Chapter 498
“Hey, Li Xiong... You already have Han Xianzi at home, and you’re still thinking about the grand event?” Wu Chushu’s gaze was like that of someone looking at a heartless scoundrel.
“Misunderstanding.”
“Hmm? So you’re here to...”
“I’m the investor.”
“??? ”
The table fell into a sudden silence.
In an instant, several expressions shifted from shock to silence, and then from silence to flattery.
...
**Chapter 560: The Overbearing Little Li! If It’s Difficult, Then Don’t Do It!**
“Eh? Why do I suddenly feel full?”
“Eating too much for dinner isn’t good. Um, I’ll go prepare...”
“Ugh, my mount is about to give birth, I’ll take my leave first!”
Dinner wasn’t even finished, but many brothers, who hadn’t even picked up their chopsticks, claimed they were done and quietly slipped away, their movements remarkably smooth.
Of course, as they left, they couldn’t help but breathe a sigh of relief.
They had all been worried about their classmate, Little Li.
After all, it was well-known that he was wealthy and powerful, the top of the Qianlong list, and favored by fortune. Who could withstand that? What if he accidentally summoned a fortune-favoring spirit and ruined their lives? Why were they even here? To help out for real?
Now, their anxious hearts were finally at ease.
Once Han Xianzi stood there, it was already the pinnacle of the heavens and earth.
Such an insurmountable peak should have extinguished any thoughts of challenge, and the questions in their minds shifted from “Can the fortune-favoring spirit bless me too?” to “What merit does the little tyrant have?”
“Bing Tuozi, the candied sweet potatoes are delicious... Hmm? This vinegar dip...”
“I love sweet and sour.”
Ying Bing’s expression was impassive as she cast a glance.
Little Li felt a chill run down his spine. Under her gaze, he could only press the candied sweet potato into the vinegar, making it emit a terrified scream.
“I want more.”
“....”
The sugar coating on the sweet potato melted, and the vinegar quickly enveloped it, soaking it into a pitch-black color, which then made its way into Bing Tuozi’s mouth, staining her lips a glossy purple.
It was like the dark makeup from a TV drama...
“Bing Tuozi, actually, I have another purpose for hosting this event.”
Li Mo’s expression turned serious.
“Oh.”
“Think about it, when we were in the Southern Frontier, the Zhen Nan Army was short on supplies. I had wealth but couldn’t help because my support lacked legitimacy. But by hosting the Hundred Flowers Festival, I can create some leeway.”
Li Mo was not satisfied with the return on his investment.
So, the clever Little Li had a sudden idea.
Why not find a reason to bring the Zhen Nan Wangfu into the mix?
After all, those officials were only interested in money and had no interest in supplies...
Li Mo detailed his plan, and Ying Bing listened quietly.
Hmm, not far away, Shang Qinqing was also listening.
“Looks like Xiao Bing’er and that Li Mo kid are having a spat. What’s there to argue about?”
Qin Yuzhi glanced at the sunflower seed shells on the table, feeling helpless.
“No, you don’t understand the fun of a ‘chasing wife funeral’...” Shang Qinqing listened with great interest.
Qin Yuzhi: “.....”
She suspected that if Shang Qinqing were in charge of the Dream Path, she’d probably end up committing suicide with three swords in her back the next day...
“So that’s how it is.” Ying Bing’s furrowed brows relaxed slightly.
“And you’re ranked first on the Hundred Flowers List, so naturally, I have to take charge of this grand event.”
Li Mo suddenly said seriously.
Hmm, this was even the main reason.
Ying Bing’s gaze shifted to the side: “Got it.”
“Hey, Bing Tuozi, if you’re going to attend the grand event, you’ll need to pick out an outfit, right?”
“Are you hoping to see a black and white pairing again?”
“Just throw me a separate event.”
...
As summer approached in the imperial capital, the temperature seemed to remain unchanged. Due to the design of the Jiangshan map, the imperial city and inner city were always spring-like, and the outer city had a better climate than other places.
At this moment, the streets were quite lively.
The Hundred Flowers Festival hadn’t even started, but the atmosphere had already infected the entire imperial capital. The lantern market was like an ocean, with giant portraits hanging everywhere.
The fairies who made the list had many admirers in the imperial capital, and the atmosphere was even more vibrant than the Qianlong Conference.
After all, the Hundred Flowers Festival was the first of its kind and was receiving more attention than the Qianlong List.
