Seeing that everyone had almost eaten, Ma Huilan introduced with a smile: "When you have eaten and drank enough, I will take you to the theater. Recently, a theater troupe came to our place and they sang very well! Especially the one named Xiao Yulou
Although he is a man, he specializes in singing female roles. His voice is clear and graceful, like the sound of nature, it is truly unparalleled!"
Hearing that there was a big opera to listen to, Hu Qi immediately became interested: "Oh, it's so wonderful, so I must go and see it. To be honest, Hu has done some research on operas from various places."
Ma Huilan tilted her chin and looked at him with burning eyes: "I wonder what other hobbies Brother Hu has?"
Hu Qi poured himself a drink and said with a slight smile: "Hu is not talented and does not understand the ways of governing the country. He only knows how to recite poems, compose poems, play and sing operas and other pastimes."
Ma Huilan picked up the pot and poured a cup for him, then asked, "I heard that Brother Hu was born in a wealthy family. Don't you need to learn how to inherit the family business?"
Hu Qi's eyes suddenly darkened, and he only said softly: "There are many brothers in the family, and it is not my turn to inherit the family business. Besides, I prefer a free life and don't want to be burdened by fame and fortune."
Seeing that Lu Ning was still in a daze, Hu Qi quickly asked: "Miss Lu, what are your daily hobbies?"
Lu Ning recovered his thoughts and said calmly: "I am usually busy with gang affairs, and I don't have any special hobbies."
"So what does Miss Lu like to do in her daily life?" Hu Qi continued to ask.
Lu Ning held the wine glass and took a slow sip: "Before I became the young gang leader, I traveled around the world with my adoptive father, or I studied culture with my master, and practiced martial arts with Toto. I can't say I like or dislike these."
Hu Qi looked at her and smiled softly: "It's better that Hu taught the girl some entertainment stuff that day. With these, it may help you get rid of your boring mood. I see that you stood in front of the chess club for a long time today, isn't that right?
Let’s start by learning how to play chess.”
Lu Ning smiled gratefully: "Thank you, Mr. Hu. When I have some time, I will ask Mr. Hu for advice."
Ma Huilan on the side looked at his words and found that in Hu Qixing's eyes, for some time, there was only the shadow of Lu Ning.
A breeze blew by, and everyone was a little tipsy.
Hu Qi stood up and walked to the carved railing on the second floor. He gently shook his folding fan and looked down at the pedestrians passing by. Suddenly he let out a weak sigh.
"Hey, hey! Look, the young man on the second floor is so handsome!"
"Really! When did such a handsome young man appear in Lingzhou! I'm afraid even Xiao Yulou can't compare to him!"
The noise of a group of women attracted Hu Qi's attention. He followed the sound and saw that a group of women had gathered downstairs at some point, all looking up at him.
Most of the crowd were young girls, with a few middle-aged and elderly women occasionally mixed in. They all stared at Hu Qi intently, talking to each other, and snickering.
"They...are they talking about me?" Hu Qi was a little stunned.
Ma Huilan walked over and said with a faint smile: "Brother Hu doesn't know something. Ever since the emperor posted the notice of the draft, every family in Lingzhou who has a daughter of the right age has started looking for a husband for their daughter. If they really can't find it, they just
Come on the road to win over your husband! So now, women in Lingzhou will be extremely excited when they see a young master of the right age. Especially men with extraordinary temperament like Brother Hu, they are even more popular in Lingzhou!"
"It seems that so many people don't want to enter the palace..." Lu Ning came over at some point, with a look of loneliness on his face.
I wanted to refuse, but seeing how enthusiastic she was, I couldn't say anything, so I could only smile bitterly.
As he was talking, more and more women gathered downstairs. The crowd was loud and the scene was spectacular. They all came after Hu Qi heard the news. There were even old ladies with weak legs and feet who were being supported by their aunts and daughters-in-law and wanted to pay their respects.
A stunningly beautiful man who suddenly landed in Lingzhou.
This group of women with gleaming eyes had no regard for the thoughts of the person they were interested in, and actually talked on their own.
"Mr. Lang, come with me! I have a house and thousands of hectares of fertile land. I will never treat you badly if you marry my daughter!" A three-year-old woman took the lead in attacking Hu Qi.
When she said this, several young girls beside her couldn't help but blushing, covering their mouths and snickering.
Hu Qi frowned, pursed his lips and said nothing.
"Don't go with her! Come with me!" Another aunt's voice surpassed that of the previous one: "Her girl is ugly and not worthy of you at all! She is not like my girl, but she is a well-known beauty.
!I guarantee you will fall in love at first sight!」
"Bah!" Another old lady squeezed in and interrupted her: "What's the use of being good-looking? Her girl is lazy and greedy. Whoever marries the other will be unlucky! Why not marry my granddaughter! I
My granddaughter is gentle and virtuous, and she is a good hand at home and outside!"
