Qin Baobao was right. Zhao Xiaofei actually had a crush on her. Her reservedness and her attitude towards money made Zhao Xiaofei feel that Qin Baobao and Jiang Xiaomei were somewhat similar.
When Zhao Xiaokun got home, he was still awake. He asked, "Why are you back so soon? Didn't you go singing?"
"No! I'm tired and want to go back and rest early!" said Zhao Xiaofei.
Zhao Xiaokun saw his brother holding a box, and after a closer look he saw that it was a cell phone. He asked, "What? You gave it to someone as a gift, but the girl didn't accept it?"
"Yes!" Zhao Xiaofei felt a little embarrassed.
"Even though you have two wives, that doesn't mean you have ever been in love. Feel what it's like to be in love with a modern girl!" said Zhao Xiaokun.
"It's not like I haven't talked about it before!" Zhao Xiaofei muttered.
"You and Jiang Xiaomei are childhood sweethearts, so that doesn't count! Girls nowadays are very realistic! She might think the gift you gave her is too cheap, right?" Zhao Xiaokun said.
"No! People say that giving this as a gift is a bit beyond the boundaries of friendship!" said Zhao Xiaofei.
"It seems that there is no chance for you and Qin Baobao! Okay! Go to bed! Those things will arrive tomorrow! Just go back and continue to make gold! Don't always make money in the north, there is more money in Jiangnan! Those glass crafts and cosmetics sell for more and are more expensive there!" Zhao Xiaokun said.
"Okay!" Zhao Xiaofei didn't feel energetic after hearing what his elder brother said. He took a shower early and went to bed.
The next day, Zhao Xiaofei went to the company, pretending to check on the company's progress in the south, and specifically asked Qin Baobao to come to his office to explain the situation to him.
Qin Baobao was also puzzled. This boss usually didn't care much about these things. Why did he suddenly want to read the materials and listen to the report? Could he have fallen in love with me? Was he sincerely looking for opportunities to spend more time with me?
After finishing the report, Qin Baobao said, "Xiao Fei! Are you free to have lunch together at noon?"
"Okay! What are we going to eat?" Zhao Xiaofei agreed. Having a beautiful woman to accompany him to eat made his appetite good.
"Beef pot stickers! There's a Nanjing restaurant in the mall next door that makes the best food!" Qin Baobao said.
"Okay! I'll listen to you!" said Zhao Xiaofei.
Qin Baobao thought to herself, "It seems all right. There really is a chance between him and me. I should have accepted the gift yesterday."
At noon, the two of them went to eat together. Somehow, the conversation turned to stories about princesses. Qin Baobao said, "Every girl dreams of being a princess. I wonder what the princesses of ancient times lived like? Were they clothed in fine clothes and fed with delicious food every day, allowed to do whatever they wanted, and even go on incognito visits when they had nothing to do? Maybe they could even find a wonderful love?"
Zhao Xiaofei thought to himself, "Haha!" Then he said, "Princesses are not as good as you say! They can't do anything! They're treated worse than favored concubines. The daughter of Emperor Chongzhen of the Ming Dynasty didn't even have a beautiful dress. If she wanted to leave the palace, she had to wait until she got married. What you said are all stories from TV and novels."
"Oh! You shattered my best dream! Hate it! I have to watch a few more episodes of TV series when I get home to replenish my brain!" Qin Baobao said in a coquettish tone.
Guan Xin, who was out eating, saw this scene and thought to herself, "Looks like we're going to have a new boss lady." This time there's gossip! Oh my! This flirtatious girl, I wonder if Xiao Fei can handle her?
In the afternoon, Zhao Xiaofei left the company and went to the crossing point. He returned to the Ming Dynasty and sent someone to bring Wanshan over. Wanshan jumped up excitedly when he saw the machine and immediately began assembling it. While working, he said, "We'll be able to make some flintlock rifles tonight."
Zhao Xiaofei returned to the Prince Consort's Mansion, greeted the princess, and went to Li Sihong's room.
"Husband! You seem a little listless these days. Are you tired?" Li Sihong asked.
"It's okay. There are too many things to do in the escort agency! Your husband has something to tell you!" said Zhao Xiaofei.
"What's the matter?" Li Sihong asked.
"You will be going to Nanjing next month, and I have prepared all the carriages, horses, and boats." Zhao Xiaofei said.
When Li Sihong heard this, her face immediately turned pale. This moment had finally come! She had never wanted to be separated from her husband, but she had to listen to him. Nanjing was their future, and they had to go. She said, "I know! I will prepare well!"
"I'll let two maids, Zhaocai Jinbao, accompany you! Xiao Sihui will bring Wu along with you! Take this booklet. After you get to Nanjing, everything will be handled according to this." After Zhao Xiaofei finished speaking, he handed a booklet to Li Sihong.
Li Sihong took it and flipped through it. The idea was that upon arriving in Nanjing, they should first purchase land from the estates outside the city. Good or bad land, mountainous areas would be fine, as long as they were connected. They should recruit refugees and build more strongholds. Xiao Si had already used his connections to get him a local militia license. They could conduct business under the banner of Princess Kunxing, and no one would dare to bother them. They should stockpile rice and pig iron. They should train militia and organize local militia. They should recruit more blacksmiths and carpenters.
After Li Sihong finished reading, Zhao Xiaofei said, "I'll give you one million taels of silver upfront. If it's not enough, write to me again! I'll find a way to raise the money!"
"My husband, with so much silver and land, as well as the glass mirrors and cosmetics brought to Jiangnan, I think it's enough to organize a large army in Jiangnan, and it should be enough to feed us for several years!" said Li Sihong.
"We can't hold out for long. We need to think of more ways to increase our income! When we get to Jiangnan, find more sea merchants. Cooperate with them and have them transport rice from Champa in exchange for glass mirrors and glass crafts, and use silver to exchange for cosmetics. We can also sell some of our thermal underwear. The cosmetics are priced higher, so there's no need to bargain with them. I'm the only one here in the Ming Dynasty!" said Zhao Xiaofei.
"I understand!" Li Sihong said with tears in her eyes.
"I will come to see you when I have time! I can go there a few times occasionally through Taixu Fairyland!" said Zhao Xiaofei.
"Really?" Li Sihong asked with wide eyes.
"Of course! I am a husband who always does what I say!" Zhao Xiaofei said with a smile, then took out a handkerchief to wipe her tears.
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