Chapter 247: Let Me Treat You to Even Better Food

Until now, Lian Ye had no idea why Tuan Cang was angry.

Anyway, he had nothing better to do, so he decided to follow and take a look—

Just who had managed to anger the future Mu Ye Nao Wang.

After all, this guy held grudges like no other; some things he could remember for a lifetime.

"What are you following me for?" Tuan Cang glared at Lian Ye in displeasure.

This bastard was definitely coming over just to piss him off!

"Nothing better to do, so I'm keeping you company on your walk." Lian Ye said cheerfully.

"Suit yourself." Tuan Cang said no more and continued walking forward.

"Tuan Cang, why are you out alone? Where are Ri Zhan and the others?" Lian Ye asked.

He spent every day with Madara Uchiha and Senju Hashirama, so it had indeed been a while since he'd seen Ri Zhan and the others.

Hearing this, veins bulged on Tuan Cang's forehead, and he clenched his fists in frustration, as if recalling some unpleasant memory.

That bastard Ri Zhan had actually found a partner!

He'd seen Ri Zhan on a date with a girl before, and it felt like the sky had fallen.

They'd all grown up together since childhood, so why did that guy get to have a partner?

Even though he wasn't interested in women, he still felt annoyed that his friend had left the single club.

It felt like a betrayal...

After a moment of silence, under Lian Ye's curious gaze, Tuan Cang explained in a low voice, "Ri Zhan found a partner."

Lian Ye's mouth twitched upon hearing this. He'd thought it was something major, but that was it?

Besides, he'd known about this for a long time.

The way Tuan Cang was acting, anyone would think Ri Zhan had become Hokage.

So this was why Tuan Cang was angry—because Ri Zhan had a partner.

Wait...

Lian Ye suddenly turned to look at Tuan Cang, a look of shock appearing in his eyes.

This guy couldn't possibly like Ri Zhan, could he?

Otherwise, why would he be sulking alone after learning the truth?!

Lian Ye felt he'd guessed the truth of the matter...

No wonder in the original story Tuan Cang was always alone—it turned out the man he liked was already married.

Damn it, was this the comradery of the Ninja World?

It really was full of bromance!

He instinctively put some distance between himself and Tuan Cang—who knew if this guy might have designs on him.

After all, he was somewhat good-looking.

What if Tuan Cang, seeing that Ri Zhan had a partner, switched his target to him?

For the sake of his own personal safety, some things were better to assume wrong than to let slide.

Only by judging others with the worst possible intentions could he avoid danger easily.

Lian Ye began to regret why he'd been curious enough to follow along.

As the old saying went, curiosity really did kill the cat.

Now he didn't even dare to be alone with Tuan Cang; he kept feeling a chill down his back.

Thinking this, he slowed his pace and fell behind Tuan Cang.

Zhi Cun Tuan Zang noticed Lian Ye's actions and frowned.

"What are you doing?"

This bastard had gone behind his back to carry out a mission, and now he was inexplicably keeping his distance.

Damn it, this guy was definitely doing it on purpose!

He was absolutely provoking him!

Lian Ye's heart skipped a beat—he'd been caught—but on the surface he pretended to be calm, acting as if nothing had happened.

"Ri Zhan has a partner now, shouldn't you be happy?"

"Hmph, what do I have to be happy about?" Tuan Cang snorted coldly.

Not being happy meant he was angry.

Lian Ye: "..."

Hearing this, he became even more convinced of his guess.

This guy Tuan Cang definitely had issues!

It looked like he'd have to keep a certain distance from him, or else he'd be done for if he fell into his hands one day.

Although he too wasn't interested in women, that didn't mean he was interested in men.

But Tuan Cang was different—he really was interested in men!

For a moment, Lian Ye's gaze toward Tuan Cang was filled with vigilance.

This left the man in question, Tuan Cang, feeling very baffled—what the hell was this bastard Lian Ye up to?

"Don't you have anything to do?" Tuan Cang said coldly, now only wanting to drive this annoying guy away.

"I do, I do." Lian Ye quickly turned and left, afraid that if they stayed alone too long, Tuan Cang might try something on him.

After all, a good-looking Uchiha was most likely to run into danger in the Ninja World.

Especially from a pervert like Zhi Cun Tuan Zang!

Watching Lian Ye's figure quickly disappear from sight, Tuan Cang snorted coldly.

Baffling.

He said that as he continued to stroll around the street.

…

On the other side, Lian Ye ran three streets in one breath, and only after realizing he couldn't see Tuan Cang did he finally sigh in relief.

It's really terrifying.

From now on, even if I beat him to death, I won't be alone with Tuan Cang again.

Just as Lian Ye was grateful to have escaped by the skin of his teeth, he suddenly saw Three Little Ones approaching from not far away.

These three are Konoha's future vices—vice, gambling, and drugs—

Zilaoye, Gangshou, and Orochimaru.

Lian Ye didn't expect the three to be together at such a young age.

"Gangshou, are you really going to treat us to a Barbecue Restaurant?" Zilaoye said hopefully.

He has been an orphan since childhood, surviving on a meager Living Expenses each month, and has no money to eat at a Barbecue Restaurant.

When he heard that Gangshou was going to treat them to a Barbecue Restaurant, he instantly became overexcited.

He almost wished to become Gangshou's little fanboy.

Is this the rich family's young lady?

Orochimaru silently followed behind the two, his pale face showing no expression.

His family background is also average, so a free Barbecue Restaurant is something he can't pass up.

Besides, isn't Zilaoye, that fool, still with him?

At that moment, Orochimaru suddenly felt a gaze fall upon him.

Relying on his sense, he looked up and saw, not far ahead, a youth dressed in a black combat suit staring straight at them.

A rare shock appeared on Orochimaru's face as he muttered:

"Lord Lian Ye."

Lian Ye, as a hero of the war, is known by almost everyone in the Village.

"Why are you calling me Uncle Lianye?" Gangshou asked, puzzled at Orochimaru, not understanding why he would bring up Uncle Lianye.

Come to think of it, she hasn't seen Uncle Lianye for a long time.

She heard from Second Grandfather that he is on a mission.

She doesn't know when he'll return…

If it weren't for her grandmother's terrible cooking, she wouldn't have taken the two out to a Barbecue Restaurant.

"Lord Lian Ye is just ahead," Orochimaru reminded.

Following Orochimaru's line of sight, Gangshou indeed saw Lian Ye waving at her.

The young girl lit up, hopping and skipping to Lian Ye's side.

"Uncle Lianye, you finally returned."

"Hmm, I'm back," Lian Ye said, smiling as he patted Gangshou's head.

Zilaoye and Orochimaru hurriedly followed, standing not far away, their gazes blazing as they stared at Lian Ye.

Although they greatly admired Lian Ye, they didn't dare to speak a greeting, fearing they'd upset him.

"Where are you all heading?" Lian Ye asked.

"Uncle Lianye, I'm taking them to a Barbecue Restaurant for a barbecue…"

Gangshou stopped halfway, as if she thought of something, and turned to look at the two.

"We aren't having Barbecue today; we'll treat you to something even more delicious!"

Hearing that, Lian Ye instantly felt a bad omen in his heart.

It can't be as he imagined, can it?

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