Chapter 359 - Chapter 359: Chapter 359: Closing the Net_l (1/2)

Chapter 359: Chapter 359: Closing the Net_l

The waiter nodded repeatedly, “Yes, yes, yes, please be careful, sir.”

There were other patrons in the tea house at the moment. Some of them were dining, while others engaged in conversation.

But after the man walked in, many eyes turned to the disheveled merchant and the large box he brought with him.

Those who didn’t look directly, at least redirected their peripheral vision, seemingly interested.

The man then went up to the second floor with his box, heading towards the Tian room.

As he passed by the Di room, the man stopped and stomped thrice on the ground, allegedly to shake off the mud on his shoes.

Inside the Di room, Wei Ruo and Wei Jinyi sat facing each other at a table.

The table was set with tea and refreshments. The pair sipped their tea and ate their snacks in a leisurely fashion.

Upon hearing the regular rhythm of three stomps outside, Wei Jinyi and Wei Ruo exchanged a glance. They both understood the unspoken signal.

Then Wei Ruo cut a piece of cake and placed it on a plate in front of Wei Jinyi, “Brother, taste this cake I made.”

“Good.” Wei Jinyi said as he took a small piece into his mouth and tasted it carefully.

Wei Ruo cut another piece and put it on the plate next to her, “Brother Xiaoyong, you should try some, too.”

Xu Zhengyong was not in the mood to enjoy the cake like Wei Ruo and Wei Jinyi. He paced nervously around the room like an ant on a hot pot.

“Ruoruo, I can’t eat right now because I’m worried about what’s going on outside!” Xu Zhengyong said, pressing his ear against the door to eavesdrop.

It was very quiet outside, with the faint sounds of people going to and fro in the inn.

“Being anxious won’t help anything. What should come, will come, what should be avoided can’t be avoided.” Wei Ruo said, trying to comfort him.

Hearing nothing, Xu Zhengyong returned to the table, “You’re right, but I can’t just sit here and wait!”

“Then have something sweet maybe to relax and sooth your nerves. I made this Matcha-flavored cake using freshly ground matcha from this year’s tea leaves and fresh milk from this morning. It’s absolutely fresh.” Wei Ruo handed Xu Zhengyong a piece of cake with a smile.

“No thank you, I know your cooking must be delightful, but I’m really not in the mood right now.” Xu Zhengyong sighed in admiration of Wei Ruo and Wei Jinyi. “Ruoruo, Brother Wei; I really admire both of you for being so calm in such a situation.”

Wei Ruo said to Xu Zhengyong, “Since you have already reported the matter to the Seventh Prince, let him handle the rest. You Just need to arrest the culprits at the right time.”

Xu Zhengyong said, “Whenever I think of how much damage that bastard has caused to us, I just want to skin him alive and break his bones!”

“Alright, alright, you keep pacing. My brother and I will eat first.” Wei Ruo laughed.

Then Wei Ruo ignored Xu Zhengyong and continued to sip tea and nibble on treats with her brother.

After a while, footsteps could be heard outside the door again.

Someone knocked at the door of the neighboring Tian room.

Xu Zhengyong immeditaly went over to listen by the door.

“Sir, I’m here to serve your dinner.”

Then, the sound of the door opening, followed by the waiter entering the Tian room with food to serve.

Xu Zhengyong waited for the waiter to finish serving the meal and leave the room, but the footsteps did not come.

Xu Zhengyong immediately grew alert, turning to ask Wei Ruo, “Why hasn’t the server left yet?”

“Hmm.” Wei Ruo calmly took a sip of tea.

“Ruoruo, stop drinking your tea for a second and tell me!” Xu Zhengyong begged anxiously.