Chapter 81

The Glass Workshop once again earned them a fortune.

Hu Yulin rode to Rong Residence. Upon seeing Rong Xi, his smile blossomed. By chance, Qin Ke was leaving the residence, and Hu Yulin and Rong Xi spoke happily in the study for half the day.

"Brother Xuan Shi, why not stay for a meal?" Rong Xi asked sincerely.

Hu Yulin had been constantly rushing about these past days and was truly exhausted. Rong Xi felt guilty and wished to entertain his close friend as thanks.

Hu Yulin naturally could not have wished for more.

At around three in the afternoon, Qin Ke returned from the workshop. Seeing Hu Yulin and Rong Xi chatting merrily, he summoned Liang Siwen.

"When did Young Master Hu arrive?"

Seeing that his expression was ordinary, Liang Siwen answered honestly, "He arrived before noon."

"He has been in the study the whole time?" Qin Ke asked expressionlessly.

Yet Qin Ke had always looked cold, so Liang Siwen did not think much of it. He nodded. "That is indeed the case."

Qin Ke fell silent for several breaths, then turned to head for the study.

"Father," Liang Siwen suddenly asked, "when are we returning to the capital?"

Qin Ke's gaze was unreadable. "You want to return to the capital?"

"No." Liang Siwen waved both hands repeatedly, his face flushing with embarrassment. "I was only asking."

It would be best if they did not return to the capital!

Before Qin Ke reached the study, its door opened and the two men stepped out. Hu Yulin's gentle gaze rested on Rong Xi's face as though he were admiring precious pearls and flawless jade.

One hand rested lightly on Rong Xi's shoulder and back, making them look quite intimate.

"Eldest Brother, I heard you compiled your own arithmetic text. Its