Chapter 102: Embarrassed Xiao Lajiao Visits the Summer Official's Residence to Meet Zhao Wuji

The next day.

Early morning.

A clumsy figure tiptoed, lightly gliding over the sleeping man; just as he was about to get out of bed and put on his shoes, his wrist was seized.

Hey!

"Mingyue, you're up so early!"

Chen Yan pulled him back, scooped Dantai Mingyue into his arms, twirled the black hair, and laughed, "Where are you trying to sneak off to?"

"I... I'm going to the kitchen to prepare breakfast for you!"

Caught red‑handed, Dantai Mingyue's mind raced, finally finding a plausible excuse.

"Let go quickly!"

"There are still many matters in the residence!"

Saying that, she began to struggle, trying to use the chance to escape.

"Is that so?"

Chen Yan raised an eyebrow, laid Dantai Mingyue flat on the bed, clasped her two wrists, with a half‑smile.

"Early in the morning, what else do you want to do?"

Dantai Mingyue turned her head, lightly pursed her red lips, her cheeks flushing, shyly murmuring, "Was last night not enough?"

Just recalling what happened last night makes her feel hot‑flushed.

She's mortified.

Why does she want to "run away"?

It's because after the two of them changed, she doesn't know how to face it…

"I want to fill your mouth with childishness!"

A mischievous glint flashed in Chen Yan's eyes as he grinned wickedly.

"Hm?"

Dantai Mingyue was momentarily stunned, not understanding.

Clang clang clang!

Just as Chen Yan was about to start his morning exercise, a knock sounded from outside.

"Who's there?" Chen Yan asked.

"It's me!"

The voice of Qingyu came from outside.

"Young Master, you're awake?"

"May I come in now?"

Hearing that, Dantai Mingyue panicked, desperately signaling to Chen Yan to stop her, but he only replied, "Come in!"

Creak!

As the door swung open, Dantai Mingyue, with a sudden burst of strength, shoved Chen Yan aside and dove straight into the bedding.

Wrapping herself tightly.

Qingyu stopped at the bedside, eyeing the curled figure on the mattress, blinked at Chen Yan and asked, "Young Master, last night was quite soul‑stealing, wasn't it?"

"How does Mingyue taste?"

Obviously, Qingyu was doing it on purpose…

She had learned early that the Young Master had returned and was staying in Mingyue's room.

"Qingyu!"

Hearing that, Dantai Mingyue pulled back the blankets, sat up, and shouted angrily.

Xiao Lajiao is about to die of embarrassment.

At this moment, she wishes she could dig a hole and crawl in.

"What's wrong?"

Qingyu blinked innocently, feigning surprise, "Could it be that the Young Master's performance last night wasn't good enough?"

"Really?"

Chen Yan smiled knowingly and replied, "Looks like we'll have to work twice as hard tonight!"

Oops!

Watching the two harmonize, Dantai Mingyue, both shy and angry, cooed, "You two are truly unbearable!"

Her beautiful eyes were filled with lingering resentment.

"Alright, alright!"

"No more teasing you!"

Seeing the moment was enough, Chen Yan stopped teasing Dantai Mingyue, laughing, "Hurry change and get up, go see the gifts I brought back for you!"

In the dining hall.

Yun Xi, together with Zhu Yi, was enjoying a sumptuous breakfast when Chen Yan and the others arrived; she waved and called, "Brother A Yan, good morning!"

"Miss Yun, are you still accustomed to staying over last night?" Chen Yan nodded, pulled a stool over, sat down, and asked with a smile.

"Used to it, used to it!"

Yun Xi bit into a big meat bun, repeatedly saying, "This residence is really big, and the food is quite tasty!"

I originally thought that as the Poet Immortal, Brother A Yan would lead a relatively modest life and have a rather small manor.

But it turned out the residence was truly vast and luxurious, far more extravagant than the Inspector's Office in Qinzhou.

The key is that the food from the residence's kitchen is also colorful, fragrant, and flavorful....

"Let me introduce you: this young lady is Yun Xi, a Guanmen Disciple of the Gong Sun Divine Doctor!" Chen Yan smiled calmly, turned his head toward Qingyu and Dantai Mingyue, and said.

