The Way of Spiritual Journey

Chapter 44, Rou'er visits.

Three days passed in the blink of an eye, and Wangcai Cooperative finally ushered in its glorious moment of dominating the market.

Early that morning, Li Lang opened the gates of the shrine wide and personally led the Crouching Dragon, the Phoenix Chick, and the Four Heroes of Langshan to stand at the entrance, ready to give a grand welcome to the first distinguished guest.

"Brother Lang, something's not right. It's been ages, and not a single person has shown up. Did those two old guys trick us?" After a long while, Wolong's legs were aching from standing, and still no one had arrived. He couldn't help but start complaining.

"No. Let's wait a bit longer." Something was definitely not right. Li Lang frowned. Logically, this shouldn't be the case.

"They're here, they're here!" Fengchu, with his sharp eyes, immediately spotted the carriage appearing at the street corner.

"Clatter, clatter." The carriage slowly approached and came to a steady stop in front of the cooperative.

The carriage curtain was lifted, and the coachman helped a young woman gracefully down.

The woman's black hair was tied up high, and her white dress reached past her ankles. The dress was embroidered with lotus flowers, which were depicted as delicate and graceful. When she arrived, every gesture she made was elegant, and every smile and frown revealed her charm.

Upon seeing this, all seven men widened their eyes.

"Hehehe." The woman couldn't help but cover her mouth and laugh when she saw the seven lecherous men.

"Young master, if you are not frivolous, what do you seek?" the woman asked with a smile. Her voice was sweet and clear, like the nightingale's song, and when it first entered the ear, it was like a tickle to the heart.

"Hehe. Miss Rou'er is teasing you." Li Lang blushed at the laughter, then chuckled and said, "Miss, you are truly a rare and honored guest. Please come inside."

"Fatty, bring tea, the best tea!" Li Lang welcomed Rou'er into the inner room with great enthusiasm. He felt no qualms about dealing with such a beautiful woman.

As the saying goes, a woman will feel a certain way depending on a man's attitude.

"Think back to that day, Young Master Bulang wouldn't even taste my young lady's tea. What's wrong with him today?" Li Lang's attitude amused Rou'er. Although her smile remained unchanged, her beautiful eyes held a hint of teasing.

"Ahem, this." Upon hearing this, Li Lang's lips curled slightly, but he didn't stop. He picked up the freshly brewed tea and handed it to Rou'er. "Longjing tea is rich and flavorful, and Biluochun tea is refreshing and intoxicating. Please try some, Miss Rou'er."

Li Lang spoke eloquently and was extremely polite, showing no sign of looking down on her status as a maid, which made Rou'er feel very comfortable.

Rou'er's smile softened further. She picked up her teacup, took a small sip, and then put it down. "Young master is dashing and talented, and my young lady is even more beautiful and charming. They should be a match made in heaven. Why can't they..." Rou'er's true feelings were revealed, but she hesitated to speak.

"Alas, I do have some unspeakable reasons for what happened that day. I will personally visit Miss Mingyue another day to apologize." Li Lang did not want to dwell on the matter too much, so he had no choice but to lower his head and admit defeat.

"Alright, that's exactly what I've been waiting for, young master. My mistress and I will definitely welcome you with open arms in the future—" Upon hearing Li Lang's words, Rou'er's eyes lit up at first, then she blurted out the words. But then she realized that her choice of words was inappropriate and couldn't take them back. So she blushed and stopped abruptly.

"Hehe. Miss Rou'er, what brings you here today?" Li Lang chuckled and quickly changed the subject.

"Ah, I was so busy chatting with you that I almost forgot about Miss's important matter." Rou'er was also a shrewd person, and she quickly got back on track by following Li Lang's topic.

"In recent days, a product called Fragrant Jade Soap has been circulating wildly among the elite circles of the capital, with remarkably miraculous effects. Miss, being of noble birth, naturally wishes to try it as well, but despite numerous inquiries, she has been unable to find it. Today, she has received confirmation that this product was actually made by the young master himself, who specially sent me to purchase it. I wonder if the young master would be willing to part with a small amount?"

After Rou'er finished speaking, a smile appeared on her lips, showing both appreciation and anticipation.

"Hehe, this is indeed something I made. It's just a little trinket, nothing to mention. If Miss Mingyue likes it, I'll send someone to deliver it. In this sweltering heat, how could I trouble Miss Rou'er to make such a special trip? It's truly my fault!" Li Lang chuckled, his expression quite sincere as he spoke, every word seemingly coming from the bottom of his heart.

It's said that a man's words are deceitful, and they can deceive women because they are willing to. Sweet words are a pleasure and an enjoyment for them.

Rou'er's lips curled up, her smile widening, her eyes brimming with charm, and her bright, clear eyes seemed to hold a thousand enigmatic thoughts.

It has to be said that men are natural-born language artists when it comes to women.

Of course, in stark contrast to Rou'er were the Crouching Dragon and the Young Phoenix. Upon hearing Li Lang's words, they instinctively rolled their eyes, their lips twitching simultaneously, and a wave of nausea washing over them. Could this be any thicker?

"What are you all standing there for? Hurry up and get things for Miss Rou'er." Li Lang glared at the Crouching Dragon and the Phoenix Chick and said irritably.

Because of his large size, Wolong was a little slow to get up, and Fengchu beat him to it. The latter stood up in a flash and fled from this unbearable place like a rabbit.

"Speaking of which, I wonder where Miss Rou'er got the news that I have jade soap?" Li Lang turned around and asked casually.

"Hmph, Yun Ruoshui from Yunshang Pavilion came to my young lady yesterday to show off, saying that she has found her ideal husband, who is rich, talented, and, most importantly, considerate." When Li Lang asked about it, Rou'er's pretty face turned cold as she explained the reason.

"He's rich, that's true. But as for talent, that's another story. My young lady would never even give him a second glance, with his fat pig-like appearance. How could he possibly write poetry? However, if you were to say that the stunning 'Phoenix Seeking Its Mate' was written by you, my young lady would believe it."

After Rou'er finished speaking, she stared straight at Li Lang, trying to glean some clues from his expression.

Upon hearing Rou'er's words, Li Lang was taken aback at first, but then he quickly recovered. "Hehe, Miss Rou'er is joking. 'Phoenix Seeking its Mate'? What a nice name. It's the first time I've heard of it. I am not very learned and can't write any poetry." Li Lang shook his head and chuckled, his expression very natural. He absolutely could not admit to this.

"Hehe, young master is too modest. Did you sell some money again?" Rou'er, a former maid, was known for her quick wit. In the brief moment Li Lang was stunned, she had already gleaned the information she wanted.

Rou'er covered her mouth and chuckled, teasingly speaking, her bright eyes revealing a mischievous glint in her eyes, as if to say, "Hmph, just because you don't admit it doesn't mean I don't know!"

At this moment, Fengchu returned and handed the jade box to Li Lang.

"This is jade soap, refined from an ancient secret recipe. Long-term use will have unexpected and miraculous effects on nourishing and moisturizing the skin. Take it back, and Miss Mingyue will surely be delighted." Li Lang handed over the jade box.