Magic Stick Survival Rules[Comprehensive]

Leaving aside the expenses on the road, Ling Qi still had more than 40 taels of loose silver left. If he used it to stay in a hotel, it would be more than a month's expenses, so Ling Qi decisively chose to rent a house.

For the convenience of doing business, Ling Qi naturally couldn't live in too remote a place, but the rental price of houses in the bustling area is not low, in order to find a suitable residence, Ling Qi almost didn't break his leg.

Fortunately, Ling Qi was lucky and found a place to stay within three days.

The location of the house he rented was good, only a few hundred meters away from the bustling market, and he could live there for five taels of silver for a month—this price was extremely cheap.

The reason why this big deal was hit by Ling Qi is also a blessing that good people will be rewarded.

The owner of the house is a mother-in-law surnamed Li. The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law usually sell some noodles at the corner of the street to subsidize the family. That evening, Ling Qi happened to pass by the corner of the street, and bumped into the scene where the daughter-in-law who was cleaning the noodle stall alone was molested by hooligans. .

Seeing that hooligan actually bullying a weak woman, unable to tease her with words, and still wanting to use his hands and feet, Ling Qidang even rolled up his sleeves and rushed over...then he was beaten up by the other party.

But fortunately, Ling Qi intervened and successfully delayed the time until the official messenger arrived after receiving reports from well-meaning people.

The gangster was subdued, and Granny Li also rushed to hear the news. Hearing that Ling Qi had protected her daughter-in-law and was injured because of it, she immediately asked Ling Qi to come to her home to clean up the wound with great gratitude.

Later, when she heard that Ling Qi came to Jiangnan for the first time and was looking for a house to rent, her mother-in-law was moved.

Firstly, Ling Qi has a baby face that is easy to gain favor with, and secondly, he is a benefactor who has helped his daughter-in-law, so it is reasonable and reasonable to take her in to live with him.

but--

There are only two women in the family, Granny Li and her daughter-in-law, and the only male is a child under five years old. Taking a young man in hastily is afraid that it will cause rumors from outsiders.

Fortunately, Lingqi's Taoist status played a key role.

Although to be honest, Granny Li didn't believe that Ling Qi really had the ability to tell fortunes, but this identity could at least silence outsiders, so after thinking about it, Granny Li finally decided to rent the house to Ling Qi.

The situation in Granny Li’s family is pitiful. His wife left early, and his son passed away a few years ago. There are only two old widows and a child under the age of five left in the family. , a family of three will not be too difficult in a short period of time.

Because Granny Li cooks delicious food and her daughter-in-law is diligent and filial, the two usually make pasta and sell it on street corners to earn some money to subsidize the family.

"That Wang Dachui is usually lazy and not doing a good job. I have long seen that this guy is not a good guy, but I didn't expect that this bastard who paid a thousand dollars would want to take advantage of my daughter-in-law..." Granny Li patted the table, He gritted his teeth and scolded that hooligan.

Ling Qi silently covered his cheeks and acted as a trash can.

After venting her anger, Granny Li expressed her satisfaction with the gangster's fate, "It's good, he's caught in prison, even if he comes out later, he probably won't have the face to go to the streets again! If I meet him again, I will definitely scold him severely." This guy has a meal!"

Rubbing the bruise on his chin, Ling Qi bared his teeth in pain, and echoed: "Grandma is right, this kind of guy really deserves to be severely scolded!"

Damn, that stinky rascal doesn't look like he has any muscles, why does he move his hands so vigorously, it hurts him to death.

Seeing Ling Qi grinning, Granny Li couldn't help laughing, and passed the peeled egg over, "Here, take one and rub it on your face, it can reduce swelling."

"Hey, thank you, mother-in-law." Ling Qi grinned, but the wound on his face was pulled again, he hurriedly took an egg and began to rub his face while gasping.

"Xiao Qi, I think the wound on your face won't heal within two days. Don't rush to open your fortune-telling business in these two days." Looking at Ling Qi Bainen's face, it was particularly shocking. Granny Li said distressedly, "For the past two days, you will be at home to help your mother-in-law, who will take care of your three meals a day."

Ling Qi shook his head and sighed: "I appreciate the kindness of my mother-in-law, but the master has a destiny, I have to count at least three trigrams every month, so I'd better open it as soon as possible."

The system required him to do trigrams every month, otherwise he would not be able to receive monthly benefits. It was already the beginning of the month, and he was a newcomer. He hadn't made a name for himself yet, so his business would definitely not be good.

In order to prevent accidents, it is better to start work as soon as possible.

Hearing what Ling Qi said, Granny Li naturally couldn't persuade her anymore, so she had to send her daughter-in-law to a nearby pharmacy to buy some medicine to reduce swelling and blood stasis, so as to relieve Ling Qi's facial injuries as soon as possible.

