The man turned to a cabinet, retrieved a black briefcase, placed it on the desk, and opened it. Inside was a finely crafted silver pistol, a matching mini thunder palm, a black belt with a special soft sword, several spray bottles, and some other mysterious equipment. Ye Ye happily took the box: “Thank you, Third Aunt!” This was her treasure… The weapons and equipment inside were all restricted items and could not be exported through normal procedures, so Ye Ye’s father had them sent to Italy through Third Aunt Long’s channels. “You’re welcome. It’s rare for me to meet you for the first time; stay for dinner,” said Third Aunt Long. “Yes, let’s eat together, beauty!” Long Yu said with a roguish smile. Ye Ye felt that although it was her first meeting with this Third Aunt, she seemed like a very nice elder. Moreover, her father chose to send the items to Aohua Building instead of Qian Ye Men’s branch, perhaps wanting her to meet this Third Aunt. Besides, since the elder had spoken, it would be impolite to refuse. So, Ye Ye gladly agreed, “Alright, then I’ll intrude!”
Third Aunt smiled with satisfaction and said to the man and woman behind her, “Si Yan, Si Miao, tell them downstairs to prepare Aohua Building’s signature dishes… And later, you two join us as well!” Si Yan and Si Miao stepped forward and said in unison, “Yes, Godmother!” [From Paris to Rome: Chapter 22, The Wild Long Shao]
Ye Ye followed Third Aunt Long, Long Shao, Si Yan, and Si Miao to the VIP room in Aohua Building. The decor was equally classical and luxurious, with servers dressed in elegant cheongsams and Tang suits, making one feel as if they were in an ancient palace… Ye Ye sat to the right of Third Aunt, while Long Shao, with a wild grin, unceremoniously plopped down beside her. Si Yan and Si Miao sat to the left of Third Aunt in turn.
