In the teahouse, Yun Jing and Huang Tao sat across from each other and poured him a cup of bad tea. He didn't care about his poor acting in an encounter and said: "Brother Huang, drink tea. I'm not as rich as you. I can't afford good tea. I'll take a cup of coarse tea."
, don’t mind”
"Tea is just for quenching thirst. It doesn't matter whether it's good or bad." Huang Tao didn't care about the poor quality of the tea. He directly picked up the cup and drank it and said with a smile.
Yunjing said seriously: "That's really different. Good tea, especially good tea that you spend a lot of money to get. If you drink it with money, the feeling is naturally different."
"Hahaha, Brother Yun is such a wonderful person. It's always so fun to get along with you," Huang Tao said happily.
After the joke, Yunjing asked him: "By the way, should I call you Brother Huang, or Gongzi Tao? Or His Highness the Second Prince?"
The reason why he wanted to make his words clear was that Yun Jing really felt that pretending not to know how to act was boring and too tiring.
"Um, does Brother Yun even know this?" Huang Tao said in shock. He really didn't expect that Yun Jing already knew his true identity.
Nodding, Yun Jing said: "I found out by chance. It was really an accident at the time. Well, is it too late for me to salute you now? You won't punish me for being rude, right?"
"Brother Yun, what are you talking about? You and I have a very good personal relationship, so why should you care about this? You should just call me Brother Huang. It seems natural. To be honest, I don't have many friends, and I don't want to lose you as a friend because of my identity."
, Huang Tao shook his head and said seriously, not caring that his true identity was known by Yun Jing.
In fact, Yunjing knew about it, which made him more relaxed and saved him the embarrassment of Yunjing suddenly knowing his true identity on some special occasions.
Yun Jing smiled and said, "Okay, from now on, you and I will still treat each other as brothers in private. Tsk, I'm like you."
"Thighs? Brother Yun, you are stumped..." After hearing this, Huang Tao subconsciously moved away from Yun Jing and said some weird things, feeling uncomfortable in his heart.
Well, he didn’t know what Yunjing meant by hugging his thighs here. Yunjing said speechlessly: “I’m not interested in men, I mean trying to climb high.”
Even pretty boys are not interested, Yunjing added in his mind.
"You and I don't care about the source of our friendship. There's no such thing as being too high-spirited or not. Brother Yun's words are really sad." Huang Tao laughed, paused, and then cupped his hands and said, "Let's get to know each other formally. Xia Tao has met Brother Yun."
"Yunjing, the word is guarding the heart," Yunjing replied, and then curled his lips and said, "Is it necessary to be so formal? We are good friends who went to a brothel together."
"Ahem...", Xia Tao's words from Yun Jing made him feel bad. How could he describe himself like this?
He quickly changed the subject and said, "Brother Yun left early that day, are you still satisfied with Brother Yun?"
"To be honest, the aftermath of that day really made me feel a little unhappy," Yun Jing said thoughtfully.
Slightly dumbfounded, Xia Tao asked in a joking tone: "Why? But Pinyu Tower in Honglin County has never entertained Brother Yun? How about I go and tear it down so you can vent your anger?"
"It's not that serious, it's just...well, to be honest, I once had a relationship with that little sweet girl at that time. She was framed and lived in a brothel. Then something happened, which made me feel unhappy, but it was all
It has passed, and I am also a blessing in disguise," Yun Jing said with a smile.
Putting away his smile, Xia Tao muttered: "That's my fault. I never thought that Brother Yun and Miss Xiao Tiantian would meet each other... But you said it was a blessing in disguise. Could it be that you saved her from the fire pit, and the other party had no idea but to repay her with your own life?"
I promise, Brother Yun will be able to embrace a beautiful woman from now on?"
"It's okay, it's all over. And at that time you didn't know that I had met her before, and what was the promise of my body? She thought... No, I found that Xia... Brother Huang, after you revealed your identity, you seemed to let yourself go a little bit."
