Huang Xiao made up his mind. He had to accompany her for part of the journey, at least until she reached somewhere safe.
So he asked Wang Lin, "Miss Wang, where are you headed?"
"I'm waiting for someone. Um, he went looking for a blacksmith's shop. He's been gone quite a while, so he should be back soon. Then we're going to Imperial Province," Wang Lin said.
"Oh? Why don't we wait outside? Looking at these people really spoils the mood," Huang Xiao said with a smile.
"Uncle Huang, you should leave quickly. I'm afraid there'll be trouble if that Martial Uncle of theirs comes back," Wang Lin told Huang Xiao softly after they left the Wine Shop.
Hearing this, Huang Xiao smiled. "Then why did you attack them just now?"
"That's different. I can't let scum like that off. I was going to find my companion and leave, so there's no need to fear their Martial Uncle," Wang Lin said with a smile.
Wang Lin was no fool. Those three men's Martial Uncle was certainly stronger than she was. Slipping away while he was absent was the sensible choice.
"Linlin!" Suddenly, a shout came from the distance.
Huang Xiao looked toward the voice. Once he saw who was approaching, understanding dawned on his face. So it's him. No wonder that voice sounded familiar. No wonder I thought I'd heard the name Wang Lin somewhere before. Liu Yu mentioned her.
"What took you so long? Tell me, did you sneak off drinking?" Wang Lin went up and seized the newcomer by the ear.
Huang Xiao's eyes widened. He had not expected such a scene.
The newcomer was Cheng Duanjin, whom Huang Xiao had met before.
The sight of such a big man being held by the ear by Wang Lin,