Chapter 97 Qin Huai is back
A look of disappointment flashed across Zhou Chongwen's face, and he followed Su Luo's gaze and saw that the person sitting on the horse approaching from afar was actually Qin Huai.
Before Qin Huai's horse had even stopped, Su Luo rushed over to him. Qin Huai quickly turned his horse's head and turned it twice before stopping. He jumped off the horse and said, "You were almost trampled to death by a horse last time. Do you want to do it again this time?"
Su Luo curled her lips, "Li Rusong told you?" The last time was also in Nanjing, in the city gate of Nanjing City, she was almost trampled into a meat pie by Li Rusong's horse. Thinking about it this way, it turns out that the hatred between her and Li Rusong had been planted long ago.
Qin Huai said nothing. He tied up the horse with a smile, and said hello to Zhou Chongwen. Then he looked at the facade of Shiseido and turned to Su Luo and said, "Is this the renovation you mentioned? There is no change from before."
Zhou Chongwen was puzzled. When had Qin Huai been to Shiseido? How did he know what this place looked like before?
"Didn't you see the plaque hanging there?" Su Luo pointed upwards, approached Qin Huai, and asked impatiently, "How is it going?"
"I have completed everything you asked me to do." Qin Huai stepped onto the stone steps with a smile and walked into Shiseido.
Su Luo hurriedly caught up, "What did the princess say? Did she agree?"
"Are you talking about your mother's matter or your trip to Nanjing?" Qin Huai did not stop.
Su Luo stretched out his hand and grabbed his collar, and said angrily: "How did you become like Li Rusong?"
Qin Huai turned his head, looking a little innocent, "Don't you think it's funny to talk like this?"
"I think it's shameless to talk like that!" Su Luo gritted her teeth and pinched her fingers, "It's obviously a simple matter, why is it so mysterious?"
Qin Huai smiled brightly, his smile was even brighter than the sun in the sky, "I told the princess about your mother, she didn't agree, nor did she disagree, she just said she knew."
Su Luo was greatly disappointed, and then comforted herself, "Since she knows, she probably won't stand up for my mother, right?"
"That's not necessarily true. Zimao said that the princess is in urgent need of allies to stand by her side and prove the value of women to the world. Your mother's appearance is just an opportunity, and you made this request. Whether to do it or not is completely in her hands, and you have no initiative at all."
Su Luo was afraid of this. She felt discouraged dull tone, "Zimao? When did you see him again? Didn't he go on a secret mission?"
"I also met her in Jianchang Prefecture. I came back first because I was afraid you would get impatient waiting. Don't worry, the princess and I just met for the first time, and she may not listen to anything I say. Zimao will stay in Jiangxi for a while, so I asked him to help persuade the princess again. He has a way."
"What?" Su Luo slapped his forehead, "You want him to go? He's not good at anything else, but he's good at delaying things!" Last time Zhou Si asked him to pass on a message, he didn't mention it at all. "No, I have to go find my mother quickly."
Su Luo ran away after she finished speaking, looking quite decisive. Qin Huai looked at her from behind, shaking his head and laughing. Zhou Chongwen, who had been standing at the door, came over and asked in confusion , "You just said...you went to Jianchang Mansion to find Princess Huairou about Aunt Su's matter?"
Qin Huai nodded, "What's wrong?"
"When did this happen?"
Seeing Zhou Chongwen's puzzled and surprised expression, Qin Huai was also surprised and asked: "You didn't know? Didn't she tell you?"
Zhou Chongwen shook his head. Qin Huai said, "About half a month ago, I returned to Nanjing. I came to see Su Luo without going home. It was raining that day, and I met her at the door. She said she went to find the princess, but the princess had left overnight. When I asked about the matter, I found out that she had done something wrong. I was afraid of implicating her mother, so I volunteered to go to Jianchang for her. This girl, she didn't even mention it. Just wait and see how I deal with her!"
Zhou Chongwen was stunned after hearing this. Raining...wasn't it that night? Yes, she caught a cold after that day. It turned out to be because of this, but she didn't mention it until today. No wonder she said "no need" just now. It's not that she still insisted on her opinion , but she had already done these things quietly.
Qin Huai suddenly laughed after hearing what Zhou Chongwen said, "These two people have the same temper. They won't reveal anything before the result."
Zhou Chongwen was stunned, "Who?"
Qin Huai smiled and waved his hand, "Where are all the people attending the opening ceremony gathering? Take me to have a look."
Zhou Chongwen took him to the beauty area. Qin Huai's appearance obviously surprised and delighted the socialites. They were surprised that Su Luo really knew Qin Huai and was honored enough to invite him. Of course they were happy... Women are always happy to see handsome guys, whether they are single or married.
As soon as Qin Huai entered the group of celebrities, he used his superb social skills. His attitude was friendly and polite, not appearing too intimate. After meeting Qin Ying, the aunt of the Qin Mansion, he kept searching for Su Luo, curious about how she would deal with the princess's affairs, but he never saw her. Until he heard a greeting in his ear and turned around, he saw that it was Miss Ji Mei, and his already kind smile became even gentler, "Miss Ji, long time no see."
Ji Mei bowed slightly and said some polite words. Bai Qing beside Ji Mei seemed a little impatient, and squeezed between Qin Huai and Ji Shen and said: "Brother Qin Huai, you don't know that Qin Qing often bullied me when you were not around."
Ji Mei frowned, "Qing'er!"
