"Tell me straight, those two robbers... were arranged by you, right?" As they walked away, Jiaming went straight to the point.

This question was a bit too direct, and Paimon and Ying couldn't even react for a moment.

Paimon scratched his head, wondering if he could cover it up: "Uh... you're asking this right at the start?"

"Hmm?" Jiaming looked at Paimeng without saying anything.

Ying looked up at the sky: "This is a confession. Never mind, they are indeed. How did you guess it?"

"Do we still need to guess?" Jiaming didn't know whether to be angry or laugh when he thought of this, "They were so arrogant at first, and their behavior was too artificial, but once I caught up with them, I found that they were very capable.

I am only a few steps away from catching up, but I am always just a few steps away."

Ying couldn't help but want to laugh. Immortal's secret method, shrinking the earth into an inch, boy!

"If you have such skills, it would be safer to change the plan, such as taking advantage of our laxity to launch a surprise attack." Jiaming considered it from his own perspective, thinking about how to successfully rob, "Unless the real purpose is to lure me away."

But in fact, there is no need to think so much, because those two old men... can't even act.

"I didn't realize you were so quick-witted." Seeing that he had been seen through, Paimon simply stopped pretending and started praising him directly.

Jiaming accepted Paimeng's praise: "It's mainly because of experience. I have fought against ruthless robbers, but I have never seen anything like this.

I finally advised them that if they wanted to turn over a new leaf, I would recommend them to become escorts. They can always come to Liyue Harbor to play with me."

"Uh... you're a little too good at making friends..." Paimon was shocked.

At this time, Jiaming changed the subject and talked about business: "Do you want to help me? To ease the relationship between me and my dad?"

"Yeah." Ying felt that there was nothing that could not be said about this matter.

Hearing Ying admit it so bluntly, Jiaming didn't know what to say. After a few seconds of silence, he sighed and said, "Ah... I am very grateful to you.

But this matter, in the final analysis, is also the conflict between me and my father that has accumulated over time. Don't say the bad guys are fake, even if they are real, I can't change the result even if I subdue them and bring them back...

You all saw the way he asked me the question..."

This is Jiaming's heart knot. There is no child who does not desire recognition and praise from his parents. Even if he is more reliable than his peers, it will not make any difference. He also desires his father's recognition.

But Ye De hardly ever praised him. Ye De was old-fashioned and serious, as if there was some hatred between the two of them.

Jiaming admitted that he was indeed persuaded by Safir and wanted to try to understand his father and have a good talk with him, but his father's attitude pushed him away again.

A soft heart cannot withstand repeated hurt and indifference. Even a passionate young man, after being hurt too many times, will gradually learn to build a wall in his heart, eliminating the possibility of communicating with his father. This is the most insurmountable gap between them.

It's never just Jiaming who has problems. He is passive and aggrieved. People only blame and demand him from the perspective of the father's generation, but they cannot see his father's faults and mistakes.

Jiaming thought about what Safire said at that time afterwards. He felt that those words made sense. He was willing to listen, not only because of the truth in the words, but also because Safire was analyzing the problem with him instead of just blaming him.

Of course, when it comes down to it, Saphir still stands on the side of his father. She is just a little more gentle than others, but there is no one who truly stands on his side.

It is normal for Jiaming to think this way, because if he were in his position, he would not appear in front of him. If the story is told from his perspective, then he would have to tell it to Ye De.

"That's not the case. Your father is secretly worried about you, and he told us everything!" Paimon wanted to explain, "Zhongli persuaded him, and he almost gave in in the end..."

"Alas..." Jiaming didn't reply, but just sighed.

Paimon thought that maybe he had something he didn't want to say, so he asked, "Don't you believe it?"

Jiaming shook his head, not saying whether he believed it or not, but said in a melancholy tone: "He won't let go. No matter how much he tells others, he won't tell me. I know that."

This is the so-called dignity of being a parent. Some people are always like this when facing their children. They can't let go of their face. Don't children have seven emotions and six desires and no feelings?

They should be the closest people, but because of the relationship between father and son, there is a hierarchy. Should the child be inferior to the father? Is the father so noble that it is shameful to lower his head?

