me, Sui Niang!"
Pei Ersao stared at the man in front of her who looked like he had bad intentions with a bad look.
Butler Li also realized that his behavior was inappropriate and withdrew his hand with some resentment.
He said apologetically, "Madam, I didn't mean to be rude, but I have something I want to discuss with you."
Ji Zhisui himself was also frightened by the appearance of the wooden stick, but he knew that his grandmother was worried that he would be bullied, and a warm feeling flowed in his heart.
In her previous life, she had no family, so she was destined to learn to be independent, to protect herself from the wind and rain, and to bear the dangers on her own.
But in this strange world, she has family. When she encounters danger, they will protect her and shelter her from the wind and rain.
Seeing that Butler Li was apologizing very fully and seemed to have something important to say, Mrs. Pei put away the wooden stick in her hand.
Ji Zhisui said with an apologetic expression, "Excuse me, what can I do for you?"
"My dear, tomorrow is my old lady's birthday. Can I invite you to come to my house and make some wraps and ice jelly?"
These two things are new and taste good. The old lady will definitely like them.
"Who are you from?" Mrs. Pei was still a little worried.
"We are the Wang family from South Street." Butler Li's voice sounded a little proud. The Wang family was one of the most wealthy families in Qizhou County, and they were also on good terms with the county magistrate.
Ji Zhisui and the others looked at each other. They were very familiar with the Wang family. The centenary longevity picture made by Pei was embroidered for Old Lady Wang.
Ji Zhisui was also tempted. She planned to rent a shop on South Street. She not only wanted to attract the merchants and workers coming and going, but also wanted to open up the South Street market.
The people living in South Street are relatively wealthy and are more willing to spend money on food. If her food can become famous in South Street, then she won't have to worry about running out of business when she opens a restaurant.
She had originally planned to wait until the matter of Wu’s Embroidery Workshop was resolved and then ask Manager Wu to help introduce her, but now she had the opportunity to go there on her own initiative.
She didn't want to miss this opportunity, so she made an appointment with Butler Li to deliver ice jelly and spring rolls to the palace the next day.
Butler Li liked to do business with such straightforward people, so he paid a deposit of fifty cents and said that if those things made the old lady happy, he might get another reward.
When they left, both of them had smiles on their faces. Ji Zhisui was happy that he finally had the opportunity to get to know the wealthy people in South Street, while Butler Li was happy that he finally completed what his wife had asked him to do and no longer had to worry about losing his position as butler.
After returning home, Ji Zhisui told the Pei family about his meeting with Butler Li and his visit to the palace tomorrow. They might have to work overtime tonight and tomorrow morning.
Pei was a little worried and thought a lot, "Sui Niang, do you think this is a conspiracy?"
She was really scared. She was threatened because she had accepted the embroidery work from the Wang family. Now Sui Niang was going to the Wang family to deliver something. What if something happened?
"Mom, the fight between the two embroidery workshops has nothing to do with the Wang family, you don't have to worry." Pei Yian said.
She and Manager Wu have already arranged everything for tomorrow. Besides, Sui Niang will only help in the kitchen when delivering food and will not show up in front.
Pei Yian's words put Pei and Ji Zhisui at ease, and everyone began to get busy preparing.
The next day was Madam Wang’s birthday, and the Wang family was unusually lively.
At the appointed time, Ji Zhisui and Pei Ersao loaded the food into an ox cart and arrived at the back door of the palace. Steward Li had already been waiting there. When he saw them, he greeted them warmly, "Young lady, you're finally here!"
Ji Zhisui pointed to the things on the ox cart and said, "Butler Li, I have prepared everything."
"Okay, okay!" Butler Li called people to move all these things in.
Ji Zhisui also followed them into the kitchen.
At this moment, a maid ran over in a panic, gasping for breath when she came to Butler Li.
Seeing this, Butler Li frowned, "Chunhua, why are you so startled? Have you forgotten what day it is today? If you embarrass yourself in front of those nobles, I'll see how Madam will punish you!"
Chunhua paused for a moment, then said hurriedly, "Butler Li, something terrible has happened!"
"Pah, pah, pah! What nonsense are you talking about, you damn girl! Do you want to be beaten?"
Hearing about being spanked, Chunhua immediately shook her head and explained in a panic, "Butler Li, I didn't mean that. It's just... Chef Fan got sick from eating something and hasn't come out of the toilet since."
"What!" Butler Li, who had originally told the maid not to panic, could not remain calm this time. Chef Fan was the most famous chef for banquets in Qizhou County. With him in charge of the old lady's birthday, Butler Li was relieved.
But at this critical moment, how come Chef Fan got an upset stomach?
What if Chef Fan wasn't there to keep things in order and the old lady's birthday party was ruined?
Butler Li couldn't even imagine the consequences. He had just found two fresh snacks, burritos and ice jelly, yesterday. He finally stopped worrying and had a good sleep, but now...
Butler Li felt that his hair was about to fall out again. This time he might lose his position as butler and get beaten.
The other chefs are not bad either, but they are far inferior to Chef Fan.
These noble people have precious mouths, and they can easily distinguish between good and bad. It’s over, it’s over, it’s all over…
Butler Li looked worried, but when Ji Zhisui heard this, he knew that this was a good opportunity for him!
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