Spirit Pagoda's Proposal for Cooperation

The charm of a mature woman and the commanding presence of a powerhouse blended perfectly within her.

Zhong Shenxiu's Light Gold Vertical Pupils narrowed slightly, and a faint smile curled his lips. He gave a small nod, his voice calm and composed.

"This must be Spirit Pagoda's Deputy Tower Master Leng, Your Excellency Leng Yaozhu?"

Leng Yaozhu blinked.

Her gaze shifted back and forth between Gu Yue and Zhong Shenxiu, and the corners of her lips lifted into a meaningful smile. It carried teasing, banter, and the particular mischievousness of an elder looking at her juniors.

"Oh?"

Her voice rose lightly, its ending slightly drawn upward, carrying the implication that she already knew the answer.

"The renowned chairman of Doulong Technology Co., Ltd. actually knows me? Don't tell me my disciple, who always takes outsiders' side, told you all about me?"

Gu Yue's composed demeanor instantly fell apart.

A faint blush rose to her face, and a trace of embarrassed irritation flashed through her black eyes. The relaxed curve of her lips turned into an indignant pout. She turned toward Leng Yaozhu, her voice full of complaint. She sounded less like a disciple speaking to her master and more like sisters bickering.

"What are you talking about, Master? Are you saying I wouldn't take your side?"

Leng Yaozhu gave a soft snort, mischief flashing in her red eyes. She raised her chin slightly, and the smile on her lips deepened.

"That's hard to say."

As she spoke, Leng Yaozhu's gaze passed over Gu Yue and settled on Zhong Shenxiu again. Her lips curved slightly as her voice carried a probing, playful tone.

"Isn't that right, Mr. Shenxiu? My information must have all come from my precious disciple, yes?"

Zhong Shenxiu felt awkward.

He raised a hand to rub his nose,