Shen Qiu went to the banquet here, and in the side hall of the Li Mansion, Li Yijian and his father were already waiting.

There is the sound of silk and bamboo coming from outside the side hall, which is the accompaniment of the high-ranking family when eating, which is very stylish, but the father and son of the Li family are faintly arguing.

"My son, you have made a long trip, but you have scared your mother a lot."

Li Yijian's father is a middle-aged man with a big belly, wearing a rich shirt and a soft hat, and has been pampered for a long time, so that this Master Li is not like a withered old man of this era.

When he was young, he also broke out of the Li family's great business by himself, speaking slowly, but with an awe-inspiring aura of the head of the family.

Because it was a family banquet, Master Li didn't dress very formally.

At this time, he is counting down his son who is not a weapon and does not make people feel at ease.

He said:

"In the past few days since you left, your mother has been praying and chanting for you in the Buddhist hall, and your father and I are even begging grandpa to worship grandma, so that people are looking for you in the land of Xiaoxiang, and even used the relationship of Xiaoxiang Sword Gate."

Speaking of this, Master Li rubbed his heart quite distressedly.

Since ancient times, personal debts have been the most difficult to repay, not to mention that the other party is still the backer of his own family business, and this time he has to blood hard.

It's just that this stupid boy didn't go to Xiaoxiang again, and as a result, all his efforts were in vain.

It can be called a chicken and an egg.

Business people hate this kind of loss-making business the most.

Therefore, as soon as Li Yijian entered the house, his father scolded him vigorously, but the safe return of his only son also made Master Li and Mrs. Li breathe a sigh of relief.

"I said Dad, don't always talk about such small losses."

Li Yijian put on a hat to cover his baldness, and he said to his father:

"Especially in front of Senior Brother Shen Qiu and Miss Qingqing, don't say it, it seems that my Li family is stingy, and my son still needs to save face."

"What do you know, you loser!"

Master Li sighed, and he said:

"I went to Xiaoxiang with your grandfather to deliver medicine, and it was good luck to take the road of purchasing and managing Xiaoxiang Jianmen, over the years, if there was no support from the martial arts faction, how could my family be rich today?"

"You acted recklessly this time, forcing my father to use this relationship, if you don't handle it well afterwards, it will hurt my family at all."

"It Xiaoxiang Sword Sect takes so many medicinal materials from our family every year!"

The bald boy was unconvinced and said:

"It's like a bottomless pit, Dad, it's not me who said, the eating appearance of the martial arts faction is a little too ugly... Don't be angry, listen to your son. ”

Li Yijian whispered to his father about him and Shen Qiu saving Miss Lei Shiyin.

Master Li, who was still distressed just now, his expression became a little subtle, he played with the jade wrench on his finger, thought for a moment, and nodded lightly.

He said with great relief:

"My son is really blessed, this thing that Miss Shiyin promised personally, I'm afraid it won't make too many waves. In the future, my family will have a relationship with the Heluo Gang, and there will be no need to worry about the Central Plains trade route. ”

"Yes, Daddy."

Bald Boy Says:

"The Heluo Gang is also from the Chamber of Commerce, so naturally they will not look down on my family, and doing business with them is much better than spending money to fill in the land of Xiaoxiang, I see, it is better to cut off the supply..."

"No! Never! ”

Master Li was startled, and immediately interrupted his stupid son's thoughts, and he said seriously:

"My son is still too inexperienced, how can I do such an unpleasant thing?"

"The Heluo Gang may not be afraid of the Xiaoxiang Sword Gate, but my Li family is a small merchant, how can I be evil to the martial arts faction? If my family really joins the Heluo Gang, Xiaoxiang will still supply it every year, and our family will not be short of that bit of silver. ”

Master Li breathed a sigh of relief, and he said with a smile:

"Son, my father doesn't know much about this matter of the rivers and lakes, but if you spend some money and buy a peaceful truth, your father still knows it."

"With the name of Xiaoxiang Sword Gate, my Li family's pharmacy in the land of the two lakes can be safe, as long as the entry is greater than the output, this is not a bad deal."

"Father thinks about it."

Li Yijian said this on his lips, but in his heart he actually didn't think so.

He has a young heart, and he always feels that the Xiaoxiang Sword Gate is taking advantage of his own family, and those swordsmen don't give money when they take medicine from their own business names, and they can be regarded as seeing the characters in the rivers and lakes this time.

Although Senior Brother Shen Qiu treats people indifferently, his impression in the heart of the bald boy is much better than that of the swordsmen of Xiaoxiang Sword Gate.

"And!"

Master Li was led away from the topic by his son, but after all, he was a shrewd person, how could he let Li Yijian escape so quietly.

He glared at his son and said:

"This time you acted recklessly, frightened your mother, and almost caused trouble, so in the next 3 months, you don't want to leave the house! I've thought about it at home! Eat fasting and chant Buddha for a few days with your mother. ”

"Daddy!"

When the bald boy heard that he had been grounded, he was a little anxious, and he said:

"My son knew that he was wrong, so he didn't mention the matter of wandering the rivers and lakes, but I am a good man and have a good time, how can I spend time at home? My mother and I have just agreed that when my hair grows back, I will go with the housekeeper to practice..."

