AWB Chapter 557 Xie Jue's Route: I'm Going to Find Him
Chapter 557 Xie Jue's Route: I'm Going to Find Him
The next day.
As Qin Jiuwei added soup to Xie Jue's bowl, she said softly, "Don't just keep running around to the shop these next few days, or you'll ruin your health by going hungry."
Xie Yanli said, "Your mother is worried about you, so you need to take good care of yourself."
Xie Jue smiled, picked up a piece of lotus root with osmanthus flowers with his chopsticks, and placed it in Qin Jiuwei's dish. "I know."
Over the years, under the tutelage of Qin Jiuwei and Xie Yanli, Xie Jue has become more composed and steady.
The ten shops that Qin Jiuwei and Xie Yanli gifted to her when she was five years old have now increased fifteenfold, spreading throughout the Great Jin Dynasty as restaurants, silk shops, and cosmetic shops, and are even more renowned in the capital.
He has managed things very smoothly over the years. He personally oversees the affairs in the capital, while his trusted confidants manage the branches in other places. He settles accounts every six months and sends discounts every quarter.
As they were eating, hurried footsteps sounded outside, and a servant in blue rushed in, bowing at the door and saying, "Young Master, something has happened at Fuyu Tower."
Xie Jue paused, looked up at him, and asked, "What is it?"
“A very strange thing has happened at Fuyu Tower. The manager couldn’t solve it, so he came to you for help.”
Xie Jue frowned slightly after hearing this, put down his chopsticks, and stood up.
Seeing his expression, Qin Jiuwei immediately looked helpless. "You child, you haven't finished eating yet, and you're in such a hurry to go out."
It's always like this; whenever there's something going on at the shop, he doesn't even eat, he's just focused on dealing with it.
Without turning his head, Xie Jue said, "There's been a bit of a problem at Fuyu Tower. I'll go take a look."
"Can't you finish your meal first?" Qin Jiuwei called out to him. "At least eat those two buns before you leave."
Xie Jue paused for a moment, then turned around, sat down, and ate the remaining two buns one after another in one go.
After finishing his meal, he stood up, cupped his hands in greeting, and said, "Mother, I'm off now."
Floating Jade Pavilion.
As soon as Xie Jue stepped inside, the shopkeeper quickly came to greet him and said in a low voice, "Young master, you've finally arrived."
As he spoke, he led Xie Jue inside, explaining the whole story along the way.
"A few days ago, we hired a new servant. He was handsome and hardworking, but this morning we discovered that he was actually a woman disguised as a man."
"But Fuyulou always employs men as servants, and I dare not make decisions on my own. But she begged me not to send her away, saying that she had a brilliant idea that could double Fuyulou's business. I thought she was clever, so I let her try it. Unexpectedly, it really worked."
Xie Jue raised an eyebrow. "What did she do?"
"I can't quite put my finger on it, but it tastes really good. You'll know once you've tasted it, young master."
Xie Jue was led by the shopkeeper into a quiet, elegant room.
A woman dressed in coarse cloth stood to one side, her hair slightly disheveled and draped over her shoulders. She had delicate features and slightly tanned skin, yet she still looked clean and neat.
Several porcelain cups were placed on the table, the liquid inside was light in color, milky white, and had a faint fragrance.
The shopkeeper stood to the side and greeted, "Young master, this is the young lady. What she made is on this table. Young lady, please tell me, what is this?"
The woman pursed her lips and said softly, "This is my homemade milk tea, made by boiling tea leaves, sugar, and milk together."
"Yes, yes!" The shopkeeper nodded repeatedly. "That's it... milk tea. The name is strange, but the taste is really good!"
Xie Jue remained calm.
When you're out on business, you must maintain a serious demeanor in front of your subordinates. This is how you gain authority and prevent them from thinking you're easy to talk to.
He picked up a glass and took a small sip.
It has a smooth and mellow taste, with a slightly astringent tea aroma followed by a rich milky aroma and moderate sweetness. It slides down the throat smoothly and is quite refreshing.
"not bad."
The shopkeeper breathed a sigh of relief and smiled in agreement.
Xie Jue put down his cup and looked at the woman. "What's your name?"
The woman paused for a moment, then whispered, "My name is Lu Xinghe."
She twisted the corner of her coarse cloth garment between her fingers, her expression clearly showing her extreme nervousness.
After a moment, seemingly unable to hold back any longer, she pleaded, "Young master, please don't kick me out. I really didn't mean to deceive you..."
The mere mention of this made Lu Xinghe want to cry. What terrible things had she done to deserve this?
I just had an extra glass of milk before bed, and when I woke up I found myself in this strange, fictional ancient world!
Moreover, they came dressed up without even an identity.
With no other option, she had to find a job to support herself.
Who would have thought that he would be discovered while dressed as a woman!
Lu Xinghe's heart was pounding like a drum, and she was filled with anxiety when she suddenly heard him say, "I won't send you away."
She froze, looked up, and stared at him in disbelief.
“But you’ll have to make a few more cups,” Xie Jue said calmly.
Neither my mother nor Gao Wanzhi have ever tried this stuff before; I think they'll like it.
Lu Xinghe's eyes lit up instantly, and she nodded repeatedly, "Yes, yes! Don't worry, I'll definitely do a good job!"
The eldest princess's mansion.
Gao Wanzhi was sitting in front of the dressing mirror, lazily yawning.
The maid behind her was skillfully combing her hair with gentle movements.
Last night she read a storybook until very late, and then she had a very strange dream about Xie Jue.
In her dream, she and Xie Jue stood very close, so close that they could almost feel each other's breath. The next moment, Xie Jue suddenly lowered his head...
The thought of this made Gao Wanzhi's face turn bright red.
The two maids behind him saw this and found it strange.
"Did you apply rouge to the princess?" one of them asked quietly.
The other one shook his head. "No."
"Why is the princess's face so red?"
Gao Wanzhi, blushing because of Xie Jue: ...
At this moment, a maid lifted the curtain and came in, "Princess, Young Master Xie has sent someone to deliver something."
Gao Wanzhi, who was initially a little embarrassed, immediately sat up straight upon hearing this. "What did you send? Bring it in quickly!"
Before long, a maid carefully brought in a lacquered box, gently lifted the lid, and a warm, sweet aroma wafted out.
"what is this?"
Gao Wanzhi took one of the porcelain cups with a puzzled look, took a small sip, and her eyes widened instantly.
It is fragrant and smooth, with the crispness of tea and the warmth of milk, sweet but not cloying, and with a long-lasting aftertaste.
She had never tasted anything like this before, and couldn't help but take another sip, exclaiming in amazement.
"It's delicious! What is this? Did Xie Jue make it?"
The maid replied with a smile, "This servant does not know, I only know that it was sent by Young Master Xie."
Gao Wanzhi held the cup, her lips curving upwards involuntarily.
"Prepare the carriage, I'm going to find Xie Jue!"