Ch. 2261Return to the Small Tavern (Seeking Subscription)
Key Plot Points and Events
- Gu Xi spends over six hours at the bathhouse, then heads to a small tavern owned by an underground boss.
- He orders food and drinks, engaging in conversation with regulars and the boss.
- Gu Xi subtly probes the boss about his past, trying to verify the truth behind his entrance into the Underground World.
- The regulars and the boss engage in a lively exchange, with Gu Xi participating and questioning the boss's past.
Character Developments
- Gu Xi: Shows curiosity and cunning in investigating the boss's past. He maintains his persona as Xu Zao while enjoying his favorite foods and drinks.
- The Boss: Remains calm and collected under Gu Xi's subtle interrogation, hinting at a mysterious past.
- Old Wang Head: A regular at the tavern who enjoys boasting about the boss's past. He becomes competitive when Gu Xi challenges his stories.
Significant Themes
- Curiosity and Investigation: Gu Xi's desire to uncover the boss's past drives the plot.
- Truth vs. Fiction: The boss's past is presented as both a fascinating story and a potential fabrication.
- Food and Drink: They serve as a common ground for conversation and a means for Gu Xi to enjoy his preferences while maintaining his cover.
Character Interactions
- Gu Xi and the Boss: Gu Xi subtly probes the boss about his past, while the boss remains calm and evasive.
- Gu Xi and Old Wang Head: They engage in a lively debate about the boss's past, with Old Wang Head becoming competitive and Gu Xi maintaining a critical stance.
- The Boss and Regulars: They share a friendly rapport, with the regulars enjoying Old Wang Head's boasting and the boss being used to their teasing.