Chapter 386: My Dong, Your Qin

On a breezy afternoon, Maids moved back and forth on the terrace of the Pope Palace, continuously setting the table.

In just such an environment, Hu Liena watched helplessly as her dear teacher sat down beside Qin Jian with an air of ease.

"You all may bring my tableware over here."

She commanded as a matter of course, and the Maids skillfully placed her tableware side-by-side with Qin Jian's.

"Teacher, this..."

Hu Liena felt as if she were sitting on a pincushion, feeling completely uncomfortable all over.

How could this be?!

Her dear teacher and her man were sitting side-by-side, and she was sitting alone opposite them?

What is this? Are you two on a blind date? And you need me, the disciple, to vet him?

"Nana, don't misunderstand. Qin Jian and I used to eat like this all the time; there is no special meaning to it."

Bibi Dong smiled faintly.

Looking at her expression, which seemed as normal as ever, it really did seem like nothing.

Hu Liena narrowed her fox-like eyes.

She felt she could no longer let her teacher have her way; this feeling was exactly like encountering a formidable rival in love.

If Bibi Dong was only at the bronze level three years ago, then after three years of cultivation, she was now at least at the diamond level.

Look at this silent, flirtatious technique, look at this unflappable demeanor—she has completely upgraded...

"Teacher and Qin Jian's way of eating is truly special. Nana wants to try it too."

Hu Liena suddenly stood up and sat down beside Qin Jian: "Come, please help me move my tableware over as well."

The Maids acted with strange expressions.

Fortunately, the table was long enough for the three of them to sit on one side.

But Qin Jian now felt as if he were being roasted over a fire.

He also hadn't expected Bibi Dong to be like this after three years. Could it be said that she is worthy of being the Pope? She learns everything quickly, let alone learning how to pursue the man she likes.

Seeing Hu Liena's actions, Bibi Dong did not show any unusual expression; she even smiled lightly.

"Qin Jian, for this welcome banquet, I had them prepare the steak we ate the first time we dined together, along with your favorite black pepper sauce."

Bibi Dong's fair, jade-like hand picked up the small pot containing the black pepper sauce, helped Qin Jian spread it evenly over his steak, and said, "Taste it and see if it's better than that time."

"Better than that time?"

Qin Jian curiously cut a small piece and put it into his mouth. Immediately, the tender beef mixed with the pure yet non-pungent black pepper flavor spread through his mouth.

"Delicious!"

His eyes lit up; it was truly the first time he had eaten such high-quality steak, the first time in his past or present life.

"It is very delicious, isn't it?"

Bibi Dong smiled with some satisfaction: "I had Spirit Masters specifically raise the cattle, and the black pepper was the result of crossbreeding several different varieties, continuously adjusted for three years to get the current taste."

Qin Jian held his knife and fork in mid-air, not knowing what to say.

Hu Liena silently cut a piece of beef and stuffed it into her mouth. The taste was excellent, but she couldn't taste a thing.

"Nana, it only tastes good if you pour the black pepper sauce on it. Steak without black pepper has no Spirit."

Bibi Dong suddenly tilted her head and said to Hu Liena, who was to Qin Jian's right, finally adding: "This is what Qin Jian said."

The little fox picked up the black pepper sauce and poured it on. She looked expressionless, but in reality, she was already so aggrieved she could cry.

You can't just snatch a man like this...

You are the most noble Pope, is it really okay to fawn over a man like this?

Is it really okay to snatch your disciple's man so openly?

Where is your dignity? Where is your pride? Have they all been eaten by that thing?!

Hu Liena couldn't taste her food; she just wanted to finish eating quickly and drag Qin Jian away. If she didn't leave now, he wouldn't belong to her anymore...

"By the way, bring a bottle of Winter Sunny Wine."

Bibi Dong suddenly thought for a moment and instructed the Maid.

Alarm bells rang loudly in Hu Liena's head.

She felt that something ominous was about to happen. She especially wanted to stop Qin Jian from asking; if he asked now, he would definitely fall into her teacher's trap!

"Winter Sunny Wine?"

But Qin Jian had already asked.

Hu Liena's face fell.

Sure enough, Bibi Dong explained with a slight smile: "This is wine brewed using your purification method. I hired dozens of winemakers to adjust the flavor, and finally named it Winter Sunny Wine, signifying the warm sun of winter. Of course..."

Her eyes slowly lowered, and she said softly: "You could also think of it as... my Dong... your Qin..."

"?!!!"

This time, the little fox wasn't just dumbfounded; she had completely widened her eyes.

Could such ambiguous words really be coming from the mouth of her Pope teacher? Why does it feel so magical...

What is wrong with this world?

The little fox was completely dazed, falling into the three soul-searching questions: Who am I? Where am I...

"Winter Sunny Wine... my Dong... your Qin..."

Not to mention Hu Liena, even Qin Jian's heart was fiercely pricked.

Such romantic words coming from the mouth of an empress like Bibi Dong created such a strong sense of contrast that it easily gave one an unrealistic feeling.

"Splash..."

Amidst the slight sound of liquid, Bibi Dong poured the Winter Sunny Wine for Qin Jian and herself, the aroma of the wine overflowing.

"Nana, this wine is too strong; you'd better not drink it. I'll have them bring you a bottle of red wine."

Bibi Dong had no intention of letting Hu Liena drink the Winter Sunny Wine at all.

Although her excuse was well-chosen, Hu Liena knew immediately that she simply didn't want to share such a meaningful wine with her disciple...

Just like a man, it cannot be shared!

Hu Liena's eyes suddenly became resolute.

No matter what, even if it was her own teacher, she could not let her snatch her man!

"Teacher, Slaughter City is truly as dangerous as you said. If it weren't for Qin Jian, I might not have been able to suppress the impulses triggered by the berserk killing intent," she suddenly spoke up on her own initiative.

Bibi Dong was still thinking about how to continue drawing closer to Qin Jian, and for a moment, she failed to grasp the deeper meaning of Hu Liena's words, asking directly: "Oh? How did you manage the situation of the berserk killing intent?"

Hu Liena smoothed the hair by her ear, suddenly grabbed Qin Jian's hand, placed it in her palm, and said with a hint of charm in her eyes: "Teacher, it turns out that the relationship between a man and a woman can release killing intent. We only found out after we had done it..."

Qin Jian, Bibi Dong: "..."

Ever since they returned, Bibi Dong's attention had been fixed on Qin Jian, and it was only at this moment that she suddenly remembered there was still a little vixen eyeing him covetously.

However, there was one thing she and Hu Liena agreed on: a man cannot be yielded. So what if they were teacher and disciple?

Thus, she smiled lightly: "In an emergency, one must act according to the circumstances. It is already very fortunate that you were able to find such a method in such a perilous situation; just consider it mutual cooperation. Nana, don't take it too much to heart; after all, becoming stronger is what matters most."

Hu Liena was dumbfounded.

She had originally thought that by saying this, her dear teacher would know what an intimate and inseparable relationship she and Qin Jian already had, but how did it get deflected and turned into "mutual cooperation"?

And "don't take it too much to heart"—it sounded as if she, Hu Liena, had been forced into it against her will...

Becoming stronger is what matters most? Was doing that deed only for the sake of becoming stronger? Isn't fighting for a man the most important thing...

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(End of this chapter)