??Chapter 34: Chapter 31 Decency_1
Chapter 34: Chapter 31 Decency_1
Feng Yi needed to maintain tight control over his poison glands, executing two steps concurrently.
First, he must ensure that the poison glands did not store any poison. Nowadays, electrical appliances emphasized instant heating, and his poison glands had to adopt an “instant poison” chanism too, to release the poison instantly when needed without any leakage when not!
Second, control should not be limited to the poison glands and adjacent muscles but also extend to the poison ducts. This way, even if the poison glands stored poison, external forces wouldn’t be able to cause it to discharge easily!
He managed to attack the problem from both sides without contradiction!
With such a dual approach, he was as stable as an ox!
Feng Yi was very satisfied with his thod of controlling his poison glands and didn’t need to worry about accidentally injuring his friends while dining anymore.
For instance, how many of us would still fear snakes if they lost their fangs? Except for the larger species, most of them would pose no threat; those bitten would just need to prevent bacterial infections rather than use anti-venom serum.
Feng Yi certainly didn’t consider himself a snake, but by comparing, wasn’t the control over his poison glands making him no different from his forr self?
He wondered if his evolution had stabilized yet…
Then Feng Yi rembered Mute Uncle’s ntion of “a month’s ti.” Had evolution been completed?
However, according to the butler’s words, evolution definitely wouldn’t last such a short ti.
Does that an that subsequent stages of evolution wouldn’t involve any noticeable pain?
While pondering where the next stage of evolution might take place, Feng Yi received a new ssage alert. It was from Lu Yue.
Without seeing that na, Feng Yi might have almost forgotten about him. He hadn’t followed up on the incident with Lu Yue’s fake leather bag and counterfeit watch and had lost touch with him afterward.
This ti, Lu Yue contacted him to invite him for a al and chat, aiming to deepen their alumni relationship.
Feng Yi accepted. He also guessed that behind this thank-you, there surely must be sothing else.
Tea at two-thirty in the afternoon followed by “a chat,” extending the conversation until it was ti for dinner around five or six. Considering Lu Yue’s busy schedule, how significant the matter had to be to free up such a long period?
But then Feng Yi thought it could also be an opportunity—perhaps a major deal was on the horizon!
In the afternoon, Feng Yi arrived punctually at the tea house Lu Yue had ntioned. Compared to Wu Ji’s down-to-earth, everyday shop, this one boasted understated luxury.
After giving Lu Yue’s na, Feng Yi was led to a private tearoom where Lu Yue was already waiting.
“The afternoon tea here is quite nice. There’s a… a certain famous celebrity who ca here for afternoon tea and even showed it off on social dia,” Lu Yue said with a smile.
He had researched Feng Yi’s past and knew that Feng Yi had once planned to enter the entertainnt industry, so he wanted to give an example that would resonate with Feng Yi. However, after starting his sentence, he couldn’t rember the celebrity’s na; he barely followed the entertainnt industry himself, and with many unfamiliar newcors, he couldn’t match nas to faces unless he was looking for brand ambassadors. Besides that, he wouldn’t bother to rember.
But that didn’t matter!
Choosing this place was for two reasons: first, the taste here was acceptable, and the establishnt’s quality suited everyone from n and won to the elderly and children. Second, and most importantly, the place offered good privacy, conducive for discussing matters. Even their nus were handmade, not the trendy electronic versions.
For discussing matters, the fewer electronic devices, the better he felt.
As for the afternoon tea…
He seldom had the luxury of ti for leisurely afternoon tea unless it was work-related.
He handed Feng Yi an exquisitely crafted nu: “Don’t be shy with your order!”
Feng Yi was anything but shy, placing his order from the nu. Lately, he had used his poison a bit too often in his efforts to gain control over his poison glands and felt quite hungry. The substantial al eaten at noon had already left his stomach empty.
Lu Yue glanced at the nu and saw that Feng Yi had ordered plenty, but his expression remained unchanged; whatever he thought internally, he kept up appearances. As for his own order, he chose milder teas and snacks.
There’s a saying, “Sweet with green, sour with red, sunflower seeds with Oolong tea,” suggesting ticulous pairing of teas and snacks at the tea table. Different teas complent certain pastries, and this establishnt’s good reputation among elites was not accidental.
Feng Yi, slling the tea fragrance and eyeing the snacks, felt a strong appetite. Of course, these days, he was always quite hungry.
Because they needed to discuss business and didn’t want to be disturbed, Lu Yue signaled for the tea-master to leave.
With that, there were just the two of them in the teahouse, a lot of pastries laid out on the table in front of Feng Yi, and in front of Lu Yue, a pot of green tea with a plate of unique and elegantly simple pastries.
Feng Yi glanced at Lu Yue.
Feeling oddly scrutinized by Feng Yi’s look, Lu Yue laughed and explained, “I’ve been feeling a bit ‘heaty’ recently, so I’m eating lightly.”
“…Uh-huh,” Feng Yi lowered his head, thinking: You call that light? You had beef vermicelli for lunch.
Although Lu Yue was very cautious about masking his scent and had even sprayed on so cologne, he couldn’t fool Feng Yi’s nose.
The person who had just had beef vermicelli and spicy blood curd this afternoon was now saying, “I’ve been feeling ‘heaty’ recently, so I’m eating lightly”?
Fine, light it is.
We are all dignified people here, no one is going to expose him to his face.
Lu Yue, unaware that his cover was blown, still wore a business-elite style genial smile. He took a sip of tea and said, “I haven’t heard from you lately, what have you been up to? If there’s anything you need help with, just say the word! Brother Lu has so clout in certain circles.”
“I’ve taken on a part-ti job recently,” Feng Yi said.
“What kind of part-ti job?” Lu Yue perked up, straightening himself. He was thinking, if Feng Yi needed help, he would lend a hand, repay a past favor, and also segue into the day’s main topic.
“Catching mice.”
“…”
A smile froze on Lu Yue’s face. This was a leap in keywords that was well beyond his professional capabilities.
But Lu Yue quickly resud a friendly smile, “Indeed, extermination companies are on the rise, with a large market demand, quite profitable.”
But that bit of profit was not sothing that Lu Yue cared for, nor did he find it dignified enough.
Feng Yi, thinking of the paynt he received the other day, nodded, “Indeed. Ten thousand per mouse.”
The hand that held Lu Yue’s teacup trembled, and the smile on his face almost collapsed.
Ten thousand per mouse?
Are the mice you’re catching made of gold or what!
During a rodent infestation, Lu Yue’s company also hired a professional top-notch extermination team, and although pricey, it was nowhere near ten thousand per mouse!
“How many people are in your team?” Lu Yue asked. If the team was large, each person’s share wouldn’t amount to much.
“Just . I take jobs as they co, it’s quite flexible.”
“Oh, hehe, I didn’t realize you had such a skill. I’d love to see it in action soti,” Lu Yue forced a laugh, intending to steer the conversation to the main business of the day.
Feng Yi picked up his chopsticks, “I can give a demonstration. Brother Lu, look, there’s a piece of sweet osmanthus cake on this dish.”
“There’s no need to rush, let’s first talk about…” Lu Yue opened his mouth to get to the main issue.
With a swift movent of Feng Yi’s hand, the piece of sweet osmanthus cake on the dish seed to teleport, appearing on his chopsticks.
Lu Yue: “…”
After Feng Yi stuffed the osmanthus cake into his mouth and finished eating, he saw Lu Yue still staring at him.
“Brother Lu, what were you saying just now?”
“…Let’s first talk about this ten thousand per mouse thing!”
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