Li Xin brought the prepared cold dishes to the table first, the peanuts emitted a fragrant smell and looked very glossy, the light salt was sprinkled like art, and the ham was all evenly sliced, with beautiful textures, “The main dish will take another half hour, you can have some appetizers first, today there are a few new dishes you haven’t tried before.”

Kathy also looked with full anticipation, “You really plan to join the Gourmet Association huh,” she said, glancing at the obedient Justin in the nest, “Using this spiritual creature as a messenger is actually quite inconvenient, it’s slow, can’t fly, not to mention traversing the Spirit Realm, safety is also poor, do you want to switch?”

Justin in the nest immediately perked up his ears, if someone else looked at him, he would tear this woman’s face apart. Who does she look down on? Lord Justin has confronted the Greedy Angel before, you know.

Li Xin shook his head, “Just make do, I’ve had him for a long time.”

Lin Fei came downstairs, followed by Xueyin who was pouting and full of defiance, it seemed like the mother and daughter had another fight upstairs.

“What happened, you were fine just a moment ago.”

“The little girl is going through her rebellious phase.”

Kathy and Lin Fei exchanged a smile, the rebellious phase, such a distant memory, “Ah Xin is going to cook a few new dishes today that we haven’t had before.”

“This kid always saves the best stuff for you,” Lin Fei said a bit jealously.

“Isn’t he eyeing my few bits and pieces of wealth, that’s all I’m good for.” Kathy laughed.

“You’ve got a good eye,” Lin Fei chimed in.

“What are you talking about, honest and reliable people like me are hard to find in Dao Yuan!” Li Xin said, waving a big knife in the kitchen.

“Women are talking, don’t interrupt, just cook, I’m hungry.”

“Ah Xin did well, I heard he solved a big case just after joining Shadow Owl, Dean Chen over at Canon Law School is very pleased with him, says he’s made a contribution, that Dean Chen Rutang doesn’t easily praise people.” Kathy said with a laugh.

“Oh, since he’s this good, has he found someone suitable to bring back for us to see, Ah Xin, you don’t have much time left, once I step in, you’ll have no choice,” Lin Fei asked.

“Aye, Aunt Fei, I’m just settling in, don’t listen to Sister Kathy, she’s just here for free meals, Shadow Owl and Canon Law School only stand on her behalf, what could a rookie like me stir up, it’s all relationships.” Li Xin was anxiously defending himself, almost breaking his voice.

Lin Fei still acknowledged Li Xin’s explanation, looking at Kathy, “It’s been a while, do you have someone suitable?”

Kathy smiled cunningly, glancing at Li Xin, “I’ve already shortlisted five candidates, they are interested too, preparing photos now.”

Li Xin rolled his eyes, realizing for the first time that Hex-Tech also has unnecessary elements.

“Gotta hand it to you, are there any materials, is the background good, from Canon Law School, have you checked their history, let me see first.”

Seeing Lin Fei’s eager expression, Kathy couldn’t help but laugh, Li Xin’s old face was downcast, “Let’s eat, don’t talk while eating or sleeping, it’s not tasty if it’s cold.”

Looking at Li Xin, the three couldn’t help but burst into laughter, Li Xin really couldn’t smile, experiencing it once in a previous life, only to have it happen again in this one.

A warm and lively luncheon, Echo was the happiest, rare to have a meal where no one mentioned her studies, suddenly some enlightenment, the smile wouldn’t vanish, it’d just shift.

Sure enough, after the meal, Echo was sent off to preview next week’s lessons. Seeing Ah Xin’s suppressed laughter, Echo protested solemnly, doing homework she could reluctantly understand, but why preview, what’s the teacher for if you prepare?

Watching Lin Fei’s eyes searching for the board, Echo obediently went upstairs, with Lin Fei warning to close the door properly, no slacking off, she’d inspect.

Lin Fei responsible for clearing the table and kitchen, while Li Xin and Kathy could leisurely enjoy an afternoon tea.

The tea was brought by Kathy, as were the tea sets.

Exquisite tea sets were part of afternoon tea, the cups pleasing to the eye, the aroma of tea refreshing, Kathy always knew how to enjoy life.

“Sister Kathy, does the case I submitted have any developments, it might be some organization conducting resurrection trials, possibly related to the Grim Reaper or some old gods.” Li Xin asked.

“What case?” Kathy put down her teacup, puzzled.

Li Xin shrugged helplessly, his own shallowness shown through, how could a mere Night Patrolman’s case find its way to Cardinal Hall’s Secretary’s desk. The Moon God’s Court governs not only Dragon Capital but the entire Li Long United Kingdom and even oversees various overseas incidents, Kathy assists the Red-robed Archbishop and is equally busy.

“Encountered a problem?” Kathy asked.

“Nothing much, minor issue, all resolved.” Li Xin smiled bitterly.

Kathy nodded, “Dean Chen doesn’t easily praise people, your performance in the Canon Law School is quite impressive, how did you get involved with the Celestial Principle School?”

“Purely coincidental, had some interactions while in Hedan, got along quite well.” Li Xin said, “How does the Church Court view the Celestial Principle School?”

Kathy took a sip of tea, glanced at the distance, “Hard to say, currently still in a cooperative relationship, Night Patrol’s development in Hedan isn’t going smoothly, Earth Church’s roots are solid, too complicated to explain. You keep in touch with the Celestial Principle School for now, but don’t get too close.”

Li Xin smirked, “How do I gauge this?”

“You’re doing well now, don’t make overt headlines, other than that, nothing much to worry about.” Kathy said, believing Li Xin was smart enough to understand.

“Sister Kathy, any new developments with the Wish Book, is the Church Court interested in it?”

“Are you interested in it?”

Li Xin smiled, looking outside, happily said, “Who wouldn’t be interested in a Secret Item that can fulfill any wish?”

Kathy also smiled, exuding the innate elegance and composure of a Little Rich Lady, “That’s exaggerated talk, all Secret Items in Dao Yuan must adhere to the Hidden Laws, follow the Sixth Epoch’s Golden Laws, the strength of Hidden Power and its required cost are proportional, if it seems cost-free, then the cost is even greater, there’s always gossip that the Wish Book has no special conditions for use, often implying the most dangerous requirement. Of course, the Church Court is interested in such level of Secret Items, a special department has already gone to the Netherworld Sea.”

Li Xin nodded, the dispatch of Church Court personnel meant the credibility of the Wish Book’s existence increased.

Kathy watched Li Xin pondering, slowly setting down her cup, suddenly said, “Ah Xin, people can invest their hopes in many things, but not on other people. Since leaving Hedan, some matters and people are meant to stay in the past, you’re still young, even I will forget with time.”

Li Xin looked at Kathy, a hint of nostalgia on his face then some relief, “Thought it was a fleeting joy, didn’t expect the aftermath to be so profound, Sister Kathy, actually we don’t need to force ourselves to forget, though there’s pain, at least this world has people remembering them.”

The sought-after Secretary of the Moon God’s Court momentarily lost in thought, slowly turning his head to gaze far away, “Should I mention it to Lin Fei?”

“Forget it, nothing much to say, if organizing these things can bring her peace, it’s alright.” Li Xin said.

In the afternoon, Kathy rescued Echo, the two played Beast Chess together, Kathy didn’t stay overnight, as a Secretary the weekend wasn’t hers either…

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