Only after hearing Yang Qing's words did Fen Liyou's heart settle somewhat.
But soon, he jolted upright again in alarm.
Yang Qing looked at Fen Liyou in surprise. "What is the matter, Chief Fen?"
Fen Liyou raised a hand and pointed behind Yang Qing.
Yang Qing took a few steps forward before turning around. At some point, a man had appeared by the stone wall behind him.
It was none other than Ouyang Lin, whom they had met just a few days earlier.
At the sight of him, a faint smile rose on Yang Qing's face. "Young Master Ouyang, what refined tastes you have."
"Refined tastes? Why do you say that?" Ouyang Lin's face was likewise full of smiles.
Yang Qing gestured around them. "What sort of place is this? I would hardly consider it suitable for either sightseeing or heartfelt conversation. Why, then, do you keep returning, Young Master Ouyang?"
Ouyang Lin laughed heartily. "Naturally, because there is someone interesting here."
"Someone interesting? Your tastes are rather unusual, Young Master Ouyang. Now I am somewhat curious about this interesting person you speak of. Where might he be?"
Ouyang Lin smiled at Yang Qing. "Why, you, of course, Mr. Yang."
Yang Qing said, "You jest, Young Master. I am merely an uncouth fellow. What could possibly be interesting about me?"
"I originally thought the same, but someone insisted otherwise. So I came to take a look and see just what was so extraordinary about you."
Ouyang Lin crouched before Yang Qing and looked him up and down, then said in surprise, "Now that I have had a look, I do see something intriguing. You deserve to be called interesting. Why not come outside with me for a stroll?"
"Who wishes to see me?" Yang Qing looked at Ouyang Lin in