Free Web Novel“Question: What is the most important thing about grilled skewers?”
“Is it delicious?”
“No, that’s only the second most important thing. The most important thing is the aroma!”
“It’s like instant noodles; once they’re steeped, they smell like poison, but anyone who’s hungry will salivate at the scent. Barbecue has a similar effect!”
“Li Shifu put a lot of effort into the aroma, filling the entire Wanchun Court with a spicy fragrance.”
“However, grilled skewers are not a common food in Dijin because they make one’s mouth greasy and are considered low-class.”
“If we were to make a comparison...”
“...then Wanchun Court should be considered a seven-star hotel, where everyone entering must wear a tie and suit, while barbecue is street food from a roadside stall. Its appearance here now seems a bit out of place.”
“What if the one grilling the skewers is the Qianlong Ranking Top?”
“That’s even more bizarre, isn’t it?!”
“After the attendants notified them, the doors soon opened one by one. Many women were curious about the woman with the Wang Qi Dou Hun, and upon hearing he had arrived, some even dressed up.”
“Most of the Baihua who came to Dijin were not very old.”
“Time is like a knife, and beauty fades. The women on the Baihua List are merely beautiful and their names are widely known; it doesn’t necessarily mean their talent is good enough to defy time.”
“Furthermore, top-tier powerhouses like the Sect Master of Penglai Star Sect, heroines among women, wouldn't specifically come to participate in a Hundred Flowers Gathering.”
““What a fragrant smell... Who is Li Shaoxia?” Lan Tian looked around the hall.”
““It seems... he’s grilling skewers over there?” Tu Yan raised her eyebrows slightly.”
“The women exchanged glances, seeing the confusion in each other’s eyes.”
“The image of the Qianlong Ranking Top seemed to be a little shattered, in a way.”
““Isn’t he a Sword Hero who wields the Celestial Human Divine Sword?””
““I saw the poems he left behind in Yunzhou and thought he was a cultured scholar, a gentleman like jade.””
““I just feel like he’s a bit different from what I imagined.””
““The food at Wanchun Court is a bit expensive, but it’s not to the point where he has to bring his own food to grill, making such a strong smell.””
“Shen Niangzi covered her nose, her brows furrowed.”
“She came from a scholarly family, and from a young age, she was accustomed to lavish meals, conversing with great scholars, and associating with no commoners. Before she came out, she had just burned incense.”
“This was to show respect for the meeting.”
“But what she never expected was that Li Mo, upon meeting him, was not as famous as his reputation, and had nothing to do with being dashing, elegant, or high-spirited.”
“To put it bluntly, he seemed a bit uncouth.”
“Especially his skilled movements in grilling skewers, like a somewhat handsome street vendor, which was miles away from the image in her mind.”
“As for handsomeness... which widely known beauty doesn’t have butterflies fluttering around her? Compared to a group of young talents, Xiao Li seemed so ordinary yet confident.”
“He specifically organized the Hundred Flowers Gathering, and upon meeting them, he intended to entertain them like this?”
“What would the gathering end up looking like?”
“A rural stage show?”
“Many people had similar thoughts to Shen Niangzi.”
““Why aren’t they here yet?””
“Li Mo had finished grilling the skewers and looked up, only to find a group of ‘unremarkable’ and ‘somewhat attractive’ women standing upstairs.”
““?””
““Li... Li Shaoxia, is this delicious?””
“A crisp voice rang out, accompanied by the sound of swallowing saliva.”
“The woman wore a sea silk robe, her hair was sky blue, like floating waves, and her eyes were lively.”
“Perhaps sensing the familiar aura from Li Mo, she boldly approached him.”
““You can try it.””
“After Li Mo’s Tianming Divine Eye swept over, he smiled and handed her a few skewers.”
““Hiss... so spicy.””
“Lan Tian gasped, a tear brought to her eye by the spice.”
“But before the tear could fall, it turned into a smooth pearl.”
“This scene reminded Li Mo of Zhen Bang... but unlike Zhen Bang, Lan Tian was not a Yao Race shapeshifter, but a human like Murong Xiao... erm, a Half-demon.”
“Just at this moment.”
