When passing by the grain store, Mo Lan bought several hundred kilograms of grain and had it delivered directly to the escort agency, which thrilled the store owner.
"So you're from a security escort agency, no wonder you're so carefree." The shopkeeper, seeing how readily Mo Lan paid, showered her with compliments.
After finishing her business, Mo Lan was considering whether to go straight back to the mountain stronghold when someone called her back.
"Miss, please wait!"
Mo Lan turned around and saw Jiang Mian standing not far away with a gentle expression, holding a folding fan in his hand.
"You called me?"
"Of course, meeting is fate. Would you do me the honor of having a cup of tea?" Jiang Mian looked at Mo Lan's aloof expression and smiled as he pointed to the teahouse behind him.
"We're not familiar with each other, so let's skip the tea. I have other things to do, so I'll take my leave." Mo Lan glanced at him and declined directly. They weren't familiar enough to share tea together.
Moreover, she had even threatened the other party.
"I heard that Miss Mo Lan bought the Lion King Escort Agency? Is this her reward for doing good deeds?"
Hearing Mo Lan refuse his invitation, Jiang Mian's smile became even gentler, showing no sign of anger whatsoever.
"I guess so."
Jiang Mian is the prefect of Ye County, so it wouldn't be difficult for her to find out that the Lion King Escort Agency is under her name.
Hearing his slightly sarcastic tone, Mo Lan wasn't angry. The transaction was aboveboard, and she had nothing to hide.
"I see. Now that we've opened a security escort agency, we're practically under the same roof, so we'll definitely run into each other a lot in the future. Having an acquaintance makes things easier, don't you understand, young lady?"
“You’re right, I’ll treat you.” Mo Lan raised an eyebrow, but this time she didn’t object.
The two chose a relatively quiet spot to sit down, and after the tea server set up the stove, Mo Lan took over the rest of the tasks.
"Do you prefer green tea, or do you have any particular taste?"
"It is an honor to trouble Miss Mo Lan to do it herself. Of course, I will follow her lead."
Hearing Jiang Mian being so polite to her, Mo Lan thought to herself, "You're smart."
Even if you want to add seasoning, I won't allow it.
"When the escort agency opens, please be sure to send me an invitation." Jiang Mian looked at the whip she had placed on the tea table. It was jet black and shiny, clearly a cherished possession of its owner, often handled and played with.
"Of course, it is an honor for my Weilong Escort Agency to have the Prefect personally come to offer his congratulations."
Once the tea was brewed, Mo Lan removed the charcoal stove and poured tea for the two of them, saying, "Please."
"Thank you," Jiang Mian glanced at the orange tea, his eyes flickering slightly. "Your taste doesn't seem to be from the local area. May I ask where you're from?"
"What, is the prefect trying to check the household registration?"
"Not at all, it was just out of curiosity. If Miss Mo Lan finds it difficult, then it's best not to say." Jiang Mian didn't mind Mo Lan's refusal, picked up the cup, smelled it, and took a sip.
"It's refreshing and delicious, cooked to perfection. The young lady has excellent skills."
"If you like it, that's fine."
The two chatted politely and awkwardly the whole way, neither of them blushing. Jiang Mian kept trying to probe Mo Lan, but she didn't respond. After drinking a pot of water, the two were still being polite to each other.
Just as Mo Lan was about to ask the tea server to refill the water, Mu Zi, who was beside Jiang Mian, came over to report, "Your Highness, an official document has arrived."
Jiang Mian straightened his sleeves and looked at Mo Lan apologetically, "How rude of me. I originally wanted to have a heart-to-heart talk with Miss Mo Lan, but I was tied up with official business and had to leave first. How about I treat you to a meal later?"
"You're too kind, Prefect. Official business is important." Mo Lan stood up to see him off, inwardly complaining that she finally couldn't stay any longer.
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