"Oh, Brother Lin! I was just looking for you!"
Chen Lin had only just entered the Connecting Heaven Treasure Pavilion when Manager Xu greeted him with a smile.
She continued, "Where have you been these past few months, Brother Lin? I sent someone to your immortal cave, but they said it was sealed shut and no one answered their calls. You didn't respond to my messages, either."
"Hehe, I went into seclusion for a while and shut out all messages from outside."
After explaining, Chen Lin asked, "What did you need me for, Sister Zifeng?"
She wanted them to address each other as brother and sister, and he hoped to make contact with Yang Qianxing through her, so he had gone along with it, letting the current carry his boat.
Manager Xu's smile deepened. "The pastries you brought out at the trading convention last time were a great favorite of our employer's daughter. She would like to meet you."
This suited Chen Lin perfectly.
He glanced around and said, "I happen to have a few things to ask you, Sister Zifeng. Why don't we discuss them in a quiet room?"
Manager Xu smiled alluringly. "Of course. Whatever you wish to know, Brother, I'll tell you everything I know."
Now that her employer had emerged from seclusion, the Connecting Heaven Treasure Pavilion would surely expand its influence. She wanted to rise in rank as well, so she had to win over someone like Chen Lin.
They went upstairs to the second floor, entered a quiet room, and took their seats.
After a maid served fragrant tea, Manager Xu personally poured Chen Lin a cup. "What would you like to know, Brother? Is it about our employer?"
Chen Lin made no attempt to hide it. "I am somewhat interested. I heard that