Chapter 76
Zhang Zixin looked at people with disdain on the side, but she didn't expect that Xu Ziyi would come over to her enthusiastically and put his arm around her shoulder as soon as he finished greeting Zhou Li, and then forcibly brought Zhang Zixin in front of Zhou Li.
Xu Ziyi laughed heartily, patted Zhang Zixin's shoulder and said to Zhou Li, "Zhou Li, look, this is my new acquaintance. His name is Zixin, and mine is Ziyi. We are destined to be together in our previous life. Good brothers."
While speaking, Xu Ziyi slapped Zhang Zixin's shoulders several times. Zhou Li saw with his sharp eyes that Zhang Zixin's shoulders collapsed under Xu Ziyi's big palms.
Zhang Zixin's face was darker than the bottom of a pot. She had never seen such a familiar man. If her father had not suddenly left for something and asked him to accompany her, she really wanted to turn around and leave. How could such a rude man come from?
Zhou Li couldn't help laughing.
Zhang Zixin could not stand Xu Ziyi's character. Sometimes it was hard to tell whether he was really stupid or just pretending to be stupid. In short, he would not care about other people's expressions and would do his own thing. People like Zhang Zixin who did not speak directly would not understand him if they talked in a roundabout way with Xu Ziyi. Moreover, Xu Ziyi liked people with good looks, no matter whether they were men or women. He had no temper in front of beauties. If an ugly person kept nagging in front of him and said a few words, he would punch her away. However, there was no ugly person in the Zhang family. After all, Xu Ziyi was a man and it was not easy for him to talk to women, but Zhang Zixin was a man as well, so it was different, and he could stand it.
Seeing Xu Ziyi pestering Zhang Zixin, Zhou Li felt something in his heart. He smiled at Xu Ziyi and made a gesture secretly. Xu Ziyi curled his lips lazily and nodded slightly.
The two of them had a tacit understanding. Tang Jing, who had been silent all this time, suddenly grabbed Zhou Li's hand. Zhou Li turned around in surprise. Tang Jing said calmly, "Don't stand there. Brother Xu, have you eaten yet? Since father asked me to treat you well, we should show some hospitality."
Xu Ziyi was still hooking his arm around Zhang Zixin's shoulders, his entire body lazily leaning against him, using him as a crutch. "I won't eat with you. Having Brother Zhang by my side is enough." He curled his lips and said to Zhang Zixin, "I heard that you have three unique treasures in Guanshi County. Brother Zhang, won't you introduce them to me?"
Zhang Zixin couldn't shake off Xu Ziyi's hand and felt secretly resentful.
This man was indeed a master of martial arts. He said reluctantly, "I have the Three Wonders, but we have to go inside the city."
"It's just right, I can see the scenery of your Guanshi County." Xu Ziyi put his arm around Zhang Zixin and walked out, "Then we'll go first. I'll bring you gifts after I finish eating." He spoke in a relaxed tone. Zhang Zixin had just come back from outside and didn't want to go out. He wanted to get away with it casually, but Xu Ziyi was too strong. He held him hostage like a child and took him outside. Zhang Zixin was furious, but was too embarrassed to ask for help. It really hurt his man's face.
Tang Jing watched them leave. She hooked her finger at Zhou Li and said expressionlessly, "What were you talking about just now?"
Zhou Li laughed it off: "Nothing, just catching up on the past. You heard it too."
Tang Jing took her hand. Zhou Li's fingers were as white as jade and green as scallions. Tang Jing stared at them and said, "What did you gesture to him?"
Zhou Li was stunned. The longer she spent with Tang Jing, the easier it was for her to forget that she was a woman with extremely terrifying observation skills. Because she trusted Tang Jing too much, she forgot to be on guard against her.
Zhou Li frowned and pulled her hand back, "Some private matters."
Tang Jing held on tightly, "Can't I listen?"
How should I put this? Are they saying she conspired to frame your brother? Or did the Ranger Hall elders ask Xu Ziyi to test Zhang Mei's intentions?