He had smiled even the most humble smiles in the business world, but when he returned home, he put on an arrogant attitude and tried to dominate the world.

"Are you the same?" Ying didn't think about Ye De's matter. She just left it to Zhongli Saphir and Xianyun. She just wanted to ask Jiaming's opinion.

Jiaming was stumped by the question.

Ying didn't say anything, just looked at him quietly.

The interactions between people are like looking in the mirror. There is no blind flattery, nor inexplicable resentment. Everything is relative. Ye De is unwilling to bow to Jiaming, nor does he want to say anything more to him. So what about Jiaming?

Why would he be willing to talk more with Ye De?

The two stubborn people are the real reason why the relationship turned into ice. If one of them was not so twisted, the relationship between the father and son would not be so stiff.

Paimon also responded: "Yes, you told us that you wanted to show results. Do you want to tell your father about your efforts over the years?"

"It won't be useful, right? But just by talking..." Jiaming wanted to escape, but subconsciously felt that it was useless.

Ying suddenly thought of what Saphir had said before:

"Being mean is a form of self-defense. Some people are mean to outsiders but tolerant to their loved ones, while others are just the opposite. In essence, this is a reflection of human nature.

It is easier to show your true self to your loved ones. Your loved ones can see most clearly what kind of person you are.

But sometimes, an overly close relationship can make it hard to speak up, and the end result is that the relationship becomes increasingly distant, and by the time you want to save the relationship, it’s already too late.”

Ying felt that Jiaming and Ye De were just like that.

As for Jiaming's current state, Ying knew that it was a kind of cowardly mentality, a subconscious escape caused by repeated failures.

Some people will think about the consequences of failure before doing something, and then begin to subconsciously imagine how difficult this thing is, and finally persuade themselves in their hearts to give up the idea of ​​taking action.

As time went by, he gave up. If one were to talk about this openly, this person would look very cowardly, but Ying knew that this was not cowardice, because he had been brave and had tried.

It's just that he failed too many times and lost hope.

Persistence without results is a torture, and few people can persist. After all, there is only one Funina, right?

Paimon was still persuading: "You have to try it to know if it works! Just like you have to taste it to know if it tastes good.

Listen to us. Use your interpersonal skills on your father! Make him a friend who can understand you. "

Jiaming was still a little hesitant.

Ying stepped forward and said, "You are not even afraid of robbers, so why should you be afraid of your father? Will he hurt you? Will he eat you? Will he cut you with a knife? No? Then what are you afraid of?"

"This..." Jiaming really wanted to say that things were not that simple, but when the words came to his lips, he looked at the two people in front of him and couldn't say it.

Finally, he could only make up his mind: "Then, I'll try again."

On the other side, Ye De and Zhongli Saphir were chatting happily.

Zhongli demonstrated his knowledge, which impressed Ye De in every aspect.

And during this conversation, Ye De also understood the relationship between Zhongli and Saphir. The two are siblings, but they have no blood relationship. Strictly speaking, they should be considered sworn brothers.

In this case, the intimate behavior of the two is understandable. Ye De also learned that Safir is not as young as he had previously thought.

It's just because he looks really young that I describe him as young, but he is actually quite old.

In short, after the three of them chatted, Ye De got to know Mr. Zhongli and Mr. Su, the boss of Yanshang Tea House, better.

"I didn't expect that as someone who has been in the tea business for decades, I would learn a lot of tea tasting experience from Brother Zhongli today." Ye De's face was full of smiles and he was very happy.

Safir smiled and said, "The fact that my Yanshang Teahouse has grown to its current size is inseparable from the support of my brother. Brother Ye has only glimpsed the tip of the iceberg of your talent today."

"It's just some personal opinions, not that outrageous." Zhongli felt a little embarrassed by the compliment. He grabbed Saphir's hand, squeezed it gently, and signaled her to say less.

Although the Rock King has high defense, he is not that thick-skinned, and he would be embarrassed if he was praised too much.

At this time, Paimon's voice came over: "How many cups did you drink while we were away?"

“It’s not alcohol that I’m drinking…” Ying said in confusion.

Indeed, it wasn’t alcohol that I drank, so why are you bragging?

