Seeing Lin Bingchun's expression shift, Chen Ze smiled faintly and explained, "General Lin, there is no need to worry. I merely asked about Lin Xiaoqing's circumstances in passing; I meant nothing else by it."
At his words, a trace of awkwardness flashed across Lin Bingchun's face, but he quickly recovered. "Thank you for your concern, Fellow Daoist. My daughter has been doing well lately."
"Now, I no longer need to stay by her side at all times and worry about her safety. It is all thanks to you, Fellow Daoist."
Having just finished speaking, he seemed to recall something. Slapping his thigh, he cried, "Right! I have been so busy lately that I completely forgot about this."
"My daughter previously asked me to pass along a message, thanking you for helping her before."
"If it had not been for you, Longqing City would likely no longer exist, and my daughter and I would never have seen each other again."
"My daughter said that if you ever visit Yasong Tower to listen to music, it will always be free of charge, and the best seat will always be reserved for you."
Chen Ze could not help but smile. "Then I must thank Miss Lin for her kind intentions. I am afraid I will not have much time to listen to music anytime soon."
"Still, I appreciate her goodwill."
Lin Bingchun nodded with a smile. "I understand that Fellow Daoist is occupied with many affairs. My daughter merely wishes to express her gratitude in this manner."
"If Fellow Daoist has the time, you may visit Yasong Tower anytime. My daughter will certainly receive you in person."
Chen Ze smiled slightly and said nothing further.
His impression of Lin Xiaoqing was neither particularly good nor particularly bad.
But now that Lin Bingchun had