But Ren Yingying was very flustered.
How did this person know?
Did he arrange for the legendary secret guards, those elusive guards who have been silently watching them all along?
But they were completely oblivious; they didn't even notice the Dog Meat. That's terrifying!
Thinking about this made her feel terrible.
What else does that scoundrel know?
Just as I was lost in thought, I heard Qu Nian say, "Whoever told me, I know now. Do you want me to continue listing your 'crimes'?"
"Go on! If you've got the guts, keep going."
Ren Yingying was truly unconvinced.
She wanted to hear just how much he actually knew.
"You fantasize about other men late at night," Qu Nian gritted her teeth, "And at most you've drawn six men in one night, thinking I didn't know."
"Six? Are there that many?" Ren Yingying was shocked, but also smug, as if her "writing skills" were becoming increasingly impressive.
She "tamed" six men in one night without breaking a sweat.
If it weren't for that scoundrel suddenly appearing and ruining her plans, her pamphlet would probably be in print by now.
So much money just vanished, the chance to become famous overnight disappeared, and the dream of enriching the lives of women in ancient times was dashed...
Qu Nian: "So tell me, how am I supposed to settle accounts with you for all this?"
Ren Yingying: "I've lost my memory, I know nothing; ignorance is no excuse."
Qu Nian gritted his teeth. "Where's the box! Give me the box."
He was also very interested in the box that was fished out of the pool.
He knew that Ren Yingying had brought the box that had been salvaged with her before she came to the Northwest.
As for the others, they are probably still lying Jingjing at the bottom of the pool.
Ren Yingying negotiated with him. "I'll give you the box."
Anyway, she can't open it, so it's useless.
"But..."
"No buts," Qu Nian coldly interrupted her, "I want to get my things back, and you expect me to negotiate with me? Ren Yingying, have some awareness of what you've done wrong!"
Ren Yingying: No, no, that's nonsense.
But she doesn't seem so timid anymore.
Because Qu Nian doesn't seem to be the type of character who's domineering, imprisoned, or involved in sadomasochistic relationships.
She's doing well again; she can show off again.
She's not afraid of arguing and reasoning with people; she's mainly afraid of resorting to violence.
"I know that box; you hid it with the Hua Cha," Qu Nian said. "Go get it now; I'll wait for you here."
Ren Yingying was utterly shocked.
He knew all about this? What else didn't he know?
Qu Nian understood her expression, raised an eyebrow smugly, and said, "I even know about your Zidu, what do you say?"
Ren Yingying: "Pervert!"
What's there to be proud of about this?
She stormed out to find him a box, fuming. "Dog Meat, let's go."
He caught me off guard today; a wise woman doesn't suffer losses in front of her.
Give him the broken box first, and we'll fight again another day!
"Go, leave the Dog Meat behind!" Qu Nian said. "Otherwise, how will I know you didn't run away with the suitcase?"
Ren Yingying immediately became alert. "Are you planning to beat up the Dog Meat while I'm not around?"
Qu Nian: "... Would I argue with a dog?"
Ren Yingying was still worried.
Qu Nian said with a half-smile, "Little thief."
Ren Yingying: "!"
You win.
Her weakness was exploited, but she endured it!
She refused to believe that Qu Nian had no weaknesses.
"Dog Meat, if he hits you, call for your mother, understand?" Ren Yingying patted Dog Meat's head. "You keep an eye on him for me, don't let him steal our things."
Qu Nian: "..."
This woman is turning the tables on me!
After Ren Yingying left, the two faced off, staring at each other with bitter expressions, neither willing to back down.
Qu Nian took a deep breath. "Dog Meat, let's make peace."
Dog Meat:???
Qu Nian shifted the blame. "Do you know why you became me?"
Dog Meat eaters dream about this.
Who is really to blame? The dog has been ruined.
Not only can it not see its owner, but it also has to face strangers and learn how to behave like a human. Isn't that making things difficult for a dog?
"It's Ren Yingying," Qu Nian said.
The Dog Meat bared its teeth at him and barked "Woof woof woof."
This wicked child speaks ill of Mother while she's away.
"I'm not blaming her, it's just that someone was plotting against her, and I took the blame for her, you know? No, it was you and me together." Qu Nian lied without batting an eye, almost fooling herself. "So now, for her own good, we have to protect her together, understand?"
The Dog Meat said it didn't understand, but it knew the most important thing was to protect its mother.
"You don't want to become me, and I don't want to become you," Qu Nian said. "Only by staying by your mother's side can I find out the truth as soon as possible. Otherwise, do you still want to become me?"
The Dog Meat trembled uncontrollably.
No, absolutely not!
Qu Nian was smug. He reached out and tried to stroke the Dog Meat's fur. "How about we work together to find the real culprit?"
The "real culprit" system accused him: You're lying to a dog!
Qu Nian: Shut up!
You're nowhere to be found when it's time to help, but you're always the first to cause trouble.
Ren Yingying, accompanied by several concubines, laboriously moved the trunk inside.
Seeing that the Dog Meat was quietly lying on the ground contemplating its canine existence, she breathed a sigh of relief.
Thankfully, my son doesn't seem to have been bullied.
"Here's your stuff," Ren Yingying said. "We're even now."
Qu Nian was so angry he laughed, "That's it, we're even?"
"Then what do you want to do?"
The four women behind Ren Yingying stared at Qu Nian with wary eyes, as if facing a formidable enemy.
Qu Nian: "..."
Alright, he should know when to stop.
He'd made his presence felt enough, reconciled with the Dog Meat, and even brought back the box he'd never understood. Today could be considered a complete success.
Let's Poisonous Woman Ren for now.
Qu Nian: "Dog Meat, come with me."
Ren Yingying: Oh dear, you've gotten so arrogant. Don't you know whose dog it is?
Then she looked at the Dog Meat, hesitated for a long time, and finally followed Qu Nian outside.
Ren Yingying's eyes widened – Dog Meat, when did you become a sucker for good looks?
But that won't work. He might like men, but he definitely doesn't like male dogs!
"Dog Meat, come back."
Dog Meat glanced back at her, but still followed Qu Nian.
It was afraid of becoming human again, so it had to work with Qu Nian to find out the truth.
Ren Yingying was saddened.
Qu Nian took my son away.
"You four, don't let Qu Nian fool you!" Ren Yingying said angrily. "But the Hua Cha is already taken, so I'm not worried. It's just that you three need to be more careful!"
Yuanyang smiled gently and remained silent.
Jinse said, "I think you are the most dangerous one."
She could sense Qu Nian's extraordinary concern for Ren Yingying.
Jinjin: "I will absolutely not be tempted by the prince's delicious food!"
Ren Yingying: "Anyway, we have to be careful. No, I have to sneak off and take a look now..."
What are you looking at?
"Of course, we're looking for the secret inside that box; otherwise, I'd recommend Qu Nian!"
As it turned out, Ren Yingying really did see Qu Nian's...