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After hearing Chang Ming's words, Ye De's brain froze for a moment, as if he didn't understand how the topic turned to animal dance.

Of course, what he actually cared about more was... How big a deal had this kid Jiaming done in Liyue Harbor that this big shot who had just arrived in Liyue knew his name?

Fontaine's regent...if we must draw an equal sign, then he should be a person of the same level as Lady Ningguang, right?

Looking at Ye De with a dull expression in front of him, Chang Ming shook his head slightly and said:

"Because the Fontaine opera is very similar to the Liyue opera and the beast dance, I also did some research."

"I'm sorry if my sudden curiosity makes things difficult for you."

Chang Ming smiled apologetically, then looked at the tea leaves at hand. Just when he was about to bring the topic back to tea leaves... Ye De spoke.

"Mr. Chang Ming, you are joking. As a resident of Chenyu Valley, I naturally know about the beast dance and the dancer named Jiaming."

"But as far as I know... he just came to Liyue Harbor a few years ago. How did you hear this name?"

Looking at Ye De with a sincere expression in front of him, Chang Ming nodded secretly in his heart.

"It seems that his concern and care for Jiaming does not come from Zhongli's words, but comes from the heart. It can even be said that he has been thinking this way for a long time..."

"In this way, although my words may not be as profound as that old man's, the final effect will probably be the same."

"He asked this... probably because he wanted to know what his child had accomplished in Liyue Harbor..."

Thinking of this, Chang Ming raised his head slightly and responded naturally:

"It's like this. I just arrived at Liyue Harbor a few days ago and saw the Beast Dancers performing in front of the public."

"Compared to the elegance of the Liyue Opera and the grace of the Fontaine Opera, the Beast Dance Drama is more like a drama that displays a sense of power."

"For someone like me who lives in Fontaine, this kind of drama is something I have never come across before, so I am naturally curious about it."

"What's more, Fontaine's opera is also on the road of reform and innovation. Now it needs more materials and actual examples, so I want to learn more about it."

Hearing this, Ye De nodded thoughtfully, and had some understanding of what happened today.

The truth is actually very simple, whether it is what the traveler and the elf beside her said on the way here today, or what Chang Ming asked about Jiaming now...

In essence, it is all about creating more opportunities for communication between myself and Jiaming.

Although there is an element of chance involved, Ye De is a businessman after all, and his sense of these things is quite reliable.

In other words...his son might have already known this regent and the traveler who sent him to Liyue.

And all they did... was to allow themselves and Jiaming to sit down and have a good chat, and to understand each other as much as possible.

Thinking of this, Ye De suddenly felt a little... flattered.

Let’s not talk about the traveler who visited many countries and left corresponding stories, let’s talk about the one in front of us.

He was the regent of Fontaine and was like a god in the eyes of the Fontaine merchants in Yilonbu.

Such a person... would actually get involved in this matter for Jiaming?

This feeling is really hard to describe in words.

After thinking for a while, Ye De seemed to calm down.

He fixed his gaze on Chang Ming in front of him, took a deep breath and asked:

"Mr. Chang Ming, I have a question that may be a little presumptuous to ask you..."

"Mr. Ye De, please feel free to speak. As long as it does not affect the national security and stability of Fontaine and Liyue... Chang Mingzhi will tell you everything."

As if sensing what Ye De wanted to ask next, Chang Ming joked quite naturally.

"You... and the traveler who brought me to Liyue, are you all friends of Jiaming?"

"And today's tea and escorts are actually for the two of us to communicate better?"

Hearing this, Chang Ming showed an appreciative smile on his face, and then said with a smile:

"Mr. Ye De is indeed a famous tea merchant in the Chenyu Valley area. His insight into things is indeed different."

"Yes, the fact is just as you said. We did prepare all this so that you and your son can communicate better."

"But...I really want to buy these tea leaves, and I really want to ask about the method of steeping the tea leaves."

"As the regent of Fontaine, I naturally have to make some preparations for the staff at the Momang Palace who have worked hard for the people of Fontaine for a whole year."

Looking at Chang Ming with a kind smile on his face, Ye De's tension was relieved a lot.

"I remember there is a saying in Liyue... 'It is difficult for an honest judge to judge family affairs.'"

"I'm an outsider, so I can only give you and Jiaming some of my opinions."

Chang Ming paused for a moment, as if he was choosing his words, or as if he wanted to make the atmosphere a little more serious, and then continued:

"Every foreigner who comes to Liyue needs to deal with the General Affairs Department first, and among those staff members... Jiaming's name is often mentioned."

"In their words, Jiaming is a warm-hearted, chivalrous and courageous person. He is very serious and careful in both his life and work. He is truly a rare talent."

