in2ebook Chapter 146 The Conflict Between Father and Son
Chapter 146 The Conflict Between Father and Son
Xinyang and Linghua were filled with joy and anticipation when they heard Ningguang's comments.
Uncle Ye on the side also showed a gratified smile and said, "It seems that this milk tea shop has a promising future. Jiaming, look at other people. They have their own pursuits and careers. You should also think carefully about your own future." There was a hint of concern in his words, as well as an encouragement to Jiaming.
After hearing what Uncle Ye said, Jiaming scratched his head embarrassedly and said hurriedly: "Oh, Dad, I understand what you said. But how can the beast dance not be considered a career? I really like the beast dance. In our escort agency, I am the best at the beast dance. Although it seems that I am the only one who can dance the beast, but Dad, why don't you want to watch me dance it properly once?" His tone showed both his love for the beast dance and his helplessness about his father's lack of understanding of him.
Ningguang overheard their conversation, pondered for a moment, and then said, "Boss Ye, it's a good thing for young people to have their own passions. Passion can last for a long time. Forcing Jiaming to do something he doesn't like will only backfire."
Uncle Ye's slightly furrowed brow relaxed slightly after hearing Ningguang's words, but deep worry still lingered in his eyes. He spoke slowly, "That being said, what good is passion alone? What future does the beast dance industry hold? I simply hope he can find a more stable livelihood, free from the constant worry of an uncertain future. As his father, I naturally hope he can follow a stable path, one with fewer setbacks and more security."
Jiaming became anxious upon hearing his father's words and quickly argued, "Dad, the beast dance is more than just a performance; it's a cultural heritage. Just like opera, more and more people are beginning to pay attention to traditional skills. Every time I perform the beast dance in our escort agency, I always attract a lot of customers."
Uncle Ye frowned and retorted, "How can this be compared to opera? Opera has famous actors like Mr. Yun, and countless newspapers are vying to cover it. But what about beast dance? This is not a long-term solution. What if the craze for beast dance ends one day? What will you do then?"
Jiaming said anxiously, "Dad, how could you think that? The beast dance has been passed down in Liyue for thousands of years. How could it be outdated?"
Xinyang and Linghua exchanged a glance and couldn't help but interject, "Uncle Ye, everything has its value. Jiaming's love for lion dance is so pure and intense. He puts so much effort into lion dancing, and everyone sees it. Maybe he'll really achieve something in this area in the future. Besides, in life, you should pursue what you truly love; that's the only way to have the motivation to strive and fight."
Uncle Ye shook his head slightly and said, "You young people just think too simply. The reality is not that easy."
Ningguang took a sip of her milk tea and said, "Every morning in Liyue Harbor, you can see Jiaming constantly practicing and refining his moves outside the escort agency. Not everyone has that kind of perseverance. Furthermore, with the increasing number of traditional cultural activities in Liyue, many occasions will require animal dance performances. Jiaming will definitely find a stage for himself."
Ningguang took the last sip of her milk tea and spoke slowly, "Boss Ye, we can't judge every career with traditional standards. Since Jiaming has such passion and talent, why not give him a chance and let him pursue his dreams? Everyone will encounter difficulties and setbacks along the way, even if they're inheriting the family tea business, but this is also the necessary path to growth. I believe that one day, he will make you look at him with new eyes and be proud of him."
Uncle Ye stood there quietly, as if time had stopped, and remained silent for a long time. His eyes were deep and confused, as if he was going through a fierce struggle in his heart.
Finally, Uncle Ye slowly spoke, his voice muffled and resigned. "Well, since you're so insistent, I won't say any more. I just hope Jiaming understands the responsibilities and expectations he carries. If he can't achieve satisfactory results, then everything must return to square one—he must follow my instructions and return to Qiaoying Manor to focus on the family tea business."
Hearing Uncle Ye's words, Jiaming's eyes gleamed with determination. He nodded vigorously and replied confidently, "Don't worry, Dad! I won't let you down. Just wait for the Lantern Festival. When the Lantern Festival arrives, please wait and see how I dance the beast and show my true style! Then, I'll definitely make you look at me differently!" With that, Jiaming clenched his fists, ready to take on the challenge.
After some effort, they finally succeeded in mediating the conflict between father and son. Seeing so many "experimenters" present, Xinyang and Linghua returned to their milk tea-making work and took the opportunity to discuss future cooperation.
After a while, everyone sat together, ready to taste the delicious milk tea carefully prepared by Xinyang and Linghua.
Ningguang spoke first. She nodded slightly in approval, her eyes filled with admiration. Then she slowly began, "This milk tea has an extremely delicate and mellow taste. The tea and milk flavors blend seamlessly, complementing each other perfectly. It's truly a masterpiece. The aftertaste is long and unforgettable."
Hearing Ningguang's high praise, Xinyang seemed a little embarrassed and responded modestly, "This milk tea is called Chenyu Xianlu, and the tea used is from Qiaoying Manor's Chenyu Xianming. Uncle Ye once told me that the tea brewed from this tea has a slight bitterness at first, but the flavor becomes richer and mellower with repeated drinking. So, at first, I was worried I wouldn't be able to master the right blend, but I didn't expect it to suit Ningguang's taste so well."
Uncle Ye slowly reached out, picked up a teacup, and gently took a sip of milk tea. His brow furrowed slightly, and a slight cough escaped his throat. "Hmm... This is too sweet! If it were a teenager, perhaps they could tolerate it, but for me, it's too sweet and hard to swallow. In my opinion, this tea must be Yunlaibai. Although the flavor of this tea is light, its beauty lies in its lingering aftertaste. However, once you add condiments like milk, it ruins the original flavor of the tea. It needs to be improved."
Upon hearing this, Linghua couldn't help but nod in agreement, her eyes showing admiration. "I didn't expect Uncle Ye to have such a profound understanding of tea. It's truly impressive! If you're interested, you might consider coming to our shop to show off your skills."
Uncle Ye laughed heartily, his laughter echoing in the air. "Hahahaha, Miss Shenli, you're too kind! How can I compare to you young people full of vigor and vitality! However, when I have some free time, I will definitely go to Liyue Harbor in person to show my support to your store!"
While drinking milk tea, Jiaming said excitedly: "Wow, this milk tea is much better than the tea I drank in the escort agency. It is sweeter than traditional tea, but not greasy. It suits my appetite very much. When you open, I will definitely bring my brothers from the escort agency to show your support." After hearing Jiaming's words, everyone couldn't help laughing.
After everyone had discussed the future cooperation matters, Ningguang ordered tea and left early because of the busy affairs of the Qun Yu Pavilion.
By the time they signed the contract, the sun had already set, a brilliant sunset glow shimmering across the horizon. Xinyang and Linghua stood side by side, tightly gripping the heavy contract in their hands, their eyes gleaming with indescribable joy and boundless longing for the future. For both of them, this contract was more than just a simple partnership agreement; it symbolized a new beginning for their careers.
Jiaming, standing nearby, also beamed with joy. "I believe your milk tea shop will prosper in the near future! It's getting late, though. Why don't you stay at Qiaoying Manor for the night? We'll then depart together for Liyue Harbor tomorrow morning."