Banquet

The west wing of the Huo Mansion was brightly lit.

There is a large Eight Immortals table in the room, and the table is filled with various hot dishes in large plates and small plates.

Huo Xi, the Patriarch of the Huo Family, went to the door of the Huo Mansion to welcome Li Chenan and Wu Xichen in.

He originally thought that the old man wearing a bamboo hat was a coachman, and wanted his servants to take the coachman to a side room for dinner, but was stopped by Li Chen'an.

Li Chenan didn't explain, so Huo Xi naturally couldn't refuse.

"Mr. Li, this old man is getting older and older, and these tricks are really getting more and more muddy!"

Huo Xi led the way, and said to Li Chen'an while walking, "This old man has done some things to offend Mr. Li. Mr. Li has a lot of people, please don't take those things to heart!"

The old man came here sincerely, Li Chenan said haha, "Master Huo's words are serious! In fact, my son doesn't know what the Huo family has done."

"Last night, Huo Tongpan has already found out about the sneak attack on my wine shop. They are all small fish and shrimps in the rivers and lakes, and have nothing to do with your Huo family!"

These words were pleasant to hear, and when they fell into Horch's ears, his heart immediately relaxed a little.

Because he was sure that Li Chenan was a smart person.

He likes to deal with smart people. Everyone can understand each other's meaning with a word or a look.

"What Mr. Li said is very true. They are all small fish and shrimps with no eyesight, but the common people in Guangling City like to gossip, saying that it is the old man. The Huo Mansion will not see Mr. Li rising... those rumors It doesn't matter to the old man, but the old man is worried that Mr. Li will be suspicious. So I invite Mr. Li to come to the mansion, firstly, to clear up the misunderstanding in your heart, and secondly..."

"Those misunderstandings will definitely cause Mr. Li some troubles. This is the fault of the Huo family. The Huo family should compensate Mr. Li for this loss!"

As soon as Huo Xi's words came out, Li Chen'an immediately looked at him with admiration, and at the same time made him feel vigilant.

This old man is able to make the Huo Mansion a first-class family in Guangling City. He does have a different vision and a different pattern.

Comparing with Shen Qianshan, the judge will be judged!

He also showed a bright smile, and his words became more polite.

"This... will cost Patriarch Huo a lot!"

"It's not that I, Li Chen'an, are greedy for Patriarch Huo's money. It's because my peach blossom brew has just been sold and I haven't made money yet, so I'm really nervous."

"The main reason is that the Guangling sub-helm of the Ichthyosaur Club!"

"The previous helmsman... Patriarch Huo knows about that, right? That guy named Song Yuanping died happily, but he was buried with the brothers of the Fish and Dragon Society in Guangling City, and he hasn't stayed yet. A penny of money comes down."

"I have been commissioned by my superiors. To rebuild this Guangling sub-helm, I really need money to recruit troops."

"However, the elder who gave me the command of the rudder master said that the higher-ups will allocate 10,000 taels of silver. The money has not yet arrived, but it is imperative to rebuild the Guangling sub-helm..."

"Patriarch Huo can lend me 10,000 taels of silver first, and I will pay you back as soon as the money allocated from above arrives!"

Huo Xi's heart skipped a beat. He originally wanted to compensate Li Chenan with a thousand taels of silver, which should allow Li Chenan to see the sincerity of the Huo family. Unexpectedly, Li Chenan opened his mouth like a lion.

Although 10,000 taels of silver is not much to the Huo Mansion, it is also sold by the Huo Mansion's liquor sales!

The next large purchase of autumn grains and Huo Baiyang's huge expenses in the capital will require money, and Guangling San will be less and less able to earn money after being hit by his peach blossom brew... Although Li Chenan is talking about borrowing, but he But I understand that this loan must not be repaid.

Huo Xi thought for a few breaths, but Li Chenan glanced at him, "Could it be that Patriarch Huo is worried that I, Li Chenan, won't keep my word?"

"Ah, no, the old man is thinking that the Guangling sub-helm is extremely important, and a mere ten thousand taels of silver is definitely not enough, so the old man decided to give Mr. Li ten thousand taels of silver later, plus the ten thousand taels allocated from above, the old man believes Li The young master will definitely be able to make the Guangling sub-rudder more impressive!"

After saying this, a group of people had already arrived at the door of the West Wing.

Huo Xi stood on one side and stretched out his hand, "Please, Mr. Li!"

"Master Huo, please!"

There are actually three people at a table.

The maidservant standing aside walked over cautiously with light lotus steps, poured wine for them, and quietly retreated to the door.

Huo Xi picked up the wine glass and swung at Li Chen'an

"This first glass of wine is my respect for Mr. Li's magnanimity. After drinking this glass of wine, please ask Mr. Li to put those gossip and gossips behind!"

"Patriarch Huo, don't worry, this young master has already forgotten!"

"Okay! Then let's have a drink together. From now on, the Li and Huo families will come and go frequently!"

"Patriarch Huo has a heart, let's have a toast!"

After drinking a glass of wine, the two foxes immediately became intimate, so much so that Wu Xichen, who was sitting by the side, was in a daze, and suddenly felt that the two, the old and the young, seemed to have become close-to-near friends who talked about everything.

"From now on, Mr. Li will manage the Guangling sub-rudder. The Huo family, the old man, still has to rely on Mr. Li for many things. When the time comes, Mr. Li must not refuse!"

"Patriarch Huo's words are justified. In fact, in Guangling City, I have a lot to rely on from Patriarch Huo."

"For example, the contacts in business, and the understanding of the entire Guangling Prefecture...Of course, the identity of the fish-dragon club leader looks good, but in my opinion, the scenery is not bright enough after all."

Huo Xi was stunned, "So... the ambition of Mr. Li is not here yet?"

"We are so familiar, let's say something from the heart," Li Chenan leaned over and whispered to Huo Xi, "In fact, Patriarch Huo also understands, this is the identity of a thug!"

"Young Master Ling is a close minister of the Crown Prince!"

"Sooner or later, this prince will be the emperor of our country of Ning, and when the time comes, he will be the prime minister of our country!"

"I'm also thinking that I can ask Patriarch Huo to see our friendship, and then I can do a little bit for Prime Minister Huo!"

As soon as the bridal sedan chair was lifted, Huo Xi's old arms burst into open arms.

"Hahahaha, with Mr. Li's auspicious words, if there is such a day, I will definitely not forget Mr. Li!"

The two drank freely, like old friends, with a pot of wine, Li Chenan would not return until late at night.

Huo's study.

Huo Xi with a flushed face held the tea cup that Huo Shufan handed over, narrowing his eyes slightly, "This kid is a character!"

"I listened to it, but I didn't know the truth of what he said!"

Huo Chuanming on the side pondered for a moment and said, "After all, he is only a seventeen-year-old boy. After thinking about it, he really wants to have a better future."

Horch did not comment.

"Prepare the ten-thousand tael bank note, and it will be delivered to him tomorrow!"

"No matter what this kid is, if he can become Shuyi's husband, he might also be a great help to Baiyang!"

"If he really married Zhongli Ruoshui... Shuyi would be considered a concubine, and it would be worth it!"