Chapter 71: Life Is Getting Better
The people at Xu Jiangzhong's table had better etiquette. After all, the comparison made it even more obvious.
At this moment, Xu Jiangzhong was eating happily. He subconsciously looked up and saw Xu Qing looking at him with disdain. In an instant, Xu Jiangzhong's expression changed. His good mood from eating fish and meat just now had disappeared.
He had suffered a lot from Xu Qing recently. He already had complaints about her, but now that he was mocked by someone he looked down on, he was enraged. He quickly put down his chopsticks and slowly wiped his mouth and hands to eat more elegantly. However, when he ate again, the meat was all snatched away. In an instant, Xu Jiangzhong's expression turned ugly.
Xu Qing looked at Xu Jiangzhong's hypocritical appearance and sneered. She turned around and went to the kitchen. She didn't want to see those eyesores.
Xu Jiangzhong's fair face flushed as he tightened his grip on his chopsticks. His anger towards Xu Qing kept rising! All he could do now was to comfort himself. When he became rich, he definitely wouldn't let Xu Qing off!
As Xu Jiangxi and Qu Feng served the dishes back and forth, they were also shocked by the bad table manners of this family. They were embarrassed. It was fine if the Xu family didn't help, but at least their table manners should not be so bad. Those children actually ran to another table to snatch meat to eat and grabbed it with their bare hands…
Xu Jiangxi hurried over and reprimanded them. Then, he apologetically got someone to add more food to the table that had been robbed.
Finally, everyone was full, but the most eye-catching ones were still the Xu family. Their stomachs were all round, as if their stomachs would explode if they moved.
Xu Qing couldn't stand it anymore. She turned around and prepared some digestive potions for everyone. The other villagers could still drink a few mouthfuls. They sat for a while before leaving in satisfaction. Before leaving, they didn't forget to praise Xu Qing's family. They all said that Xu Qing's family would be lucky in the future.
Only the Xu family members were too full to even drink water. They hugged their stomachs and groaned in discomfort.
Looking at the Xu family members who were getting more and more uncomfortable, Xu Jiangxi finally found a doctor to take a look at them. They had eaten too much and the doctor had given them a few injections. Then, the Xu family went back in discomfort. They didn't have the energy to find trouble with Xu Qing's family.
Xu Qing felt relieved about this. So, did she indirectly solve a problem?
In the end, Xu Qing distributed the extra food to the people who helped to cook. The people who were distributing the food were all smiling. They didn't expect that they would be able to take away the meat dishes after eating a feast of fish and meat. Just thinking about it made them happy!
Xu Qing watched the satisfied women leave and smiled. If she could exchange these small favors for a good reputation for their family, it would be worth it. After all, if their family's financial situation got better in the future, they would definitely be envied. Therefore, she had to do her best to win their hearts. What she did today was for their family's better tomorrow.
The Xu family had been lying at home for a few days. After they had recovered, they were energetic again. The swarm of people came to look for Xu Jiangxi again.
"Father, Mother." Xu Jiangxi, feeling powerless, braced himself and went forward to entertain them.
"Third Brother, do you have any compassion? You actually gave all the meat dishes for the housewarming banquet to someone else. You actually didn't think of giving them to Father and Mother?" Zhao Bing was the first to speak. She had been so angry that she hadn't slept well for several days after seeing Li Helan eating meat dishes next door.
Xu Jiangxi was helpless. How many days had it been? Why were they making a scene now? Besides, why didn't they take a look at how they were at that time? It would be a waste to give the food to them.
"Father, Mother, we only give to people who helped us buy groceries and cook. They were busy helping us and entertaining guests. I couldn't let them leave empty-handed, right?" Xu Jiangxi said with his eyes lowered.
Xu Qing stood at the side as she watched. She was very satisfied with Xu Jiangxi's reaction. In the past, Xu Jiangxi would have gone straight to the kitchen to get the dishes.
When Old Master Xu heard Xu Jiangxi's words, he immediately blushed. They had indeed been inconsiderate regarding the housewarming banquet, but they were here to talk about this today. He glared at Zhao Bing and sighed. "Your life is getting better and better…"
Xu Jiangxi didn't even raise his head, nor did he want to let everyone in. "Father, what do you mean by having a good life? My leg hasn't recovered yet, and I have to take a wheelchair when I travel. I also have to take hundreds of pills every day to stay alive. This is all because Qu Feng does manual work day and night. Xu Qing worked so hard in exchange for it. Is such a life good?"
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Xu Jiangxi's meaning was obvious. "My family is having a hard time. It's not good at all. I don't have money for you!"
Xu Qing leaned against the door frame and cheered inside! Indeed, she was right to let Xu Jiangxi read more books during this period of time. His values immediately changed. He also understood that filial piety wasn't advisable. Even his words had become tactful.
Old Master Xu was so angry that he almost choked. When did his dim-witted third son become so good at mocking people?
Old Master Xu's expression darkened as he tapped his tobacco pipe. "I know it's not easy for you, but it's not easy for anyone in this ld suddenly say this.
Xu Qing glanced at Xu Jiangdong. She didn't want Qu Feng to worry, so she shut up.
