Chapter 52

"Uh... this—!"

Li Qi frowned, hesitating to speak.

Seeing Li Qi's hesitant appearance, Song Yuchen became even more anxious and hurriedly pleaded, "Brother Li, this matter is of great importance to me. I hope Brother Li can help me."

Ha! Now you know to beg me.

Li Qi saw his appearance and secretly laughed in his heart, embarrassedly saying, "This—, speaking ill of others behind their back, isn't that a bit immoral?"

"Brother Li, rest assured, I will definitely not tell anyone else about this." Saying this, Song Yuchen turned to Cai Minded and asked, "Sir, don't you think so?"

"Uh...!"

Cai Minded was taken aback and smiled awkwardly, "Should I step aside?"

He was only thinking about how to make more money and how to make Feicui轩 the top restaurant in Bianjing. As for the romantic entanglements between men and women, he had never been interested.

Li Qi smiled, "Sir, you're joking. This is your place, how could I ask you to step aside?" In his heart, he thought, it seems that Song Yuchen is indeed quite influential, even Cai Minded has to give way to him. Fortunately, I didn't offend him just now.

Cai Minded smiled, "Young Master Li is too kind to Cai."

"Then what does Brother Li mean—?" Song Yuchen looked at Li Qi anxiously.

Li Qi sighed, "Since Young Master Song is so concerned about Lady Bai, I believe you have no ill intentions. If I keep it hidden, it would be my fault."

Song Yuchen was overjoyed and said, "Then Brother Li, please tell me quickly."

Li Qi forced back a smile, "The last time my wife was drinking tea with Lady Bai, I happened to be there. Lady Bai mentioned Young Master Song to my wife. Lady Bai said that Young Master Song is young but full of talent, well-read, and has extraordinary insight, making you a standout among the younger generation. However—!" At this point, Li Qi suddenly stopped, glancing worriedly at Song Yuchen.

When Song Yuchen heard the first part, he was overjoyed, but when he heard the latter part, he became extremely anxious and hurriedly asked, "However what? Please tell me quickly, you're really making me anxious."

Li Qi was at a loss, "If I say this, Young Master Song will surely blame me. It's better not to say it."

"Oh, Brother Li, you have good intentions, how could I blame you? Please speak your mind," Song Yuchen said anxiously.

"Then I'll say it."

"Please, quickly!"

Li Qi sighed and said, "Lady Bai said that Young Master Song has been quick-witted since childhood, surpassing others, which has made you overly proud and self-important, looking down on everyone else. This is why it's hard for you to make further progress. If you can correct this in the future, you will surely have a bright future."

Song Yuchen listened and frowned in deep thought. Suddenly, he slapped his left palm with his fan and nodded, "That's right, that's right. No wonder Shanno has been distancing herself from me lately. It must be because of that incident."

"What incident?" Li Qi asked in surprise.

Song Yuchen said, "Brother Li, you don't know. A month ago, one of Shanno's good friends brought a painting he had drawn for me to appraise. I spoke without thinking and said some harsh words. Shanno must have misunderstood me because of this."

Is that how it works?

It's like a blind cat bumping into a dead mouse.

Now it was Li Qi's turn to be taken aback. All the words he had just said were made up, but he knew that someone like Song Yuchen, who is rich and handsome, would have these flaws, looking down on this and that, always putting himself at the center. He didn't expect that he would accidentally hit the mark, it must be fate!

"Is that so!"

Li Qi nodded and suddenly said, "But this is indeed your fault, Young Master."

"Oh? I hope Brother Li can enlighten me!" Young Master Song quickly clasped his hands and said.

Li Qi smiled, "Young Master, you're too kind. As the saying goes, 'The player is often blind, the onlooker sees clearly.' You are in the game, so you don't see the truth. May I ask, are you pursuing Lady Bai?"

Song Yuchen's pale face immediately turned red, and he nodded slightly. He had been pursuing Bai Shanno for a long time, and almost everyone in their circle knew about it, even Cai Minded had heard of it, so there was no need to hide it.

"That's it!"

Li Qi sighed, "As the saying goes, 'A virtuous lady is a gentleman's ideal mate.' It is natural for a virtuous lady to match a gentleman. However, there are not just one gentleman and one virtuous lady in the world. Moreover, a lady like Lady Bai, who is well-read, beautiful, and charming, is the epitome of a virtuous lady. There must be countless suitors. Therefore, Young Master must be cautious in everything. Sometimes, saying ten thousand good words to her is not as effective as one good word from her friend. If you offend her friends, they will only say bad things about you to her, and by then, it will be too late to turn back."

After hearing this, Song Yuchen was already sweating profusely, only nodding in agreement, feeling very anxious.

When it comes to deceiving people, how could Song Yuchen be a match for Li Qi? A few words and he was completely under Li Qi's control.

Seeing Li Qi's confident appearance, Song Yuchen knew he must have a plan and hurriedly asked, "Then according to Young Master, what should I do?"

Pursuing a girl?

Ha ha, you've come to the right person.

Li Qi smiled faintly, "It's simple, use a roundabout strategy!"

Song Yuchen asked in confusion, "A roundabout strategy?"

"Exactly!"

Li Qi smiled faintly, "First, Young Master must lower your stance and befriend the people around Lady Bai, from her close friends and family to her maids and servants. You must grasp every person related to Lady Bai. Use their mouths to tell Lady Bai about your sincere intentions. This way, you can present yourself as a gentleman to Lady Bai and also increase her good impression of you through others. It's a win-win situation, isn't it?"

Song Yuchen was taken aback, then suddenly realized and smiled broadly, praising, "Brilliant! Brilliant! Brother Li's roundabout strategy is truly brilliant!" Saying this, Song Yuchen suddenly stood up and made a deep bow to Li Qi, sincerely saying, "Your words have enlightened me. If I can win Shanno's heart in the future, I will surely repay you with a generous gift."

After Song Yuchen finished his bow, Li Qi pretended to help him up and smiled, "Young Master is too kind. I am truly unworthy. I only hope that on the day you and Lady Bai get married, you will invite me to drink a cup of wedding wine, and that will be enough."

On the day of the wedding!

Song Yuchen was overjoyed and hurriedly nodded, "Certainly, certainly!"

The two sat down again, and Song Yuchen, like a very eager elementary school student, kept asking Li Qi about the details of the "roundabout strategy."

Li Qi naturally answered all his questions, because he might need Song Yuchen's help in the future, so it was best not to offend him.

After chatting for a while, Song Yuchen's few friends arrived, and he reluctantly bid farewell, promising to visit Li Qi in the future.

When Li Qi heard this, he almost spat out the tea he had just drunk.

Isn't it just about pursuing a girl? Is it necessary to make such a big deal?

What Song Yuchen didn't know was that he had been pursuing Bai Shanno for years but had never been able to get close to her, and their relationship had become increasingly distant. Song Yuchen had almost given up hope, but now, after Li Qi's words, his hope was rekindled.