Hu Tao and Zhongli watched the creases on Yucheng's face gradually ease, giving way to a relaxed yet disappointed expression. They also realized that Yucheng seemed to have an answer in mind already.
Yucheng said listlessly, "All right, I've more or less guessed who it was, though I can't be sure. We can discuss the details once we see Ei.
"Come on, I'll take you to meet the Shogun. As people who have rendered great service to Inazuma, you really ought to receive a reward from the Shogun herself."
At this, Hu Tao hesitated and glanced back at the unfinished Dragon Meat on the table, caught in a dilemma.
Would asking to take the leftovers home in front of their host be too embarrassing? But this was genuine Dragon Meat. If she missed this chance, there might never be another. At least, in all her years, she had never seen anyone who had actually eaten Dragon Meat.
Besides, this Dragon Meat was both delicious and highly nutritious. Hu Tao felt a warm current slowly flowing through her body, filling her chest.
She did not know whether it was psychological, but Hu Tao even felt as though the nourishment from the Dragon Meat had brought a slight change to the contours of her chest.
That change was crucial indeed, filling Hu Tao, who had always felt self-conscious, with hope.
Yucheng seemed to notice the hesitation and struggle in Hu Tao's eyes and smiled. "It seems Director Hu is quite pleased with the Dragon Meat. In that case, I'll give you some more as well, as thanks for your help."
Hearing this, Hu Tao looked at Yucheng in delighted surprise. She wanted very much to accept at once, but wondered whether this token of gratitude was too valuable.
After all, she had