socalfunplaces Chapter 1020 The reception banquet
Chapter 1020 The reception banquet
In the stairwell of Momang Palace, Kavi stood in front of his mother Farana, looking at her with slightly warm eyes.
Farana reached out and gently stroked Kavi's cheek, the temperature of her fingertips carrying a long-lost warmth.
Thousands of words swirled in my throat, and finally turned into a gentle greeting.
"Kid, how have you been lately?"
Kavi nodded vigorously, trying to make his smile look relaxed.
"Everything is fine, Mom. Work is busy, but fulfilling. How about you? How have you been lately?"
"I'm fine." Farana was still so charming when she smiled.
"I just went to Petliko Town for a vacation a few days ago, and I bought a lot of souvenirs!"
"By the way, I sent you a small clockwork trinket. Did you receive it? I specially asked Ms. Kirara, the top delivery girl from Inazuma's Komaharu-ya Express Company, to deliver it. She's a very lively girl and she said she would definitely deliver it on time."
"Got it. Miss Kirara is really enthusiastic. While delivering the goods, she even told me about the scenery of Petricho Town along the way."
Then, he quietly added in his mind: "Of course, it would be better if the person who signed for it was not Elhaisen..."
He happened to be out on an inspection that day, and everything Qi Liangliang said was relayed by Elhaisen.
Although Elhaisen is the acting great sage, he never works overtime and leaves on time!
Falana patted his arm gently and asked, "Are you coming to Fontaine specifically for vacation this time? Or..."
She paused and asked in a puzzled tone, "You said in your letter a while ago that you would be very busy recently. How come you suddenly have time to come over?"
When Kavi saw his mother asking him about the purpose of coming to Fontaine, he answered truthfully:
"I'm here with my client. He plans to build a ranch in Nata. This time I came to Fontaine mainly to see if there are any suitable material suppliers."
Upon hearing this, Farana gently repeated the key words: "Raw materials needed to build the ranch? Like load-bearing steel, and planks for building sheds?"
"That's right," Kavi nodded and explained the mission of this trip in detail.
"Party A wants to find a vendor in Fontaine who can supply suitable building materials."
He looked at his mother and asked with some anticipation, "By the way, Mom, you've been in Fontaine for so long, do you have any reliable material suppliers you can recommend?"
"After all, you used to be an architectural designer, so you should be more familiar with these things than I am."
Upon hearing this, Farana smiled apologetically and said, "I've been doing clerical work since I came to Fontaine, and I haven't paid much attention to the construction industry anymore..."
She thought for a moment, then suddenly remembered something: "But you can ask the Thorn Rose Society."
"The organization run by Miss Navia has extensive connections in Fontaine and should be able to help you contact a suitable supplier."
Kavi silently memorized the name "Thorn Rose Society" and nodded. "Thorn Rose Society? I've got that. Thanks, Mom. I'll go ask about it later."
Farana raised her hand to straighten his collar and said with a smile, "You're welcome. By the way, when are you going to meet the supplier? If you need company, I can show you around."
"Although I'm not familiar with the market, I still know the way to Fontaine."
"No need, Mom," Kavi waved his hand quickly, "I can go with Party A. You should have a good rest. I'll come see you when I have time."
"Okay then." Farana didn't force it, but just gave a reminder.
"Yeah, I understand." Kavi responded.
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Afterwards, the mother and son chatted about some family matters. Kavi looked at the time and knew that they could not delay any longer, so he prepared to say goodbye.
"Mom, I'm going to go find my client first. I'll come see you later when I'm done."
"Go ahead," Farana smiled and waved, "Be careful on the road."
Looking at Kavi's hurriedly leaving back, Farana stood there and smiled.
It’s great that my son has grown up and can stand on his own.
She turned back to her desk and picked up the document that she had not yet finished processing, but the smile on her lips lingered for a long time.
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At the gate of Momang Palace, Shao Yun waited for Kavi to come out after chatting with Navilette.
Not long after, Kavi came out with a satisfied smile on his face. It was obvious that he was having a very enjoyable chat with his mother.
But Farana still had to go to work, so the reunion between mother and son had to come to a temporary halt.
"How was the conversation with your mother?" Shao Yun stood up and asked with a smile.
Kavi nodded vigorously and said, "Everything is fine. She is in good condition and told me a lot of new things about Fontaine. Thank you so much, Mr. Shao Yun!"
"What are you thanking me for? This is how it should be." Shao Yun waved his hand, changed the subject and got to the point.
"Okay, enough personal chat, it's time to get down to business. Next we need to find a reliable building materials supplier. Do you have any ideas?"
Kavi touched his chin, and the organization his mother had just mentioned immediately popped up in his mind. He quickly said, "By the way, Mr. Shao Yun, are you familiar with the Thorn Rose Society?"
At this moment, Cao Cao arrived.
There was a sound of brisk footsteps not far away, accompanied by energetic shouts.
"Yohoo, isn't this my good partner?"
Shao Yun and Kavi turned their heads at the same time and saw a bright yellow figure running towards them. It was the second-generation president of the Thorn Rose Society.
Navia, known as the "No. 1 shopping sister in Fontainebleau".
"What a coincidence." Shao Yun looked at Navia who suddenly appeared, raised his hand and said hello: "Hello, Miss Navia, long time no see."
