Chapter 650: Dragon's Pool and Tiger's Den (Part 1)

This is...

Looking at the hand-drawn ticket in his hand, painted with a misty starry sky in watercolors and featuring a small rose mark in the corner, Li Ang asked in confusion:

"You mean... the Princess invited me to watch a play?"

"Yes."

Curiously peeking at the sheep head on Li Ang's desk, the maid sent by the Princess to deliver the ticket bowed slightly, her demeanor respectful as she said:

"Master Wang Erde's Morning Star Troupe will perform his most classic repertoire at the Central Cross Theater today. The opportunity is very rare.

Her Highness Veronika likes Master Wang Erde's works very much, and after learning this news, she thought of you at the first moment, so she hopes you can spare some time this afternoon to accompany her to enjoy the Morning Star Troupe's performance."

"..."

I believe you, ghost!

Recalling himself, who had been fooled to the point of being dizzy when he previously called off the engagement, Li Ang's face could not help but darken slightly, and he instinctively became vigilant.

A super workaholic who treats the bedroom as an office, whose bookshelf contains nothing but documents and not even a single leisure book—would she be a drama lover?

Give me a break!

As long as one is not a fool, one can see that this invitation clearly has intentions other than the play; she is one hundred percent aiming at him!

Relying on his superior vigilance, keenly identifying the "surging murderous intent" behind this ticket, Li Ang directly shook his head and returned the ticket.

"Please tell her that I am prepared to work overtime today."

Previously, when he suddenly visited to call off the engagement without her being prepared, it must have caught her off guard, but even so, he was still fooled by her to the point of almost getting the marriage certificate on the spot.

This time, she is clearly prepared. If he dares to accompany her to watch the play, the aftermath will likely be having dinner, strolling through shops, buying clothes, walking the streets, watching the scenery... Oh my, it's so late already, why don't you not go home today, etc., etc., and then he will be completely trapped by her!

If this play is watched, he will likely not be able to return!

"Duke, please do not be in such a hurry to refuse."

Seeming to have known what would happen, the maid who came to deliver the ticket was not surprised by Li Ang's refusal, but smiled and said softly:

"Your younger sister, Miss Anna, although her body has recovered, she has been ill for so many years after all, so her body is not particularly healthy. It should still be carefully conditioned, and Her Highness Veronika happens to be able to find the best pharmacist in the entire capital..."

Upon hearing the maid's words, Li Ang could not help but frown and say:

"So, her meaning is, if I want to help Anna condition her body, then as an exchange, I must accompany her to watch today's drama?"

"No! No! Please do not misunderstand!"

Upon hearing this, the maid shook her head quickly:

"Her Highness Veronika said that she has already made a similar mistake once in front of you. This kind of mistake she will absolutely not make again. From now on, she will definitely treat you with sincerity and will not play small tricks on you again.

Regardless of whether you go to watch today's drama or not, Miss Anna's body will receive the best conditioning. Miss Anna's matter has nothing to do with her invitation to you. Her Highness Veronika already sent someone to invite the pharmacist this morning."

"..."

"Also, besides conditioning Miss Anna's body, she is having people contact several senior teachers to ensure that your younger brother and sister can get a better education without transferring schools.

And besides that, there is the Cleaning Bureau's funding for next year, which will be adjusted to the greatest extent, etc., etc. Her Highness Veronika told me that these are not gifts nor attempts to curry favor, but apologies to you for the previous matter.

At the time, she was anxious and played some not-so-good small tricks on you, for which she feels very guilty, so she wants to do some things for you to make up for her mistakes, and also hopes you will not refuse and can give her an opportunity to compensate you."

"..."

Is she compensating me? She is welding the ticket directly into my hand!

After hearing the maid's "relay," Li Ang could not help but let out a long sigh, knowing that he was afraid he had to watch this drama this afternoon. Only one night had passed, and the Princess had already done so many things, and in order not to stimulate his self-esteem, she refused to even acknowledge "having a favor" or even "showing favor," insisting on calling it making up for the last mistake, hoping he would give her an opportunity to compensate...

She has gone to this extent, and her posture is even so low, how could he have the face to not even accompany her to watch a play?

"Fine..."

Exerting force from his family members he cares about most, showing the greatest sincerity right from the start, and then lowering her posture to show favor without asking for anything in return... He feels his weakness has been completely seen through by her...

Under the Princess's fierce offensive, Li Ang, whose face was not yet thick enough to that extent, could only silently put away the ticket on the table, preparing to bite the bullet and break into this Dragon's Pool and Tiger's Den.

"Actually, watching a drama is also quite good... Where should I find her?"

Seeing him helplessly accept the ticket, the maid who delivered it smiled, then stood up to salute, raised her hand to slightly guide toward the door, and answered gently:

"Her Highness Veronika's carriage is now parked on the main road outside the Police Department. You can go directly over. Her Highness should be waiting for you in the carriage."

"..."

Good fellow, she actually killed her way directly to the door... So she knew from the very beginning that after I took the benefits, I would definitely be unable to save face and would agree to accompany her to watch the play, right?

This woman is truly... her brain may not necessarily be very smart, but she truly understands human nature too well. She has only met him a few times, yet she found the way to handle him.

Since he could not resist, then he could only enjoy it. Li Ang, who had been arranged clearly by the Princess, could only leave the Cleaning Bureau with the "Dragon's Pool and Tiger's Den Pass" and, under the maid's guidance, found the carriage parked at the intersection.

"Here! Here!"

Seeing Li Ang's figure, the Princess, wearing a velvet long dress, leaned out from the carriage window, waved her hand forcefully at him, then took the initiative to push open the carriage door, made room inside the carriage, and said with a face full of joy:

"I thought you would be angry with me and would not be willing to accompany me to the theater... Li Ang, you are truly good!"

"..."

Still "you are truly good"... Don't mess around, okay? This is clearly all planned by you. With your usual busy work schedule, if you weren't sure I would definitely come, how could you possibly spend time waiting here?

However, although he saw through the Princess's little tricks at a glance, looking at the bright smile on that beautiful face that was both charming and delightful because of his arrival, the small depression in Li Ang's heart because he was "forced" to come still uncontrollably vanished in an instant.

How should he put it... For some people, you know clearly that she is very likely pretending, and even this smile may not be completely real, but you just cannot be angry with her because of this.

Even when you think about how she spent so much effort and made so much effort just to gain your favor, you might even feel a little moved in your heart. Even if you know it is very likely fake, you are still willing to be a fool who understands nothing and accompany her to act like this...

Hiss! Li Ang, oh Li Ang, hurry up and wake up! You cannot be this fool!

Taking a deep breath of the cold air and forcefully suppressing the palpitation in his heart, Li Ang silently boarded the carriage and asked as calmly as possible:

"Princess, today..."

"Call me Veronika."

After sniffing her nose, which was a bit red from waiting on the side of the road, Princess Veronika took the initiative to hold Li Ang's arm, her plump and soft body leaned over slightly, and her voice was slightly pleading:

"It is truly so cold today, Li Ang, can you let me lean for a while? Just for a little while!"

"..."

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 651 =====