On the roof of Bu Yun Tower.
The mundane hustle and bustle seemed to recede here, halting before a figure bathed in moonlight.
Until she was pulled to sit in Little Li’s embrace, his arm wrapped around her waist, and her legs found a resting place...
Little Li was becoming increasingly skilled at this.
With a slight adjustment, it was perfectly ergonomic for Bing Tuozi.
If one had to point out a flaw, it was probably that the position of the “hammer treasure” was hard to adjust, often making Ying Bing frown.
“You clearly liked the clothes earlier.”
“No way, I think those don’t do your temperament justice at all.”
“But I clearly heard you.”
“??”
Li Mo was taken aback.
When Bing Tuozi was trying on clothes earlier, he had clearly covered his nose and spoke with righteous indignation.
When did he say that??
“It was Hammer Treasure who said that.”
Li Mo: “......”
Everyone knew that Hammer Treasure loved to stir up trouble.
Damn it, no acting skills could overcome such a weakness, right?
Ying Bing lowered her beautiful face, scrutinizing him, narrowing her eyes for a moment.
She noticed that Little Li had a face of righteousness, his breath warm and inviting, making anyone who saw him feel he had no ill intentions.
But...
It seemed he didn’t even want others to look at him.
“You’re not trying to hide me under the guise of being an investor, are you?”
“!”
Little Li’s heart skipped a beat.
How did Bing Tuozi guess that? Was it that obvious?
He looked up, their eyes meeting.
The night breeze swept through the vibrant lights of the imperial capital, lifting her hair, making Li Mo’s neck itch. He saw her stunningly beautiful face filled with a smile, like an older sister who caught her younger brother sneaking a treat.
Her features, a blend of light and shadow, made one want to gaze at her endlessly. Turning away for just a second felt like losing a fortune, yet her smiling eyes made one’s heart tremble, daring not to meet her gaze.
The blend of ethereal beauty and a teasing scrutiny intertwined, beauty and entanglement spreading like weeds in the heart...
Little Li suddenly realized.
Oh no, this time it seemed he was completely at the mercy of the mischievous Bing Tuozi!
The soft Bing Tuozi in his arms, where did this overwhelming sense of pressure come from?!
Li Mo could only nod:
“Yeah, I just don’t want others to see. The Empress is also on the list, but she hasn’t come to dance or anything.”
“That’s because His Majesty doesn’t agree.”
“He’s just an emperor. If he’s not willing, then I’m even less willing.”
Li Mo was all about defiance.
Ying Bing opened her mouth, feeling something was off.
But the Emperor and the Empress, aren’t they a couple?
So...
Translating Little Li’s words, isn’t it just ‘My wife can only be seen by me’?
As this dangerous thought emerged, Ying Bing’s fingertips unconsciously curled, unable to grip tightly or let go, like being electrocuted.
Li Mo seemed unaware, his words dripping with possessiveness, and he probably didn’t notice her racing heart.
She dared not meet his gaze any longer, resting her chin on his shoulder.
“So what do we do if it’s difficult?”
“We’ve already taken the money. Difficult? Then let’s not do it at all!”
Li Mo thought for a moment. If he were to say this in front of the officials, it would be quite impressive.
But now, this impressive moment could only be seen by Bing Tuozi.
Ying Bing pursed her lips and fell silent.
Because she realized that she couldn’t even muster a retort now, and she didn’t know where he learned this overbearing demeanor.
If Little Li’s next words were a proposal, she found she wouldn’t even be able to refuse.
The ice in her heart? What ice?
This wasn’t about whether it had melted or not.
The water was almost boiling; it could cook rice at this point.
**Chapter 561: Do They Also Dream of Him?**
Two days later, in the morning.
Li Mo strode confidently, accompanied by a group of willing helpers from the Qianlong list, wearing emotionless sunglasses, ready to head to the headquarters of Hengtong Commercial in the imperial capital.
Since he had given so much, and the Hundred Flowers Festival was a major event sanctioned by the court, the commercial operation moved quickly.
Even Sun Gui personally took charge, staying awake for two days and nights to gather the necessary supplies.
As the investor, Li Mo was going to the headquarters today to inspect the goods with a group of officials.
“Come back early.”
Ying Bing smoothed out the creases in his collar.
“Got it, don’t worry, I have so many friends with me.”
Li Mo squeezed her hand, and she watched him leave.
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