Xi Prefecture

Tong Baosheng did not entertain Hu Haoran and the others at the Baosheng Grand Hotel. Instead, he chose to return to the City Lord's Mansion. Since Hong Zuifeng was there as well, he might as well go all out and hold a grand gathering. Not only were Hong Zuifeng and the others there, but Shen Mengyan was there too.

"Why are you here? Weren't you going straight back to the Imperial Capital?!" Hu Haoran looked curiously at the suddenly appearing Shen Mengyan. He had never expected her to show up here.

"Hmph! Of course you don't want me here. You may be young, but you're awfully skilled at chasing women! Taohua counts as one, I count as one, and now you've brought another one along!" Shen Mengyan said indignantly, glaring at Yin Yinghuo with obvious displeasure.

"Uh... I haven't been messing around. I'm bringing her back to the academy... Sigh, it's hard to explain right now. We'll talk later, we'll talk later..." Hu Haoran awkwardly rubbed his forehead. He seemed to have forgotten long ago how jealous women could be.

"It really smells strongly of vinegar in here..." Yin Yinghuo stepped forward to add fuel to the fire. "Brother Haoran, a vinegar jar isn't anything good. I'm honey. If she doesn't want you, Brother Haoran, then be with me!"

"Don't make things worse! Once I'm done here, I'll take you back to Shrek Academy!" Hu Haoran felt like his head was splitting in two. If Yin Yinghuo and Shen Mengyan got into some sort of conflict, that would be a huge problem. He would not even know whom to help.

Just then, Tong Baosheng finished preparing the meal. He came out and shouted, "Everyone, the food is ready! We're just waiting for you to come in and try it!"

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