Ah, it would be a pity not to use this imagination to write a storybook," Yun Jing said speechlessly.
Leaning back on the chair, Huang Tao spread his hands and said, "It wasn't because of you, Brother Yun, that by being with you, I unknowingly exposed my true nature."
"So you are such a second prince."
"I'm usually too tired, so I'm not allowed to take off my disguise in front of my friends."
Smiling, Yunjing said, "Brother Huang is right. I feel tired and tired of being courteous when dealing with others, but it's extremely relaxing with a few friends I grew up with. I don't have to maintain the so-called demeanor. What should I do?
So be it”
"You still have a few close friends, but I'm miserable. I haven't had any friends since I was a child. Everyone respects me wherever I go. And I have people around me all the time to remind me how I should treat everyone and everything.
, I just live for others to see. Only when I accidentally leave home for a short period of time can I live my true self." Xia Tao looked at Yun Jing with some envy.
"What else do you want? How many people in the world have thought about a life like yours...Forget it, it would be a bit treasonous to continue talking about it," Yun Jing said with enough restraint.
Xia Tao stopped continuing this topic and said enthusiastically: "Brother Yun, tell me, what are your friends like? Are there any opportunities to introduce them to me? You know. I have few friends due to my identity.
, I really want to make some friends with whom I can relax and get along.”
Both of them tacitly revealed what happened in the brothel.
"They are a pervert, a foodie, and a guy who likes to die. They each have their own characteristics. I will introduce you to you if I have the opportunity. But if they know your identity, they will probably go crazy with joy. No, they will be scared to death.
", Yun Jing said with a smile.
As he talked, Yunjing suddenly realized that getting along with Huang Tao was so formal back then, why was it so relaxed now?
This Xia Tao was a bit capable, and he unknowingly brought the relationship between the two parties closer. Of course, this was not annoying, after all, the other party also showed his true self, and it was not the kind of deliberate guidance.
After hearing this, Xia Tao said: "Brother Yun has such interesting friends, I really want to meet them."
"Forget it, let's not talk about them. Brother Huang came to Pofeng County to attend Mr. Zuo's birthday? Having said that, with your status, you should really make more friends with people like Mr. Zuo," Yunjing said, changing the subject.
They are not in the same circle, and the status gap is too big. Talking about introductions and acquaintances is just talk. There is no point in continuing to talk about childhood friends.
Yunjing didn't think that Xia Tao would really let go of himself and make friends with Wang Bolin and the others.
And as for the prince, there is no need to say this clearly that he should make friends with learned people to increase his own foundation so as to prepare for competing for that position in the future.
In fact, this kind of topic is a bit sensitive, but it doesn't matter. If Xia Tao cares about it, don't mention it. It's just a small talk anyway.
After pondering for a while, Xia Tao said: "It's just a way to visit Mr. Zuo. Of course, as Brother Yun said, it would be great if we could have a good relationship with Mr. Zuo."
What he said was a bit blunt, and he almost admitted that he went to visit Mr. Zuo with a purpose. However, given his status, this kind of thing is normal. Otherwise, why would he, a prince, come all the way? It's not like he had eaten too much to support himself.
Yes, this is only what I would say if I consider Yunjing a friend, otherwise I would probably not even accept these words.
This kind of topic is enough, and if it continues, it will become a little more superficial. Xia Tao changed the subject and said: "By the way, Brother Yun, I accidentally got a good painting on the way here. It is really amazing. I originally wanted to give it to
Mr. Zuo wishes you a happy birthday. Since I have met you, how about tasting it and appreciating it?"
"Oh? Brother Huang thinks it's a stunning painting, so I'd like to see it," Yun Jinglai said with interest.
Then Xia Tao, wanting to show off in front of his friends, asked his servants to bring him what he called a good painting.
After the servant brought it, he showed it to Yun Jing and said, "Brother Yun, let me tell you, before I got this painting, I never thought that someone in the world could actually paint like this. It is simply not a painting."
