Chapter 1452 Pride and Prejudice and the Escort Agency
The news that the eldest daughter of the Wenchang Escort Agency was going to hold a martial arts competition to win a husband spread to everyone in just half a day.
You don’t need to ask to know why the news spread so quickly. It must have been done by those jealous colleagues.
But Shi Li didn't care. Since she had agreed to hold the martial arts competition to win a bride, she was mentally prepared. These people refused to shut up, so she would beat them until they shut up!
Only Shi Buhuo was worried and concerned.
"Dad, it's useless to reason with people at this moment. We can only solve the problem with fists! Don't worry, if they can train a bodyguard who can beat me in the ring, they wouldn't have been unable to get any escort orders in these years!"
Shi Li said it easily, and it was indeed true.
Ever since the original owner started escorting the convoy independently, no one in this line of work has been able to beat her, otherwise the task of escorting Luo Qingyan would definitely not have fallen on her.
Gender discrimination is a very common thing these days.
"So, this time I'll make them shut up completely!" Shi Li smiled and clenched his fists, and his knuckles made a few crisp sounds.
Shi Buhuo saw that there was no room for change and could only sigh helplessly, which was considered as his agreement.
The news that Shi Li was going to hold a martial arts competition to win a husband soon spread to the wealthy Baiyuan Villa.
The first person to know the news was Xun Xi.
He was pruning a potted plant in his room patiently and carefully, holding a pair of scissors in his hand and slowly cutting off the unimportant branches.
After hearing the news reported by his subordinates, he put down the scissors with a smile, "Such important news, I have to tell Qingyan quickly, otherwise he will definitely blame me in the future."
If his tone wasn't so relaxed, and his expression wasn't as if he was looking forward to a good show, what he said might be somewhat believable.
Luo Qingyan was in the study, staring at his almost-healed fingers in a daze.
He was so focused that he didn't even hear Xun Xi's approaching footsteps.
"I heard some interesting things here. Would you like to listen to them, sir?" Xun Xi lowered his eyes and fixed his gaze on his fingers. If he had known how the wound came about, the smile on his face would have deepened.
Luo Qingyan hid his hands behind his back with a guilty conscience and shook his head with a lack of interest, "No thanks."
"Really? That's a pity. I thought you and Escort Master Shi knew each other before, so he would want to know her current situation."
Xun Xi spoke softly and pretended to turn around and leave.
Before he could take a step, Luo Qingyan anxiously grabbed his sleeve.
"Well, Shi...she and I know each other anyway, so you should listen." He lowered his head, feeling guilty and not daring to look at anyone.
Xun Xi did not continue to make things difficult for him. He readily told Shi Li about the martial arts competition he was going to hold to find a husband for her, and then looked at Luo Qingyan's reaction with a smile.
"Competition, martial arts, recruitment, kiss?"
Luo Qingyan clenched his hands and repeated the key information word by word, his face darkening, "She is so vulgar... Who would like her!"
Xun Xi: ...
He finally understood why Luo Qingyan and the girl had been together day and night on the road, but still couldn't get the upper hand.
Given the way his young master speaks, it's considered a good temper that Shi Li is willing to pay attention to him.
But after all, he was the child he had watched grow up. It was true that Xun Xi wanted to watch the fun, but he also really didn't want him to be sad.
"Sir, I have nothing to do these days, why don't you go and see what's going on?" He considerately offered a way out.
"Go! I must go! I want to see who is willing to marry her!" Luo Qingyan did not hesitate at all.
Xun Xi shook her head again in her heart and gently reminded him, "Sir, no girl likes to hear others use the word 'vulgar' to describe her. It will make her sad."
"I..." Luo Qingyan choked and immediately closed his mouth.
In this case, there is still hope.
Xun Xi nodded secretly, thinking about going back to discuss with the owner of the manor whether he should prepare the betrothal gifts first.
But... he was not sure whether Luo Qingyan could win the beauty?
From head to toe, the only thing this young man can show off is his fairly pleasing face. If he could keep silent and remain mute, the marriage would have the greatest hope of success.
Later that day, Luo Qingyan found the owner of the manor earlier than Xun Xi.
The owner of the manor, who was still recuperating in bed, was wondering why his son appeared in front of him at this time.
Before he could ask, he heard Luo Qingyan stammering, "Are the dowries left by my mother stored in the storehouse?"
"Ok?"
"Give me the key."
"Um???"