Demanding the Mystic Water Pill, Seven Treasures Restaurant

Hearing Xu Sanshi's words, Jiang Nannan nearly threw up her breakfast.

But remembering that Ling Feng was still waiting, she patiently said, "Xu Sanshi, please show some respect!"

"I only came to see you today for one matter."

"Two months ago, you made a bet with Ling Feng and lost two Mystic Water Pills. Did that happen?"

Hearing Jiang Nannan mention Ling Feng so intimately and bring up the wager he had lost, Xu Sanshi's expression immediately turned unpleasant.

But since it was Jiang Nannan, Xu Sanshi could not very well lose his temper.

"That did happen, but he injured me too! I spent the previous month recovering."

"It's true that you were recovering, but hadn't your injuries already healed a month ago?"

Jiang Nannan had meant to question why Xu Sanshi had failed to honor his promise, but Xu Sanshi interpreted it differently.

A smile instantly spread across Xu Sanshi's face, and his gaze at Jiang Nannan became full of fawning flattery.

"Nannan, are you worried about me?"

"I..."

Jiang Nannan was stunned by Xu Sanshi's thought process and did not know what to say for a moment.

"I knew you cared about me. You've always had feelings for me, haven't you?"

As he spoke, Xu Sanshi tried to move closer.

"Stop! Enough!"

Jiang Nannan practically wanted to kick this disgusting man away.

After taking a deep breath, Jiang Nannan composed herself and questioned him again.

"Since you recovered long ago, why didn't you honor the bet and give those two Mystic Water Pills to Ling Feng?"

"Or were you never planning to give them to him at all?"

Jiang Nannan's tone shifted slightly, and her expression became extremely serious.

Xu Sanshi had no doubt that if he said he would not hand over the Mystic Water Pills as agreed, Jiang Nannan would turn around and leave immediately.

"Nannan, we finally get to meet again after so long. Can we not talk about other people?"

"Are you giving them to him or not?"

There was already a trace of anger in Jiang Nannan's voice.

"Until you hand over the Mystic Water Pills you promised Ling Feng, I won't say another word to you!"

Seeing Jiang Nannan angry and realizing he had been backed into a corner, Xu Sanshi gritted his teeth and took out two small jade bottles.

"There, two Mystic Water Pills!"

Even as he placed them in Jiang Nannan's hands, Xu Sanshi's heart ached.

"Can we talk about... us now?"

Xu Sanshi licked his lips and asked tentatively.

"I need to inspect the pills!"

Jiang Nannan ignored Xu Sanshi completely. She poured the Mystic Water Pills from the two jade bottles into her palm and examined them carefully, confirming their integrity and efficacy.

So distrusted by Jiang Nannan, Xu Sanshi's mouth twitched.

"The pills are fine!"

After confirming that there was no issue, Jiang Nannan broke into a smile, leaving Xu Sanshi beside her staring dumbly.

"Nannan, I..."

"Ling Feng, we got the Mystic Water Pills!"

"Huh?!"

While Xu Sanshi was utterly confused, Ling Feng stepped out from the side and took the Mystic Water Pills from Jiang Nannan's hand.

Only then did Xu Sanshi realize that Ling Feng had played him!

"Kid, you actually dared to have Nannan trick me?"

"What do you mean, trick? I'm taking back what belongs to me!"

Ling Feng glanced at Xu Sanshi.

If Xu Sanshi had not repeatedly brushed him off whenever he asked for the Mystic Water Pills over the past two months, why would he have asked Jiang Nannan to come collect them with him?

He had been certain that a simp like Xu Sanshi would never refuse Jiang Nannan.

"Sister Nannan, thank you for your help this time!"

"It was nothing. I'm happy I could help you."

From the moment she took the Mystic Water Pills to the moment she handed them to Ling Feng, Jiang Nannan's smile never left her face.

"Let me treat you to a meal?"

Ling Feng put away the Mystic Water Pill and said to Jiang Nannan.

"Sure!"

Even though it was not her first time eating with Ling Feng, Jiang Nannan was still very happy.

With that, the two of them left on their own, not even sparing Xu Sanshi a second glance.

"Hey! What do you mean by that? I'm still here!"

Xu Sanshi could only watch helplessly as Ling Feng and Jiang Nannan left together so intimately, utterly powerless to stop them.

They didn't even treat me like a person!

For some reason, that thought rose in Xu Sanshi's heart.

Yet he could not beat Ling Feng, so he could only let the two leave.

"Pfft!"

Seemingly hearing someone stifling a laugh, Xu Sanshi turned around and saw several classmates looking at him as though he were a clown. He immediately flew into a rage.

"What are you looking at? Want to fight? Get lost, all of you!"

Jiang Nannan had done Ling Feng a huge favor, so naturally, he would not treat her poorly.

Instead of choosing one of the restaurants outside the academy gates, he brought Jiang Nannan to Shrek City's largest hotel, the Seven Treasure Hotel.

It was said that this hotel was owned by the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect—in other words, it belonged to Ning Tian, Ling Feng's classmate.

Although Ling Feng did know of Ning Tian, the two had no interaction at the moment, so he did not mention her name.

In any case, Ling Feng was not short on money.

"Xiaofeng, aren't the restaurants outside the academy perfectly fine? Why come here...?"

The moment she entered, Jiang Nannan was dazzled by the Seven Treasure Hotel's decorations. But she quickly realized that this place must be quite expensive.

Jiang Nannan had always lived frugally. Even when Ling Feng occasionally took her to eat the academy's nutritious meals, she considered it a luxury.

As for a place like the Seven Treasure Hotel, Jiang Nannan had never even dared to think about it.

"What are you worried about when I'm the one treating you?"

"Don't worry, I won't dine and dash halfway through and leave you here to wash dishes for them."

Teased by Ling Feng, Jiang Nannan rolled her eyes at him. Yet she did not feel the slightest bit annoyed; instead, she even liked this feeling.

The two found a quiet spot and sat down. Before long, a manager dressed in fine clothes approached them.

"Are you Young Master Ling Feng?"

"Huh?"

Suddenly being called by name—and with such an awkward form of address—caught Ling Feng off guard. Still, he nodded in acknowledgment.

After all, this was Shrek City. There were not many fools who would dare lay a hand on Shrek Academy students here.

"Please do not misunderstand. Miss Ning Tian previously instructed us that if Young Master Ling Feng came to dine at the hotel, everything would be complimentary."

"That doesn't seem appropriate, does it?"

Ling Feng could not help frowning.

He was not familiar with Ning Tian, so there was no reason to accept such an unearned favor.

"This is the young lady's wish. Please do not make things difficult for us..."

The manager looked troubled.

On one side was the young lady of the family business; on the other was an honored guest she had specifically instructed them to take care of. He did not dare offend either side.

"Besides, I'm treating a friend to a meal. It wouldn't be right to put the bill on your tab."

"How about this? I'll only pay for the ingredients and labor. That way, you'll have an explanation for Ning Tian as well. How does that sound?"

"If you still won't agree, then I can only take my leave."

As he spoke, Ling Feng stood up, intending to leave with Jiang Nannan.

"Wait!"

Cold sweat instantly broke out on the manager's forehead.

If Ning Tian found out that he had failed to take good care of Ling Feng, he would probably have to pack up and get out by tomorrow!

"Very well!"

"We hope Young Master Ling Feng will be satisfied with our service this time!"