"We'll have to wait three months!"

Master Li snorted, and he said:

"You have to grind your temperament, you were really arrogant to your father before!"

After speaking, seeing that his son was sullen, Master Li felt a little unbearable in his heart, so he whispered:

"You listen to your father, your father doesn't deliberately want to ban you, yesterday I went to a banquet for my father, and I heard from a friend that the imperial court is going to transfer officials and troops to the land of Qilu to exterminate right and wrong."

"This Qilu land is about to be chaotic, and my father has asked you to think about it at home, and it is also a sense of protection, and even if you want to go out to experience after March, you can't go to Qilu."

"Two lakes, two Guangzhou, Jiangnan will go with you, but Qilu can't!"

Master Li sighed, he patted his son on the shoulder, and said:

"Son, the heirs of my Li family are difficult, two generations of single inheritance, you are the lifeblood of your father and your mother."

"You have also grown up, you must not act so recklessly in the future, it doesn't matter if you are a father, even if you scatter this wealth, as long as you live peacefully and can continue the inheritance for our Li family, you will be satisfied with your father."

Although the bald boy is a little secondary, he is not a person who can't listen to words.

Father's sincerity also made him unable to refuse, so he nodded and no longer refutated, and after a while, the maidservant Hanxiang took Shen Qiu and Qingqing into the side hall, and Li Yijian immediately got up to greet him.

Master Li also stood up with a smile and invited the two young heroes to take a seat.

This banquet is not luxurious, probably because Li Yijian told his father about Shen Qiu's temper, so he didn't do those superficial jobs, and the dishes were all really hard dishes.

The Li family had also received Jianghu people before, and Master Li knew that these Jianghu guests were impatient with etiquette, could not be restrained, and were not accustomed to enjoying brocade clothes and jade food, so he waved his hand to stop the sound of silk and bamboo, and only left his intimate family to serve on the side.

In this way, Shen Qiu was really much more relaxed.

The feeling of being watched by many people when eating a meal is really hard to describe.

"Come, Shen Shaoxia, the old man will give you a glass for my unsuccessful son."

Master Li picked up his wine glass, seven points sincerely, three points flattering and said to Shen Qiu:

"If it weren't for you and the young girl's support, I'm afraid my son wouldn't be able to go home safely, my son will definitely cause trouble for you, this glass of wine, I will make amends for him."

"Uncle Li doesn't need to be so polite."

Shen Qiu thought about it, so he called the old man Li in front of him uncle, which made the old man Li smile even more.

He and Shen Qiu touched a glass of wine, beckoned Qingqing to eat vegetables, and his face was gentle, just like the old man next door.

This Master Li started from scratch and created this family business, and he is also a clever person who treats people with his own set.

Qingqing girl went to the table, not as casual as before, she thanked Master Li very politely, and ate slowly, quite a little jasper, and the old man Li nodded again and again.

If his son can marry such a gentle Jiangnan girl in the future, it will also be a beautiful thing.

"Shen Shaoxia, since you call the old man uncle, the old man also relies on the old man to sell the old and call you a good nephew."

Master Li put down his wine glass, took a sip of food, and said to Shen Qiu:

"You and my son hit it off at first sight, and you helped my son a lot, my son recognized you as a hero, and learned a lot from his nephew."

"The relationship between my Li family and my virtuous nephew should naturally be closer."

He pondered for a moment and said:

"Although I am not from the rivers and lakes, I also know that all heroes in the rivers and lakes must need medicine to quench their bodies, and they must prepare a lot to prevent accidents. I have heard my son say that the virtuous nephew does not like money, so he will not repay you with the empty thing. ”

"My Li family also has a business in Suzhou, if you need it in the future, you can go and use it, you don't need a penny, if there is a shortage, the old man will also take supplies from other places."

"That's too much."

Shen Qiu put down his chopsticks and said to Master Li with a smile:

"Why does my uncle have to do this? Brother Li is a celestial person, even if there is no me, he will return safely. ”

"Besides, my uncle is a businessman, and it is not easy to support his family, and my sister and I are juniors, how dare we let my uncle do such a loss-making business?"

"Oh, Senior Brother Shen Qiu."

Seeing that Shen Qiu and his father were polite to each other, Li Yijian couldn't help but interject and said:

"My father originally wanted to give the money, but I stopped it, I know that you and Qingqing are not greedy and rich people, if it weren't for you, I would have died at the hands of the bandits, such a great grace, my family's gift of medicine should be righteous."

"Don't say no."

The father and son persuaded him repeatedly, but Shen Qiu was a little overwhelmed, and his skills at the wine table were still a little worse, so he could only come down.

The smile on Master Li's face became even more.

He thought for a moment, and then said:

"I just heard Hanxiang say that the virtuous nephew took some medicinal herbs?"

"Yes, for quenching."

Shen Qiu didn't hide it, and replied calmly.

"That's a coincidence."

Master Li clapped his hands with a smile, and he said:

"In recent days, the pharmacy is preparing a medicine for the children of Xiaoxiang Jianmen, which is said to be a secret recipe of Jianmen, and the old man naturally does not dare to give it to his virtuous nephew, for fear of committing a taboo."

