Chapter 26 Talking with Master Li
A wisp of zither music drifted over the wall, its light and ethereal notes instantly giving one a sense of cleansing oneself from worldly cares.
The sound of the flute filled the entire restaurant, as if time itself had stopped.
After everyone had eaten and drunk their fill, Su Jingge entered the private room to serve tea and snacks.
Li Jingyi looked at the woman in front of him, who wore a light blue dress and had her long hair loosely tied up with a silver hairpin, with a few strands of hair hanging down her neck, like a cool and aloof fairy.
Those eyes and brows were as cold as black jade in a deep pool, exuding a murderous aura.
This must be the legendary Assistant Manager Su, who commands respect even without anger...
"We don't think we ordered tea and snacks, did we?" the man next to him said.
Su Jingge has never liked beating around the bush, nor can she do it.
"I brought the tea and snacks myself. I have a few words I'd like to say to Master Li. Would it be convenient for me?"
The other three had always known that Li Jingyi was popular with women, and they were used to it no matter where he went.
The three of them stood up.
The man with the white jade flute smiled calmly: "We'll wait for Young Master Li in the carriage."
Li Jingyi nodded slightly.
He then looked at the woman in front of him and said, "Please speak, Assistant Manager Su."
Su Jingge frowned slightly. Did he know her?
She sat down and poured tea for the person.
"Since Master Li knows who I am, I won't hide it anymore. I need the batch of rubble materials you have. Can you cooperate with me?"
Li Jingyi was also slightly taken aback, then smiled and said, "Everyone says that Assistant Manager Su is straightforward, and seeing him today, I can confirm it."
The man asked, "Why do you want the materials I have?"
"The materials are under the control of the county magistrate. I was blocked by someone. At present, there are not many rubbles in the repair work. That's why I am so presumptuous as to ask you for materials."
Li Jingyi took a sip of tea: "You know I have a relative, and that person is your rival. If you come to me for help, isn't that the same as asking your rival for help?"
"Rumor has it that Master Li is eccentric, elusive, and fiercely protective of his own. But in my opinion, I don't think you are the kind of person who acts according to others' opinions."
"Oh? So what kind of person do you think I am?" Li Jingyi asked with great interest.
"A person who follows their heart."
Li Jingyi looked at the woman without saying a word.
"Now, repairing Yuxiang County is your sole responsibility, isn't it? If you repair it well, Miss Su will be recorded in history and her name will be remembered for eternity. If you don't repair it well, then you've just made a boast and become the subject of gossip." The man raised an eyebrow. "Do you think I want to see you admired by thousands or scorned by thousands?"
Su Jingge saw the meaning deep in those pupils.
This person is extremely cunning.
Su Jingge smiled and said, "I wouldn't say I'm admired by thousands, and I don't care if people scorn me. It's neither a gain nor a loss for me."
"Hahaha." Li Jingyi laughed and picked up the teapot to fill the woman's cup. "I really admire a woman of such integrity as Miss Su."
This woman is free-spirited, insightful, and untainted by worldly corruption; she is far superior to the women his friend wanted to send her.
"I can provide the materials."
Su Jingge's eyes lit up: "After Yuxiang County is repaired in the future, I will definitely have your name engraved on the honor roll."
"Oh? The honor roll? Is he a good person in the girl's heart?" Li Jingyi tilted his head slightly, his handsome eyes shining.
Su Jingge nodded: "Yes, they're on my list of good people."
"So who's number one on this list of good people?"
Su Jingge blinked: "There's no ranking yet..."
"Then I'd like to try my best to get first place."
The man's eyes curved into a smile, suddenly sparkling.
“But I’m not supplying goods for free,” he added.
“The price is negotiable,” Su Jingge said.
"No, if you do me a favor, I'll not only supply you with goods, but also offer you the same price as usual, okay?"
Upon hearing this, Su Jingge thought it was a good thing. By not raising prices, the money saved could be used for more things.
"What favor do you need, Master Li? Please speak."
"I've heard that Manager Su's family used to supply goods to merchants in the city. I wonder if they're still doing that business? I'd like you to supply my household with green plants on a long-term basis?"
Green plants?
We're doomed!
Su Jingge pondered. Green plants are living things, but it seems that her system space cannot produce living things. Otherwise, rice and wheat would definitely exist.
These green plants are rare, and their supply will definitely require a lot of points.
But there probably isn't enough space!
I don't know if it's even possible to grow it.
This ingredient is going to be wasted.
Li Jingyi noticed the woman's furrowed brows and then asked, "If not—"
"Oh yes, yes, my uncle is a merchant, I'll try my best to ask him for you."
Li Jingyi nodded: "Alright, I'll have someone send over a list of plants later, Miss Su, please take a look. However, I'm not often at the residence, so if you come looking for them, please let me know in advance so I can make preparations."
"I will still supply you with the materials. If I am not here, you can find Manager Tong."
She picked up her teacup, smiled at him, and said, "Okay, then it's settled."
The two clinked glasses, and the matter was considered settled.
After seeing Li Jingyi off, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
Everyone is asking Su Jingge how things are going.
Su Jingge shrugged: "It didn't work out. He asked me for some green plants, saying I should provide them for him."
"Huh? There are hardly any households in the entire Yuxiang County that raise this thing. It wastes water and soil, and it needs to be managed by people. It's incredibly troublesome," Ying Xiaohu said.
“It’s okay, he said he’s not in a hurry anyway. If we find it, we’ll write to him,” Su Jingge said.
She turned around and looked again: "Why are you and Qingyue the only ones here? Where are Xiao Linyuan and Feijian?"
Ying Xiaohu shook his head: "The moment those two saw Master Li come in, they turned and ran away."
“Is that so…” Su Jingge looked at the backyard.
Ying Xiaohu asked again, "Why would someone as elusive as him be willing to keep this thing? Sigh, I don't understand the world of the rich."
Su Jingge paused, turned her head, and asked, "Li Jingyi isn't a native, is he?"
"What is a native?" Ying Xiaohu asked.
“That’s right, I’m not a native of this area,” Su Jingge explained.
“Ah! No, it seems he moved here a few years ago. Anyway, he’s quite wealthy. The county magistrate and many officials tried to curry favor with him, but he wouldn’t associate with officials, and he did things his own way without giving any face. He didn’t care about anything in the city,” Ying Xiaohu said.
Su Jingge nodded. This person was definitely not as simple as she had imagined. Even though he tried to keep a low profile, there were some things about him that he couldn't hide, such as his inherent refinement.
This could very well be some palace official in disguise, out experiencing life.
She then turned her head to look at the backyard.
Xiao Linyuan...
He hid from the moment Li Jingyi entered, and his flying sword also disappeared.
These two either have a grudge against him...
Either you know each other.
She walked toward the backyard.
Watching Xiao Linyuan feeding the horses with Wei Shuang.
Su Jingge stepped forward: "Xiao Linyuan, do you know Li Jingyi?"
The man paused in his hand holding the hay, then placed it against the horse's muzzle again.
He brushed the dust off his hands and used sign language: "Why do you ask that?"
Su Jingge asked, "Do you have a grudge against him?"
Xiao Linyuan frowned slightly, then used sign language to say: "You guessed right."
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