Zhou Li glared at Tang Jing, wondering why she was so stubborn even though she knew there were some things they were not ready to talk about.
Tang Jing grabbed Zhou Li's wrist tightly, and Zhou Li felt a stinging pain. She forced herself to stare at Tang Jing. What was wrong with this guy?
Tang Jing said in a low voice: "Since you don't want to talk about it, then let's talk about something else. Tell me what kind of medical skills you learned? And what is your purpose in coming back with me?"
Zhou Li's pupils trembled.
Tang Jing discovered it! She panicked for a moment, then calmed down in an instant and teased, "What are you talking about? Didn't you ask me to come?"
Tang Jing was in a low mood. She was best at observing people's expressions and words. This was her job. She could judge whether countless people were lying based on their facial movements, tone of voice and even their body language. This skill was deeply ingrained in her bones. Even if she didn't want to use it, it would be passively deployed, so Tang Jing could tell who was lying.
There are countless lies in life. Whether well-intentioned or malicious, Tang Jing has heard countless sophistry, including from her family, so she gradually became unwilling to speak. What she least wanted to see was Zhou Li actually playing tricks on her.
What she said just now was just a test.
Tang Jing let go of Zhou Li's hand. Zhou Li felt a little flustered when facing her deep eyes, but she forced herself to tell herself that she was doing it for Tang Jing's own good.
Zhou Li lowered her hands and made a joke to ease the atmosphere between them.
"Isn't my purpose all for you?"
Tang Jing raised his eyelids and looked at Zhou Li with a gloomy expression. Zhou Li was startled. Tang Jing walked forward and Zhou Li subconsciously stepped back. "Ah!" She screamed and was pushed against the table by Zhou Li. Zhou Li supported his waist with his hands.
Tang Jing curled her lips but couldn't smile, "For me?" She grabbed Zhou Li's chin and kissed her. Zhou Li was frightened, this was her father's visiting room. Zhou Li's waist softened and she lay on the table. Tang Jing subconsciously put his hand behind her head to cushion her, and supported his hand on her waist. They looked at each other, and Tang Jing stood up. Zhou Li was so scared that her heart was still beating wildly.
Tang Jing glanced at the back of his hand, put it down and asked Zhou Li: "How long do you want to lie down?"
Zhou Li quickly stood up and looked at Tang Jing cautiously. Tang Jing turned around and left first. Zhou Li quickly followed. Hearing the small footsteps behind him, Tang Jing became upset.
His father's affairs, Zhou Li's affairs, and the sudden appearance of Xu Ziyi made Tang Jing more and more annoyed.
She originally thought she was capable of handling the situation, but once it came to Zhou Li, she couldn't remain calm.
Zhou Li looked at Tang Jing's back, which was covered with a layer of gloom. She carefully caught up with Tang Jing and followed her all the way. Seeing that Tang Jing ignored her, she stepped forward, tugged at her sleeve, and asked cautiously, "Are you in a bad mood?"
Nonsense! Anyone could tell Tang Jing was in a bad mood! There were dark clouds rolling over her head, and she didn't look happy at all.
But the reason why nonsense literature is useful is that it at least serves to build bridges.
Tang Jing looked at Zhou Li, and Zhou Li smiled at her ingratiatingly.
Tang Jing pulled his sleeve from her hand as ruthlessly as autumn wind sweeping away fallen leaves.
"I have something to do for now. Mr. Zhou, please enjoy yourself first. I'm sorry I can't keep you company." After saying that, he strode away, leaving Zhou Li standing in the garden dumbfounded.
What does this person mean? He was so affectionate a few days ago, but now he changes his attitude so suddenly!
Zhou Li hummed and turned to walk away.
Since the road is wide open, she won't take Tang Jing's path.
Tang Jing arrived at the Anbu and stayed in the basement alone for a long time. After hesitating again and again, he gave an order for someone to thoroughly investigate Zhou Li's identity again. This time, he wanted to investigate every detail clearly.
