When An Ge saw Hu Jiu, she waved happily, "Hu Jiu, you've come at the right time. Chi Mu just told me about his ideas for the festival, and I was just about to discuss it with you." So she told Hu Jiu about the ice sculpture event.
"Young Master Chi truly lives up to his reputation as a top scholar. Thank you for your hard work in caring for my shopkeeper."
Chi Mu did not back down: "It is only right that I dedicate myself to my own store manager."
Their eyes met, and sparks flew.
An Ge glanced at the two of them and suddenly felt that the scene was somewhat familiar. Feeling a little flustered, she whispered, "Well, Hu Jiu, you and Chi Mu have a good talk about the event. I'll be going now."
After saying that, An Ge hurriedly left as if her life depended on it.
Hu Jiu looked at Chi Mu and stopped pretending: "What, you mortal, do you think you can covet the immortals?"
Chi Mu dusted off his sleeves, completely unfazed. "I don't ask for it to last. Even if it's only a few short years, I'll have no regrets in this life. What, are you scared?"
"What is there to fear?" With that, Hu Jiu glanced disdainfully at Chi Mu and turned to leave. Too angry to notice Lu Yan and the others around the corner.
Lu Yan smacked his lips, clearly not yet satisfied. "Do you think Hu Jiu is feeling uneasy?"
Chang Jin frowned in disapproval. "Let's just pretend we don't know. The store manager's business is none of our concern." In fact, compared to Chi Mu, Chang Jin had no problem with Hu Jiu.
Lu Yan shrugged. "I didn't see anything."
Ange was troubled and wandered aimlessly through the Fairy Garden. It was closed, and apart from the wooden houses, there wasn't a soul in sight. She had hoped coming here would calm her mind, but the quiet only made her more agitated.
Although she was slow to react in some ways, Hu Jiu's actions on several occasions made it impossible for her not to think things through.
An Ge sat on the stone bench, resting her chin on her hands, and said somewhat irritably, "Sigh, it really was one of life's biggest illusions that he liked me."
"What are you thinking about?"
"Do you like me... Hu, Hu Jiu? What are you doing here?" An Ge was flustered. "I was just talking nonsense. Your behavior was really misleading..."
"Yes! I like you!" Hu Jiu's eyes were burning with passion, and his tone was extremely serious. Seeing that An Ge seemed a little flustered, he quickly said, "Don't rush to give me an answer, and don't ignore me, okay?"
An Ge's heart skipped a beat. She suddenly realized that she wasn't entirely indifferent to Hu Jiu either. She never liked to be wishy-washy, so now that she had made up her mind, she decisively said, "I was going to say yes, but since you don't want an answer now, let's talk about it another time."
Hu Jiu's eyes lit up instantly. "No, you agreed, hehe, no backing out."
"Then I'll give you a trial period."
The night was just right, and Hu Jiu's heart was pounding as he looked at the somewhat shy An Ge. Just as he was about to pull her into his arms, he noticed several night-strolling tourists staring intently at them.
"The moon is beautiful tonight. Let's go take a look over there."
"Yes, yes, the trees here are so lush that we can't see anything."
With a whoosh, the group quickly disappeared.
Ange said awkwardly, "They must be guests staying in the cabin." Fortunately, the appearance of this group of people dispelled the suffocating atmosphere from before.
Hu Jiu was almost laughing in anger, but with An Ge's assurance, he was in a great mood and didn't bother arguing with them. "It's so cold, let's go back quickly."
"Okay, I'll head back now." An Ge said, and ran off as if fleeing.
Hu Jiu watched An Ge flee in disarray and smiled helplessly. Understanding An Ge's intentions, he felt reassured and had an urge to transform into his original form and roar to the sky.
As for An Ge's tendency to back down at the slightest touch, he wasn't in a hurry; there would be plenty of time later.
An Ge ran back to the house without stopping and collapsed onto the bed. "You're really something, An Ge! You're going to have success in both your career and love life! Hehe!"
"My lord, don't just focus on romance, our goal is to build our career."
An Ge was speechless. "777, why are you showing up again? You weren't peeking, were you?"
"It's because your emotions are too volatile, my lord. I'm only focused on my work and have no interest in anything else."
Hearing the slight grievance and pride in 777's voice, An Ge quickly comforted her, "Alright, 777 will always be my most beloved Tongtong, and no one can replace that. Besides, your host should still prioritize her career."
777's tone immediately brightened, "This subordinate naturally trusts the lord, but if the lord wants some advice on dating, this subordinate can consult the 'Dating System'."
"No, I'm fine like this. And stop calling me 'my lord' and 'your subordinate' all the time, get back to your normal self!"
"Master, doesn't the host like it?" It had recently started dealing with the 'Strategist System' and even finished reading "Romance of the Three Kingdoms".
"The original Tongtong is the best Tongtong, my dear. We won't learn from other Tongtongs. You yourself are the best."
777: "...Host, you really don't need to go on the pilgrimage." That's too sweet a tongue; it's almost embarrassing. Hehe, but I'm really happy.
An Ge rolled her eyes. "You seem to have a pretty good relationship with the other systems."
“We’re all ranked around the same, so it’s natural for us to stick together. Don’t worry, host, they’re all tight-lipped and won’t reveal anything about you.”
An Ge knew that although 777 was simple-minded, it wouldn't talk nonsense when it came to her. So she didn't stop it from communicating with other systems, saying, "Just don't learn any more nonsense."
After chatting with the system for a while, An Ge gradually calmed down. Little did she know, the outside world was in an uproar because of it.
The news that the innkeeper and Manager Hu were together spread throughout the entire inn within a single night.
According to eyewitnesses, the moon was shining brightly that night, and the atmosphere was perfect. The store manager and Manager Hu were a handsome man and a beautiful woman, and they were very much in love. They were alone together, well, you can imagine the rest.
Unbeknownst to An Ge, the rumors grew increasingly outrageous. Fortunately, they still had some reservations; although the rumors were outrageous, they weren't too extreme.
When Lu Yan returned from outside, he saw Hu Jiu grinning foolishly. Thinking of the rumors circulating outside, he was somewhat surprised: "Are you and the shop manager really together?"
Hu Jiu's smile faded. "Mm."
"Tsk tsk, I wonder who just said they weren't going to let the shop manager know your feelings, and then suddenly they've revealed it." He was just about to watch the show, but he didn't expect Hu Jiu to act so quickly, so his tone was a bit sarcastic.
"What, are you envious? I remember quite a few succubi are quite fond of you, especially..."
"Fine, I won't say anything more. Honestly, just thinking about that vixen scares me."
Inside the room, Chi Mu also heard the rumors and couldn't help but smile bitterly, realizing it was all wishful thinking.
However, I have no regrets in this life for meeting someone like the store manager!
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