NCCnovel Chapter 179: Peeling off the cocoon
Chapter 179: Peeling off the cocoon
After the waiters went to the kitchen, the shopkeeper started chatting with them very familiarly. I don't know what they talked about, but they ended up laughing.
It seems that the shopkeeper has dealt with these two people more than once or twice.
Ma Yue, who was sitting at another table, seemed to have just reacted.
He looked again and again, as if confirming the identities of the two men. At this time, he finally came to his senses and grabbed Sun Laiyun's arm.
Sun Laiyun also looked over with a hopeful look on his face.
Ma Yue said excitedly: "Yes, it's them! It's them! But there are only two of them, the others are not in it, but with these two, we can find out, let's just follow them!"
When Sun Laiyun heard Ma Yue's tone of confirmation, he immediately became happy, but he was very disdainful of Ma Yue's method.
After he calmed himself down, he had to comfort Ma Yue in return.
"Okay, since it's them, then that's it. Our trip here is not in vain. You should calm down and don't let them find out."
As he spoke, Sun Laiyun handed the tea in front of him to Ma Yue.
Ma Yue nodded and subconsciously picked up the cup and took a sip. After drinking it, he realized that this was what Sun Laiyun had drunk. But seeing that Sun Laiyun's attention was not on him, he could only put the cup down with grievance, but began to twist his fingers excitedly.
No matter what, he did not disappoint Lord Qin and finally found these two people!
Even though the others are not here, as long as there are two of us, are we still worried about not being able to find the one behind? Just follow the clues and you will always find it!
After a while, the waiter ordered by the shopkeeper came over with two food boxes. It was obvious that the things that Cai Liu and Cai Qin mentioned as the Fifth Master wanted were ready.
The shopkeeper handed it to the two of them personally and said with a smile.
"Brothers, please come often. If there is anything you want to eat, please let us know and we will research new recipes!"
Cai Liu and Cai Qin smiled, then Cai Liu took out some silver from his bosom and stuffed it over.
“This is food money!”
After saying that, the two brothers greeted each other and went out.
Sun Laiyun started to take action only after the others left, but he asked Ma Yue to wait in advance, so Ma Yue had to stay there obediently.
The shopkeeper was just about to turn around and go back to the counter with the silver ingot when he was suddenly called.
"The shopkeeper's!"
The shopkeeper immediately put on a smile and turned around. Seeing Sun Laiyun's low-key appearance, his eyes flickered slightly and he smiled so hard that his teeth were visible.
"Does this lord have any advice for me?"
The shopkeeper has a keen eye. Sun Laiyun's demeanor is not like that of an ordinary person.
If you don’t look like a rich person, then you must be a powerful person!
Sun Laiyun chuckled and didn't waste time talking to him. He said directly: "Boss, who were those two people who were talking to you just now? They looked quite arrogant to me, not like servants from ordinary families. Which family would raise servants like this? It's really strange!"
Sun Laiyun deliberately put on a curious tone.
The shopkeeper was stunned at first, then he suddenly realized what was going on, and then he showed a moment of disdain, but this disdain was obviously directed at Cai Liu and Cai Qin.
He quickly corrected his attitude and spoke to Sun Laiyun.
"You are asking about those two people, sir? No one. Those two are people around Mu Chihui, the fifth son of the Mu family."
Having said that, he moved closer and spoke in a lowered voice.
"Who in the capital doesn't know how powerful the Mu family is? However, no matter how powerful the Mu family is, they can't allow a son born out of wedlock to be so arrogant. But who can blame Mu Chihui for his good fortune, being born into the Mu family, where he can enjoy the shade under a big tree!"
"Mu Chihui himself is a playboy, and it's no wonder that the servants around him specifically look for people like him. They have similar tastes!"
Speaking of this, the shopkeeper started gossiping.
"I know that the brothers Cai Qin and Cai Liu are particularly pleasing to the Fifth Young Master. They are very pleasing in their words and deeds. In short, Mu Chihui thinks highly of them."
"Look at how fat they are, and how big their waists are. I know they make a lot of money. Even their names were given by the Fifth Young Master himself. I don't know why they all have the surname Cai. Those two aren't brothers..."
The shopkeeper also expressed his doubts when he spoke later.
Sun Laiyun understood, but he didn't understand why the shopkeeper in front of him said it so clearly. Did he know who he was? Did he tell him everything?
Thinking of this, Sun Laiyun asked tentatively.
"You know it clearly and told me directly. Do I know you? Or do you know me?"
The shopkeeper's face tightened and he immediately spoke respectfully.
"Oh, sir, you are no ordinary person. Although I am just a shopkeeper, I am responsible for welcoming guests. Your eyes are quite skilled. You look so impressive... You must be working for the court! How dare I lie to you?"
"As for the fifth son of the Mu family, no matter how powerful he is, he is just a playboy. How can he compare with you? I must tell you the truth. I hope you will visit our Yunsi Restaurant more often in the future!"
Sun Laiyun laughed out loud when he heard the shopkeeper's flattery, but the shopkeeper did have a good eye, so he took out some silver from his pocket and handed it to the shopkeeper.
"Very good. I like dealing with smart people. Take it. But I hope that today's incident is known only to you and me. Don't let any third person know about it. Do you understand?"
The shopkeeper gave an "I understand" look and hid the silver ingot in his sleeve. But in the blink of an eye, he looked confused.
"Sir, what can I do for you?"
Seeing the shopkeeper's expression change after receiving the silver, Sun Laiyun waved his hand.
"It's okay, you can go back."
The shopkeeper immediately returned to the counter as if nothing had happened.
There are hidden dragons and crouching tigers everywhere!
Sun Laiyun smiled, turned around and sat down at the table, and said to Ma Yue: "Ma Yue, you have made a great contribution this time. You go back to the Ministry of Justice first? I will come later."
Ma Yue asked, "Sir, are you going to chase those two servants yourself? Wouldn't that be too much of an honor for them? What did you find out just now?"
Ma Yue's questions came one after another, and Sun Laiyun had no patience.
"Alright, why are you asking so many questions? I will report to Master Qin later. Don't get in the way. And don't tell anyone about finding those two people before you see Master Qin. Go back first and I will go find out. We have to confirm the identities of those two people, right?"
After hearing this, Ma Yue no longer insisted and nodded like a chick pecking at rice.
"Well, then, fine. I'll go back immediately. My Lord, please be careful."
Sun Laiyun waved his hand and immediately walked out of the restaurant.
Ma Yue stood up as if he was about to leave, but as he stood up, he exchanged glances with a table of guests not far away, nodded, and then stood up and left.
Not long after Ma Yue left, the guests at that table also left, and the two parties completed the transmission of the message silently.