Falling in love while doing tasks [Quick Wear]

On the day of August 15th, Wuyang Town was exceptionally lively. Gouyue Tower's business was much more than usual, and there were also many more traveling merchants and foreigners coming and going.

Now that Yan Sheng is not here, Song Xu moved the account book to the first floor and keeps an eye on the lobby at all times.

Those foreign men were also pricked with needles by Lu Ya, and they had lost all their strength. At this time, they were made to stand around the lobby as a deterrent.

But it must be said that the effect was quite good. When the foreign traders who came in cursing saw the people standing around, they immediately shut up and even ate more slowly.

After Song Xu finished checking the last stack of account books, he stood up and stretched his sore shoulders, then went upstairs carrying the account books.

As I turned the corner of the stairs, I saw a familiar figure walking into the lobby out of the corner of my eye.

Song Xu paused, turned his head and found the man's identity from his memory.

Ning Zhen, one of Ning Xiong's most capable subordinates, is the commander of the secret guards who is responsible for gathering intelligence everywhere.

It seems that the news of the original owner's disappearance has finally reached Ning Xiong's ears, and he has sent people to look for him.

With slightly cold eyes, Song Xu glanced at Ning Zhen, then retracted his gaze and continued walking upstairs.

Ning Zhen had been wandering around Wuyang Town for the entire afternoon, but hadn't gotten any useful information. As soon as he reached Gouyue Tower, he felt hungry, so he decided to come in and have a good meal first.

After putting the account book back in the room, Song Xu slowly walked to the window, opened it and looked down. It was the backyard of Gou Yue Tower, where several waiters were busy serving dishes.

Song Xu supported himself on the windowsill with one hand, stood on tiptoes and jumped down, finally landing steadily on the ground.

Song Xu clapped her hands gently and turned to the kitchen. The waiters passing by all greeted her.

Song Xu stood at the kitchen door, smelling the strong smell of oil smoke. He frowned but decided not to go in.

A waiter ran in from the lobby and Song Xu called him in time.

"The middle-aged man in blue clothes and tied hair who just came in, did he order food?"

The waiter was stunned, then nodded and replied:
"That customer ordered two meat dishes, one vegetable dish and rice. What's wrong? Did Miss Ning notice anything wrong?"

"There's nothing wrong with that, but this person is considered my enemy."

"Enemies?"
The waiter immediately turned serious when he heard this, looked back at the hall, and said in a low voice:
"Don't worry, Miss Ning. I know what to do."

After saying that, the waiter chuckled and ran into the kitchen quickly.

Through the thin smoke, Song Xu watched the waiter walk up to a chef and say a few words. Then he saw the chef change to a small pot and cook the food alone without saying a word.

Song Xu: This operation looks very skillful.

Not long after, the waiter came out with a tray. There were several dishes on it that gave off an enticing aroma, and there was also a pot of wine on the side.

Song Xu glanced at it, then nodded and said softly, "Sorry to bother you, please try to be as quiet as possible."

The waiter raised his eyebrows in understanding and said in a low voice, "Don't worry, Miss Ning. I am familiar with this job. I will say that the person is drunk outside and then lock him up behind the guest room. You can deal with him later."

After saying this, the waiter held the tray steadily and ran out quickly.

It was not convenient for Song Xu to go out at this moment, so he walked to the stone table at the corner of the wall and sat down. Half of the round stone table was illuminated by the sun, and a fat tabby cat was lying on the table with its limbs stretched out to bask in the sun.

This tabby cat is the lucky cat of Gouyue Tower. It is said that it came to the door on the first day of Gouyue Tower’s opening.

At that time, Yan Shengyi thought the child looked quite well behaved, so he kept him for six or seven years.

However, when Song Xu arrived, the slender, beautiful and well-behaved kitten had grown into the cat boss of Wuyang Town. When squatting, it would be a pile, and when lying, it would be a puddle. Except when eating, it didn't like to pay attention to people.

But in front of Song Xu, this cat was quite obedient. He opened his eyes when he heard the noise, and his emerald green almond-shaped eyes shone dimly in the sunlight.

Song Xu raised his hand and gently touched its smooth and shiny back, and then heard its comfortable snoring.

*
The sun sets and the dusk is light.

The thick darkness of night had quietly fallen in the dense forest, and two figures were still moving quickly in it, one of them carrying a large bag on his back.

Not long after, the two figures finally stopped, and saw a steep cliff in front of them. They jumped down without hesitation and landed on a protruding stone platform underground. After passing through the narrow cave entrance and walking in for less than half an incense stick of time, they finally saw the guards.