Regarding the issue of the money to buy the medicine, Ling Qi and Granny Li naturally had some arguments.

Although Granny Li didn't tell Ling Qi about her family's situation, Ling Qi could already tell from her face that she had a good impression of this hot-tempered but kind-hearted old lady, so naturally she didn't want to let her mother spend money.

Besides, the medicine is not expensive, and the rent that Granny Li gave him is so low, the money left in his hands is actually quite ample...

Ran and egg.

"Don't be so polite here, your injury is still caused by my daughter-in-law, mother-in-law should buy medicine for you! If you keep pushing, don't expect to have dinner at night!"

The domineering Granny Li slapped the table and stared at her, Ling Qi immediately froze.

Well, if he can't compete with Granny Li, Ling Qi can only start from other aspects.

Ling Qi thought for a while, and took out 20 taels of silver from his pocket.

"Here is my next rental fee, mother-in-law, I won't argue with you about the medicine money, but you must accept the rent, otherwise I'd be ashamed to live here."

He paid ten taels before, because he was not sure how long he would stay in Jiangnan, so he only stayed for two months. Granny Li.

Even if he leaves in the future, the money should be able to support Granny Li's family for a while.

Granny Li has lived to such an advanced age, how can she fail to see Ling Qi's real intention in this move.

But when Ling Qi talked about this, Granny Li was afraid that Ling Qi would really leave because she didn't take the money, so she had no choice but to take the money.

When she lowered her head and put the silver into her bosom, Granny Li couldn't help but her eyes were sore, and she secretly decided that she must make more delicious food for Ling Qi when cooking in the future, which can be regarded as repaying the child's sincerity.

Jiangnan is indeed a prosperous and lively place.

After dinner, Ling Qi who came out to do some walking looked at the still noisy scene on the street and sighed in his heart.

Thinking of the Ninghe Town he stayed in before, at this hour, there were basically no pedestrians on the street. Compared with Jiangnan, it was deserted and desolate.

But the excitement also has its disadvantages.

But all the places with better locations are basically occupied by various small stalls. Ling Qi walked around a lot, and could hardly find any open space to set up a stall.

Frowning worriedly, Ling Qi looked around and finally saw a clean place a hundred meters ahead.

"Baihualou?"

Ling Qi took a closer look, and it turned out to be a small building.

This building is quite unique. On the balcony on the second floor, there are pots of flowers in full bloom. Standing downstairs, you can smell the fragrance of flowers blowing in the wind. It really deserves the name of Baihualou.

But why is this small building not closed?

Obviously, the lights upstairs are not on, so it doesn't look like someone is there.

Seeing the dim scene inside the building, Ling Qi was inexplicably eager to move in, and wanted to go in and take a look, but since he was not sure if there was anyone in the building, he couldn't make a rude move without asking.

Just when Ling Qi was about to turn around and leave, a voice suddenly sounded behind him.

"Your Excellency, do you want to enter the building for a visit?"

Ling Qi turned around in surprise, and looked at the man who walked behind him at some point. When he saw the man's face, he couldn't help but widen his eyes, and opened his mouth unconsciously.

I go!What a rich face!

And there is a very obvious layer of golden luck on his body!

"Young Master?" Sensing Ling Qi's inexplicably hot gaze and not hearing a response for a long time, the man blinked in doubt, and couldn't help calling Ling Qi.

"Ah? Ah, yes, yes, I want to go in and have a look."

After recovering from the shock, Ling Qi quickly looked away, and replied a little embarrassed, "I just saw that the flowers in the building are very beautiful, so I wanted to go up and have a closer look, but there seemed to be no one in the building, so... "

Before finishing the last sentence, Ling Qi was subconsciously stopped by the smile on the other party's face.

Ling Qi said that it was the first time he saw a man smiling so charmingly when he was so old, he couldn't help but look at him even if he was a man.

"This Baihua Building is open to anyone at any time. If you want to enjoy the flowers, you can go in directly, regardless of whether the owner of the building is present or not."

"There are still such rules?" Ling Qi raised his eyebrows, expressing his incomprehension, "Then what if the people who enter are bad people or thieves? Don't the landlord worry about things being stolen from the building?"

Although he has little knowledge, he can tell that there are many rare and precious flowers upstairs. If someone steals them, wouldn't the landlord of Baihualou feel distressed?

"If someone steals flowers, let him steal."

The man smiled, his face was full of tenderness and kindness, "Most of the people who steal are from poor families. If a potted flower can help him alleviate his difficulties, it would be a good thing, right?"

Ling Qi: "..."

No, he just wanted to ask: The landlord, you are such a prodigal, does your mother know?