Sulking

Qin Guan thought speechlessly, When have you ever been on my side? Every time, you take the woman's side. I risked my life fighting Tai Gang earlier. What's wrong with eating a few pounds of fish?

Little Black Tower said, "If you wanted to eat some, you should've just said so. There was no need to lie to her, was there?"

"This woman loves money more than her own life. If I were fit and healthy, she wouldn't give me any." Qin Guan grumbled.

Little Black Tower said, "How do you know she wouldn't? If you asked her for it now, she'd give it to you."

"What, feeling guilty? I caught you red-handed, and now you're too ashamed to speak?" Seeing Qin Guan sitting there without a word, Zi Qing suddenly sneered.

At that, Qin Guan abruptly changed the subject and said seriously, "I ate too much meat and I'm a little thirsty. Go get me a cup of water to help it settle."

"You... You're asking for death!"

Not only had he tricked her into giving him fish, but now that she'd caught him, he was ordering her to fetch water. Zi Qing's chest heaved with anger as she raised her hand and slapped at him.

This time, however, Qin Guan had been ready. The instant Zi Qing's hand came at him, he caught her wrist with pinpoint accuracy.

Qin Guan gripped Zi Qing's wrist and twisted, immediately pinning her in place.

"How dare you hit me!"

Her first attempt had failed. Furious, Zi Qing suddenly raised her other hand and swung it at Qin Guan's cheek.

Qin Guan gave a cold snort and yanked the hand gripping Zi Qing's wrist hard to the left.

At the same time, taking advantage of his position on the edge of the