"I couldn't help it, I was so hungry. I was starving the whole way here, so I was just thinking of coming here for a good meal," Zu'an said in a muffled voice as he shoveled rice into his mouth.
Seeing his somewhat disheveled eating habits, Qiu Honglei handed him a cup of tea and couldn't help but roll her eyes at him: "Eat slowly, no one's going to take it from you."
The allure she exuded in that fleeting moment was truly captivating, enough to make any man lose his mind. Unfortunately, Zu An was too busy eating to notice the beautiful scene before him.
"By the way, how are my friends doing?" Zuan asked while taking a sip of water.
Qiu Honglei couldn't help but smile: "It seems you're quite loyal. Don't worry, someone will treat them well and make sure their trip is worthwhile."
Upon hearing the other party's slightly ambiguous words, Zu An was taken aback. He had originally thought that it was just a matter of someone treating those few people to food and drinks, but judging from the tone of those words, it seemed to be some kind of high-end health care activity.
Given Qiu Honglei's status at Shenxianju, how could the arrangements be anything but good?
These guys really hit the jackpot this time. If that idiot Cheng Shouping hadn't come, they wouldn't even know what he missed out on.
Wait a minute, am I going to have to pay for these people's expenses later?
Damn it, what kind of world is this? I come here for a meal and don't get any benefits. Others are enjoying themselves, while I'm the one paying.
As he silently complained, Qiu Honglei couldn't help but ask out of curiosity:
"The prestigious Chu family, can't they even provide you with food?"
"It's a long story..." Zu An roughly revealed the conflict with Qin Wanru, omitting some details that shouldn't be mentioned.
Qiu Honglei couldn't help but say, "With your character and talent, young master, it's truly unfair that the Chu family treats you like a servant. I feel so sorry for you."
Zu An smiled and said, "Can I take that as you trying to sow discord between me and the Chu family?"
Qiu Honglei snorted irritably, her tone full of coquettishness: "I only said that because I consider you a close friend. Otherwise, who would dare to speak ill of the Mingyue family behind their backs?"
"Well, I was just being cynical." Zu'an couldn't help but sigh inwardly. It's said that women in brothels are understanding and know how to say what you want to hear. Today I've finally seen it for myself.
Although I knew that the other person was probably just putting on an act, I couldn't help but feel happy.
Qiu Honglei covered her mouth and smiled: "I am not a gentleman, I am just a little woman. I am grateful that you do not mind my shallow knowledge."
“Miss Qiu is joking. If your understanding is shallow, then what about all those men in the entire Bright Moon City who fall at your feet?” Zu An replied with a smile.
"Though I could make countless men fall at my feet, I don't care. On the contrary, if I can't win your heart, what's the point of all this?" Qiu Honglei looked at him with her large, watery eyes, radiating a captivating glow.
Zu An secretly exclaimed in admiration; this woman was truly a bewitching enchantress, the kind that could charm anyone to death.
Qiu Honglei clearly didn't want to be too aggressive, so she quickly withdrew her gaze and asked softly, "By the way, I heard that you were attacked by Chen Xuan during the day, young master?"
Zu An exclaimed in surprise, "Miss Qiu's information network is truly impressive."
“Since I was almost harmed by Chen Xuan last night, I’ve been keeping an eye on his news. Please wait a moment, young master.” Qiu Honglei suddenly stood up, ran into the inner hall, and soon took out a jade slip and handed it to him. “Please accept this, young master. It may be of some help to you.”
Zuan was taken aback, noticing four large characters flashing across the jade slip: "Mingjing Feitai" (明镜非台).
Then, with a flash of light, it disappeared into the jade slip again.
"What is this?" Zuan couldn't help but ask.
Qiu Honglei replied, "This jade slip records the cultivation method of 'The Mirror is Not a Platform.' This secret technique allows one to conceal their cultivation level and completely hide their aura, preventing them from being discovered by enemies."
"Chen Xuan is currently hiding in the shadows, ready to assassinate you at any moment. Hong Lei thought long and hard and realized that if she gave you a martial arts technique, it would be difficult for you to master it in a short time, and it would not help the current crisis. So she found this secret technique. Perhaps if you encounter Chen Xuan's assassination attempt in the future, you will have a better chance of surviving."
Upon hearing her words, Zu An was stunned. Shang Liuyu had given him a protective jade pendant, Chu Chuyan had given him the Snowflake Divine Sword, and now Qiu Honglei was giving him a secret technique of concealment...
Who the hell said that being a kept man isn't good?
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