Perhaps because they had grown used to it, whenever the wind chime rang, anyone who had spent a long time in the bar would instinctively look toward the door.
Tragic. They had already become Pavlov's "Nine."
"Just a little wicked fun." Chen Luo smiled.
"Ah, Luo Luo, I got fired!" Bai Zhi entered Chen Luo's home and headed straight for the sofa.
Two seconds later, Bai Zhi stiffly toppled toward Chen Luo, who was sitting on the sofa, then sprawled across it with her head resting on his thigh.
"Hm?"
"Wasn't it because after your River God ability was exposed and all that troublesome business was dealt with, the Relevant Department finally remembered to fire me?"
"Hm, fired?"
"Yeah. Do you think the River God still needs a bodyguard now?"
"A bodyguard isn't necessary, but a personal guard... isn't necessary either." Meeting Bai Zhi's expectant gaze, Chen Luo delivered the deeply piercing words.
"I don't believe it. I don't believe anyone can be closer to you than me! Mwah!" Bai Zhi instantly sat up onto Chen Luo's lap, hooked her arms around his neck, and spoke.
"Easy, easy..."
"Ding-a-ling!"
When the wind chime rang, Bai Zhi guiltily sat upright on instinct and gave up on Chen Luo, who was just about to reach her lips.
"You two are already getting started in broad daylight?" Yun Lian'er strolled in through the door.
"Why are you here?"
"You can come, but I can't? I knew you'd take advantage of Chen Luo discussing matters related to the Spirit Energy Plane with Little Nine today and come over to get yourself some benefits." Yun Lian'er spoke softly as she sat on a sofa not far from Chen Luo.
"Oh? If I'm here to take advantage of him, what are you here for?" Bai Zhi