Chapter 68: Turtle Shell
"Oh!" Lu Yichen wasn't angry either. He raised his eyebrows and said, "I wonder if I've offended Miss Zhong in some way? That's why you rejected me so bluntly?"
"No." Zhong Nianyao shook her head and said honestly, "It's because I can't figure it out."
She felt there was nothing to hide about this kind of thing, so she just casually said it. Furthermore, today's incident was an accident, and she and Lu Yichen wouldn't have much interaction in the future, so there was no need to tell a lie.
Hearing Zhong Nianyao's answer, Lu Yichen was a little surprised, but he continued, "In that case, do me a favor, okay?"
"What?" Zhong Nianyao almost thought she had misheard, "Mr. Lu, didn't you hear my answer just now?"
Just now, she had rejected Lu Yichen so bluntly. Besides the fact that she really couldn't figure it out, there was another very important reason, which was that she didn't want to have too much involvement with Lu Yichen.
After all, a person who carries both purple energy and evil energy on him is definitely a synonym for trouble.
Even though the purple aura on the other person was really tempting, she still didn't want to get into trouble.
"I heard that!" Lu Yichen nodded, as if it was a matter of course. "However, I don't intend to ask you to tell my fortune, but for another matter. I think Miss Zhong can help me."
"I refuse." Zhong Nianyao shook her head bluntly and refused. "Mr. Lu, I'm just an ordinary student. Even if I really know some of the Five Elements and Eight Trigrams, it's only very superficial. So, I can't help you."
Of course, I don’t want to help.
"Miss Zhong, you didn't even listen to what I said I was doing to help you. How do you know I can't help you?"
Lu Yichen was not angry either, or rather, he was very calm from beginning to end, so calm that people almost wondered whether he had any emotions at all.
"Mr. Lu invited me in. If it's about this matter, then I'll take my leave first." Zhong Nianyao stood up directly. "Thank you for your hospitality today."
If possible, she still doesn't want to meet him again.
Not only was Lu Yichen the epitome of trouble, but she also sensed a sense of danger from him. She didn't want to have anything to do with such a dangerous person. If she were to live her life over again, she would still prefer those easy and comfortable days.
Seeing Zhong Nianyao about to leave, Lu Yichen was not in a hurry, nor did he stand up to persuade her to stay. He just spoke with a hint of temptation in his tone, "Miss Zhong, why don't you take a look at the reward first, and then decide whether to agree to my request."
Zhong Nianyao, who had already stood up and was about to leave, paused. She narrowed her eyes and looked at Lu Yichen, her eyes full of vigilance.
She didn't want to stay, but for some reason, when she heard Lu Yichen's tempting reward, her heart skipped a beat. She had a strong feeling that the so-called reward Lu Yichen mentioned was definitely what she urgently needed.
Finally, unable to resist the temptation, Zhong Nianyao sat down again.
Seeing Zhong Nianyao's actions, Lu Yichen didn't say anything more, and his expression didn't even change. He directly told someone to bring the things over.
During the waiting time, Lu Yichen and Zhong Nianyao were the only ones left in the living room.
The two sat on either side of the sofa. Lu Yichen sat there casually, his hands resting on the armrests, his fingers tapping gently. As for Zhong Nianyao, she picked up her teacup again, drinking tea and eating snacks at the same time, looking particularly comfortable.
There were clearly only the two of them in the living room, but there was no communication between them, as if they were separated by the Chu River and Han River, with no intersection at all.
Not long after, Mrs. Gui, who had just come, walked into the living room holding a box.
Lu Yichen said directly, "Give the box to Miss Zhong!"
After receiving the instructions, Mrs. Gui placed the box in front of Zhong Nian Yao, then bowed to Lu Yichen and Zhong Nian Yao respectively before slowly leaving the living room.
Lu Yichen gestured towards the box and said, "Miss Zhong, please take a look at this first! To show my sincerity, I specially found this as a reward. I think Miss Zhong will be satisfied."
Ever since the box appeared, Zhong Nianyao had felt a strong attraction towards it. She had a hunch that the contents of the box might be what she desperately needed.
However, she knew in her heart that as long as she opened the box, it would mean that she had agreed to Lu Yichen's request.
For a moment, she felt a little hesitant. To be able to offer the reward she wanted most, it seemed that the help Lu Yichen was talking about was no small matter. Who knows, it might even be a big problem.
Noticing Zhong Nianyao's hesitation, Lu Yichen did not urge her. He continued to sit there calmly, looking confident.
After about ten minutes, Zhong Nian Yao reached out, picked up the box in front of her, and opened it.
Since she was not sure, she decided to go with the flow.
The moment she opened the box and saw what was inside, Zhong Nianyao knew that she had to help Lu Yichen.
Because what was in the box was exactly what she wanted now.
The contents of the box were not dazzling, and could even be described as plain and unpretentious, but Zhong Nianyao could not take her eyes away. Because inside the box, quietly lying was a tortoise shell.
She really needed a tortoise shell now, but what shocked her was not how precious this tortoise shell was, but that this tortoise shell was an old item, which she had used before and was passed down from her master, who said it was the inheritance of the sect.
From the Kingdom of Li to the present 21st century, the world has changed dramatically. She never thought that she would have the chance to see this turtle shell again.
Although she was already shouting in her heart, Zhong Nianyao's face did not show it at all, making it impossible to see her emotions at the moment.
Lu Yichen did not urge her, but waited quietly for Zhong Nianyao's answer.
However, looking at his confident look, you can tell that he is not worried that Zhong Nian Yao will refuse.
After a long while, Zhong Nianyao closed the box again, then looked up at Lu Yichen, "It seems that Mr. Lu has already found out everything!"
"It seems that this reward is very much to Miss Zhong's liking!" Lu Yichen did not give a direct answer, "I guess you are not going to refuse me!"
Zhong Nianyao nodded and said, "I agree to Mr. Lu's request."
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