Chapter 602 Yang Huaixi's Explanation
Chapter 602 Yang Huaixi's Explanation
However, Yang Huaixi did not enter through the main entrance of the pub like ordinary guests. Instead, he turned around and took Wang Jianguo along the outer wall of the pub, crouching down and quickly coming to the back door.
The light at the back door was even dimmer. There was only a dim, swaying oil lamp hanging next to the door. The wick would occasionally emit a small spark, as if trying to dispel the darkness around it.
Yang Huaixi raised his hand and knocked on the door familiarly, his rhythm sometimes fast and sometimes slow, with a certain rhythm. The door opened with a creaky sound.
A young man stuck his head out, and when he saw it was Yang Huaixi, a smile instantly broke out on his face, and he was about to greet him.
Yang Huaixi made a gesture to keep quiet, and the waiter understood and stepped aside to let them in without any obstruction at all.
It seems that Yang Huaixi has a deep connection with this tavern.
They walked through a long and narrow corridor, with wine barrels and sundries piled on both sides. The air was filled with the rich aroma of wine and the smell of dampness and mold.
Then, Yang Huaixi led Wang Jianguo up the stairs. The wooden stairs creaked under their feet, and every step seemed to awaken dormant memories.
Coming to the second floor of the pub, it was much quieter than the noisy first floor.
Yang Huaixi walked straight to a secret room. The door of the room was closed tightly. There were some exquisite patterns carved on the door. If you didn't look carefully, you would not be able to find the existence of this door at all.
Yang Huaixi gently pushed open the door. The interior was decorated quite elegantly, with an antique carved round table, several chairs of different styles, and a few ink-and-wash landscape paintings hanging on the wall, adding a touch of literati atmosphere to the room.
Tea sets and some snacks had already been placed on the table, as if someone had specially prepared them for them.
Yang Huaixi asked Wang Jianguo to sit down, and he walked to the window, gently opened a corner of the curtain, and looked out.
After confirming that no one was following him, he slowly turned around and prepared to start this crucial conversation.
Yang Huaixi walked steadily to the old but spotlessly clean wooden tea table, on which was placed a set of quaint and elegant tea sets.
Teapots, purple clay teapots, and white porcelain cups are arranged in order. Under the candlelight, they glow with a warm luster, as if quietly telling the story of the past years.
Yang Huaixi stood still, his posture was straight and capable, and his gestures were full of skill. He raised his right hand slightly, and his slender and calloused fingers gently opened the lid of the teapot.
In an instant, a faint and elegant tea fragrance rose up, like a wisp of lively smoke, drifting slowly in every inch of space in the house, instantly dispelling the slight dull atmosphere remaining in the air and refreshing people's spirits.
He leaned forward slightly, his eyes focused and sharp, like an expert appraising treasures, and carefully selected a handful of tea leaves from the jar.
The tea leaves are emerald green in color and shaped like sparrow tongues. Each piece seems to have been carefully carved by nature, full of the essence and charm of life.
Then, he steadily poured the tea leaves into the purple clay teapot with gentle and slow movements, as if he was placing a fragile and rare treasure, for fear of disturbing these "elves" that were about to release their rich fragrance in the water.
Afterwards, Yang Huaixi picked up a copper kettle that had been heated to a scorching heat. The handle of the kettle had been rubbed to a shine, and it was flickering with warm light under the dim candlelight.
He shook his wrist lightly, the spout of the kettle rose slightly, and the boiling water poured down like a silver curtain, accurately pouring into the purple clay teapot.
In an instant, the tea leaves tumbled and stretched under the impact of boiling water, like a group of dancers awakened from their slumber, starting to dance happily and showing their charm to the fullest. For a moment, the house was filled with the fragrance of tea, which became more and more rich and mellow.
When the tea was brewed to perfection, Yang Huaixi picked up a clean white porcelain cup. The cup was as white as snow and looked even more elegant and noble under the candlelight.
He turned his wrist lightly and slowly poured the amber tea into the cup. The whole process was smooth and without any delay, like a carefully choreographed art performance.
Then, he held the teacup in both hands and walked steadily to Wang Jianguo, with a slightly reserved but extremely sincere smile on his face. He gently placed the teacup on the table in front of Wang Jianguo and said:
"Brother, you and I are destined to be together. Don't take what happened outside just now to heart."
"It's not that I don't want to tell you about our situation. To be honest, even if I deny it now, I'm afraid you will still be suspicious and won't believe it easily."
After saying that, he straightened his back slightly, looked through the window, and gazed at the dark night sky in the distance, as if his thoughts were drifting away with it.
After a long while, he slowly withdrew his gaze and continued with a serious expression:
"Yes, my brother does have skills. His skill in making medicine is unparalleled."
"We two were forced to come to this black market to make a living."
"Over the years, my two brothers have been working in this black market and have met many talented people."
"But it's really rare to find someone as young as Dou'er who is proficient in pharmacology and can make medicines that are beyond the reach of others."
"But it is precisely because of his special talent that he is easily targeted by others, just like possessing a treasure."
"You and I both know what this black market is. It is a hodgepodge of people from all walks of life. If you are not careful, you will be killed."
"So I had no choice but to sell some common secret medicines on the black market. This way I could support my brother and me without arousing suspicion from others."
"Once someone knows Dou'er's ability, they might resort to some shady tricks, either stealing his secret recipe for medicine, or framing us brothers."
"It's just to keep this money-making way for myself. It's related to our safety, so I can't tell you too much. I hope you can understand."
Yang Huaixi picked up his teacup and took a sip. The warm tea moistened his dry throat and calmed his mood a little.
He put down his teacup, looked at Wang Jianguo sincerely, and said firmly:
"But, you just said that you came here to ask for medicine for your friend. You came to this chaotic black market for your friend, willing to spend money and effort."
"Based on this alone, I conclude that you are a loyal and righteous person. In this world, people who are loyal and righteous are rare."
"Nowadays, everyone is calculating for their own interests. It is rare to find someone like you who is willing to go through fire and water for a friend. So I, Yang Huaixi, am willing to make friends like you."
Yang Huaixi folded his hands, leaned forward slightly, with a hint of anticipation on his face.
"There are too many hardships and unspeakable secrets behind the story between me and my brother. Some things are not the right time to talk about them. I will tell you slowly when I have the chance, but I really can't tell you now. I hope you can understand."
His eyes seemed to convey a kind of trust to Wang Jianguo, hoping that this friendship that had accidentally sprouted in the black market would be able to thrive in the baptism of wind and rain.
Just like the fragrance of tea in this house, it becomes more mellow and long-lasting.