Chapter 25 Master Li Arrives at the Shop
Suddenly the wind picked up, and large raindrops began to fall from the sky.
The maids and servants in Master Li's mansion were busy moving potted plants when the manager called out:
"You two at the door, come over here too, quick, quick, move everything inside!"
Seeing the two people running inside, Fei Jian leaped down.
He quickly ran back to the alleyway he had just passed and saw Su Jingge sheltering from the rain under the eaves.
"Manager Su, I heard you, I heard you!" Fei Jian shouted as he ran over.
"How is it?"
"It seems Master Li is coming to our restaurant tomorrow afternoon to host a banquet for his guests," Fei Jian said with a smile. "Let's hurry back and prepare."
The two were so excited that they ran back into the rain.
When we arrived at the restaurant, the rain had stopped.
The two then told the people at the restaurant about it.
At first, everyone thought that it would be difficult to handle if they couldn't find the person, but then Feijian breathed a sigh of relief and said that he had found them.
Everyone cheered.
"Master, you're something else! You heard all that? Haha."
Ying Xiaohu exclaimed in admiration, then respectfully gave Xiao Linyuan a thumbs up: "Grandmaster, my master is truly amazing, it's all thanks to you."
Xiao Linyuan raised his hand, narrowed his eyes, and tapped him with his finger: "You naughty boy, but if Master Li really comes to the restaurant tomorrow, then there's a chance to discuss the materials in person. Good news, good news."
Fei Jian chuckled: "This underhanded trick was actually Su Zhanggui's idea. She intercepted the beggar woman's belongings, she—"
Then I saw Qingyue's piercing, cold gaze.
"She's smart, hahaha."
...
Su Jingge said, "The restaurant business is picking up. Even if we don't contact Master Li, he will come by himself tomorrow. So you could say it's a blessing in disguise."
"So please take care of everything tomorrow."
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The following morning.
Sure enough, a servant from Master Li's mansion came to run an errand, and standing at the door was Su Jingge, who was putting up the signboard.
The servant said, "Hello, I am from the Li family. My master said he would like to reserve a private room on the second floor for Shenshi (3-5 PM) today. Please reserve the room for me, madam. Here is the deposit."
As he spoke, the man took out two gold coins from his pocket: "Don't make dishes with too much meat and fish, my master dislikes greasy, oily, and meaty food." He pointed to the signboard on the wall, "These fresh, green ingredients are my master's favorite. Ever since we had that wild vegetable feast last time, he has been very happy."
Su Jingge smiled. The young master preferred vegetarian food, so it would be difficult for her to prepare large amounts of meat, fish, or delicacies.
After all, supplies are quite scarce in the county town.
The polarization is severe; some are very wealthy, holding official or business positions, while others are impoverished.
Su Jingge accepted the gold ingot: "Okay, I will definitely instruct people to make it well."
The servant nodded, and when he turned his head, his brows furrowed slightly.
Why do I feel like I've seen this aunt somewhere before?
The servant turned around and asked again, puzzled, "May I ask, aunt, have we met before?"
Suddenly, Su Jingge's heart skipped a beat. She shook her head: "No, I've never seen it before..."
I begged for food at your wealthy man's doorstep yesterday.
"Oh... alright, then I'll take my leave."
Su Jingge walked into the house.
He gave instructions to the kitchen maid, Ying Dahu, and Ying Xiaohu.
"People from the wealthy man's mansion have arrived. Everyone, prepare the organic ingredients."
Ying Xiaohu looked at the two gold coins and exclaimed, "Ah? This... so much money for leafy greens! Manager Su has made a fortune!"
Several people gathered around upon hearing the sound.
"Rumor has it that this official is a vegetarian and has an eccentric personality. Yesterday, I saw that the figure in the courtyard was wearing a green robe. As the saying goes, 'Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be defeated.' I think it's time to make a sacrifice..." Fei Jian said.
The group was completely confused.
Ying Xiaohu: "What the hell, Master? What sacrifice?"
