Zhao Ruge, who was wearing a brocade robe, was elegant and handsome. He stood at the entrance of the store and smiled as he looked at Bu Fang, who was curled up in a chair.
Bu Fang raised his eyebrows in surprise. He remembered this guy. He had tried to tempt him with crystals twice in the past, but was resolutely rejected each time. However, Bu Fang still remembered Zhao Ruge's appearance.
Bu Fang stood up from his chair, glanced at Zhao Ruge and simply asked, "What do you want?"
Zhao Ruge stepped into the store, shook off the snow on his body and let out a breath. Then, he sat down on a chair and glanced at the menu. After such a long time, the store seemed to have added quite a few dishes.
The delicious dishes cooked by Bu Fang involuntarily appeared in his mind. His stomach slightly growled and Zhao Ruge ordered a plate of Sweet 'n' Sour Ribs, improved Egg-Fried Rice, and a jar of Ice Heart Jade Urn Wine.
Bu Fang nodded his head, turned around and stepped into the kitchen to start cooking. Not long after, a rich aroma drifted out from the kitchen. The fragrance was incomparably rich, causing Zhao Ruge to sniff.
Not long after, Bu Fang's slender figure walked out from the kitchen with a dish in his hand and placed it in front of Zhao Ruge.
Zhao Ruge did not immediately start eating. Even though the dish was emitting hot steam and was continuously tempting the worm in his stomach, Zhao Ruge still endured it. His eyes landed on Bu Fang with a smile that was not a smile.
"Owner Bu, where's Xiaoyi? Did she not come today? "Zhao Ruge's tone contained a trace of ridicule.
Bu Fang expressionlessly glanced at him, then pulled out a chair and sat down in front of Zhao Ruge. He was neither fast nor slow, neither flustered nor flustered.
"She did not come today," Bu Fang simply said as his pitch-black eyes locked onto Zhao Ruge's face.
Zhao Ruge was incomparably calm. Even after being directly stared at by Bu Fang, his expression did not change in the slightest. After suffering so many setbacks in the store, this was the first time he felt as if he had the initiative and could face Bu Fang with a condescending attitude.
"Owner Bu, aren't you curious as to why she didn't come?" Zhao Ruge said with a smile.
This time, Bu Fang did not reply and only stared at Zhao Ruge. Zhao Ruge did not panic. With a faint smile, he removed the seal of the Ice Heart Jade Urn Wine and poured himself a cup of wine. The rich aroma of the wine immediately spread out and wrapped around the tip of his nose, causing him to reveal an intoxicated expression.
In the past, he firmly believed that the imperial palace's Bejewelled Nectar Wine was the best wine in the Light Wind Empire. However, ever since he drank the store's Ice Heart Jade Urn Wine, he was completely subdued by this fine wine.
"Owner Bu, would you like a cup as well?" Zhao Ruge politely asked as he waved the celadon cup in his hand at Bu Fang.
"Oh, wait." "Oh," Bu Fang softly replied. Then, under Zhao Ruge's awkward gaze, he stood up and walked toward the kitchen. After a while, he came out with a clean celadon wine cup.
"Fill it up, you're welcome," Bu Fang said.
Zhao Ruge was a little speechless as he looked at Bu Fang. "Can't you tell that I'm being polite? Given our relationship, would I ever treat you to a cup of wine? This wine is worth fifteen crystals per piece. Most importantly, there isn't much of it. "
Under Bu Fang's sincere gaze, Zhao Ruge could not bring himself to refuse to pour a cup for Bu Fang. Thus, he could only fill up Bu Fang's cup with a straight face.
Bu Fang picked up the celadon cup and took a sip of the wine. A hint of comfort appeared in his eyes.
Outside the store, it was snowing heavily and the cold air was howling. What a wonderful feeling it was to sit in the store and drink a mouthful of wine that warmed up one's body...
"Owner Bu, are you really not curious about why Xiaoyi didn't come?" Zhao Ruge asked again. He finished the wine in his cup and narrowed his eyes as he looked at Bu Fang.
"Why do I need to know..." Bu Fang glanced at him and placed the empty celadon cup on the table. He picked up the jar of wine and filled it up for himself as he indifferently said.
Zhao Ruge expressionlessly watched as Bu Fang drank the Ice Heart Jade Urn Wine he ordered. He suddenly felt a little sad. Why did he have to be so talkative?
