Chapter 109: 104 Substitution

Zhang Rongfang sat in his seat, surrounded by people coming and going, everyone exchanging documents with each other.

Yet, his table was empty.

He didn’t mind; in this inner circle, his conditions were considered low, and he wasn’t proactive, so naturally, few would give him a document.

Of course, a document only indicated a willingness to interact, not a commitment to a relationship.

While sitting, he simply closed his eyes and began practicing the Void Observation Skill.

Pa.

Suddenly, a document landed in front of him.

Zhang Rongfang opened his eyes in surprise, noticing a pink document had appeared in front of him.

Before he could question it, pa, yet another document was delivered.

Either none, or now two came at once?

Zhang Rongfang felt puzzled, watching the document bearer silently nod at him before turning away.

He reached out to pick up the first document.

A line was clearly written on it.

’If you know the bell tune of the Bright Tower, wish for the flowers by the west railing last night.’ — Xie Wen.

’What’s that supposed to mean?’

Holding the document, Zhang Rongfang flipped through it, unable to make sense of it.

All he could understand was that a woman named Xie Wen sent him this document, clearly interested in him and wanting to meet.

But what was the meaning behind the attached poem?

Setting down the document, he picked up the other one.

Unfolding it.

’I haven’t eaten meat for a month, why am I still gaining weight from just drinking water?!’ — Wanyan Road.

“….”

Zhang Rongfang didn’t expect to encounter Wanyan Road, the young miss, here.

“It even rhymes?” He read through it, sensing it was like poetry, but….. compared to the previous lady, there was a clear difference…

Though the previous one wasn’t all that great either….

He chuckled, shaking his head.

Zhang Rongfang tossed both documents aside.

He never intended to look for a wife, so naturally, he wouldn’t accept any documents.

In fact, receiving documents in the inner circle was already unexpected.

His attention now was fully focused on that mysterious piece.

Finding the missing part of the statue was his top priority at this time.

He planned to later ask Qingsu, Chi Xia, and Zhao Tianming at the Golden Wing Pavilion.

Those three had been at the pavilion for years, with broad knowledge and perhaps knowing some inside information.

“Brother Zhang!” Suddenly, Li Huoyun’s voice quietly approached from the side.

Zhang Rongfang turned to see Li Huoyun had somehow come to his table side.

With so many people here, coming and going, he truly hadn’t noticed Li Huoyun’s arrival.

“?? What’s up?” He looked at him.

“I came to see how you’re doing?” Li Huoyun glanced at the table.

Seeing two documents on it, he immediately relaxed, showing a smile.

“Not bad, you’ve done well, Brother!”

Zhang Rongfang smiled slightly. He didn’t plan to pursue any of them; what results were there?

Despite rejecting Li Huoyun numerous times for running around on his behalf, it was still futile, so he decided not to talk much this time.

These days, lacking descendants was the greatest concern for every person and family.

So Li Huoyun wanted the best for him, and he understood.

“Since you have an engagement, I’ll take my leave then? I’m also hehehe….” Li Huoyun flashed a knowing smile.

Then, before Zhang Rongfang could reply, he turned and dashed off.

Zhang Rongfang was speechless, watching him swiftly vanishing into the crowd, leaving no trace.

He stood up and left his spot.

Suddenly, from a distance ahead on the right, in a small cabin room, three robust maidservants were strenuously rolling a massive sphere out of the room.

Poof.

The sphere struck the table corner, denting its surface, then bounced off, flipping the table over.

A burst of laughter erupted around them.

Many dared not laugh openly, merely lowering their heads to suppress it.

But the top circle, with similar backgrounds, had no qualms about expressions. No one feared anyone else.

The sphere raised its head, revealing an expressionless face. It was indeed Wanyan Road.

Watching her slightly clenched chubby hand and the fleeting gleam in her eyes, Zhang Rongfang recalled the words on the document.

Suddenly, he realized those words held another excuse for inquiry; Wanyan Road’s true intention was just hoping he would accept the invitation.

He watched a passing noblewoman deliberately cover her nose and mouth with a silk scarf in disdain as she hurried past Wanyan Road.

Zhang Rongfang sighed inwardly.

After all, it’s merely a meal.

He casually picked up Wanyan Road’s document, tore it in half, and wrote upon it: Chat over dinner.

Once the document is received, if agreed, half needs to be torn and returned by the attendants.

Soon, the torn document was returned to Wanyan Road’s table.

Pa.

The document was delicately placed on the table, immediately drawing the attention of Wanyan Road and her attendants.

Wanyan Road’s eyes widened, staring at the returned document, momentarily speechless.

“My lady! Someone really chose you!”

A side attendant showed a mix of shock and happiness.

The surrounding stewards and guards revealed surprised expressions.

Considering Wanyan Road’s weight, even someone seeking wealth dared not choose her, fearing they might be crushed during the night.

Unexpectedly, someone truly chose her now.

There are no secrets to surprise.

Not to mention someone as conspicuous as Wanyan Road. Plus, half of the document was also delivered by the attendants.

Thus, within minutes, the entire inner circle knew someone chose Wanyan Road.

And the one who chose her quickly had their details leaked.

The crowd at the venue gradually dispersed, groups departing by car or walking together.

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