"Nai!"
Gardevoir nodded firmly. A violin in the shop had caught her eye at first glance.
She had seen one on television before. The sound this instrument produced was beautiful, drawing listeners in despite themselves.
Ye Qing had not expected Gardevoir to have an interest like this. He smiled and said, "Let's go, then. I'll take you inside for a look."
"Gardevoir!"
Gardevoir nodded happily and followed Ye Qing into the shop, both nervous and excited.
The shop was small enough to see from one end to the other at a glance.
Racks displaying instruments lined the walls, with everything from harmonicas and erhus to guzhengs and flutes.
The owner was a middle-aged to elderly man with shoulder-length curly hair. He was reading some unknown book at his workbench.
Hearing someone enter, the owner said without looking up, "Feel free to browse. Fair prices, no bargaining."
"Mm."
Ye Qing led Gardevoir over to the violin and examined it closely.
"How much is this violin?"
"This one... Ye Qing, Elite Four Ye!"
When the owner saw that his customer was Ye Qing, he immediately stood up in excitement.
Ye Qing smiled. "No need to be alarmed. Just treat me like anyone else."
"Gardevoir~"
Gardevoir also responded with a smile, helping the old man relax.
The owner hurriedly said, "Of course, of course. But how could this violin possibly be worthy of Elite Four Ye!"
"Oh?"
Although Ye Qing looked calm, his heart was pounding.
Please stop flattering me, sir. I'm not some rich guy!
This violin already has a price tag of over a hundred thousand. I can't afford anything more expensive. How embarrassing would that be!
The owner continued with a smile, "If you don't mind the wait, I could personally make a violin for you, Elite Four Ye..."
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