Chapter 1865

"That's good."

Li Ruanyu checked the time.

"Alright, it's already getting late. Let's hurry up and take a bath — in a bit we still need to go to your side to meet a few sisters."

"Okay."

The two embraced and entered the bathroom beside them.

Li Ruanyu's bathroom had been renovated — the inside was entirely white jade stone, somewhat similar in material to the Carefree Spring.

This place was essentially a small private bathing pool, quite luxurious.

Although it lacked the Carefree Spring's enhancement, as a standalone bathroom, the specifications were still very high.

Zhao Chi said, "Sister, why don't we just go soak in the Carefree Spring at my place? Why bother bathing here?"

Li Ruanyu laughed and said, "Right now you're a complete mess, covered in filth all over. If Gu Qing and the others see you like that, they'll laugh at me. Let me wash you clean first, then we'll head to your place. It's also time I properly got to know them."

Zhao Chi suddenly felt a little nervous.

Li Ruanyu and Gu Qing were actually somewhat alike.

Both appeared gentle on the surface, but inwardly were very strong-willed.

He wondered if those two she-tigers would clash when they met.

Probably not…

They were both very mature in how they conducted themselves. Gu Qing had previously held Li Ruanyu in high regard too — the only question was whether Li Ruanyu would take a favorable impression of Gu Qing.

After all, Li Ruanyu seemed more dignified and proper, whereas Gu Qing… was very improper.

Hopefully they'd get along peacefully…

"Zhao Chi, what are you standing there dazed for? Come in, let me wash you clean."

"Oh, alright."

Really very similar to Gu Qing.

Both were the older-sister type of woman.

Gentle, good at taking care of people.

Not bad at all.

Soon, the two finished washing and were dressed neatly.

Li Ruanyu said, "I'll step away for a moment — it won't take long. Can you wait here for me?"

"Oh, sure."

"I'll be back soon, then we'll head to your territory together."

With that, Li Ruanyu vanished.

Zhao Chi sat on the sofa, savoring the pure-white beauty from moments ago.

Gu Qing and the others didn't yet know Li Ruanyu was coming — should he give them a heads-up?

Zhao Chi opened the system and contacted Gu Qing.

Zhao Chi 【Gu Qing, Li Ruanyu will be coming over in a bit to meet you all】

Gu Qing 【Oh, really? Sister Ruanyu coming over is a big deal — I'll get ready to host her】

Zhao Chi 【It's fine, no need to make a big fuss】

Gu Qing 【After all, it's her first visit. We should still prepare a bit to show we value her. Don't worry about it, my lord — just leave everything to me】

Zhao Chi 【Alright, then I'll leave it to you】

Gu Qing 【Mm, don't worry】

He closed the system.

It seemed Gu Qing was quite welcoming toward Li Ruanyu.

At the very beginning, Gu Qing had always had designs on Li Ruanyu — back then it was because Li Ruanyu was very powerful, and if she could be won over, she would be an extremely strong aid for Zhao Chi.

But later, when Li Ruanyu gave Zhao Chi a World Stone — and an unregistered one at that — Gu Qing's view of her turned much more positive.

After all, that signified Li Ruanyu's feelings for Zhao Chi were genuine, and Gu Qing accepted her completely in an instant.

Now it remained to be seen what attitude Li Ruanyu would take toward Gu Qing and the others.

However, setting aside female rivalry, Gu Qing and the others were actually very perfect women.

Zhao Chi was very satisfied with them.

In theory, Li Ruanyu shouldn't harbor any hostility or disgust toward them either.

She should like them too.

Hopefully so…

Zhao Chi was thinking when he heard a knock at the door.

Knock knock knock!

Who was it?

If it were Li Ruanyu coming back, she would have pushed the door open — she wouldn't knock.

Outside the door was her subordinate.

Should he open it?

Zhao Chi hesitated.

But he only hesitated for a second before getting up to open the door.

Since even Li Ruanyu was Zhao Chi's woman, her subordinates would find out soon enough — just open the door.

Outside the door was a dewy, fresh-looking woman.

In her hands she carried a large serving tray, laden with abundant food that smelled quite good.

Here to deliver breakfast?

Zhao Chi had seen this woman before — she was one of Li Ruanyu's female subordinates, a heroine named Yining.

Though the two had never spoken, they recognized each other's faces.

Seeing Zhao Chi, Yining smiled and said, "Good morning, my lord Zhao. Very pleased to see you."

Zhao Chi had no idea what she was so pleased about, but he politely replied, "I'm also very pleased to see you…"

Yining looked at the food on the tray and said, "The Lord specifically had the kitchen prepare this for you. She said you've been working hard and need to be replenished."

"Replenished? What is all this?"

"Um… there's braised fire-snake gall, roasted green-ram tendon, stir-fried wild chives, charcoal-grilled spirit-oyster meat, and some ordinary food as well."

Listen to this!

Just listen to these names!

You can tell at a glance they've got to be replenishing.

Zhao Chi took the tray: "Thank you."

"You're welcome. If you can make our Lord happy, we're all delighted too. Thank you, my lord Zhao Chi."

Zhao Chi asked in astonishment, "Ah? You all know?"

Yining said, a little embarrassed, "Just now you two were… so loud… how could we not know? But we could all tell the Lord was very happy, so we're all happy for her."

Zhao Chi said in surprise, "Wait — Li Ruanyu said there was a sound barrier outside. Could you really hear?"

Yining smiled and said, "The barrier separates ordinary residents, but we're all the Lord's personal attendants. We have to stay nearby for protection and to be on call, so we can come and go freely through the barrier and the surrounding area."

"Alright… Li Ruanyu knows too, I suppose?"

"She knows."

"Understood. Thank you."

"No need to thank us — we should be thanking you. Eat up and replenish yourself, my lord Zhao. You've worked hard."

Yining nodded and left, closing the door behind her.

It seems Li Ruanyu and her few female subordinates are on pretty good terms.

Can they really just listen in on something like that?

No wonder Li Ruanyu was so shy, twisting and turning at the end, refusing to cry out freely — turns out there were people outside…

Later I'll take her to Feng Yin Tower and let her have a proper shout.

But for now… eat!

Is it really all right to have such a replenishing meal first thing in the morning?

Zhao Chi ate heartily.

Though some of the things didn't taste all that great… but they're replenishing, so eat up!