Li Qi wanted to borrow a famous saying from Xiao Man to express his mood at the moment: "What is the helmsman? Is it delicious?"
It doesn't seem to taste good, and it's quite uncomfortable to eat.
He felt like a puppet on strings. He had to kneel down and worship one by one in front of the mourning hall. After that, he burned incense and chopped off the chicken's head until it was almost dawn.
Just when he thought he could go back and rest, he was called into a wing by Qian Guanping.
"The helmsman..."
"Hall Master Qian, you should call me by my name. I cannot bear the title of helmsman." Li Qi said with a bitter face.
"What are you talking about, Captain? You have joined our Heroes Club and drank chicken blood wine. From now on, you will be the leader of our East China Branch. Thousands of brothers in the club will only look up to you..."
"Hall Master Qian, we plain people don't tell secret stories. Now you can tell me why you forced me to agree to you at that time?" Li Qi said.
Qian Guanping thought for a moment and said: "Back to the helmsman, if you killed Yu Bozuo, this matter will be spread out sooner or later. If you are not the helmsman of this association, how will the people at Yu Bozuo let you go?"
Hearing this, Li Qi finally understood something, so he said: "Are you trying to protect me?"
"That's right! You killed Uncle Yu as Tang Daxia and avenged Captain Yang. This is an indisputable fact." Qian Guanping said, "And it is for the sake of this association that I let Young Master Li serve as the leader."
"For the sake of this association?" Li Qi was a little puzzled.
A look of embarrassment flashed across Qian Guanping's face, and he said: "Master Li, think about it, the Qunying Society's assassination of Yu Bozuo has become a hot topic. Now many people in the world say that it was someone from our society who killed Yu Bozuo.
This great traitor. If the young master does not join this association, in the future friends in the world will ask: The people of the East China Branch of the Heroes Association are very brave. They killed Yu Bozuo, this great traitor, but I don’t know which brother in the association did it.
?”
At this point, he paused: "How should we answer then?"
Do you dare to let me be the helmsman just to put some money on your face?
The old man Qian's wishful thinking was loud and clear.
"But the position of helmsman is no joke. How can I be so virtuous and capable?" Li Qi said.
Qian Guanping smiled and said: "Young Master Li, of course, you don't have to worry about it. One year is enough. Young Master Li only needs to sit in this position for one year, and someone will take your place by then."
"It turns out that being the helmsman for me is just a temporary measure, let me tell you." Li Qi said.
"Young Master Li is forced to do this, and I ask for your forgiveness. You have also seen that there were some conflicts between Hall Masters Song and Hall Master Liu during the meeting. If the position of the helmsman is not determined, there will definitely be a big fuss in the meeting.
"
"Then now that I'm the helmsman, they won't come to trouble me, right?" Li Qi said.
"Don't worry, Mr. Li, I will explain this matter to them."
Li Qi nodded: "To put it bluntly, this is just a deal. I only need to be the helmsman for one year, and your group of heroes will protect me from trouble caused by Yu Bozuo's people. After one year, I will give up the helm."
As the Lord, you..."
"Mr. Li, please rest assured that even after you abdicate, you will still be our brother and nothing will happen to you."
"But I feel like I'm still at a bit of a loss." Li Qi said, "Now everyone in the imperial court is looking for the murderer. You can ensure that people in the world don't trouble me, but what are you going to do with the imperial court?"
Qian Guanping smiled and said: "Master Li, don't worry. Most of the brothers in the group are doing business in Suzhou and have contacts with people from the court. Naturally, it is impossible to watch the helmsman being arrested. This matter will take a few days."
Then there will be results.”
Damn it, this helmsman is really lonely.
But it's not bad, at least the trouble is solved.
"That's okay, but I've said it first. I won't care about what happens in the meeting. If you have nothing to do, don't come to me. Even if you come to me, it's useless. I can't help you much," Li Qi said.
Qian Guanping cupped his hands and said, "I will never trouble Mr. Li."
When we returned to the inn, it was already bright. Li Qi was very sleepy after not sleeping all night, so he lay down on the bed and fell asleep.
It was already evening when I woke up. When I opened my eyes, I saw Tang Yun standing guard in front of the bed.
"Sir, are you awake?"
"You didn't sleep?"
"Took a nap."
"What time is it now?"
"Xu Shi."
Li Qi nodded and got up from the bed, and Tang Yun immediately brought the prepared hot water and water.
I have to say that this service attitude is not a little bit better than that of Xiaoman.
Seeing a beautiful woman serving him tea and water, Li Qi felt so happy.
"Um... Xiaoyun, please stop working. You haven't eaten yet, right? Let's go eat together."
After leaving the guest room, we came to the dining area of the inn. As soon as we sat down and before ordering, the waiter brought out several delicacies.
What about mother oil boat duck, blue snail shrimp, squirrel mandarin fish, snowflake crab fight...
Every dish not only looks beautiful, but also smells delicious.
"Did you order all this in advance?" Li Qi looked at Tang Yun and asked.
Tang Yun smiled and shook his head. Before she could explain, a charming woman with a tobacco bag in hand came over.
If you look closely, isn't this woman the Spring Sanniang from the Heroes Club?
"Master Li, I wonder if these dishes suit your taste?"
"Did you prepare this?" Li Qi was a little surprised.
Chun Sanniang nodded, sat down with a charming smile, took a puff from the pipe in her hand and said, "Exactly, I am the shopkeeper of this Pinlou."
The shopkeeper of Yipinlou?
In other words, this first-class building is the property of the Heroes Association?
Oh my god, how can this elite not see that he is so rich?
"Master Li said goodbye yesterday and didn't have time to say hello to you. Later, I heard that you happened to live in Yipin Building, so I thought I'd wait until you had a good rest before I came to see you." Chun Sanniang pursed her lips and gave a sigh of relief.
A column of smoke flew out of her mouth.
This woman looks to be in her thirties, but her whole body exudes a charming energy, even more charming than the top star of Cuihonglou.
She is considered a beauty in appearance, obviously not as good as Tang Yun, but her peach blossom eyes are amazing.
Li Qi felt that if he was alone in a room with this woman, no man would be able to control her.
"I didn't expect that the shopkeeper of this store is Sanniang. I'm disrespectful. Sanniang, don't call me the helmsman. I deserve it. If you consider me, Li Qi, as a friend, just call me by my first name.
"Li Qi said with a smile.
When Chun Sanniang heard this, she pursed her lips and laughed brightly: "Giggle... Captain Li is really a person who doesn't stick to trivial matters. It is my blessing to be able to work with Captain Li."