"Who is this..."
As soon as the words were out, Jono started to introduce to Luo Yize, "This is Ah Hai, a former colleague from my old workplace."
Due to the startled Luo Yize, Jono was at his wits' end and simply let the two get acquainted. At this moment, Jono also noticed something. Why did Ah Hai always show up whenever Luo Yize was around?
"Normally, it should be working hours now. How come you have the time to come to Xiushui Street?"
Hearing Jono's question, Ah Hai trembled slightly. "Well... I have a meeting this afternoon, but it's not urgent. I've got plenty of time."
With so much time on his hands, Ah Hai had more than enough time to tail Luo Yize.
The media seemed to be extremely concerned about Luo Yize. From a Weibo post of his ex - girlfriend He Jing, to He Jing's request for reconciliation, then to the group photo with Jono, and finally to the press conference. Ah Hai had planned every step and basically dug into every aspect of Luo Yize's life.
Therefore, Jono guessed correctly that Ah Hai must be eager to have a private chat with Luo Yize to seize this opportunity to try to poach him.
Just as Jono was about to speak, Luo Yize's next words seemed to have answered for him. "We're just out to relax for a while. I have other things to do this afternoon."
Ah Hai looked helpless. After watching them enter the store, he went to a nearby teahouse.
After entering the teahouse, he ordered a cup of Pu - er tea. As soon as he sat down, he started sipping the tea silently. When the cup of tea was almost finished, he took out the hidden camera from his bag and, as expected, managed to capture their backs.
Ah Hai couldn't hide his smug look.
Inside the novelty store, Luo Yize was attracted by a blue - and - white snuff bottle. He picked it up and savored it carefully. The salesperson nearby seemed to be hinting at something.
Seeing Luo Yize absorbed in looking at the artifact, Jono quietly walked over.
The picture on the snuff bottle looked very antique. The style of the landscape painting was so charming that one could savor the moving artistic conception like "From afar the mountains look colored; Nearby no sound of flowing water is heard".
"I heard from Hou Lei that you're quite fond of antiques?" Luo Yize asked with a shy smile.
"Not bad." Jono replied seriously.
Saying that, she picked up the snuff bottle and examined it for a few seconds.
"I'll give this to you as a gift. Look at the landscape painting on it. I once had a painting named 'Huanghe Mountain Woodcutter' in my collection. Its style is quite similar to this one."
"Okay, but I don't think this one would be very expensive."
Saying that, Jono started to ask the salesperson about the price. After some bargaining, she finally bought it.
By the time they walked out of Xiushui Street, it was already 5 p.m. The season of Cold Dew was approaching, and the afterglow of the setting sun was shining in the sky.
The two walked side by side on the street. Luo Yize's eyes would occasionally land on Jono.
Jono carefully examined the delicate snuff bottle, but her brows were tightly knitted.
For Jono, she could be regarded as half an expert. It seemed that every artifact in her hands could be dated precisely.
"What, don't you like it?"
Jono hadn't come to her senses yet. When she turned her head, she realized that Luo Yize had been talking to her.
Jono looked utterly confused. "Um... n... no..."
"Then, is there something wrong with this one?"
"Although the painting style is nice, I don't think it's very old. But..."
"But what?"
"But still, thank you! I like it very much!"
Even though Jono knew the authenticity of this snuff bottle, since it was a gift from an idol to a fan, she still felt flattered.