She lowered her eyes and smiled. "The truth is, I have something else to do later... Besides, as a girl, I have to get home on time. My family's rules are very strict."
"That's an excellent habit!"
Zuo Xiaoduo praised her loudly. "Please, please, both of you, come inside."
As he spoke, he ushered the siblings into the villa, where they sat down in Li Chenglong's private living room on the first floor.
Li Chenglong tactfully went to make tea.
He knew perfectly well that these two had definitely not come to see him.
But he also knew that they would have a hard time achieving their purpose on this visit. Normally, having a girl along, especially a stunning beauty like Gao Qiao'er, made things easier, but with Zuo Xiaoduo, that tactic would only backfire...
This boss of his feared neither heaven nor earth. The only thing he probably feared was girls pestering him... No, he probably avoided having anything to do with any girl whatsoever. The way he acted, it was as though getting involved with one would bring a fatal calamity down on him!
Li Chenglong often felt that his title of Cult Leader of Steel was somewhat undeserved. Perhaps Zuo Xiaoduo suited that title better!
"Junior Zuo, my brother and I actually came today to ask a favor."
Gao Qiao'er spoke with a charming smile.
"Please, go ahead," Zuo Xiaoduo said generously. "If it's within my power, I certainly won't shirk my duty."
Gao Qiao'er smiled softly. "It was only recently that we heard Monitor Zuo was actually Phoenix City's extraordinary figure, the widely acclaimed Master Zuo. We've truly been remiss in showing you proper respect."
Zuo Xiaoduo's gaze sharpened.
For the first time, he studied Gao Chengxiang and Gao Qiao'er very seriously. For the first time,