CHAPTER 225: CHAPTER 225: HOW ABOUT BEING FRIENDS?

Away from the environment of the Jiang Family, Sanya has become increasingly bold. She watched Lao Jiu on the grinding trough as if playing a game, "I want to play too."

Yingzi didn’t speak, but she looked at Lao Jiu with the same longing gaze.

Lao Jiu chuckled, "This is work, not play."

"Once the work is done, I’ll let you play."

Soon, Lao Jiu finished grinding the medicine and took it out with a brush.

Then he carefully lifted Sanya onto the iron rod and held her steady.

Sanya tottered and rolled a few times, giggling.

After a while, she switched places with Yingzi, and this novelty brought back the innocence that girls should have, filling the shop with laughter like tinkling bells.

Even the customers who came with worried brows to get medicine were affected by the laughter, their frowns slightly easing.

After a while, Mrs. Chen came over, "You two shouldn’t play here, it’s affecting the shop’s business."

Even though Yingzi and Sanya hadn’t had enough fun, they obediently followed Mrs. Chen out.

The shop quieted down again, and the customers who were getting medicine also left.

Zhang Shun looked outside idly, suddenly stood up, "Hey, there’s a sedan chair stopped at the door."

Only the wealthy or noble can ride in a sedan chair, and Zhang Shun craned his neck in curiosity.

An attendant lifted the curtain of the sedan chair, and a young man stepped out from inside.

The man looked up at the shop’s sign and stepped inside.

In the corner, Jiang Youzhi, upon seeing the man, quickly stood up and rushed over to greet him.

Just as he was about to speak, Prince Kang slightly shook his head, indicating that he shouldn’t reveal his identity.

Jiang Youzhi had no choice but to say, "Why have you come today? If you don’t mind, would you like to come inside and sit for a while?"

Prince Kang waved his hand, casually inspecting the shop’s decor as he said, "I won’t sit this time; I’m still busy."

"I was just passing by and happened to bring you something."

He raised a hand, and the attendant beside him respectfully handed Jiang Youzhi an invitation.

Prince Kang smiled, "After you left yesterday, it occurred to me that you might need this."

"I happen to have one, and giving it to you doesn’t waste this invitation."

Jiang Youzhi opened the invitation, his gaze falling on the last part, where the signature read "Yuelu Academy."

His expression became hesitant for a moment.

This is something he naturally desires.

But clearly, Prince Kang’s invitation isn’t given for free.

He doesn’t want to pledge allegiance to Prince Kang over one invitation.

Prince Kang seemed to notice Jiang Youzhi’s hesitant expression and waved his hand, "Don’t feel any psychological burden, and don’t think too much."

"Keeping it with me is also a waste."

"Just consider it a small gesture from a friend."

He winked at Jiang Youzhi, "Our ages are similar; I should only be two or three years older than you. If you don’t mind, shall we be friends?"

Jiang Youzhi hastily bowed and said, "I wouldn’t dare."

Prince Kang laughed heartily, "Is it that you wouldn’t dare, or that you don’t want to?"

Jiang Youzhi’s eyes flickered; Prince Kang had spoken so openly that if he didn’t express himself, he might offend Prince Kang.

Prince Kang’s favor is something he has to accept.

He laughed freely, "It would be an honor to be friends with you."

Prince Kang patted Jiang Youzhi’s shoulder, "Then it’s settled."

"I have other matters today; once I’m free, I’ll find you to play chess."

Prince Kang smiled and walked out; Jiang Youzhi respectfully escorted him out, watched as Prince Kang got into the sedan chair and went off into the distance, and only then did he return.