The one who roared was not Li Huan, but Ximen Qing.
He pointed at Wu Dalang and rebuked him with righteous indignation.
"He clearly has plenty of money at home, yet he refuses to buy his beloved wife a boxed lunch. He's incredibly stingy!"
Wu Dalang was stunned, his expression embarrassed.
Ximen Qing then said, "This is truly infuriating! I'd like to buy a boxed lunch for my wife to enjoy!"
The scene erupted in uproar.
Ximen Qing instructed Li Huan, "Quickly prepare a boxed lunch and send it to my wife!"
Li Huan had already anticipated that Ximen Qing would be blinded by lust and take the opportunity to show off his generosity and win Pan Jinlian's favor.
Pan Jinlian was also a little confused, then a look of gratitude flashed in her eyes.
Before Li Huan could even pick up the ladle, Wu Dalang shouted, "How can we let Master Ximen spend money? My wife can't afford it!"
After saying this, Wu Dalang forcibly pulled Pan Jinlian into the house.
Ximen Qing stood there blankly, his face full of disappointment.
Seeing this, Wang Po leaned close to Ximen Qing's ear and whispered a few words.
Instantly, Ximen Qing revealed an evil smile.
Li Huan asked, "Do you still want the boxed lunch?"
Ximen Qing hurriedly said, "I won't buy it today. Tomorrow at noon, you can set up your stall here, and I'll definitely buy a boxed lunch from you!"
Immediately afterwards, Ximen Qing followed Wang Po back to the teahouse.
Li Huan understood. Wang Po offered Ximen Qing a plan: she would invite Pan Jinlian to the teahouse, where she would meet Ximen Qing, share a boxed lunch, and then do something immoral.
In other words, tomorrow we can only earn thirty taels of silver from Ximen Qing.
"How about selling the boxed lunches cheaper? One tael of silver would be fine?"
"Why make it so expensive when we're talking about low profit margins and high sales volume?"
"A sumptuous feast at the Lion Tower would only cost one or two taels of silver!"
Everyone chimed in, urging Li Huan to lower the price.
Li Huan didn't bother with any more words, quickly packed up the stall, and covered the food bucket.
Seeing this, the crowd reluctantly dispersed.
Li Huan sat on the electric tricycle, lost in thought.
What clever tricks did they use to win over Ximen Qing?
Violence is not an option right now, because Ximen Qing is a master of martial arts; in the entire Yanggu County, he only fears Wu Song.
Currently, Wu Song is escorting the county magistrate's valuables to the capital, and will not return for another month.
Therefore, the only way to deal with Ximen Qing is through strategy.
After thinking for a moment, Li Huan came up with an idea.
As the saying goes: the more a man can't have a woman, the more he wants her and the more he cares about her!
We should exploit Ximen Qing's lustful desires, gradually lure him into a trap, and empty his wallet.
Li Huan immediately got out of the car, walked to Wu Dalang's house, and knocked on the door.
Soon, Wu Dalang opened the door.
Li Huan said directly, "I'm new to Yanggu County and I'm selling boxed lunches at a stall. I have no relatives or friends and nowhere to stay. I wonder if it would be convenient for me to stay at Wu's house?"
Wu Dalang was taken aback, raised his head, and stared at Li Huan warily.
Before leaving, Wu Song repeatedly instructed Wu Dalang to go out late and return early every day, and to have less contact with outsiders.
Now that Li Huan is asking for lodging, Wu Dalang will surely hesitate.
Li Huan said deceitfully, "I originally wanted to find an inn, but the food in the carriage is precious, and I was afraid that it would be stolen by greedy people. I saw that Wu Da was honest and kind, and your wife is understanding, so I came to ask for lodging."
After saying that, Li Huan took out a gold ingot from his pocket.
"This is the payment for the lodging. If it's not enough, I can add more."
In an instant, Wu Dalang's two small, green-bean-sized eyes lit up, like a cat seeing a fresh fish.
He reached out to take the gold ingot, then hesitated and said with a grin, "Wait a moment, let me discuss this with my wife first."
With a thud, Wu Dalang took short strides and ran up to the second floor.
