Chen Xi's Signature Skill (Second Update, Sorry for the Wait)

Jiang Zhiying had actually been to the store before.

So she and Chen Xi also know each other.

Chen Tao and Cao Rui were unaware of Jiang Zhiying's existence, which is why they huddled together, secretly preparing to watch the show unfold!

However, Li Yao was not intimidated.

He replied with a smile, "It really has been a long time. I haven't received any letters from you recently."

Jiang Zhiying shook her head and said, "I know, I didn't come here for this."

There was a hint of anxiety in her expression, but she glanced at the people around her as if it was inconvenient for them to know.

In Chen Tao and Cao Rui's eyes, this meant "there's a secret between them!" But they were a little puzzled... why was Chen Xi so calm? Then they saw Chen Xi greet them, "Long time no see, Miss Jiang."

Everyone: "..."

Okay,

They're all acquaintances!

That's boring!

Can't we have a refreshing melon to cool us down in this sweltering summer?

Cao Rui immediately deflated and slumped into his chair.

Li Yao understood and didn't ask Jiang Zhiying what had happened, but simply invited her, "Come have a couple of drinks."

Jiang Zhiying nodded and took her seat.

In the tavern at night.

A new round of noise has begun.

When he was really drunk, Cao Rui slammed the beer bottle on the table and said disdainfully to Chen Tao, "Look at you, you're already like this after only a little bit of drinking? How about we go somewhere else and have some fun? How about we go clubbing, everyone!"

Chen Tao waved his hand. "I've never been there before, not even when I was a kid..."

That's the truth.

Chen Tao's parents are both working-class. He has always studied hard since he was a child. He has only been to quiet bars like Li Yao's, and that was mainly concentrated in this year! — Because he started doing business.

Slurring his words after drinking too much, Chen Tao said, "You know what? In college, I worked part-time handing out flyers while wearing mascot costumes. When I got tired, I would sit on the curb to rest. Back then, the iced cola from the store across the street was a dream I couldn't even dream of. Those days, those feelings... tsk!"

As for a bottle of Budweiser that costs less than ten yuan outside but sells for forty or fifty yuan in a disco...

That's something I wouldn't even dare to dream of!

Cao Erha waved his hand and said, "Actually, I don't like places that are too noisy either. Are there any nightclubs where the background music is classical music and the drinks are replaced with herbal tea?"

Chen Tao thought for a moment, "Then let's call it a brothel?"

Li Yao: "???"

Everyone: "..."

Thinking about it this way, it actually makes a lot of sense?

Old Cao was stunned for a moment and then said, "Holy crap, I didn't realize that, Old Chen!"

"She knows quite a lot!" Chen Tao was truly drunk. He exclaimed, "This girl started learning arts at the age of six, and by her teenage years she had already achieved some success. Now she's proficient in all the arts, from music and chess to calligraphy and painting. I'll have my daughter play a little tune for you later, and then we'll have a couple of drinks. I guarantee you'll have a great time! And now? Students, white-collar ladies... 24-hour service, guaranteed to be great!"

"You can make her question the meaning of life just by asking her to do a set of homework!"

Everyone: "..."

Chen Tao rarely drinks too much, but I didn't expect him to be so wild when he does.

Old Cao couldn't stand it anymore. "You've had too much to drink!"

Chen Tao waved his hand. "It's not that I'm drunk, it's just that I dare to speak out. There's a saying that when you're poor, don't join the crowd, don't let your words carry much weight, and don't try to advise others... I used to be poor, so I didn't dare to say these things, it was pathetic! But it's different now! When I say it, it's called inspirational!"

He chuckled and said, "That's fucking ridiculous!"

A moment of silence fell over the dining table.

Chen Tao grinned. "... I did drink a little too much."

He stood up, and his girlfriend Zhao Yan helped him up. "That's enough for today, let's go back."

Old Cao also stood up. "I'm going back too."

Li Yao followed them to the door, and then heard Zhao Yan whisper in Chen Tao's ear, "I think the Da Yao you always talk about is pretty good. Old Cao is so flamboyant, don't learn from him! He even wants to go to a brothel!"

She spoke very softly, so Old Cao probably couldn't hear her.

Li Yao smiled and called out from behind, "Take a taxi back, and come back to pick up the car tomorrow!"

Now Chen Tao is gradually moving towards the pinnacle of his life, and he has already bought a car!

Even houses in the provincial capital are already being renovated!

After they left,

Li Yao looked at Jiang Zhiying and said, "You can speak now."

Jiang Zhiying rubbed her skirt. "... Mr. Li, do you think there are such special abilities in this world?"

Li Yao: "..."

Does this mean Jiang Zhiying has awakened?

All right,

When she first heard that Jiang Zhiying had started a long-term self-harm, she should have realized that she had some very serious tendency!

I never expected that she would be able to awaken superpowers.

So Jiang Zhiying should be considered a naturally gifted person? Li Yao walked into the tavern. "Come in and let's talk."

Jiang Zhiying hesitated for a moment. "Then..."

She looked at Chen Xi, seemingly feeling that such an illogical and incomprehensible thing should not be known by too many people.

Li Yao shouted inside, "Come on Chen Xi, let's show off our skills!"

Chen Xi: "Huh?"

She was tidying up the table with a rag when she heard Li Yao speak, and she looked up with a cute, blank expression...

Holy crap!

Cute (ー`ー)...

Li Yao took a deep breath to calm himself down and pointed at Jiang Zhiying: "Show her your best skills!"

Chen Xi was a little embarrassed. "Boss, should I perform wiping the table or wiping the cups?"

I always feel so embarrassed to put on this show in front of strangers!

Li Yao: "???"

Is that your specialty?! I was talking about your swordsmanship! It turns out that in Chen Xi's heart, her specialty was actually doing odd jobs in the tavern, not the swordsmanship taught by Old Man Lu —thankfully, Old Man Lu wasn't here! If Old Man Lu heard this, he would definitely be furious!

Li Yao gathered his thoughts and said, "I don't mean wiping something. I mean, can you show Miss Jiang your sword aura?"

Chen Xi's face turned bright red instantly!

She smiled sheepishly and said, "Then please explain clearly, boss!"

After speaking, Chen Xi put down the rag and casually pointed towards the door! Instantly,

Sword energy gathered at his fingertips, and a transparent sword aura pierced the air and flew out!

Jiang Zhiying heard a faint yet shrill shriek pass by her ear.

She turned her head in surprise, her gaze following the direction in which the shriek had gone. Then she saw a leaf on the Osmanthus Tree outside the Lost Tavern being struck by an invisible force and turned to dust amidst the faint whistling of a sword!

Jiang Zhiying was stunned...

So that girl was just like me! The people around the Soul Ferryman are indeed extraordinary! Jiang Zhiying looked at Chen Xi again, her gaze sweeping over the entire tavern. The tavern, which had seemed ordinary before, suddenly became completely different!

Even the somewhat comical fortune-telling booth deep inside the tavern seemed unfathomable!

She noticed that Li Yao was deep in thought and silent, so she couldn't help but ask, "Is there a problem?"

Li Yao shook his head, his gaze drifting unintentionally to the Osmanthus Tree by the door...

Chen Xi,

Do you have any issues with that Osmanthus Tree?

This is my second update. I was so upset... so this chapter came out late. It took me more than three hours to finish it, so I kept you all waiting... I hope you enjoy reading it.