Chapter 105 - 15. Lingering (2/2)
He Yi understood. The people at the banquet at noon were all-powerful figures, of course, they were also important figures.
“Don’t be nervous. They are all grandfather’s old subordinates and are very easy-going!” Yi Liangze introduced, “You’ve met grandfather Lu before! Last time, he went to the airport to pick you up!”
He Yi nodded one by one and asked the names and positions of the other chiefs so that she had a good idea.
After saying this, she saw that Yi Liangze seemed to want to say something but hesitated, so she couldn’t help but ask curiously, “What else do you want to say?”
Yi Liangze’s expression was a little unnatural. He hesitated for a moment and said, “The old chiefs all love tea, so… to give a grand reception, we have to serve a tea girl!”
When the word tea girl was mentioned, both of their hearts jumped at the same time. For a moment, the happy atmosphere was greatly reduced.
“I don’t need a tea girl anymore!” Yi Liangze felt like he had been bitten by a snake once and was afraid of a rope for ten years. “But when it comes to serving the chiefs, the standards are too low and I’m afraid I’ll neglect them!”
He Yi nodded slowly and said, “Just make the arrangements!”
*
The largest tea hall at the banquet was decorated luxuriously with a classical charm.
He Yi discovered that not only were there tea girls but there were also opera troupes. Because most of the old chiefs liked Beijing opera, Yi Liangze specially set up a stage in the Tea Hall and invited a group of Beijing opera troupes to perform.
The stage was performing a classic scene, and the conversation on the tea-table under the stage was even more intense.
He Yi and her two children became the focus of the entire scene. She knew that from now on, she and the children would stand together with Yi Liangze and be prosperous together.
The fragrance of tea curled up, and the sound of bamboo music filled the teahouse with a nostalgic ancient charm. It was a popular factor in the last century. The old people loved to enjoy themselves by drinking tea and listening to plays!
The new tea girl had the same appearance and age. She was skilled and knew when to advance or retreat. The tea she brewed was praised by all the guests present.
He Yi took a sip of tea and looked around. She felt that something was missing. “Why didn’t you light an incense burner?”
“Huh?” Yi Liangze didn’t understand what she meant.
He Yi pursed her lips and said, “I remember that you like to light that incense burner when you drink tea. The incense mist curls up and has a more artistic conception. Don’t the elders like it?”
“Incense burner?” Yi Liangze recalled carefully and said with certainty, “I never use that thing!”
He didn’t like it when it was smoky.
He Yi was stunned. “You never use an incense burner when you drink tea?”
Yi Liangze realized something and narrowed his eyes. “What’s wrong?”
He Yi Thought for a moment but didn’t say anything. “It’s nothing. Sit with the chiefs for a while. I’m going out for a walk!”
*
When He Yi left the tea room, she looked around. There was no incense burner around, which meant that an incense burner was not necessary when drinking tea.
There was a doubt in her heart that was slowly magnifying, forcing He Yi to find out the truth.
She came to the door of Yi Liangze’s exclusive teahouse, called for the foreman to open the lock, and walked in.
The furnishings inside were all the same as before. There was almost no change. It was just cold and quiet, which meant that the owner had not visited it for a long time.
He Yi walked around the teahouse but did not find an incense burner. This meant that Yi Liangze’s special tea room never had this thing!
She was afraid that she had missed something, so she called the head waiter again and asked, “Has young master Yi’s tea room used an incense burner?”
“Incense burner?” The head waiter was a little puzzled. When he understood what an incense burner was, he quickly answered, “No! Young Master Yi doesn’t have the habit of burning incense!”
“I remember that there was a small incense burner here!” He Yi pointed to the imperial consort’s bed near the window and said, “It was made of copper with the shape of a crane. It was very exquisite. Later, where did that thing move to?”
The foreman recalled in surprise for a long time and finally shook his head. “I… I don’t know… If Young Madam wants to check, we can take a look at the surveillance footage!”
*
A disturbing fact – the surveillance footage had been erased!
He Yi had not expected such an outcome! Thinking again, more doubts surfaced in her mind.
The surveillance video was erased. Was it an accident or was it intentional? If it was intentional, what was he planning? What was he trying to cover up?
Qing Xing was already dead. Did she hide the missing incense burner when she was alive, or did someone help her hide it?
*
Returning to the banquet’s tea hall, the guests chatted happily. Baby became a treasure that many grandfathers fought to hold. Wan Wan hid in Yi Liangze’s arms and only responded to the elders’ friendly teasing with a sweet smile.
One was soft and cute, one was lively, one was quiet, and the other was excited. These two children each had their own merits. He Yi looked at Baby and then looked at Wan Wan, and the corners of her mouth could not help but curve.
“Mother, come here!” Yi Liangze waved to He Yi.
He Yi walked over and sat down to chat with the elders. Wan Wan immediately slipped into He Yi’s arms from Yi Liangze’s arms.
This was the second time Mrs. Yang had seen He Yi. She said with a smile, “I like children the most, especially girls. It’s so sad under the knees. Wan Wan is so cute and quiet. Can I hug her?”
He Yi bent down and asked Wan Wan in his arms, “Wan Wan, Auntie Yang likes you very much. Can you go and hug her?”
Wan Wan hesitated for a moment, but she still obediently walked over and let Mrs. Yang Hug her
“Such a good baby!” Madam Yang was extremely fond of Wan Wan. She immediately took off a jade bracelet on her wrist and gave it to her as a welcome gift. “Come, sit beside Auntie. Whatever you want to eat, Auntie will hold it for you!”
Wan Wan was extremely polite and well-mannered. When Madam Yang helped her with the dishes, she would always say thank you. The leftover chicken bones, scraps, and the like would all be wrapped up in tissue paper to make it convenient for the waiter to come over and clean them up.
“As expected of a good seedling from a noble family’s daughter!” Mrs. Yang said to her, “To be able to raise such a child, you must have contributed a lot!”
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He Yi was a little embarrassed and said, “Although Wan Wan is quiet, sometimes I feel that… she’s too quiet. She is not too lively?”
This was a pain in He Yi’s heart. Wan Wan grew up by Chu Tianyi’s side and carefully looked up to others. A girl who was too sensible meant that the environment she was in was too harsh and would not allow her to make mistakes.
In comparison, she would rather have some of the wilfulness and stubbornness that a child should have.
But Wan Wan was never willful. She was a child who was so sensible that it made one’s heart ache.
“Although the child is quiet, she is very smart! Look at her big eyes,” Mrs. Yang praised confidently. “Just like her mother, she is an ice-cold and smart woman! She looks weak, but in fact, there are needles hidden in the cotton. No one dares to underestimate her!”