The Story of a Spoiled Daughter Raising a Husband

If my presence can truly improve their lives, then that would probably be the first thing I feel most accomplished about since returning here.

At this moment, Kui'er was still in a daze. She never expected that they would do these things so quickly. Before she could even say anything, they had already made a decision for her. However, it was indeed a good feeling to be genuinely cared for. Thinking about how Boss Li would look later, she couldn't help but look at Tong Qian with concern.

Tong Qian looked at her expression but said nothing, only nodding slightly at Yun Yatou.

Yun didn't answer much at this moment. She took Kui'er back to the screen and whispered to her, "Don't worry. It's just that Boss Li is coming soon. I think if he sees you here, even if he can't do anything, he will definitely make things difficult for you with his words."

“Miss Tong doesn’t want you to be in that kind of predicament, which is why she had me bring you here to listen. You can also see how Boss Li treats you. If Miss Tong encounters any problems while we’re here, we can go out and check on her. Ideally, we’ll wait until she’s settled things before we go out.”

As Kui'er listened, she simply nodded blankly. She didn't know Yun Yatou well before, but she could still learn some things from those events. She couldn't help but admire Yun Yatou's composure in the face of adversity. However, she didn't expect that they had arranged these matters to be so meticulous.

However, what Yun Yatou said is indeed true. I also want to know what kind of perception Boss Li has of me. Even now, after I have already agreed to Tong Qian's request, I still have some expectations in my heart.

When Boss Li entered the room and saw that only Tong Qian was sitting there, he lost patience with his previous superficial response and casually asked, "Miss Tong, if you came to drink tea, the tea prepared for you is the best. If you came to listen to the zither, it has already been played for you."

"Why did you call me here at this time? If you want to humiliate me because of what happened earlier, then you don't need to worry about it anymore. You can do whatever you want from now on. I won't go to your teahouse to do anything else anymore."

"If you really want to hear an apology, then I can only say sorry to you again at this moment. But if you want me to go to the teahouse and talk to your boss, then you can give up on that idea."

Tong Qian listened and shook her head, seemingly unconcerned. "Mr. Li, what happened before is in the past. There's no point in bringing it up now. The reason I've suddenly come to you is because I have something else I want to tell you. I hope you can calm down and listen to my thoughts."

Seeing her serious demeanor, Boss Li sat there solemnly watching Tong Qian. He noticed that her expression showed no sign of joking, which made him uneasy.

"Miss Tong, please speak freely. I believe that based on your actions in the teahouse, what you say will surely be enlightening. It would be my honor to receive your guidance, Miss Tong." With that, he sat down with an air of seriousness.

Hearing his words praising her so highly, Tong Qian suddenly felt a different understanding of her boss for the first time. But since she had already made her decision, how could she back down now? Thinking this, she continued:

"Mr. Li, actually, I think that the courtesan in your teahouse is no longer suitable to stay here. After all, you should understand the current situation without me having to explain it to you, Mr. Li." He stopped there, waiting to see Mr. Li's expression.

When Boss Li heard her mention Kui'er, he couldn't help but frown. It was bad enough that she had taken away all his customers, but now she even wanted to take away his courtesan. Did she really think he had no one else? His face immediately darkened.

“Miss Tong, what you’re doing is wrong. When I asked you to bring your drama troupe to our teahouse, you said it was inappropriate. Now you’re talking to me about our teahouse’s most beautiful courtesan. Do you think that’s appropriate? Miss Tong, why don’t you put yourself in my shoes and think about it from my perspective? Do you think I would agree to your request?”

Seeing his sharp and harsh words, Tong Qian shook her head and said softly, "Mr. Li, we were never adversaries from the beginning. Even if we were, it would only be between you and the boss. What does it have to do with me?"

"You don't need to think so much. You should know that our teahouse now has singers, and they've even adopted the latest style of performance. They've already gained a lot of fame. In most cases, the customers there are more focused on the courtesan than here. As for your teahouse, I have nothing to gain from it."

"And even if you think it's inappropriate for me to say this, it's a fact that the other side is more likely to attract customers to stay. So even from your own courtesan's perspective, you should send her there to experience life there first."

"After she has accumulated a certain number of regular customers, bringing her back is also a way for you to attract customers, so why wouldn't you do it?"

"Besides, although her piano skills are superb and exquisite, she can't keep up with playing like that day after day. If she can attract a group of customers, what other ceremonial items will you have after they listen to her? Don't you think that letting her leave with me now is the best choice?"

Upon hearing Tong Qian's explanation, Boss Li gave a noncommittal snort, but still maintained basic politeness, saying, "Miss Tong, your idea is certainly good, but have you considered that if you just take our courtesan away like this, how will our teahouse operate in the future?"