BXBX NOVEL Chapter 308: You, In Charge of Beauty Like a Flower
“Oh wow, a tiny grain got burned and it got you worrying, Third Brother, needless to say. You’ve been in Bailu Town for a few days already, when do you plan to return to Capital City?” Yang Ye broached the subject while smiling.
“The people and the land are exceptional in Bailu Town, so naturally, 1 want to stay for a few more days.” Yang Wang also responded with a smile.
“I also find the residents and the land outstanding. The Academy has so many students from all over Daqi. Under the tutelage of Master Gu, they have all become talented individuals. So, who among them caught your eye?”
At this, Yang Wang’s smile remained on his face, but his heart jolted.
Yang Ye was simply an idle prince, so it didn’t matter how long he stayed, but it was not the case for him.
The Emperor did not fancy ministers forming factions within the court. He, being the Minister of Revenue who holds significant power, and considering there were quite a few children of senior officials and future officials in the academy, if he stayed here too long, would the Emperor think that he was cultivating loyalists in secret?
“Forget about all these exceptional people and land talk, today we only discuss the harvest, let’s get going.” Principal Gu followed up, steering the conversation towards the feast with a laugh.
Yang Ye snapped his fingers, said with a laugh, “Exactly, no rest until drunk.”
Suppressing the odd feeling in his heart, Yang Wang also nodded with a smile, “No rest until drunk.”
Qiao Xiaomai.
It seems a swift battle is in order.
After exiting the Academy, Qiao Xiaomai and Tong Sanlang allowed Yang Ye’s men to go first, and they began to stroll around the town.
“Let’s go to Extreme Taste Residence.” Tong Sanlang suggested.
Qiao Xiaomai nodded.
They had been busy for so long, and the enticing aroma had been lingering in the air around them all the while, she was hungry now.
At Extreme Taste Residence, they got a private room on the second floor, ordered a few of the signature dishes, and started to eat at a relaxed pace.
“Later, 1’11 buy some dried abalone and scallops to bring home. That Buddha jumping over the wall dish, I want to try making it again.” Qiao Xiaomai said, “I can’t get enough of the smell, even when 1 made it before, it wasn’t even half as fragrant as this.”
“Just take it straight from the Extreme Taste Residence, put it on my account.” Tong Sanlang said.
“Ohoho.” Qiao Xiaomai couldn’t help but laugh, “Feels like I’ve latched onto a wealthy guy.”
“But isn’t it your grandfather who manages the accounts for Extreme Taste Residence? Isn’t this a bit inappropriate?”
“Once we get home I’ll talk to my grandfather about this. Truth is, I’ve been the one managing the ledgers for Extreme Taste Residence in Bailu Town, which allows me frequently visit under the guise of selling game. I’ve been working for free for so many years, now that there’s a girl I cherish, it’s time I start drawing a salary.”
Listening to this, Qiao Xiaomai looked at Tong Sanlang’s handsome face, the corners of her mouth involuntarily curling upwards.
“Being an unpaid laborer isn’t all that bad, you’re not really in need of spending money anyway.”
“Don’t 1 now have a place to spend money? Although 1 do have some loose change, it’s too scarce. 1 want to be able to buy you something every now and again.” Tong Sanlang looked up, his shiny black eyes focused on her, his face serious.
He handed over his private savings to Qiao Xiaomai.
And decided to give her his salary in the future as well.
But when he’s out with Qiao Xiaomai, he still wants to buy her something.
Yes, even if he were to hand all his money over to Qiao Xiaomai, when she wants to buy something, he still hopes to be the one who purchases it for her.
So, this means he needs to earn money, earn money, and earn more money.
In the past, without a reason to spend money, Tong Tiehu used his young age as the reason to limit his income. But unsurprisingly, the situation is different now.
The benefits he should get, must be realized!
Qiao Xiaomai held his gaze, her euphoric smile reaching her eyes as the corners of her mouth curled even more, forming two cute dimples on her cheeks. She said, her almond-shaped eyes curved like crescent moons, “It’s only a matter of doing the accounts; it shouldn’t earn you more than a few coppers anyway. In the future, you might as well just continue working for me.”
“I have skills, in the future, I will work and provide for our home, and you just have to continue being as beautiful as a flower..”