"But there are still some in this medicine shop, so I gave them to my nephew, and it is said that I need to take a daily medicinal bath to strengthen my muscles and bones and give birth to strength."

"This..."

Shen Qiu and Qingqing glanced at each other, Shen Qiu was quite moved, and the little junior sister said worriedly:

"Uncle Li, will this get you in trouble? After all, it is a secret thing of Xiaoxiang Sword Gate, if it is known by others... I'm afraid..."

"Out of the way, out of the way."

Master Li smiled and said:

"My son has been good at martial arts since he was a child, so I asked the steward of the Sword Gate, and he told me that although this medicine is famous, there are similar ones in the rivers and lakes, as long as it is not convenient to spread the medicine."

"Besides, as I said before, the virtuous nephew has a great relationship with my son, so he is naturally close to my Li family."

Old Man Li twisted his beard and said to Shen Qiu:

"If you don't give good things to your family, can't you give them to outsiders? Nephew, are you right? ”

Boy.

This is a triple jump and has become my own family.

Shen Qiu said secretly, this Uncle Li really has the ability.

The intention of wooing does not leak the slightest on the surface, but it is also accurate, which makes it difficult to refuse, and the tone is gentle and appropriate, just like a real elder.

Talking to him is like a spring breeze, this kind of person is exquisite, even in modern society, he can definitely mix very well.

Qingqing also said while eating vegetables:

"Indeed, when I was on the Falling Moon Qintai, I also heard Sister Yaoqin say that there are many quenching drugs in the rivers and lakes, if it is only for the disciples, it is not too taboo, senior brother, you can accept it."

"Wait."

Master Li suddenly looked at Qingqing, and he asked:

"Qingqing girl, is the Falling Moon Qintai you just said the big name of the Suzhou Chamber of Commerce 'Falling Moon Merchant Square'?"

"yes."

Qingqing nodded, and she said:

"My senior brother and I grew up by the Falling Moon Qin Platform since we were children, and Sister Yaoqin, the director of the business workshop, is also our friend."

"Ah, that's so good over here."

With five points of surprise, Master Li actually stood up.

He thought about it, leaned over Shen Qiu slightly, and said:

"Even so, the old man asked his nephew for help."

"Uncle said yes."

Shen Qiu responded, and he heard Master Li say:

"In recent years, the old man has actually been planning to open up the Jiangnan trade route."

"But Jiangnan businessmen like to hold together, outsiders don't have access to the door, it is difficult to get involved, today I heard the words of the young girl, I thought, let the virtuous nephew introduce me to the way of the Falling Moon Merchant Workshop."

Master Li breathed a sigh of relief, and he said:

"It's just a recommendation, and I'll take care of the rest of the matter, in addition, whether it works out or not, the old man will give the dry shares of the Suzhou firm to the virtuous nephew and the young girl, and you two can be regarded as a young owner."

"This matter should have been planned slowly, but the virtuous nephew will leave Luoyang the day after tomorrow, and the merchant ships going to the capital have been prepared, so the old man can't be allowed to hesitate any longer, so he is abrupt, and I ask the virtuous nephew to forgive me."

Shen Qiu was about to refuse immediately, and heard Master Li continue:

"I heard people say that this martial arts practice is a forced waste of money, and I am quite proud of my nephew and don't want to ask for alms, this firm can also offer some silver money to my nephew, which can be regarded as the reputation of my Li family."

"Just do the stocks."

Shen Qiu thought about it, he glanced at Qingqing, and said to Master Li:

"I've gotten too much from my uncle, I don't dare to get it anymore, as for the introduction, Qingqing should be able to do it."

"Good, good!"

When the night fell, Shen Qiu and Qingqing said goodbye, and Master Li sent them to the door.

He looked at the backs of Shen Qiu and Qingqing leaving, and then looked at the stupid son beside him.

He touched his beard and said with emotion:

"My son is really lucky, he really responded to the auspicious nature, this reckless act is not all bad."

"This nephew of Shen Xian is also a character, neither humble nor arrogant, and it is worth befriending."

On the other side, Shen Qiu and Qingqing, accompanied by Li Yijian, returned to Tingtao Pavilion.

Shen Qiu said to the bald young man behind him:

"Uncle Li is really an old man, you have such a father, you really don't know how to be blessed in the blessings, let others envy you, don't go out to break in the future, so you can be born at home and honor your parents."

"Yes."

Li Yijian also nodded and said:

"After this difficulty, I know that my family is precious, this river and lake, don't break into it in the future."

"Actually, you still want to, right?"

Shen Qiu suddenly asked:

"If you have the opportunity, you still want to dream of being a hero, right?"

"Haha, Senior Brother Shen Qiu really guessed it thoroughly."

The bald boy laughed, and he said quite arrogantly:

"If I really have the opportunity to make a name for myself, how can I be worthy of the sword technique taught to me by my senior brother."

"I really envy you."

Shen Qiu was silent for a moment, he looked at Qingqing who was dozing, and said:

"You still have a choice, but I don't have a choice."

"This is a long way to go, let's go and see."