In his early forties, Li Zhihe, robed in a light green official garment embroidered with a tiger's head in golden thread, had a glint in his eyes; he knew things would not be so simple.
"Please speak, County Magistrate Tao."
Across the tea table, Tao Xingzheng, whose features were handsome and appeared much younger than Li Zhihe—perhaps just past thirty—wore the same light green official robe, but his was embroidered with mandarin duck patterns. He sipped his tea lightly before setting down his cup.
"If Qingyun County truly has such an outstanding talent, I would like to meet him personally… If this person is indeed as Director Li describes, a few Five Elements Pills would not be anything I'd begrudge."
This county parent official of Qingyun, born of the great Tao Clan of Qingzhou, wished to meet the so-called Li Feiyu himself; his words carried the intent to put him to the test.
"Just want to meet… Planning to draw him in?"
