"That Lin Xiao, he's infuriating!"
Ye Lingling didn't catch up to Lin Xiao, stopping breathlessly. With a bit of annoyance, she sat on the swing, swaying back and forth.
She wore sandals, her slender feet encased in thin cotton socks, vaguely revealing a hint of pink flesh.
As Ye Lingling swung, her rounded toes inside the white socks curled upward, carrying a fierce intent, as if someone stood before her, whom she wanted to poke to death with her toes.
"Poke you in the mouth! So you can't even spit it out!"
"Stuff your mouth full! Stupid Lin Xiao!"
She muttered softly, full of resentment.
Dugu Yan crossed her arms, saying with feigned seriousness, "Lingling, you're really something."
"Lin Xiao says you're a treasure!"
Ye Lingling said indignantly, "Sister Yanyan, whose side are you on? Are you teaming up with Lin Xiao to bully me too!"
Dugu Yan sighed, saying something out of the blue.
"If only Aunt Qingxian could play the game for you."
Ye Lingling: ?
Dugu Yan patted her head, comforting her, "It's okay, Lingling, you know how to eat and sleep, and you even run home when it rains. Whoever marries you in the future will have the greatest blessing!"
Ye Lingling's foot flew out.
"I'll let you have a taste first!"
...
In the afternoon.
A notification suddenly came from outside the Ye Residence.
"Crown Prince requests an audience!"
Lin Xiao was currently helping Ye Qingxian organize her thesis on hybrid breeding, which was to be published to help more people know about Ye Qingxian's achievements.
The two had already discussed it.
When the time came, they would hand over the Hybrid Rice and Potato to Ning Fengzhi for promotion. Lin Xiao instructed him to say that it was Ye Qingxian's achievement, to see if they could harvest a large amount of faith.
Of course.
Even if they harvested a large amount of faith, it would be useless in the early stages. It would probably only be useful when they reached level 99 Demigod, just one step away from level 100.
But that was fine, faith also needed a process of accumulation, so there was no need to rush.
At this moment, they heard the notification from outside.
Lin Xiao and Ye Qingxian exchanged glances.
She didn't know what the Crown Prince was here for.
Ye Qingxian frowned slightly and said, "I'll go take a look. What's going on?"
Lin Xiao nodded, "I'll go with you."
...
At the entrance of the Ye Residence.
Qian Renxue waited quietly, seemingly in a good mood, and didn't show any impatience despite waiting for a long time.
With a "creak," the gate opened.
A woman dressed in white, with a white veil covering her face, walked out, radiating an otherworldly aura, followed by a handsome young man with Red Maple colored hair.
Qian Renxue smiled gently and bowed, "Greetings, Ye Family Head."
Then, she looked at Lin Xiao and said amiably, "Brother Lin Xiao, long time no see."
Lin Xiao: "..."
In fact, he had encountered Qian Renxue on the street many times, but each time Lin Xiao pretended not to see her and quickly left when he saw her coming.
Ye Qingxian asked, "Crown Prince, what brings you to my humble abode? Is there some illness troubling you? Or do you want me to treat someone?"
Qian Renxue shook her head, her gaze shifting directly to Lin Xiao, and said bluntly, "Brother Lin Xiao, I'm here to see you."
The gentle smile on her face disappeared, replaced by a serious expression, and she said earnestly, "Brother Lin Xiao, I heard that you and Ma Hongjun are childhood friends?"
"Some time ago, Ma Hongjun fell into depravity. I sent you a letter inviting you to come, but you refused due to other matters. Now, Ma Hongjun has been rescued..."
Qian Renxue paused deliberately, and said suspiciously, "I wonder, Brother Lin Xiao, what is your relationship with Ma Hongjun?"
"Irrelevant!"
Before Lin Xiao could speak, Ye Qingxian's expression suddenly turned cold, completely disregarding Qian Renxue's status as Crown Prince, and said icily, "Is Your Highness suspecting my disciple?"
"If there is no evidence, please leave!"
Qian Renxue sighed, "I am not suspecting Brother Lin Xiao. After all, I have known Brother Lin Xiao for six years. How could I not know his character?"
"His character is as lofty and unyielding as pine and cypress, and he would never do anything to protect a Fallen One."
"But Ma Hongjun is, after all, related to you, Lin Xiao. Moreover, when I captured him, he told me many things about you..."
Qian Renxue stopped there, piquing Lin Xiao's interest.
Then, she looked at Lin Xiao with sincerity.
"The Fallen One escaped from my residence, and now there are many rumors outside. Some even say that I deliberately let the Fallen One go."
"Lin Xiao, I hope you can cooperate with me in investigating this matter."
"Really troubling you!"
After saying that, Qian Renxue waited for Lin Xiao's reply.
She secretly felt pleased with herself, the reason she found Lin Xiao was perfect. Whether it was to clear her suspicion or to find out what information Ma Hongjun had revealed to her.
Lin Xiao would not refuse this invitation.
This was an upright and aboveboard scheme! She wanted to take this opportunity to understand Lin Xiao more deeply and thoroughly!
Lin Xiao was still hesitant.
Qian Renxue said lightly.
"Ma Hongjun said a lot about your childhood, Lin Xiao. I didn't expect you to have such a rough past? Brother Lin Xiao, you should believe that I have no malice towards you."
Lin Xiao's expression finally changed.
Damn it, so that's why Qian Renxue's attitude towards him was so strange! It turned out the problem was with Ma Hongjun!
"Time?"
"There's no time like the present."
"Okay."
Lin Xiao turned to look at Ye Qingxian, "Aunt Qingxian, I'll be back later."
Ye Qingxian pondered for a moment.
She nodded slightly and instructed:
"Remember, in Heaven Dou City, with Aunt Ye here, no one can do anything to you!"
Lin Xiao felt a warmth in his heart and nodded heavily.
He had to figure out how deeply Qian Renxue understood him, and what information Ma Hongjun, that big mouth, had leaked.
As for safety...
He didn't need to worry about that now.
Firstly, Ye Qingxian watched him go to the Crown Prince Residence, and secondly, Lin Xiao felt that Qian Renxue's attitude towards him was very subtle... even a little strange.
How did it feel...
Was she trying to please him? ...
Lin Xiao arrived at the Crown Prince Residence with Qian Renxue.
The banquet had already been prepared.
In the waterside pavilion, there was a small table with a pot of wine and some snacks on it.
"From the end of summer to the beginning of autumn, when the plums are ripe."
"Lin Xiao, you must try the fresh Green Plum Wine!"
Qian Renxue walked briskly ahead.
The atmosphere suddenly relaxed, as if there was no intention to inquire about Ma Hongjun at all, giving Lin Xiao the illusion of being tricked.
Lin Xiao: ??? What the hell is this Green Plum Wine!
Are you going to discuss the affairs of the world with me later? Are you going to say, "The heroes of the world are only you and Xue'er"? The two sat down.
Qian Renxue suddenly leaned in eagerly, anticipating, "I've been waiting for this day for a long time!"
This birdman's eyes are as hot as if she wants to eat him! Suddenly, Lin Xiao felt a chill down his spine.
Too late for regrets!
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