“Bang bang bang!” At dawn, a crisp knock on the door abruptly pulled Lynette from her deep sleep.
She groggily climbed out of bed, slipped on her slippers, and slowly walked towards the door while yawning.
Upon opening the door, Alex’s figure came into view.
Today, he was wearing a well-tailored black swallowtail suit, the sharp cut highlighting his robust physique while exuding a refined and composed demeanor, like a successful businessman with impeccable manners.
But as soon as he opened his mouth, he revealed his true nature: “The hotel cafeteria provides free breakfast, but if you go too late, it will be gone.” “Okay!” Lynette’s voice was full of resentment.
Alex nodded slightly.
“Then hurry up, I’ll wait for you in the cafeteria.” Before she could finish speaking, Lynette slammed the door shut with a loud bang.
After a quick wash, she headed towards the cafeteria, still feeling tired.
Along the way, she was so angry that she gritted her teeth when she thought about how shabby her room was.
The bed board was as hard as a stone, and lying on it made me feel uncomfortable all over.
She could actually tolerate this, after all, she had slept on the streets when she was a child.
But there was only one tub for bathing, which she, who was always very clean, couldn’t stand!
That wretched Alex, go die, go die, go die, go die…
She cursed in her heart more than ten times before walking into the fragrant cafeteria.
In the corner, Alex was engrossed in his meal.
Lynette glared at him, turned around, got herself a breakfast, found a seat, and started eating in silence.
Soon after, the two walked out of the hotel one after the other.
The summer morning light poured down, falling on them and casting two clear streaks on the ground.
“Did you sleep well last night?” Alex asked casually.
“No!” Lynette answered without hesitation, “I want a deluxe room.” ” Lynnette, you’re still young,” Alex said with a “old-fashioned” tone.
“Suffering now will do you good for your future.” “Then why don’t you suffer?” she immediately retorted.
“I’m your uncle,” Alex said matter-of-factly, “so you’ll have to bear the hardship.” Lynette was speechless for a moment, and could only hold her breath and walk ahead sullenly, ignoring him.
They walked out of the city of Mondstadt along the cobblestone street.
Ahead was a wide stone bridge.
On the bridge, a little boy, about half a person’s height, was squatting on the ground, carefully feeding the pigeons he was raising.
These pigeons often defecate indiscriminately in Aether, making the bridge surface mottled and causing widespread complaints from most residents of Mondstadt.
Knights of Favonius has received numerous complaints, but none of them have been resolved in the end.
This is the only way for the boy Timmy to express his longing for his deceased father.
He had absolutely no relation to his adoptive mother, Grace, who was a high nun at Favonius Church.
Just as Alex and Lynette were about to pass by the flock of pigeons flapping their wings, a pigeon suddenly “dropped” a puddle of excrement in the Aether, which fell straight down onto Lynette’s head as she was lost in thought.
In the nick of time, Alex reacted swiftly, grabbing her soft waist and pulling her into his arms.
“Snap!” The filth landed on the ground at their feet.
Lynette was taken aback at first, but quickly recovered and softened her tone, “…Thank you!” “You’re welcome,” Alex released his hand, raising an eyebrow slightly.
“After all, I’m your uncle.” Upon hearing this, the slight goodwill that had just arisen in Lynette’s heart vanished instantly.
She asked angrily, “You really think you’re my elder?” “Yes,” Alex readily admitted.
“asshole!” After uttering this angry rebuke, Lynette strode away.
Alex chuckled lightly and followed at a leisurely pace.
He insisted on being the other man’s elder, not because he had a penchant for being an “uncle,” but because to get close to Arlecchino, he had to be an “uncle.” After walking for a while, Lynette slowed down and waited for him to catch up before asking impatiently, “Where are we going next?” Alex looked up into the distance and slowly said, “Let’s do business in Springvale.” “Do business?” Lynette looked at her suspiciously.
“What kind of business?” “You’ll find out soon enough,” Alex said mysteriously.
Looking at his hateful yet composed face, Lynette felt an urge to bite him hard.
About an hour later, they arrived at Springvale.
The arrival of the two attracted the attention of many residents.
Especially Alex, a person with such sophisticated attire and outstanding temperament, rarely appears in this quiet and peaceful town.
Soon, a middle-aged man with a stubble beard stepped forward.
He had a rugged face and a pair of cat ears on his head, symbolizing his family lineage.
“Two distinguished guests from afar,” he said politely and warmly, “I am Draziv, the hunter chieftain.
May I ask what brings you here?” Alex smiled slightly, revealing a gentle and polite expression: “Hello, I am Alex, a businessman from Snezhnaya, and this is my assistant, Lynette.
We are here on a business trip.” Upon hearing ” Snezhnaya,” Draziv frowned slightly, a hint of wariness appearing in his eyes.
“What kind of business trip?” “I’ve heard that the spring water in Springvale is clear and sweet,” Alex said frankly, “and I intend to build a large winery here to make fine wine with this spring water.” Draziv hesitated for a moment, then shook his head and refused: “I’m sorry, we cannot agree.
The spring water of Springvale is our drinking water source that we have relied on for generations.” Alex remained calm and slowly began to speak: “Once the winery is completed, ten percent of the annual profits will be distributed equally among all the residents of the town.
In addition, locals will be given priority in hiring for the winery, with a monthly salary of no less than 100,000 Mora.” Upon hearing this, Draziv’s expression clearly wavered.
Even setting aside the 10% profit margin, the recruitment aspect alone is enough to make anyone’s mouth water.
However, he suppressed his inner turmoil and cautiously responded: “This matter is of great importance.
I need to discuss it with the residents and also report it to the Knights of Favonius for approval.” “I understand.” Alex nodded slightly.
“Then I’ll come to visit again in a few days.” After leaving Springvale, Alex did not return to Mondstadt, but headed straight for Dawn Winery.
Before they had gone far, Lynette could no longer contain her curiosity and couldn’t help but ask: ” Alex, why did you suddenly decide to build a winery?
Don’t tell me…
you’re planning to sell fake bars?”