Chapter 156 (Just looking at Chapter 156)...

Chapter 156 Just Taking a Look

Although Lin Pingzhi downplayed his waiting, Ling Hao knew it wasn't that simple. Waiting is a tedious thing, yet he's waited on and on, which shows considerable perseverance. He's truly different from the young master of the Fuwei Escort Agency she first met.

"Lin Pingzhi, you..."

"I just thought you might not come back... No... no, I misunderstood. I was just taking a look, just taking a look." Lin Pingzhi smiled a little foolishly. "It's good that you're back, Master Ling. I'll be going now, that's all." With that, he ran off in a flash, disappearing from their sight.

Ling Hao was somewhat taken aback, but after regaining her senses, she burst out laughing.

"Hmph!" Young Master Yu sneered, "A strategic retreat." This Lin Pingzhi is really something, trying to become my disciple. He's such an eyesore, I really want to beat him up.

"Hmm?" Ling Hao's gaze fell on Gongzi Yu, smiling. "Someone seems to be smelling sour. Could it be that he's been jealous?"

Gongzi Yu took Linghao's hand, and the two walked inside. He said, "Ah Hao, you've smelled something wrong. There are no vinegar jars around here."

"Really?" Ling Hao's smile deepened. "Oh dear, I originally wanted to kiss that poor jealous person who had been drinking too much vinegar, but since there's no vinegar jar that's been spilled, then it's not necessary."

“Yes, she needs it.” Gongzi Yu had just reached the back of the screen wall. He stopped, reached out and pulled Ling Hao in front of him, bent down to look at her, and said, “That jealous girl needs comforting.”

Ling Hao chuckled, then tiptoed and kissed his forehead, then the tip of his nose, and finally his lips.

Gongzi Yu, however, held her tightly in his arms, taking the initiative instead of being the guest.

Outside the screen wall was the main gate, and people came and went. Behind the screen wall, the sounds from outside were muffled, and warmth spread between the two people.

At dinner time, a person climbed over the wall into the villa and was then surrounded by the villa's guards.

"Wait, wait, wait, it's me, it's me."

The guards looked at the newcomer's face, pretended not to recognize him, and tried to drive him out of the villa.

"What's going on?" Ling Hao heard the commotion and appeared in front of them. Then she saw Lu Xiaofeng jumping around among the guards like a bouncing bean.

Ling Hao: "..."

"Hello, hello, it's me, Lu Xiaofeng! Please tell them to let me go!" Lu Xiaofeng spotted Ling Hao immediately and pleaded for help. He was joking; if he didn't speak up now, he felt he'd be kicked out any second.

Ling Hao sighed deeply, "You may all leave."

"Yes, young lady." The guards immediately withdrew.

Lu Xiaofeng breathed a sigh of relief, finally feeling less disheveled. He reached up and touched his beard, saying, "I almost got pricked by a forked stick."

"Before that, shouldn't you reflect on your actions first?" Ling Hao shook his head helplessly. "You didn't use the main entrance, but insisted on climbing over the wall. You should be thanking my friend that you didn't get beaten up as a lamb."

If it were anyone else, the guards would have already used force; they wouldn't have simply tried to drive them away like they did just now. "Lu Xiaofeng, can I ask you a question?"

"Go ahead and ask."

"Why do you have to climb over the wall instead of using the door?" Ling Hao wondered. Was this what they called the demeanor of a chivalrous hero? This was strange, and she had no intention of learning it.

Lu Xiaofeng smiled sheepishly, "Hehe, actually I'm just used to it. Climbing over walls is faster than going through doors, and for a moment I forgot that this isn't the Flower-Filled Pavilion."

At Hua Man Lou, Lu Xiaofeng always climbed over walls and through windows, never using the door, and he often did the same in other places. He got so used to it that when he wanted to find Ling Hao, he forgot there were guards in the courtyard and almost got kicked out.

If he were kicked out, it wouldn't be a big deal; after all, Lu Xiaofeng wasn't someone who cared much about his reputation. But if he couldn't come into the villa again, that would be bad; he wouldn't get any of the fine wine there. Lu Xiaofeng coveted the wine in the villa because his mother didn't like to drink, and Gongzi Yu didn't drink either, so all that wine had previously gone to him.

Lu Xiaofeng had never forgotten the taste of it since he had tried it once. If he could never drink it again, he would be heartbroken.

Ling Hao: "..."

Alright, alright, I know you have a good-tempered and very tolerant friend, so you can shut up now, really.

"Let's go." Linghao turned and walked inside.

"Where are you going?" Lu Xiaofeng caught up with Ling Hao's footsteps.

Ling Hao glanced at him. "Don't pretend. It's time to eat. You're just here to freeload, aren't you?"

"Hehehe." Lu Xiaofeng chuckled twice, pretending to be stupid. "The chef at the villa is so good that I wanted to have a second meal after just one, so I came here to freeload after I found out you were back."

For Lu Xiaofeng, going to his good friend's house for a free meal was as simple and natural as breathing, without the slightest problem. Besides, it wasn't really about freeloading; it was about strengthening his bond with his good friend.

