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Chapter 482 Who is less anxious than who?

Not long after, the man came back in a hurry, carrying baskets full of food. He then deftly placed the prepared food on the table one by one.

The table was filled with all kinds of delicious food, including crispy and tasty peanuts, several plates of exquisite side dishes, temptingly colored candies and honey dumplings, preserved eggs with unique flavor, golden and crispy fried fish, and the sweet and juicy honeydew melon. Of course, what caught Ajing's eyes the most was the steaming, fragrant winter melon meatball soup, which was her favorite.

This table full of delicacies could be called a luxurious feast. Ah Jing was a little confused when he saw the sumptuous scene in front of him. He kept wondering, "What are they up to? They are making such a big scene. Are they planning something else?" But he couldn't show it on his face. He could only pretend to be calm and exchanged meaningful glances with Cheng Mu.

Cheng Mu looked at A Jing and the man with amusement, and then he began to help set the table with his hands and feet. While setting the table, he said to A Jing: "Isn't this your favorite dish? Come and try my brother's cooking."

The woman also greeted them enthusiastically: "Come and try it, see if it suits your taste." Ah Jing listened and scooped up a spoonful of winter melon meatball soup and took a sip. Wow, the delicious taste instantly spread on the tip of her tongue. She picked up another meatball and put it in her mouth to chew. But while eating the meatball, Ah Jing suddenly had an idea in her mind, thinking secretly: Could this be made of some strange meat? After all, this place is weird, who knows if these people will have any bad intentions.

The man seemed to see through Ajing's thoughts and quickly explained: "This is top-quality pork, very tender, you can eat it without worry."

Ajing raised his head and looked at Cheng Mu, his eyes full of disquiet. After all, he had heard that those places where scammers and bad guys often appeared, such as certain inns, might not be the normal meat that ordinary people could enjoy. Who knows, there might be some tricks hidden there.

Seeing this, Cheng Mu gave Ajing a look that made her feel at ease.

After receiving the signal, Ajing felt relieved and continued eating.

After tasting it, he found that the meatballs were tender and delicious, and the soup was also particularly fresh and tasty. Ajing couldn't help but eat a few more meatballs and drink several spoonfuls of soup, thinking in his heart that the cooking skills were really amazing.

The elder brother smiled and turned around to take out four or five bottles of orange juice from the house. They were all in glass bottles with tightly sealed mouths. The orange color shone through the glass bottles, looking like it was freshly squeezed, and there was a fresh fruity aroma.

When Ah Jing saw the orange juice, her eyes lit up and she was so happy. She couldn't wait to open a bottle, tilted her head back and drank it down. She looked like a simple and innocent little girl who had no defenses against others. As soon as the orange juice entered her mouth, the delicious taste exploded on her taste buds. Ah Jing felt that it was full of the sweetness of oranges and tasted very good.

Cheng Mu, who was watching Ajing's expression, also started laughing, and then he opened a bottle of orange juice and started drinking it, enjoying it to his heart's content. For a moment, both of them put aside their doubts and enjoyed the food to their heart's content, eating happily and drinking freely, as if they were just here as guests and gathering with friends. Ajing slapped her head in her heart, and the smile on her face instantly disappeared. She said with annoyance, "It's over, it's over. I was so busy eating and drinking here that I forgot about the important things! We don't look like we're here to investigate a case at all. It's more like we're here to meet friends and have a good time." As she spoke, she frowned and secretly looked at the two of them, feeling more and more strange in her heart.

"Look at these two people. They don't seem to be in a hurry to do some real work. They don't even ask us what to give in exchange for their help, nor do they mention those weird things. It's really hard to find any fault with them. And it seems that they don't want anything from us, which makes us feel even more uneasy." Ajing muttered to himself.

Cheng Mu's mind was actually like a mirror, and he naturally knew that there must be something fishy going on, but it was not the time to reveal it completely yet. He and A Jing looked at each other, and they understood each other tacitly. Neither of them expressed their thoughts, and they still maintained their relaxed and comfortable appearance, continuing to deal with the two of them, waiting for the other party to reveal a flaw so that they could find out the truth behind it.

Well, I thought those two would not be able to hold back and would reveal some clues, but I didn't expect them to be like nothing happened and not in a hurry at all. Instead, Ajing gradually lost his patience due to this seemingly calm but undercurrent atmosphere.

Ajing was worried in his heart, thinking that he must not lose his temper. If he spoke rashly, he might reveal his purpose and background.

She turned her head to look at Cheng Mu, and seeing that Cheng Mu was still calm and unhurried, Ajing simply shut her mouth, thinking that Cheng Mu was there anyway, he was always steady, and it would be right to follow his pace.

As a result, after half a day, the other party was not in a hurry to ask for the most basic thing, such as the name, and they had not yet introduced themselves. Ah Jing and Cheng Mu were naturally in no hurry to introduce themselves. After all, if they introduced their real names, what if the Crane Temple had heard of Cheng Mu's name in Zhaoxing Hall? That would be a rip-off; if they gave a fake name, it was unnecessary. Not to mention whether the other party had the means to verify the authenticity, in the current situation, the other party might have already figured it out. It was better to continue to waste time and see what the other party would do next.

It was Cheng Mu who first broke the somewhat stalemated silence. With a polite smile on his face and a hint of politeness in his tone, he said, "Hey, we've been bothering you here for half a day. Will we disturb your rest? We're not in a hurry. We just came here to take a look."

Who knew that after hearing this, the other party seemed even less anxious. The woman still had a gentle smile on her face and said softly: "It's good that you don't have to worry. Is this your first time in Fenghua City?" Hearing this, A Jing hurriedly nodded and responded: "Yes, we are not very familiar with Fenghua City."

The woman nodded slightly and continued, "Don't worry, you can take your time to look around Fenghua City. The scenery here is quite beautiful at this time of year, but it will be cold in a few days, and it may snow or hail. By then, you may not even want to go out to see the city." The man also nodded in agreement and said repeatedly, "Yes, yes, we are here, don't worry, just look around first."

Seeing this, Cheng Mu thought the time was right, so he asked, "May I ask the names of the elder brother and sister-in-law? We have been chatting for so long, but I still don't know how to address you two." The elder brother laughed and then said slowly...