When Gu Yaoniang led Bizhu into the private room, Qin Yuxiu was drinking his third cup of tea at Jinyulou.
Seeing Yao Niang enter, he suppressed his impatience and smiled at her.
Once inside the private room, Yao Niang could no longer maintain her fake smile. She sat down coldly, looked Qin Yuxiu up and down, and then slowly asked, "You came to see me today?"
Qin Yuxiu looked at Bizhu beside Yaoniang, wanting to speak, but hesitated and refused to open her mouth.
How could Gu Yaoniang not understand his meaning?
But she brought Bizhu with her, so how could she possibly send Bizhu away?
"I'm very busy. If you need anything, just say so. If there's nothing else, I'll be leaving."
After saying that, Yao Niang made a move to get up and leave.
Seeing her get up, Qin Yuxiu quickly stood up as well, reaching out to grab Yao Niang, but was blocked by Bi Zhu.
Qin Yuxiu's temper seemed exceptionally good. Seeing Bizhu's guarded behavior, her brows, which had initially furrowed, softened, and she said gently, "I know you're busy, but don't rush. I came here specifically to find you, so you're going to give me some tea?"
Before going upstairs, I had already heard about it from the waiter who escorted Qin Yuxiu upstairs.
He asked Qin Yuxiu if she wanted to order any dishes, but Qin Yuxiu said no, and only served a pot of tea.
And here's what we'll see.
Gu Yaoniang was a little impatient: "Didn't you just say you didn't want it?"
Qin Yuxiu was taken aback, not expecting Yao Niang to know so much about this, and then said, "Can what I ordered myself be the same as what you gave me?"
His smile was warm, but Yao Niang watched with gritted teeth.
But then he thought the man was really crazy and was afraid that he would cause trouble at Jin Yu Lou, disturb other customers' meals, and affect his income.
He then said, "Bizhu, go and arrange some snacks for Lord Qin."
Bizhu hesitated, not daring to leave Yaoniang's side easily. Yaoniang was also uneasy, so she instructed, "Go quickly and come back quickly."
Bizhu then stepped out to give instructions, only to see Bitao and Bishuang sneaking around the door, trying to eavesdrop on what was happening inside.
Seeing her come out, Bitao repeatedly pushed her back, saying, "I heard everything! I know, you must go back and protect your wife!"
Before Bizhu could react, Bitao pushed her back into the room.
Bishuang asked Bitao, "Would you like some of our signature dishes?"
Bitao looked disgusted: "Why serve the signature dishes? Just serve a few side dishes and some snacks."
Bi Shuang hesitated for a moment: "Wouldn't that be inappropriate?"
Bitao didn't take it seriously: "What's wrong with it? Don't you know that my wife hates him?"
Bitao looked at Bishuang suspiciously, questioning her loyalty to Gu Yaoniang.
Bi Shuang looked completely innocent: "I know!"
She blinked her big eyes, appearing quite innocent and harmless: "Why not take the opportunity to rip him off?"
Bitao suddenly understood what Bishuang was thinking. Her eyes lit up at first, but then dimmed again: "Forget it. You don't know, the Qin family is all very stingy. He waited for his wife to arrive before ordering the dishes, probably because he was calculating that this would be considered as his wife treating him."
If we take it upon ourselves to give him nice things, and he doesn't pay us in the end, wouldn't we lose out?
Bishuang nodded vigorously—it's all thanks to Bitao, who has been by her wife's side for so long and has so much experience!
Bizhu returned to her room, and Qin Yuxiu seemed somewhat displeased that she had returned so quickly. Bizhu pretended not to notice, keeping her eyes down and acting as a mascot behind Yaoniang.
Qin Yuxiu had no choice but to continue saying what she hadn't finished before: "I know you still have feelings for me. Sister Yaoniang, if you have any difficulties, you can tell me. There's no need to torment yourself like this."
Bizhu's eyes widened.
Didn't I just go out and come back? What happened?
She glanced at Yao Niang secretly, only to find that she was just as confused as she was.
Yao Niang was somewhat amused and asked through gritted teeth, "How does Lord Qin know that I still have feelings for you?"
Qin Yuxiu seemed completely unaware of Yao Niang's gritted teeth, still maintaining a deeply affectionate demeanor: "I've heard everything. Jin Yu Lou has been closed for many days, and you insisted on reopening it on the day of my wedding with A Qiu, just to keep busy, rather than staying at home heartbroken?"
Gu Yaoniang gritted her teeth: "I chose that day because it was an auspicious day! According to you, all those women who got married that day were just trying to find something to do and have forgotten about your heartbreak of marrying someone else?"
The words "I'm doing this to get rich" were almost out of her mouth, but she managed to suppress them.
Qin Yuxiu retorted very seriously, "You can't say that. A woman's reputation is of utmost importance. How could Sister Yaoniang speak such nonsense?"
Gu Yaoniang felt a surge of frustration.
Qin Yuxiu has her own logic, which is illogical.
Now that Qin Yuxiu is at Jin Yu Lou, forcibly driving her away might disrupt their business. Unless absolutely necessary, they hope to send her off in the most peaceful way possible.
She was getting impatient and asked, "So, what exactly did you come here for today?"
Upon hearing her speak, Qin Yuxiu straightened her expression, stood up, and bowed deeply to Gu Yaoniang.
Gu Yaoniang was startled and said sharply, "What are you doing?"
Qin Yuxiu seemed puzzled by her reaction and said seriously, "I've come today to apologize for what I did before. I shouldn't have been so rough with you at the Princess's residence. It's all my fault for being impatient and misunderstanding you. I thought you were going to tell my wife about our engagement, and I assumed you were trying to break it up."
Now I realize that you never mentioned me to my wife; you were merely on good terms with her. I now understand that I was being petty and naive.
He said sincerely, "My dear sister, I apologize to you."
Gu Yaoniang was somewhat puzzled, not expecting such a scene. But not wanting to offend someone who was smiling, she hesitated and said, "It's nothing."
However, he still looked wary.
Qin Yuxiu can't possibly be this normal. If she's acting this normally, something must be going on.
Seeing that she had nothing more to say, Qin Yuxiu continued, "Secondly, I'd like to ask Sister Yaoniang if she's facing any difficulties?"
Gu Yaoniang was even more confused: "What difficulties?"
Qin Yuxiu's expression became even more sincere and gentle: "Sister Yaoniang, you are a proper young lady from an official family. If you didn't have some difficulties, why would you have to show your face in public and do business? I know that I broke off the engagement because I was sorry to you."
If it's because of me that you couldn't handle the blow and ended up in this situation, then you've been through it all. We grew up together, and you and my wife are close. If you encounter any difficulties, we can work together to find a solution..."
As Gu Yaoniang listened to his rambling, her brows furrowed deeper and deeper. Finally, she couldn't help but ask, "Lord Qin, why do you think my business dealings have anything to do with you?"
Qin Yuxiu was also surprised: "Isn't that right?"
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