Zhang Yi laughed heartily, "Exorcising demons, slaying monstersāIāve loved collecting these interesting things all my life. Iāve gathered quite a lot myself, but I still donāt have real peach wood. Iāve always wanted to visit Peach Blossom Valley, but havenāt had the time. Besides, Iāve heard that without a local guide, you canāt enter Peach Blossom Valley..."
"So you know about Peach Blossom Valley too?"
"Of course I know, let me tell you, Qiaoqiao, thatās truly an Imaginary land of joy and plenty. Itās the perfect time for you to go now. If I werenāt so busy, Iād really want to go with you."
Zhang Yi became endlessly chatty talking about Peach Blossom Valley.
There was a hint of regret in his voice.
Gu Qiaoqiao smiled and nodded, "Okay, Uncle Zhang, if the locals allow it, Iāll bring you a branch back. But, why did you give me this box?"
"To keep the peach wood branch in its most original state, it must be stored in this box."
So thatās how it works.
Xiao Wen curiously took the box, glanced at it, and then looked at Zhang Yi, laughing, "Second Manager really knows a lot..."
"Iāve been around the Old Patriarch since I was a teenager, and throughout my life, Iāve been most exposed to antiques and treasures. If I didnāt know such things, wouldnāt it be laughable?"
Xiao Wen gave Zhang Yi a look, but inwardly, she couldnāt help but admire the Old Patriarch for doing the one right thing in his life by bringing Zhang Yi on board.
If Yubao Square didnāt have Zhang Yi now, many things would be impossible to handle.
It might all fall on Gu Qiaoqiaoās shoulders, which would surely be difficult for Qiaoqiao.
After chatting with Zhang Yi for a few more words, Gu Qiaoqiao took the box and left Yubao Square with Xiao Wen.
The two of them discussed a little and decided to buy some things.
What Ling Nan said was simple, but that child wasnāt very knowledgeable about etiquette. But as their older sisters, they couldnāt go empty-handed.
There are surely many local specialties, so itās better to buy things that arenāt available there.
The best choice would be candy.
Itās favored by both the elderly and children, plus itās easy to carry and store.
So, the two went to the department store.
The first floor was the candy counter, and some items here were negotiable, with more variety than whatās supplied.
Though the prices were a bit expensive.
Gu Qiaoqiao didnāt mind.
Xiao Wen was even less concerned.
The two enthusiastically picked out candies.
Gu Qiaoqiaoās senses were sharp. She suddenly turned around and indeed found a woman in the distance looking her way.
Upon closer inspection, Gu Qiaoqiao realized it was none other than Liang Yan, whom she had seen yesterday.
Unexpectedly, they met so quickly.
Seeing Gu Qiaoqiao looking her way, Liang Yan gracefully walked toward her after a few seconds.
Gu Qiaoqiao thought for a moment and went forward to meet her.
Liang Yan smiled before speaking, "What a coincidence to see you again, Qiaoqiao."
"Sister Yan, itās you." Gu Qiaoqiao greeted with a smile, "Are you here to buy clothes?"
Gu Qiaoqiao asked while observing the bag in Liang Yanās hand.
"Yes, Iām buying some clothes for the change of seasons."
"Sister Yan, why donāt we have lunch together?" Gu Qiaoqiao warmly suggested.
This was a rare connection with Master Fong and an old childhood friend, even an ex-fiancƩe. For some reason, Gu Qiaoqiao really wanted to know what she was currently thinking.
If Liang Yan truly regretted it, would Master Fong let her return to his side?