Chapter 147: A Shocking Scene
Shaman often felt that she was really unlucky, absolutely unlucky.
Her immediate supervisor and her own boss were right in front of her, and she stood behind them, unable to speak, watching as her boss provoked her immediate supervisor. Then, an eerie silence fell between them. Although it wasn't cold that night, neither of them moved, as if they were destined to be frozen there all night. This left Shaman facing a crucial question that would determine the future of her career:
What do you do if your direct supervisor and your boss have a fight?
To be precise, what will happen to your livelihood?
This question is no less significant to her career than any other tricky multiple-choice question. Although Shaman realized this when Xie Huailing cheated on Su Mengzhen, it's still timely to realize it again now. Knowing Xie Huailing's difficult personality, and that she and Xie Huailing are indeed completely on the same side, and that Su Mengzhen is the son of her benefactor and the owner of the Golden Wind and Fine Rain Pavilion, she must carefully consider this issue.
Shaman's answer to this was to play dead.
She feigned death indifferently, continuing until the two reached a conclusion in their cold war. The only thing she could do was play dead; what else could she do? Nothing at all.
In her memory, Xie Huailing had provoked Su Mengzhen countless times. No matter how much she was scolded, it was like listening to a song. Over time, Su Mengzhen gradually ran out of options. This was their usual way of interacting for a long time, and no one else could even get a word in edgewise. She had worried that Xie Huailing might cause trouble, but every time Xie Huailing didn't try to appease Su Mengzhen, Su Mengzhen forgave her. Shaman understood that if she left it alone, everything would be fine; these two would be like this, and she would reconcile.
As for whether Xie Huailing has really gone too far this time, judging from Su Mengzhen's reaction, that's definitely not the case.
He still came to pick up Xie Huailing, extending his hand to her. Knowing Su Mengzhen as Shaman did, this was definitely not a sign of Su Mengzhen's true anger. She had been rescued by Su Zhemu and brought to the brothel eight or nine years ago, and had some contact with Su Mengzhen when he was just beginning to take over as brothel master; she wouldn't mistake him for someone else. So, could it be that the one who tied the bell tonight was still Xie Huailing?
If it were Xie Huailing, then it would be something Shaman couldn't possibly comprehend.
To be honest, she had never understood what Xie Huailing was thinking. She didn't know how smart Xie Huailing really was, nor did she know what she was thinking about every day. Perhaps the price of a good brain is sacrificing a part of one's mental state. Shaman's opinion of Xie Huailing was still that her mind was filled with water, something indescribable, and a chess game, constantly switching between these three states.
In Shaman's opinion, most people who could understand Xie Huailing's thought process were probably not even born yet.
Regarding other matters, the events of tonight themselves are commonplace. Xie Huailing's independent decision-making in this matter is not something to be overly concerned about, and Shaman does not believe it will shake Su Mengzhen's trust in Xie Huailing. The key issue lies in Xie Huailing's series of actions against medical advice during his clearly defined recovery period, and Su Mengzhen's reaction to this actually falls under the category of concern.
However, the conflict caused by concern is still a conflict, and Xie Huailing is the biggest destabilizing factor. A job that was just around the corner has already appeared in front of Shaman.
The maids were incompetent and couldn't stop Xie Huailing at all, but she was different. Since Su Mengzhen personally delivered her to Xie Huailing's side, Shaman herself was well aware that she also had a duty to take care of Xie Huailing, which is why she reported everything to Su Mengzhen in such detail.
Therefore, even if it was just for formality, she still needed to write a document to Su Mengzhen about what happened tonight, and there were also some risks that were difficult to explain in detail.
Even though the rice bowl had already gone through several cycles of spinning and jumping, Shaman wasn't worried. She had worried when she left with Xie Huailing, so there was no need to repeat it now.
What's going on? Could she possibly expect Xie Huailing to take responsibility?
She could actually count on him. Only in this matter was Xie Huailing a boss who was completely worthy of praise.
"No matter how many accounts need to be kept tonight, all the blame will be placed on me, not on Shaman or anyone else." Squatting under the pillar, Xie Huailing propped up his chin with his arm, his words utterly fearless in the sweltering heat of early summer night.
It's almost laughable to talk to her about having a proper attitude; Su Mengzhen probably never expected to see one in her. Her gaze drifted aimlessly, seemingly following the moonlight to some unknown place.
Su Mengzhen's expression changed for a moment after her hand was slapped back.
Xie Huailing wasn't genuinely afraid of him coming to settle scores. He would be the first to disbelieve that she had no way to shut him up. All the things she said that left him speechless were essentially just to see his reaction. Therefore, he thought that not giving her the reaction she wanted, or even turning the tables on her, was the best course of action, which is why he said, "He'll come."
Before he even spoke, he had considered that she might continue to act spoiled, or even take advantage of the situation to make fun of him. He could tolerate her going back to talk later, but none of his thoughts expected her to react this way.
