"He... he didn't even hesitate?"
"I count as a rich man now, at least, don't I?"
Zhao Zicheng was dumbfounded, looking deeply wounded.
"Teacher Xu has always been very sensitive to money."
"Besides, even an idiot knows you can't compare to Sun Wen when it comes to spending."
"That shield he gave you alone was worth a year's earnings for you."
Mu Yu came closer and patted Zhao Zicheng on the shoulder, speaking softly with what seemed like a little pity.
Zhao Zicheng was speechless.
He had wanted to argue back, but in the end, he could only return to the room resentfully.
"When did Xu Yuanqing pick up smoking?"
"He wasn't smoking. He was just holding it in his mouth as a prop..."
"Why is someone still tirelessly stabbing me in the heart even with Sun Wen gone?"
"Perhaps this is fate."
"But you hit the mark every time. Why didn't I notice how professional you were before?"
"Because I was pretending to be aloof before. Besides... anyone would become a master in this field after taking Yu Sheng and Shi Guang's combination punches long enough."
"Heh..."
A question, then an answer.
Zhao Zicheng forced a somewhat stiff smile before finally sitting pitifully in a corner.
Mu Yu, meanwhile, felt refreshed and sat beside him, looking forward to the next time Zhao Zicheng spoke.
Even Lin Xiaoxiao watched with considerable interest, looking as though she wouldn't mind more trouble for the sake of entertainment. Only A Tai stood beside them with his usual simple, honest air. His position ensured that no matter which direction an attack came from, he could rush out immediately to intercept the danger.
After Xu Yuanqing's words, the atmosphere among them was clearly much better than before, once again showing something of the flair behind