However, Xu Qing's words made Mo Qiu suspicious. As for what would happen next, that was a matter for another time.
"Little Qing, don't talk nonsense." Old Master Xu didn't want his family to fall out again. Then, he looked at Xu Jiangxi and said, "Just tell me if it's okay."
Xu Jiangxi said weakly, "No! Father, I can't make this decision."
"Why can't you decide?!" Chen Qiulian's expression immediately changed.
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Xu Jiangxi looked up at Chen Qiulian, who was the greediest. "Because this house was built by Little Qing!" His meaning was obvious. They would see if the Xu family was shameless enough to let their younger sister pay for their elder brother's bridal chamber.
Old Master Xu glared at Xu Jiangxi. Chen Qiulian was even more furious and almost hit him. "You're her father. Isn't the house what that little b*tch built for you?!"
When Xu Jiangxi heard that his mother was scolding Xu Qing, his expression instantly changed. His voice was cold as he said, "Mother, this house is under Little Qing's name, and it's also Xiao Qing who contributed money and effort. I can't make the decision! Also, Little Qing is also your granddaughter. How can you scold Little Qing like this? Besides, we've already split up. If I hear you scold Little Qing like this again in the future, it will only make things worse."
Chen Qiulian clenched her fists in anger. She wished she could tear that little b*tch Xu Qing apart right now! It was all because of her that Xu Jiangxi, a person who would never resist her, had changed.
Old Master Xu's expression remained dark. He understood that he wouldn't be able to get the house, but he couldn't go back like this. His gaze changed. "Since you don't want to give away the new house, Xu Nai is getting married, so you have to give him some money."
When Xu Jiangzhong and the others heard this, they panicked. They didn't want the house anymore? How were they going to show off in the future?
Xu nodded. "I'll pay."
"Alright, then you can pay ten thousand," Old Master Xu said aloofly. He didn't think it was too much at all.
On the other hand, Xu Jiangxi and Qu Feng's eyes widened! In a village, who would give so much money for a wedding? Usually, they would only give a few dozen or a few hundred yuan, and their biological parents would only give them a thousand yuan. In the end, they actually wanted an uncle who had been separated from them to give them 10,000 yuan? Then what was the meaning of splitting up? Splitting up meant that they were two families!
Fortunately, they didn't know that Xu Qing spent two million yuan to build this house. Otherwise, they might have fainted from fright.
Xu Qing patted Qu Feng comfortingly to reassure her. Then, she smiled and said, "It's not like we can't pay 10,000."
Xu Qing's words made the Xu family feel pleased. They smiled proudly, but Xu Qing's next words froze their smiles.
Xu Qing said with a smile, "My father is only his third uncle, and he has two older brothers above him. He definitely can't spend more money than his two older brothers and his own parents. Therefore, if my father pays 10,000, then Eldest Uncle, Second Uncle, Grandpa, and Grandma will also pay more than 10,000. Otherwise, we wouldn't dare to give so much."
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"Father, we don't have that much money." Zhao Bing covered her wallet and said anxiously.
Old Master Xu glared at Zhao Bing with an unfriendly expression. He said to Chen Qiulian, Xu Jiangdong, and Xu Jiangnan, "Hurry up and pay."
In the end, under his authority, Chen Qiulian, Xu Jiangnan, and Xu Jiangdong took out one to two thousand yuan.
Of course, in this way, Xu Jiangdong would benefit the most. After all, it was his son, Xu Nai, who was getting married.
Xu Qing turned around and took a thousand yuan from the house. She handed it to Old Master Xu and said, "Since Eldest Uncle, Second Uncle, and Grandma's family has already paid, my father can't exceed the elders."
Old Master Xu's face turned ashen. He was angered by his son and his wife. Couldn't they take out more and put on a show?
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Zhao Bing and Mo Qiu also understood the logic behind this, but if they really took out more money, Chen Qiulian would definitely have a reason to ask them for money in the future. In the end, wouldn't they lose all their private savings?
In the end, Old Master Xu and his family left angrily. Among them, Xu Jiangzhong and Xu Yunqiao were the most angry.
Xu Yunqiao glared at Xu Qing resentfully. How could this b*tch live in such a good house?! Such a big house should be hers!
Xu Jiangzhong didn't look too good either. He had already bragged to his classmates and had invited them here to play, but now that there was no big house, where would his pride go?
No matter what, it was all Xu Qing's fault. What right did that b*tch have to occupy the new house?! How was she worthy?!
Xu Qing looked at the depressed Xu Jiangxi and Qu Feng and comforted them. "Father, you did very well today."
"Little Qing, I'm sorry. Your grandfather…" Xu Jiangxi lowered his head and hammered his leg dejectedly. That thousand yuan was earned by Little Qing.
"Let's not talk about them anymore. I want to ask you and Mother when Little Hui and I will get married." Xu Qing quickly changed the topic.
When Qu Feng heard that it was Xu Qing's marriage, she immediately perked up. "Little Qing, I've recently chosen a few auspicious dates, but when is Little Hui's birthday? I want to find a prophet to calculate your marriage fate."
