"Master Li, please go back. My wife is one month old and it is not suitable to see outsiders. She is recuperating at home now."
Xu Bo had rejected him several times, but he didn't expect that he would still come to the door with gifts.
I sighed in my heart, now I know I'm here to ask for benefits, why didn't I see you take action before?
Mr. Li said, "But what does the magistrate's wife mean? You old servant, please don't spread rumors."
Uncle Xu nodded, "Of course it is Madam's wish. My family has also said that outsiders will not be allowed to disturb Madam's rest. Mr. Li has something big to do, so he will not come back until Madam gives birth smoothly."
After finishing speaking, Master Li closed the door directly without waiting for him to speak.
Mr. Li was so angry that an unknown old servant dared to disrespect him. He was really bold.
The butler said, "Sir, are we going back right now?"
Mr. Li glared at him, "What are you doing with the gifts? You haven't seen anyone, so what are you going to do? Go to the county government office."
"yes."
He had already gone to the county government yesterday, and Chen Zhongqian didn't see him either, so he thought of coming home, but who knew the result would be the same.
Mr. Li doesn't want to give up such a profitable business, even if he does it in partnership with the Zhou family.
The Zhou family also has connections, so they can make a lot of money by bringing him along.
Besides, he is unwilling to give up his position as the largest household in Yun'an County. Only by winning this business can the status of the Li family be highlighted.
Master Li went to the county government again. Uncle Wen said, "Sir, Master Li is here again."
Chen Zhongqian nodded, "Let him wait first, the things at hand are not finished yet."
Mr. Li was happy when he heard this, which meant that he wanted to see him.
Just wait, even though I feel a little unhappy, there is no other way.
Who told people to be engaged in noodle business now? He came to ask for help, so he naturally had to show his begging attitude.
By the time Chen Zhongqian finished his work, it had been an hour, and Master Li's cup of tea had already lost its color.
Finally meeting the person, Mr. Li said with a smile, "Your Excellency, the magistrate, has worked hard for the people of Yun'an County. I would like to thank you first."
Chen Zhongqian smiled and said, "The Li family is indeed the largest family in Yun'an County. Mr. Li always thanks me for the people of the county when he opens his mouth. He is really a model for the county."
Mr. Li waved his hands repeatedly, "Don't dare, don't dare, this Yun'an County should still listen to the adults. How can my Li family dare to be the first? Everything should be arranged by the adults."
Chen Zhongqian said, "I don't have much ability, I just have a good memory. How could I remember that the third young master of the Li family once said that this is the rule of the Li family in Yun'an County, and the yamen have to ask the Li family's wishes when trying a case."
Mr. Li hurriedly said, "The dog is young and not sensible yet. I hope you will forgive me for making such arrogant remarks outside. I will take good care of him when I get back."
He smiled again and said, "Speaking of which, I haven't thanked the magistrate's wife properly. If she hadn't been so generous and willing to treat the dog's injuries, he would still be lying on the bed now."
Chen Zhongqian said, "How come I remember that Dr. Liu from Renji Hall went to treat the third young master's injury?"
Before Master Li could speak, he added, "Speaking of the fact that the third young master of the Li family was injured, it was because I beat him in the first place. Master Li went to the Yamen again and again to find me. Could it be that he wanted to seek justice for his son?"
Mr. Li hurriedly said, "No, no, no, I don't mean that. This matter has already passed. Besides, the dog was wrong at the time. How could he hit someone? Fortunately, the young master was not hurt."
Chen Zhongqian was very puzzled, "I can't think of anything else. Is there anything you can't do to Mr. Li recently?"
Mr. Li smiled and said, "I'm not sorry, I'm just a little interested in the noodle business. Your Excellency also knows that the Li family runs the rice noodle business and is very familiar with it."
"I know you have good intentions and want to find a way out for the people of Yun'an County. I thought about it day and night, and finally understood your painstaking efforts. I was very moved and wanted to contribute to Yun'an County. This noodle business also affects the Li family.
I can help."
Chen Zhongqian looked at him thoughtfully, "Oh? Mr. Li is also interested in this deal?"
Mr. Li nodded, "Of course I am interested, and I don't want to make much money. I just want to contribute to the people and share the worries of the adults."
"Then I would like to thank Mr. Li first." He took a sip of tea, "But in order to thank my wife for curing the disease of the young master of the Zhao family, the Zhou family has already said that they will be responsible for this matter. Now they are running the business
It's going very well, but it's really hard to change."
Mr. Li said, "In Yun'an County, it is not the adults who have the final say. This transaction went smoothly, and it was the adults who helped. The Zhou family always wants to give you face."
Chen Zhongqian stood up and said, "I think it's good as it is now. There are so many things in the yamen, so how can I have time to worry about business matters? If Mr. Li is really interested, he can go to shopkeeper Zhou to discuss it. The Zhou family will stay here."
A person whose words are more effective than the official himself."
Mr. Li still wanted to say something, but Chen Zhongqian interrupted him several times and asked him to hold back his words.
When they got outside, the butler asked, "Sir, what should we do now?"
Mr. Li narrowed his eyes slightly, "Of course I will listen to him. Let's discuss it with Shopkeeper Zhou to see if he can make the decision."
He snorted coldly, "I told him nicely, if he doesn't give me face, then don't blame me for being rude."
The Li family is not that easy to deal with. Although their financial resources are not as good as those of the Zhou family, the power of the Zhou family is not here.
If the business cannot be done, it is possible to secretly create obstacles for them, but I don’t believe that there is nothing you can do against them.
Anyway, be courteous first and then fight. If we can't work it out after careful discussion, then we'll be tough and no one will have an easy time.
Over there, Chen Zhongqian returned home and told Lin Xixi about the incident.
Lin Xixi leaned back on the recliner and asked him with a smile, "Do you think the Zhou family will agree?"
Chen Zhongqian nodded, "Yes."
"For the Zhou family, it's just a small loss of profit, but it can be exchanged for help from the Li family. This is naturally a good thing, but we can't agree so easily. Otherwise, Mr. Li will think it's easy, so how can he do his best?"
Lin Joy said with a smile, "I thought so too. The kid is difficult to deal with. Mr. Li is like this. If you don't give him money and you want to make a lot of money under his nose, he will definitely not agree."
It's better to start a business partnership with him. Of course, the Zhou family will take the lead and just give a portion of the profits to the Li family to keep the Li family from causing trouble.
Chen Zhongqian sat down next to her and reached out to touch her belly, "How are you feeling today? Are you feeling uncomfortable?"
Lin Joy shook her head, "How uncomfortable can it be? It's just that my belly is so big that it's inconvenient to walk, and I feel a little suffocated when I'm lying down."
Chen Zhongqian felt sorry for her. It was too hard to give birth to a child. She had to bear all this hard work, and what he could share was too limited.
Lin Yuxi knew that he was worried again, so she smiled and comforted him, "It's okay. It'll be fine after the birth. It's been smooth all the time. The baby is very well-behaved."