Chapter 21: Visiting
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
"Eh? It's the owner of Dessert House!" The little beauty was the first to speak.
Lu Zheng was taken aback for a moment, but he quickly regained his senses. He cupped his hands and smiled. "Are the two of you Old Man Liu's family?"
"Greetings, Young Master Lu."
The older beauty smiled lightly and bowed her head, her waist like a willow.
Good lord, a classic beauty of a noble family from ancient times. Lu Zheng blinked and cupped his hands.
After introducing themselves, Lu Zheng found out that the older beauty's name was Liu Qingyan, and the little beauty's name was Liu Qingquan.
There were four members in the Liu family. They had just moved into the new house today. While Old Man Liu and his wife were still ordering the servants to clean up the house, these two couldn't wait to go shopping at Cong'an Square.
Sure enough, women from all worlds had some similarities, surpassing the limits of the universe.
"Young Master Lu, the icing sugar in your shop is very sweet." Liu Qingquan's eyes lit up.
Poor child, who would still eat rock candy in the 21st century.
"Is that so? I've also made some special candies. I'll let you try it."
"Is it more delicious than icing sugar?"
"Definitely." Lu Zheng nodded in all seriousness. "But you can't eat too much. It could damage your teeth if you eat too much sugar."
Liu Qingquan shook her head. "My teeth are still good. Look!"
Liu Qingquan moved closer to Lu Zheng. She raised her head and bared her little white teeth.
They were neat and white, even more beautiful than modern white teeth.
"Yes, yes, I see it." Lu Zheng nodded and took two steps back.
This was the first time they met, he couldn't reveal his true identity!
"We've embarrassed ourselves in front of Young Master Lu. She's just a child. " Liu Qingyan pulled her sister back.
"It's fine, it's fine. Your sister has a cheerful personality. It's good."
Lu Zheng's house was not far from the entrance of the alley, and the Liu residence was even closer. They had only exchanged a few words before they arrived at the entrance.
"Young Master Lu." Old Man Liu happened to be out of the door and saw Lu Zheng.
"Greetings, Old Man Liu. I just met your daughter at the entrance of the alley and had a casual chat with her."
"It's fine. By the way, I don't know anyone in Tonglin County. I visited your house this afternoon and wanted to invite you to dinner." Old Man Liu said with a smile.
"I shall not refuse."
He wanted to see the beautiful lady.
The Liu sisters bade farewell to Lu Zheng and entered the house. Lu Zheng bade farewell to Old Man Liu and returned to his own home.
"Young master, the Liu family next door..."
Lu Zheng waved his hand at Uncle Li. "I just met him at the entrance. Is it a house-warming dinner?"
"Yes."
"I see. I won't be having dinner at home then." Lu Zheng nodded and entered the backyard.
"They're treating me to a meal. I'm a guest, so I should give them some gifts. What should I give them?"
Lu Zheng returned to the modern world in a flash. He changed his clothes and headed to the supermarket.
"Judging from the Liu family's clothes, they don't seem to be short of money. They are definitely well-off."
"Yes, I definitely have to give them some candies."
Lu Zheng passed by the sweets section and picked up a metal box of imported candies. This was for the little beauty, Liu Qingquan.
The little beauty was very cute, and they would meet more often in the future. He was not in a hurry to give her other kinds of sweets. He would take it one step at a time.
Well, adults could drink a little at night. So Lu Zheng brought a bottle of low-alcohol Wuliangye. It should be enough to make Old Man Liu happy.
I wonder if Old Man Liu would talk when he's drunk?
As for the female members…
Lu Zheng took two bottles of fruit wine, a bottle of green plum wine and a bottle of peach wine.
This should be enough for a first meeting?
Hence, Lu Zheng carried three bottles of wine and a box of candy out of the supermarket. He also took a set of purple clay teapot sets from the tea room next door.
"Done!"
"It's our first time meeting, so I can't give too much. It might cause misunderstandings. "
The great Jing dynasty also had purple clay teapots. Although Lu Zheng's one was more exquisite, it was just an ordinary item.
As for the sweet wine, its value was unclear.
Lu Zheng walked home with his things, but he sighed as he walked.
"Sigh... This is tiring.."
In fact, Lu Zheng had wanted to buy a servant girl from the great Jing dynasty when he first transmigrated. However, he gave up on that idea after some thought.
As she would always be around him, unlike Uncle Li and Aunt Liu who lived in the front yard, he couldn't hide his disappearance from her at all.
He was still young. Even if he stayed in the brothel in the great Jing dynasty or hooked up with someone from a bar in the modern world, he could not risk bringing someone to his home.
So...
Lu Zheng gradually calmed down. He began to circulate his Qi.
"It's our first time meeting. What are you thinking about? Were you already thinking about your children's names?"
"Boundless deity, I've sinned, I've sinned!"
"Breath in..."
"Of course, I was just appreciating the beauty."
"A classic beauty from ancient times. If it wasn't for the fact that the protective amulet didn't react when I saw her in broad daylight, I would have thought that she was another corpse ghost."
"I still don't know her personality... Bah!"
He went home, changed his clothes, packed the gifts, and then traveled back to the great Jing dynasty.
...
He poured the wine into a new bottle and placed the tea set into a wooden box. Lu Zheng took a look at the sky and left.
"Young Master Lu, please come in!"
The person who opened the door was an old man. It was unknown why the gatekeepers in ancient times were all old.
The layout of the Liu family's residence was similar to Lu Zheng's courtyard. Lu Zheng turned around and saw the four members of the Liu family waiting for him outside the main hall.
"Greetings to Old Man Liu, Madam Liu, and the two young ladies."
This was Lu Zheng's first time meeting Old Man Liu's wife. Even though her hair was white, she had maintained her appearance well. Lu Zheng could still tell that she had a certain charm from her youth.
"Young Master Lu, you're here. Please take a seat. There aren't many people in the family, so there aren't many rules. Let's just have a meal together."
"Great." Lu Zheng smiled and passed the wooden box to the old man beside him.
"You're too polite," Old Man Liu said with a smile.
"It's my first time visiting, so I should bring something. " Lu Zheng took out a cloth bag from his sleeve and handed it to Liu Qingquan. "Here's the candy I promised you."
Liu Qingquan's eyes lit up, and she reached out to take it.
"Qingquan!" Liu Qingyan scolded.
However, Liu Qingquan had already opened the bag and taken out a yellow candy.
"This is..."
"Honey orange-flavored candy."
"Candy has a fruit flavor?" Liu Qingquan immediately put the candy into her mouth.
Then, her eyes curved into crescents.
Liu Qingquan: (´◊ω◊｀)
"It's too delicious!"
Lu Zheng resisted the urge to touch her head.
"This is embarrassing. I've spoiled my daughter," Madam Liu said, embarrassed.
Lu Zheng smiled. "Qingquan is innocent and pure. That's good."
"Young master, this way please!"
Madam Liu extended her hand to invite Lu Zheng to the main hall. However, Old Man Liu suddenly sniffled.
"This is... the fragrance of wine?"
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