Less than a minute later, Pan Jinlian followed Wu Dalang downstairs and warmly invited Li Huan into the house.
"If you don't mind, you can stay on the first floor. If you need anything, Wu Da will prepare it for you."
Pan Jinlian smiled radiantly as she brewed tea for Li Huan.
"Thank you, my lady." Li Huan handed the gold ingot to Wu Dalang, who was beaming with joy.
Li Huan observed the small room on the first floor, which contained a bed, a table, a stool, and a brazier.
Wu Song once lived in this house, but after being harassed by Pan Jinlian, he had no choice but to move back to the county government office.
"Does your house have a back door?" Li Huan asked. "I'll drive in."
"Yes!" Wu Dalang hurried to the backyard.
Li Huan drove his electric tricycle around to the back gate of the house and into the yard.
He deftly packed five boxed meals, picked up a case of beer, and walked into the hall.
Wu Dalang and Pan Jinlian were immediately dumbfounded.
Li Huan placed the boxed lunch on the table: "What are you standing there for? Eat!"
Wu Dalang couldn't believe it: "Thirty...thirty taels of silver a serving? I...I can't afford it..."
*Pfft!* Li Huanqi opened a beer: "Don't worry, I don't want any money. You two can eat and drink as much as you want!"
Wu Dalang and Pan Jinlian were overwhelmed by Li Huan's generosity and sat down at the table, feeling flattered.
As Li Huan poured beer, he said, "My boxed meals, although each one costs thirty taels of silver, are given away to the poor or to relatives and friends free of charge!"
After hearing this, Wu Dalang felt relieved. He quickly picked up his chopsticks, took a piece of "garlic crab stick," and ate it with great enthusiasm, praising it repeatedly.
Pan Jinlian tasted the "stir-fried scallops with onions" and was speechless with admiration.
Wu Dalang ate a few pieces of "spicy bullfrog," his forehead was sweating, and he kept slurping.
Li Huan urged him to drink, and Wu Dalang took a few big gulps, burped, and grinned sheepishly.
While eating, Pan Jinlian listened to Li Huan and Wu Dalang chatting about setting up a street stall.
Li Huan started talking, discussing the cooking methods of various delicacies and introducing the specialties of foreign countries.
Pan Jinlian listened intently, and after finishing a bottle of beer, she felt that Li Huan was even more handsome and dashing, just like a beautiful young master.
Looking at Wu Dalang again, he looks like a rotten rock!
Pan Jinlian, slightly tipsy, asked with a gleam in her eyes, "Brother Li Huan, how long will you be staying here?"
Li Huan noticed that Xiao Pan was starting to develop feelings for him and said with a smile, "It will take at least three days, and at most ten days."
Pan Jinlian quickly said, "Why not stay in Yanggu County and set up a stall with Wu Da so you can look after each other?"
Taking the opportunity, Li Huan said, "To be honest, you and my husband hit it off immediately! So, I'd like to ask for your help!"
Pan Jinlian asked, "How can I help you?"
Li Huan said, "Let's rent a fixed stall on the busiest street in Yanggu County, and work together to sell boxed lunches and earn more money!"
Wu Dalang was immediately excited: "That's wonderful! My wife and I are willing to help you sell boxed lunches!"
Pan Jinlian cautioned, "Each boxed meal costs thirty taels of silver; I'm afraid it will be difficult to sell them."
Li Huan said with a smile, "The boxed meals are divided into two types: affordable and high-priced. Affordable meals are sold to ordinary people, and high-priced meals are sold to wealthy businessmen. We can benefit from both."
Pan Jinlian beamed with joy and nodded repeatedly.
Li Huan raised his glass: "Come on, cheers for the money!"
Pan Jinlian and Wu Dalang picked up their wine cups and excitedly drank them down in one gulp.
Li Huan deliberately praised, "Sister-in-law, you have a great capacity for alcohol!"
Pan Jinlian giggled, her eyes radiating a captivating charm that seemed to possess an irresistible allure.
Li Huan's heart trembled slightly.
This Pan is indeed alluring; no wonder Ximen Qing is so infatuated with her.
Something even more interesting is about to happen when I set up a food stall tomorrow to sell boxed lunches…
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