HLnovel Chapter 172 Planning for Brothers
Chapter 172 Planning for Brothers
Luo Li finally realized the saying that debts must be repaid.
This time I was in Jiangnan for only half a month. I enjoyed myself for a few days while touring the mountains and rivers, and I also experienced a life-threatening danger. When I came back to the capital, I had too many things to do.
Fortunately, Ruhua, Tingting and Yingchun were very helpful in business matters and helped Luo Ning to manage everything in order.
Luo Cong has returned from his trip to Jiangnan to make osmanthus essential oil, and the workshop on the farm is running in an orderly manner. The second brother, this playboy, has really completely changed his ways, and managed the canned food and mahjong business to be very successful!
After all the affairs of the Prince of Qin's mansion were settled, Luo Li went back to her parents' home to get close to her parents and brother and sister-in-law. She also sent a message to the Chuanran Hotpot City to invite Kou Zhun, Cao Wei, and Gao Yingxiong to stay in touch with them.
Kou Zhun lived up to expectations and was named on the list of successful candidates. He was also chosen as the second runner-up in the palace examination and was only waiting for the job assignment.
With the strong encouragement of Master Luo, Kou Zhun, Cao Wei and Gao Yingxiong put aside their past grudges and hit it off right away, becoming close friends who called each other brothers.
Cao Wei was intelligent and quick-witted. He understood the Princess Qin's intentions and tried his best to win over Kou Zhun and make friends with him.
During these days, the three people, who had similar personalities and appreciated each other, often traveled together, drank and had parties, and their feelings grew deeper.
The three people who received the invitation from Master Luo all arrived at Chuanran Hotpot City early.
The little servant Kou An had already thrown away his crutches. When he heard that Master Luo was treating them, he decided to follow his master to the banquet no matter what.
Kou Zhun, Cao Wei and Gao Yingxiong sat in the "Mei" private room reserved for distinguished guests, sipping tea and chatting happily.
"My mentor's children are all outstanding. The eldest son, Brother Wen'an, is knowledgeable, talented, gentle and elegant. The second son, Brother Wenhao, is handsome and unrestrained.
Although I have never seen my mentor's daughter, Princess Qin, she is able to create those magical perfumes and shampoos, as well as the delicious food, fine wine and fragrant tea in this hot pot city. She must be an extremely intelligent woman and definitely not the kind of fool as rumored by the outside world.
But I have never seen the Princess of Qin in person during the few times I have been in and out of Luo Mansion. I wonder what kind of unique and extraordinary woman the Princess of Qin is?" Kou Zhun said with emotion while sipping the fragrant tea.
Cao Wei, who knew the details of the Princess of Qin, smiled slightly and said, "Brother Kou is absolutely right. The Princess of Qin is a rare talent among men, a wise person who appears foolish despite her great wisdom.
The funny thing is that there are too many people in the capital who don't know how to appreciate a pearl, and everyone knows about the reputation of the silly princess. This kind of situation where fools mock the wise is really hilarious.
My brother and I have met the Princess of Qin in the palace. She is not only stunningly beautiful, but also has a free and unrestrained temperament, is not particular about small matters, and is extremely intelligent. She is a rare woman in this world!"
Gao Yingxiong, a man of rough but meticulous character, had already received advice from Cao Wei and knew that the Princess of Qin wanted to win over the talent of Kou Zhun.
“The Princess of Qin seems to be unorthodox and unrestrained, but every time others laugh at her, she gains the most victories!
Who do my brother Cao Wei and I admire the most in the capital?
One is His Royal Highness the Prince of Qin, and the other is the Princess of Qin.
My sister and she are close friends, and my sister owns shares in this hot pot restaurant and the wine shop next door, so I can bring you into the VIP room without waiting in line." Gao Yingxiong's words were full of arrogance and pride.
"Oh! It turns out that your sister is also one of the shareholders of this hot pot restaurant. I'm so sorry!" Kou Zhun complimented in surprise.
"To be honest with you, Brother Kou, my younger sister is also one of the shareholders here." Cao Wei also revealed it.
"My sister Ruoying is not only one of the shareholders of this hot pot restaurant and wine shop, but also one of the shareholders of the perfume shop of Princess Qin, which makes a fortune every day.
This girl is rich and arrogant now. Every time she meets me, she has a haughty face like a nouveau riche, and she wants to trample me, her brother, into the ground!" Gao Yingxiong's complaints were full of arrogance.
Kou Zhun found it quite amusing and became even more curious about what kind of charming and charming person the Princess of Qin was.
Luo Li brought Hong Gu, Yu Li and Ting Ting to Sichuan Hot Pot City.
Luo Ning, the shopkeeper here, is still sitting in a wheelchair, but his hands can move freely.
When you see a lady, clasp your hands together and bow!
"Miss, you are here. Kou Zhun, Cao Wei, and Gao Yingxiong have been waiting for you in the Meizihao private room for a long time."
"Have you been lazy during the recent rehabilitation training? How do you feel?" Luo Li first asked about Luo Ning's recovery progress with concern.
Luo Ning smiled shyly and said gratefully, "Miss, you have restored my tendons and veins with your miraculous hands. How could Luo Ning be lazy and afraid of pain and skip the rehabilitation training?
