allonlinenovel Chapter 108 Chance Encounter
Chapter 108 Chance Encounter
Leng Yue kept complaining in her heart that she really couldn't accept the task of protecting people.
Killing a person is just a matter of a few moves, but protecting a person requires you to be alert and alert, be able to adapt to circumstances, and be able to guess what others are thinking.
Why do you suddenly want to go to Yuemanlou?
Had she forgotten about the arrow in her shoulder?
"Can we eat somewhere else?"
Seeing Leng Yue in a bad mood, Xin Youran looked around and thought that there shouldn't be anyone from Ningxiang Pavilion in this place, so he explained to her in a low voice: "We are going to try our luck and see if we can meet the destined person~"
As they were talking, they arrived at the Yuemanlou Inn.
"My two guests, would you like to stay in the hotel or have a meal?"
It was still the same enthusiastic waiter from that day.
Xin Youran actually wanted to eat the roasted rabbit meat that Xiahou Rui ordered that day. It was the first time she had eaten rabbit meat in her life, and the taste was amazing!
Thinking about the price, uh, forget it. As someone who's just starting out, she can't afford it. She can't afford it...
"Just a plate of braised beef with soy sauce, a portion of peanuts, and a pot of sweet-scented osmanthus wine will be enough."
Xin Youran casually ordered some snacks, and seeing that the seat where she sat last time was empty, she took Leng Yue over there.
"My two guests, please have some tea. The food and drinks will be served shortly. Please wait."
The free tea they have here tastes quite refreshing. Oh, by the way, next time I come to the capital, I’ll bring some of her dried gardenias. The tea I make with them will definitely be much more fragrant than this!
Xin Youran drank tea while thinking about how to sell gardenia tea, which could be another source of income.
Suddenly, a voice resounded through the sky, "Brother Xin! I finally waited for you. I'm glad I didn't give up!"
Xin Youran was so shocked that the teacup in her hand almost fell out of her hand. No way, what kind of luck is this!
Whatever you think will come true.
"Brother Xiahou!"
She stood up excitedly and greeted him. Her voice was almost out of control, so she pretended to cough twice to cover it up.
Xiahou Rui walked quickly to their table and was about to sit down freely, but only then did he realize that there was a beautiful lady next to Xin Youran.
"Brother Xin, this is..."
Leng Yuexiu frowned slightly and tightened the purple lightning and green frost whip on the dining table.
"This is Leng Yue, my... crush. Haha, sorry for the embarrassment, Brother Xiahou."
She originally wanted to say that it was her friend, but then she thought that she would have to go to Ningxiang Pavilion later, so her identities had to be unified in case there were eavesdroppers.
Xia Hou Rui seemed quite surprised, "I see, Brother Xin really has good taste!"
"I will offer tea instead of wine to wish Brother Xin a speedy marriage."
Leng Yue hated being called a beauty the most. She couldn't help herself, picked up the whip and stood up.
Seeing this, Xin Youran no longer had the heart to drink tea. She quickly stood up, tugged at Leng Yue's dress, and said to Xia Hou Rui with a smile, "Brother Xia Hou, please stop joking. I'm just one of Miss Leng Yue's many suitors. It's a great honor to have the pleasure of dining with her this time. Please don't annoy her."
If Leng Yue took action, wouldn't Xiahou Rui be beaten to a pulp?
I must make her happy, because I will need Xiahou Rui’s help later!
It was the first time Xia Hou Rui had met such a fiery young lady, and he realized that his words were a bit frivolous. "Excuse me, what is your name, young lady? I just said something out of turn, and I hope you will forgive me."
Xin Youran tugged at Leng Yue's dress again, but she immediately shook it off. "Hmph, even a child knows that the mouth can cause trouble."
After saying this, Leng Yue turned around and continued drinking tea.
"you!"
Xia Hou Rui was furiously roaring in his heart. He had never been treated this way before. Wasn't this a subtle insult to him, calling him worse than a child? He couldn't even speak?
Forget it, a real man doesn't argue with women.
The waiter who came to serve the dishes broke the tense atmosphere, "Sir, your table is now fully served. Please enjoy your meal."
It was then that Xia Hou Rui realized that the waiter had only served a plate of stuffed beef and a plate of peanuts. How could this be considered a meal?
"Waiter, as usual, please serve all your signature dishes. And if this wine isn't strong enough, bring another pot of Qiulubai."
"Okay, sir, please wait a moment."
Leng Yue had no intention of arguing with this child, but she got angry when she heard that her favorite osmanthus sauce was said to be not strong enough. How did this person survive until now?
Xin Youran did not stop him this time. On the one hand, seeing that Leng Yue and Xiahou Rui did not get along, it was not appropriate to say anything more. If she angered Xiahou Rui again, she would not know when she would see him again.
Secondly, she was really craving the roasted rabbit in this restaurant, hehe.
When all the dishes were served, Xin Youran started a toast, "Today marks a fateful occasion for me and Brother Xiahou. My last departure without saying goodbye was an accident, not a sign of desertion. Please forgive me."
As she said that, she drank it all in one gulp. Siha, this Qiulubai is stronger than the osmanthus wine, and she still likes the osmanthus wine.
"Hey, no, no, under that situation, I was afraid of getting Brother Xin into trouble. I'm glad to know that you're okay."
"Let's not talk about this anymore, let's just drink."
Next, while eating, Xin Youran recited a passage from Li Bai's famous poem "Meeting" to Xiahou Rui.
This caused Xiahou Rui to praise it repeatedly, and then he understood the deep meaning of the poem and glanced at Leng Yue again without leaving a trace.
Humph, such a short-sighted person actually rejected Brother Xin’s courtship.
She doesn't deserve Brother Xin's love at all!
"Brother Xin, there are plenty of beautiful women out there. Just wait, I'll start looking for a good match for you tomorrow!"
Seeing that he was about to raise his glass, Xin Youran didn't dare to drink anymore as she had to focus on business.
"It's better to let fate take its course. Why would I bother you, Brother Xiahou?"
"Alas, I have another important matter weighing on my mind right now..."
Xin Youran took another sip of the wine in the glass with melancholy.
As expected, Xia Hou Rui asked curiously, "Could it be that Brother Xin has encountered difficulties?"
"You might as well tell me. If I can help, I will do my best!"
So Xin Youran told Xiahou Rui about the incident of Manager Guo of Ningxiang Pavilion "demolishing the bridge after crossing it".
"How can this be absurd? How can a person go back on his word? And how can a businessman be so untrustworthy?"
Xin Youran waved her hand. "Never mind. I firmly believe that the ointment I make is unmatched. All I need now is a mentor who can help me establish my reputation..."
After hearing this, Xia Hou Rui really thought about it seriously. Bole? Isn't that just finding a master with a good reputation in making ointments? That's not a difficult task.
"Brother Xin, don't worry. I, Xia Hou Rui, will take care of this matter. Just wait for my good news."
"Come on, come on, let's continue drinking. It's rare to meet you here."
"Speaking of which, could it be that Brother Xin went to Luoxianyuan to see the Jade Hairpin Fairy that day also for your ointment?"
Xin Youran was secretly delighted that Xiahou Rui was so righteous and really solved a big problem for her. But her heart trembled when she heard his question. This guy was quite smart and guessed the purpose of her going to Luoxianyuan that day.
"The one who understands me is Brother Xiahou!"
"Alas, I never expected that Miss Yu would suddenly pass away..."
"We had originally planned to meet to discuss the perfume business."
When Yuzhanxian's death was mentioned, Xiahou Rui suddenly became sober. "There must be something fishy going on. I wonder if my brother can find out who the murderer is..."