“Brother Yu Qi, are you home?” Jiang Zhan’s voice came from the gate.
As soon as the words fell, Leng Ying and Long Dan leaped up simultaneously, silently jumping into the tree.
Er-niu jumped up halfway before remembering it didn’t need to hide, and settled back down on the ground.
“Go and bring the guest in,” Yu Qi patted Er-niu’s back.
Soon, Er-niu led Jiang Zhan over.
Upon seeing Yu Qi, Jiang Zhan’s face showed some embarrassment: “Brother Yu Qi, I’ve come to apologize. My sister spoke too harshly today—”
Yu Qi interrupted Jiang Zhan with a smile: “Don’t say that, Brother Jiang. I should be the one apologizing. I’ve spoiled Er-niu too much, and it’s becoming increasingly unruly.”
Jiang Zhan gave the big dog an annoyed look and nodded repeatedly: “Brother Yu Qi really should discipline Er-niu. A young lady’s pouch isn’t a bone, how could it just snatch it and run?”
Er-niu disdainfully curled its lip, baring its white teeth.
Foolish!
“Brother Jiang is right, it needs to be disciplined properly.”
After glaring at Er-niu, Jiang Zhan got to the point: “Brother Yu Qi, where did Er-niu take my sister’s pouch? You know, a young lady’s pouch shouldn’t be left outside…”
“Indeed, it shouldn’t. This is all Er-niu’s fault,” Yu Qi said, looking ashamed.
“So the pouch—”
“Er-Niu, where exactly did you hide the pouch?”
“Woo—” Er-niu let out a long howl.
As if you don’t know where the pouch is.
Up in the tree, Long Dan couldn’t help but stroke his chin.
Could it be that today’s Master was an impostor?
He couldn’t resist tugging on Leng Ying’s sleeve.
Leng Ying shot him a contemptuous look and whispered extremely quietly: “The Master must have his reasons for acting this way!”
“What, it’s lost?” Yu Qi’s voice rose slightly.
Er-niu howled again, lying on the ground and beating its tail against the surface, quickly covering Jiang Zhan in a layer of dust.
Jiang Zhan gritted his teeth in frustration.
Yu Qi spoke apologetically: “Brother Jiang, it seems Er-Niu has lost the pouch. Why don’t you give it a good beating to vent your anger? I won’t stop you.”
Jiang Zhan glared at Er-niu, who glared back defiantly, baring its sharp white teeth.
Jiang Zhan clenched his fist, then relaxed it with a sigh: “Forget it, there’s no point in arguing with an animal. Brother Yu Qi, I’ll head back then. Fourth Sister is waiting for my reply.”
Yu Qi rose to escort Jiang Zhan out, his voice flowing like a clear spring by one’s ear: “Please explain it well to your sister, Brother Jiang. If not, I can personally apologize to her another day.”
“That won’t be necessary. My sister isn’t so petty. I’ll explain it to her properly when I get back.”
Yu Qi saw Jiang Zhan off to the crooked jujube tree before turning back.
As the courtyard gate closed, Long Dan and Leng Ying jumped down.
“Master, there must be a treasure map in that pouch, right?” Long Dan asked shamelessly.