The Story of a Spoiled Daughter Raising a Husband

If I leave Yun Yatou and Kui'er here when Ji Xiuping and I leave, will the teahouse owner change his attitude towards them because of my departure? And what should I say to them then?

After a stick of incense had burned out, Kui'er let go of her emotions and was no longer as guilty and helpless as she had been at the beginning. When she saw Boss Li again, she was able to recognize her own identity correctly and was no longer so cautious.

He then said to Tong Qian with deep emotion, "Miss Tong, actually, the person I should thank the most today is you. Without you, I wouldn't have been able to see Mr. Li like this, nor could I have imagined the kind of life I might have. If you ever need anything in the future, I will certainly not refuse." As he said this, he stood up and bowed sincerely.

“I know that what I just said was indeed a bit irresponsible, but you should be able to understand that the gratitude for being recognized and the gratitude for being given a position are ultimately difficult to choose between so easily. However, I can distinguish which is more important, and besides, you can now be considered my boss, so I will try my best to meet your requests.”

Tong Qian listened to this and didn't want to say anything more at this time. There would be plenty of time in the future to change her mind slowly. After dealing with this matter, she prepared to leave with the two of them.

As she reached the door, she casually said to Mr. Li, "Mr. Li, you could actually set up some other entertainment options in your teahouse, like chess, pitch-pot, or poetry. In your environment, they would be just as effective as Kui'er playing the zither. After all, not every teahouse can offer such an antique and welcoming setting."

"Once you gain a certain level of recognition, you'll have a stable group of regular customers. At that point, you won't have to worry about anyone becoming your competitor. Besides, only the first person to do these things can achieve a certain level of excellence. When others do them, it's hard to say whether they'll have such a great opportunity."

"Most importantly, it doesn't have what you already have." Saying this, without paying attention to the surprised look on his face, he simply led Yun and Kui back to the teahouse.

On the way, he said to Kui'er, "Actually, you don't need to thank me. I brought you back for my own reasons, and you got my attention because of your own abilities. If you couldn't play the piano and didn't have so many admirers, I probably wouldn't have put in so much effort."

"Also, I have a lot of requirements for the people who are with me. At this time, you can also consider them requirements. Once you get used to it, you won't feel that anything is inappropriate. You really should follow Yun'er to get used to it. I don't want to see you kneeling down again."

Looking at Tong Qian's attitude at this moment, Yun Yatou wanted to say something, but she also knew that this was already Tong Qian giving her face and not saying too many harsh words. If it were before, she would have heard something much worse. However, this was indeed useful. After all, Tong Qian was different. Anyone who wanted to be by her side had to have enough ability.

He could only stare quietly at the road ahead, but his heart was filled with more emotions towards Tong Qian. He hadn't felt anything before, but today, when he faced Kui'er and Boss Li, he noticed a significant change in himself, all thanks to the changes Tong Qian had made in him.

At this moment, Tong Qian continued to say to Kui'er, "What I just told you is indeed true, but it's not possible for the next few years. You still need to do those things with Yun'er in the teahouse, things you've done countless times before."

"Even if you have a lot of reluctance, there is no such thing as a free lunch. However, I will not keep your contract. Keep it safe. I don't want to use those things to bind a person. I think sincerity is the best form of trust. I suppose you also want that feeling of being unconditionally trusted."

Hearing Tong Qian say this, Kui'er asked incredulously, "Miss Tong, is what you're saying true? Can I really keep my indenture myself? I'll be a free person from now on, and people won't say I was bought with money anymore." As she said this, her expression became increasingly nervous.

Seeing the serious look on Tong Qian's face and the affirmation from Yun Yatou beside her, she murmured, "Actually, I know that such a life is impossible to achieve in a short time, but since you said so, Miss Tong, I believe that one day I will be able to live a simple life."

"I'm not in a hurry. I've been doing this for so long, it'll be a little strange not to do it for a while. Don't think too much about it. As long as that day comes, I'm willing to wait. I'm willing to be by your side, just like Yun'er." As she said this, she looked up at Tong Qian.

Tong Qian looked at the expectation in her eyes and didn't want to discourage her at this time, but she also didn't want to give her too much, almost unrealistic hope. "Wanting to be like Yun Yatou is naturally not a problem, but you have to know that she is different from you. She can now face stronger people on her own and has no doubt about herself."

"Or rather, she can already handle some things on her own, while you, although more mature than her in many ways, still dare not do things you haven't tried before. Just like the news that Yun'er told those guests just now, in my opinion, that's something you should do." Saying this, he paused, allowing her to slowly think through the differences.

As Kui'er walked, she quietly thought about what Tong Qian had told her. What she said was indeed true. Because of her past experiences, she often felt that she was being ridiculed by many people. Even when playing the piano, she tried her best not to interact with the guests. When they surrounded her, she didn't dare to refuse them.

Not to mention what she could say to them. She seemed to be the most popular person in the teahouse, but only she knew that the reality was not as glamorous as others saw.