Chapter 258 The Mysterious Inn

The man in the blue robe frowned and said, "Why would she be so kind? Did she give you the money?"

The woman nodded: "Yes, she gave me the money. Not just a deposit, but all the money. This girl is so generous. Isn't she afraid I'll deny it? Luckily, we're not like that. You go back to your studies. I'll drop you off and come back."

Seeing his mother so happy, the man in the blue robe said nothing more and took the initiative to take over the embroidery work.

"Don't go, just rest at home. I'll deliver it to you, it's this address, right?"

The woman tried to snatch it back, but she was no match for her son's strength. Helplessly, she said, "Don't go. Your studies are more important. I can manage on my own, it's so close."

The man in the blue robe didn't say anything, but simply carried her away on his back. The woman knew that her son was worried about her, so she could only let him go, feeling both relieved and helpless.

When the man arrived at the destination, a butler opened the door. He handed over the items as requested and then returned.

Jiang Mi was unaware of these things. She strolled through the street and deeply realized a truth: good wine needs no bush.

Although this street is not located in the bustling part of the capital, it still attracts quite a few customers, many of whom come specifically because of its reputation. The prices here are not very high, but for Shushan County, they are already quite expensive.

Perhaps it was a good choice for her to open her shop here. As Jiang Mi looked around the shop, she also looked around at the customers who came to buy things. They were all dressed very well, some even very well-dressed, and it was clear at a glance that these people were either rich or noble.

These people probably came here because of its reputation.

Jiang Mi found a very secluded inn deep inside. When she arrived at the entrance, she was greeted by only a young boy.

"Sir, what do you need?"

The way this child asked the question was quite obvious. Normally, a shop would ask its customers what they need based on what kind of business they run. For example, they would directly ask the woman if she needed embroidery. But this child didn't ask carefully, as if the shop had everything.

"Do I have everything I want?" Jiang Mi asked, half curious and half teasing.

Xiao Tong thought about it seriously and said, "No, but we will try our best to meet the guests' requests."

"This is interesting." Jiang Mi found it very intriguing. Although she didn't know what was inside, she still wanted to go in and see for herself. Surely it wasn't a brothel?

"Then... do you have any good wine?" Although Jiang Mi had been taken by Huo Ran to the biggest restaurant to try the wine there before, the biggest restaurant doesn't mean the wine is the best.

"Of course, what kind of wine would you like? Our Daughter's Red wine sells very well."

Xiao Tong highly recommended it, and Jiang Mi was eager to know how it tasted compared to the ones at home, so she ordered it just as he suggested.

"Alright, then I'll give it a try. Since you recommend it so highly, it must taste excellent."

Xiao Tong wasn't particularly excited; he simply led Jiang Mi to a room and then went out to call for help.

Jiang Mi looked around the room, which was very elegant. It seemed that since it was her first time here, she had chosen a very understated room for her.

She opened the door. This was the second floor. Looking up, she saw that there were quite a few people in the backyard, but the noise was very quiet. She wondered if the people inside were speaking very gently and carefully, or if the doorman was very discreet.

A short while later, the boy arrived, and Jiang Mi discovered that a different boy was now greeting customers at the door.

"What kind of shop is this? Why don't you even have a signboard?"

The boy seemed used to this kind of question and patiently replied, "Actually, there used to be one, but then there was a heavy rain and a particularly strong wind, and it was blown to the ground. So my master simply stopped making plaques. Anyway, people who know this place don't need them."

Jiang Mi took the wine and smelled it. The aroma was much purer than that of her own restaurant. This Daughter Red wine had been treasured for at least several decades, and it was definitely very different from the one Zhang Min'en made on the spot.

"But what about new customers? Like me, it's my first time here, I don't even know what your shop does, I want to..."

"There must be many people who wouldn't dare to come in, right?"

Xiao Tong nodded: "You're right, but my master didn't open this inn to make money. It's just for leisure and to make friends. So, as long as we can meet the needs of our guests, we welcome anyone who asks."

So that's how it is. This is the first time Jiang Mi has encountered such a shopkeeper. It's really interesting. But I suppose the owner of this inn must be either rich or noble. Otherwise, what ordinary person would not be interested in making money but in the so-called making friends?

"So what else do you have at home besides food and drinks?"

After thinking for a moment, Xiao Tong said, "We can also make a deal. If you have any difficulties that my master can help you solve, then you will have to give something else in return for my master."

Jiang Mi immediately understood. Making friends was just a pretext for something else. The owner of this inn must have a very powerful background, otherwise he wouldn't dare to make such a big promise. Besides, others owed him a favor, and he would have to repay it sooner or later.

The boy continued, "However, my master is not short of money, so what I give in return must be something my master needs, otherwise my master may not agree to it."

This is truly a profitable deal; this person must be someone important.

"What if I just need to eat and stay at a hotel?"

The boy said, "Of course that's possible, but you'll have to pay for it. However, if you don't have much money, you can pay less. As I just said, my master wants to make friends and help others, so you can pay whatever you want."

Jiang Mi became increasingly curious about this family's master, and she asked, "Where is your master? Can I see him?"

The boy smiled and shook his head: "No, even if you want to make a deal with my master, you can't meet him. However, I can help you deliver a message."

Jiang Mi glanced at the backyard again. She had a feeling that the shop owner was in the back, but she didn't say anything. After tasting the wine, she prepared to leave. The boy escorted her to the door and said, "Miss, come again next time if you need anything." Just then, two tall men came out from inside, followed by four boys.

The person in the lead was none other than Huo Ran, whom they hadn't seen for several days.

When the two met for the first time, it was as if they had been separated by a lifetime, and they couldn't help but be stunned for a moment.

Those around them noticed something was wrong and looked them up and down.

The little boy next to Jiang Mi walked behind the man beside Huo Ran and whispered, "Master."