Splendid Abandoned Wife

Chapter 381
****** is actually very close to Diandian Sum, and all you can see is the scenery of a street. Fortunately, Zhiruo is more about people-watching.The people coming and going on the bustling streets are like a microcosm of all kinds of things in the world. All kinds of people appear every hour and every quarter, and all kinds of strange things may happen.

Zhiruo asked Luoshuang to come over an hour in advance and booked the best private room. The furniture in the room was all made of mahogany, and there was also a royal couch for sitting and lying down. There were soft cushions on the couch and chairs. The dark red cushions are embroidered with auspicious or wishful words, and several calligraphy and paintings of different sizes are hung on the wall in an orderly manner.

When Pan Jiaming and his wife came in, they first noticed that the number of pretty maids beside "Qi Mubai" had changed from one to two.Luoying Luoshuang's mask is not as big as Zhiruo's, and basically it can be seen that the two of them look very similar.

Because they had long heard that Qi Mubai was accompanied by two maids, Pan Jiaming and Xiao Feng didn't find it strange. They had been wondering why one was missing.Pan Jiaming secretly complained: Twin sisters?Qi Mubai really knows how to enjoy it!
He has become famous in the business world so quickly, he is so high-profile, and he is ruthless and decisive against the enemies who provoke them. It is not surprising that the emperor would pay attention to such a young talent.The emperor pays most attention to the art of balance, including the left prime minister and the right prime minister, the three provinces and six ministries, the equal power between the princes, and the mutual restraint between the harem and concubines.

In the same way, the super wealthy businessmen who frequently affect the Da Ying economy also need to be checked and balanced.The court needs a few more such business giants, instead of one or two being the dominant ones.Whether it is dominance in government, military power, or economy, it may threaten the emperor's absolute power.

Since he came to the throne, he has vigorously promoted commerce and developed the economy. Many active businessmen have emerged in various industries, and a group of royal merchants with exquisite skills and high-quality goods have been selected.However, what dissatisfied the emperor was that there were too few giants.

There is a folk saying that goes like this: If the Luo family sneezes, or the Tian family coughs twice, the entire Da Ying economy will be affected by the cold.The emperor was very unhappy to see this situation. Da Ying's surname was Ouyang, and he did not want anyone else to control Da Ying's economic lifeline.

Fortunately, the Luo family only has the ancestral precepts of being loyal to the emperor. So far, the four generations of family members have always adhered to their duties and never taken sides.As for the Tian family, it seems that they have been a little too active in the past two years, and they are becoming more and more low-key on the outside, but more and more playful on the inside. This is often the most dangerous...

Before leaving Beijing, the emperor went to Pan Jiaming to play chess. He once mentioned Qi Mubai, who was born in the south, and said: "Since you have traveled south, you might as well get in touch with this person. There are talented people in the country, and we in Da Ying also need new ones." business genius."

Pan Jiaming pursed his lips. This was the main reason why he followed his words and asked Qi Mubai to treat him.

After the guest of honor sat down, Zhiruo greeted: "I'll order a few time-consuming signature dishes first, and then I'll take a look and order something that appeals to you. Don't be polite."

Xiao Feng chuckled and said: "No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, who doesn't know that Brother Qi, you have a golden finger and you are not short of money. Now that we are here, we will definitely not be polite. When Brother Qi's shop opens in the capital, we will come back to invite you. There is a century-old restaurant in Beijing called Jufulai, and the roast duck is really nothing to say."

Zhiruo smiled and said, "Yeah, I'll definitely try it if I have the chance."

"Don't be so different from each other," Xiao Feng joked, "We don't know each other before we fight. They are all young men with similar temperaments, and they are more easy-going and comfortable. Zihe's surname is Pan, he is the heir apparent of a British prince. My name is Xiao Feng, and I have the courtesy name Wenjun. , Let me tell you, we must all be slightly older than Brother Qi, so it’s okay for you to call us big brother.”

Speaking of which, there are really not many people that Xiao Feng can like, so everyone in the capital thinks of him as aloof and aloof.Except for Pan Jiaming and Xiang Junran, there are almost no peers with whom he has many contacts.

He admired and recognized the tenacity, optimism, and unyielding pride of the Zhiruo siblings, and was happy to run to Meizhuang with Pan Jiaming.In his opinion, Meizhuang not only has beautiful scenery and a relaxed atmosphere, but it is also a pleasure to get along with everyone in Meizhuang, especially the two brothers Mingze.It's a pity that Miss Yin is a woman. Otherwise, he would really like to have such a wise, responsible, decisive and calm person as his confidant. Miss Yin's temperament, as light as a chrysanthemum and as elegant as a plum, is even more attractive to him. he.