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"Mother, it doesn't matter. No matter what the outcome is, Little Hui and I have to get married." Xu Qing smiled.
"I know, I just feel that I've wronged you…" Qu Feng looked at the silly Little Hui, who was quietly standing behind Xu Qing… Forget it, what else did she want? These days, she could tell that although Little Hui was silly, he only had Xu Qing in his eyes. This was good.
When he heard Xu Qing and the others mention marriage, Qiao Yanhui's eyes immediately lit up. He suddenly moved closer to Qu Feng and said the date of his birth.
Qu Feng was stunned. Xu Qing was also puzzled. "Little Hui, is this your birthday?"
Qiao Yanhui didn't answer yes or no. He only said firmly, "Get married!"
"This silly boy!" Xu Jiangxi laughed out loud. He didn't expect this silly person to be so anxious to get married.
Xu Qing also smiled, but she didn't expect fool to remember the date of his birth.
Qu Feng smiled when she heard that. "Alright, I'll go to the temple tomorrow and choose a good day for you."
Xu Qing didn't object. She actually didn't care about these things, but the people from ancient times did. Besides, this way, her parents would be at ease.
The next morning, Qu Feng went to the temple. Xu Qing smiled helplessly. She was about to go to town when she saw Xu Sizhi preparing to go out in a hurry. She said, "Sizhi, have you seen any shops for sale recently?"
"There really is one. It's a restaurant. The owner lost money and left. It's now being auctioned off by creditors." Xu Sizhi hadn't left the house yet. He'd been really busy recently.
"A restaurant…" Xu Qing's fingers tapped on the table as she pondered. She had thought of opening a restaurant in the past, but the competitiveness of the restaurant industry was more terrifying. Moreover, there was a faction supporting every restaurant, but now…
"Sister, I support you." Xu Sizhi saw Xu Qing's worry and said seriously.
"You should know what I'm worried about." Xu Qing lowered her eyes. The benefits of having a restaurant were even greater. If she wanted to expand her power in the future, she naturally wouldn't let go of this opportunity!
"I know. I'm sure we'll be able to protect ourselves before long!" Xu Sizhi said firmly.
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Xu Qing looked up at Xu Sizhi. "Alright, I'll leave the matter of buying the restaurant to you."
"Don't worry, Sister." Xu Sizhi looked excited.
Actually, Xu Qing wasn't in a hurry. She hadn't forgotten that she was still a doctor. If she wanted to make some medicine to sell, she had to have a foundation. Otherwise, who would dare to consume it?
This way, Xu Qing would be busy.
At noon, Qu Feng returned with a complicated expression.
Xu Qing couldn't help but feel uneasy. She quickly asked, "What's wrong?"
Qu Feng held Xu Qing's hand and calmed down after a long time. "Little Qing, my poor daughter."
"What happened?" Xu Qing was even more nervous!
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"Hurry up and speak. What's wrong?" Xu Jiangxi was also anxious.
Qu Feng said with a complicated expression, "The monk said that Xiao Qing and Xiao Hui are a match made in heaven."
Xu Qing couldn't help but feel happy. She didn't expect them to be so compatible! Although she didn't believe in these things, who wouldn't like to hear festive words?
"It's just that Little Qing and Xiao Hui are destined to be extraordinary people. The suffering in the future is not something ordinary people's lives can compare to. If they survive it, they will be happy and blissful. If they can't… then they will be consigned to eternal damnation. They will be alone and have no one to rely on!" Qu Feng looked at Xu Qing and then at Xiao Hui. She even had the thought of preventing them frpm getting married. If it were an ordinary person, their future definitely wouldn't be like this.
Xu Qing seemed to have expected this. She looked at the dumbfounded Qiao Yanhui and smiled. No matter what they encountered in the future, she wouldn't be afraid. There was always a solution!
Xu Qing thought about it and turned to comfort Qu Feng. "Who knows what will happen in the future? Besides, didn't the monk say that Little Hui and I are fated?"
Hearing this, Qu Feng felt less worried. She believed that Little Qing was lucky. Otherwise, she wouldn't have safely given birth to three children and this current life!
In the end, Qu Feng and Xu Jiangxi finalized a wedding date on the 15th of next month. However, it was a little rushed. Qu Feng, not wanting Xu Qing to miss the auspicious day, quickly went to work.
Xu Qing only smiled and left these to Qu Feng. She continued to plan her business, tease the babies, and tease Little Hui. Life was too blissful.
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However, before Xu Qing could relax for a few days, Qu Feng couldn't sit still anymore. She said resentfully, "You're going to get married soon. Why don't you quickly embroider a wedding dress?!"
"Mother, there's no time at all. I'll just go to town to buy something random." Xu Qing didn't want to do this. Although it was meaningful to embroider the wedding dress herself, she didn't know how to do it. By the time she learned it, it would be too late.
Qu Feng glared at Xu Qing. She really didn't take money seriously.
Seeing this, Xu Qing quickly said, "Mother, I'll spend it sparingly. Don't worry."
Although Xu Qing didn't want to embroider the wedding dress herself, she wanted to design it herself. No matter what, this was the only wedding dress in her life. She still wanted it to be different!
