[The Buddha's Heart Passes on the Lamp] Wu Song Is Spiritually Empowered; the [Emergency Headband] Is Developed! (Continued)

Lady Ji, however, refused to let the matter go and continued lamenting:

"Those empty titles—I don't care about them.

I'm only afraid that, after using me up,

you'll kick me aside and ignore me completely from then on.

After all, with all those flowers and grasses around you, you're not lacking one withered flower like me..."

Hearing this, how could Lin Chen not understand?

This had nothing to do with worrying about incense offerings.

She was clearly seeking attention and comfort.

He secretly chuckled to himself.

When this woman got jealous, she certainly had a flavor all her own.

Lin Chen reached out and took the little hand Lady Ji was pressing against her "heart."

He gently squeezed it.

His eyes blazing, he looked at her:

"My lady, you jest.

West Lake may be vast, but other than you, who else truly understands how to develop and manage it?

The vast industry across the lake will still have to rely on you to oversee it in the future.

I'll have no choice but to visit you often and 'exchange' more on the ways of management and operation."

Lin Chen deliberately emphasized the word "exchange."

There was a hint of ambiguity in his eyes that only the two of them could understand.

Lady Ji was an exceptionally clever woman.

How could she fail to understand the implication?

The trace of unease in her heart vanished in an instant.

She burst out laughing.

She extended a finger and lightly tapped Lin Chen on the forehead.

With feigned reproach, she said:

"Oh, I see.

So you want me to be your housekeeper~"

Though she said that, the smile at the corners of her eyes could not be hidden.

The feeling of being needed and trusted by someone.

It made her feel more secure