Chapter 528: You really can’t force people to do things against their will

No matter how much selfishness there was between Yan Biao and Dong Zhen, cooperation was a fact.

Dai Qing did not hide anything and gave him a brief account of what happened in Kyoto so that he would have a general idea of ​​the situation.

After hearing Dai Qing's explanation, Yan Biao understood, and he said, how could someone be so close to him for no reason.

Every time the conversation got interesting, he would mention Sister Dai intentionally or unintentionally, trying to find out some information.

That man was a famous and wealthy person in the capital. He used to be far behind him, but now he easily became his partner.

To be able to make this man like Sister Dai so much... He really didn't dare to think about it too much, otherwise he would be scared himself.

Fortunately, he knew a little about Sister Dai's character. Although she seemed easy to talk to and gentle, if he really touched her bottom line, the outcome would be predictable.

He admired Sister Dai's way of dealing with people, so he was able to get along with Dong Zhen with ease.

"Don't worry, Sister Dai. I know how to deal with Boss Dong. I promise I won't cause you any trouble."

Yan Biao laughed and pointed at the gift on the table.

"These things were prepared by Secretary Yang. They are all good for beauty and skin care. I don't know much about them. You can eat them. If you think any of them are good, I will ask Secretary Yang to deliver them to you on time."

"I can't eat that much by myself. These are enough."

Dai Qing looked at the gift boxes on the table. Two boxes of bird's nests and two boxes of donkey-hide gelatin were luxury items. She felt a little embarrassed to receive such a heavy gift.

"What are you talking about, Sister Dai? I am where I am today because of Sister Dai. It's only right that you send me some nutritional supplements."

Yan Biaohun waved his hands nonchalantly, knowing that one should remember the person who dug the well when drinking water.

The two talked for a while and then Yan Biao left.

Dai Qing put the bird's nest away. As for the two boxes of donkey-hide gelatin, she had to send them to the Chinese medicine store and ask the doctor to help boil them into donkey-hide gelatin cakes before they could be eaten.

In a blink of an eye, it is the Ramadan month and it is time to prepare for the New Year.

Even if you are alone, there has to be a sense of ceremony.

First, stuff the bacon, then make some bacon and bacon duck. Hang them under the eaves and you can eat them after a month.

Anyway, this stuff doesn’t spoil easily. As long as it is well preserved, it’s fine to eat for a year.

On the tenth day of the 11th month,

Dai Qing was washing kelp in the yard and preparing to stew a dish with broth when her pager rang. It was Jiang Li calling, asking her to call back when she had time.

Ever since she learned about the relationship between the two, Dai Qing felt a little resistant when she saw the old man's phone call.

After she cleaned the kelp, Dai Qing took off her apron, took out two yuan in change, and went directly to the newsstand outside to call her grandfather back.

The phone rang twice and then was picked up.

"Hello, I'm Dai Qing."

"Hey, Qing girl, the Second Master has discussed with your family and invites you to come to Qishan as a guest. You can also meet your uncles and aunts, as well as your fellow apprentices."

Holding the phone, Dai Qing was speechless for a moment.

"Girl Qing...Girl..."

"Grandpa Jiang, I have already prepared the New Year's goods. I have no plans to go out during the New Year."

To be honest, Dai Qing didn't want to go. She felt awkward facing a group of unfamiliar elders.

After these words came out, there was a moment of silence on the other end of the phone, and then Jiang Li immediately spoke again in a gentle tone,

"Girl, during the Chinese New Year, people visit relatives and friends. We have a lot of people here, it's lively and full of the festive atmosphere. Grandpa thinks you can come here to have some fun... It's a rare opportunity to get together during the Chinese New Year, so you can get to know some people while everyone is here."

Jiang Li's voice rang out on the other end of the line, her tone was kind, but there was some noise around, indicating that Jiang Li was not the only one on the other end of the line.

Dai Qing was silent for a moment, then spoke softly.

"Grandpa Jiang, I'm not used to communicating with strangers, and I'm not mentally prepared for it. Grandpa's old friends are all strangers to me. I'm only familiar with you, Grandpa Jiang, and I treat them the same way. The New Year is a festive day, Grandpa Jiang should reunite with his family, and I won't disturb you."

Jiang Li was silent. Before making the call, he had thought that the girl would refuse, but he felt that he should have the confidence to persuade her to agree.

I didn't expect this girl to be so resistant.

For a moment, he was a little conflicted. Was it right or wrong to force her over?

"Girl, you really don't want to come here to celebrate the New Year?"

“No.”

Dai Qingsi did not hesitate at all. It must be very tiring to face a group of strangers all day and have to keep a smile on her face.

"...Okay then, when the weather gets warmer, Grandpa will come to see you again." After Jiang Li finished speaking, he put down the phone and sighed softly.

The people sitting next to them looked at each other, all with unhappy expressions.

"Uncle, didn't you say that girl was polite and outstanding? How come I didn't hear that? You called her in person, and she still dared to refuse?"

"Don't worry, Third Junior Brother. If you don't want to come, forget it. It's the same if we go over and take a look later. That girl lives alone and has no one to discipline her. It's not surprising that she doesn't know much. Once we get familiar with her, we can slowly teach her."

"Yes, Second Uncle, you have been running around all these years simply because you were worried about Master. Now that we have found his descendant, we are also very happy. We will do our best to treat her well in the future."

Jiang Li pursed his lips, listened to the discussions of several people, and sighed softly.

"I think I understand Qing's concerns... Times have changed, and everyone has their own choices. Nothing can be forced."

Everyone: “…”

At this moment, two people suddenly walked into the hall.

"Master, has your niece agreed to spend the New Year with us? I have already asked someone to prepare a room for her, and I have specially arranged for her to be next to Guan Yue, so that it will be convenient for girls to keep each other company."

"No need to arrange it. People don't want to come. Our temple is too small to accommodate such a big Buddha."

Before Jiang Li could speak, someone next to him said something sinister.

"Third Junior Brother, there's no need to say that. As a young girl, you're timid and it's understandable that you don't know what to do when facing us elders."

"That is not fair. Our Jiang family has been passed down for a hundred years. Our former master was also an amazing talent. Unfortunately, he was persecuted by others... We don't even have a chance to take revenge."

"It would be disappointing if the master's descendants were timid and cowardly to survive in this world."

Jiang Li listened to this, raised his head and looked at him with a look of reproach in his eyes.

"Jiang Bo, you are an elder now, you should be kind and less critical. How about Qing? You haven't even met her, how can you evaluate her?"

"Uncle, why should we see this? You called them in person and they didn't even give you face. What else can we say about your character?"

Jiang Bo had a serious face and a righteous look.

"My second uncle is old now. He finally came back. He should recuperate at home. When the weather gets warmer after the New Year, I will go down the mountain in person to meet the girl and make plans."