Chapter 696 Invite You to Watch the Show
Xiao Huai stood by the street, arms crossed, watching the customers arguing beside the stalls.
He tapped his arm lightly with his fan, looking quite pleased with himself.
Suddenly, someone patted him on the back.
Xiao Huai was clearly displeased that his performance had been interrupted.
He turned around, looked at the person standing behind him, and frowned slightly. "Wan Qiqi? Dressed like this, anyone who didn't know better would think someone in your family had died!"
Wan Qiqi looked down and realized that her clothes were too plain and she was wearing a white flower in her hair, just as Xiao Huai had said.
She quickly picked the white flower, looked up at Xiao Huai, and asked, "Are you watching the show again?"
Xiao Huai spread his hands and shrugged, indicating that wasn't it obvious?
Wan Qiqi nodded and glanced at the bustling street.
In just a few hours, the main street of Yunhe County returned to its former bustling state, as if the people's farewell to Fang Ziming was just a dream.
Even though Fang Ziming was originally a county magistrate and did many things for the people, he will be forgotten after his death.
Everyone has their own life, and it's impossible to stay immersed in sadness forever.
Wan Qiqi felt that she was the same way.
Tang Rong and Fang Luxue will continue to investigate Fang Ziming's death; I will just secretly assist them.
The problem I'm facing now is Xie Xing and the Tang family.
Although she didn't know when or how these people would make their move, she was certain they would!
"The way you did this for someone else, anyone who didn't know better would think you were Fang Ziming's illegitimate daughter!" Xiao Huai waved his fan, a playful smile on his face.
Wan Qiqi rolled her eyes. "Starting to spout nonsense again!"
When she spoke to Xiao Huai, she was less polite and less formal than before.
The last person to treat Xiao Huai like that was thrown into the river!
Wan Qiqi is the only one who is safe and sound!
Even Xiao Huai smiled faintly after hearing her words, showing no intention of arguing with Wan Qiqi.
His gaze towards Wan Qiqi was also filled with a hint of doting, as if he didn't care what Wan Qiqi did.
Chen Yongnian was somewhat displeased upon seeing this.
He quickly walked to Wan Qiqi's side, bowed to Xiao Huai, and said, "Greetings, Third Young Master Xiao!"
After saying that, he took Wan Qiqi's hand.
Wan Qiqi couldn't help but laugh out loud when she saw it.
Chen Yongnian's jealous look is really funny!
She knew very well that Xiao Huaicai would never like her.
What is the Xiao family's background?
What is my own background?
Even if Xiao Huai really had this idea, the Xiao family would not agree!
Besides, Xiao Huai just likes to join in the fun, and he just happens to have something to join in the fun!
"Young Master Xiao, may I have a cup of tea with you?" Wan Qiqi asked.
Xiao Huai glanced at Wan Qiqi's hand being held, snapped his fan shut, and tapped his palm. "Sure! How can I refuse an invitation from a beauty?"
Wan Qiqi rolled her eyes again and didn't say anything.
She gently squeezed Chen Yongnian's hand, wanting to tell him that Xiao Huai was causing trouble and that he should ignore him.
Although Chen Yongnian was dissatisfied with Xiao Huai's attitude, he knew what was more important and did not show it.
However, Xiao Huai noticed that slight dissatisfaction, which made him somewhat pleased.
We found a teahouse and sat down in a private room.
Xiao Huai asked, "The young beauty invited me to tea, and she even brought her sweetheart along. Doesn't that seem inappropriate?"
"I think it's fine, anyway, Young Master Xiao doesn't mind." Wan Qiqi said, handing Chen Yongnian a pastry.
Xiao Huai frowned.
Why does he feel like he's shooting himself in the foot?
He had intended to tease Chen Yongnian, but now he had to watch the two people opposite him being all lovey-dovey.
This tea is really not worth the price!
Wan Qiqi wasn't idle either, and asked, "There should be a good show in the government office, why isn't the Third Young Master going to see it? Why are you watching the show outside?"
Xiao Huai lowered his eyelids slightly, took a sip of tea, and said in a light tone, "What's so interesting about intrigue and factionalism?"
He disliked these kinds of people, and he also disliked the government.
Ultimately, if someone wants to become an official, they can easily find a connection and get a county magistrate position.
Unfortunately, he disliked constraints and didn't want to get involved in so many complicated relationships with people in officialdom.
“There’s really nothing to see!” Wan Qiqi replied.
From Xiao Huai's answer, she knew that the Xiao family was certainly aware of the changes that had taken place in Yunhe County.
Xiao Huai's attitude was actually half of Old Master Xiao's attitude.
They know there's a problem, but they do nothing and do nothing.
She knew that's just how people are.
If it doesn't concern you, don't get involved, lest you get burned.
I've burned off most of my body!
Wan Qiqi rubbed the rim of the cup with her fingertips and whispered, "Third Young Master, would you like to see some other good show?"
"Hmm?" Xiao Huai's eyes showed a hint of doubt.
"Don't you like watching my shows? I'll put on a good show for you and make you happy, how about it?" Wan Qiqi stared at Xiao Huai with sincerity.
"Since it's such a good show, shouldn't I pay some money?" Xiao Huai asked, tilting his head.
"I don't need money, but I'd like to trouble the Third Young Master's men to help me send a letter to Yuzhou!" Wan Qiqi said earnestly.
Xiao Huai stared at Wan Qiqi for a long time, tapping his fan lightly in his palm, as if he was considering something.
“Third Young Master doesn’t want to see a good show? There are much more interesting ones than what happened this time!” Wan Qiqi added.
Xiao Huai stopped tapping, placed the fan on the table, and smiled, "Really? You're making me quite tempted!"
"Of course, I guarantee the Third Young Master won't lose out!" Wan Qiqi smiled, with a hint of confidence.
Xiao Huai nodded, "Okay!"
As he spoke, he reached out his hand to Wan Qiqi.
Wan Qiqi pursed her lips, looking troubled. "I haven't written the letter yet. Write it right now!"
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