Chapter 256: Chapter 256: Miss Mo

Huangfu Jingchen didn’t expect her to come to him for this matter. He didn’t even care about ninety-nine taels, so why would he mind one tael? However, since Miss Mo had come all the way to deliver it, he naturally couldn’t refuse. He reached out to take it and said, “I left in a hurry and forgot. Thank you, Boss Mo, for personally delivering it.”

Miss Mo laughed and said, “Fortunately, there aren’t many customers like you. Otherwise, I would have to frequently show my face. But, dear brother, you’ve broken my four-year routine, so shouldn’t you treat me to a meal as compensation?”

Everyone looked at Huangfu Jingchen with a sympathetic gaze.

Just say that being rich attracts attention, right?

Ninety-nine taels to buy ninety-nine flowers wasn’t a big deal, but sending back one tael to ask someone to treat her to a meal!

A meal is more expensive than one tael, right?

Huangfu Jingchen felt slightly displeased.

It wasn’t about being stingy with silver, but he was waiting for a Shadow Pavilion disciple and had no time to treat someone to a meal. Especially since he and Miss Mo were strangers before, only meeting because of buying flowers, they had a seller and customer relationship.

Such a relationship didn’t warrant treating someone to a meal.

Huangfu Jingchen intended to refuse, but hearing everyone’s discussion about Miss Mo, he felt she was pitiful for losing her husband, being coveted by others, and now being treated as a monster.

He took out another ingot of silver and said, “I hope Boss Mo can understand, I can’t leave now. Please go eat on your own, it’s on me!”

In this county, ten taels for a meal in a restaurant was considered luxurious and extravagant.

Initially, everyone thought the young man wasn’t too foolish for refusing, but seeing him take out more silver, their impressions changed. How wealthy was this young man? Previously, he gave ten taels to Old Li at the bun shop for Huang Anshun’s three years of buns, and now he was taking out ten taels to treat Miss Mo to a meal?

Miss Mo gently covered her mouth with a smile, her fair fingers adorned with brightly colored nail polish from flower juice, looking very noticeable. Her brows and eyes were full of cheer, extremely charming yet not at all vulgar. She said, “The way you say it, inviting someone to a meal means going yourself, not just handing over silver, what kind of invitation is that?”

“I have other matters to attend to!” Huangfu Jingchen restrained his temper.

His heart was full of anxiety; he had no intention of entangling with Miss Mo, but his good upbringing from a young age prevented him from easily speaking harsh words.

Miss Mo sulkily pouted, saying, “Since you won’t come, take back your silver. It’s like I can’t afford a meal myself! I was going to tell you about the person who asked me to raise the price, but it seems you’re not interested, making me come here for nothing!”

Huangfu Jingchen was taken aback and quickly said, “Boss Mo, I’ve changed my mind. Where would you like to eat? My treat!”

Miss Mo smiled charmingly, “That’s more like it. Since we’re eating, let’s go to Wangsong Building!”

A series of gasps followed; this Wangsong Building must be the best restaurant in the entire county.

However, Huangfu Jingchen didn’t mind. At this moment, never mind Wangsong Building, even if the most expensive restaurant in the Capital City moved to Yanglu County, he would still invite. As long as he could get a clue about the Shadow Pavilion disciple, enabling him to find the Holy Doctor and cure Wenjin, not to mention money, he was willing to pay any price!

As Huangfu Jingchen and Miss Mo walked away one after the other, people started gossiping again: “Is this young man foolish? Miss Mo isn’t a good person, deceived once and now a second time.”

“Do you think Miss Mo gave this young man some Seductive Soup? Otherwise, even a fool wouldn’t spend ninety-nine taels on ninety-nine flowers!”

“And, just now, this young man clearly refused to treat for a meal, yet suddenly agreed. Do you think Miss Mo used some sorcery?”

“Better stay away from that woman, her methods are too strong!”

“It’s a pity for the young man, who knows how badly he’ll be taken advantage of!”

…

By this time, Miss Mo and Huangfu Jingchen were far off.

Miss Mo turned her head and said, “They say you’ll be terribly tricked by me!”

Huangfu Jingchen’s expression didn’t change at all, his voice remained calm, “Tell me what I want to know, and you can trick me as you wish!”

Miss Mo gave him a surprised look, “Just for the person who asked me to raise the price?”

As they spoke, they arrived at Wangsong Building.

Miss Mo walked gracefully inside, and the shopkeeper, seeing her, even took half a step back.

Miss Mo raised her eyebrows, her voice laced with sarcasm: “What, afraid I can’t afford to eat?”

The shopkeeper accompanied her with a smile, “So it’s Miss Mo, you haven’t visited in a long time!”

Miss Mo hmphed and ignored the shopkeeper, walking in with familiarity. The shopkeeper followed, and Miss Mo asked him, “Is my previous elegant room available?”

The shopkeeper replied with a smile, “Yes, it’s open, just right!”

The shopkeeper led them to the rightmost room on the second floor. It was a bit secluded but very quiet, with decor that was quite elegant. Miss Mo ordered a high-quality meal and dismissed the shopkeeper.

Huangfu Jingchen watched her, noting how she spoke and acted as if she was at home. The shopkeeper was clearly wary of her, and even the shopkeeper didn’t show up.

It seemed that although Miss Mo hadn’t shown her face in the city for four years, her legend still remained!

Once seated, Huangfu Jingchen asked, “The person who told you to raise the price, who is it?”

Miss Mo cast a sly glance his way, her eyes carrying a playful look, her voice filled with delicate charm, “What’s the rush?”

“Lives are at stake, how can I not be anxious?”

Miss Mo blinked her eyes and said, “Oh, it’s a matter of life and death! But I’m forgetful, especially when I’m hungry. I might even forget my own surname. Would you trust what I say now?”

Huangfu Jingchen knew she wasn’t willing to talk. Since he had already come here, he had chosen to trust her. If she didn’t want to speak, he could only wait.

Soon, the dishes were served, a table of exquisite cuisine.

Miss Mo picked up her chopsticks and took a bite, praise spilling from her lips, “Not bad, still the taste from four years ago!” She looked at Huangfu Jingchen, “Why aren’t you eating?”

At this moment, Huangfu Jingchen didn’t have an appetite, “I’m not hungry!”

Unfazed, Miss Mo continued to eat, finishing her meal. She wiped her mouth and leisurely asked, “Who told you to buy ninety-nine flowers and handed them out at the market?”

Huangfu Jingchen replied, “A friend.”

“Did he tell you the purpose of giving them out?”

Huangfu Jingchen said, “Of course, but how does Boss Mo know?”

Miss Mo smiled lightly, “What kind of information do you want to buy? Better tell me. Different information comes with different prices, so I can give you an estimate!”

Huangfu Jingchen was taken aback, sharply raising his eyes to look at Miss Mo.

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