readytorunbook Chapter 693 Waiting for You
Chapter 693 Waiting for You
The middle-aged man was dressed in a brocade robe, his face shiny with oil, clearly indicating that he was either rich or noble.
Meng Qingge had been a part of the Kyoto business community for many years and had met almost all the celebrities and businessmen, but she was certain she did not recognize this person.
Even so, we must maintain a respectful attitude. This is the capital, the core of the entire Daye Dynasty. If a single glazed tile falls from the rooftop, it could kill countless high-ranking officials.
In short, maintaining a humble attitude is always the right thing to do in Kyoto.
"If Qingge remembers correctly, we are not acquainted." Meng Qingge smiled politely, after all, the other party's attitude was also very proper.
"Once is stranger, twice is familiar. There will be plenty of opportunities to meet in the future. Why don't we come in and chat?" The middle-aged man smiled sheepishly, which concealed his shrewd and capable demeanor.
It's currently the time for Qingfenglou to entertain guests, and this person's invitation is most likely for a meal together.
Meng Qingge is an unmarried woman, and it would be inappropriate for her to meet a man alone, especially since she doesn't know him well.
"If you have nothing else to say, please leave. I need to discuss business with the owner of Qingfeng Tower," Meng Qingge replied somewhat angrily.
If she weren't afraid of offending the other party, Meng Qingge would definitely have started cursing.
"I am the owner of Qingfeng Tower. Is it possible that Miss Meng is unwilling to discuss business with me?" the middle-aged man asked with some doubt.
To be honest, if Lin Ping hadn't given prior notice, this person would definitely have looked down on the mere Meng family, and would never have personally come out to greet Meng Qingge.
"Are you the owner of Qingfeng Tower?" This time it was Meng Qingge's turn to be surprised.
According to Su Qingya, the owner of Qingfeng Tower looked down on the Meng family. Even though she was much more capable than Su Qingya, she shouldn't have received such treatment, since there were many powerful families waiting in line ahead of her.
"Genuine, no doubt about it!" the middle-aged man said, patting his large, protruding belly.
"Boss Han? It's Boss Han from Qingfeng Tower! Everyone, surround him!" Someone in the crowd shouted, and dozens of wealthy businessmen waiting outside rushed forward. If he weren't so fat, they would have carried him away.
"Miss Meng, come with me quickly!" Han Jiji reacted cleverly, slipping away before the encirclement could be formed.
Meng Qingge immediately realized what was happening and hurriedly followed behind him.
After the two entered the shop, the door of Qingfenglou slammed shut with a loud bang.
Han Jiji leaned against the door, panting, and said, "I was so scared, I'm finally saved."
"Is Mr. Han no longer planning to do business?" Meng Qingge asked, somewhat puzzled.
Waiting outside the door were not only wealthy merchants, but also a steady stream of customers. Closing the door would result in a loss of at least a hundred taels of silver.
"You are a distinguished guest of my Qingfeng Pavilion. Let alone a few customers, we can go a whole month without making a single sale," Han Jiji said in a serious tone.
"Mr. Han, you must be mistaken. I am from the Meng family of Rizhongfang, not some first-rate family," Meng Qingge said with some self-consciousness.
She had every reason to believe that the other party had mistaken her for someone else; perhaps the Daye Dynasty had an even more powerful Meng family.
"Aren't you Meng Qingge?" Han Jiji glanced at her sideways, her face chubby.
"I am indeed Meng Qingge, but I am not the Meng Qingge you are looking for," she continued to explain, as if afraid that there might be someone with the same name as her.
"Then you're Meng Qingge, Lin Wuqing's fiancée?" Han Jiji was also confused by her.
This time it clicked; Han Jiji was looking for her.
However, using the title "Lin Wuqing's fiancée" seems somewhat inappropriate.
"Young Master Lin is merely a distinguished guest of our household, not my fiancé," Meng Qingge explained earnestly, naturally not wanting the matter to become public.
"Miss Meng, please take a seat." Han Jiji led Meng Qingge directly to the highest-class private room, where the table and chairs were arranged in a way that startled her.
Such a magnificent and luxurious display must have cost at least several thousand taels of silver; she couldn't help but admire Qingfeng Tower's financial resources.
"This private room is probably for entertaining high-ranking officials and dignitaries. Let's find another place," Meng Qingge said, shaking her head.
She had been invited to high-class business meetings before, but could only enter a second-class VIP box, which was far less magnificent than this.
“If you don’t go in, then probably no one in the world is qualified to go in,” Han Jiji said with a smile, pointing to the wall behind her.
There was a painting of a lady hanging above, along with a poem inscribed on it.
The poem is as follows:
Yun Xiang's clothes are beautiful and beautiful, and the spring breeze is blowing.
If it weren't for Qunyu Shantou, we would meet at Yaotai.
What surprised Meng Qingge was not only the artistic conception of the poem, but also the woman in the painting.
“Miss, the woman in this painting looks just like you,” Yun’er said with envy.
Young girls always love romance, and the feeling captured in this painting by a master calligrapher and painter is beyond imagination.
Meng Qingge stared blankly. This wasn't just somewhat similar to her; they looked exactly alike.
"Boss Han, what does this mean?" Meng Qingge said angrily.
She was a virgin, and naturally she was unhappy that her portrait was openly hung on the wall.
Although there was no concept of portrait rights in ancient times, Qingfenglou could still face legal action.
"As Miss Meng can see, this is your portrait. We hired the best painter in the capital, and it cost a thousand taels of silver," Han Jiji said smugly, unaware that Meng Qingge was already angry.
"If Boss Han thinks I'm a weak and easily bullied woman, he's probably wrong. Even if I die, I would never do anything to tarnish my reputation," Meng Qingge said angrily, without actually cursing.
First, they led her to a private room, and then hung up her portrait; the intention couldn't be clearer.
Meng Qingge finally understood why Han Jiji was so enthusiastic towards her; it turned out he had such dirty thoughts.
"Would it damage my reputation?" Han Jiji immediately realized what was happening and broke out in a cold sweat. She knelt down on the ground with a pale face and said, "Miss Meng, you've misunderstood. How could I dare to have any improper thoughts about you?"
Meng Qingge was shocked by Han Jiji's behavior. Kneeling before someone is a shameful thing, let alone kneeling before a woman.
"What are you doing?" Meng Qingge asked, puzzled.
Even if Han Jiji wanted to use some underhanded tricks, she shouldn't have knelt on the ground for her.
"Miss Meng, I am just a servant, ordered to welcome your arrival. How could I dare to have any improper thoughts towards you?" Han Jiji said with tears in her eyes, and was about to kowtow to her.
Han Jiji, who was once so glamorous in public, is now kneeling down and begging for forgiveness? What kind of bizarre move is this?
"You are the owner of Qingfeng Tower, how could you be a servant?" Meng Qingge was getting more and more confused.
This one restaurant alone is worth more than the entire Meng family; how could Han Jiji be a mere servant?
“Miss Meng, you may not know this, but the three Qingfeng Towers in the capital are just outposts. The Qingfeng Tower in Wu Kingdom is the main branch. I am merely the manager sent by the boss, so naturally I am just a servant,” Han Jiji explained.
The so-called "foot shop" is a branch store, while the "main store" is the head office.
So, Han Jiji is just a district manager in Kyoto; he's really just an employee.
"Qingfenglou's main store is in Wu Kingdom?" Meng Qingge looked incredulous, her opinion of Wu Kingdom naturally changing considerably.