A Li pursed her lips dismissively, picked up another grape, and began peeling it, a faint layer of purple juice staining her fingertips.
"Deduct however much you want."
"But..."
A Li changed the subject, her eyes taking on a teasing glint.
"That His Highness the Crown Prince is quite handsome."
"And he has this... really pleasant scent on him."
A Li's sense of smell was far sharper than that of ordinary humans.
Although Xue Qinghe had used special incense to conceal it, the subtle fragrance belonging to a woman, along with a certain sharp aura hidden beneath his gentle facade, had not escaped her nose.
"And he seems especially attentive to you."
A Li offered the peeled grape again, but deliberately held it suspended in midair this time, not letting Lu Ming eat it so easily.
She leaned closer, her beautiful eyes narrowing slightly like those of a wary little rabbit.
"Giving you land, giving you jade, even coming over in the middle of the night..."
"Dean, don't tell me you're trying to find a boss lady for Jixia?"
Lu Ming looked at the girl right in front of him.
In the morning sunlight, even the fine fuzz on her cheeks was clearly visible. Her pale pink lips pouted slightly, carrying a sweet, jealous air.
He suddenly sat upright.
A Li jumped in fright, and the grape in her hand nearly fell to the ground.
"What are you thinking?"
Lu Ming reached out, but instead of taking the grape, he curled his finger and lightly flicked the girl's smooth forehead.
"Ow!"
A Li clutched her forehead in pain, her long ears shooting upright as she glared at Lu Ming with an aggrieved expression.
"That's a wolf in sheep's clothing."
Lu Ming leaned back against the chair again, looking lazy.
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