Therefore, now that he meets Qi Mubai, who has a temperament similar to Miss Yin and has experienced mysterious legends, there is no difference between men and women, can he not wait to call her brothers?
Xiao Feng's rare enthusiasm made Zhiruo secretly curse: Didn't you say that Xiao was very arrogant when he came second?Is it really good to be so familiar?Fortunately, I still know that I'm in trouble, haha.

Of course, she couldn't say these words out loud, and she had to respond happily: "Brother Xiao, Brother Pan." She always heard Mingze say that "Brother Xiao Feng is good at talking," but because of the differences between men and women, she still I have never seen such a lively and talkative side of Xiao Feng.

"It's Brother Xiao and Brother Pan," Pan Jiaming corrected him seriously after taking a sip of tea, "I will be nineteen after July, and Xiao Feng is one year older than me."

Zhiruo almost couldn't help but rolled his eyes again, what about the eldest brother and the second brother, are they trying to make the Taoyuan trio sworn off?Second brother?It’s really good enough!Your attitude was so bad in the afternoon, and now you are calling each other brothers. Was it because you were persuaded by Xiao Feng?
However, she came here to apologize, not to quarrel and enmity. People don’t want to be the eldest brother but the second brother. It doesn’t make sense for her to be more aggressive. Anyway, these two people are older than her and have helped her. With their current situation, In her friendship with Meizhuang, it was appropriate for her to address her as brother, so she followed the rules and said, "Yes, Brother Xiao and Brother Pan."

So good?If it were Miss Yin, she would definitely give him another look.Pan Jiaming was a little disappointed, but also felt relieved. There was still a difference between men and women. Women were always more delicate and less open-minded, right?
If Zhiruo could read minds, he would really roll his eyes: You are such an open-minded person, how can I be open-minded just by following you?Macho guy!If you are willing to transfer Tianshan Yuxue to me, then you will be truly open-minded.

Don't tell me, Zhiruo is really thinking about that hairpin. If Pan Jiaming's attitude towards Qi Mubai wasn't so bad, she would really want to say this.No, since the eldest brother and the second brother have called, if there is a chance, she would not mind climbing up the pole shamelessly.

Pan Jiaming asked casually while looking at the menu: "Where is Mubai from? What's your taste? Are there any taboos?"

Mubai?Zhiruo felt that his hair was about to stand on end. Should this guy's change in style be so scary?
However, the slander is the slander, her hair has not yet stood up, the battle flag has been fully raised, Pan Jiaming is now starting to test?The Yin family has been in the north for generations. She, Yin Zhiruo, was born and raised in the capital, while Huang Jinqi is from the south.
"My ancestral home is in the South China Sea, but I was born and raised overseas," Zhiruo was prepared and answered calmly while holding a cup of tea, "There are no taboos, it can be anything sour, sweet, salty, spicy, as long as it tastes good. "

"Oh?" Xiao Feng became more interested, "The third brother grew up overseas? Can you understand the language spoken there? I have met several overseas businessmen, and there are one or two who often travel to Da Ying. It's okay. They can speak Our Chinese chatter is like the chatter of others." He was also involved in the shipping business and had met with the same businessman several times.

"Well, since I was a child, I have been speaking Chinese at home and talking outside," Zhiruo nodded without any pressure, "so for me, talking is as smooth as Chinese." She was in the inn in Jiangzhou. When she met a few business people, she found that what they spoke was exactly the English she spoke in modern times, and she understood them word for word.Seeing the obvious surprise on Pan Jiaming's face, Zhiruo was very proud. Well, she had to thank Xiao Feng for asking such a question. Qi Mubai, who grew up overseas, knew how to talk, but Yin Zhiruo, the young lady who grew up in the capital, did not.

However, Xiao Feng's familiar kung fu was really quite good. How long did it take for him to sit down?Before they even finished ordering the dishes, they had already changed from Mr. Qi to Brother Qi, and then to the third brother.Damn it, riding on a rocket is not that fast, right?
What Zhiruo, who was secretly scolding Xiao Feng for his shamelessness, did not expect was that Pan Jiaming actually asked in English: "Really? That's great. We can ask you for help if we have the chance." He said it very well. Slow, not very smooth, but completely explained.

Nani?Zhiruo opened her eyes wide, suppressed the uneasiness in her heart, and replied in English: "Of course, if there is that opportunity, I would be honored." Her English is naturally much more fluent than Pan Jiaming.But...but...could this guy really wear it too?Zhiruo remembered what Pan Jiaming said before, "Apologies are useful, why do you need the government?"

