The country of T has a tropical monsoon climate, which is divided into hot, rainy, and dry seasons throughout the year.
In August and September, influenced by the southwest monsoon, the incessant rain prevails.
It took about half an hour to drive from the airport to the hotel in Manto Valley.
Jun Chi had gone to see Song Xiaoxiao, Jun Jiu stayed behind in the country to handle the business affairs of the companies Yan Yueqing was setting up, and accompanying him to T country this ti was Housekeeper Mu.
He had booked the presidential suite well in advance, a separate three-story villa by the sea with seven or eight rooms, arranged neatly and tidily.
When he opened the window, the salty sea breeze blew in, carrying the unique humidity of the rainy season, soothing one’s restless heart.
"I checked the weather forecast, the sun will co out tomorrow," Housekeeper Mu said as he brought over a pot of freshly brewed tea, "Master, this is a new pick from our tea garden."
Jun Lii took it and sipped a small mouthful, seemingly reminded of sothing, he lifted his lashes and said, "Yueqing likes this flavor."
"Of course, the old master has personally prepared it according to Young Master Yan’s taste," Housekeeper Mu replied with a smile, "He was almost on his way back to the country when he thought of Young Master Yan’s fondness for the fragrant tea in the garden and made a special trip to M continent."
"No matter how good the fragrant tea is, Yueqing is only five years old and should not drink too much. My father knows this, and although he dotes on him, he wouldn’t go too far... A special trip to M continent wasn’t for Yueqing."
Jun Lii looked at him calmly, "Uncle Mu, there’s a hidden aning in your words."
"Indeed, the old master has been tied up with other matters," Housekeeper Mu said with a smile, "But as to the specifics, I’m not sure, only that it might have sothing to do with your marriage."
The expression on Jun Lii’s face now was no different from that of an ordinary person being pressured to marry.
A face filled with helpless silence.
After a mont, he finally said, "I don’t want to tell him about Ah Xing’s matter..."
Housekeeper Mu nodded, "Given the old master’s temperant, once he knows you have plans for marriage, he would probably rush back imdiately."
Not just rush back, but he would barrage with questions non-stop, and might even ddle excessively by looking up information on the woman’s side.
Not to ntion Jun Lii was still on the path of pursuing Yueqing, just as their relationship was beginning to improve. A move like this from his father would definitely annoy her. Just the thought of clandestinely investigating could anger Yueqing if she found out, and she would likely be upset with him as well.
Housekeeper Mu had thought of this too, "So, I didn’t stop the old master from going to M continent. I even instructed Jun Yi to host him properly there, ensuring the old master has a thoroughly enjoyable ti."
Hosting properly...
Those four words carried significant weight.
Jun Lii laughed, "As long as he doesn’t co back, that’s all that matters. Uncle Mu, please help keep an eye on the rest."
The two planned thoroughly in the room.
Little did they know, at this very mont, the old master, Jun Yunfei, was secretly eting with two distinguished guests from the Jiang Family.
After communicating with Uncle Mu, Jun Lii’s gaze tenderly moved to the scene outside the window.
Yan Yueqing was building sandcastles with the children on the beach, the sea breeze rustling her hair, making her smile even more radiant and beautiful.
It took a while before she and the children returned to the room with a small basket.
The three of them poured out the collected shells on the table, creating a colorful and pretty layer.
Jun Lii, facing Yan Bao’s silent gaze, shalessly joined them with a plate of washed fruit in hand.
Yan Yueqing found two soft-bristle toothbrushes from the hotel and happily began cleaning the dust and dirt off the shells.
"These little shells can be strung into bracelets for Tang Tang..."
"Your great-grandfather likes bigger shells. These two odd-shaped ones, resembling corals, are quite nice..."
Yan Wang quietly handed his mother a small brush.
Suddenly, Yan Yueqing rembered, "This... couldn’t be Tridacna, could it? I recall it’s a second-level protected species in our country, right?!"
Jun Lii spoke up, "No, Tridacna generally grows among coral reefs or in shallower reefs. It’s thick and coarse, with a lot of huge bulges and grooves on its surface. The seashell you’re holding is unusually thin; it just resembles one sowhat."
"As long as it’s not that, we’re fine. I don’t want to end up in jail over picking up a pretty seashell."
Yan Yueqing held up the seashell with both hands, "It’s so beautiful~ Grandpa will definitely like it."
Jun Yan blinked, "Mom, should we brush inside the shell?"
"Go ahead and brush it." Yan Yueqing thought for a mont, "I just checked, and almost all the seashells we picked up are empty. If any are still alive, we’ll toss them into the tank to keep, and for the empty ones, we’ll open and brush inside."
It slt so strong.
Jun Yan obediently said, "Okay."
Yan Yueqing spoke as she pried open the seashell in her hand.
A mass of mud and decaying flesh poured out, and before Yan Yueqing could let go, Jun Lii had already taken the initiative, subrging it completely in the flowing water tank beside them.
Even Jun Yan, who always found his father hard to stomach, had to admit—his speed was so fast!
"Thank you," Yan Yueqing said, her face turning red for so reason as she whispered her thanks, looking down.
Jun Lii gently said, "No need to be polite."
Yan Yueqing picked up a Giant Phoenix Conch to clean, and once the brush was inserted, it t with considerable resistance.
Curious, she held it up to the light, "Strange, it seems like there’s sothing inside."
Jun Yan imdiately reached out, "Mom, let have a look~"
Taking the Giant Phoenix Conch in both hands, he peered closely, "It looks like there’s a pinkish thing inside."
As he spoke, he stuck his finger inside and fiddled around.
Yan Yueqing, being an adult, had fingers that were slim but not as thin as a child’s.
After Jun Yan took over, his fingers just fit inside, and after rummaging around for a while, he exclaid with surprise, "Aha! I got it out!"
In the palm of his hand, a beautiful pink pearl that seed to bear fla-like patterns shone brightly.
"Yan Bao, you’re amazing."
Jun Yan happily presented the pearl to his mother, "This pearl is so pretty, it would make a great necklace or brooch for mom~"
Yan Yueqing joyfully accepted it. The pearl was pink turning to red, but not as glaring as fire. Under the glossy oval shape, the lines were fine and soft, making it look extrely noble.
"This is a Conch Pearl, commonly known as a sea snail pearl. You’re really lucky," Jun Lii said with a gaze that ant you’re really lucky, "Out of fifty to sixty thousand sea snails, only one would yield such a sea snail pearl, and even fewer are suitable for making jewelry!"
"Really?" Yan Yueqing didn’t know much about jewelry.
Jun Lii explained, "Sea snail pearls grow within the Giant Phoenix Conch’s flesh, usually found when the flesh is removed. If the sea snail dies, the flesh decays, and the sea snail pearl is likely to slip out of the shell and fall into the sea."
"For so reason, even though the sea snail in your hand is dead and the flesh is all but gone, the pearl was just stuck in the tapering part of the spiral, not fallen out... And then it got washed ashore and you found it... Your luck is better than winning five million!"
Yan Yueqing understood, "Now that you’ve explained it, I really feel lucky."
She happily took out her phone, snapped a photo, and posted it on social dia, "Found this sea snail with my sons on the beach today, with a beautiful pearl inside~"
She rarely posted, and the last ti was during the reality show.
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