"According to common sense...parents should be very pleased to have a child like this, but based on the current situation, you don't seem to be very satisfied with him?"

"Hey..."

Although Chang Ming's tone was not intense, and could even be said to be extremely calm, after what he heard about the girl at the tea table earlier...

He wondered if his previous expectations of Jiaming were a bit too high.

Instead of letting him live in such a high-pressure environment in Liyue Port, it would be better for him to go home with me and find an easier job locally.

But now that Chang Ming has brought it up, whether out of politeness or for some other reason, there should be a basic explanation.

"Mr. Chang Ming, it's not that I have high expectations for Jia Ming. I just want the child to have an easier life and a more secure life."

"I have been in the tea business for most of my life, and I always wanted my child to learn the ropes of this business. Otherwise...how will he support himself in the future?"

"Qiaoying Manor is not isolated from the outside world. Although I rarely go out due to business, I still know his news."

"His escort business is getting smoother and smoother, and he's going farther and farther. He hasn't given up his animal dance yet... I'm both happy and worried."

"Mr. Chang Ming, who wasn't strong and healthy when they were young, and could eat three bowls of rice in one go? But whether it's escorting or animal dance, what will happen when you get old?"

"Which of these two things isn't done by young people? The old escort in the escort agency in Yilongbu couldn't walk anymore a few years ago due to health reasons."

"As for the beast dance, the daily training will cause great damage to the body, so the performers are replaced one after another. It can even be said that... a new batch is replaced every one or two years."

Having said that, Ye De crossed his arms across his chest, as if he was convinced that his judgment was absolutely correct.

But his face was full of sorrow - it was the look of a father worrying about his son.

"Ah... Every time I think of this kind of place, I feel that my judgment was correct and I shouldn't give in to this weakness."

"I even regretted it several times. If I had known this, I shouldn't have taken him to watch animal dance shows when he was a child..."

"But now... I just want to make his life a little easier."

Hearing this, Chang Ming nodded slightly, agreeing with Ye De's statement.

"The parents want to pave the way for the younger generation. Anyone who hears this will understand their intentions. You don't need to be upset about it."

"But... everyone has his own path in life, and they will eventually walk on their own path."

"I have an old friend who was kind and thoughtful, but in the end...he died to protect the safety of his daughter and his men."

"If Mr. Ye De is interested, he can go and ask the Fontaine merchants in Yilongbu about the "serial disappearance of girls case."

"But...this matter is not the focus today."

"My old friend had made all the preparations before he passed away. He prepared two paths for his daughter."

"First, live quietly and don't pursue that matter. The property he left behind... It won't make you rich, but you can still have a sandwich for every meal."

"The second is to use the information he left behind to fight those guys hiding in the dark corners."

"I'm not saying this to tell you what to do, but you should at least ask for his opinion, have a good chat, and give each other a choice."

"To put it bluntly, you can't always be by his side and help him make the so-called "right decision", right?"

Hearing this, Ye De's face showed some confusion, and then he sighed softly.

"Alas... I'm afraid I'm not as decisive and open-minded as your friend..."

"If it were me, I would probably let my child spend the rest of his life in peace and security..."

After saying this, Ye De shook his head slightly, and then said:

"But what Mr. Chang Ming said is right. I will leave Jia Ming one day, and I can't make decisions for him for the rest of his life..."

"Ah... maybe I worry too much about my children..."

A hint of regret appeared on Ye De's face, as if he was lamenting about what he had done in the past.

"That's not the case. As an elder, it's natural for you to care about your children, but there's always a limit to everything."

As Chang Ming spoke, he opened the tea bowl in front of him, looked at the tea leaves sinking to the bottom of the bowl, and said softly:

"Just like this bowl of tea, if there are too many tea leaves, the bitterness will cover the sweetness of the tea leaves, and if there are too few, the sweetness will be bland."

"As the saying goes, 'care leads to chaos'. The more you care about your child, the more likely he will resent it."

"Just like the kites that are flying around these days, it's not necessarily a good thing if the strings are stretched too tight."

The kite desperately flies upward, trying to break free from the restraints of the "string", but the more it tries this, the tighter the "string" becomes.

This will not allow the kite to fly smoothly in the sky, but will only increase the possibility of the kite falling to the ground."

Chang Ming paused for a moment, then continued:

"Jiaming is just a teenager after all. A teenager should have a teenager's mentality. Let him have a try. Success or failure is not important. What is important is the process."

"You have been apart for a long time, and your attitudes towards each other are a little unfamiliar. My suggestion is... you might as well wait a while."

"...Please explain clearly, Mr. Chang Ming."

Chang Ming turned his head slightly to look at the setting sun outside the window, and seemed to see the girl who was as gorgeous as a yellow rose.