A strange challenge?
Seeing the odd look in Augulas's eyes, Chen Rui was puzzled. However, the Dragon Emperor did not continue, merely drinking by himself.
From the look of it, his father-in-law seemed to want him to negotiate with that Dragon Race member himself. That Dragon Race member actually possessed an entire island's worth of high-purity thunder nitrate mines. If they could reach an agreement, the Titan Giants' greatest problem would be solved with the stroke of a knife. With that thought, Chen Rui asked Augulas no further questions and followed Oliphis toward the courtyard.
Before they even reached the courtyard, they heard an unfamiliar voice from afar.
"Beautiful Miss Isabella, your beauty and charm are utterly captivating. Especially when you prepare the drink called 'tea'—that grace and bearing are something I have rarely seen in my life. Even watching from afar, I feel utterly intoxicated. I am willing to wait a thousand years—no, ten thousand years—for your gentle, understanding smile to bloom. Please accept this supreme emerald rose. It represents my most sincere admiration."
Aunt Isabella smiled. "What heart-stirring flattery. Unfortunately, as I said, I already have a man I love. We can only be friends. That said... this rose truly is enchanting. Ah."
"It does not matter! Friendship and love are both sincere emotions. Please, you must accept it, as the beginning and testament of our sincere feelings."
A strange expression appeared on Chen Rui's face. Before he could react, the voice rang out again. "Miss Jia, you too are an unparalleled beauty of boundless charm. You are so perfect that I nearly could not bring myself to confess my admiration and affection for you."
"Um... I'm sorry, but I already have a man too. Still, Your Excellency's confession is truly moving. I suddenly feel so torn... Ah,