Whether Chu Ge meant well was anyone's guess, but the gentleman had forgotten that he, too, needed to book a hotel tonight. His intentions were laid completely bare, and the girl stormed off. Who knew how long he would have to grovel to win her back.
Watching the poor guy's expression, Chu Ge and Qiu Wuji snickered like a pair of monkeys, then went back to their seafood.
What ulterior motives could that Chu fellow have? They would just be staying together. Didn't they do that every day? Qiu Wuji was perfectly calm.
What would he dare try? She would kick him to death.
Not only was Qiu Wuji calm, she even urged him along. "We're about done eating. Shall we go look at the hotel?"
A waiter passing nearby glanced sideways at them, then fled in tears.
Chu Ge asked in surprise, "It doesn't feel like you ate much. Don't you want some more?"
"Too much is as bad as too little." Qiu Wuji leisurely wiped her mouth and rose, swaying a little. "Leave yourself wanting more each time, and you'll have something to look forward to next time. If you really eat too much, there'll be nothing to look forward to..."
"Oh... an unexpected lesson from my master." Chu Ge laughed. "Never mind the philosophy. This woman certainly saves money."
Qiu Wuji glared at him. What makes you think I'm saving money?
Boohoo, that crab was so expensive. My heart bled with every bite.
I might as well dive into the sea tonight, catch a few, and take them home to cook.
"Can't you keep your mouth shut?" Qiu Wuji snapped. "Go pay the damn bill. Let's see if it hurts!"
It really didn't hurt Chu Ge. Not because he was now so flush with cash that a