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Chapter 123 Show Your Talent

The county magistrate's wife invited all the female relatives today, and all the prominent female relatives in Rongcheng are here.

When Li Yujiao boarded the ship, she heard two women whispering on the deck: "After the county magistrate overthrew the county lieutenant, the county magistrate's wife can finally hold her head high and no longer have to look at the county lieutenant's wife's face."

"In the past, the wife of the county lieutenant relied on her family's wealth to suppress the wife of the county magistrate in everything. She never thought that all her money was embezzled and was the people's hard-earned money. Although the wife of the county magistrate also had some private accounts, she knew her limits and did not handle them herself. She handed them over to others to manage."

"..."

The banquet was held in the cabin. The boat was very large and had seven or eight tables that could accommodate a hundred people.

The county magistrate's wife sat in the center of the first seat, and there were already many people surrounding her, all of whom came to say good things.

Li Yujiao took the jade and pearl head ornament she had prepared and wanted to give it to the county magistrate's wife, but she couldn't squeeze in.

Seeing this, the maid of the county magistrate's wife couldn't help but say to Li Yujiao: "Give it to me first, I will pass it on to the lady."

Li Yujiao gave the headgear to the maid, and then, under the guidance of the maid, she found her seat and sat down.

There were already several ladies sitting at the table, and behind each of them stood a maid.

Seeing Li Yujiao coming over alone, someone asked curiously: "Hey, I haven't seen you before, who are you..."

Li Yujiao said generously: "Li Yujiao, the owner of Jiaojiao Food Shop."

"Oh, you are the one who opened Jiaojiao Gourmet Shop?"

"I've tried your hot and sour noodles before, and they're delicious."

"Bubble milk tea is delicious too. How did you come up with the idea of ​​making these?"

Li Yujiao said, "I figured it out by just thinking about it."

These ladies praised her again.

But after the praise, there was nothing else to talk about.

They were all local landlords and gentry in Rongcheng, while Li Yujiao was a businessman. Merchants were of low status, so they looked down upon them.

What's more, Li Yujiao didn't even have a maid, and there was no ceremony at all.

……

Li Yujiao sat for a while and saw Mrs. Li also came with the women in her family, including Li Yu'e.

Mrs. Li gave the gifts to the maid, and then the maid led them to the seats in the back.

Their seats were behind Li Yujiao's.

Li Yu'e was somewhat dissatisfied and started to complain: "In the past, when the wife of the county lieutenant invited us to dinner, we were always seated at the front, but now we are seated so far back. It's true that if your family doesn't have money, people will look down on you."

Madam Li quickly stopped her: "Don't talk nonsense, be careful!"

The eldest sister-in-law of the Li family also patted her on the shoulder and whispered, "Sister E, the women here today are all well-known women in Rongcheng. Although there are no men here, everyone is looking for a daughter-in-law of their choice. If you pay attention, you may be noticed by a big family."

Li Yu'e had no choice but to shut up and pretend to be virtuous.

However, when she turned around, she saw Li Yujiao sitting in front of her.

She couldn't sit still any longer: "Li Yujiao, why are you here too?"

Li Yujiao glanced at Li Yu'e, smiled faintly and ignored her.

"I'm asking you, why are you here?" Li Yu'e asked loudly, "This is a banquet for the county magistrate's wife. How can a businessman like you who stink of money have the right to sit here?"

Because her voice was so loud, it alarmed the maid of the county magistrate's wife in front of her.

The maid came over and asked seriously, "Who is making so much noise here?"

Li Yu'e pointed at Li Yujiao and said again: "She is a stinky shop owner, and she came here. You should kick her out quickly!"

The maid looked at Li Yu'e coldly: "Since you are invited by the county magistrate's wife, when is it your turn to make decisions? If you make any more noise, I will kick you out!"

"you……"

Li Yu'e had no choice but to sit down angrily.

Mrs. Li and Mrs. Li couldn't help but touch their foreheads.

I originally wanted to bring Li Yu'e out to show her face, hoping that she could get married sooner, but she is so unbecoming, how could anyone like her?

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The banquet began, and many young ladies wanted to dance or play the piano to entertain the county magistrate's wife.

Since they are all women, they are more relaxed.

Seeing others playing the piano and writing poems, Li Yu'e became extremely anxious.

She doesn't know any of these!

When she first returned to the Li family, the first thing she did was to marry Li Yujiao. Then she just ate, drank and had fun and didn't learn anything.

Later, seeing that Li Yujiao was doing well, she wanted to learn how to do business.

The result was that nothing was accomplished.

She is already eighteen years old this year, and if she doesn't get married, she will be too old.

She couldn't help but hate Li Yujiao again. Why was she not only married but also able to make so much money?

After the last lady finished her pipa performance, Li Yu'e couldn't help but stand up and said to the county magistrate's wife, "Madam, there is a new female talent in Rongcheng. Not only can she run a gourmet food shop, she also has many talents. She is my elder sister, Li Yujiao, who was raised by my parents!"

Li Yu'e pointed at Li Yujiao, and everyone on the field looked at Li Yujiao.

Some people whispered, "So it was her. I saw her when I was a child, and later I heard she got married."

"That's her, the adopted daughter of Mr. Li. She seldom went out before. Mr. Li kept her in order to find his biological daughter, because the fortune teller said that only with an adopted daughter would his biological daughter return."

“It’s completely different from before.”

"..."

Li Yujiao has never been a social phobic, nor does she reject socializing. She knew that Li Yu'e wanted to embarrass her, and she also knew that many people at the scene wanted to see how she would end up.

But she just found Li Yu'e's provocation funny.

She stood up, bowed to the county magistrate's wife, and said, "Sister Yu'e must have seen that I was bored sitting there, so she wanted me to show off. In that case, I will respectfully obey your order."

She would rather not waste the opportunity given by Li Yu'e.

She walked to a guzheng prepared on the scene, sat down, and said, "I will perform a Guangling San for you."

Li Yujiao came from a well-off family in her previous life, and her family spent a lot of money to train her. She learned to play the guzheng, dance, and chess. Although she was not proficient in everything, she was able to cope with the situation.

Besides, the person in front of her didn’t play very well, so there was no need for her to be nervous.

When the song "Guangling San" ended, many people at the scene were amazed.

What is amazing is not how well she plays the piano, but that she can not only make money but also play the piano.

Li Yu'e was so angry that her mouth puffed up.

Li Yujiao did not give up. After she stood up, she turned to Li Yu'e and said, "Sister, it's your turn. You have been back for so long. I believe your family has spent a lot of time training you. Why don't you show off your skills?"

How could Li Yu'e know that?

But she thinks that if it is acting, then singing is also.

The daughter here either plays the piano or sings some soft music. If she sings a folk song that requires high notes, she will surely amaze the whole audience.

So Li Yu'e also stood up, imitating Li Yujiao's example.

"Let me sing a folk song for you!"