The conversation continued for over half an hour, primarily revolving around the war with the Gaunt forces. Koker was clearly enthusiastic, constantly probing for details about the conflict on Wheeler. Cen Yemeng remained quiet, occasionally chiming in, and would get up to pour tea for the two of them when needed.
As they talked, Koker suddenly stood up to leave, his expression hurried.
Jiang Ye walked him to the door. After closing it, he scratched his head, "We were having a good chat, why did he leave so abruptly?"
Cen Yemeng smiled slyly and pointed to the teacups on the table, "Because of this."
"What do you mean? Drank too much water and needs the restroom?" Jiang Ye didn't understand.
"I filled his teacup to the brim," Cen Yemeng shook her head. "He glanced at the teacup and immediately knew I was signaling for him to leave. He got up and went, quite decisively. This Koker is quite cautious."
"Heh, there's such a move," Jiang Ye chuckled.
"Isn't this a tea culture passed down from ancient times? Filling the cup means you're seeing someone out. Don't you know this, husband?" Cen Yemeng was taken aback.
"I know, but in our time, we didn't pay attention to these things in daily life. We disliked such rigid formalities, many considered them feudal dregs and largely discarded them," Jiang Ye said. "I had almost forgotten."
"How can it be dregs? This kind of thing is so elegant, so elegant! I fill the water, say nothing, and he knows to leave. If this custom didn't exist, we'd have to speak, hint indirectly that it's time for him to go, wouldn't that be awkward?" Cen Yemeng said. "People aren't rational beings, they're emotional beings. This kind of information conveyed subtly beneath the surface can avoid emotional fluctuations. Subtlety is the art of interaction. Sometimes, people become enemies in an instant."
Jiang Ye gave her a thumbs-up, thinking to himself that this woman, as expected from a prominent family, knew a lot of subtle ways to conduct affairs.
"He said if they defeat Gaunt, his family would give them a planet. Husband, how credible do you think that is?" Cen Yemeng asked.
"Heh, he's just dangling bait, painting a grand picture," Jiang Ye laughed. "I don't know them well, we're not connected at all, and they're offering me a planet right off the bat? I don't think it's very realistic, maybe a ten percent chance."
"I think it's quite possible. They want to befriend both you and me. You already have significant influence and a good reputation, so they might guess that I also hold some weight in the Cen family," Cen Yemeng said. "Trading a planet for two connections, that's quite a worthwhile deal."
"Then let's make a bet. When we eventually defeat Gaunt, we'll see if Koker's family gives me the planet. I bet they won't, you bet they will," Jiang Ye smiled. "I sincerely hope you win."
"What's the bet about?" Cen Yemeng asked.
Just as Jiang Ye was about to reply, there was another knock on the door.
Turning to open it, a beautiful blonde nurse stood outside, holding a thin, tablet-like device.
"May I ask if this is Ms. Cen Yemeng and Mr. Jiang Ye?" the nurse asked.
"Yes," Jiang Ye nodded.
"I'm here to confirm the surgical procedures," the nurse said. "You two have booked age modification services, to reduce your age to around twenty. Specifically, to what age would you like to reduce it?"
"Nineteen, perhaps," Jiang Ye looked back at his wife, who nodded.
"Alright, both of you will be reduced to nineteen," the nurse tapped on the tablet. "Besides the age adjustment, would you like any other procedures?"
"Other than that... no, I don't think so. Is there a physical examination?"
"Of course, there's a physical examination. A comprehensive one before surgery, and another one after surgery."
"We should both be healthy. We have physicals weekly, and our health is monitored around the clock," Jiang Ye said. "I doubt you'll find anything wrong with us here, so no other surgeries are needed."
"We have cosmetic surgery to alter your appearance. Would you be interested?" the nurse promoted. "We can change everything from hair color to body structure. Height augmentation surgery is quite popular here, with thousands of procedures annually."
Jiang Ye looked back at Cen Yemeng and asked with a smile, "Wife, do you want me to be taller?"
"No, you're fine as you are. Do you need anything changed?" Cen Yemeng asked.
"Definitely not, you are perfect," Jiang Ye stated firmly.
The nurse, feeling a bit overwhelmed by their affection, subtly rolled her eyes and then, feigning nonchalance, looked down at her tablet. "No cosmetic surgery, then what about mitochondrial surgery? Organ enhancement surgery? These are all health-oriented services and are also very popular."
"What are these?" Jiang Ye asked curiously.
"Mitochondrial surgery is about enhancing the mitochondria levels within your cells," the nurse explained rapidly and proficiently. "Mitochondria supply energy to the cells; you can think of them as engines. The higher the mitochondrial level, the stronger your physical capabilities, the less fatigue you feel, and it also aids in weight loss and can improve immunity to some extent."
"People with stronger physical abilities generally have higher mitochondrial levels. Also, the younger you are, the stronger your mitochondria. Why do many children play and run all day without getting tired, while adults get tired after a little exertion? Because an eight-year-old child's mitochondrial level is comparable to that of an Ironman triathlete, which is why children are tireless. As age increases, the mitochondria in our cells gradually decline."
"Our mitochondrial surgery can increase the mitochondrial levels in adults, allowing them to be as tireless as children, able to play all day without getting tired."
Jiang Ye looked back at Cen Yemeng, and they exchanged glances, both looking somewhat tempted.
Work was so busy and tiring usually. If this surgery could alleviate fatigue and provide endless stamina, it did seem quite appealing.
"Organ enhancement surgery, as the name suggests, enhances the body's organs," the nurse continued her introduction. "For example, enhancing the eyes can greatly improve vision, allowing you to see with the clarity of a microscope or the range of a telescope, with the ability to switch between them at will."
"Are you two married?" the nurse glanced at Cen Yemeng. "After certain organs are enhanced, your nightlife can be extended. Some of our clients, after the surgery, have had their experiences extended from a few minutes to seven or eight hours."
"Seven or eight hours?!" Jiang Ye and Cen Yemeng exclaimed in unison, their faces showing shock.
"Wouldn't that be exhausting?" the couple said in unison again.
"When paired with mitochondrial surgery, it's a different story. Normally, you'd be exhausted, but with enhanced mitochondria, it's like a long-distance run at most," the nurse smiled from behind her mask. "We can also adjust hormone secretion levels for nightlife. Generally, more men opt for this, as men's hormone levels for nightlife are only half of women's, meaning men experience less pleasure. After the adjustment, the pleasure level will be higher."
Jiang Ye was deeply tempted.
It sounded a bit like the saying, "From then on, the emperor neglects the court."
But honestly, a king who neglected the court was truly blissful.
"These surgeries... they must have side effects, right?" Cen Yemeng blushed.
"Yes, but they are not severe," the nurse nodded.