She had investigated Zhou Li before, so she knew that Zhou Li was from the Ranger Hall, but now it was extremely difficult for her to give this order.
Zhou Li is someone she recognizes, and she is unwilling to doubt Zhou Li with those dirty things, but Zhou Li's actions cannot help but make her doubt him.
For example, how did Zhou Li save her? Did he know their plan in advance and wait for her there?
And...was Zhou Li...designed specifically for her...
Otherwise, why would Zhou Li be so deeply rooted in her heart?
Tang Jinggan sat on the stool, his lips dry. The order had been given, and it all depended on God's will.
In the evening, Zhang Mei hosted a banquet for Xu Ziyi. Xu Ziyi represented the Wanderer Hall. If the Wanderer Hall's talented people could join them, what a wonderful thing it would be. Therefore, it was worthy of the highest-level banquet.
Zhou Li was also among those invited to the banquet. Zhou Li waited for Tang Jing for a long time, but she didn't come back. It turned out that Tang Jing loved to stick to her the most, and Zhou Li was annoyed by her clinginess. Now she suddenly disappeared, which made Zhou Li feel uncomfortable.
She was drinking tea and reading alone in a rocking chair. Although it was quiet, she felt like there was someone missing.
Zhou Li was furious. When the dinner started, Tang Jing still hadn't returned. Fortunately, she went there by herself because she was the guest. How could she let the guest wait for the host?
Unexpectedly, when she arrived, Tang Jing was sitting at the table.
Zhou Li laughed in anger. What was going on? If he doubted her, he could have just said it directly. What was the point of disappearing? It was like a seven-year-old running away from home!
The servant brought Zhou Li to Tang Jing. Zhou Li turned his butt and sat directly next to Xu Ziyi.
Xu Ziyi was drinking. When he saw Zhou Li sitting down, he pulled her to drink without hesitation. Zhou Li was feeling depressed, so she naturally accepted the drink.
Tang Jing was originally waiting for Zhou Li, but when he saw her sitting next to Xu Ziyi and chatting, his face became even colder.
Zhang Zixin arrived late with Zhang Manshan. His father said that they were of the same age, so he should wait until they had almost finished eating before showing up, otherwise the young people would not have a good time, so he asked him to entertain Xu Ziyi well.
Zhang Zixin now gets a headache whenever he hears Xu Ziyi's name; he's been giving him a hard time today. Zhang Man, on the other hand, feels drawn to him when she hears that Xu Ziyi is the legendary knight-errant who appears and disappears without a trace, always there wherever there's injustice. Her eyes light up when she sees him; he perfectly fits her description of a knight-errant.
Seeing his sister's eyes light up, Zhang Zixin became even more depressed. He said, "Don't you know? Mr. Feihua, whom you respect, is also from Youxia Hall."
Zhang Man's eyes were full of stars. She was so happy looking at Zhou Li that she wished she could go over and have a drink with Zhou Li and the others. She hated her brother for controlling her.
Tang Jing was also watching Zhou Li drinking alone. When there was a show, only Xu Ziyi was tapping the table and singing, looking the most comfortable.
Xu Ziyi was in a charming and elegant manner. He raised his glass and said to Zhou Li with a smile, "Are you guys having a conflict?"
Zhou Li didn't even raise her head as she picked up some food to eat. Her voice was muffled: "There's a commotion."
Xu Ziyi laughed: "Then you must be wrong."
"Why am I wrong?" Zhou Li glared.
Tang Jing put down her wine glass with a snap. From her perspective, Zhou Li's eyes were as clear as water, staring at Xu Ziyi intently.
Xu Ziyi pouted, "Hurry up and comfort them, they're almost driving me crazy over there."
Zhou Li snorted coldly.
Xu Ziyi shook his head and said, "With your childish temper, it's hard to say it's not your fault."
Zhou Li kicked forward directly, and Xu Ziyi dodged. The two exchanged a few moves under the table before they stopped.
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