'... it turned out to be him.'
She felt inexplicably empty in her heart, but also a little lucky that she didn't have to face that inexplicable nervousness right away. She quickly calmed down and returned to her usual calm tone, with a hint of alienation. "Ahem, why is it you? You didn't say anything in advance when you came back?"
Standing outside the door was an extremely tall and majestic middle-aged man, well over two meters tall. Although his hair was as white as needles, his face did not look old. His bronze skin had a metallic sheen, and he had a faint metallic aura around him.
He had a warm smile on his face. This person was Qian Duoduo, the deputy dean responsible for daily affairs of the Soul Guidance Department, and also her nominal husband.
"I'm really sorry, Lin'er. I suddenly have something to discuss with you. Didn't it bother you?" Qian Duoduo said in a gentle tone, even a little cautious.
"Well... come in." Xian Lin'er turned sideways to let him in, but glanced outside the door unconsciously.
"Thank you."
Qian Duoduo walked into the office, and his eyes were quickly attracted by the small coffee table next to the main desk. Not only were several types of high-quality tea prepared at a glance, but there was also a set of tea sets with warm glaze and elegant shapes.
He recognized this tea set as a dowry given to Xian Lin'er by Elder Song. Normally, she cherished it so much that she was reluctant to take it out and use it. Today this is...?
He quickly dismissed in his mind the possibility that these things were prepared for him. He knew better than anyone else that the couple he and Xian Lin'er had been for many years were just in name only. Xian Lin'er had a cold attitude towards him, almost ignoring him, and he had a deep love for Xian Lin'er, but he could only bury this feeling deep in his heart and silently endure her indifference.
To put it nicely, he is a "harmonious wife"; to put it worse, he is... an "incompetent husband". In this relationship, he is as humble as dust. Between them, they are more like the most familiar strangers living under the same roof, not even ordinary friends.
Therefore, he knew very well that there was no way he could make Xian Lin'er treat her so seriously. What could make her take out this tea set... The first thing that came to his mind was the figure of Yan Shaozhe.
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but feel sour and uncomfortable in his heart. He knew that Xian Lin'er always had that person in his heart, even if that bastard hurt her again and again. But for Qian Duoduo, as long as he could look at Xian Lin'er from a distance, he felt happy. If she really rekindled the old relationship with Yan Shaozhe... maybe he could only choose to fulfill it.
He suppressed the bitterness in his heart and couldn't help but ask, "Um...Lin'er, please... who are you entertaining after preparing so many things?"
"Don't you have something to do with me? If you have something to say, don't ask anything you shouldn't." Xian Lin'er frowned slightly and spoke in a cold tone.
"Oh..." Qian Duoduo responded a little aggrievedly, as if he had been stabbed.
Seeing his appearance, Xian Lin'er's annoyance due to being disturbed was a little dissipated. Thinking that what he was about to say might have something to do with him, he softened his tone and said, "That's all. Mu En's new closed-door disciple, you should have heard of it, right?"
When Qian Duoduo heard this, his eyes suddenly lit up. "Of course I know! The top dragon Martial Soul protected Xiaotao, and even more so at a critical moment It's the little hero Long Jinyu who saved the academy! I heard that Mu En was given Sea God Pavilion Master Token to him on the day he accepted his apprentice! This son's future will surely be limitless!"
Xian Lin'er:"!!!"
"What?! Sea God Pavilion Master Token?!"
"This, this, this..."
She was so startled that she jumped up from her chair and almost knocked over the water glass in her hand.
Password, Yan Shaozhe That Dior hair is really good at hiding such important information!
She quickly realized her gaffe, forced down her turbulent emotions, sat down again, and tried to ask in a calm tone, "Ahem, I mean, is this really happening? Is the source of the information reliable?"
"Xuan Zi told me personally, how can this be false?"
Qian Duoduo affirmed, "He wouldn't joke about this kind of thing, would he?"
Xian Lin'er just felt a little dizzy. No one told her that the "junior brother" who looked delicate and a little mysterious actually held such a great power in his hands?!
"Lin'er, I was as shocked as you when I first heard this news."
Qian Duoduo sighed with emotion, "Who would have thought that an eleven or twelve-year-old child could gain such trust from Mu En?"
"Well... I really underestimated him."
Xian Lin'er murmured, tapping his fingertips on the table unconsciously, "I didn't expect... that was Sea God Pavilion Master Token..."
"You happened to mention him."
Qian Duoduo took over the conversation with a somewhat eager tone, "I'm here just for his business."
"Oh? What do you mean?"
"I heard that this little guy is particularly interested in Soul Tool! Didn't Lexuan give him a soul-guiding pen before? He likes it very much. Do you think we should..."
"Your message is too late!"
Xian Lin'er interrupted him angrily, pointing to the tea set on the coffee table, "I am waiting for you to report, I'm afraid others will start a family in the Spirit Soul Department. Do you see? These are the ones I specially prepared for Junior Brother Jin Yu. Otherwise, do you think that all cats and dogs are worthy of letting me take out this tea set?"
When Qian Duoduo heard this, he couldn't help but feel a little disappointed. He originally thought that this message could make Xian Lin'er happy and look at him more, but he didn't expect that she already knew it... However, after thinking about it,, as long as the person she entertained was not Yan Shaozhe, he would be thankful. He quickly regained his composure, put on a smile on his face, and began to flatter Xian Lin'er without leaving a trace, praising her for her unique vision and thoughtfulness.
Xian Lin'er was a little annoyed by his praise, so he waved his hand and said, "Okay, okay, stop flattering me. If you have nothing else to do, go and do your work. I have to make preparations to entertain the distinguished guests."
Qian Duoduo nodded knowingly, said no more, and quietly left the office.
In the afternoon, the sun is just right.
Long Jinyu arrived outside Dean Soul Guidance Department's office on time. He went back to the Phoenix Perch Pavilion and changed into a suit Ma Xiaotao selected for him to look more correct. In the words of Ma Xiaotao, Dean Soul Guidance Department personally invited her to have tea, but she should not dress too casually, lest she lose her "face" and appear that she is not strict in running her "household".
If Ma Xiaotao says one thing, then Long Jinyu will naturally not say two things. Anyway, this is normal for Blue Star - when invited as a guest by teachers or elders, it is always sister Mu Yao who has the final say on what to wear.
This familiar scene made some inexplicable ripples appear in his heart, and a trace of longing came to his heart, leaving him briefly silent for a moment. But he quickly shook his head, cheered up, and reached out to ring the doorbell.
"Ding dong--"
The crisp ringtone echoed in the quiet corridor.
"Please come in."
A female voice that was softer and more melodious than Luo Yun came from inside the door.
Long Jinyu's heart beat faster for no reason. Soul Guidance Department Dean Xian Lin'er... He tried hard to recall the image in the comic. It was definitely a "sister" type character with both temperament and strength, which completely matched his inner appreciation and yearning for mature women. Just hearing this voice, his mind could not help but begin to outline the gentleness and grace of the person behind the door.