Qi Mansion
"Steward, steward, something terrible has happened! The manager of Xuanhe Cloth Shop is here!" The gatekeeper rushed into the inner courtyard.
"What kind of panicked behavior is this? Don't you have any manners?" Manager Qi had a round face, but he could be quite fierce when he started scolding people.
The doorman, who had been scolded, had no choice but to slow down and repeat himself, "Steward, the manager of Xuanhe Cloth Shop has come to visit, saying he wants to see the second young master."
Butler Qi didn't take it seriously. "They've already sent word that our young master needs to rest and is not seeing any guests."
Since Qi Shi was poisoned, everyone who had connections with the Qi family said they wanted to visit, but they were all turned down, all using the excuse that Qi Shi needed to rest.
When Qi Shi was poisoned, it caused quite a stir. He had just escaped death. Everyone left after hearing that he was still recuperating in Lisboa.
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Just as the gatekeeper was about to turn and leave, Steward Qi stopped him, "Who did you just say was coming? The manager of Xuanhe Cloth Shop?"
"Yes, it's Manager Wang from Xuanhe Cloth Shop," the gatekeeper replied.
Butler Qi pressed on, "The one named Wang Jingjing?"
After the gatekeeper nodded, Steward Qi was taken aback. "Why are the people from Xuanhe Cloth Shop here at this critical juncture? And it's Wang Jingjing who's here."
Others may not know, but he has dealt with this Wang Jingjing several times. Today she said she was coming to visit the Qi family, and she really meant it. Even if you told her not to come, she would still come.
"Wait here, I'll go ask the young master."
Butler Qi was undecided and hurriedly walked towards the backyard. As soon as he reached the corridor, he saw a woman standing next to Qi Shi in the distance.
By the time he walked over, the woman had already left. Apart from Qi Shi, very few people had ever set foot in the backyard.
If it weren't for the faint scent of perfume lingering around the young master, Butler Qi wouldn't have believed that another person had been there.
"Young Master." Butler Qi bowed respectfully to the person sitting on the stone bench.
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“Since they’ve come, how can the Qi family turn them away? Go and have someone invite Steward Wang in. I’ll change my clothes and then go over.”
Although they didn't know the purpose of Xuanhe Cloth Shop's trip, if they dared to come, how could the Qi family be afraid?
Qi Shi stood up, with Butler Qi following behind him. "By the way, find someone unfamiliar to tell Zhao Yuzhi not to come to the Qi family to see me again."
"Also tell the people at the back door not to let her in casually."
Steward Qi glanced at Qi Shi discreetly, his expression shifting between light and shadow. "Yes, sir, I'll arrange it right away."
It seems that the person who was with the young master just now was Miss Zhao. However, it is unexpected that Miss Zhao came uninvited, which has angered the young master, and he no longer wants to see her.
When Wang Jingjing was getting impatient waiting outside, the doorman finally welcomed her in.
"Does it take this long to inform your young master? Does your young master live in the east of the city?" Because she had been waiting for a long time, Wang Jingjing was getting angry and started yelling at the servant who had led her in.
"Why leave me hanging at the door when you can just see me whenever you want?"
The servants couldn't handle this barrage of questions and, after serving the tea, they quickly slipped away.
Looking at their cowardly appearance, Wang Jingjing said to the people behind her, "Don't be like them. If you run into someone like me who's looking for trouble, you have to show some backbone and not be intimidated."
Those following behind him covered their mouths and chuckled. Manager Wang was really funny; who would use themselves as a negative example?
When Qi Shi walked over, he heard Wang Jingjing's loud and complaining voice.
"What kind of tea is this? Is it out of season?"
"The Qi family is so wealthy, yet they still serve their guests out-of-season tea. It's quite interesting. They're really stingy to this extent."
"If you really run out of good tea, just let me know, and I'll bring some over myself."
Seeing that what she said was outrageous, Butler Qi couldn't help but want to go in, but he actually reached out and stopped him, saying, "You wait outside first."
After saying that, Qi Shi stepped inside. Wang Jingjing's incessant chatter stopped when someone came in.
"You're the young master of the Qi family who just returned?" Wang Jingjing looked over, her eyes quickly scanning Qi Shi.
She had seen the previous young master of the Qi family before; he was dressed in fine clothes and surrounded by servants. But the one in front of her was wearing the simplest clothes and had no one following him.
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"It is I." Qi Shi bowed slightly to Wang Jingjing as he walked to her side, and Wang Jingjing nodded in response.
"Please sit down, Steward Wang." Qi Shi raised his right hand, gesturing for Wang Jingjing to sit down.
Wang Jingjing sat down as instructed, but her eyes swept towards the door. Her master was already seated, but the servants hadn't even served her tea.
