Chapter 739: Eaten by a Beast

Xingxing recognized who the voice belonged to without even looking.

It’s Pang Jinkang.

Although it was not like a gentleman for Pang Jinkang to wait in the inn like this, now that she knew that the prefect of Anjiang might have some connection with the Nanman, Xingxing naturally had to deal with it carefully.

Who knows, we might be able to extract some more information.

Xing Xing turned around, with just the right amount of surprise on her face, and looked at Pang Jinkang: "Master Pang? Why are you here?"

Pang Jinkang took a few steps closer with a slight blush on his face, "Brother Feng and I hit it off the moment we met yesterday. Although Brother Feng is visiting a friend today, I thought we might be able to meet again. I'd like to treat Brother Feng to a simple meal or something."

Pang Jinkang didn't dare to say that he had any "plans" towards Xingxing, and could only speak half-truthfully about his friendship with "Brother Feng".

Xing Xing could see it, of course. But she pretended to believe what Pang Jinkang said, and said with a look of realization and emotion, "Mr. Pang is too polite. My brother is visiting a friend, and we don't know when he will be back. Mr. Pang doesn't have to wait for him."

Pang Jinkang nodded reluctantly, his eyes falling on the brocade box in Xingxing's hand.

"What is this?"

Xing Xing said, "I just went out to buy some jewelry."

Pang Jinkang nodded suddenly, and then said cautiously: "Come to think of it, Miss Feng, I have always wanted to ask you, but I am afraid it may be a bit abrupt..."

If it were based on Xingxing's usual personality, she would definitely say it directly. If she felt it was abrupt, then she would just keep silent.

But at the moment, Xingxing was in a complicated situation, so she just smiled gently and said, "Mr. Pang, please feel free to speak."

Pang Jinkang then said cautiously, "I noticed that Miss Feng didn't have a maid to serve her, so I wanted to ask, is there something to avoid? Or is there something else going on?"

Xingxing and Yu Yonggui had already agreed on the answer to this question.

"In fact, I also brought a maid with me when I went out before, but she was weak and couldn't stand the bumps and she fell ill on the way, so I had someone send her back home." Xing Xing smiled, "I thought, it's enough to have someone to take care of me at home, and traveling also has the meaning of honing myself, so I simply didn't bring a maid with me."

She didn't bring a maid with her because going out to seek a dangerous banquet was a secret, and the fewer people involved, the easier it would be to act.

But Pang Jinkang heard it and said hurriedly: "Miss Feng's behavior is admirable, but Miss is a noble lady after all, how can she not have a maid to serve her? - Baise."

Pang Jinkang shouted.

A maid came out from among Pang Jinkang's entourage.

Pang Jinkang said, "My maid has always been diligent and capable. Let her serve Miss Feng?"

Xing Xing smiled and said, "I appreciate Master Pang's kindness. But I have already promised my father that I will take good care of myself and not hold my brother back when I go out on this trip with him... Otherwise, how can I make my father feel at ease to hand over part of the family business to me in the future?"

Xingxing deliberately brought up the word "family business" and mentioned it briefly, as if she was doing this in order to fight for a part of the family property in the future.

Nowadays, some wealthy families also divide their property among their daughters. Although the number is small, it cannot be said that there are none.

After Xingxing said this, Pang Jinkang immediately felt that he had understood.

He said quickly, "I was not thoughtful enough."

Having said that, Pang Jinkang waved his hand and asked the maid to retreat.

However, after this incident, Pang Jinkang felt that he and "Miss Feng" were closer, and "Miss Feng" was willing to talk to him about private matters such as "family business".

Pang Jinkang was very happy and immediately invited Xingxing to have lunch with him.

Xing Xing thought about it and realized that she had just rejected the maid, so it would be inappropriate to reject the meal as well, so she nodded and agreed.

This made Pang Jinkang very happy, and he immediately asked his followers to book the best restaurant in Anjiang.

"It's still some time before lunch, why don't we go have some tea first?" Pang Jinkang suggested.

Xingxing smiled and agreed.

Pang Jinkang is now walking with the wind!

The best restaurant in Anjiang is the only four-story building in the small town of Anjiang.

The private rooms of Pangjin Kangding are on the third floor.

Just when Pang Jinkang was leading Xingxing upstairs, a middle-aged man in navy blue clothes came down the stairs.

Pang Jinkang was startled, then he bowed to the middle-aged man in navy blue clothes and said, "Hello, uncle."

When Xingxing heard the word "uncle", her heart was slightly moved.

But she did not make any other reaction, just stood there with her eyes lowered like an ordinary lady from a wealthy family.

The middle-aged man in navy blue clothes saw that it was Pang Jinkang and said, "Oh, it's my nephew. Are you here for tea too?"

While speaking, the middle-aged man's eyes casually swept over Xingxing.

Pang Jinkang smiled shyly and said, "Yes."

Seeing Pang Jinkang like this, the middle-aged man only thought Xingxing was the woman Pang Jinkang liked, so he didn't doubt Xingxing and laughed: "So that's how it is."

Pang Jinkang exchanged pleasantries with the middle-aged man in navy blue clothes: "Any news about the thief in my uncle's family?"

The man in navy blue clothes sighed: "That thief is very cunning and treacherous. After so many days, there is no trace of him at all."

Pang Jinkang consoled him, "There are many wolves, tigers and leopards in the mountains. Maybe he was eaten by wild animals."

The man in navy blue clothes obviously thought so too. He nodded and patted Pang Jinkang on the shoulder: "Thank you for your good wishes, nephew. Please go have tea with your friend first. I have something else to do. I will meet your father next time." He smiled meaningfully and emphasized the word "your friend", obviously making fun of the relationship between Pang Jinkang and Xing Xing.

Pang Jinkang didn't know what to say, so he just bowed and said, "Goodbye, uncle."

The man in navy blue clothes smiled and led his people away.

Xing Xing remained calm, but a fire seemed to be burning in her heart.

When Pang Jinkang took Xingxing to the private room, he suddenly noticed that Xingxing had a cold look on her face. He thought that the uncle's slightly joking remarks had offended Xingxing, so he quickly apologized: "Don't blame me, Miss Feng. My uncle is indeed a bit unruly, and he didn't mean to offend you with his words."

Xingxing was angry about the sentence "eaten by beasts".

She said calmly, "Mr. Pang, your words are too serious. I think Mr. Pang's uncle is also quite polite."

Pang Jinkang was so anxious that he scratched his ears and cheeks: "...No, my uncle grew up outside the Great Wall since he was a child, and moved back to Anjiang when he became an adult. In his bones, he still behaves like those people outside the Great Wall. The customs of men and women there are different from ours, so, so..."

Pang Jinkang blushed as he explained.

Xingxing's heart moved when she heard this.

Outside the Great Wall?

Xing Xing's face showed an expression of belief but also a little doubt: "...really?"

When Pang Jinkang saw that his explanation was effective, he quickly said, "It's more real than gold! How dare I lie to you, young lady? My uncle's mother is from Anjiang, but his father is from Xiyi, so he lived outside the Great Wall since he was a child. Later, when his father passed away, he moved back to Anjiang with his mother."