"This is Young Master Li Xiao, please come in quickly!"
The shopkeeper of Tongrentang is an old man of almost sixty years old, with a thin build and a black and white goatee.
The family has been practicing medicine for generations, and this pharmacy is also his ancestral business.
By his generation, the development was pretty good and he was somewhat famous in Beiping City.
When he saw Li Xiao, he was very excited and trotted over holding a delicate wooden cane. The old man Li Xiao went to the hospital to invite him.
"Young Master Xiao, you must come in and have a cup of tea before you leave. I really want to see you and thank you in person." The shopkeeper warmly invited.
"That's okay."
Li Xiao thought for a while and thought that he didn't have anything too important to do. If the other party was so enthusiastic, he would just sit down for a while.
I followed the shopkeeper into the drug store, which was quite large.
The medicine shelves inside tell you that it has some history and it is an old store.
Passing through the lobby, there are several medicine houses. There is a cave inside, which is a large courtyard. You can see many clerks sorting medicinal materials or grinding medicine, which looks very busy.
Finally, we came to a uniquely decorated room in the courtyard.
It should be used to entertain distinguished guests.
"Ying'er, quickly pour tea for Mr. Li Xiao."
After the shopkeeper greeted a young girl, he took Li Xiao's hand cordially and sat down.
"Master Xiao, the couplet you wrote for our Tongrentang last time was really wonderful."
"Since the couplet was hung, the business of our drug store has improved by 50%."
"It compares favorably with time-honored brands such as Deji Tang and Baicao Shop."
The meaning in the words and the couplet given by Li Xiao directly increased the business by 50%.
They, Tong Ren Tang, accidentally sponsored a lantern festival with Jin Fengluan Jewelry Shop and got a good couplet.
You can imagine how happy they were.
I have been competing with other pharmacies for most of my life, but there is no winner.
It really takes no effort to get it without trying to find anywhere.
Unexpectedly, I finally won with a couplet!
"I never thought of this!"
"A simple couplet can have such a wonderful effect."
"Come to think of it, the two hundred taels of lottery winnings that day were really short."
"Later, I wanted to thank you in person, so I asked shopkeeper Jin Fengluan, but they also said they couldn't find him."
"You came at the right time this time, I must thank you very much."
"Young Master is truly a great talent in this world!"
As the old man spoke, there was a smile on his face, and he praised him deeply at the end.
"Articles are made by nature, but come by chance."
"I was also inspired at that time. Everything was God's will."
"Your drug store should have gotten this couplet."
Li Xiao said so modestly, but he had a small calculation in his heart.
The drug store should have some good stuff like ginseng, angelica, and ganoderma, right?
These can also be used as betrothal gifts!
Since the other party wants to thank me, I won't be polite.
"Young Master is so humble! He is such a great talent in this world!"
The old man said with a smile: "You don't know how envious the shopkeepers of Deji Hall and Herbal Medicine Shop are when they see the couplets in our medicine shop."
While they were talking, the young girl who had just been ordered came in carrying a tea tray, placed it on the table, and served tea to the two of them.
The old man changed the subject and said: "Master Li Xiao, I have to respect Lao Chen. Everyone outside calls me Yingle Lao. This Tongrentang is Lao Chen's property."
As he said that, he looked at the young girl and said: "This girl is the granddaughter of an old friend who died. Her name is Xu Ying'er. She is sixteen years old. If Young Master Xiao doesn't dislike her,"
There is no need to say the following words, everyone understands this.
Mr. Le from Tongrentang saw that Li Xiao was handsome, talented, gentle and kind to girls.
I just wanted to find a good home for my old friend's granddaughter.
Although the other party seems to have a girl he likes.
But this doesn’t stop him from taking concubines, right?
Which capable man doesn't have several wives?
Being able to support multiple wives is now a sign of ability.
The girl named Xu Ying'er was wearing makeup and had a small face as white as jade.
His eyes were rippling, extremely watery, as clear as a pool of clear water.
Hearing this, Xu Ying'er blushed.
She lowered her head, not daring to say another word, and stood silently aside, twirling her skirt to hide her nervousness.
Her family was lagging behind in society, so she had no choice but to seek refuge with her father's old friend.
He has been living under the influence of others in his father's hometown of Le.
Although Le Lao was very kind to her, he had nothing to say.
But after all, Huang's family has a big business and has six sons.
The relationship is complicated and they all compete for property.
None of those sisters-in-law are fuel-efficient lamps.
She said openly and secretly that she had nothing to do, and she was already working very hard, but she was still unavoidable from cynicism.
When she heard what Le Lao said, she knew in her heart that Le Lao didn't want her to leave, but wanted to find her a good home.
She was looking forward to it. It might be a good thing to leave here.
only.
When Li Xiao heard this, he almost spit out a mouthful of tea.
"Mr. Le, are you mistaken? I have a wife!"
Li Xiao swallowed back the tea that was about to spurt out.
"I know, I am that girl Ningyun."
Yue Lao smiled kindly and said: "That girl Ningyun is indeed very talented. Your love is a lesson to behold! You and I are truly talented and beautiful, a match made in heaven and on earth."
He changed the subject and said, "But if you want to run a good family, you don't just have talented women!"
He patiently explained to Li Xiao: "If a family wants to prosper, it must have a girl who can plan carefully, manage housework, and do things quickly."
As he said that, Mr. Le pointed at Xu Ying'er and said, "This girl is very smart. She has learned a lot from me in arithmetic, business, and running a shop over the years. She can help you run the house. You don't need to be the head wife. I'm still old. I will prepare a generous gift.”
This old man Le is very shrewd and knows countless people. He can tell Li Xiao's character at a glance.
With the touching performance on the Lantern Festival, you can think of it.
Even if she is a concubine, she will be taken seriously.
This girl will definitely be happy if she follows Li Xiao.
The other person is handsome and has a good figure, so he must be very energetic.
"Mr. Le, don't mention this matter again!"
Li Xiao resolutely refused without any hesitation.
Make yourself a concubine.
Are you kidding me?
You want me to die. My father-in-law will definitely kill me.
Hearing this, Mr. Le winked.
Then Xu Ying'er took two steps, thought about her skirt, and plucked up the courage to say: "Mr. Xiao, Xiaoying is very capable. I'm not afraid of hardship or tiredness. It's no problem even if I do some housework. Just marry me. I won't Mind being the little one."
Li Xiao frowned slightly and looked at Xu Yinger.
As long as he nods, not only can he have multiple wives, but he can also get a generous dowry?
This girl is indeed pretty and watery.
Snapped!
He gave himself a mental slap.
Cursing himself as a scumbag, how can he be in two different situations?
"Girl, you misunderstood. I only have Madam in my heart, and I can't accommodate the second one."
Li Xiao stood up directly and bowed his hands towards Le Lao: "Le Lao, I'm leaving today."
After saying that, he walked out the door without looking back.
(End of chapter)