Ling Hao: "..."

Sometimes she really feels that not having thick skin is also a problem, haha.

"Okay."

As soon as Linghao stepped into the house, she saw Gongzi Yu coming towards her and immediately greeted him with a smile.

Lu Xiaofeng: "..."

There's nothing wrong with coming to Linghao and Gongziyu's place to freeload; they eat and drink well. The only downside is that the two of them are just too clingy, and he often feels superfluous. But then he thinks, so what if he's superfluous? He's shameless enough not to care, haha.

"What's good to eat today?" Lu Xiaofeng walked past the two people and went inside. He knew the place well and didn't need anyone to lead the way.

Gongzi Yu glanced at Lu Xiaofeng's back and asked, "Why is he here?" Why are there still so many people in the capital?

Even though his master and the others had all left, and he could finally be alone with Ah Hao, then Lu Xiaofeng showed up. Honestly, if it weren't for the fact that Lu Xiaofeng was Ah Hao's friend, he would have had him thrown out. "Let's just kick him out."

Linghao hooked her arm around his and led him inside. "There's no other way. That guy is thick-skinned and smart. Even if he gets kicked out, he'll still come back. If that's the case, it's better to have him come from the beginning to avoid all the trouble."

Gongzi Yu remained silent, thinking to himself that Lu Xiaofeng liked to drink, so he would go to his elder sister and get two jars of her private stash of wine. He would then use the wine from the palace's secret stash to bribe Lu Xiaofeng, making him stay outside and not come looking for him.

Ling Hao didn't know what Gongzi Yu was thinking, but she knew he was definitely thinking something. However, she did care; all she wanted was for Lu Xiaofeng to appear in front of them less often.

Sitting at the table, Lu Xiaofeng's eyes gleamed as he stared at the delicious dishes. He beckoned to Ling Hao and the others, "Come on, this food won't taste good if it gets cold." He then looked at the waiting maids, "Miss, it's such a shame there's food but no wine. Could you bring a pot of wine for everyone?"

Oh, you rebel against the Heavenly Gang, who is the true master of this place?

Ling Hao pulled Gongzi Yu down to sit, "Go and get him a pot of wine." Anyway, neither she nor Yu drank, so it would be fine for Lu Xiaofeng to help him drink some.

"Thank you very much." Lu Xiaofeng smiled.

"Lu Xiaofeng, how did you know that Ayu and I returned to Kyoto?" Linghao asked, somewhat puzzled. "We secretly returned to Kyoto, avoiding everyone's attention." But this person came to the villa on the very first day they returned, which shows that he knew they were back.

She asked around and found that no one had barged in while she and Ayu were away, especially someone like Lu Xiaofeng who swaggered in.

Lu Xiaofeng smiled smugly, "Linghao, you should know that snakes have their ways, rats have their ways, and I naturally have my own methods. You think you came back quietly and no one knows, but in reality, from the moment you two stepped into the capital, someone already saw you. Next time, if you want to avoid being seen, it would be better to disguise yourself or change your appearance."

“No need for that.” Ling Hao shook her head. “We just don’t want to alarm others, but we don’t really need to hide the news.” It’s obvious that Lu Xiaofeng’s so-called connections are his friends. He’s very good at making friends and has many friends.

Although many times those who deceive, cheat, or even try to kill him are his friends, they are also often able to help him. This time will likely be no different.

Gongzi Yu suddenly remembered something from the past. He and Ahao had entered the capital by pretending to be a newlywed couple. Thinking of this, his expression softened slightly.

After a satisfying meal, Lu Xiaofeng let out a contented sigh.

"Now that you've eaten and drunk your fill, you can explain your purpose for coming," Ling Kan said, turning to Lu Xiaofeng.

Lu Xiaofeng raised an eyebrow. "Why can't I just be here to freeload a meal?"

"Ximen Chuixue is about to have a decisive battle with Ye Gucheng, and you have the leisure to go around freeloading meals?" Ling Hao shook his head with a smile, "I don't believe it."

"Looks like you still don't know me well enough." Lu Xiaofeng crossed his arms, looking smug. "No matter when, I always have the urge to freeload a meal."

Ling Hao stared at Lu Xiaofeng silently, without saying a word, but her eyes were sharp.

"Alright, I did come here with a purpose this time," Lu Xiaofeng admitted, but then laughed, "but I'm serious about getting free food and drinks." Especially since the food and drinks here are so delicious, how could he possibly pass up the opportunity?

Ling Hao: "..."

I still don't know enough about Lu Xiaofeng.

Gongzi Yu said, "Is it about the duel between Ximen Chuixue and Ye Gucheng?"

"Yes." At this point, Lu Xiaofeng's expression changed, and he sighed, "I really don't want to see the two of them fight, but I can't persuade either of them."

If these two were to fight, there would be no such thing as a draw; it would only be a fight to the death, and the loser would most likely die. Neither Ximen Chuixue nor Ye Gucheng wanted to see Lu Xiaofeng die, yet he couldn't persuade either of them. What could he do?

Ling Hao said, "Then it's no use you coming to us; we can't persuade you either."