Li Huan looked directly at Ximen Qing and said with a smile.
"I won't go into the Grand Tutor's mansion; I'll just set up a stall on the street. You can buy ten boxed meals and offer them to Cai Jing!"
Upon hearing this, Ximen Qing's eyes blazed with fury!
“I’m taking you to the capital to cook for Grand Tutor Cai, which is a golden opportunity for you to rise to prominence! And you actually want to set up a stall on the streets of the capital and make me pay for your boxed lunches! Cough cough cough…”
Ximen Qing's spittle flew everywhere, and his throat, hoarse from the spiciness, began to cough again.
As is well known, Cai Jing held the position of Right Chancellor and Grand Tutor, making him extremely powerful in the imperial court!
Being able to curry favor with Cai Jing was something that countless officials and wealthy businessmen dreamed of.
But Li Huan not only refused to go into the Grand Tutor's mansion to cook for Cai Jing, he also asked Ximen Qing to buy boxed lunches and send them to Cai Jing!
"Cough cough cough... You're absolutely ungrateful!"
Ximen Qing pointed at Li Huan and rebuked him indignantly.
Dai'an chimed in, "Are you out of your mind?! You'll be cooking and serving Grand Tutor Cai in the Grand Tutor's mansion, enjoying endless riches and honors!"
Li Huan cursed inwardly, "Simon, what are you plotting? Do you think I don't know?"
First, use Laozi's culinary skills to please Cai Jing. Once he has tasted the delicious food, he will surely keep Laozi in the Grand Tutor's mansion as the head chef.
Once you obtain an official position and return to Yanggu County, you can unleash your womanizing skills without restraint and win over Pan Jinlian.
This move is called killing three birds with one stone!
He not only managed to get close to Cai Jing, but also dealt with his love rival and won over the beauty.
I will not fall for your trick. Instead, I will turn the tables and go to the capital to make money off Ximen Gou and Li Shishi!
Li Huan looked serious and earnestly tried to deceive people.
"To be honest, I abide by my ancestral teachings and have sworn an oath that I will only ever sell boxed lunches on the street and will never work as a cook for officials or nobles!"
"Otherwise, with my superb culinary skills, I would have already entered the palace as a royal chef, so why would I need to wander the world and make my home wherever I am?"
These words have a rather sophisticated feel to them.
Ximen Qing blinked, half believing and half doubting.
Is there anyone in this world who doesn't crave wealth and status?
Li Huan continued his rambling.
"My high-end boxed meals cost as much as thirty taels of silver. Even if I only sell one a month, I can live a life free from worries about food and sleep!"
"My affordable boxed meals, priced at only one tael of silver, are extremely popular with diners. I earned one hundred and thirty-five taels of silver in just three days by setting up a stall in Yanggu County!"
"Hehe, someone like me who doesn't lack money, why would I need to go to the Grand Tutor's mansion and be Cai Jing's head chef?"
Ximen Qing was stunned and speechless.
He was infatuated with Pan Jinlian and bought twenty high-end boxed meals, plus the money he lost in a bet, spending a total of one thousand taels.
This amount of money far exceeds the monthly salary of a head chef in the Grand Tutor's mansion!
Li Huan smiled calmly.
"I'm not interested in money! I just enjoy the process of setting up a stall and selling boxed lunches!"
His words and demeanor completely intimidated Ximen Qing.
Li Huan continued, "Once we get to the capital, I'll set up my lunchbox stall. When you meet your Grand Tutor Cai, if you're willing to buy high-end lunchboxes, I'll use all my skills to cook even more delicious dishes, guaranteeing that Cai Jing will praise them highly and look at you with new eyes!"
Instantly, Ximen Qing's eyes lit up: "Are the ingredients used also from foreign lands?"
Li Huan declared loudly, "I solemnly promise that all the ingredients are sourced from overseas foreign lands!"
Ximen Qing couldn't help but smile broadly, which boosted his confidence in getting on Cai Jing's good side.
"I will depart for the capital the day after tomorrow; you will come with me!"
Li Huan shook his head: "Just keep on your way. Once you arrive in the capital, you'll find me at the night market on Ma Xing Street!"
Ximen Qing hurriedly asked, "Ma Xing Street is quite long, where will you set up your stall?"
Li Huan replied, "Near Jinqian Lane!"
Ximen Qing frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, and then grinned.
"Hehehe, you've found a good place! The area around Jinqian Lane is full of brothels and wealthy merchants from all over the country. It's a place that people linger in and never want to leave!"
"See you there!" Li Huan left the garden with the silver.
As of now, one-third of the first task of traversing "Water Margin" has been completed.
Once we get to the capital, we'll give Ximen a good thrashing.
Li Huan walked down the steps and put the silver into the toolbox of the electric tricycle.
Pan Jinlian's beautiful face was as cold as ice, but upon seeing Li Huan, she suddenly broke into a smile.
Then look at Wu Dalang; his expression is extremely unnatural.
It was obvious that Pan Jinlian had just complained and scolded Wu Dalang again.
Li Huan turned the car key and sped off.
Wu Dalang gripped the handrail tightly and said enviously, "This vehicle is excellent. Riding it, I can go to various places to sell steamed buns, no, to sell boxed lunches."
Li Huan remained silent.
Pan Jinlian curled her lip: "Look at your short arms, can your hands even grip the handlebars? Look at your short legs, can your feet even touch the brake pedal?"
Wu Dalang was ridiculed and gave an embarrassed, silly laugh.
Returning to his residence on Zishi Street, Li Huan went into a small room and lay down for an afternoon nap.
Pan Jinlian lifted the curtain, quietly approached the bedside, watched Li Huan, and gently covered him with the quilt. She almost lost control of her emotions and hugged him...
Two days later.
The business of selling boxed lunches at street stalls remains booming.
Li Huan learned that Ximen Qing had already set off to send his daughter to the capital.
It was evening.
Li Huan went to the hall and called Wu Dalang and Pan Jinlian over.
"Wu Da, starting tomorrow, you and your sister-in-law will continue selling steamed buns."
Wu Dalang's expression changed drastically, and he hurriedly asked, "Brother, what did I do wrong that you want to break up with me?"
Pan Jinlian was also shocked: "Wu Da is stupid and has upset you, brother. I hope you will forgive him!"
Li Huan laughed and said, "Don't overthink it, you two. I'm going to the capital to buy some rare ingredients, and I'll be leaving right away."
Wu Dalang breathed a sigh of relief and wiped the cold sweat from his forehead.
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