Chapter 374: line with translation of chapter title

Waves of cold.

Probably because it never sees light all year round, the cold here seems even more thorough.

"Gentlemen, please have tea."

Qin Gu Niang gestured for the maid to pour tea.

The maids were extremely obedient; their figures light and graceful, they came between Lu Yuan and King Qi and poured tea for the two.

Lu Yuan was somewhat unwilling to drink this cup of tea.

Although he was forced, he still came here because of his own curiosity.

With his strength, do you think you can force him?

How is that possible?

But… in order to learn more information, he had to come.

But he now regrets it.

Lu Yuan held the warm tea cup.

His eyes slightly narrowed, looking as if he had lost all will to live.

"I have long heard that Qin Gu Niang possesses heavenly beauty; seeing her now, it is indeed true!"

"King Qi, you are too kind; I am a commoner, to earn your favor is my honor!"

"Not at all, not at all, Qin Gu Niang, you are too polite!"

King Qi laughed and shook his head.

"May I ask, what is this sir's name?"

King Qi looked at Lu Yuan, his eyes full of scrutiny.

"Well… I…"

Lu Yuan paused a moment, somewhat unsure how to speak.

Yes, frankly, he did not want to say his name, after all he was not acquainted with the other party.

Seeming to understand Lu Yuan's concern, King Qi smiled and said nothing.

"My name is Lu Yuan; I am an old acquaintance of Qin Gu Niang."

"Thank you for your help today, King Qi; another day I will surely bring a gift to express my thanks."

King Qi, who had turned his head away, immediately turned back to look at Lu Yuan.

As if trying to see through Lu Yuan.

But he was still disappointed.

Yes, he discovered that Lu Yuan is quite mysterious.

Lu Yuan chuckled softly: "Ah, King Qi, you clearly are a remarkable talent at first glance."

"I don't know how King Qi knows I am an outsider."

Lu Yuan smiled broadly; yes, his clothing was ancient style.

Since he arrived, this time and space has changed for him.

"Your aura seems different from that of this place."

King Qi stated it directly, without any attempt to conceal.

"Oh? Aura? Could what King Qi is referring to be cultivation?"

King Qi nodded.

He likes straightforward people; if you ask him a question that is trivial, he will tell you.

For secret matters, it depends on his mood, or the importance.

Only then will he inform.

King Qi is known for acting according to his mood.

"I see; I never knew before that cultivation could have an aura."

"I am quite curious what my aura is like."

"Colorful," King Qi said without hesitation.

Colorful?

Oh?

Lu Yuan raised his eyebrows, his voice filled with delight.

Colorful, does that mean his cultivation is multicolored, without limits?

"I don't know how King Qi could know of such colors."

"By looking." King Qi still said coldly: "What you mean is actually asking what I have cultivated to be able to see this color."

After King Qi finished speaking, he turned his head again to look at Qin Gu Niang.

His gaze held a hint of inquiry.

Yes, according to what Qin Gu Niang said, this Lu Yuan ought to come often.

What he likes most is Qin Gu Niang's bright eyes and lovely teeth.

Even her frowns and smiles carry a bewitching air.

In youth, bearing an allure that does not belong.

"Qin Gu Niang, haven't you told him?"

"I have told him."

Lu Yuan slightly raised his eyebrows, smiling broadly, and said: "He even told me many, many things, but…"

"But my memory is poor; I can't remember."

"For example, she told me which restaurant's dishes are delicious."

"Which place's flowers bloom the most vividly?"

King Qi, hearing this, relaxed his tension; even his gaze withdrew, and he looked at Lu Yuan with a meaningful expression.

"Oh? Is that so?"

"It seems Qin Gu Niang likes you, sir?"

"You like to share even such small matters; I wonder about the big ones?"

Qin Gu Niang, hearing this, not only did not get angry, but showed signs of wanting to get up and leave.

But King Qi stopped her with a wave of his hand.

Qin Gu Niang, hearing this, remained sitting opposite them; she showed a proper smile.

Beneath the smile, still a smile.

It seemed she wasn't worried that Lu Yuan would say something earth-shattering.

Yes, Lu Yuan was very calm.

He actually knew nothing, pointing at the two who were blown up.

As a result, the two showed nothing.

Qin Gu Niang didn't even give Lu Yuan a bit of her expression.

This made Lu Yuan somewhat depressed.

Of course, compared to Lu Yuan's depression, King Qi was even more curious about the two.

"Actually, I'm very curious how Qin Gu Niang and Mr. Lu Yuan met."

"With such a long relationship, didn't Qin Gu Niang tell Mr. Lu?"

Lu Yuan??? How would I know?

I came here, and was forced to become Qin Gu Niang's lover.

Moreover, it seems we are quite familiar.

But his merged memories are very vague; otherwise, he would certainly have told us a bit.

Lu Yuan subtly winked at Qin Gu Niang.

Qin Gu Niang pretended not to have seen, sipping her tea, with a calm face, extremely gentle.

Until King Qi inquired again.

Then Qin Gu Niang spoke.

"Mr. Lu Yuan and I met at a nearby dessert shop."

"At that time, he was a scholar, decent-looking, and in a hurry."

"Later, I met him several times, but… he never once gave me a proper look."

Qin Gu Niang began to tell her story.

Complex feelings fully showed in her eyes.

Yes, Qin Gu Niang actually likes Lu Yuan very much.

But for some reason, her interaction with Lu Yuan is quite ordinary.

But anyone with clear eyes can see the emotions between them in their eyes.

But… Lu Yuan is Lu Yuan; he is not the person Qin Gu Niang loves.

There will also be no love in the eyes.

"Oh?"

"Then how did you two meet?"

"Don't tell me you two collided and sparked?"

Qin Gu Niang nodded and continued her story.

That day, Qin Gu Niang was walking with Xiao Wei on the road when she happened to see Lu Yuan arguing with other bookstore owners.

She didn't know the reason, so she went forward to inquire.

At that time, no matter how angry Lu Yuan got, he wouldn't look as composed as he does now.

At that time, whether he was angry, furious, or in pain,

would now show on his face.

Many people mocked him.

But he didn't care.

After all, he felt that being true to himself was most important.

After Qin Gu Niang understood the matter, she discovered that the shopkeeper was biased against Lu Yuan, which is why she gave him a hard time.

Qin Gu Niang immediately helped Lu Yuan, and the two made contact.

Back and forth, they began to develop feelings.

Lu Yuan liked Qin Gu Niang very much.

Although he was poor, he still liked to stick close to Qin Gu Niang.

Qin Gu Niang gave the money she earned to Lu Yuan.

Lu Yuan bought books, and his studies became increasingly heavy.

But his longing heart never let up.

He immediately stepped forward, wanting to find Qin Gu Niang.

He even came to this building to look for her.

But… (End of chapter)