(The previous chapter was slightly revised; you can reread it.)
"N-No, it's nothing." Xiao Wu ultimately gave up. After all, if Zhao Zilong truly didn't know, continuing to question him like this would only arouse suspicion, especially with Meng Yiran here.
So Xiao Wu decided not to ask anymore. There was no point in asking too much.
"Then I'll be leaving first. You two have a nice chat." With that, Xiao Wu turned and left.
Meng Yiran had been completely confused by their conversation from beginning to end. Looking at Zhao Zilong, she asked, "Zi Long, what's going on? What were you two talking about?"
"How would I know?" Zhao Zilong offered no explanation. At a time like this, playing dumb was enough. Besides, Xiao Wu had spoken so vaguely that he teased, "Why don't you ask Xiao Wu for me? The way she talked left me completely baffled. I have no idea what she meant."
Meng Yiran gave a delicate snort and held out her hand. "I want to have a look at this hidden weapon too."
"You're interested too?" Zhao Zilong asked doubtfully, but still handed the hidden weapon to Meng Yiran.
Meng Yiran turned the hidden weapon over in her hands, but found nothing on it. Seeing her inspect it so routinely, Zhao Zilong immediately became displeased. "Alright, alright, what are you looking for?"
"Nothing. I just think this hidden weapon is pretty good." Meng Yiran immediately flashed a bright smile. She certainly didn't dare say she was checking whether there was some little note attached to it.
Zhao Zilong was somewhat speechless. Meanwhile, Meng Yiran's smile grew even sweeter, her expression that of an obedient girlfriend. "Zi Long, I'm going out for a while. What do you want to eat later? I'll buy it for you."