Fifty boxed meals!
Li Shishi opened her eyes wide, stunned.
Meixiang was also speechless: "Fifty...fifty portions! That'll cost...five thousand taels of silver..."
Li Huan didn't waste any words and said directly, "I urgently need this money, so I came to Jinqian Lane to set up a stall to sell boxed lunches."
Since Li Shishi's backer is Tong Guan, why should I be polite and save money for such a treacherous official?
Li Shishi hesitated, looked down at the unconscious Gao Yanei, and her delicate eyebrows furrowed slightly.
"To be honest, sir, I have three hundred taels of gold given to me by Tong Guan hidden in my room. It can be exchanged for at least three thousand taels of silver. But in this hurry, how can I possibly raise five thousand taels of silver..."
Li Huan wanted to say that his wife's jewelry and ornaments could also be exchanged for silver.
But he felt it was a bit too much and didn't say it aloud.
After a moment's thought, Li Shishi instructed, "Meixiang, quickly find your mother and borrow two hundred taels of gold from her."
Meixiang whispered a reminder: "Mother Li is stingy, how could she possibly lend it to us?"
Li Shishi said, “Tell your mother that if you borrow two hundred taels from her, you will definitely pay back two hundred and fifty taels!”
Meixiang exclaimed in surprise, "This...this is too good for Mama Li, wouldn't my wife be at a disadvantage?"
Li Shishi smiled calmly: "Tong Guan will help me repay the two hundred and fifty taels of gold. What loss is there in that?"
Meixiang suddenly realized what was happening and ran to the backyard.
Li Huan couldn't help but sigh, "As long as a woman is beautiful, there will be men willing to spend money on her. It's truly an unchanging truth since ancient times."
Li Shishi quickly went upstairs and soon returned, carrying a bundle in her hand.
Li Huan asked, "Where is Cai Jing's Grand Tutor's Mansion located?"
As Li Shishi answered, she picked up a calligraphy brush from the table and drew a simple route map.
Immediately afterwards, Meixiang arrived carrying a bundle and handed it to Li Shishi.
Open the two bundles to reveal gleaming gold ingots.
Li Huan quickly filled fifty boxed meals and placed them on the octagonal table.
There were also five cases of beer and one case of Sprite.
Wu Song stared in astonishment at the electric tricycle: "This vehicle isn't tall or spacious, yet it can hold so many items. It's unbelievable!"
Li Huan chuckled inwardly; this was the magical function of the "God-Level Lunch Box System".
He tied the two bundles together and stuffed them into the toolbox.
Ding! The system issued a notification sound.
[Congratulations, Master! You've earned 5,000 taels of silver from Li Shishi by selling boxed lunches at your stall, completing the second task!]
[Congratulations, Master! Your combat power has been greatly enhanced!]
Li Huan was immediately excited. "Now I can finally show my skills!"
[Reminder to Master: Current combat strength is...]
"Stop talking nonsense and just tell me, who can I beat now?"
[Able to defeat Wu Song!]
"Yes, yes! I'm very satisfied!"
Li Huan was overjoyed.
Although Wu Song's fighting ability may not rank first in "Water Margin", he has never lost a fight and can be described as a top-notch master of the Platt level!
[A reminder to the master: The first task in "Transmigrating into Water Margin" is still incomplete! You're still short one thousand taels of silver!]
Li Huan immediately got into the car, turned the key, and pointed at Gao Yanei.
"Captain Wu! Throw this dead dog onto the cart!"
Li Huan's voice became much deeper and more resonant after his combat power increased, sounding confident and containing an irresistible force.
Wu Song easily pulled up Gao Yanei and laid him belly-down at the back of the carriage.
Li Huan clasped his hands in a fist and said to Li Shishi, "Thank you for your generosity in buying me the boxed lunch. I will visit you in the capital another day and have a drink with you!"
Li Shishi smiled sweetly: "May I ask your honorable name, sir?"
"My surname is Li, and my given name is Huan! Call me Brother Huan!"
Li Huan honked the horn and slowly drove toward the gate.
Li Shishi hurriedly stepped forward: "Brother Huan! Be careful on your journey!"
Screech! Li Huan suddenly slammed on the brakes!
He turned to look at Li Shishi and loudly reminded her.
"My lady, remember this! Zhou Bangyan is a lecherous old man, never see him!"
"There's a wealthy businessman named Zhao Yi, but he's a spineless coward. Don't even bother seeing him!"
Li Shishi was taken aback, then replied, "I will remember."
She was unaware that the wealthy merchant Zhao Yi was actually the current emperor, Emperor Huizong of Song, who enjoyed visiting brothels incognito.
Li Huan has always believed that Emperor Huizong's name perfectly reflects his hobbies and personality.
Zhao Ji, isn't his name a homophone for "summoning courtesans"?
His father, Emperor Shenzong of Song, was truly a man of great literary talent; he knew how to come up with meaningful names.
Under the watchful eyes of Li Shishi and Meixiang, Li Huan drove Wu Song out of the pavilion.
Clang, clang!
The wheels rolled over the steps and hurtled towards the soldiers.
Wu Song stood in the carriage, holding a knife in one hand, pressing it against Gao Yanei's head, and roared angrily.
"Gao Yanei is here! Who dares to block his way?"
The officers and soldiers were wary and quickly moved aside.
Li Huan sped up and drove away from Jinqian Lane.
Wu Song hurriedly asked, "Brother Li Huan, have we broken out of the capital?"
Li Huan laughed and said, "If I'm not mistaken, Gao Qiu has already deployed his troops and guarded the city gates. There's no need for us brothers to waste our energy trying to force our way out. I have my own way of leaving the capital."
Wu Song said, "Brother, you are no ordinary man. I, Wu Song, will risk my life to accompany you! Wherever you go, I, Wu Song, will go!"
Li Huan felt a warmth in her heart.
Wu Song is very reliable and completely trustworthy.
"Captain Wu, sit down! Hold on tight!"
The electric tricycle continued to accelerate, speeding through the streets.
Wu Song gripped the carriage handle tightly, marveling at the carriage's speed, which was as fast as a galloping horse.
About ten minutes later, we arrived in front of a mansion.
Wu Song looked closely and exclaimed in surprise, "The Grand Tutor's Mansion!"
Li Huan gently applied the brakes and stopped at the entrance of the Grand Tutor's Mansion.
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