After boasting about himself for a while, Zhuge Yun touched his hair.
"Third Brother, Li Yan asked you for help?"
"Mm."
Xiao Xiao nodded.
Zhuge Yun clicked his tongue a few times.
"That guy sure doesn't hold back."
"Next time he comes around, I'm telling him that from now on, he'll have to pay if he wants Third Brother's help."
"How many times has that guy asked you for help now?"
Zhuge Yun looked disgusted. "Does he really think a great master isn't a great master?"
"Third Brother, you're way too approachable for a great master."
"Good thing not many people know you're a great master."
"Otherwise, you'd be worn out."
Xiao Xiao smiled.
"I know how to say no, too."
"True."
Zhuge Yun nodded.
After years of knowing him, he also knew that Third Brother wasn't actually as approachable as he seemed.
Third Brother was a rather detached person.
So he seemed gentle toward everyone.
But inside, he was all jagged ice.
Li Yan quickly arranged a time and place to meet Song Chuxia.
It was the same café where they'd met last time.
Song Chuxia stepped into the café beneath the warm winter sun.
She chose a seat by the window.
The café was quiet in the morning.
But the flowing music, rich aroma of coffee, and warm surroundings kept it from feeling uncomfortable.
Song Chuxia clasped her hands tightly in her lap.
Now that the day had finally come, and she was actually sitting in the café, she'd soon be meeting Master Xiao...
She realized she was a little nervous.
Li Yan had said Master Xiao was a kind man.
She supposed so.
She'd been surprised to get Li Yan's call so soon.
She'd thought she would get a