"Don't follow her, come with me! My family owns a pawn shop!"
"No, young master, please marry me! My father is an official!"
"You'd better marry me! My family comes from a scholarly family!"
No one organized it, and no one asked Hu Qi for his opinion. The women downstairs were already so quarrelsome that they were about to start a fight.
Lu Ning, who had always been unhappy, was suddenly amused by this scene and couldn't help teasing: "I know a friend, nicknamed the Prodigal Son of Capital. It seems that Young Master Hu is comparable to him!"
Although Hu Qi was unhappy, seeing that Lu Ning's mood had improved, he could only smile bitterly and said: "It is Hu's honor to be favored by these girls. However, Hu is not a romantic person, and the discipline at home is very strict, so he must not dare
You're out here attracting bees and butterflies."
After saying that, he put away the folding fan and cupped his fists downstairs, and said respectfully: "Thank you all girls for your kindness. I appreciate it! However, Hu's family is not in Beiyu. He only passes by here occasionally when he is out for fun. He has not yet gotten married.
It’s my plan! I hope you’ll forgive me!”
Seeing Hu Qi's youthful appearance, Ma Huilan couldn't help but cover her mouth and smile secretly, her cheeks suddenly glowing.
However, these words could not extinguish the enthusiasm downstairs:
"You said your surname is Hu, what is your name?"
"What does it matter if you are not from Beiyu? I can go with you! I will follow you to the end of the world!"
"It doesn't matter if you don't have any plans to get married now. As long as we make an engagement, I can always wait for you!"
Now, Hu Qi had no choice.
Moreover, the noise of the woman downstairs caused the tourists in the shops on both sides of the street to come out one after another to watch the fun. Even the guests in the restaurant slowly gathered around after hearing the hustle and bustle.
However, it was troublesome. A young boy ran over sweating profusely, leaned down and said: "Guests, please do your best! There are so many people blocking our door. The guests inside can't get out, and the people outside can't get out."
I can’t get in either, and there are many women clamoring to come up to see this man, and I’m almost dying, what should I do?”
The three people beside the railing looked at each other, all looking a little embarrassed.
At this moment, Tutuo, who was full of wine and food, wiped the oil from his mouth and took a rest with satisfaction before standing up and striding over, standing beside Hu Qi proudly, and walked down menacingly.
Look.
He took a breath, pointed at the woman below, and shouted downstairs with a deafening roar: "Hey, what are you arguing about? A group of women are talking like this, don't you feel ashamed?"
The women who were enjoying themselves were all startled by this roar.
Everyone immediately looked up and saw standing next to the high-spirited Hu Qi a dark-faced man with upturned nostrils, ears waving in the wind, and thick lips.
Everyone was frightened by his ugly and ferocious face, and the noise stopped immediately.
After a moment of silence, someone in the crowd shouted:
"Who are you? Stop meddling in other people's business! The real boss didn't say anything, so what are you talking nonsense here!"
Another woman took advantage of the situation and sarcastically said: "That's right, I think you are jealous of this handsome man! After all, you are so ugly, no one must be willing to marry you!"
Another angry voice came upstairs: "I don't know where the black-faced man came from. He dared to mock us. He is really ignorant!"
The woman next to her curled her lips and echoed, "It's true that ugly people often do mischief! Humph, you'd rather go into the palace and be a washerwoman than marry such an ugly man!"
As soon as these words came out, the women around them nodded in agreement, and the voices of dissatisfaction in the crowd became louder and louder:
"Really, not only is it ugly, but it's also so dark that I probably won't be able to see this person even if I get up in the middle of the night!"
"I'm not afraid that I won't find him. I'm just afraid that if I don't see him for a few days, I'll be scared to death when I see him again!"
When several women said this, they burst out laughing unbridled.
They pointed at Toto, used the most unpleasant words, and humiliated his appearance. Later, they even ignored his personality and character. The more they talked, the more excited they became.
Toto's usually awe-inspiring aura disappeared amid the laughter of a group of women.
Although the brothers in the gang had also made fun of his appearance, this was the first time he heard such harsh comments. Especially since he didn't understand the relationship between men and women, and was besieged by a group of women, he was a little overwhelmed.
Toto, who had always only solved problems violently, looked at them at a loss. His face turned red with anger and he was furious. He couldn't help but pick up the mace and shouted: "Shut up! Anyone who dares to say I'm ugly again will be killed by me."
Who!"
Unexpectedly, instead of being afraid, these women actually laughed loudly and said: "Hey, Zhong Kui is so angry? It seems that you also know that you are ugly, so you want to kill someone to silence you? Come on, I don't believe it, you ugly guy can still do it.
We can’t kill all the girls in our Lingzhou City!”
As soon as these words came out, Toto was even more angered. He almost lost his mind, so he picked up the mace and held on to the railing to jump down, preparing to fight them desperately.