These hands can be used for eating, dressing, using an abacus and writing.
My legs can now walk slowly again.”
Luo Li nodded with satisfaction and turned back to give an order.
"Tingting, don't follow me. Go help your brother Luo Ning with his work!"
Tingting's pretty face flushed, but she agreed sweetly.
The waiter Liu Xi respectfully led Luo Li to the private room on the third floor.
Luo Li pushed the door open and walked in!
He greeted them warmly with a smile on his face: "Brother Kou, Brother Cao, Brother Gao, how are you?
My business trip took up too much time, and I only returned to the capital yesterday. I missed my brothers so much that I couldn’t wait to have a banquet with them today.”
Kou Zhun and the other two quickly stood up and saluted, and Cao Wei bowed deeply and respectfully!
Ignorance is bliss! Kou Zhun didn't know Luo Li's identity as Princess Qin, so he was more casual about it.
"Brother Wenhao, Kou Zhun misses you very much. I am very happy to be able to meet with you today and drink and chat happily!"
Cao Wei felt nervous for Kou Zhun in his heart!
[How dare you miss the Princess of Qin? You are really itching for trouble. Be careful of being punished by His Royal Highness the Prince of Qin! ]
Kou Zhun and Luo Li were chatting and laughing, while Cao Wei and Gao Yingxiong sat stiffly on the side, occasionally interjecting a few words.
Luo Li glanced at Cao Wei and Gao Yingxiong with her beautiful eyes.
"What's wrong? Why are Brother Cao and Brother Gao so uneasy? Are you missing Miss Gao Ruoying and Miss Yang Yanqi..."
Cao Wei hurriedly bowed in fear and said, "Brother Luo promised to save my brother's face. Please don't mention this matter in front of others. We are both ashamed to death."
Gao Yingxiong was a bit more shameless, "Brother Luo, as long as you don't mention this matter, just tell me what you want me to do."
Luo Li smiled with her eyebrows curved, "What did I mention? Why did you two get so nervous? Today's errand is for you two to accompany Kou Laoxier well. It won't be over until he gets drunk."
This is a good job that I have been longing for.
Gao Yingxiong said cheerfully: "As long as you are willing to spend the wine, the three of us brothers will not go home until we are drunk today!"
Mutton hotpot and seafood hotpot were served, and twelve jars of fine wine were served at once.
Luo Li raised his glass generously and invited them, "The four of us brothers are really destined to be together. We didn't know each other until we fought, and our enemies became relatives.
Come! Let’s drink a toast to the priceless brotherhood! ”
Kou Zhun and other two happily raised their glasses to celebrate the priceless brotherhood.
It is said that the best place to keep in touch with others is over a drinking table!
After three rounds of drinking, Cao Wei and Gao Yingxiong relaxed. They temporarily forgot about their identities as the Princess of Qin and drank and talked happily with each other like brothers.
The atmosphere was lively, but Luo Li stopped talking and just listened to Kou Zhun, Cao Wei and Gao Yingxiong talking.
"Brother Kou, I heard from my father that if you were not so young, you would have been the first place in the imperial examination.
Now you only got the second place, behind the 26-year-old Hu Yancheng, which is really infuriating!" The upright Gao Yingxiong looked indignant.
"My father also told me when he got home that the court officials had a heated debate about the top scholar. The emperor hesitated for a long time, but finally followed the opinions of those important officials and appointed Hu Yan as the top scholar of this year's exam.
Brother Kou, you are a very talented person, but you missed the first place in the imperial examination just because you were under 18 years old. It is really a pity!" Cao Wei was also very angry.
Kou Zhun smiled indifferently!
“The first place and the second place are only one place apart, which doesn’t prove anything.
As long as I can pass the imperial examination and be employed by the court, I will have the opportunity to display my talents."
Cao Wei was a little worried. "I'm afraid those stubborn old officials in the court will still use your young age as an excuse to not give you a good position! I'm afraid you won't be able to enter the Hanlin Academy and Guanwen Hall."
Luo Li interrupted, "You two should go home and persuade your father, who is in a high position and has authority, to make some plans for Kou Zhun."
Gao Yingxiong raised his head and drank the wine in the cup, then said righteously, "Of course! For the sake of brothers, Cao Wei and I will definitely help you."
Cao Wei pondered for a moment and said, "Not only do we need to persuade our father, but we also need to encourage him to contact more influential officials. Only then can this be done firmly."
Kou Zhun clasped his fist in gratitude!
"Thank you three brothers for your help in Kou Zhun's planning. Kou Zhun does not seek a high official position, as long as he has real power and can do practical things, even if it means being sent to a poor place to be a county magistrate."
Gao Yingxiong's eyes widened!
"Your ambition is quite small. Is it really necessary for us brothers to spend so much effort to plan and work hard for it?"
Luo Li interrupted again and said, "Even if we can't find a good position for Kou Zhun in the capital, we must ensure that the county magistrate he is assigned to is a large county close to the capital.
He can display his talents, and we brothers can see each other more often and take care of each other."
Cao Wei and Gao Yingxiong nodded in agreement.
In the next room, the King of Qin, disguised as a bearded middle-aged man, put down his chopsticks.
: "Yun Yi, let's go home."