The waiter nodded repeatedly, "Yes, yes, yes, please be careful, sir."
There were other patrons in the tea house at the moment. Some of them were dining, while others engaged in conversation.
But after the man walked in, many eyes turned to the disheveled merchant and the large box he brought with him.
Those who didn't look directly, at least redirected their peripheral vision, seemingly interested.
The man then went up to the second floor with his box, heading towards the Tian room.
As he passed by the Di room, the man stopped and stomped thrice on the ground, allegedly to shake off the mud on his shoes.
Inside the Di room, Wei Ruo and Wei Jinyi sat facing each other at a table.
The table was set with tea and refreshments. The pair sipped their tea and ate their snacks in a leisurely fashion.
Upon hearing the regular rhythm of three stomps outside, Wei Jinyi and Wei Ruo exchanged a glance. They both understood the unspoken signal.
