Chapter 26

If it were any other time, Li Qi might have teased the young girl a bit, but now he was in no mood for it. From last night until now, he hadn't had a good rest, and he had almost been beaten up by a crowd just now. Of course, the most important thing was that the young girl had just called him a "barman," and he, a high achiever from Tsinghua University, had been mistaken for a "barman" that even a small-time thug would disdain. How could he swallow this?

The young girl frowned and said angrily, "How dare you be so disrespectful to me? Do you know who my master is?"

Another one of those who relies on others for power. Li Qi had never had a good impression of such people and said "fearfully," "Could your master be—be a princess?"

"Don't talk nonsense, my master is not a princess." The young girl's face was full of embarrassment, and she continued, "My master is one of the most talented women in Tokyo, Bai Niangzi."

What? Bai Niangzi again? It seems I have a special connection with this Bai Niangzi. Li Qi secretly smiled but put on a surprised expression and said, "What—what did you say? You are Bai Niangzi's maid?"

The young girl, seeing Li Qi's frightened look, said smugly, "What's wrong? Scared, aren't you?"

Scared? Humph, I've been scared before.

"Rude!"

As soon as the young girl finished speaking, Li Qi suddenly slapped his thigh and stood up, scaring her into taking two steps back. Li Qi, suppressing his laughter, said angrily, "You little brat, how dare you slander my respected Bai Niangzi? As everyone knows, Bai Niangzi is kind-hearted, well-educated, and gentle. How could she have a maid like you, who is so rude and disrespectful? If you want stinky tofu, just say it. Why do you have to use Bai Niangzi's name to cheat here? Since you are still young, I won't hold this against you today. If it happens again, well, don't blame me for being harsh."

"You—you—you—!"

With such a big accusation, the young girl was so upset that tears welled up in her eyes, and she couldn't even speak.

"Cough, cough, cough!"

Following a deliberately loud cough, Wu Furong came out with a strange expression on his face.

"Uncle Wu, you came just in time. This rascal is bullying me. You must do something about it." The young girl quickly called out when she saw Wu Furong. From her expression, it was clear they knew each other well.

Li Qi said innocently, "Young girl, don't think you can say whatever you want just because you're young. You're past the age of innocent childhood. I haven't even touched your little hand, so how could I be bullying you?"

"You—you are shameless." The young girl's face turned red as she pointed at Li Qi and scolded him.

"Alright, alright, stop arguing." Wu Furong stepped forward with a helpless look and said to the young girl, "Xing'er, don't be in a hurry. This Mr. Li was just teasing you. Don't take it seriously."

Mr. Li? The young girl, called Xing'er, seemed to catch the implication and pointed at Li Qi, looking at Wu Furong with confusion, "Uncle Wu, he's not the barman from Zui Xian Ju?"

Wu Furong chuckled and said, "Of course not. Mr. Li is actually our new—ah, chef at Zui Xian Ju."

"Cough, cough, cough!"

Did you hear that? I'm not a barman; I'm the chef at Zui Xian Ju. Li Qi straightened his back, crossed his arms, and looked very proud.

"So what if you're just a chef? Why are you so proud?" Xing'er wasn't buying it and pouted.

Li Qi glared at Xing'er, who, relying on Wu Furong's presence, wasn't afraid and lifted her delicate face to huff at Li Qi.

Wu Furong, fearing they would start arguing again, quickly said, "By the way, Xing'er, how is your master doing lately?"

Oh! I almost forgot the real reason. It's all this guy's fault. Xing'er glared at Li Qi and then smiled at Wu Furong, "Thank you for your concern, Uncle Wu. My master is doing well. She sent me to visit you today and to—ah, to buy some stinky tofu."

Pfft! Talking so nicely, you just want to buy stinky tofu. Li Qi glanced up and showed a look of disdain.

Wu Furong glanced at Li Qi and then said apologetically, "Xing'er, I'm sorry, but all the stinky tofu in our shop has already been sold out."

"Really? Sold out so quickly?" Xing'er was surprised.

Wu Furong nodded with a smile.

"Did you hear that? I didn't lie to you. But this is still slow. If you want to buy it, remember to come early tomorrow. We open at dawn, and I suggest you come an hour early." Li Qi smiled slightly.

"Ah? I have to queue up?" Xing'er was dejected, looking at Wu Furong with pleading eyes.

Oh, trying to get special treatment. Li Qi's lips curled into a sinister smile as he loudly said to Uncle Wu, "By the way, Uncle Wu, the lady said before that we should treat all customers equally and not allow any special treatment. Only those who queue up can buy stinky tofu."

What lady? You're the one who said it. Wu Furong naturally understood Li Qi's meaning and gave him a difficult look. Li Qi immediately averted his gaze, looking indifferent. Wu Furong, seeing this, shook his head helplessly and said to Xing'er with a smile, "Mr. Li is right. If your master wants to buy stinky tofu, she should come early tomorrow and queue up."

Since Wu Furong said it, Xing'er knew there was no hope for special treatment. She looked dejected, as this was the first time she had heard that buying tofu required queuing.

Li Qi, seeing Xing'er's expression, felt a sense of satisfaction. Humph, now you know the consequences of offending me.

"Wu Manager, Wu Manager."

At that moment, a pleasant and melodious voice came from the right.

Li Qi turned his head and saw another young girl, slightly older than Xing'er, standing tall and graceful, with white teeth and red lips. She held a pink silk scarf in her hand and ran over with small steps.

Wu Furong glanced at the young girl, afraid that Li Qi would say something inappropriate, and whispered in his ear, "Mr. Li, this young lady is the personal maid of the first talented woman in Tokyo, Lady Zhao. Her husband is also a high official. Don't offend her."

What? Lady Zhao? The first talented woman in Tokyo?

Li Qi asked in confusion, "Uncle Wu, who is this Lady Zhao? And isn't the first talented woman in Tokyo Li Qingzhao?"

Wu Furong looked at Li Qi with a strange expression and said, "Lady Zhao is Li Qingzhao."

Right, Li Qingzhao's husband is Zhao Mingcheng, no wonder Uncle Wu calls her Lady Zhao.

Li Qi suddenly understood and couldn't help but glance at the girl a few more times, then looked at Xing'er. He couldn't help but sigh, both are maids, but the difference is so great. I guess Bai Niangzi is just like that; compared to my idol, she's not even in the same league.

Xing'er, seeing the girl, quickly bowed and said, "Sister Xiang'er."

"Xing'er is here too!" The girl smiled at Xing'er and then gave a respectful bow to Wu Furong, saying, "Li Yuanxiang greets Manager Wu."

Wu Furong bowed and smiled, "It's Li Yuanxiang. Is your lady well?"

Li Yuanxiang nodded and said, "Thank you for your concern, Manager Wu. My lady is well."

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