Closer to Revealing My True Self
Chapter 400 - 287 Rua——_2

Chapter 400: Chapter 287 Rua——_2

"You, my boy, have kept it far too hidden!" Lu Yue said.

"Why do you say that?" Feng Yi’s hanging finger twitched.

Lu Yue’s voice was filled with excitement as he looked into Feng Yi’s twinkling eyes, "The fabric of your clothes is a newly developed material, currently only being used by two or three top international brands, and I couldn’t even find a way to buy it. The one you’re wearing has gone through special craftsmanship; the texture is so good! Where did you get it?"

"It was custom-made by an elder’s friend," Feng Yi said.

"This friend of your elder is not just any ordinary friend," Lu Yue said meaningfully.

In his heart, he thought: Feng Yi, this elder of yours can’t be any ordinary elder either!

Either they know someone high up in a materials research company, or they are deeply connected with the authorities of those top fashion brands!

Lu Yue had wanted to ask if Feng Yi could help him get in touch, but he swallowed his words before speaking them.

Although he had always kept in touch with Feng Yi, Lu Yue was well aware that his relationship with Feng Yi was really just average.

Feng Yi’s elder was obviously not just anybody.

What he could offer, they weren’t interested in, and what they were interested in, he couldn’t afford to give.

Looking at Feng Yi in that outfit again.

The tailoring, it fitted Feng Yi’s build perfectly.

At first glance it might not stand out, but with Lu Yue’s discerning eye, he could see the level of precision in the tailoring.

Just how close of an elder would it take to put in such effort for Feng Yi?

Lu Yue often heard his classmates, friends, and business partners brag about their clothing "designed by XXX master from XXX, costing a lot of money" when they gathered.

Suddenly seeing Feng Yi’s clothes, he felt a bit hard to digest.

So much information, yet no exact answers could be had.

At this moment, Lu Yue’s estimation of Feng Yi rose even higher.

Now, looking at Feng Yi, he felt like Feng Yi was radiating the glow of money!

From the clothes to the shoes, he was dying to strip them off and study them thoroughly!

Whose handiwork were these, after all?

Lu Yue speculated endlessly.

Hearing his outfit singled out by Lu Yue, Feng Yi also wanted to know where the butler had them custom-made.

He truly wasn’t that demanding when it came to his everyday attire.

From Lu Yue’s reaction, he knew that the set he was wearing now was not only scarce but also very expensive.

Now... he didn’t feel good rolling around on the grass in the yard!

Next time, he would have to check if he was wearing clothes provided by the butler before rolling in the grass and change them if so.

Even if he wasn’t lacking money now, he couldn’t waste it like this!

He wasn’t the sort of person who wore an outfit only once!

Lu Yue’s break was short-lived; he hadn’t even finished a cup of tea when someone else came looking for him.

With the Culture and Art Festival approaching, he was swamped with duties.

Feng Yi didn’t stay long and took his leave first.

Lu Yue couldn’t afford to be polite, "Alright, I’ll see you on the day of the Culture and Art Festival!"

When Feng Yi got home, he put away the two zodiac coins he had bought and told Jia about his plans for the next few days, delaying his return to Yang City.

For this reason, Jia specifically gathered information related to the Culture and Art Festival.

The elements of the Dragon Boat Festival, besides some commemorative and blessing meanings, also included what he was particularly concerned with: the eradication of poisonous insects and snakes.

And there’s something called realgar wine!

Realgar wine, of all things!

While video chatting with his friends back in Yang City, Jia expressed his concerns.

He asked Wu, "Is there anything particular the boss should watch out for when attending such an event, like any taboos?"

Wu: "What do you mean?"

Jia: "Like some kind of anti-vermin and snake medicine, like realgar wine or something..."

Wu: "You must never let the butler find out about these questions. If the old man gets agitated, he might advise Feng Yi to fire you!"

The butler had stressed in private multiple times that their boss belonged to a higher class of evolved beings!

Not any kind of monster or fairy!

And certainly not a lowly reptile!

Jia: "...I was wrong!"

Reflection was needed.

But worry was unavoidable.

On the day of the Dragon Boat Festival.

With a mixed feeling, Jia drove Feng Yi to the venue of the Culture and Art Festival.

The car was parked in a parking lot not far from the venue.

Feng Yi put on his hat and glasses, ready to get out of the car.

Jia had words on the tip of his tongue, but hesitated.

Feng Yi: "What is it?"

Jia opened his mouth to speak, "Uh... have fun, boss."

"Is that all?"

