"Father, I want some too."
Little White smelled the aroma of tea, jumped off Chen Mu's shoulder, picked up the teapot, and started drinking by itself.
" Little White, don't be so rude. Your Uncle Hou hasn't had a drink yet."
Chen Mu shook his head helplessly and scolded.
"It's alright, I'll just have someone send another pot over."
Hou Sailei waved his hand, not paying any attention.
Thump... clang...!!
At this moment, the program on the stage in front began to change. A woman draped in a white gauze dress descended from the sky like a fairy, holding a guqin (a traditional Chinese stringed instrument), and slowly began to play.
" Su Miaoyin?"
Chen Mu was slightly taken aback, then blurted out.
He had met Su Miaoyin once when he was at Chen Guohan's Haige, but he never expected to see her again when he came to Tiandi City.
"Haha, it seems you two are quite destined to meet. You always seem to run into her whenever you come to these entertainment venues."
Hou Sailei naturally recognized Su Miaoyin; he had gone to great lengths to invite Su Miaoyin to perform at the Vast Sea Pavilion back then.
However, Hou Sailei is no longer the same person he used to be, and he is no longer as excited as he used to be when he sees the other party again.
"It is said that Su Miaoyin's Miaoyin Workshop was shut down because she harbored northern rebels."
She was also imprisoned and was only recently released.
I never expected her to join the Flower Moon Palace. It seems the Flower Moon Palace's revenue is going to reach a new high in the next few months."
With the illusion technology they obtained from Chen Mu, the Eight Directions Chamber of Commerce is now making a strong push into the entertainment industry. Unfortunately, they have only been in this industry for a short time and have not yet had enough talent to support them.
Because of her background, Hou Sailei was hesitant to use Su Miaoyin, but unexpectedly, she was snatched away by the Flower Moon Palace.
"I see, no wonder her music has changed."
Upon hearing this, Chen Mu suddenly realized what was going on.
There are many female cultivators in the Core Formation Realm in this world, and quite a few of them are skilled at the Core Formation Realm the zither. However, cultivators like Su Miaoyin, who have entered the Dao through music, are extremely rare.
Her music can help cultivators stabilize their realm and dispel inner demons, and is more effective than many elixirs.
Therefore, even though she was down on her luck, it wasn't easy for just any place to recruit her.
" Sailei, your chamber of commerce is spread all over the world. Do you know anything about the rebels in the north?"
Chen Mu asked curiously.
Hou Sailei glanced at Chen Mu, then picked up his teacup, took a sip, and said leisurely, "Actually, it's nothing. No matter who is in power in this world, there will always be those who refuse to submit to rule."
However, with the Soul Clan and the Saint Clan in the north, the influence of the Haotian Empire was relatively weak, which created fertile ground for the rebellion to thrive.
Chen Mu nodded in agreement and didn't ask any further questions.
The Wilderness and the northern grasslands are located at opposite ends of the Pan Emperor Continent, more than a million kilometers apart, and it is almost impossible for the two to intersect.
However, Chen Mu suddenly had an idea: he wanted to make contact with the rebels.
As the saying goes, the enemy of my enemy is my friend. Chen Mu now regards the Heavenly Court as a hypothetical enemy. If we consider this, there might be a possibility that he and the rebels could cooperate.
However, he did not want to reveal his plans to Hou Sailei, so he did not press the matter further.
"Gentlemen, may we begin serving the dishes?"
At this moment, the servant entered the private room and respectfully inquired.
"Can."
After a while, one exquisite dish after another was served, emitting an irresistible aroma that made one's mouth water.
Because she had just been scolded by Chen Mu, Little White didn't dare to eat the food on the table. She kept looking at Chen Mu expectantly, hoping to get his permission.
"Eat up! Be polite, or you'll turn into an ugly monster when you transform."
Chen Mu has clearly mastered the essence of exaggerated education, frequently using unfounded statements to scare Little White.
However, the effect was quite significant. Little White's movements immediately became much more dignified, and when drinking tea, he sipped it slowly.
"Waiter, please have Fairy Miaoyin come in briefly. Tell her that an old friend wishes to see her."
Hou Sailei gave instructions to the servant who delivered the food.
Having the popular Su Miaoyin come in to keep him company would be quite an expense, but Hou Sailei wouldn't skimp on these costs to entertain Chen Mu.
"I'm very sorry, Fairy Miaoyin has already been reserved by someone in the top-tier room."
If you would like to see the Fairy Miaoyin again, you may come back in three days.
The servant bowed deeply and said apologetically.
"It's reserved?"
Hou Sailei slightly taken aback, clearly not expecting to be rejected. His face turned pale and then red, but he still waved his hand and said in an unhappy tone.
"Never mind then, you can go now!"
The servant bowed deeply again before turning and leaving the room.
"Who is in room number one of the top-tier rooms?"
Chen Mu couldn't help but ask out of curiosity.
Hou Sailei had finally become the president of the Chamber of Commerce and was in high spirits. Logically, he wouldn't easily back down. The fact that Hou Sailei could remain rational at this moment piqued Chen Mu's interest in the person in the top-tier room.
Hou Sailei smile and shook his head.
"I don't know exactly who it is, but Flower Moon Palace has a rule that the No. 1 room is only for royal relatives, and only those who hold great power."
We businessmen may seem carefree and independent, but if we were to actually cross paths with royalty, we'd only make things more awkward.
The Haotian Empire prioritizes agriculture over commerce, and merchants have a very low social status. They have no say in formal settings, so Hou Sailei naturally wouldn't provoke the people in Room Number One of the Heavenly Rank.
"I see, so there are members of the royal family here. Interesting."
Chen Mu nodded and said with a smile.
He picked up a piece of meat and put it in his mouth. The rich sauce and the savory flavor of the meat blended together, making it incredibly delicious.
The chef here has very unique cooking skills; even with Chen Mu's memories from his previous life, he had never seen such a special cooking method.
If a comparison had to be made, Chen Mu recalled a cooking technique he had heard of before called molecular gastronomy, and the level of detail in the preparation of these ingredients was similar to that.
Chen Mu no longer held back and ate heartily. The advantages of being a cultivator were evident at this moment; he could eat as much as he wanted, no matter how much there was.
After a while, Chen Mu realized that his body's cells had absorbed enough energy, and eating more would be a waste, so he stopped.
At this moment, he noticed that Su Miaoyin had already stepped off the stage and was flying towards the nearby private room number one.
" Eye of Runes."
Out of curiosity, Chen Mu used his Eye of Runes to peer inside Room Number One.