I trade in both worlds

Seeing this, Madam Liu smiled and comforted him, "We will have to prepare for dinner when your elder brother and sister-in-law come over. Eat tomorrow and be careful of indigestion. Besides, this snow meringue is made of glutinous rice, which is not easy to digest. You must not be greedy."

After hearing this, Liu Shaohan was somewhat reluctant but still nodded, indicating that he would follow his mother's teachings.

As they were talking, Liu Shaochen and his wife Chen Jin also came to the main hall.

Liu Shaochen, 21 years old, is the eldest son of the Liu family. He is tall and handsome, with a look of maturity and stability.

He was dressed in luxurious brocade robes and looked somewhat like Liu Yuan. He had obviously inherited his father's majesty and temperament.

Chen Jin has a pretty face and a gentle temperament between her eyebrows, which complements Liu Shaochen's handsomeness. The two of them standing together are like a perfect match.

Seeing this, Liu Yuan and Madam Liu stood up and said, "Now that everyone is back, let's get ready for dinner."

After dinner, everyone in the Liu family sat in the spacious and bright main hall. On the table were several plates of exquisite cakes, among which was the mouth-watering Snow Mei Niang.

Liu Shaohan had sharp eyes and immediately spotted the snack that he had never seen before. While no one was paying attention, he quietly reached out and grabbed a piece and put it into his mouth.

Mrs. Liu noticed Liu Shaohan's little action. She patted Liu Shaohan's head gently and said lovingly, "Why are you so greedy? You just finished your meal, aren't you afraid of indigestion?"

Liu Shaohan chuckled and stuck out his tongue, looking playful and cute. He chewed the snow meringue in his mouth with a satisfied expression on his face.

Liu Yuan glanced at his youngest son, then turned to Madam Liu and said, "These Snow Mei Niang and Egg Yolk Cake are really good. If we have these novel cakes to entertain guests at home in the future, it would be considered..."

Madam Liu added, "We have these things at home, and they are not sold outside. They will definitely add a lot of brilliance to entertaining guests. Besides, the snow meringue and egg yolk puff pastry are also exquisite in appearance and delicious."

After hearing what her mother-in-law said, Chen Jin nodded and agreed, "That's true. I tried the cakes that were delivered this afternoon. They were delicious."

"I heard that the lady who sold the lip balm last time made it herself? I remember the lip balm she sold last time was also very good."

Madam Liu nodded and said, "It is that Miss Xu. Her cooking skills are really amazing. Whether it is lip balm or pastries, they are all eye-catching."

Liu Yuan was moved when he heard this. He looked at Madam Liu and asked, "Madam, do you think we can buy Xue Mei Niang's recipe?"

Madam Liu was stunned for a moment, then her eyes lit up and she said, "This is indeed a good idea."

Liu Yuan nodded in agreement. He turned to Liu Fu and said, "Liu Fu, go and discuss this with the Xu brothers and sisters tomorrow. Remember, we must express our sincerity and not force it."

Upon hearing this, Liu Fu immediately stood up and said, "Yes, sir."

Unexpectedly, things did not go as smoothly as imagined.

The next day, Liu Fulai ran back and forth two or three times, but he couldn't see the Xu brothers and sisters.

After Liu Yuan knew about it, he frowned slightly, thought for a moment and said, "If that's the case, let's wait for now. Since the Xu brothers and sisters are busy, we won't disturb them. It won't be too late to discuss it when they are about to leave."

Laifu Inn

After selling the things he brought, Xu Ziqi planned to go to Rendetang in the capital to see Doctor Qiu the next day.

In the next half month, he will study with Doctor Qiu and will not be able to visit Xu Ziqing.

Xu Ziqi was worried if he let her go out alone in this unfamiliar place.

It would obviously be unrealistic for Xu Ziqing to stay in the inn alone every day, and she was not the kind of person who could keep quiet.

After much thought, Xu Ziqi decided to discuss with Xu Ziqing and find a female bodyguard to accompany her shopping.

At dinner time, the two of them had dinner in the lobby of the inn. The table was filled with a variety of dishes, the aroma was fragrant and mouth-watering.

Xu Ziqi looked at his sister wolfing down her food and said disdainfully, "Can't you eat more slowly? No one is snatching it from you."

Xu Ziqing mumbled, "I've been busy for a while, I'm tired and hungry, filling my stomach first is more important than anything else."

After saying that, she picked up another piece of braised pork and put it in her mouth, chewing it with relish.

Xu Ziqi shook his head helplessly and concentrated on eating.

After the meal, Xu Ziqi put down his chopsticks and said seriously: "Xiaoqing, I have an idea I want to discuss with you."

Xu Ziqing looked up at him and asked curiously, "What's your idea?"

Xu Ziqi said: "In the next half month, I will study with Doctor Qiu, so I may not be able to take care of you."

"But I'm worried about you going out alone. Although the capital is big, I'm unfamiliar with the place. If you run into any trouble, how can I explain it to my parents?"

Xu Ziqing immediately understood Xu Ziqi's worries when he heard this. After thinking for a while, he said, "Then what should we do? You can't let me stay in the inn every day, right? I'll be bored to death if I do that."

Xu Ziqi said: "So I want to ask a female escort to accompany you, so that you can move freely and I can rest assured. Those female escorts are highly skilled in martial arts, and with them around, your safety will be guaranteed."

Xu Ziqing's eyes lit up immediately when she heard this. She said excitedly, "Great! Are those female escorts like those on TV, capable of Qinggong and flying over rooftops and walls?"

"Flying over eaves and walking on walls." Xu Ziqi was amused by her words. He explained, "Can TV dramas be believed? But the female escorts are indeed highly skilled in martial arts, enough to protect your safety."

"They travel a lot and are familiar with Beijing. With them accompanying you, you can also learn more about the customs and practices of Beijing."

Xu Ziqing nodded. It was indeed much more convenient to have a local take her through the streets and alleys of the capital, tasting all kinds of food and admiring all kinds of scenery than to wander around by herself.

She quickly said, "Okay, then ask a female escort to accompany me."

Early the next morning, Xu Ziqi brought Xu Ziqing to the Hongbang Escort Agency's headquarters in Beijing.

The escort agency is located on a busy street in the capital, with a spacious and magnificent facade.

As soon as the two entered the door, a steward dressed in tight clothes and looking heroic came to greet them. It was the steward Liu whom they had met last time.

"Mr. Xu, is there anything you need my help with today?" Manager Liu greeted him warmly.

Xu Ziqi cupped his hands and said with a smile, "Brother Liu, I came here this time to find a woman who knows Kung Fu and take my sister to travel around the capital and its surrounding areas. I wonder if there is a suitable candidate in the escort agency?"

After hearing this, Manager Liu smiled and said, "Mr. Xu, you have come to the right place. We do have a suitable candidate in our escort agency."

"She is a female escort in our escort agency. Her name is Li Wan'er and she is about thirty years old."

"She couldn't stay in her husband's house anymore because her husband died, so she had to return to the escort agency with her children. She is very good at boxing and is also very kind."