With this thought in mind, Xu Qing began to draw her ideal wedding dress. Of course, she didn't forget the groom's tuxedo.
Looking at the work in her hand, Xu Qing was very satisfied. When she was a doctor in her previous life, although her world revolved around medicine, she would also think about how she would look in a wedding dress. Now, she finally had a chance.
"Little Hui, let's go to town." Xu Qing drew the blueprint and turned around to pull Qiao Yanhui along.
"Okay." Qiao Yanhui had always been gentle with Xu Qing, no matter what she said or did.
Xu Qing and Qiao Yanhui walked in the village. They were a handsome man and a beautiful woman. Despite this man's stupidity, he was a handsome man that everyone yearned for!
"Little Qing, your fiancé is really handsome," a village woman teased.
Xu Qing smiled gently and said, "It doesn't matter as long as he treats me well."
"That's right. Everyone saw it. He's really considerate to you." Although he was a little silly, he was kind to Xu Qing.
"He's just a fool. What's there to show off about?" Xu Jiangnan's eldest daughter, Xu Dan, said sarcastically.
Xu Qing's eyes flashed coldly, then she smiled and said, "It's better than having no one…"
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Xu Dan was the eldest daughter of Zhao Bing and Xu Jiangnan. She was nineteen this year, and villagers got married early. She was nineteen this year, yet she didn't even have a blind date arranged. She had always felt embarrassed about it! Of course, with Xu Jiangnan and Zhao Bing's reputation, who would dare to let their son marry their daughter?
"You jinx, little bitch, say that again!" Xu Dan shouted at the top of her lungs. The fact that she couldn't get married had always been her achilles heel.
When Xu Qing got pregnant before marriage, she had been smug for a long time. With Xu Qing as an example, no one mocked her. However, who would have thought that Xu Qing would actually find the father of the children? Although he was a fool, he was handsome! She was unlike her. No matchmaker was even willing to matchmake her!
Xu Qing couldn't be bothered with her. She was very simple-mindeed. She was in a good mood today and didn't want to waste time. She smiled at the other women who were chatting and said, "Little Hui and I are preparing for the wedding on the 15th of next month. We'll invite you all to the wedding banquet then."
"Sure, you're a lucky person. We'll definitely go." They were all overjoyed. Of course, the main reason was because there was meat to eat at Xu Qing's family's banquet. At the housewarming banquet a few days ago, there were pork shoulder, four-star meatballs, braised pork… Just thinking about it made them satisfied!
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They usually ate the most meat during the New Year. However, they weren't as lavish as Xu Qing's family.
After Xu Qing finished speaking, she didn't delay and brought Qiao Yanhui to town.
Along the way, Qiao Yanhui held Xu Qing's hand tightly and didn't let go. His reliance was obvious, as if there was only Xu Qing in his world.
When Xu Qing arrived in town, she went to the most famous ready-to-wear shop in town, the Beautiful Closet. She heard that this shop had chain stores all over the country. It was rare to have such a famous shop in this small town.
As soon as they entered, someone from the shop came forward to greet them. "Sir, Miss, what style of clothes do you need?"
Xu Qing looked around and smiled gently. "Let me take a look first."
"All right. If you need anything, feel free to call." The man looked very young. He wasn't impatient or condescending. He stood by quietly.
Xu Qing smiled. The salesman of this shop was very nice. Then, she began to look around. After looking around for a while, Xu Qing realized that the embroidery skills of these clothes were completely inferior to Qu Feng's. She turned around and asked, "Do you have any embroiderers with better skills?"
"Miss, are you dissatisfied with our embroidery?" Xu Qing heard an enchanting and aloof female voice.
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Xu Qing looked over and saw an elegant woman walking down from the second floor. The person looked to be in her thirties and was charming. Her long black hair was tied behind her head with a wooden hairpin, and there was a gentle look on her face. She had an agate bracelet on her wrist. She didn't have many expensive jewelry on her, but from her temperament, one could tell that she was extraordinary!
"Miss." The sales and shop manager from earlier sounded respectful.
The woman waved her hand and walked towards Xu Qing. Her red lips parted slightly. "I'm not bragging, but in the entire ancient country, the embroidery of Beautiful Closet can't be said to be number one. They're all extraordinary. I wonder what you think is bad about the things here?"
Xu Qing retracted her gaze and said calmly, "The embroidery in Beautiful Closet is exquisite, and the material used is also high-grade. However, it lacks vivacity. I can only say that this is an ordinary embroidery."
The woman's eyes lit up. "Then what do you think embroidery with vivacity looks like?"
Xu Qing smiled and said, "I didn't find it in this shop, so I can't give you an example."
The woman suddenly smiled. "I'm the owner of this shop. My name is Deng Chengxi."
Xu Qing was a little surprised. Wasn't it a little too rash for them to introduce themselves on their first meeting? But since the other party was so sincere, she didn't hide her identity. "My name is Xu Qing."
Deng Chengxi said in a friendly manner, "I think you're younger than me, so I'll call you Little Qing. If you don't mind, please follow me upstairs to take a look."
