Chapter 22: Business Opportunity

"Hmm? Is there something on my face?" Ye Xuan asked suspiciously. Seeing Yang Bingyu staring at him, he thought he had some dirt on his face and reached up to touch his cheek.

Yang Bingyu suddenly snapped back to reality, her pretty face flushing instantly. She hurriedly looked away and said with some embarrassment, "No, I’m just a little too full."

She would rather die than admit she was fangirling over him. How humiliating would that be to say out loud? Yang Bingyu patted her slightly hot cheeks, thoroughly berating herself in her mind. "Yang Bingyu, you’re so hopeless. It’s not like you’ve never seen a handsome guy before. Why did you just stare at him like an idiot?"

Although her excuse was a bit far-fetched, Ye Xuan did not press the issue. Seeing that they were about done eating, he stood up to pay the bill and leave. "Boss, how much is the total? And please pack up the leftovers for me."

Hearing Ye Xuan’s voice, the busy stall owner quickly put down his work and jogged over with a beaming smile. "Hehe, it’s three hundred and ninety-five yuan in total. I’ll round it down for you, so just give me three hundred and ninety."

Even though it was a small business, the owner was not stingy at all and offered to drop the fraction. Ye Xuan didn’t say much. He simply pulled four hundred-yuan bills from his pocket and handed them over. "Keep the change. Consider the rest a packing fee," he said, waving his hand to stop the owner from going to get change.

Ten yuan was nothing to them, and since Yang Bingyu had ordered quite a lot of food, packing it all up would be a bit of a hassle. He figured he might as well give the ten yuan as a tip for the hard work.

"Alrighty, I’ll pack it up for you right now." The owner smiled even more happily at Ye Xuan’s words.

These two were a huge order for the night. Initially, when he saw Yang Bingyu ordering so much food, he thought it was for a large gathering. Who knew it was just for the two of them? Moreover, the young lady only took a little bite out of each dish. From her temperament and way of speaking, it was obvious she didn’t come from an ordinary family. Having hustled in society for so many years, the owner was quite shrewd. He instantly guessed that Yang Bingyu was a wealthy young lady out to experience ordinary life. His attitude had been excellent, practically fulfilling her every request.

"Brother, it’s all packed up. There’s quite a bit, so hold on tight." The owner soon finished packing all the leftover food. As he handed the bags to Ye Xuan, he didn’t forget to speak to Yang Bingyu. "Miss, your boyfriend treats you really well. I wish you both a long and happy life together."

The owner had been observing them all night. Seeing how Ye Xuan constantly spoiled Yang Bingyu, he naturally assumed they were a couple. To please Yang Bingyu, he offered some kind words.

Hearing this, Yang Bingyu’s face instantly turned as red as an apple. Her eyes couldn’t help but dart toward Ye Xuan, wanting to see how he would respond. But he didn’t explain anything. He merely accepted the food from the owner calmly, without a single ripple of emotion on his face.

"Thank you." Seeing that Ye Xuan didn’t deny it, Yang Bingyu felt as sweet as if she had eaten honey. She thanked the owner with a bright smile and turned to leave happily.

After returning home, Ye Xuan thoughtfully brewed a cup of tea for Yang Bingyu. "You ate too much greasy food tonight. I brewed a cup of Three Pristine Tea for you to clear the internal heat."

This made Yang Bingyu’s fondness for him surge once more. She took the teacup Ye Xuan handed her and took a sip. The tea was sweet and sour, tasting quite good. "What did you put in here? The flavor is nice, and it even has a cool, refreshing feel."

Yang Bingyu took sip after sip, quickly emptying the cup. Seeing her chugging it down like a thirsty cow, Ye Xuan couldn’t help but laugh. Sometimes, this girl was quite cute.

"I put in mint, hawthorn, chrysanthemum, honeysuckle, Solomon’s seal, gardenia, and a few other things, then added a little honey." Taking the cup from Yang Bingyu’s hands, Ye Xuan poured her a refill.

Yang Bingyu drank as she spoke. "Does this tea have any other effects besides clearing internal heat? I think this is a great business opportunity."

Ye Xuan raised an eyebrow at her words. This girl really never forgot her old trade of making money no matter what she did. "It has quite a few benefits, but there are already so many types of herbal tea on the market. Three Pristine Tea might not be able to compete with those established brands."

"How will we know if we don’t try? I’ve drank those herbal teas on the market too. They taste overly sweet and leave a very uncomfortable feeling in the mouth. Drinking your Three Pristine Tea gives a very cool, refreshing sensation that cuts through the grease." Yang Bingyu shook her head, disagreeing with Ye Xuan.

Having wandered around the company with Elder Yang and her father since she was a child, she had a special nose for business opportunities. She felt it was very necessary to launch this Three Pristine Tea, and she could bet that once it hit the market, it would absolutely be a massive hit.

"Alright then. In that case, I’ll give you the recipe. Just treat it as selling it for fun." Seeing Yang Bingyu so determined, Ye Xuan didn’t have the heart to discourage her. If she wanted to sell it, he would just give her the recipe.

This Three Pristine Tea actually wasn’t his original creation. In the past, while out on a mission, he had accidentally drunk it in a remote little village in the Southwest Region. Thinking the taste and effects were both quite good, he had asked the villagers for the recipe. The original Three Pristine Tea actually tasted a bit bitter and astringent. It was only after Ye Xuan’s own modifications that it took on its sweet and sour flavor.

"Hmph, what do you mean ’selling it for fun’? Who are you looking down on? Believe it or not, in half a year, this Three Pristine Tea will definitely become a best-selling hit beverage." Ye Xuan’s attitude immediately sparked Yang Bingyu’s fighting spirit, and she looked at him with an unconvinced expression.

Seeing Yang Bingyu’s unyielding demeanor, Ye Xuan zoned out for a moment, unable to stop himself from thinking of the late White Tiger who had died in the line of duty. Sometimes, this girl really resembled White Tiger. Even their competitive nature was exactly the same.

"I believe you. How could I not?" Ye Xuan answered with immense indulgence.

"Hehe, don’t worry, I definitely won’t take your recipe for nothing. How about this: a thirty-seventy split. You get thirty, I get seventy. We make money together, how does that sound?" When it came to doing business, Yang Bingyu’s eyes instantly lit up. She looked at the Three Pristine Tea in her hands, as if seeing endless gold ingots rushing toward her.

The tea hadn’t even started selling yet, but she was already thinking about how to spend the money she would earn. This little money-grubber appearance made Ye Xuan chuckle. He had never intended to take any dividends from Yang Bingyu. Even if she didn’t give him a single cent of profit, it wouldn’t matter.

"Whatever works for you. As long as you’re happy," Ye Xuan said as he took the teacup from Yang Bingyu’s hands.