Xiao Linyi lifted the hood of his cloak: "How did you know it was me?"
The cloak covered the person completely from head to toe, and it was also engraved with an array to isolate their aura.
Tianji explained with a hint of resentment, "This cloak of yours is one of a kind in the world. I made it and gave it to you by hand for your 5,000th birthday."
Xiao Linyi responded indifferently, "Oh."
Tianji had been calmly waiting for his apology, but when he received just one word, he almost couldn't catch his breath. Just as he was about to say something sarcastic, Xiao Linyi asked again, "What are you doing here?"
"I'll help you catch them cheating," Tianji silently added in his mind, while also getting a taste of the freshest gossip.
If looks could kill, Tianji would have been slowly sliced to death by now.
Suddenly, several people entered. They were all tall and handsome young men.
The manager, who had just been caught by the madam, wiped his sweat as he followed in: "Granny, apart from the distinguished guest from Young Master Qingyun's side who refused to release them, the other three are here."
As soon as the manager finished speaking, he looked up and saw two incredibly handsome faces. He instinctively asked, "Hmm? New hires?"
Not to mention Xiao Linyi, even Tianji couldn't help but start rolling up his sleeves and clenching his fists.
Young Master Qingzhu, who had just been entertaining Tianji, quickly stepped forward to stop him: "Master Tianji, please forgive him. The steward is old and his eyesight is failing..."
The manager's heart skipped a beat, and he quickly began to play along, saying, "Oh, right, right..."
You can't blame him for that; compared to his own sons, these two are more like the top courtesans.
Looking like that, she actually comes to a brothel to find men. Tsk, the world is going to the dogs.
Tianji had already turned off the engine, but upon seeing the manager's gaze, it raised its fist again.
Xiao Linyi raised his hand to stop Tianji: "Calm down, Steward, have you ever seen the girl inside this Yuan Stone?"
The raw stone revealed Chu Xinxin's appearance.
The steward slapped his forehead: "It's this young lady! She's clinging to Young Master Qingyun and won't let him leave!"
Xiao Linyi's face darkened instantly, and the words "lead the way" seemed to burst out from between his clenched teeth. The extremely precious raw stone instantly turned into powder and fell down.
Tianji: "Old Xiao, calm down!"
......
In the highest, largest, and best private room of Qingxiang Tower, Young Master Qingyun was comforting the heartbroken Chu Xinxin.
"He doesn't like me at all. Sending flowers and tokens was all for show. He doesn't even know my voice transmission password." Chu Xinxin tugged at Qingyun Gongzi's sleeve and wiped away the tears she had forced out.
Young Master Qingyun patted her shoulder with concern: "How could he do this? It's too much."
"What's even worse is that he didn't reply when I sent him a message later. Today I went to Zichen Palace to find him, and he was clearly there, but he avoided me. Is he giving me the silent treatment?"
"We must separate. If we don't, I'll look down on you."
"Waaaaah."
Tianji, the steward, and the other three young masters outside the door: Wow~ such a big gossip.
Unable to bear it any longer, Xiao Linyi pushed aside the beaded curtain and went inside.
Hearing the sound, the two people inside looked over at the same time.
Upon seeing who it was, a hint of surprise flashed across Chu Xinxin's eyes. Then, remembering her persona, she immediately shrank behind Young Master Qingyun, lowering her head and looking heartbroken.
Qingyun had never met Xiao Linyi, but judging from his expression and Chu Xinxin's actions, she could guess a thing or two.
He stood up, stepped forward to shield Chu Xinxin behind him, and gave a slight bow to the group: "Gentlemen, is there something urgent that you need to see Qingyun?"
Qingyun smiled and spoke slowly and deliberately. Dressed in white, his appearance and demeanor could be described as "a peerless gentleman".
Tianji was a little puzzled by his politeness. Could it be that someone else had just slammed the table and shouted that they wanted to break up?