Qingyue crossed her arms: "Speak clearly, you idiot!"
Several people sat around a table. Fei Jian said, "Yesterday I overheard some guests sitting with the wealthy man talking about something about exchanging green plants for a wife. Isn't a wife just a woman?"
"What if, what if Manager Su meets with the Master today, but he refuses to cooperate with us and refuses to provide the materials? What then?"
"This material absolutely cannot be broken, right?"
The group listened very attentively.
Ying Xiaohu nodded: "That's right. If the repairs aren't completed, Zhao Zhou might take over the restaurant."
“Right? So we still need a second plan.” Flying Sword paused. “However… this might require one of our women to sacrifice something.”
"What do you mean?" Qingyue frowned.
"You need a woman, beautiful and charming, to talk to. Once you've seen all the good-looking ones, how can the woman you send as a gift still catch your eye?"
"Oh ho ho, you want my young lady to sell her body to negotiate this deal?" Qingyue glared at him angrily.
Fei Jian's fingers twitched slightly, and he raised his chin a little: "You, you go ahead, are you sure you can do it?"
“Your face is as round as a pancake, and your voice can kill people. You’re not gentle at all, just rude!” Flying Sword said in one breath.
"Say that again? Who's ugly? Who's rude?"
As a result, the two started fighting again.
Su Jingge lowered her eyes and pondered: "That's a good point, we can give it a try."
Xiao Linyuan's thin lips parted slightly: "This...this isn't appropriate, is it? How about Qingyue instead?"
Su Jingge shook her head: "Qingyue can't speak well. If she opens her mouth, she will reveal her background as a martial arts woman. I'm afraid that any good things will fall through."
"Since we're going to talk anyway, we might as well give it a try."
After saying that, Su Jingge stopped the two of them and called out, "Qingyue, help me with my hair and makeup."
Then they went back upstairs.
The afternoon sun was shining brightly, a gentle breeze was blowing, and the restaurant was filled with a peaceful atmosphere.
Su Jingge had finished dressing and looked out the three-way window at several carriages approaching. Although the carriages were not particularly luxurious, they were decorated in a low-key manner.
Qingyue went downstairs: "Everyone, to your positions, get ready to take on jobs!"
The moment the carriage doors opened, everyone in the restaurant stared in disbelief.
The man appeared to be twenty-six years old, wearing a light green robe with a white undergarment. The combination of green and white gave him a cool and noble air.
The outer garment was a dark blue cloak, with ink bamboo patterns subtly visible on the hem.
Holding a folding fan, he exudes elegance in every gesture.
The man had a fair complexion, his eyebrows were relaxed like a crescent moon, and his eyes were bright, as if they held the spring breeze.
A faint smile played at the corners of her lips, exuding a gentle and warm feeling.
The sunlight slanted down on him from behind, making him look like a celestial being from a painting, walking gracefully towards him.
"Oh my god! Is this the legendary Master Li?? He looks absolutely inhuman!"
Ying Xiaohu was stunned by the sight of such a handsome man and said to Fei Jian beside him.
Fei Jian frowned and turned to look at Xiao Linyuan, who had already left the counter.
"Where is General Xiao going?" Ying Xiaohu asked Fei Jian.
Fei Jian's voice was calm: "You'll be handling the cashier duties at the front desk today."
"Huh? I...I'm a waiter!" Ying Xiaohu watched as the two of them had already left.
What's going on? Just because he's more handsome than the other two, he's so upset?
After entering the shop, Master Li was followed by three men, all dressed like noble young men, one of whom was holding an exquisite flute.
They weren't from Yuxiang County; they seemed more like young noblemen from the capital...
Guided by Qingyue, the group went up to the second floor.
Su Jingge watched Xiao Linyuan and the flying sword leave from the other end.
She instructed Qingyue to keep an eye on the second floor.
After the menu came out, Su Jingge glanced at it first. There were no special notes; it was just what the servant had instructed her to give earlier.
An hour later, she heard the sound of a flute coming from inside.
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