As Lu Ming led Feng Dema outside, Wen Ning remained leaning back in his chair, looking utterly unruffled.
He even had time to lift his teacup and take another sip. Beautifully handled. I've shown the River Earl due respect and got the Lingzhi Mushroom too. Once I report back to my godfather, all the credit will be mine.
Once the door closed, Wen Ning set down his teacup and let a rare smile show.
A Millennium Lingzhi. Well, well.
He silently calculated its nutritional value. This thing will practically nourish me to death. Today's assignment was fucking worth it.
Then the door opened again.
Lu Ming came in first, his steps light.
He sat down beside Wen Ning, turned his head, and gave him an emphatic wink.
Wen Ning understood instantly.
The goods are secured.
Relieved, Wen Ning was about to continue with the proceedings when he saw Feng Dema standing in front of him.
The smile still looked welded to his face, but there was now a trace of confusion and hurt in his eyes.
"Big brother."
Feng Dema spoke in his usual booming, full-bodied voice, but his tone was clearly off.
Wen Ning's heart lurched. Oh, no. What are you about to do, you big idiot? Can you please stop calling me big brother?
"Just now, this big brother here..."
Feng Dema extended a hand and pointed at Lu Ming.
Lu Ming's smile instantly froze on his face.
"Took my Lingzhi Mushroom."
Wen Ning's expression froze.
"That was for you."
Feng Dema looked at Wen Ning in complete earnest.
His eyes were so clear that Wen Ning wanted to dive into them and drown himself. Why did I have to get stuck with this assignment?
"He took it."
The corner of Lu Ming's mouth twitched. He turned to