"I heard earlier that Young Master Qi was poisoned. I just happened to have some free time today, so I came to see how you are doing," Wang Jingjing said with a wave of her hand.
The people behind him presented the gifts they had brought, saying, "These are all tonics that are good for your health. Please don't find them too expensive, Young Master Qi."
"No, no, no." Qi Shi actually stood up and waved his hand at Wang Jingjing. "Steward Wang, thank you for your concern. I'm almost fully recovered. Please take these tonics back with you."
As he spoke, Qi Shi couldn't help but glance into the box, and when he saw a large ginseng root inside, he quickly looked away.
"Your household has everything you need. I appreciate your kindness, Steward Wang."
Wang Jingjing closed the box and placed it directly next to Qi Shizuo.
"Young Master Qi returned home to find so many things had happened at home, and he was also poisoned. He is physically and mentally exhausted, so he should take good care of himself."
“We’re both in the same cloth business, so we’re kindred spirits. This is just a small token of our appreciation from Xuanhe Cloth Shop. Please accept it.”
"Wouldn't it be a huge disrespect to our Xuanhe Cloth Workshop if we didn't accept it?"
Wang Jingjing acted very assertively, leaving the slender Qi Shi stunned by her actions. "No, no, Miss Wang, that's not what I meant."
"Since it's not, then keep it safe." Wang Jingjing simply put the box into Qi Shi's arms, successfully leaving Qi Shi at a loss for what to do.
Wang Jingjing ignored him and casually sat back down. "Hey, where's Butler Qi? I haven't seen him today."
As she spoke, she looked around and said, "I heard that the Qi family is now managed by Steward Qi. I wonder if Steward Qi secretly went to steal our Xuanhe Cloth Shop's orders while I was visiting the Qi family."
The following words were clearly pointed, but Qi Shi seemed oblivious to them.
"Steward Qi should be at the manor. I'll send someone to fetch him."
As he spoke, he opened his mouth and shouted outside, "Someone come here, someone come here." His voice was not loud, and he seemed a little unsure of himself. After shouting twice, no one responded.
Qi Shi probably felt a little embarrassed, so he forced a smile at Wang Jingjing and said, "The people in the manor have been busy these past few days, so I'm going out to take a look."
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He was about to get up when Wang Jingjing stopped him, saying, "You're not going to be able to get anyone by doing that."
"Someone come here!" Wang Jing shouted in a strong voice, loud enough for anyone with normal hearing to hear.
After shouting, she said to Qi Shi, "Louder! You're the master, they're the servants. Are you trying to scare them?"
Qi Shi awkwardly tugged at his sleeve and nodded hastily.
Wang Jingjing's shout actually brought the person inside.
"Oh my, Steward Wang, what a rare guest!" The person who came in was the smiling Steward Qi.
Wang Jingjing looked at him with a forced smile and said, "Manager Qi, it's been a while since I last saw you, and your skills have improved a lot. I admire you."
Manager Qi laughed heartily, "Manager Wang, you flatter me. I merely picked up something that peeked out from between your fingers. It's nothing, nothing at all."
Wang Jingjing really wanted to go up and tear that smiling face of his to shreds. This guy really was getting the benefits and still acting innocent.
"I wonder what brings Steward Wang here today?" Steward Qi asked.
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Wang Jingjing glanced at Qi Shi, who was sitting at the head of the table and completely invisible, and said, "Your young master Qi has been poisoned. Given our relationship, you should come and visit him."
"Young Master Qi's health seems to be recovering quite well now. The Qi family is truly blessed with double happiness."
"What brings such double joy?" Qi Shi asked, craning his neck.
"Young Master Qi is in much better health, which is one piece of good news. The Qi family has also received such a large order, which is another piece of good news. Look, Butler Qi is smiling so much that his eyes can't be seen."
After Wang Jingjing finished speaking, Qi Shi still looked somewhat bewildered, as if he didn't know what to say next.
"Young Master, I haven't had a chance to report to you yet, but yesterday we took over the largest clothing store in town." After Steward Qi finished speaking, Qi Shi seemed to understand.
"Ah, I see, that's joy, it's joy."
"Young Master Qi didn't know about this wonderful thing?" Wang Jingjing looked at Butler Qi with suspicion.
Just as Qi Shi was about to speak, Butler Qi spoke first, "Young Master has been recuperating in the inner quarters these past few days, and the doctor said he shouldn't overexert himself."
"I'm keeping an eye on all the things that need to be done at the cloth shop, and I wouldn't dare let those things bother you, young master."
Qi Shi merely glanced at him without saying a word.
Wang Jingjing's gaze swept over the two of them, and she said cryptically, "I see. Butler Qi is truly a good butler for the Qi family."
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