Chapter 204
204: Words of Persuasion (3 more updates)
Li Hengyi looked at Xie Zhinuan.
He pondered carefully whether the braised meat business was feasible or not.
“What about your shop then, do you sell braised meat?”
“Yes, we do, but I don’t think it’s a conflict. Ordinary braised meat is usually bought by customers to take home and eat. At my restaurant, most come to dine in. Braised meat isn’t considered a main dish, it’s just a side dish. Moreover, Xieji braised meat and Xieji Restaurant complement each other. Many people feel they can’t afford to dine at Yuanji Restaurant, so they think buying Yuanji’s braised meat is the same. After all, in a big restaurant, people are definitely going to eat meat!”
It must be said, Xie Zhinuan had captured the minds of many.
Li Hengyi looked at Xie Zhinuan and added another question, “Is everything the same? Even the water used to cook the braised meat?”
Upon hearing this, Xie Zhinuan gasped in shock and started to stand up.
Li Hengyi placed his hand on her shoulder, and seeing her pale face and tightly furrowed brows, he sighed softly, “I thought after spending these days with me, you would understand me a bit better!”
“…”
Xie Zhinuan felt the strength of the large hand on her shoulder and pursed her lips, remaining silent.
Her heart was pounding violently.
“Zhinuan, a man with no crime may be blamed for carrying a jewel, a young and beautiful woman like you, carrying a rare treasure, without a protector, what do you think would happen should someone discover it?”
Li Hengyi withdrew his hand and poured a cup of tea for Xie Zhinuan.
“Have some tea and listen to me carefully!”
Xie Zhinuan reached out to take it.
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Even though she tried her best to suppress it, her hand still shook slightly.“Look, even a minor Princely Heir, who hasn’t even seen you, can covet your beauty to the extent of framing others just to have you. You should realize that there are many, many such people in this world!”
Xie Zhinuan took a sip of tea and finally exhaled a breath, “When did you find out?”
“When you went to the county town, Yuanbao went to your house and brought back well water, which after consuming, could enhance Inner Strength and cure chronic diseases, truly a Spiritual Medicine. Yuanbao, greedy, drained all the water from your well and, fearing you would find out, filled it with normal well water. In truth, you discovered it afterward and added something to it, which made the guards patronize your home daily. The water well at the meat stall in the town also had something added by you, right?” Li Hengyi was forthright.
He did not hide this matter.
His honesty was meant to show Xie Zhinuan that he knew everything and would keep her secret and stand behind her, protecting her.
He also hoped she would understand his interest in her wasn’t because of the treasure she possessed, but because of who she was.
From the beginning, as Yuanbao described the beautiful girl, to later her exquisite culinary skills and unique character.
Love began unknowingly but had grown deep.
They could talk business, but there didn’t have to be such a clear distinction.
He didn’t want to be just a business partner in her heart.
“Yes!” Xie Zhinuan admitted.
She looked up at Li Hengyi.
“So what about you, Your Highness the War King, do you also desire the treasure on me?”
“Heh!” Li Hengyi chuckled.
He shook his head slightly.
“Then do you think I really know how to look at Feng Shui?”
“…”
Xie Zhinuan was puzzled.
“I know the Five Elements and Eight Trigrams, and I can read a bit of Feng Shui, but only the basics. After all, when you know the Five Elements and Eight Trigrams, you must know a bit of Feng Shui in order to arrange the most exquisite Formation!”
“Why is that?” Xie Zhinuan asked.
“…”
Li Hengyi felt like he was going to cough up blood.
But telling Xie Zhinuan now that he admired her, that he was fond of her, she would probably not believe him.
Chapter 205