Chapter 3969: This Matter Concerns Your Family

Chapter 3969: Chapter 3969: This Matter Concerns Your Family

The old butler has been by Old Master Ye’s side for many years, having seen all kinds of distinguished guests. He was quite adept at hosting guests like those from Vancouver, maintaining a demeanor that was neither servile nor overbearing, warm and amiable throughout.

He roughly knew that foreigners were interested in traditional culture, so he specifically talked about everything from the tea picking seasons to the types of porcelain used for tea utensils. 𝘧𝓇ℯℴ𝓂

"Generally, we use a purple clay teapot for brewing tea. The process of making a purple clay teapot is quite intricate..."

He had his own deep research and knowledge in this area. He was discussing topics that the other party would certainly find interesting, naturally filling in the awkward time left by Old Master Ye’s absence.

"Sorry to keep you waiting." Ye Maoshan only went to change his clothes, and it didn’t take him long to come down. He strode over with the gait of a dragon and a tiger to the blond-haired and blue-eyed man, and greeted him with a smile: "Mr. Vancouver, why didn’t you tell me in advance about your visit to Beijing? I could have shown you around."

The old butler withdrew from the garden without needing to be prompted, leaving space for the two of them to have a private conversation.

The blond-haired and blue-eyed man seemed interested in the old butler’s explanation of the tea and porcelain, but he said nothing the entire time.

It wasn’t until Ye Maoshan arrived that he stood up, warmly shook Elder Ye’s hand, touched shoulders, and then stepped back.

"Old Ye, long time no see."

"I decided to come over on a whim this time, so I didn’t want to disturb you. Next time, next opportunity, I’ll surely invite you for a tour around Beijing."

"Alright." Ye Maoshan, not accustomed to their way of greeting, remained stiff until the other party stepped back a bit, then relaxed. He lifted his eyes, those aged yet astute eyes brimming with shrewd competence, directly and plainly asking: "So, what brings you here today...?"

Vancouver’s lips spread into a smile, knowing that the venerable elder in front of him was not easily hoodwinked. He didn’t beat around the bush, saying: "It’s like this. Old Xue from the reclusive family reached out to me, saying they hope to mediate with you, and they are willing to make concessions, but there is a prerequisite condition."

Ye Maoshan immediately narrowed his eyes, catching the key point in his words: "They are willing to make concessions? Then I fear the condition they want to propose is no small matter."

The competition between Continent M and Beijing had reached a fever pitch. Recently, both sides were doing everything to force the other party to back down. At such a critical moment, the other party suddenly says they are willing to retreat.

If it wasn’t for something more significant than the chip, there’s no way they would make such a sudden move.

"Haha, indeed nothing escapes your eyes." Vancouver wasn’t embarrassed but smiled naturally and said: "This condition isn’t hard to meet, which is why I’ve come to mediate. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have come to make a fool of myself, would I?"

He made it sound reasonable, but Ye Maoshan, being who he was, wouldn’t lower his guard over a couple of sentences. He gave no promises, saying with utmost prudence: "I need to know their condition before I can give you a reply."

A trace of helplessness flickered in Vancouver’s eyes, but he knew Ye Maoshan was sharp and decisive. If he kept beating around the bush, it might just irritate the other. So he straightforwardly said: "This condition concerns your family."

Ye Maoshan: "?"

"You must be aware that Young Master Ye was injured in the illegal zone. The reclusive family deeply regrets this and apologizes, willing to compensate Young Master Ye in other areas. They hope not to strain the relationship between both parties. However, they have been unable to reach Young Master Ye. The only person they can contact now is Young Master Ye’s girlfriend, that girl named Qiao Nian..."