Xu Qing glanced at Qiao Yanhui and was about to ask him to stay there when she heard Deng Chengxi say with a smile, "This is your husband, right? If you don't mind, come in together."
Xu Qing nodded and pulled Qiao Yanhui while following behind Deng Chengxi.
Qiao Yanhui stood quietly behind Xu Qing and only stared at her, as if his surroundings were empty.
Xu Qing looked at the inner room and asked, "Sister Chengxi, if you have anything to say, just say it. I don't have much patience."
Deng Chengxi picked up her teacup elegantly and gently inhaled the fragrance of the tea. Then, she said, "Because this is the first time I've met someone who shares my opinion, I'm a little excited. A piece of embroidery without a soul is trash."
Xu Qing saw the appreciation in Deng Chengxi's eyes and her heart skipped a beat. She didn't know how to embroider! "Uh… Sister Chengxi, my embroidery skills aren't good."
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"It's okay. What do you think of this embroidery?" Deng Chengxi said as she took out a handkerchief embroidered with peonies and handed it to Xu Qing.
Xu Qing was shocked. It was actually a double-sided embroidery! The two sides were in the shape of different peonies. This embroidery technique was precious even in her previous life. Of course, her mother's embroidery skills were also very good, but Qu Feng was even better at unusual acupuncture techniques, and the final effect was also different.
"It's vivid, like a real flower." Xu Qing nodded in praise.
Deng Chengxi smiled and took back her handkerchief. She continued to ask, "What do you want to customize?"
Xu Qing didn't hide it. "A wedding dress."
Deng Chengxi looked at the man behind Xu Qing and then at Xu Qing while feeling a little regretful. She thought that the two of them were already married, but she didn't expect them to be preparing to get married. Although this fool was handsome, he was only handsome and not that stunning. It was a pity.
Xu Qing didn't know what Deng Chengxi was thinking. She took out the design draft.
Deng Chengxi took it in confusion. The more she looked at it, the more amazed she became. "Did you design this yourself?"
Xu Qing nodded subconsciously.
"Good!" Deng Chengxi praised. These wedding attire, whether it is the one for the bride or the groom, are very novel and brilliant! Even she wanted to get married when she saw it… but to her, marriage…
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Deng Chengxi suppressed her emotions and looked at Xu Qing. "I'll make this set of clothes for you for free."
"That's not appropriate!" Xu Qing quickly refused.
Deng Chengxi didn't say anything. She just looked at Xu Qing with bright eyes. Xu Qing's heart skipped a beat. Qiao Yanhui, who was behind her, saw that Xu Qing was being stared at. He immediately pouted and frowned as he stood in front of Xu Qing with a fierce look.
Deng Chengxi didn't know how to react. She drank her tea in embarrassment.
"Little Hui, come back." Xu Qing helplessly pulled him back.
When Qiao Yanhui heard this, he glared at Deng Chengxi before returning obediently. He was a good husband, so he had to listen to his wife!
"He's just like that. Don't mind him." Xu Qing was also very embarrassed.
"He cares about you." Sadness flashed across Deng's face, but it was hidden by excitement again. "Do you know how to design other clothes?"
Hearing this, Xu Qing understood her thoughts. Deng Chengxi was really smart.
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Xu Qing didn't answer directly. Instead, she picked up her teacup and took a sip. "This is really good tea."
Deng Chengxi smiled but said nothing.
"I want to ask you, how will we split the profit?" Xu Qing put down her teacup. Since they were all smart people, she had to make the distribution of profit clear.
The admiration in Deng Chengxi's eyes grew. She didn't expect to meet such a smart woman in a small town. It was much simpler to talk to smart people. She quickly decided. "You take fourty percent, and I'll take sixty."
"Fifty-fifty," Xu Qing said again.
For a moment, there was silence.
"Deng Chengxi's eyes flickered. She put down her teacup and looked at Xu Qing steadily. "Do you know how many branches of Beautiful Closet there are in the country?"
Xu Qing shook her head gently. "But I know that a new idea is the foundation of everything. If you want to make money, you can't keep it a secret. Even if you spread it all over the country, as time passes, it will always be an out-dated style. Sooner or later, it will be outdone by other companies."
Hearing this, Deng Chengxi lowered her eyes and pondered. Xu Qing was right. Although Beautiful Closet was a century-old store, it was deteriorating year by year. Now that she had taken over the management, if it weren't for her exquisite double-sided embroidery, the business would further decline. Now, Jingdu had opened a beautiful clothing franchise. Their clothes were novel and exquisite. In just a few years, they started to rival the century-old store. If this continued, Beautiful Closet would eventually be closed.
"I promise." Deng Chengxi could only agree. A clothing store could never lose innovation.
"Sister Chengxi, don't be anxious. I have another condition," Xu Qing continued. After all, she still had to return to learning medicine in the end. She didn't have time to be busy with these things every day. Now, she was trying her best to earn money to survive and to give herself more time to fulfill her dream.
"Go ahead." Deng Chengxi looked at her.
Xu Qing replied, "I only provide three new design drafts every month."
