97: Chapter 25 The Beautiful Woman at Zi Rank Level 8 (Part 1)_1 97: Chapter 25 The Beautiful Woman at Zi Rank Level 8 (Part 1)_1 “You…” Sura’s plain face flushed with a reddish hue as he looked at Ye Yinzhu, unable to utter a word for a moment.
He realized that his heart was beating fiercely, and nothing else around him mattered.
In his mind, there was only the sentence Ye Yinzhu had just said.
“Hey, snap out of it.
The stuff in your pot seems to be burning,” Ye Yinzhu tapped on Sura’s forehead.
“Ah—my ribs.” Sura exclaimed and ran toward the kitchen with Angel’s Sigh.
While busying himself, he called out, “Yinzhu, I’ll take this gift.
But don’t you ever expect me to wait on you for life.
We’re friends, after all.
What’s yours is mine.”
Ye Yinzhu chuckled and said, “Suit yourself.
As long as you don’t charge me any mission later, it’s fine.” Actually, all of his scant savings were with Sura, so it was only too appropriate to spend them on himself.
The weather was getting colder day by day, and only the bright midday sun still brought a feeling of warmth.
Ye Yinzhu and Sura had no classes that afternoon, and after lunch, they headed straight for Milan City.
It had been two days since Yinzhu last visited Floating Orchid Villa.
Now that the petition had ended, it was the perfect time to return to work.
“Yinzhu, do you know?
In the past few days you haven’t been to Floating Orchid Villa, countless people have been asking the waitstaff about you,” Sura said with a smile.
Ye Yinzhu naively asked, “Asking what?”
“Idiot, of course they’re asking why you haven’t been there.
We could only tell them that you asked for leave.
I didn’t expect you to be so popular.
But, you really do play the zither well.
It’s good that Anya told all the waitstaff not to reveal that you are a Milan student.
Otherwise, you wouldn’t have a moment’s peace at the academy.
From what I’ve observed, even though Floating Orchid Villa is in a secluded location, the people who e there for tea are all of quite distinguished status, and they are all nobles.”
“Sura, you know so much.
It seems like there’s nothing you don’t know,” Ye Yinzhu looked at him with some envy.
Sura said proudly, “Of course.
You think everyone is a little dummy like you?”
“Am I little?
I’m a lot taller than you,” Ye Yinzhu pointed out, standing a good half-head taller than Sura.
“What’s the use of being tall?
You ought to call me Teacher Sura, you see, I’ve taught you so much.”
Ye Yinzhu said in surprise, “Isn’t it only older people who can be teachers?
Sura, could it be that you’re not as young as you look, and actually you’re already…”
“You?
You’re really killing me here.
The acplished one is the teacher; don’t you understand that concept?”
“I don’t understand.”
Sura was at a loss for words.
When the two arrived at Floating Orchid Villa, the place hadn’t opened for business yet, and upon entering, they ran into Dida.
Since starting to work here, both Sura and Ye Yinzhu were quite popular.
Ye Yinzhu naturally for his exceptional zither playing.
As for Sura, he was quick in his tasks and meticulous which earned him the care of the other waitstaff.
Perhaps because the ine of the waitstaff here was all rather good, there were few if any disputes among them.
“Yin Zhu, you finally made it.
If you were any later, I swear those customers would have made me deaf with their questions,” Dida joked with Ye Yinzhu as he invited them in.
Sura glanced at Yin Zhu and said, “I’m going to change into my work clothes, you go on up.
I’ll bring you some tea later.”
“Okay,” Yin Zhu replied, heading upstairs to his special spot for playing the piano, acpanied by Dida.
“Big Brother Dida, I’m really sorry.
There was something at the academy these past few days, so I…”
Dida smiled and said, “No problem.
The boss said that you should take care of what you need to and not worry about here.
Besides, your pay is calculated on a daily basis.
But I’ve noticed the boss really likes your piano pieces.
Every time you play, the boss sits alone at the top of the stairs on the third floor and watches you all afternoon.
Of course, we all love your piano music as well.
It’s absolutely intoxicating.”
As they talked, Ye Yinzhu had reached his special spot.
When he sat down, Dida lowered the gauze curtain, so nobody from the outside could see him.
Ye Yinzhu liked this, as it helped him play the piano without any disturbances.
Behind him stood the huge ancient tree, and whenever he sat there, he felt as if he could sense the heartbeat of the tree.
The fresh air and weling sensation refreshed both his mind and body, allowing him to bring out the best in his music.
The bustling noises outside indicated that Floating Orchid Villa had begun business for the day.
It was at this moment that the curtain lifted slightly and Sura poked her head in.
“Here, drink some tea before you start.
Don’t work so hard.
Take a break after each piece.
Every time you play, it’s all afternoon.
Don’t your hands get tired?” Sura said with concern, placing the teapot and cup in front of him and pouring him a cup.
The tea was a light blue color, clear and sparkling, with a gentle fragrance that was refreshing.
“Sura, what tea is this today?
It’s different from the usual,” asked Ye Yinzhu as he took a sip.
The tea was a bit bitter, but the bitterness was followed by a touch of sweetness that lingered on the lips.
Sura blushed, thinking he was looking down, so Ye Yinzhu didn’t see, “This is Forget-Me-Nots, pure natural wildflowers.
They’re also a tribute to the Imperial Palace.
They can nourish yin and kidney, enrich blood, clear the heart, moisten the lungs, soothe the liver, support the eyes, and preserve beauty.
Drink up, it’s good stuff.
This tea is one of the most expensive kinds we have.
I brewed it secretly just for you.”
“Forget-Me-Nots, Forget-Me-Nots, what a nice name.
Sura, you’re not worried I’ll forget you, are you?
How could I.
We’re good brothers.
But you have a great memory, you’ve only been working here for a short while and you’re nearly an expert in floral teas,” said Ye Yinzhu while taking another appreciative sip.
Sura drew the curtain back in place and left with the tray, fearful that Ye Yinzhu would see her flushed face if she lingered any longer.
She pressed lightly against her chest, feeling her own rapid heartbeat, and wondered silently to herself why she had impulsively chosen that particular tea.
After drinking a cup of tea, Ye Yinzhu also began his afternoon performance.
It was still the Haiyue Qinhui Zither, and one soul-stirring zither piece after another poured out from his eight fingers.
Those who had heard him play before found something different in today’s music: it seemed less naive and more mature.
Little did they know, this was the evolution from Innocent Child Qinxin to the Brave Qinxin Sword.
Ye Yinzhu played on as usual, pletely immersing himself in the music as soon as he entered his own rhythm.
The advancement of his musical state, bined with today’s emotional leap stimulated by Cascade Beads, made his music even more enchanting and absorbing.
Even without a trace of Magic Power, every customer outside was captivated by the music.
No one spoke, only the occasional sound of cups clinking.
Whenever this happened, the person making noise would immediately meet with angry glares from the others.
The elegance of Floating Orchid Villa was invisibly elevated by Ye Yinzhu’s presence.
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