"If there’s any emergency, contact me at any time. I’m right here, on standby!"

"You don’t have to stay here; you can go in and take a look around. Such events are very lively, and there are all sorts of delicious food."

Feng Yi got out of the car and glanced around.

It was a holiday season, and many people were visiting the place.

Feng Yi had arrived relatively early, but there were already only a few parking spots left.

Today he dressed more low-key.

More fitting in with the crowd.

Walking into the crowd, he seemed like a university student out for a visit.

The outdoor area of the Cultural Arts Festival was an open field.

At the entrance, there were many stalls selling umbrellas.

The oil-paper umbrellas, painted with various designs and styles, were popular among tourists of all ages.

The weather was great today, with strong sunlight, and quite a few people were buying oil-paper umbrellas.

Under the festive atmosphere, some who had come in with sun umbrellas couldn’t resist buying one and tucked their fabric umbrellas away.

People of all ages, dressed in traditional attire, were taking photos with their oil-paper umbrellas.

There was also an entire culture wall, detailing the festival’s relevance and customs from various regions.

Feng Yi saw many stickers and charms representing the five poisons at some stalls selling small trinkets.

The so-called five poisons are the venomous snake, toad, scorpion, centipede, and gecko.

In today’s view, the last one seemed like it had been unceremoniously included just to round out the numbers.

No matter what the ancients thought, the five poisons are these five creatures.

In the area with small goods, there were bracelets woven with five-colored cords and various kinds of scented sachets. The stall owners were clamoring about their uses: repelling mosquitoes and insects, refreshing the mind, relieving depression, and improving spirits, and so on.

"Achoo!"

Feng Yi sneezed from the stimulation of all the different scents.

He carefully discerned the scents carried by the wind.

There was a lot of information in these odors, and many of them were not to Feng Yi’s liking, a bit irritating for someone with a keen sense of smell.

It wasn’t a big deal, just that it made him sneeze more easily.

Luckily, he came prepared today.

Feng Yi put on a mask.

Not to block out the smells. A small mask like this couldn’t fend off the odors.

He wore the mask to prevent his sneezes from affecting others.

The glasses he wore today were just non-prescription frames, but after putting on the mask, Feng Yi took off his glasses.

Looking around, there were also talismans for sale.

And quite a few people were buying them!

Of course, not all buyers truly believed in their efficacy; some purely saw them as decorations or to add a sense of ritual to the festival.

A few steps away from Feng Yi were some young people, likely students from a university in Rong City.

"Yellow wine, realgar wine... There’s male and female yellow wine? So there’s also female realgar wine?"

"It’s not the same thing!"

"Realgar is an arsenic sulfide! Isn’t this stuff poisonous? Are people really daring to drink it?"

"Plenty! It’s written on the promotional board above that it’s brewed following ancient techniques by a master. Oh, this one says ’not for consumption’; it’s not the drinkable kind?"

"Then it’s for decoration or blessings, the top of the bottle is sealed. Just take a photo and post it on your social media; I definitely wouldn’t touch it... Hey, look over there!"

Feng Yi listened to their conversation and looked over.

In a section diagonally ahead, a few young women dressed in national style outfits.

Feng Yi glanced at the cultural sign nearby.

Oh, it’s for "Drawing the King Character."

It involves using realgar wine to draw the "king" character on a child’s forehead—the tiger’s forehead mark.

One, to borrow realgar’s powers to ward off toxins;

Two, to use the ferocity of a tiger to suppress evil spirits.

The women dressed in national style outfits were responsible for the "Drawing the King Character."

It was free of charge, no money required.

Many parents, with their children in tow, were lined up there.

The young people who were just discussing the toxicity of realgar wine and asserting they "definitely wouldn’t touch it" hurried over.

"Excuse me, can adults also have this drawn on them?"

A parent in line replied, "Adults don’t get the king character drawn on their foreheads; they can have a bit smeared on their third eye, ears, and such. Of course, if you want to draw the king character, that’s fine too."

Seeing Feng Yi looking their way and thinking he might have the same query, another parent said, "Since you’re here, why not give it a try? Once drawn, insects and snakes will stay away, and the toxicity and evil spirits will be subdued!"

Feng Yi responded with a smile, "No, thank you."

Not out of fear, but simply because the smell was too unpleasant.

A child who had just had the "king" character drawn on his forehead excitedly jumped and ran towards Feng Yi.

Noticing Feng Yi looking at him, the child raised his hands, imitating the intimidating posture of a tiger:

"Rua——"

Feng Yi: "... Achoo!"