"No, it's too little. I want at least ten drafts." Deng Chengxi quickly shook her head. Her shop was spread throughout the country and there were many consumers. How could she only have three drafts?
"Then five drafts and matching jewelry. There's also an accessory shop under the Beautiful Closet, right?" Xu Qing finally compromised.
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Deng Chengxi's eyes lit up. She recalled the phoenix crown on the wedding dress she had seen just now. It was really dazzling, but five pieces were still too little.
"Sister Chengxi, what's rare is precious." Xu Qing really couldn't compromise any more. Even a small design consumed a lot of time and energy.
In the end, Deng Chengxi nodded. After all, she knew that going overboard was worse than being lackluster. Anyway, she had already signed Xu Qing. She believed that she would have time to have a good talk with Xu Qing in the future.
After signing the contract, Xu Qing reminded Deng Chengxi to keep this matter a secret. After all, if too many people knew about it, she would be in trouble. Of course, Deng Chengxi was happy to hear this. After all, this was a precious talent she had poached. How could she show her off everywhere? If someone poached her, she would suffer a loss.
As for Xu Qing's wedding dress, Deng Chengxi gave it to Xu Qing for free. However, Deng Chengxi requested to make another set to be used for the shop. Xu Qing had no objections to this. This way, her wedding dress would be unique.
Xu Qing was in a good mood when she went out. She didn't expect that making clothes would give her an additional source of income. This way, her future financial security would be guaranteed.
Since she still had to open a big hotel, she brought Qiao Yanhui to the liveliest and most luxurious hotel for a meal. She also needed to investigate the market.
The hotel that Xu Qing chose was called Heavenly Fragrance Hotel. It was luxuriously decorated and had a booming business. There was also a hotel opposite it. The renovation of that hotel was relatively simple, but the business was also very good. It wasn't inferior to Heavenly Fragrance Hotel at all.
The two hotels must be rivals. Otherwise, they wouldn't have chosen such a location. However, this also benefited Xu Qing. She wanted to investigate the market. She chose the Heavenly Fragrance Hotel at noon and Ten Mile Hotel at night.
It had to be said that although Xu Qing's town wasn't big, it was very prosperous. Otherwise, there wouldn't be two big hotels. Moreover, even the famous clothing franchise Beautiful Closet was opened here.
Xu Qing sat in the hall with Qiao Yanhui and ordered a table of signature dishes. Everyone was dumbfounded. The two of them had ordered a table full of dishes?
Soon, the dishes were served. They looked good, but she didn't know how they tasted. Xu Qing handed a pair of chopsticks to Qiao Yanhui. "Come, Little Hui, eat."
Qiao Yanhui pouted and shook his head. "It's not tasty."
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Xu Qing looked puzzled. "You haven't eaten yet. How do you know it's not tasty?"
Qiao Yanhui didn't answer. He just put on a look that said it wasn't tasty.
Xu Qing tasted it. The taste was indeed ordinary. He couldn't be blamed for saying that it wasn't tasty. When she was a doctor, she had power and influence. Moreover, she was someone who enjoyed the pleasures in life. How many chefs had come to her door to cook delicious food for her? Now, she had transmigrated to this ancient country. She was glad that Qu Feng was good at cooking. In addition, "Little Xu Qing" had not eaten any delicacies, so this body wasn't so picky. Otherwise, she would really find the food difficult to swallow.
Initially, she thought that the food such a big hotel would definitely taste good, but she was disappointed. Xu Qing put down her chopsticks. "These dishes look exquisite, but they really don't taste good."
The surrounding people couldn't help but click their tongues. Even the food at Heavenly Fragrance Restaurant wasn't tasty? What did they usually eat?
Xu Qing ignored the discussions of the others and picked up some food for Qiao Yanhui. "Little Hui, even if it's not tasty, you have to eat some. Otherwise, you'll go hungry."
Qiao Yanhui's eyes lit up when he saw that Xu Qing was picking up food for him. He picked up his bowl and started eating. Xu Qing was very helpless. He was really a fool.
Xu Qing's words attracted the attention of the manager of Heavenly Fragrance Restaurant. The manager had a shrewd look on his face and it was obvious that he had a bad temper. He walked to Xu Qing's side and said, "Miss, I wonder if there's anything about our food that you're dissatisfied with?" The manager was polite, but his tone was very dissatisfied. After all, their hotel was a star-class hotel and was famous.
Xu Qing picked up more food for Qiao Yanhui, indicating for him to continue eating. When Qiao Yanhui saw Xu Qing picking up more food for him, he put away his dissatisfaction from being interrupted and lowered his head to continue eating.
Mr. Song felt a chill down his spine. For some reason, he subconsciously looked around, but didn't find anything. Then, he continued to talk to Xu Qing.
Xu Qing smiled and said, "The dishes are exquisite, but the taste is a little bad."
Mr. Song's expression improved when he heard the first half of the sentence, but when he heard the second half, his expression immediately turned cold. He said in a low voice, "What's bad about the taste? I think your companion is enjoying it."
When Qiao Yanhui, who was eating happily, heard this, he immediately looked up and said, "That's because any food my wife put in my bowl is tasty."
