Volume One, Chapter 52: Two People on Different Wavelengths

“Lu Qingyu isn’t home right now. Otherwise, I certainly would have dragged him into this as well; I wouldn’t make you do all the work alone. Besides, don’t you still have me? It’s just that neither of us cooks as well as you do, so we thought we’d ask you to help us prepare the meal.”

Under everyone’s watchful eyes, Huo Qiyue had no way to back out now, even if she wanted to.

Jiang Hua wasn’t home tonight. The unlucky one looked all around the room but saw no sign of him, and had no choice but to return to her own room.

Speaking of which, even Tang Yanning had to admit that having the Duke’s Estate as her backing had given her an advantage on many occasions.

Knowing why Mu Yu had come so early, Kong Nishang led the two of them toward the Heart Sword Sect’s residence.

What if one had to suffer a little more in the beginning? As the old saying went, only those who endured the bitterest hardships could rise above others. Perhaps this was, in fact, the right way after all.

After leaving the cinema, Huo Qiyue glanced around but saw no sign of Mu Zhaoyang or Shi Pianran.

“My estimate is that you won’t last more than thirty breaths. That’s all the strength your martial heart possesses.” Chi Yue counted on her fingers.

They all had excellent discipline. Li Ke, who had also spent several years serving in the Wei Residence’s army, knew the shortcomings of its troops well.

Lu Ciyan knew he would find no opening with Huo Linyan, so he ended the call after only a few words.

“So meeting Zhao Luo was still worthwhile. In any case, you don’t have a boyfriend; having someone to talk to is a good thing.”

Wu Lili had a keen nose for such matters. She knew perfectly well that without Fang Na’s approval, Zhao Luo would not have the money to invest in Cen Cheng. Therefore, Cen Cheng must have some value to him.

People nearby were whispering among themselves, and some of what they said concerned Xu Anhao. Both Gu Shengze and Tang Yu could not help pricking up their ears to listen discreetly.

The Cane Young Master and the others could not make head or tail of it. They stared fixedly at Zhang Baiming, their weapons still clenched tightly in their hands.

Zhang Xiebai let out an involuntary growl before collapsing, curling up miserably on the ground, unable to move.

The room was too warm, and the alcohol had begun to rise to Gu Jiu’s head. He felt himself growing drunk.

Elder Gao could not understand why Chen Dong was still there. He cast a puzzled look at Steward Li, who merely wore an expression of helplessness.

It was late summer, and the air held a faint chill. After a long day of work, people gradually drifted into their dreams, and Chen Yichen was no exception. Three days of rushing about in the mountains had left him utterly exhausted, and after dinner he fell into a deep sleep.

Tang Yu had sent her flowers and invited her to dinner alone. He was probably trying to confess his feelings to her. At the thought, Gu Shengze’s heart instantly soured with jealousy.

After scanning the surroundings, he spotted Bai Yuyi in the pavilion. His figure flashed, and he immediately hid behind a nearby ornamental rockery.

Yue Zimu’s tone grew increasingly stern, and her voice sharper by the moment. Nothing remained of the hesitation or stammering with which she had spoken upon first meeting the old Madam Lin.

“Tongtong, someone downstairs is looking for you. He says he’s your brother.” Zhang Yu walked to Lu Tongtong’s bedside and tapped lightly on the headboard.

The medicinal broth was forced down her throat. Chu Xiangsi coughed lightly, tears springing to her eyes from the bitter taste.

Not to mention what had happened before—even over her recent quarrel with Ayase, Xia You already owed Kato Megumi an enormous favor.

Ruan Meng had no idea at what age babies learned to crawl. But Xuance had already crawled swiftly to the edge of the bed, so she hurried over, scooped him up, and held him in her arms.

The professor onstage had been interrupted in the middle of his lecture and was furious. Yet one of the offenders was the heir to the Ji family, another was the heir’s wife, and the third was the President’s daughter. Even if he had been given immense courage, he would not have dared say anything.

And that was not the end of it. After they finished lunch at the restaurant, Kato joined them in shopping at Ayase’s suggestion.