"I'm dressed nicely, but didn't you say I'm already beautiful?" The shopkeeper made a coquettish gesture and smiled at Xiao Guo.
The shopkeeper's smile was really charming.
But looking at the shopkeeper like this, Xiao Guo suddenly felt a shiver all over his body and goosebumps all over his body.
It's not that the shopkeeper is not good-looking, but that she really doesn't like this one, and the contrast with the shopkeeper in her impression is too great.
But how could she regret what she said? She quickly explained:
"When I talk about dressing up, it's not just your face, but also the clothes you wear and the jewelry you wear on your head. These must change."
"Look, what are you wearing now, and what's the plug on your head? Hey, you might as well just take two chopsticks and plug them in. With this kind of dress, you can be confident. Weird."
The shopkeeper was told by Xiao Guo that her dress was indeed a bit vulgar, but she still said in disbelief:
"Is there any way to do this? I also want to buy good jewelry and clothes, but this is not home. How can I have so much money? I still have to support you people."
The shopkeeper said a little aggrievedly, and as she said that, she looked at Xiao Guo.
Although the inn has always been profitable, due to the small market in this town and the personal problems of the employees, she has not made much in the past two years of operation.
Looking at the look in the shopkeeper's eyes, Xiao Guo also smiled sarcastically, but suddenly an idea flashed in her mind and she suggested: "By the way, those big boxes in the room next to you..."
"No! That's my dowry. My mother said she can't move or even look at her until she's beaten to death in front of the door." The shopkeeper quickly objected.
However, Xiao Guo asked doubtfully: "Then if you are like this, do you think you have passed the exam or not?"
"Of course the door is closed, so I can't open it yet." The shopkeeper said quickly and firmly.
"But if you don't open it, how can you be sure whether the things inside are good or bad? What if it's broken?"
"this?"
"And since this person is dead, you can't keep hiding things in the box, right? What if there is something you need in there?"
After hearing Xiao Guo's words, the shopkeeper fell silent.
Seeing the shopkeeper's silence, Xiao Guo also knew that the time was almost up. The shopkeeper was hesitating now and he could take the opportunity to escape.
Xiao Guo stood up and said, "Okay, I've told you the method. You can think about it slowly. I'll go down first."
With that said, Xiao Guo stood up and opened the door and left, but the shopkeeper didn't leave Xiao Guo alone, because she was hesitant to open the dowry and take a look. To be honest, she was also curious about what was in the box.
. . . . . .
Qixia Town, the lobby of Qiu Mansion.
"Report to the master, Lou County Magistrate, Master Tian, and Deputy Yan are here." A servant quickly ran in to report.
"Oh, please come soon." Upon hearing this, Magistrate Lou quickly stood up from his chair, while Divine Doctor Qiu on the side smiled lightly and shook his head slightly.
"Uncle Shi, this Lou County magistrate should be here for you." Officer Qiu looked at the old man and said.
"Who can avoid being stained by fame and fortune in this mortal world? Go ahead." The old man stroked his long beard and said with a chuckle. He had seen this kind of thing many times.
"This is Uncle Shi. Please sit down for a moment. My nephew will come as soon as he goes."
Officer Qiu also hurriedly went to the front door to greet him. After all, Lou Zhixian was the local official, so he had to go out to welcome him no matter what.
And this happened to coincide with the announcement that Magistrate Lou, Master Tian, and Xiaoliu had already walked in, while the rest of the government officials were waiting outside the door.
"I've seen you, sir, but I didn't expect that you would come to your humble home in person. The common people couldn't welcome you from afar, so I hope you'll forgive me." Qiu Yuanwai quickly bowed and saluted.
"If Mr. Qiu is not there, this is a temporary decision made by me. I am the only one who disturbed you." Lou Zhixian quickly comforted him in a gentle tone.
"Thank you, sir. What's the important thing for your visit to my mansion today?" Qiu Yuanwai asked straight to the point. He was leaning against a big tree and was not panicking at all.
The magistrate Lou also said bluntly:
"I heard that Dr. Qiu retired from old age and returned to his hometown. He passed by this county and temporarily settled in your mansion. That's why I came here to see him. I wonder if Dr. Qiu can recommend him on my behalf."
"Of course you can. Uncle Clan is sitting in the lobby now. Sir, please come with me." Qiu Yuanwai quickly led the way.
Everyone walked towards the lobby.
At this moment, two children suddenly ran over from the distance, playing a little game of chasing each other.
One of the little girls in yellow clothes saw Xiaoliu in the crowd and quickly ran towards this side happily.
"Big brother!"
Hearing this light and sweet voice, Xiao Liu looked sideways and saw Xiao Yingluo running towards him, and behind her, there was a little boy in brocade clothes, it was Qiu Xiaodong.
When Qiu Xiaodong saw Lou Zhixian's group, he quickly wanted to hold Xiao Yingluo and tell her not to go there, but he was a step too slow.
Lou Zhixian and others were also attracted by the little girl's ethereal voice, and they all looked sideways.
"Big brother, you came to see me again." Xiao Yingluo ran to Xiao Liu and said hello.
"Yes, Xiao Yingluo." Xiao Liu also leaned over and touched Xiao Yingluo's head.
Qiu Xiaodong also came in front of everyone, but he politely bowed to Magistrate Lou first.
"I've met the magistrate."
Seeing Qiu Xiaodong's polite manner, Lou Zhixian couldn't help but curiously asked Qiu Yuanwai, "Qiu Yuanwai, who are these two children?"
Officer Qiu looked at Qiu Xiaodong's performance and introduced him happily: "This is the dog Qiu Xiaodong. I hope you will forgive me for disturbing you."
"It turns out that this is your son. I have long heard that your son is very talented and knows etiquette at a young age. He is a famous child prodigy in our town of Seven Heroes. When I saw him today, he was indeed extraordinary."
"Your Excellency, that's a compliment." Qiu Yuanwai quickly said modestly.
"Then this must be your beloved?" Lou Zhixian asked, pointing to the little girl who was chatting happily with Xiaoliu.
"No, no, no, sir, you have misunderstood. This is my uncle's precious granddaughter, Xiao Yingluo."
As Yuan Qiu was making introductions, he heard an old but very deep voice shouting.
"Yinger!"
Everyone hurriedly looked for a voice and saw an old man with an immortal spirit standing on the stairs, looking at everyone with a smile.
But what he saw was not Lou Zhixian or Qiu Yuanwai, but his precious granddaughter.
"Grandpa!" Seeing the old man calling her, Xiao Yingluo also ran over with a smile.
The old man saw Xiao Yingluo running towards him, and hurriedly walked down the stairs and happily picked up Xiao Yingluo. The happy look on his face was really worthy of the word "treasure" that Qiu had just introduced when he introduced her.
"Lou Guangyun, the magistrate of Qixia Town, pays homage to Divine Doctor Qiu."
