The Cold Door Hero

Summary

Li Yan Qing, now a local tycoon, has seen significant success with his grain merchant business, Li Ji Liang Hang, which has grown its assets considerably over five years. Despite being classified as small to medium-sized in the capital, they have established a foothold in the industry. Li Yan Qing's personal wealth has also increased, allowing him to build a larger home and hire staff, including a cook named Aunt Ju. One day, he receives a visit from Zhang Ping, who offers his daughter, the Magpie, as a maid for a high price. After negotiating, Li Yan Qing agrees to pay one hundred taels of silver for her, feeling compassion for her situation. The chapter highlights Li Yan Qing's prosperous life, the struggles of those around him, and the complexities of social and familial dynamics in their community.

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