Her words could be interpreted in other ways, such as a quarrel, but that was completely impossible in front of him. He wasn't Bai Feifei; she wouldn't be clinging to him all day long, going through every word several times, prioritizing intimacy over timing. Why would she quarrel with him at a time like this?
Rather, she never argued with him at all.
The keenness honed through the trials and tribulations of the martial world meant that he would not overlook his enemies' weaknesses in life-or-death situations, nor would he miss the slightest flaw in power struggles. More than being angry, Su Mengzhen wanted to know what Xie Huailing was thinking.
He said, "Come back with me and we'll talk."
The gaze seemed tangible, and Xie Huailing suddenly lowered her head, rubbed her sleepy eyes, and leaned against the pillar to straighten up again. Both of them knew they couldn't stay outside for long, and it could also be seen as a competition between them. She gazed into the distance and slowly added the sentence that Su Mengzhen had been thinking about for a moment: "Then unless you forbid me from being punished, Master, it will be difficult for me too."
So it turns out he was just being coy after all. Knowing she was overthinking it, Su Mengzhen turned to let her stand beside him. Because of the light, her worries seemed to have vanished from her face. Her tone was calm as she said, "I wouldn't have punished you much anyway. We'll have to wait until we get back and the doctor examines you to find out what's going on."
It was hard to say whether he would change his attitude, so Xie Huailing reluctantly moved to his side, put her hands behind her back, and glanced at him distrustfully. She understood that the bigger picture was more important, and she wouldn't make a scene here: "Dr. Shu, let's talk about it later."
She confirmed it again, her gray eyes veiled in something unclear, neither too deep nor too shallow: "Master, you can't turn against me when you go back, or I'll be very sad."
Only then did she agree to go back with him. Su Mengzhen understood that she was faking it, so he let her be for the time being and didn't say anything. He thought that they should go back first and then talk about it.
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Man proposes, God disposes. After returning home, Su Mengzhen was unable to say anything bad about Xie Huailing.
It happened so suddenly that he didn't have a chance to get a chance before Bai Feifei had already cursed him out.
She wasn't temporarily tied up with official business. After Bai Feifei learned of this, Su Mengzhen stopped her and made her wait upstairs for their return. After learning the details, she was already burning with anger, more so than anyone else. She always spoke her mind to Xie Huailing, and from her first sentence, Su Mengzhen lost her chance to speak.
He fell into a deep silence, for Su Meng had just witnessed firsthand how Bai Feifei had berated Xie Huailing. To be precise, it had gone beyond the definition of "preaching" and should be called "attack." Her words were sharp, her language swift, precise, and ruthless, utterly devoid of any sentiment. It was as if every word was aimed at drawing blood, utterly reckless, each sentence like a sharp sword, deeply wounding.
It was as if Bai Feifei and Xie Huailing were sworn enemies from three lifetimes ago, and there were no words that could be spoken, no language that needed to be chosen. This was a thoroughly enjoyable battle.
Although Xie Huailing himself had no objection, Bai Feifei's accusations were indeed so vehement. Su Mengzhen would be too unreasonable to say anything more, so she finally stopped her, saying that there was no need to do so.
Xie Huailing nodded in good faith, admitting his mistake frankly, but he was incorrigible. He said to Bai Feifei, "That's right, you seem to be going a bit too far."
Bai Feifei said coldly, "Say it again."
Xie Huailing readily complied and changed her words, saying, "You are so gentle, I like you."
...Thanks to Xie Huailing's persistent efforts, the matter ended with Bai Feifei promising to take her to see a doctor and not to harm her, before dragging her away. Su Mengzhen couldn't stop her. However, they hadn't gone far when Bai Feifei grabbed Xie Huailing's ear. Xie Huailing cried out "Ouch! Ouch! Ouch!" several times, and Bai Feifei softened and let go. But her good intentions were met with ingratitude; Xie Huailing started noisily calling her name repeatedly: "Feifeifeifeifeifei..."
Bai Feifei then grabbed Xie Huailing's ear again, and Xie Huailing cried out in pain once more.
From this, Su Mengzhen realized more clearly that Xie Huailing was holding back against him. If she were to treat him the same way she treated Bai Feifei, he couldn't predict how he would react or how he would handle it.
He could only leave the questions he wanted to ask for later, intending to talk to Xie Huailing when she returned. However, things were destined to be complicated tonight. By the end of his day's work, Xie Huailing had not returned. Her maid came to tell him about all the discoveries from the meeting that day, including the fact that Di Feijing knew martial arts. At the very end, she told him that she had fallen asleep at Bai Feifei's place.
Su Mengzhen wouldn't go to Bai Feifei's room, but she also wouldn't let Xie Huailing fool her and think about waiting until the next day. But such an opportunity would have to be postponed again; perhaps fate was determined not to grant her wishes and didn't want Xie Huailing to spend her entire recuperation period in peace.
Guan Zhaodi has finally arrived in the capital.
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Imagine
Original Poster: (Very serious conversation)
Ms. Xie: I like you
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