Small courtyard.
Li Qing opened the door and came in, "I've bought the horse, packed up my things, and left."
Li Hao, who was sitting on the recliner, jumped up suddenly and said in surprise: "Has the emperor agreed to let me go?"
"See what you said, let him go... We are not prisoners." Li Qing glared at him, "Ma Liu packed his things and left."
"Hey, okay." Li Hao was so happy that he hurriedly ran to the wing. Halfway through, he turned back and said, "Master Qing, let's agree first that if we meet someone who comes to pick me up on the way...even if we don't meet him, as long as we My mother sent someone to pick me up, so I win."
"Where does all this nonsense come from."
"Are you scared?"
"...Okay, okay, if that's the case, you win." Li Qing said angrily, "Go pack your things quickly."
"Okay." Li Hao was relieved and went happily.
There weren't many things, so he packed them up in a short while and discussed: "Master Qing, I'm not going to make the trip today, why don't I leave before I know what's going on?"
"You don't want to go home as soon as possible?" Li Qing was a little surprised.
"I think, but there's no rush now," Li Hao chuckled. "I've been out for a year, how can I go back empty-handed? I want to buy some gifts for my mother, father, and little sister to take back."
"It's rare that you have such intentions. It's up to you." Li Qing nodded, "Remember to buy some dry food. This time, we won't stop in the middle."
Li Hao: "..."
…
Early the next morning, the two set out.
It was still a high-intensity rush, but this time, Li Hao didn't complain at all, nor did he complain about being tired.
Over the past year, he has become accustomed to jumping back and forth between Baoding Prefecture and the capital, and his body and bones can bear it. Of course, the more reason is that he is eager to return home.
He has been away from home for a full year, and he really misses home...
~
Starlight does not care about travelers, and time pays off to those who are diligent.
All the hardships are worth it when you see the four characters "Yongqinghou Mansion".
Li Hao turned over and dismounted, staring at the familiar yet unfamiliar door plaque. After a while, he sniffed and clicked the door knocker.
'Clang clang clang...! '
After a while, the boy opened the door.
"you are……?"
Why was someone replaced again? Li Hao calmed down the emotions that had been brewing for a long time and said, "I am the young master, where is my mother?"
"Master?" The young man wondered, "What master?"
"The young master of the Yongqing Marquis Mansion, the young Marquis of Yongqing, your young master." Li Hao was depressed: his mood was completely destroyed.
The young man was stunned for a moment, then he came to his senses and said hurriedly: "Young man has eyes but cannot see the mountains. Master, please, master, please. Madam is at home."
He had no doubts, after all... who would come to pretend to be the master's son?
Li Hao snorted, "Go and lead the horse."
"Yes, yes," the young man stepped forward hurriedly, "Who is this...?"
Li Qing laughed, "I am your young master's grandfather."
"ah?"
Li Qing stopped teasing the boy and entered the door together with Li Hao.
"Mom, little sister, I'm back!"
As soon as he entered the door, Li Hao started shouting at a loud voice, "Where is my dad? Is my dad at home?"
Over the past year, his ability to deal with loudmouths has skyrocketed, so what if his father is home? He also dared to shout.
A mere big mouth can't hurt him at all.
After a while, a beautiful figure rushed out and said in surprise: "Brother is back!"
"Little sister!"
Li Hao's mood increased again. He trotted forward, hugged the little girl and spun around in a circle. The little girl blushed and said angrily: "Brother is so lucky... Meng Lang."
"Oh? Oh... Haha, my sister has grown up, brother is wrong, haha... where is my mother?" Li Hao danced excitedly, "Mother, mother..."
"Stop howling." Zhu Wanqing walked out with anger on her face, "How are you doing this?"
Although she looked angry, it was more of a surprise. Her son had been gone for a year, thousands of miles away. How could a mother like her not miss him?
I miss you more than my son.
"mother."
Li Hao walked quickly to his mother, his eyes wet. He had prepared many words for reunion, but at this point, he couldn't say a word.
There are thousands of words to say but no words to begin with!
Finally, a sentence came out: "Mom, have you sent someone to pick me up?"
"I..." Zhu Wanqing turned away with a guilty conscience and said: "You are back now, why are you still doing this?"
Li Hao was stunned for a moment, then sad: "Mom, why are you like this?"
"Okay, you are so grown up, why are you still acting like a child? You are really worthless." Zhu Wanqing covered up her guilt with anger and hummed: "Have you caused any trouble this year?"
"No, with that man, how could I dare?" Li Hao was depressed, now it's better, big mouth is unavoidable.
Really, it’s a shame that I chose gifts for you... Li Hao just felt that he paid by mistake.
Zhu Wanqing ignored her son, took two steps forward and saluted: "Uncle Li."
"Well, let's talk in the living room." Li Qing nodded and walked in first, acting like a master.
This guy really doesn't regard himself as an outsider... Li Hao was very unhappy, but he didn't dare to say anything.
Mr. Qing's big mouth is not as big as that of his father. He was sore from being hit in the face. He didn't win the bet, and he also lost the capital for his arrogance.
Living room.
The servants served tea and voluntarily withdrew.
Li Qing asked: "How is the overseas business going?"