"She's your employee! As an owner, don't you care about your employee? "Zhao Ruge said.
"I care very much," Bu Fang said.
"How do you look like you care?" The corners of Zhao Ruge's mouth twitched. He was a little speechless.
Bu Fang finished another cup of wine and a faint warm blush appeared on his fair cheeks. The alcohol was starting to take effect.
However, once he started drinking the Ice Heart Jade Urn Wine, there was a feeling that he could not stop. Therefore, Bu Fang poured himself another cup...
Zhao Ruge's eyes were about to spit fire as he looked at Bu Fang. "How much is this jar of wine? You've already drunk two cups and you still want to pour more! Do you have any shame?! "
Bu Fang placed the wine cup on the table and let out a long breath. Then, he said to Zhao Ruge, "I'm very concerned, but I'm not worried because you guys won't do anything to the little girl."
Bu Fang indifferently looked at Zhao Ruge. Zhao Ruge's pupils constricted as well. He did not expect Bu Fang to immediately guess that he was the one who kidnapped Ouyang Xiaoyi.
"Aren't you just trying to expose yourself by coming here to talk about this … However, I'm not worried because you guys won't dare to do anything to the little girl. You guys can't afford to offend the Ouyang family," Bu Fang said.
"Hahaha! Owner Bu, you're really insightful. Ruge, on the other hand, is being reckless. I wonder if Owner Bu is interested in joining forces with me? Now that the imperial city is in chaos, it's a good time to pick a side. As long as Bu Fang joins forces with me, I can guarantee that Bu Fang's Little Store will become the most famous restaurant in the entire imperial city and even the entire Light Wind Empire! "
Zhao Ruge's eyes suddenly became fervent as he stared at Bu Fang.
"Cooperate?" Bu Fang expressionlessly looked at Zhao Ruge.
"Not interested."
"Owner Bu, don't be in such a hurry to refuse. My father is the current Minister of the Left and he definitely has the ability to make Bu Fang's Little Store the number one restaurant in the Light Wind Empire. Owner Bu has a powerful puppet and a supreme beast as his companion. It would be easy for us to help one of them ascend the throne," Zhao Ruge said.
Bu Fang glanced at Zhao Ruge, shook his head, and poured himself another cup of wine. Just like that, the jar of Ice Heart Jade Urn Wine was emptied.
After finishing the wine, Bu Fang did not even reply to Zhao Ruge. He stood up unsteadily and slowly walked into the kitchen.
Silence was a form of rejection.
The fervent expression on Zhao Ruge's face gradually disappeared. Then, he calmly began to taste the Sweet 'n' Sour Ribs and Egg-Fried Rice. However, when he picked up the jar of Ice Heart Jade Urn Wine, he discovered that the jar was already empty...
At that moment, Zhao Ruge really wanted to smash the jar of wine onto Bu Fang's head. This guy was really impolite!
After he finished eating, Zhao Ruge left behind some crystals and left with a belly full of anger. He only drank one cup of the Ice Heart Jade Urn Wine that cost fifteen crystals per jar. The rest of the wine ended up in Bu Fang's stomach. How infuriating!
...
In the Zhao Manor, Zhao Musheng was wearing a large cloak made of crane feathers as he slowly walked through the garden of his home. However, there was indeed nothing beautiful about this silver-white garden.
A figure floated in and landed in front of Zhao Musheng. He respectfully said, "My lord, the secret letter has been delivered to the crown prince."
Zhao Musheng imperceptibly nodded his head. He raised his hand and a faint yellow stream of true energy floated in his palm, giving off a sense of tranquility and serenity.
"Very good. Has the young Duke Yang been captured?" Zhao Musheng simply asked.
"He has been captured and placed in the same room as Ouyang Xiaoyi," the figure respectfully replied.
Zhao Musheng lightly exhaled a breath of white air. The feather-like snowflakes fell on his palm and were stirred by the true energy on his palm. They were immediately shattered and dissipated.
Under that tranquil and peaceful true energy, there was actually a terrifying power hidden.
"With the young duke and the Ouyang family's girl, the crown prince will not be able to resist the temptation … The Light Wind Emperor, very good."
Zhao Musheng dispersed the true energy on his palm and slowly stepped on the snow as he left the garden. He left behind these meaningful words that lingered in the surroundings.
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