“Can’t help it, I’m starving. My stomach has b een rumbling the whole way here when I thought about the good food here.” Zu An said while shoving food into his mouth.
Qiu Honglei handed him a cup of tea when she saw his rather sloppy table manners. She couldn’t help but shoot him a look. “Slow down, no one is trying to steal your food.”
Her change in expression was just too touching, enough to such the soul right out of one’s body. It was just a pity that Zu An was completely preoccupied with his food. He didn’t notice that beautiful scenery in front of him.
“By the way, how are those buddies of mine doing?” Zu An asked while drinking the tea she gave him.
Qiu Honglei couldn’t help but smile. “Aren’t you the loyal one? Don’t worry, there will be people entertaining them to ensure that their trip wasn’t made in vain.”
Zu An was a bit stunned when he heard her ambiguous words. He just wanted to get those guys a bite to eat too, but why did he suddenly feel like he just signed up for some huge package?
With Qiu Honglei’s status, how could her arrangements be poor?
Those fellas really are getting a good deal here! That idiot Cheng Shouping has no idea what he’s missing out on.
Hold on… I better not be the one footing the bill for those guys’ expenses…
Damn it, I’ve been scammed. I came for free food. I didn’t even receive any benefits myself and the ones having the time of their lives are also those guys, but I’m the one who has to pay?
He began to curse himself for his stupidity. Qiu Honglei couldn’t help but ask with curiosity, “Does the glorious Chu clan not even provide you with a meal?”
“It’s complicated…” Zu An gave her a rough summary of what went on between him and Qin Wanru. Of course, he left out some details he shouldn’t be talking about.
Qiu Honglei immediately said, “With the young master’s character and competence, how can Chu clan treat you like this?! Honglei feels injustice in the young master’s place.”
Zu An chuckled. “Can I interpret this as you secretly inciting disharmony between me and Chu clan?”
Qiu Honglei harrumphed in displeasure, playfully complaining, “I only said this because I treated the young master as a friend! Otherwise, who would dare speak poorly of Brightmoon Duke’s clan?”
“Alright, it’s my bad for doubting your noble character.” Zu An couldn’t help but sigh inwardly. Everyone always says that brothel girls know exactly what to say to make you feel better. Seems like I’ve gotten a first hand experience today.
Even though he clearly understood that this girl was still putting on a bit of an act, it still felt amazing.
Qiu Honglei smiled. “This humble one doesn’t have a noble character, I am just an ordinary girl. I am already truly thankful that the young master doesn’t find my words too short-sighted.”
“Lady Qiu must be joking. Is this called short-sighted? Then what do we call the countless men from Brightmoon City who prostrate themselves in front of you?” Zu An replied with a smile.
“It doesn’t matter how many other men prostrate themselves. If I cannot move the young master’s heart, then all of that is completely meaningless.” Qiu Honglei’s large and beautiful eyes looked at him, within them swirling an enchanting radiance.
Zu An inwardly praised her skills. This woman really was an alluring witch, the type that dragged others down straight to hell.
Qiu Honglei clearly didn’t want to go too far either. She quickly retracted her gaze and said with a gentle voice, “By the way, I heard that the young master suffered an attack from Chen Xuan in the morning?”
Zu An said with surprise, “News really reaches lady Qiu quickly.”
“I was almost harmed by Chen Xuan last night too, so I paid special attention to any information on him. Young master, please wait a bit.” Qiu Honglei suddenly got up and rushed into the inner hall. Soon afterwards, she handed him a set of jade strips. “Please accept this. It might be of some help to the young master.”
Zu An was stunned. He noticed the words on the glossy surface: Mirror Mirage
Then, with a flicker of light, the words faded into the jade strips again.
“What is this?” Zu An couldn’t help but ask.
Qiu Honglei replied, “These jade strips record the cultivation method Mirror Mirage” This secret art allows one to hide their cultivation, and it can also completely hide all of your aura. Your enemies won’t be able to see these things.”
“Chen Xuan is currently hiding in the darkness, waiting for an opportunity to assassinate the young master. After thinking about it, Honglei decided that a movement technique would be unhelpful as it would be too hard to learn quickly. That’s why I found this secret technique. This might grant the young master more chances of survival against Chen Xuan’s attacks.”
Zu An was immediately stunned upon hearing her words. Shang Liuyu gifted him a jade pendant, Chu Chuyan gave him ‘Snowflake Sword’, and now there was camouflaging secret art from Qiu Honglei…
Who the fuck said mooched food doesn’t taste good?