The door opened, and Senior Brother Ma was still standing outside.
When he saw Ouyang Feng, he asked, "Brother Feng, have you made up your mind?"
Remembering Mo Hua's words, Ouyang Feng hesitated. Then he slowly sighed, as though he had resigned himself to fate, and said helplessly, "I agree."
Senior Brother Ma was delighted. Cupping his hands, he said, "Brother Feng, once you take this step forward, the future will open wide as sea and sky. The day Ta'a Gate prospers will also be just around the corner."
Ouyang Feng returned the gesture without saying anything.
"Consider that junior sister from Hundred Flowers Valley a congratulatory gift for Brother Feng's meteoric rise. A single moment of spring night is worth a thousand gold—I won't delay Brother Feng's good fortune."
After speaking with a smile, Senior Brother Ma suddenly studied Ouyang Feng's expression. Something strange flickered across his face. "Brother Feng... you haven't taken that pill?"
"I wanted to stay clear-headed," Ouyang Feng said flatly.
Senior Brother Ma furrowed his brow. After a brief moment of thought, he nodded. "True enough. If your mind is muddled, it does take away some of the pleasure. Still, if you don't take the pill, I'm afraid Brother Feng... may not enjoy yourself to the fullest."
Ouyang Feng frowned, his expression instantly turning cold. The look he gave Senior Brother Ma was distinctly unfriendly.
Senior Brother Ma's heart tightened. He knew Ouyang Feng was upright by nature and regarded Hua Qianqian as a younger sister, so he would surely dislike such frivolous teasing. He immediately gave an awkward laugh.
If Ouyang Feng had not gone along with Young Master's arrangements, Senior Brother Ma might still have had some confidence.
But now that Ouyang Feng had agreed, he would be working for Young Master in