bayedsolid Chapter 145 Jiaming
Chapter 145 Jiaming
At that moment, a man with brown hair and wearing clothes with a lion-like beast pattern walked in. He quickly glanced at everyone in the room, then chuckled and said, "Oh, we have distinguished guests visiting our home! I'll come back later." Before he finished speaking, he turned and was about to leave.
However, Uncle Ye who was standing by was quick-witted and called out to Jiaming who was about to step out of the door: "Jiaming, why are you escorting the caravan again!" There was a hint of blame and helplessness in his words.
Hearing his father's call, Jiaming stopped, but did not look back. He just casually replied, "Oh, Dad, don't worry, I'll be back later." After that, he quickened his pace, as if he was afraid of being detained by his father, and hurriedly "escaped" from the scene.
Uncle Ye sighed helplessly as he watched Jiaming's back gradually recede. The originally lively atmosphere suddenly dropped to freezing point, and for a moment the entire room fell into silence.
Seeing the awkward situation, Xin Yang quickly spoke to break the silence: "Uncle Ye, I guess there's some misunderstanding between you and your son?"
Hearing this, a bitter smile appeared on Uncle Ye's face. He slowly shook his head and sighed, "I'm sorry to have embarrassed you two. This child is Jiaming, and he is my son. My Ye family has been engaged in the tea business for generations, and after years of ups and downs, we have accumulated such a prosperous family business. Jiaming only needs to abide by the law, listen to my arrangements, and have a good relationship with the tea merchants in Qiaoying Manor, and he will have no worries about food and clothing in this life. But he is extremely stubborn and has a special liking for the beast dance skills, completely disregarding family traditions. Look, in order to avoid me, he even found a job as a bodyguard. He is probably coming home this time to learn the beast dance, alas..." At this point, Ye De couldn't help but sigh again, his face full of worry.
After hearing Uncle Ye's words, Xin Yang wanted to offer some advice, but due to his status, he couldn't speak. After a moment of contemplation, he said, "Uncle Ye, perhaps Jia Ming has his own ideas. Beast dance is also a traditional culture, and perhaps he can find his own value in it. Besides, being a bodyguard can also help him hone his abilities and courage. Don't worry too much. Perhaps you can find an opportunity to have a good talk with him and understand his true thoughts."
Linghua also whispered in agreement, "Yes, Uncle Ye. Young people our age all have their own pursuits, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. We should find some time to sit down and talk about it."
After hearing what the two said, Uncle Ye's expression eased a little, but he still said with some concern: "It would be great if he really had a serious pursuit like you two. Tell me, what future does the job of a bodyguard have? Besides, being a bodyguard is very risky. I only have this one son. If something unexpected happens during the escort, how can I survive alone? Besides, there is the Qianyan Army now. If the current situation continues, their escort agency will have to close sooner or later. What's more infuriating is that he also likes animal dance. Being a bodyguard can at least make a living. What's the point of this animal dance? Can he support himself?" After all, Ye De shook his head and sighed, his face full of helplessness and sadness.
Xinyang smiled and said, "Uncle Ye, you're just too concerned. As you said, the Thousand Rocks Army is growing bigger and bigger. The number of treasure-stealing groups and monsters in Liyue will only decrease, and their escorts will be safer. And as for the beast dance, think about it, this lion dance has been passed down in Liyue for thousands of years. How can we ruin something that has been passed down for thousands of years? I believe Jiaming is a responsible person. Let's find a time to have a good talk."
Uncle Ye sighed and said, "Then I'll listen to you. When he comes back, I'll have a good talk with him."
After hearing what Uncle Ye said, Xinyang and Linghua immediately said that they would make a few cups of milk tea for Uncle Ye to try.
After the milk tea was ready, Jiaming went home. This time, Jiaming was followed by a woman who was dressed luxuriously and had an elegant temperament.
"Hey, are you two still talking to dad?" Jiaming asked.