That's not right. If Pan Jiaming really came here, the cakes and milk tea that she ordered would have exposed her already. Even if Pan Jiaming didn't come to meet his fellow villagers, he shouldn't have shown such surprise and expectation for the milk tea, right?

Zhiruo's dazed look and slightly out-of-control expression made Xiao Feng very happy: "Don't be fooled by me. He only knows a few simple sentences and a few words. This guy has a very good memory and can learn anything quickly. That Every time Brooke came over and taught him a few words and a sentence or two, he memorized them."

Pan Jiaming also said sarcastically: "I only understood what you said, 'of course' and 'help'." He didn't know why, but he suddenly asked that sentence in a different language on impulse.When "Qi Mubai" really answered him, he felt embarrassed again. The other person's words were much more decent than him, and he was almost no different from Brooke.No, it seems to sound better.

"So that's it," Zhiruo secretly breathed a sigh of relief, "I really thought that Brother Pan, you had also been overseas, but you are really amazing. That sentence was very good." You have a talent for languages!Pan Jiaming like this is actually regarded as a loser by most people. Really... I don't know who is the loser?

Wait, Fanshang, Brooke, help?It seems that Pan Jiaming and Xiao Feng still have a lot of things that are unknown to the public.
After the conversation was over, Zhiruo could clearly feel that the suspicion in Pan Jiaming's eyes quickly disappeared, and she became more comfortable dealing with these two people.Pan Jiaming asked a lot of questions, such as whether there was anyone else in the Qi family in Daying, Qi Mubai's business development plan, which industries he planned to participate in, whether he had thought about competing for the qualification of imperial merchant, etc.

Zhiruo completely put himself in the identity position of Qi Mubai, a descendant of Jin Qi who had retreated overseas due to his participation in royal battles and changes in imperial power. He wisely and skillfully answered the relevant questions of Pan Jiaming and Qi Mubai, euphemistically and fully expressing Qi Mubai's feelings. Bai's ambition in business development and his loyalty to the emperor and the court.Of course, it also implies that since the Qi family is back and intends to regain its glory, it is naturally prepared. Not everyone can be bullied, so the two brothers don't have to worry about me.

In addition, the Qi family had already suffered a big loss and had already established a family motto not to participate in any struggle for imperial power, to only do business, and to be loyal to the emperor.

Zhiruo was not stupid, let alone aimless. Her words were meant for Pan Jiaming and the two of them, not to mention the emperor and other people who began to look at Qi Mubai with eager eyes.She is not unfounded or has too much self-esteem. Hasn't the prince already started to have Qi Mubai's ideas?

Therefore, it would not be a bad idea to invite this guest.

After the superficially relaxed, but actually hidden, aggressive atmosphere gradually faded away, Zhiruo looked out the window and smiled: "Changyang City is really lively, similar to our Nanyang. There are still many people on the street at this time, and many people like it. Dinner at the restaurant.”

Anyway, the main dish wasn't served yet. There were only three dishes of pickles, peanuts, and cucumbers on the table. Pan Jiaming and his wife also walked to the window and looked out.

"The capital is even more lively," Pan Jiaming said, "Old and well-reputed restaurants like Jufulai are full almost every day, and private rooms must be reserved at least one day in advance. Has Third Brother been to the capital to see it? "Yes, I also followed Xiao Feng and called him "Third Brother".

Zhiruo replied: "I went to see it once, but the shop hadn't opened yet at that time, so I didn't decide where to start, so I walked around in a low-key manner. Later, after many considerations, I decided to start from the South China Sea. After all, it's there. It is the root of the Qi family.”

Xiao Feng chuckled and said, "Third brother is really honest. He kept a low profile at that time, but now that he wants to build a reputation for his shop, he starts to show off and refuses to keep a low profile?"

"Zhang Yang is also one of your tricks, third brother..." Duan?Before Pan Jiaming finished speaking, he suddenly stared at somewhere on the street and took two steps to the right, as if he accidentally discovered something and adjusted his gaze, causing Luoshuang, who was standing there, to quickly take a few steps back.

Zhiruo was stunned for a moment and said nothing. Since she had some guesses about Pan Jiaming's true purpose of this trip, she could naturally imagine that his move would not be because he found a beautiful woman or something fun.

Sure enough, the next moment, Pan Jiaming whispered to Xiao Feng: "Look, is that kid wearing blue clothes in front of the bookstore..."

Xiao Feng obviously saw it, and his voice was full of doubts: "That kid should be well-educated, and besides, he is still so young, how could he do it?"

Zhiruo became curious and couldn't help but follow their gazes.

(End of this chapter)