"Hello, everyone!"

"I am Yun Xi..."

Yun Xi wiped the oil‑stained corner of her mouth and gave the two women a gentle smile.

Divine Doctor Disciple? A Yan where did he trick her from?... Dantai Mingyue glanced at Yun Xi, then fixed his gaze on Chen Yan, and a murmur rose in his mind.

From her understanding of him, this definitely didn't come from a good source...

Going out once and bringing back a Divine Doctor Disciple, that person truly has the potential to kidnap and sell respectable women!

Chen Yan did not know the "defamation" in Xiao Lajiao's heart, and continued, "From now on, you'll live in our residence..."

"Whenever you have any headaches or fevers, just look for Miss Yun!"

"Yes, my medical skill is still decent..." Yun Xi nodded, modestly agreeing.

Chen Yan raised his hand, patted Qingyu's little head, and laughed, "Miss Yun, this is Qingyu, who has grown up with me since childhood!"

Having said that, he pinched Dantai Mingyue's expressionless face and introduced, "The one who doesn't love to smile is Dantai Mingyue!"

"All affairs of the residence, big and small, are handled by the two of them; any request you have, just bring it to them!"

This Dantai young lady, why does she look like she just lost her virginity... Yun Xi, with keen eyes, instantly noticed Dantai Mingyue's oddity, gave a light smile, and replied, "Alright!"

"I am grateful for the care of both sisters!"

Since it was at the behest of his own Young Master, Qingyu was very enthusiastic, stepped forward, grabbed Yun Xi's hand, and said, "Miss Yun, just consider this place your own home..."

"Whatever you like to eat daily, whatever kind of clothing, makeup, just speak up, don't be polite!"

The two women chattered away, and Xiao Lajiao interjected from time to time.

After sharing breakfast together, they set off to select the gifts that Chen Yan had "brought" back from Qinzhou.

Afternoon.

Summer Office.

An official in his early forties, who had hurried in from outside, stopped beside Zhao Wuji, who was bent over paperwork, and said, "Brother Zhao, a dignitary has come looking for you..."

"May I ask which dignitary?"

Zhao Wuji, hearing this, lifted his head, looked puzzled at his colleague, and asked.

Before the official could answer, a bright laugh rang from outside, "Lord Zhao, long time no see!"

"Hahaha!"

The sudden oddity attracted the attention of other officials in the office.

A sharp‑eyed official had already recognized the newcomer's identity, and immediately the discussion erupted:

"Isn't that the Mingjingsi Zhuque Mirror Keeper, Lord Chen Yan, Lord Chen?"

"He returned triumphantly from Qinzhou?"

"Old enemies meet on a narrow road!"

"Zhao Wuji must be in for trouble..."

The surrounding people began to gloat.

This is truly a foe at the door!

After all, they still know about the Chunman Lou incident...

He... how could it be him?!... After Zhao Wuji saw the newcomer's face clearly, his body stiffened, his complexion turned extremely sour, and he forced a clasped fist, "I... have seen... the Mirror Master Chen!"

How could Zhao Wuji forget Chen Yan's face?

Just a while ago, he was trembling with fear, and now the youngster who bears a grudge against him returns in great triumph, his power even greater, coming to pick a fight...

Thinking of this, Zhao Wuji couldn't help but break out in cold sweat.

"My life is over!"

"We've known each other for a long time; why be so formal?"

Chen Yan stepped forward, familiarly hooked Zhao Wuji's shoulder, and said with a smile.

He paused briefly, then continued, "Lord Zhao, may I have a moment to speak with you?"

"Shall we talk alone?"

Zhao Wuji helplessly nodded, and immediately looked for a secluded spot.

"I wonder what the Mirror Master Chen specifically came to the Summer Office to discuss with me?" He had long lost his initial arrogance, only retaining a clear understanding of reality.

Chen Yan smiled calmly, got straight to the point, "Lord Zhao, have you ever heard this saying..."

"In this world, the more friends you have, the fewer enemies you have?"

Zhao Wuji was slightly surprised; he understood, but wasn't quite sure, and tentatively asked, "What does Mirror Master Chen mean by that?"