A guard saw the two and shouted in surprise, "Left Protector is back! Elder Poison Doctor is back too!"

Yan Shengyi and Wu Qian walked straight inside without stopping, until they got close to the house and saw people about to rush out, then they finally stopped.

Yan Shengyi stood with his hands folded, a half-smile on his face, which made the people who were about to gather around stop in their tracks.
Well, this killer is still the same as before. Never mind. I can’t afford to offend him.

So everyone changed their target and looked at Wu Qian, but they saw that Wu Qian, who was carrying a large bag, also had a gloomy face.
What's wrong with this person? Did he take the wrong medicine? This shouldn't happen.
Everyone was puzzled, and then took two steps back in unison.
I can't afford to offend either of them, so forget it.

Wu Qian glanced at everyone's faces, and then asked sinisterly, "Where is our Right Protector? Why is he nowhere to be seen?"

Everyone looked at Yan Shengyi, then silently took two steps back.
It’s over, the two Wu kids are in trouble now.

"Sister, you are back."

Wu Liang appeared from behind the two men carrying a basket full of fruits and vegetables, with a sunny smile on his face.
"Sister Yan, long time no see."

"Yeah, long time no see."
Yan Shengyi glanced at him, smiled, and then waved to the crowd.
"Dispersed, everyone go back to your homes."

After saying that, he strode towards home, leaving behind Wu Qian with a gloomy face and Wu Liang who was smiling happily.

When I opened the door, I saw an empty little house. Even though someone cleaned it regularly, it still felt a bit empty because no one lived there.

I have been used to living in the hustle and bustle for these years, and I feel a little uncomfortable when I come back here. But when I came back this year, Yan Shengyi stood at the door and suddenly felt that even the air in this room was chilly.

He entered the room and lit the oil lamp on the table. The warm yellow light dispelled some of the chill. Yan Shengyi slowly walked to the bed and sat down, staring at the oil lamp in a daze.

I don't know how Ah Xu is doing, whether he is eating well or thinking about me. When I go back this time, I will express my feelings to Ah Xu. Ah Xu should accept me, right?

Thinking of this, Yan Shengyi seemed to see Song Xu looking at him with a smile in his eyes.

"Hey, why are you grinning all by yourself? Come over and eat."
Wu Qian slammed the door open, glared at Yan Shengyi, and said in a cold tone.

Yan Sheng also stopped smiling and rolled his eyes at her.
"Why, you're embarrassed by Wu Liang and you come to me to find fault?"

"Oh, I'm just worried that our Left Protector hasn't eaten for a whole day. What if he starves to death? I don't want to collect your body."
Wu Qian also rolled his eyes and turned away.

Yan Shengyi closed the door and followed her.
"You just hope that bad things will happen to me, right? Don't forget how you got the good life you've had in the past few years."

"I know, I know. It's all thanks to the Left Protector."

Wu Qian shook his hands and shouted loudly, his face full of unhappiness, especially when he saw Wu Liang standing at the door, his face became even uglier.

Wu Liang smiled obediently, revealing two shallow dimples.
"Sister, Sister Yan."

Wu Qian strode into the room without even looking at him.

Yan Sheng also responded and asked him:
"Has the leader come out of seclusion?"

Wu Liang shook his head.
"He came out once not long ago, but he went back into seclusion the next day."

Yan Shengyi was not surprised at all, and turned to ask him: "You are very brave. After all, Xu Ren has been the right protector for many years. You took the initiative to accept the mission to kill him. Do you think your life is too long?"

"It's all right. I'm sure of it. Besides, he has violated the rules of the church, and he will be punished sooner or later."
Wu Liang smiled, his face full of youthfulness.

"By the way, Sister Yan, there has been some movement in the Wulin Alliance recently. I heard that the granddaughter of that old man Ning Xiong seems to have gone missing."

"Ning Xiong's granddaughter? Why haven't I heard of this person before?"
Yan Shengyi walked into the house with him and sat down directly at the table.

Wu Liang: "Because this man has been hidden in the dark by Ning Xiong, it is not an exaggeration to say that he is the sharpest sword in his hand. If it weren't for the recent rumors from Ning Xiong, our people might not be able to find out."

Yan Shengyi poured himself a cup of tea, took a sip, and asked:
"Do you know what it's called?"

Wu Liang frowned, thought about it carefully, and said:
"It seems to be called Ning Xu."

(End of this chapter)