"No, just chatting." Xinyang replied.
"Dad, let me introduce you. This is Lord Ningguang from Tianquan Star, one of the Seven Stars of Liyue." Jiaming stepped aside.
When Uncle Ye heard the well-known name "Tianquan Xing Ningguang", he was suddenly shocked and a look of astonishment appeared on his face. He did not dare to be negligent in the slightest and hurried forward to greet him, while clasping his hands together and preparing to perform a great salute.
However, before Uncle Ye could complete his gesture, Ningguang quickly extended a delicate hand and gently stopped Ye De's arm as he was about to salute. She said softly, "Boss Ye, you're truly too polite. There's no need for such formalities. I'm here today simply to buy some high-quality tea."
Uncle Ye was flattered upon hearing this and said hurriedly, "Oh my! It is truly my honor to have Lady Ningguang visit my humble abode! Just a few drops of tea leaves are nothing to be proud of. As long as Lady Ningguang likes them, I will give them to you!"
Faced with Uncle Ye's enthusiasm and generosity, Ningguang smiled faintly and gently waved her hand, declining. She responded, "Boss Ye, you're too kind. In matters of business, fair dealing is the norm. I will pay you the full price and will never let you suffer a loss. Also, please stop calling me 'Sir.' Jiaming has repeatedly escorted various items for the Qun Yu Pavilion, tirelessly and wholeheartedly. To me, he's long been a trustworthy friend. Addressing him as 'Sir' would seem a bit awkward."
As she spoke, Ningguang's gaze inadvertently swept over Xinyang and Linghua, who were standing nearby. A hint of curiosity flashed in her eyes, and she asked, "Are these two guests of Boss Ye's?"
Uncle Ye quickly stepped forward and replied respectfully, "These two promising young men are interested in opening a shop called... uh, I think it's called a 'milk tea shop.' They came here hoping to discuss related cooperation matters with me."
Ningguang's beautiful eyes lit up brightly upon hearing this, as if she had discovered something new and interesting. She exclaimed in surprise, "Oh? A milk tea shop! Could it be that you are Ganyu's junior brothers and sisters?"
"That's right, Senior Sister Ganyu mentioned us?" Xinyang responded with a smile, a hint of surprise in his eyes.
"Of course! Ganyu has been talking about your milk tea shop every day these days. She keeps saying, 'Her junior brothers and sisters are going to open a milk tea shop, and we have to quickly complete the relevant procedures, and we must not delay them.' There are really very few things that can make Ganyu care so much. I was very curious at the time: what is this milk tea that makes Ganyu care so much, and I didn't expect to run into you two here today." Ningguang's face was full of smiles.
Hearing this, Xinyang felt a surge of warmth in his heart, and he quickly said, "Oh, thank you so much, Senior Sister Ganyu! After our milk tea shop officially opens, I sincerely hope that Lady Ningguang will come and taste it in person."
At this moment, Uncle Ye suddenly pointed at the cups of milk tea on the table and suggested with a smile, "Hey, look, isn't some milk tea already brewed? This is a great opportunity to try it and see how it tastes."
However, Xin Yang quickly waved his hand and explained, "Uncle Ye, you may not know this, but these milk teas are a new variety. They're just experiments we've made. Right now, their taste isn't very stable, so we can't guarantee their quality yet... But if Ningguang wants to try it right now, I can make some regular milk tea."
Ningguang picked up a cup of milk tea from the table and examined it carefully. "Don't bother. I'll be the first experimenter."
Ningguang took a sip of her milk tea. At that moment, her eyes widened slightly, a hint of surprise visible. The unique taste and aroma of the milk tea spread across her tongue, a unique flavor lingering in her mouth.
After a moment, Ningguang put down her cup and said with a smile, "This milk tea truly has a unique flavor. It's rich, and the aroma of milk and tea blend perfectly. It's quite novel. I'm sure it'll be loved by many people when you officially launch it."