Now they had plenty of time, so there was no need to rush.
Stepping out of the carriage, even though the bright and warm sunlight was shining on them, it still felt cooler than being inside the carriage.
At least they were outside, where the air was fresh.
Jiaojiao felt fortunate to have come along with them. In this countryside, her original sense of urgency relaxed a bit.
Next to a lush green tree, there was a seemingly simple yet well-equipped tea shop.
The tea shop used a grey-brown cloth for shade, with several tables beneath it. There was also a house at the back, with smoke rising from its chimney.
The shopkeeper, who was napping on a table, seemed to have heard the noise and raised his head to rub his eyes.
Upon seeing them, he quickly stood up, draped a cloth over his shoulder, and approached them with a smile.
This shopkeeper looked quite young, only about seventeen or eighteen years old. He was handsome, and his smile resembled that of someone familiar.