Bai Qing pouted, "Look, every time I say something bad about Qin Qing, my sister-in-law will protect her. I don't know who her sister-in-law is."
"Qing'er, don't talk nonsense!" Ji Mei scolded, then bowed to Qin Huai, "Ji Mei lost the money."
"Hey, hey..." Bai Qing seemed a little disappointed when he saw Ji Mei leave. He turned around and whispered something in the ear of his personal maid. The maid didn't know what instructions she got, so she left immediately. Bai Qing then turned back and complained to Qin Huai, "She can't even take a joke. She's always like this, always acting like she's really my sister-in-law."
Qin Huai frowned, "What are you talking about? If she's not your sister-in-law, then who is she?"
"My little brother has been dead for many years, but she has never been Madam Bai for a day." Bai Qing said hurriedly, looking anxious as if he wanted to prove something to Qin Huai. "Didn't you hear others still call her 'Miss Jimei'?"
Qin Huai didn't intend to continue to dwell on this issue. He looked around but still didn't see the figure he had been looking for, so he asked Bai Qing: "Did you see the owner of this place come back just now?"
"Are you talking about Su Luo?" Bai Qing straightened his spine and asked vigilantly: "Brother Qin Huai, how did you know her?"
Qin Huai thought about it and suddenly laughed, "I forgot too. Because of business, she opened a very interesting venue in Zhuxian Town. Now this Shiseido is also very interesting."
Bai Qing looked at the light in Qin Huai's eyes, her eyebrows knitted tighter and tighter. Qin Huai smiled and said, "What's wrong? I just want to ask if you have seen her."
Bai Qing was obviously worried, and pointed casually. As luck would have it, Su Luo appeared in that direction. Qin Huai smiled and patted her head, and walked towards Su Luo. Bai Qing kept hitting her head, and then ran out of the beauty area, and no one knew where she went.
Qin Huai walked a few steps in front of Su Luo. Seeing that she looked worried, he put away his joking expression, leaned over and whispered, "Don't worry, there is nothing Zimao can't do as he promised."
Su Luo rolled his eyes without hesitation, "This person's credibility has been shattered in my mind."
"What exactly did he do to you?" Qin Huai was very interested.
"He didn't do anything to me, now I want to do something to him!" Su Luo snorted. She would get revenge one day. " How about I let my mother hide for a while? If the princess doesn't change her mind, she won't be able to find her."
"What about you? The monk can escape but the temple cannot. Or are you willing to give up Shiseido, which has just started?"
"I can't bear to part with it." Su Luo slumped his shoulders in frustration. "Do you know how much I earned today? Nearly ten thousand taels. I don't want to start all over again."
Qin Huai wiped the sweat off his forehead and said, "You are too frank. How can you tell me how much money you make? Don't forget, I am also a businessman. Everyone wants to do something that makes a lot of money."
Su Luo looked at him strangely, "I only said this to you. Besides, do you have fewer new tricks than me? Do you need to steal my ideas? But then again, you are a successful businessman and you are also very successful in coaxing women. As soon as you arrived, you immediately became the focus of the socialites. It is true that opposites attract."
"Are you jealous?" Qin Huai smiled with his eyes curved, hiding a hint of cunning in his eyes.
"I'm so jealous." Su Luo rolled his eyes at him. "Hey, there's someone called Bai Qing..." Su Luo looked around but didn't find Bai Qing.
"What's up with her?"
"I think she's interested in you. When I first met her and I said I knew you, she questioned me for a long time."
Qin Huai smiled helplessly, "Little girl, you used to be very close to Qing'er, but later you fell out for some reason. You are still a little girl."
"You're not old at all. You're handsome, young and promising. You're a real bachelor. If it were me, I'd be attracted to you too."
"Are you really interested? I can consider it." Qin Huai rested his fingers under his chin, as if he was really considering it.
Su Luo smiled and pushed Qin Huai, "What nonsense." Then he sighed, "I am so worried now."
Qin Huai spread his hands helplessly, "If I were you, I would choose to believe Zimao and not worry to death."
"Is Brother Li here too?" A female voice suddenly sounded from behind Qin Huai, startling him. Turning around, it was Qin Qing.
Su Luo was extremely surprised. Although Qin Ying had been seen from time to time in previous gatherings, Qin Qing had never appeared once. The same was true for today's opening ceremony. Now he appeared here, obviously just arrived? Did he hear that Qin Huai was back? He was quite well-informed.
"Zimao will be back later." Qin Huai seemed to dote on this sister very much. His eyes became more gentle when he saw her. "Why didn't you come with aunt?"
"I'm busy." Qin Qing said while glancing at Su Luo, and then pulled Qin Huai in another direction, "Second brother, you haven't seen Xiaoqi for a long time, right? The last time you came back, he went to grandpa's house. It's been nearly a year since we last saw each other."
Hearing the name Xiaoqi, Qin Huai's smiling face froze slightly. Upon closer inspection, his smile was no longer as casual as when he was facing Qin Qing, but rather a little restrained.
Su Luo couldn't help but be curious, and followed Qin Qing and Qin Huai to the lobby where the socialites gathered. Qin Qing called out, "Xiao Qi", and a boy standing next to Ji Mei immediately looked up. The boy was about seven or eight years old, fair and beautiful, extremely cute, and somewhat similar to Qin Huai in his eyebrows. He also had the potential to be a sunny and handsome man.
The boy did not show any joy when he saw Qin Huai. He politely said goodbye to Ji Mei temporarily, walked to Qin Huai and whispered, "Daddy."
