The master comes down the mountain: I don’t want to be a son-in-law

Hou Qigui was infected by Lin Manqing's domineering attitude. For a moment, it seemed as if he had really become a master.

At this moment, he felt as if a man in the eternal night saw the light of dawn; a swimmer on the sea grabbed the side of the lifeboat.

The future becomes clear and life takes on extraordinary meaning again.

Although Hou Qigui couldn't think of anything he could do to help Li Muchen, he was willing even if it was just to be a janitor, or to let him return to his old career and rob tombs again.

If you want to do it, do it big. Compared with the Tomb of the Ghost King in Longmen Tianguan, the tombs that were stolen in the past were just children's play.

When he thought of this, Hou Qigui felt that the bracelet in front of him was no longer important.

Originally, he just wanted to use this bracelet to prove that the experience that day was not an illusion or a dream. In the rest of his life, whenever he saw the bracelet, he could recall the days when he and Li Muchen fought side by side.

But now, it seems that this bracelet is no longer needed to prove it.

Hou Qigui gently pushed the bracelet in front of Lin Manqing and said, "Madam, if I have you, my whole life will be worth it. I keep this bracelet for bragging, but it has no use, so I will give it to you, madam."

"Give it to me?" Lin Manqing was stunned.

"The bracelet was brought from the Ghost King's tomb. It was also a witness to Mr. Li's birth and death that day. It is just right to give it to Madam. Moreover, I have been in this business for so long, and this is the first time I have seen such an exquisite gold and jade bracelet. What is Xijing? A similar gold-inlaid jade bracelet from the Tang Dynasty was once unearthed in Jiacun, and it is now stored in the Xijing Museum. Compared with the two, this one is superior in terms of craftsmanship and jade quality. Only a peerless beauty like Madam can match it. Such a beautiful thing.”

Hou Qigui praised Lin Manqing. While he was praising the bracelet, he was actually praising Lin Manqing.

But he wasn't completely flattering, he really felt that way.

Lin Manqing thought for a while, but still refused and said, "Boss Hou, thank you for your kindness. I can't accept this bracelet now. It's your fate that you brought it out. I can't take away someone's beauty."

Hou Qigui was disappointed for a while, but he quickly understood his abruptness.

Lin Manqing is here today on behalf of Li Muchen. In the end, it is up to Li Muchen to decide whether to accept Boss Hou or not. Lin Manqing can't overstep her authority. If she accepts the bracelet, she will help Li Muchen get involved in the cause and effect. In the future, Li Muchen will no longer want Boss Hou even if he doesn't want it.

Lin Manqing is smart. She will never get her husband into trouble just for a bracelet and unwarranted flattery. She just does what she has to do.

If Hou Qigui is smart, he can give the bracelet to Li Muchen in the future, and then Li Muchen will give it to Lin Manqing. This is reasonable and fateful.

Seeing that Hou Qigui was a little embarrassed, Lin Manqing changed the topic with a smile and asked, "Does Boss Hou know Mr. Xi?"

"Master Xi?" Hou Qigui was stunned for a moment, "Madam, are you talking about Master Xi of the Wang family?"

"Well, it seems to be called Wang Baishun." Lin Manqing said.

"Of course we know each other!" Hou Qigui said, "Wang Xiye, Bai Wuye, they are all top figures in the stubborn circles in the capital. Anyone who does business in Panjiayuan, as long as they are not newbies, don't know them?"

"I heard that this person is also interested in something and won't give up until he buys it?"

"That's what I say, but this man is better than Rong Guangjie's woman. At least Wang Xiye will not let others suffer. He usually charges a high price for the things he likes."

"Then what if the seller doesn't sell it no matter how high the price is? Just like your bracelet."

Hou Qigui was stunned for a moment, then suddenly understood, and said in surprise: "Madam, you didn't... bump into Mr. Xi, did you?"

Lin Manqing didn't hide anything. She raised her hand and said, "I just met him outside. He wanted to buy the ring on my hand. The price he offered was quite high, but this is the engagement ring that Mu Chen gave me. What do you think? Can it be sold?"

"Of course we can't sell it!" Hou Qigui said flatly.

Lin Manqing smiled and said, "But he left a message. If I don't sell it to him, I won't be able to leave Panjiayuan."

"This..." Hou Qigui frowned, "Madam, I'm afraid this matter is a bit difficult to handle. I know that Mr. Li is very capable and is not afraid of anything, but Mr. Li's goal is to revive the Li family. A big family, especially A top family like the Li family in those days could not be established by force. When Mr. Li first arrived, in addition to establishing his authority, he also needed to establish his moral character, cultivate his power, and make connections. No matter how powerful Mr. Qin was, he was just a man in the world. Today's The world is no longer what it used to be. It is a mess. But Wang Baishun is different. He is from the Wang family. The Wang family is one of the great families in the west of the capital. In terms of financial resources and influence, none of the other three families can compare."

Hou Qigui paused, seeming to organize his words.

"Forgive me for being bold. Although the Wang family is not as glorious as the Li family back then, in the past twenty years, it has become the number one in the capital. This is a fact. Young Master Li announced the return of the Li family in a high-profile manner at Baicaotang, which will definitely make the Wang family wary. Although Wang Baishun His status within the Wang family is average, just like Fifth Master Bai is in the Bai family. But if he offends him at this time, I am afraid it will arouse the hostility of the entire Wang family and be detrimental to Mr. Li's great cause of rejuvenation."

Lin Manqing was surprised.

This was the second time today that Hou Qigui impressed her.

The first time was his righteousness and perseverance in his shrewdness. This time it was his judgment of the situation and his accurate grasp of the situation when Li Muchen came to Beijing.

This man is not simple, it would be a pity to be an antique dealer.

Lin Manqing decided to tell Li Muchen exactly what happened today. Hou Qigui was of great use and could not be missed.

"Boss Hou, what do you think I should do?" Lin Manqing asked tentatively, "In order to revive the Li family, should I sell the ring to please the Wang family?"

Hou Qigui shook his head and said: "Of course not. This is the engagement ring Mr. Li gave you, how can you sell it? Besides, Wang Baishun is not an important figure in the Wang family. Offending him will offend the Wang family, but pleasing him may not necessarily please the Wang family. , but made the Wang family look down on Mr. Li."

Lin Manqing nodded secretly. Boss Hou's thoughts were the same as hers, and they were very clear.

"then what should we do?"

Hou Qigui thought for a while and asked, "What price did Mr. Xi offer?"

"He even paid [-] million for the things I bought." Lin Manqing said, "But according to his wishes, I can also increase the price, so I decided to go to the second shop on the right side of the west gate to find him."

Hou Qigui's expression changed slightly after hearing this: "The second shop on the right side of the west entrance is Rong Guangjie's shop."

Lin Manqing said in surprise: "Oh, such a coincidence?"

"It's not a coincidence. Mr. Xi and Mr. Qin know each other. Rong Guangjie is Mr. Qin's godson. It's normal for him to go there to drink tea." Hou Qigui said, "Madam, if you can trust me, let me go there." Well, let me see if I can convince Mr. Xi not to buy your ring."