, as if the real thing is sealed on the paper, but unfortunately it is in black and white. The painting is of a young girl. Look, does it seem like it has come to life and wants to come out of the painting? It’s just that this painting is too small.
Yes, I spent a full thirty thousand taels of silver to buy this painting, but I think it’s worth it. They didn’t want to sell it at first. After all, it was someone else’s self-portrait, but I gave too much..., Yun
Brother, what's your expression?"
Xia Tao was showing off to himself there, but Yunjing had a strange look on his face when he saw the painting, and he was suddenly stunned.
Yun Jing pointed to the painting he displayed, swallowed his saliva and said, "Wait a minute, Brother Huang, how much did you spend to buy this painting?"
"Thirty thousand taels, didn't you hear clearly? How about it, it's worth every penny, right?" Xia Tao said with a smile, with an expression that makes you envious.
After pondering for a while, Yunjing murmured: "It's a big loss, it's a big loss..."
"What's the big loss?" Xia Tao asked, not knowing why.
Yunjing looked at Xia Tao with a heartbroken expression and said, "Brother Huang, you have so much money that you are getting rusty, aren't you? You spent 30,000 taels on this shabby painting? Your family... well, there is indeed a mine, but there is also
You can’t be such a spendthrift!”
"Why did Brother Yun say this?" Xia Tao said in shock, a little aware that something was wrong.
Pointing to the painting on the table, Yunjing said: "Brother Huang, if you have more money, I will sell this kind of painting to you. If you don't want 30,000 taels, just 25,000 will be enough. If it doesn't work, let's negotiate the price. Let's talk.
How much do you want?"
"...Brother Yun, do you also have such a painting? No, you mean that I bought it too expensive?" Xia Tao said cautiously.
Yunjing looked at him like a fool and said, "It's worth the money. You, you buy this kind of painting from me. I have as much as you want. Thirty thousand taels of silver. I've lost all my blood!"
"What the hell is going on? Brother Yun, please stop showing off," Xia Tao said tangledly, thinking to himself, I spent 30,000 taels on the painting, why are you so distressed?
Can Yunjing not feel distressed? For the painting he painted, he received one tael of silver as retouching fee, but the other party later sold it for 30,000 taels. What kind of loss is this? He missed out on 30,000 taels. Thirty thousand taels.
!
"This painting, I painted it, but it wasn't signed at the time." Yunjing pointed to the painting on the table and said with a pained face.
Xia Tao was dumbfounded, the corner of his mouth twitched, and he said with a don't joke expression: "Seriously?"
"Why are you lying to me? At that time, I took a boat to the north, and when I ran out of money, I set up a stall on the boat to paint pictures. I had one tael of silver each, and I was a good boy. I still remember that the girl in the painting asked me if I was married."
Yun Jing shrugged and said.
Xia Tao: "..."
It’s so embarrassing. I wanted to show it off, but then I met the original artist, and he said that he spent 30,000 taels to buy it and the painting was worth only one tael.
He didn't doubt Yun Jing, he just wanted to find a crack in the ground and crawl in.
Then Yunjing reacted.
Is my painting so valuable?
Big dogs take money as money, if that's the case...
Thinking of this, he took out the 'Picture of Trackers' from the bookcase next to him, handed it to Xia Tao and said, "Brother Huang, how much is this painting worth?"
I originally wanted to find a rich and powerful person to handle this picture of trackers and clouds. Isn't that just right?
Xia Tao's status is sufficient. If the painting is sold to him, it will definitely be seen by many rich and powerful people. If someone feels sympathy, it will also bring good news to the thousands of poor people who make a living by pulling strings.
The key thing is that Xia Tao is rich!
Xia Tao raised his eyebrows, hesitantly took the huge painting in Yun Jing's hand, and slowly unfolded it.
Hiss~!
He just unfolded it a little and suddenly took a breath of air.
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This chapter has been completed!