Mr. Song's expression turned even uglier. He felt that these two were here to cause trouble! The surrounding customers were also looking over curiously.
"Why do you care about my judgment? After all, everyone's preferences are different, and their understanding of delicacies is different. I only said that because I happened to have eaten better delicacies." Xu Qing smiled, but she was reminiscing about the delicacies she mentioned. It made people wonder what the delicacies she mentioned were like.
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Someone around couldn't help but say, "Which restaurant is it? It's food even more tasty than the food at the Heavenly Fragrance Hotel?"
Xu Qing continued to revel, "In my early years, I was lucky enough to eat in a remote private restaurant a few times. Its food was really tasty."
"Where is it? Let's try it and see if it's as good as you say it is." Mr. Song said with an unfriendly expression.
Xu Qing continued, "The address is no longer important because the restaurant has already changed locations. I was able to taste it back then because I wasn't in good health at that time. That shop customized a unique herbal tonic for me to nourish my health. It didn't take long for me to recover."
Everyone was even more puzzled. Herbal tonic? That was worse than medicine.
"There are also different types of herbal tonics." Xu Qing saw everyone's doubts and answered, "Have you guys eaten meat-flavored eggplants before? There's also a type of duck soup with herbs added…" Xu Qing mentioned a few dishes, which piqued everyone's interest.
Seeing that the atmosphere was about right, Xu Qing smiled and said, "Actually, it's not difficult for you all to try it. That restaurant happened to change its location to our town. It's called Golden Jade Restaurant, but I don't know when it'll open."
Xu Qing's words ignited everyone's hope and their faces were filled with anticipation.
Mr. Song watched Xu Qing and was slightly confused. He didn't tell that this woman wanted to open a hotel. Could it really be an accident?
At this moment, in a private room on the second floor, a gorgeous man suddenly laughed and said, "Interesting. This woman is quite business-minded."
Chapter 79: The Fiend that Doesn't Get Close to Women
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Ssmart people could tell that Xu Qing was using the Heavenly Fragrance Hotel to promote the Golden Jade Restaurant.
As for the laughing man, he had a pair of almond-shaped eyes, a high nose, and rosy lips that were just right in terms of thickness. He looked charming. It was really difficult to tell what his gender was. If not for his voice and Adam's apple, one would think that he was a woman disguised as a man.
The man across from him was dressed in white, while his eyes looked cold and hostile. He followed his gaze to the woman who was doing the publicity. His eyes looked cold, but when he saw the man beside her, his eyes flashed with surprise. Then, he calmed down the next second.
"Jiangming, did you also think it was him?" Hua Yuncheng's eyes flashed as he drank the duck soup. He didn't know why, but he suddenly felt that the duck soup was bad. It was really strange. Was he influenced by that woman?
Deng Jiangming's expression was cold. He didn't speak and only frowned. Now that the country was in trouble and there was no general holding down the fort, the surrounding small countries were eyeing them covetously. The princes of the ancient country also had different thoughts. If this continued, the commoners would suffer.
"How can that fiend be a fool?" Hua Yuncheng mocked. That person was a terrifying existence. How could he hide behind a woman? Even if he was beaten to death, he wouldn't believe it. It was just that that person's appearance really did resemble that fiend's.
"Sigh, I really miss him…" Hua Yuncheng sighed.
Deng Jiangming couldn't help but roll his eyes at him. What did he miss? The days when he wasn't hunted down by women? Who in Jingdu didn't know about Hua Yuncheng's reputation as a playboy? He relied on his androgynous face to provoke women everywhere. Once he got them, he didn't cherish them. It caused many women to hate him and want to kill him! In the end, he had no choice but to hide in the general's house, which no one in Jingdu dared to approach. Only then did he avoid a crisis.
But anyway, he deserved it!
"I heard that he appeared around here before. We've been wandering around for months and haven't seen anything. I feel hopeless!" Hua Yuncheng leaned back in his chair and sighed.
Deng Jiangming's gaze turned even colder. "Send more people to investigate." If he was fine, he would have known that they were looking for him. However, there was nothing. It could only mean that something had happened to him! Thinking of this, Deng Jiangming began to feel uneasy. There were still people in Jingdu who wanted to kill him. He hoped that nothing would happen to him.
Xu Qing kept putting food into Qiao Yanhui's bowl, but she kept feeling that someone was staring at her, making her back turn cold. Coupled with the fact that the food in this restaurant was really average, Xu Qing couldn't sit still anymore. Seeing that Qiao Yanhui was almost done eating, she pulled him away.
As Qiao Yanhui rose, he instinctively looked toward the second floor. His eyes flashed with a cold look, but in the next second, they resumed their blank look. What he had just done was instinctive.
But Deng Jiangming was shocked by this look. That look was unique to him! Could it be…
"Hua Yuncheng, get up quickly and check on those two people," Deng Jiangming said sternly.
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Hua Yuncheng was stunned for a moment before he smiled and said, "Are you serious? You really think that fool is him? How he can become a fool and be that close to a woman?"
"There's no news anyway. Let's check." Deng Jiangming held his teacup, his expression stern and cold.