"Starting to make profits." Zhu Wanqing seemed to be waiting for him to ask, with a slightly proud face, just like a child looking forward to praise from his elders.
"Not bad." Li Qing praised without hesitation, "I think you have to worry a lot about this, right?"
"That's for sure." Zhu Wanqing immediately vomited her bitterness and talked about how difficult it was for her.
Barabara...
Li Hao felt a little uncomfortable. Although he was full of resentment towards this man, he still felt that his mother's behavior was too much.
We are making money for our own family, so how can we make Master Qing feel distressed?
They helped us find such a good way out, and took the lead in finding suppliers for us, so that our Li family could have the opportunity to move forward. This really shouldn't be the case.
Although our family is responsible for the specific details, but...
That's it, we have to thank him!
Li Hao felt that it was wrong for his mother to do this, so he cleared his throat and interrupted her:
"Mom, let me say a few words."
"What did you say?" Zhu Wanqing was interrupted and felt very unhappy. She hummed, "You'd better say something useful, otherwise... hum."
She raised her hand.
Li Hao: "...Mom, I just came back!"
It's not that he can't accept that his mother has changed from rare, to ordinary, to disgust, but he can't accept that his mother has changed so quickly.
From protecting animals, to harmless animals, to moths... it only took a quarter of an hour, how did he accept this?
Li Hao said aggrievedly: "I carefully selected and prepared gifts for you and worked tirelessly all the way...Why are you like this?"
Zhu Wanqing frowned and hummed: "Li Hao, don't make trouble unreasonably."
"You don't even want to call me Xiao Hao!" Li Hao was sad, got up and left.
"Brother, where are you going?" Li Xueer hurriedly followed.
Li Hao paused and said happily: "Little sister, it's better for you."
Li Xueer's face turned red and she said nonchalantly, "It doesn't matter if you give me a gift or not. The main thing is to catch up with my elder brother."
Li Hao was stunned for a moment, then said: "Even you... don't have a gift!!"
"No, I've seen it all, big brother, big brother..."
"This kid..." Zhu Wanqing shook her head, "Uncle Li, has he been angry with you this year?"
"It's okay." Li Qing smiled: I would have done it on the spot if I was angry!
"Let's get down to business!"
"Yeah." Zhu Wanqing pondered for a moment and said: "The response to the ready-made clothes has been very good, several times better than expected. We received feedback a year ago that the first batch of ready-made clothes officially sold was in far short supply. Some people bought ours Once the finished clothes are resold, the value can be quadrupled.”
She was a little regretful, "The problem is, our current production capacity can't keep up, and I don't dare to compromise quality for the sake of production, for fear of ruining my reputation..."
"You are right to think so." Li Qing said, "Don't pay attention to these, those scalpers... Ahem, the second-rate dealers are equivalent to promoting us, invisibly improving our brand, which is a good thing."
Zhu Wanqing nodded lightly and sighed: "I didn't expect the response would be so good. If I had known it would be like this, I would have expanded the ready-made clothing workshop in advance."
"It's not too late." Li Qing said with a smile, "However, quality is the most important thing. Even if you sell less, the brand cannot be ruined. This is the basis for making big money."
"I understand." Zhu Wanqing said thoughtfully: "Uncle Li, Li and Chen have become partners. Should we give up some industries?"
"Do you want to profit part of it and give others some living space?" Li Qing asked.
"Well, Uncle Li, didn't you also say that our family can't follow the monopoly industry chain," Zhu Wanqing said, "Now in Jinling, our family is ranked second, no one dares to be ranked first, and I don't want to stand out too much. , The tree is so big that it attracts the wind!”
Zhu Wanqing sighed: "It is foreseeable that after Brother Hong and I, Xiao Hao will not pursue an official career;
Even though you and your status as Marquis Yongqing can easily avoid causing trouble, it is not a good thing to keep jumping around in front of the emperor after all!
My niece believes that Uncle Li can keep the Li family safe, but it would be best if he doesn't cause you any trouble. After all... you are busy too. "
Li Qing thought for a while and said: "You can try to give up a little, but you must also have a backup plan to prevent others from getting stuck. Well... you can give up half way."
"Half-give up?" Zhu Wanqing was stunned for a moment and said: "Uncle Li means that when giving up, choose some trustworthy people, or simply support some people to take over, let them be independent, and at the same time, we have a certain say?"
"Smart." Li Qing nodded: "In the next few years, the Li family will definitely stand out, but you don't have to worry too much. A large number of followers will follow, and gradually they will become less conspicuous."
"Well, I'll plan it carefully later." Zhu Wanqing said.
Seeing that she had an idea, Li Qing stopped worrying. He had been the shopkeeper for decades and was very unfamiliar with the family's industry.
In the general direction, he can make an idea, but in terms of specific details, he is far inferior to Zhu Wanqing.
"Look at it, I have confidence in you."
"..." Zhu Wanqing glanced at him with resentment and muttered: "As soon as the upper lip touches the lower lip, I have to work hard... Haha, you are so relaxed."
"What did you say?"
"No, it's nothing. My niece said that when Uncle Li comes back this time, you must stay for a while." Zhu Wanqing said with a smile, "Give my niece a chance to fulfill her filial piety."