Xiao Linyi didn't want to waste words with someone who was encouraging others to break up. He walked past Qingyun and looked at Chu Xinxin with an unfriendly expression: "Will you leave on your own, or should I tie you up and take you away?"
Chu Xinxin: "Who are you to me? Why should I go with you?"
“Then we’ll choose the second option.” As soon as Xiao Linyi finished speaking, a chain appeared on his hand.
Chu Xinxin thought the chain looked familiar; she felt like she had seen it at the inn that night!
She stopped acting and stared at Xiao Linyi in shock: "You still dare to deny that you put those whips and chains on the wall!"
Qingyun, the steward, and the other three young masters pricked up their ears: Hmm? What whips and chains?
Xiao Lin was extremely proud and admitted without thinking, "Yes, I put it there."
Driven by his spiritual power, the chain instantly bound Chu Xinxin's hands.
Xiao Linyi pulled her out, and Chu Xinxin didn't react to his roughness for a moment, so she followed him out in a daze.
Qingyun tried to stop them, but Tianji stopped her, saying, "Oh, they're a married couple. They argue in bed and make up in bed. We outsiders shouldn't interfere."
Chu Xinxin obediently followed Xiao Linyi downstairs. When they passed the counter on the first floor, Chu Xinxin suddenly grabbed his hand.
Xiao Linyi's explosive emotions were instantly calmed down, and then he heard Chu Xinxin say, "Help me settle the bill."
If the system were here, it would definitely say "Awesome!"—going to a brothel, picking out a handsome guy, talking badly about him, and then expecting him to pay the bill for her.
Xiao Linyi's knuckles cracked as he clenched his fists: "What does it have to do with me?"
Chu Xinxin blinked twice: "You know I don't have any spirit stones."
"So what if I know?"
“Then I’ll say you’re abusing me. Look, you still have my hands tied.”
Xiao Linyi: "..."
After paying the bill and coming out, Xiao Linyi belatedly realized that he had been tricked by Chu Xinxin. She dared to go to Qingxianglou even though she had no money. Wasn't she sure that he would come?
A feeling of being manipulated arose in Xiao Linyi's face, which turned as black as ink.
After bringing the person back to Zichen Palace, Xiao Linyi asked Chu Xinxin, "Tell me, what brings you here?"
Chu Xinxin didn't forget that she had a mission to complete, so she casually said, "I missed you."
"Be serious."
"Thinking about you makes you seem indecent." Chu Xinxin looked at Xiao Linyi's serious expression and red ear tips, and found it amusing. Suddenly, she really wanted to tease him: "Does being serious mean hanging whips, collars, and chains all over an entire wall like you?"
Whips, collars, chains—an entire wall...
These words evoke memories of that night: flower petals, gauze curtains, a subtle fragrance, and Xiao Linyi's low, husky "Try it"...
Chu Xinxin's face flushed and she turned her head to the other side. She had only been flirting with him for a short while when she couldn't resist herself.
Perhaps Xiao Linyi also thought of that hot and suffocating kiss that night, and neither of them spoke for a moment.
Chu Xinxin suppressed the heat on her face and turned her head back, only to bump into Xiao Linyi's eyes.
Xiao Linyi was looking at her intently, his gaze burning like two small flames burning brightly in his eyes, and he didn't look away even after being discovered.
Chu Xinxin stammered, "Why, why are you looking at me like that?"
Xiao Linyi: "How did you know I would come looking for you?"
"I have no idea."
"Liar! You don't have any spirit stones on you. You don't know if I'm going or not, yet you still dare to enter the Green Pavilion?"
When Xiao Linyi said "lie," his tone unconsciously carried a hint of doting affection that he himself was unaware of.
Hearing his relaxed tone, Chu Xinxin also relaxed and replied, "It's okay. If you don't come, I'll leave the Zichen Palace token there and let them come to Zichen Palace to ask you for money."
Xiao Linyi withdrew his hand, which was originally going to help Chu Xinxin untie the chain, and then made the chain even longer, tying one end to Chu Xinxin's hand and the other end to the pillar in a knot.
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