On the other side, Xu Qing felt much more comfortable after leaving the hotel with Qiao Yanhui. As expected, someone was watching her at the hotel!
"Let's walk around town." Xu Qing held Qiao Yanhui's hand and walked around. The moment Qiao Yanhui was pulled up by Xu Qing, his eyes looked innocent and he smiled contentedly.
Xu Qing thought about letting her younger siblings go to school in the future, so she went to the bookstore to buy books. However, just as she entered, a man dressed in a crisp manner stopped them. He said in a sarcastic tone, "This is a bookstore. It's not a place where fools can enter."
Before Xu Qing could finish speaking, Qiao Yanhui was already furious. Before he could enjoy the sensation of his wife holding his hand, he was interrupted. With an unhappy expression, he raised his hand and grabbed the other party's collar before throwing him out!
Xu Qing felt that she should have stopped him, but when she saw Qiao Yanhui's silly look, she couldn't help but want to laugh.
When Qiao Yanhui saw Xu Qing smile and wipe her hands, he felt that he had done the right thing.
After the man was thrown back, his face was red as he covered his butt. "You… are shameless! Reckless!"
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Chapter 80: Encountering a Strange Book
Xu Qing's expression darkened as she walked up to the man. "You look like a scholar. Why are you scolding me? Is the bookstore a place for shameless people like you?"
Many people had already come to watch the commotion. Even the manager of the bookstore walked out. The manager looked to be in his fifties or sixties, and he looked righteous and serious. However, he didn't seem to intend to interfere. There seemed to be a hint of interest in his eyes.
"I'm telling the truth! The bookstore is a place for scholars! Look at you guys, holding hands in a mushy manner. It's simply immoral!" The man took a long time to calm down, but he still couldn't stand up. He could only sit on the ground and say with a flushed face.
When Xu Qing heard this, she continued to hold Qiao Yanhui's hand. She didn't expect scholars to be so nosy! Could it be that this person had been dumped before and couldn't bear to see others in love? "Is it considered immoral for us to have a good relationship? According to your logic, since your parents gave birth to you, it's considered shameful?"
These words made everyone present blush. Why did this little girl speak so blunt in public?!
"You… you!" The man was almost angered to death and was speechless as he pointed at her.
The manager finally said, "People who know how to appreciate books can naturally enter the bookstore. Alright, everyone, go do your work. Disperse."
Uncle Lei wasn't a simple person. Since he had spoken, no one would watch the commotion anymore.
When the man who was sent flying saw that Uncle Lei didn't speak up for him, his expression became even uglier. However, he didn't dare to retort and could only drag his injured body away.
Uncle Lei smiled at Xu Qing. "May I know what book you need?"
Xu Qing looked around at the largest bookstore in this town. The decoration was elegant. Although it wasn't very big, there were many books.
"Give me some books for enlightenment and some classics." Xu Qing went to look around. She turned around and asked Qiao Yanhui, "Little Hui, do you have any books you want?" However, after saying this, she smiled helplessly. Qiao Yanhui wasn't very smart now, so how could he understand books? She didn't force him and went to find the books she needed. She wasn't familiar with this continent, so she needed to understand the humanities, geography, history, and culture of the various countries on this continent.
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Xu Qing finally chose three books and looked for Qiao Yanhui. She saw Qiao Yanhui sitting in a corner with a book in his hands and reading it seriously.
Xu Qing walked over curiously. However, when she saw the old book in his hand, Xu Qing's expression changed and she looked at Qiao Yanhui in disbelief. Qiao Yanhui looked back at her with pure ignorance. He had actually chosen a military book!
"Honey, I want this book." Qiao Yanhui looked at Xu Qing pitifully.
A complicated look flashed in Xu Qing's eyes, but she still smiled gently. "Alright." With that, she walked towards the counter with the military book.
The book in Xu Qing's hand was the Art of War. However, when she thought of the author and the date this book was published, Xu Qing was puzzled. The continent she was on now was completely different from the era she used to live in! The Art of War was a historical masterpiece in her era. Therefore, how could this ancient country have the Art of War?
She had flipped through a few pages just now. It was indeed the Art of War that she had seen in her previous life. Moreover, the paper of this book wasn't dated. It was obvious that it was written in recent years. It might be related to Ying Zhiyao or even written by him!
However, why did the book written by Ying Zhiyao spread outside? It had to be known that the Art of War was a military art book that all countries fought to obtain. Ordinary people might not think much of it!
Xu Qing looked at Qiao Yanhui and couldn't help but feel worried. She was afraid that her guess would become a fact!
She placed the book on the counter. Uncle Lei had already packed the book she wanted. When he saw the last book in Xu Qing's hand, his gaze was a little strange. "You can understand the words on this?"
Xu Qing was stunned. She thought of something. That's right, the words in this book were all in simplified Chinese. The people from the ancient country didn't know them at all!
However, Qiao Yanhui…
Xu Qing looked at Qiao Yanhui again and saw that he was in a daze. She thought that she might be worrying too much. Qiao Yanhui was a fool and a native of ancient China. How could he understand the words on it? He probably felt that the words on it were very strange, so he was curious.
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