strictlysupreme Chapter 86 Ginseng Wine
Chapter 86 Ginseng Wine
"Whoa~"
The carriage stopped in front of the Li family's gate.
Unlike the Yang family mansion, which combines traditional and modern styles, Li Mingzhu's home is a typical Western-style villa. It looks very grand and bright, quite fashionable, and looks very nice, but it lacks the sense of historical depth.
This is also a construction method that has become popular after many people were influenced by Western ideas.
When Yang Jian and the others got off the carriage, Li Ruhai, the head of the Li family, was already waiting at the door with his men!
"Thank you so much, my dear nephew, for bringing my daughter back today!"
When Li Ruhai saw Yang Jian get off the carriage first, he took the initiative to come over and greet him.
His kind smile easily makes people feel close to him.
Li Ruhai, president of the Li Family Chamber of Commerce in Yongkang County, does business along the Meijiang River. Thanks to the support of County Magistrate Yang Changhong, his business has grown very large and extends throughout the entire Yunnan region.
"Uncle Li, you're too kind."
"Now that the person has been safely delivered, I'll be taking my leave!"
Yang Jian responded politely.
At the same time, someone was ordered to take down Li Mingzhu's luggage and hand it over to Li's servants.
The Li family is not bad, but only not bad.
In this era, the truly powerful were undoubtedly the great warlords, followed by the high-ranking officials cultivated by aristocratic families, then the capable officials, and finally the merchants and gangs.
There are also some shrewd businessmen who can influence officials of lower ranks, but there aren't many businessmen who can reach that level.
On the contrary, many times, businessmen need to use money, people, and resources to curry favor with powerful warlords and officials, otherwise, a single word from these big shots can ruin a businessman's family and cause his death.
Merchants may appear to be extremely wealthy, but they are essentially rootless and cannot stand on their own two feet.
The Li Family Chamber of Commerce sounds like it has a very large business, but in essence it still relies on the Yang Family. Without the protection of the Yang Family, in the eyes of others, it is just a piece of fat meat that anyone can take a bite out of.
"Thank you for your hard work today, my dear nephew. We've prepared a meal at home; why don't you have it here?"
Upon hearing this, Li Ruhai glanced at Li Mingzhu, who had just alighted from the carriage, and continued to extend an invitation with a smile.
He could sense the indifference in Yang Jian's tone.
Yang Jian's behavior was definitely related to his daughter, but Li Ruhai did not ask in detail because this was not the time to ask.
Inviting Yang Jian to stay at home for a meal would also be beneficial for him, as the Li family needs to maintain good relations with the Yang family, especially in terms of public image.
Li Ruhai knew very well that Yang Jian was no longer the spoiled brat he used to be!
Since Yang Jian fell into the water, he has changed completely and has now begun to take over some important matters of the Yang family.
Li Ruhai could foresee that Yang Jian, backed by the Yang family, would definitely take on more responsibilities in the future. As long as he didn't make any major mistakes, he would surely become a powerful figure in the city.
Furthermore, Li Ruhai was aware of what had happened at the Meijiang Wharf, and his decisive attitude was something not everyone could do.
Even he, when faced with a situation like Yang Jian's, couldn't have been so decisive.
Driven by self-interest, he might very well abandon a potentially dangerous possibility.
As for Wen Daoyin's attitude when he left, Li Ruhai noticed it, but dared not have any other thoughts.
"Why don't you stay for a meal before you leave?"
After noticing Li Ruhai's gaze, Li Mingzhu reluctantly extended an invitation.
She knew very well that her father's glance was a reminder to her.
Even if she was unwilling, she had to speak up now, or she would be punished tonight.
"Before my nephew left today, the family had already prepared a meal, waiting for my older brother and the others to return."
"My father specifically told me to go back home as soon as possible so we could have a family reunion dinner. I'm afraid I'll have to disappoint Uncle Li!"
"I appreciate Uncle Li's kindness this time, and I'll come to bother you again next time I have the chance."
Yang Jian declined in a very tactful manner.
His refusal was true, because his adoptive father had specifically mentioned this to him before he left.
However, he didn't specify the time. His adoptive father said the family reunion dinner would be in the evening, not now.
Yang Jian decisively refused, mainly because after confirming Li Mingzhu's situation, he didn't want to waste too much time on her.
Instead of wasting time here, I'd rather go back and practice some martial arts.
Practicing martial arts really does improve him.
"Since it's a family reunion dinner, we can't keep our family waiting."
"I won't keep my nephew any longer!"
"These are a batch of ginseng wines I brought back from my last trip to Yunnan, produced in the Changbai Mountains."
"It has the effects of replenishing the middle qi, warming and unblocking the blood vessels, and replenishing the vital energy, so I will give it to my nephew."
"Please don't refuse, my dear nephew!"
Upon hearing this, Li Ruhai had several bottles of wine containing ginseng brought out.
The large ginseng inside can be clearly seen through the transparent bottle.
"In that case, I, your humble nephew, will gladly accept!"
Seeing this, Yang Jian did not refuse and had the ginseng wine moved to the carriage.
"Uncle Li, I'll take my leave now."
After boarding the carriage, Yang Jian clasped his hands in a fist salute to Li Ruhai.
There's no problem with etiquette.
As the carriage drove away, the smile on Li Ruhai's face vanished instantly, and he stared at Li Mingzhu with a gloomy gaze.
"Come inside."
Li Ruhai's deep voice rang out, but he didn't give Li Mingzhu a friendly look.
When Yang Jian was still alive, he had a completely different expression.
Seeing this, Li Mingzhu took a deep breath and followed Li Ruhai's steps.
She knew this step would come sooner or later, but she didn't expect Yang Jian to be so disrespectful, not even eating a meal before leaving!
This left her no chance to ease her tensions with her family.
However, Li Mingzhu also knew that this might be a good opportunity to confront him.
Let things get to their worst point, and things won't get any worse, as long as you can hold on.
......
On the carriage.
Yang Jian looked at the ginseng wine in his hand. Its deep brownish-yellow color was very pure, and the ginseng inside was clearly visible.
He opened the bottle and took a sniff; the aroma was very strong.
Unlike cultivated ginseng, this wild ginseng from Changbai Mountain has excellent medicinal properties.
During the period after Yang Jian fell into the water, he took precious medicinal herbs such as ginseng every day, which is why he recovered so quickly.
Of course, these ginseng wines are good, but you can buy them with money.
What is very precious to an ordinary person is just average to him.
"Given Li Mingzhu's personality, she will probably bring up the matter of annulling the engagement with her father in the next few days."
"Even if her father disagrees, Li Mingzhu will definitely find other ways to continue trying to annul the engagement."
"I'll have someone keep an eye on things, and when the time is right, let these words reach my father's ears, so we can conveniently end this marriage."
Yang Jian was not actually opposed to arranged marriages, as long as the marriage did not have much impact on him.
It would be even better if it could bring him benefits.
Of course, all of this is on the premise that it doesn't cause him any trouble.
Li Mingzhu felt like a time bomb to him; he didn't know when she would explode.
This is a woman who is bound to cause trouble, and he should keep his distance from her.