Its not that Red Fragrance Alley wouldnt inform Li Deshang, Jia Youcai wouldnt be so naive. He knows that the key to a force like Red Fragrance Alley is to maintain good relations everywhere, and its impossible to truly bet everything on someone like Li Deshang, one of the chief officers.
Perhaps they might establish friendly relations.
But everyone worth befriending, they would befriend.
Yet, there are differences in importance.
For example, Master Mu before us.
Jia Youcai can speculate, once the owner of Red Fragrance Alley understands the current situation of Mountain City, they will definitely strive to please Master Mu with all their might.
A Martial Artist who has achieved Bone Tempering mastery would undoubtedly have significant influence in Mountain City.
However, this is not what concerns Jia Youcai.
What truly worries Jia Youcai is that after all the currying favor, Red Fragrance Alleys attitude might affect Master Mu.
One side provides benefits endlessly, without any effort needed.
While the other side is exhausted, needing strong dependence.
Everyone would choose the former.
And it so happens that Li Deshang is the latter.
In the seemingly stable Mountain City, Li Deshang needs to rely on Master Mu for far too many things. If Master Mus attitude changes, the current situation will be overturned immediately.
Li Deshang would be crushed.
The outcome wouldnt be much better.
Jia Youcai was still deep in thought when he suddenly heard Dou Bao calling from the distant kitchen.
"Sister Dou Bao, whats the matter?
Jia Youcai hurriedly ran towards the kitchen.
"Im busy cooking and cant leave, the Master wants you to take the tea to the front hall and serve them closely.
Dou Bao said as she handed a tray with a teapot, tea cups, and dried fruits to Jia Youcai.
Jia Youcai was stunned.
Then, the arrest officer smiled.
"Thats good at it, huh.
Saying this, Jia Youcai carried the tray and headed towards the hall.
Had already completely vanished.
Master Mu had already shown his stance, no change at all, otherwise he wouldnt have been asked to serve tea and water at this moment, serving is merely an indication of attitude, isnt it?
No doubt its Master Mu.
Only someone like Master Mu could have honed his skills to such a degree at this age.
With admiration and reflection in his heart, Jia Youcai entered the front hall.
Jason and the owner of Red Fragrance Alley sat on the left and right.
The attendants of Red Fragrance Alley stood behind their own master, Jia Youcai, clad in short attire, set up the dried fruits, brewed the tea, and stood deferentially behind Jason.
"Officer Jia, still in good health?
That old owner laughed and cupped his hands, but did not get up.
Jia Youcai replied with a smile.
That old owner laughed and cupped his hands again, then turned back to look at Jason, speaking gently: I heard that Master Mu turned misfortune into blessings, and not only survived but reached Bone Tempering mastery, such talent is truly admirable.
"All thanks to Goushengs unsparing help.
"Otherwise, Mu Bai would have died long ago.
Jason responded politely.
And straightforwardly highlighted Li Deshangs role.
For Li Deshang, this collaborator, Jason was quite satisfied, not just due to Li Deshangs sincerity, but also because of a hint of naivety in Li Deshangs personality.
In Jia Youcais words, The gentleman is a good person, just a bit foolish from reading too much.
Jason didnt dislike such naivety.
Of course, he didnt like the evaluation of foolishness from reading too much.
He preferred to call it scholarly spirit.
"Mr. Li, you have always earned my admiration.
This old owner from Red Fragrance Alley was already a seasoned person, how could he not understand Jasons series of hints?
With Jia Youcais presence, combined with Jasons words, it was enough to explain everything.
Then, this old owner from Red Fragrance Alley smiled warmly and picked up the teacup for a sip.
"Nice jasmine tea, the fragrance is overwhelming.
"It would be better with a couple of sugar crystals.
"And ideally a peel of dried orange.
As he spoke, he took another sip.
As if to clear his throat, he continued.
"The sugar makes the tea smoother and easier to drink, while dried orange peel has properties that promote digestion and relieve dampness. Together with the tea, they complement each other perfectly.
"Yet, balance is key; too much sugar cloys, too much tea gets bitter, the same goes for dried orange peel.
"Tea is like that, people are too.
Mountain City is small compared to the state capital, but large compared to the subordinate villages. When one person manages it, its inevitable to overlook some things.
As he spoke, the old owner paused, looking at Jason nonchalantly.
He had made himself clear enough.
Going further would be too straightforward, causing a loss of face if Master Mu rejected him.
The person is not only trying to build rapport but also to plead for the wealthy households in Mountain City.
Moreover, ideally, to have one of their people join Li Deshangs advisory group.
Jason instantly grasped the intention of the old owner.
On the side, Jia Youcai, although didnt understand at first, understood later.
The person came to plead!
In fact, since several wealthy households in Mountain City were raided, many pleaded.
But Li Deshang had closed his doors to them all.
Now someone pleaded with Mu Bai…
Not easy to deal with.
Jia Youcai took a deep breath in his heart, he knew clearly, being able to move this old owner from Red Fragrance Alley meant those wealthy families had surely made a significant move, enough to interest the old owner.