“The peony room on the roof of the courtyard opened, and Luo Ji, disguised as Su Yao, came down and saw the Baihua standing there, not moving.”
“She paused and asked:”
““Why are you all standing here?””
““Are you the owner of Wanchun Court, the tenth Su Yao?””
““Now, this humble one is no longer the owner.””
“Sensing the women’s thoughts, Luo Ji felt a mischievous urge and said in a soft voice:”
““The current owner has long since changed.””
““Li Shaoxia just bought Wanchun Court, and now this humble one also has to obey his commands, otherwise those high-ranking officials he is friendly with in the imperial court won’t let me off.”” freēwebnovel.com
““??””
“Hearing this, their gazes turned to the figure below, who had just extinguished the skewer grill.”
“Isn’t it strange?”
“The style seemed to change all of a sudden.”
“With the halo of 'approaching people with billions', the nature of the matter changed.”
““How much would it cost to buy Wanchun Court?””
““There’s no specific price. Xiao Li gave me a deposit slip and told me to fill in the amount myself.””
““The moment I saw him, I felt he was indeed handsome and dashing. Now, it seems he also hasn’t forgotten his roots.””
““This smell is strangely fragrant. Is this what the barbecue mentioned in the ‘Barbecue Technique’ is like?””
““Indeed, he is like a firefly in the dark, so distinct and outstanding even when grilling skewers.””
“It’s a strange thing to say.”
“When an ordinary person eats street food, it’s considered low-class and unremarkable. But if a billionaire eats street food, it’s called being down-to-earth, called not forgetting one’s roots.”
“Even if the wealth might not have been earned through his own efforts, it still casts a mysterious charm upon him.”
“Now, Li Mo has instantly distanced himself from other young talents.”
“Which young talent is not only wealthy and powerful but also so skilled at grilling skewers?”
“This is too much.”
“Tu Yan subtly tightened her legs, letting out a soft hum. It seemed that he, in this way, was not just a mere subordinate; perhaps he could control her... So, a moment later, the hall was full.”
“Xiao Li was bewildered but didn’t think much of it.”
““By the way, young ladies, you’ve come a long way. After attending the gathering, I also have a thank-you gift for you.””
““A Clear Face Pill, which has the effect of preserving youth...””
“After his Tianming Divine Eye swept over, he realized that investing in this was sure to be correct.”
“Saying this, he pulled out his small notebook again, and based on his experience watching the Spring Festival Gala in his previous life, he arranged the various segments of the gathering. In the middle, Huang Donglai and his brothers in heart also arrived.”
“Huang Donglai mainly came to help, {N•o•v•e•l•i•g•h•t} and the brothers mainly used helping as an excuse.”
“As a result, the brothers became more and more silent as they helped, because it seemed like they really were just tools for helping.”
“For example, Wu Chushu, still unwilling to give up, asked Shen Niangzi if she wanted to have dinner together at Wanchun Court. Guess what she said?”
“She said she wanted to eat grilled skewers personally made by Li Mo!”
“Who can resist that?”
“The Junior Sister from the Hehuan Sect was even more excessive, calling him ‘little brother’ one after another, her voice making one’s bones melt. She also said that her dance, performed in a different costume, would give a completely different feeling, but only Li Mo could watch it in her room.”
“Li Mo said the gathering was open to the public of the entire Dijin, and even the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths.”
“So, dancing for everyone to see would be good enough.”
“Later, the beauties started to get a bit competitive. This was probably a kind of herd mentality.”
“‘They all act indifferent; if I approach him, wouldn’t I appear lesser?’ ”
“‘Everyone is snatching; if I can snatch him, it shows I’m stronger than them.’ ”
“The brothers were the former.”
“Xiao Li was the latter.”
“However, Qianlong First’s positioning was still excellent, managing to remain untouched, dodging all the advances from the hall full of beauties.”
““I need to finish arranging things quickly...””
““It’s already like this today, what will tomorrow be like?””
“Li Mo was a little glad that the Ice Cube hadn’t come.”
“Otherwise... the vinegar from Nine Heavens and Ten Earths and Buyun Tower would be in danger!”