Navia braked suddenly and stopped in front of the two of them, with a smile as bright as the sun on her face, and said in a light tone:
"It's been a while! I just saw Ying and Paimon at the Luze Cafe. Did you just return to Fontainebleau?
Shao Yun nodded and responded, "Yes, I just got off the patrol ship not long ago."
Navia looked at the sky and knew that everyone had their own plans during the day, so she didn't beat around the bush and said directly:
"Then I won't waste any more of your time. Come to our Thorn Rose Society's Gray River base tonight, and I'll give you and your family a welcome!"
When Shao Yun heard the location was Huihe, he muttered in surprise, "Huihe?"
Holding a welcoming banquet in that dark and damp underground passage is a bit... Could it be that the Thorn Rose Club is short of money again?
Navia noticed the embarrassment on Shao Yun's face, and a hint of embarrassment flashed across her face. She explained, "That's right, because... the budget of the Thorn Rose Society has been a bit tight recently, and the Gray River base doesn't need to spend extra money to set up the venue."
Then she quickly added, her tone extremely serious.
"But don't worry! The ingredients are absolutely fresh and clean, and I guarantee you'll be satisfied with the meal! You must come tonight, I've already told the brothers!"
After she finished speaking, she waved at the two of them and said, "I'm going to get busy first. See you in Huihe tonight!"
Before he finished speaking, the bright yellow figure had already run away like a gust of wind. It looked like he was really busy.
Kavi, who had been silent until now, finally found his chance and looked at Shao Yun and asked, "Um, Mr. Shao Yun, is the Thorn Rose Society that Miss Navia mentioned the same as the famous 'Thorn Rose Society' in Fontainebleau?"
Shao Yun nodded, then asked curiously, "Yes, that's them. But has the reputation of the Thorn Rose Society spread to Xumi?"
Kavi quickly shook his head and explained, "No, I heard it from my mother."
"She just said that the Thornrose Society has extensive connections in Fontaine and can help us solve the problem of supplying raw materials for building the ranch."
Shao Yun suddenly realized what was going on and stroked his chin thoughtfully, "So the Cimei Association is so powerful? They can even help with building material suppliers?"
The more he thought about it, the more amusing it became. He couldn't help but jokingly say, "From this perspective, instead of calling it 'The Thorn Rose Club,' why not change it to 'Sister Na Will Help You With It?' It would be more appropriate. It would express one's true feelings directly and save a lot of trouble."
Kavi's mouth curled up at the name.
"It's quite a character indeed. Miss Navia looked very capable just now, and she spoke and acted with a sharp spirit."
Shao Yun patted Kawi on the shoulder and said, "Anyway, with Navia, things will be much easier..."
Then, Shao Yun waved his hand and told him the next plan.
"Now, let's go to Cafe Luze first. Then we can look at the furniture and stuff."
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At night, in the underground area of Fontaine, the air of the "Gray River" is filled with the smell of damp rust.
This tavern next to the Thorn Rose Society's base had already been booked by Navia to host a welcoming banquet for Shao Yun's family.
Ying, Paimeng and Kong had already sat down. Shen He was holding Xi because the Gray River was damp and cold.
I also got a soft blanket to wrap the baby up, fearing she would catch a cold.
Navia was leaning next to Ying, talking about the latest news in Fontaine.
Clorinde sat aside, occasionally adding a few details.
Navia was talking excitedly when she suddenly caught a glimpse of two familiar figures out of the corner of her eye. Her eyes immediately lit up and she greeted them.
"Mr. Shao Yun, this way, this way!"
Shao Yun waved in the direction of the sound and walked quickly towards it with Kavi.
"I'm coming."
As soon as the two of them sat down at the long table, Ying came over immediately, gently touched Shao Yun's arm with her elbow, and asked curiously: "Husband, what did you do today?
Aside from having breakfast together this morning, I didn't see you the entire afternoon. Paimon even kept asking me several times, "Did you eat alone?"
Paimon nodded hurriedly, half a fish tart still stuffed in his mouth, and agreed vaguely: "That's right! I thought you were going to eat it alone secretly!"
Shao Yun smiled helplessly, picked up the water glass on the table and took a sip.
"That's impossible. I took Kavi around Fontaine and visited several furniture stores to see if there was any furniture suitable for the Nata Ranch."
"After all, the ranch can't be left empty after it's built. It wouldn't be a big deal to look at practical things like beds, tables, chairs, and storage racks now."
When Ying heard that Shao Yun was going to choose furniture during the day, her eyes immediately lit up and she asked curiously:
"Have you found the right furniture? Have you seen anything that's both beautiful and practical?"
Shao Yun touched his chin and recalled the scene in the furniture store during the day.
There were indeed several pieces that caught his eye, but he knew in his heart that when choosing furniture, he couldn't just base it on his own preferences; Ying had to be satisfied as well.
"I saw a few that are relatively safe and durable, but I didn't dare to make a decision right away. I wanted to wait for you to take a look and hear your opinion. After all, it's important that you like the layout of your home in the future."
Ying felt warm in her heart and nodded with a smile.
"Okay! Then I'll go shopping with you tomorrow! I also want to take a look at Fontaine's furniture. Maybe I can pick out some cute little ornaments to liven up the room at the ranch."
Paimon immediately came over, raising his little hands and shouting.
"I also need to go!"
Ying raised her hand and tapped Paimon's forehead, teasingly saying, "You say that as if I had abandoned you at some point."
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