Chapter 326 Cooperation with Fourteenth Sister
Wan Qiqi raised an eyebrow and a smile curved her lips.
Instead of answering Jing Shisi Niang's question, she asked, "What makes you think I would still invite you?"
In Mingyuefang, they held a dominant position.
But now that we're at Xinglong Restaurant, everything has turned out the other way around.
Wan Qiqi poured herself a cup of tea, took a small sip, and said, "Manager Zhu said to go to Pinghe County to invite people. There should be quite a few capable people there. No matter how deep the claws of that person in Yunhe County are, they can't reach there..."
After saying that, she laughed and drank the tea in her cup in one gulp, almost choking herself.
But at the negotiating table, she cannot show it; she must stabilize the other party in order to gain the greatest benefit for herself!
She sympathized with the women of her time, but that didn't mean she wanted to be a great philanthropist; she also needed to survive.
Jing Shisi Niang was stunned for a moment, and a few drops of tea spilled from the cup in her hand.
She looked at Wan Qiqi with a somewhat confused expression.
Did I misunderstand something?
She didn't make him come to her on his own initiative?
This doubt only lingered for a moment. Recalling the way Wan Qiqi was strategizing downstairs, Jing Shisi Niang realized she hadn't made a mistake.
She gently placed the teacup on the table and said, "Master Liu should have arrived downstairs by now. Would Manager Wan be interested in hearing a song?"
"I'm not in such a leisurely mood, and I won't pay for it." Wan Qiqi pursed her lips, looking resistant.
Jing Shisi Niang got up and opened the door, facing Xiao Liu Zi.
Xiao Liu was taken aback for a moment, then said, "This Master Liu said he came to see you."
"Thank you, young man." Jing Shisi Niang smiled slightly, looked up at Liu Hua, and said, "Liu Lang, please come in!"
Before Xiao Liu could say anything, the door had already closed.
He touched his nose, seemingly confused.
Si Xi had just finished cleaning a private room when she saw Xiao Liu standing there and asked, "What are you doing standing here? Who's in there?"
Seeing that he was boldly trying to push the door open, Xiao Liuzi quickly stopped him, grabbed his arm, and led him towards the stairwell.
As they walked, he cautioned, "You must be careful in the future. People who close their doors usually don't need to be served. Don't just barge in. And don't stand at the door eavesdropping. Otherwise, if you hear something you shouldn't, you're finished!"
"Oh." Sixi looked a little aggrieved, as she didn't know who was inside.
She then looked at her arm that was being held and said aggrievedly, "How long are you going to hold me like this? Do you know it hurts?"
Xiao Liu immediately stopped, touched his nose sheepishly, and said, "I didn't mean to, I didn't use much force..."
As the two were chatting, the sound of a zither suddenly drifted from the private room, drawing their attention.
"It sounds so beautiful!" Sixi exclaimed, a smile playing on her lips, revealing a shallow dimple.
Xiao Liu stared at Sixi's dimples for a long time before saying, "Why do you smile like a girl, with dimples?"
Upon hearing the word "girl," Sixi's expression immediately changed. She glared at Xiao Liuzi and sneered, "You're the one who looks like a girl! Your whole family looks like girls!"
After saying that, she immediately ran downstairs, afraid that Xiao Liuzi would discover something.
If people find out she's a woman, she'll definitely be kicked out!
She had to stay here to earn money for her grandmother's medical treatment!
The music lasted for a long time.
Half an hour later, the door to the private room finally opened.
Liu Hua and Jing Shisi Niang came out from inside, their eyes slightly red.
Compared to when they arrived, their eyes shone with a new light.
The two left Xinglong Restaurant without lingering, as if they were in a hurry.
As they walked into the alleys of Mingyuefang, they finally slowed down.
"Fourteenth Sister, are you sure?" Liu Hua asked, a hint of worry in her eyes.
Jing Shisi Niang stopped, turned her head to look at Liu Hua, tears glistening in her eyes, "Liu Lang, I'm sorry, I really can't abandon the sisters in the brothel. Since Manager Wan has given us this opportunity, I want to give it a try..."
Liu Hua's lips moved as if she wanted to say something, but in the end she only said, "Alright, in that case, I'll stay with you."
After exchanging a glance, the two continued on their way.
The people of Mingyuefang had been waiting for a long time, but they were still hoping to see Jing Shisi Niang return, which led to much discussion.
"I think Manager Wan is just bluffing us. How could she have such great abilities?"
"I've also inquired about her. She's just a village woman from Lianhua Village. Although she has made some contributions, it's hard to say whether the county magistrate will take a liking to her."
"It seems that last year, the young master of the Tang family, who is also the magistrate's nephew, was sent to prison by Manager Wan."
"And there's more! The magistrate's son was also exiled to the frontier for a year because of the Lotus Village incident!"
"Looking at it this way, Manager Wan and the magistrate seem to have a grudge against each other. Why would he take a liking to her?"
Everyone was completely confused and couldn't tell whether the news was true or false.
"Have you forgotten that Wan Qiqi has an elder brother named Master Wan?" Du Ruo said coldly, "Wan Ziyan was able to stay out of such a big matter as Master Wan, and even had the opportunity to take the civil service exam. I'm afraid his identity is not simple."
Qingdai snorted coldly, "What's so special about him? He's just the son of a peasant woman from Wanjia Village. The one who caused trouble at Master Wan's funeral was his elder brother!"
Qingdai said in an unfriendly tone, "What right does an unfilial person who doesn't even want his own parents have to be a teacher!"
"Qingdai, watch your words!"
Jing Shisi Niang suddenly appeared, breaking the strange atmosphere.
Du Ruo immediately went over and asked, "Sister, what did Manager Wan say?"
Jing Shisi Niang glanced at her, "Didn't you chase them away? Why are you asking now?"
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