Zhongli smiled awkwardly: "Haha... I get along well with Brother Ye. Our friendship is just like the tea in this cup, very rich and mellow."

"Yes! Brother Zhongli is right." Ye Deshen nodded in agreement, and then he looked at his son, "Jia Ming, Mr. Zhongli is very knowledgeable. When you meet such knowledgeable people in Liyue Harbor, you should ask more questions and learn more.

It just so happens that you also know Mr. Zhongli and Boss Su Jin. This is a very good opportunity. It is difficult for ordinary people to find a way to get to know them. Don't be arrogant."

"Eh? Oh... I see." Jiaming was a little confused for a moment. What was wrong with his dad? Why did he suddenly bring up this?

Safir looked at the people here, then glanced at Xianyun who was hiding on the side, and stood up with a smile and said, "Okay, Brother Ye, although the tea is good, you can't drink too much. Chatting is indeed pleasant, but you can't delay your work. Zhongli and I still have some things to do, so I'll take my leave first."

"That's true. I have some work that the hall master has entrusted to me that I haven't completed yet." Zhongli said in a daze, "I almost forgot."

Ye De stood up and said, "Oh! This... Boss Su Jin didn't tell you earlier. Isn't this delaying things? I'm sorry for delaying you for so long.

You guys go about your business, I'll treat you to morning tea another day at a time that's convenient for you."

"There's no need to treat me. Yanshang Teahouse has the best morning tea in Liyue Harbor. If you're interested, Brother Ye, feel free to come to Yanshang Teahouse anytime. I'll treat you and I guarantee you'll be satisfied with the meal." Saphir bowed to Ye De.

Zhongli also nodded.

Ye De patted his forehead and laughed: "I forgot about Boss Su's identity. Okay, I will definitely visit you when the time comes!"

After a few more pleasantries, Zhongli and Saphir were about to leave.

Seeing this, Ying and Paimeng hurriedly followed. Paimeng said to Jiaming and Ye De, "We'll go see them off. You guys talk first."

This gives the father and son some space to be alone.

The four of them walked away, and Ye De sat back in his seat. He looked at his son standing beside him and pointed to the stool next to him: "Sit down."

“…Yeah.” Jiaming walked over a little uncomfortably and sat down.

The atmosphere became awkward.

On the other side, Saphir and his group walked far away, making sure that Ye De and the others could not hear them, and then Paimon spoke: "Is Zhongli the reinforcement that Saphir brought over?"

"Huh? How big of a deal is this? Do I need to go to so much trouble to get help?" Saphir glanced at the two of them and said, "I just dragged him here to watch the show."

Zhongli nodded: "I never thought I would run into him directly. If I had known, I should have stayed away from him."

"I said that position is unsafe, but you see we weren't noticed." A slightly rough voice sounded, and two figures, one tall and one short, suddenly appeared.

Paimeng was startled by the two people who appeared out of nowhere. He took a closer look and said in surprise, "Xiao, Fushe? You are here too?"

"We've always been here." Xiao said expressionlessly.

Fushe laughed: "At first, when the Emperor flew the kite, we thought it was the head of the Wangsheng Hall. When we got closer, we found out it was the Emperor and King Chen."

Saphir spread his hands and said, "I originally wanted to let the two of them test the kite for us, but I didn't expect you to come so quickly. If I had known, I wouldn't have given you the talisman to speed up."

"Then you won't be able to see us until tomorrow." Ying chuckled.

Zhongli took out the ghost kite at this time: "Leave the rest to Xianyun..."

The way he looked at Fushe and Xiao was so obvious that he wanted them to try the kite.

Safire explained: "The kite was equipped with Fontaine's mechanical device to see how it differs from traditional kites.

By the way, have you bought the sesame oil?"

When sesame oil was suddenly mentioned, Zhongli also looked at Xiao.

Xiao nodded: "I've already bought it."

"That's good." Zhongli nodded.

This was Walnut's order. She wanted to mix the vegetables with sesame oil. No one knew when this weird idea came up.

Saphir clapped his hands and said, "Alright, keep flying the kite. This will prevent Zhongli from not completing the mission and having his wages deducted, and then the problem will fall on me again."

The deduction of money had no impact on Zhongli, because the money he spent would only fall on Saphir's head.