"Right."
Old Cao shot Old Gu a look. He didn't disagree with what Old Gu had said, either. "Besides, it's rare for Old Gu to treat me, so I should make him pay through the nose."
"Don't go easy on him."
"Charge him whatever you should."
"I'm not the one paying."
Old Cao's words made Old Gu roll his eyes several times.
A hint of amusement appeared in Madam Xiao's eyes. "You can let Grandpa Gu treat you again next time."
"Whatever the case, you had a bad experience at our teahouse this time."
"I'm very sorry."
"All right."
Old Cao said no more.
He'd been joking earlier.
A discount was always nice.
Madam Xiao's response had left him with a very good impression of the teahouse.
She hadn't tried to shirk responsibility.
Instead, she'd taken responsibility herself.
Not bad.
"Old Gu."
"This treat doesn't count."
Old Cao turned to look at Old Gu.
"I know."
Old Gu pursed his lips, but agreed readily enough. "Shall we come back for tea tomorrow?"
"Sure."
Old Cao nodded.
Tomorrow was Sunday.
He had plenty of time.
He was satisfied with everything here, whether it was the tea and snacks or the service.
It really was a place worthy of Old Gu's recommendation.
Though he liked to argue with Old Gu, deep down he trusted him.
"Heh heh."
Old Gu grinned. "Then, Xiao Xiao's mom, we'll come again tomorrow."
"All right."
Madam Xiao smiled. "We look forward to seeing you again."
"Xiao Xiao, we're off."
Old Gu waved to Xiao Xiao.
"Goodbye, Grandpa Gu, Grandpa Cao."
"Goodbye."
The two old men walked out of the teahouse at an unhurried pace, their hands clasped behind their backs.
"Xiao Xiao."
Though it was still early, the sky was bright and clear.
There