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The two of them chatted idly for a while longer.
Xu Xiaoshou discovered that Xiao Wanfeng was actually an extremely talkative person. It was just that, even when he had thoughts of his own, his inferiority complex and lowly status in First Pavilion Under Heaven kept him from speaking much.
"If you have any thoughts in the future, you can come find me anytime."
Xu Xiaoshou gave him one final reminder. "Remember, you're also an important member of First Pavilion Under Heaven. Serving tea and water is only a formality; don't treat yourself like an outsider."
Xiao Wanfeng nodded gratefully. As for what he truly thought inside, that was impossible to know.
At that moment, Xu Xiaoshou's ears twitched, as though he had sensed something.
After pondering for a moment, he took a card from his ring and handed it over.
"There's an important trade fair tomorrow night. You'll be coming with me, so take this card and exchange it for a few sets of luxurious clothes. The kind that can be presented in public."
Xiao Wanfeng froze, unsure whether he should accept it.
"This is First Pavilion Under Heaven's reputation!"
Xu Xiaoshou shouted, looking him up and down. "Though I don't care much about what you personally wear, if you keep dressing in nothing but these hemp clothes, then following me outside would be tarnishing my reputation."
"Uh..." Xiao Wanfeng lowered his gaze and looked at himself, finally understanding why Young Master Xu had said that.
Indeed, within First Pavilion Under Heaven, the shabbiest one was probably only himself.
"Thank you, Young Master Xu." He no longer hesitated and accepted the card with thanks.
Xu Xiaoshou nodded and signaled for him to leave at once. Then, seeming to recall something, he added, "Oh, right. Draw another hundred thousand