Chapter 112

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Protagonist:

Yan Qianqian

At this moment, Qianqian was completely immersed in the world of food, eating with great relish, to the point where she couldn't even speak. And Yan Shuang'er and Shangguan Xingyu, sitting to the side, were likewise feasting heartily; they enjoyed the delicious roasted meat feast to the fullest while praising it incessantly.

However, on the other side, Shangguan Xingyan and Yan Si seemed to feel that just eating meat was still lacking a bit of interest, so the two of them enthusiastically ordered two more pots of fine wine, the rich aroma of which instantly permeated the air. They feasted heartily, one hand grasping fragrant pieces of meat, the other hand lifting wine cups to sip lightly, eating with great satisfaction and joy.

Before long, the three young ladies — Qianqian, Yan Shuang'er, and Shangguan Xingyu — had eaten their fill. They huddled together, chattering away, laughter unceasing. After eating, the three were still not satisfied and ordered some fresh, tasty fruit to sample.

On the other side, Yan Si and Shangguan Xingyan were still exchanging cups and toasts, eating and talking as they went. As time passed, after three rounds of wine, both were slightly drunk, their faces flushed, their gazes hazy. At this moment they seemed to have forgotten all worries, thoroughly enjoying this rare moment of relaxation.

Shangguan Xingyan was seen swaying, raising his wine cup to Yan Si and saying: "Yan Xiong, Younger Brother has always harbored a doubt in his heart; today, taking advantage of our hitting it off so well, would you be willing to tell me the truth?" Yan Si at this point was already drunk with a face fully red, his tongue a bit tangled, but he still replied magnanimously: "Easy, easy! Worthy younger brother, ask away; this foolish elder brother will definitely know everything and say everything!"

Hearing this, Shangguan Xingyan hurriedly asked: "Yan Xiong, Younger Brother is truly curious — why would Miss Bailu's new book choose to premiere at your bookstore? Could it be that you two have signed some kind of special contract?"

Hearing this, Yan Si laughed heartily; he patted his chest and answered without hesitation: "Hey! Why would there be any need to sign a contract! Bailu is my own younger sister; a family member's work should naturally premiere at the family store! Would you have my little sister's book go to some other bookstore for release? Hahahaha..."

After hearing the content of those two's conversation, Yan Shuang'er wanted to immediately cover Yan Si's mouth, but by the time she rushed over, everything was already too late; she simply could not stop the situation from developing. At this moment, Shangguan Xingyan, his mind muddled like a pot of paste, asked with a face full of doubt: "Yan Xiong, do you mean to say that this Miss Bailu is actually Qianqian?"

Yan Si nodded with a serious face and replied: "That's right, though I don't have only this one younger sister." Seeing the matter had already been exposed, Yan Shuang'er simply gave up trying to stop it, letting things develop. And at this moment, those two drunken fellows were still there talking at cross purposes, speaking for half a day without making any sense.

It was Shangguan Xingyu on the side who heard the whole situation clearly. She turned her head, her gaze fixed straight on Yan Shuang'er, and asked: "Shuang'er Younger Sister, could it be that this Bailu is really you?" Although this was a question, an affirmative implication could clearly be felt from her tone.

Even Qianqian got so excited she was dancing and gesturing, shouting loudly: "Wow! San Jie, so all those wonderful little stories I've heard over the years were actually written by you yourself! You're simply too amazing!"

Facing everyone's gazes and praise, Yan Shuang'er's face instantly flushed red with shame. To tell the truth, although her written books had long been formally published and released, whenever familiar people around her learned these works came from her own hand, the feeling was like having her secretly written private diary discovered and read aloud in public, making her feel incomparably embarrassed and awkward.

But things had come to this; since her identity had been completely exposed, continuing to hide it had no meaning. So Yan Shuang'er, face red, lightly nodded, indicating tacit acceptance. Shangguan Xingyu, seeing this, wore a face full of admiration, praising Yan Shuang'er endlessly: "Shuang'er Younger Sister, you really are too amazing! Now throughout the Dachang Kingdom, practically no one doesn't know the name Bailu!" Hearing this, Yan Shuang'er nodded slightly with a hint of pride in response.

Shangguan Xingyu grew even more curious at the sight, and hurriedly pursued: "Shuang'er Younger Sister, then why did you take the name Bailu? Is there some special meaning in it?" Yan Shuang'er smiled faintly and said softly: "Actually there's no overly special meaning; it's just 'The reeds are lush, the white dew turns to frost.'"

Hearing this, Shangguan Xingyu instantly wore an expression of sudden realization. And at this moment, on the other side, Shangguan Xingyan and Yan Si were already dead drunk, starting to babble incoherently, speaking words difficult to understand, looking exactly like two drunks.

Seeing this, Shangguan Xingyu and Yan Shuang'er knew the two were already drunk and had to hurry and send them back to the residence. So the two hurriedly summoned the guards, and together moved these two unconscious drunks onto the carriage. After everything was arranged properly, they each boarded their own carriages and headed back to the residence.

Along the way, Shangguan Xingyu was in high spirits, secretly thinking that today's harvest was truly quite rich! She would occasionally turn her head to look at that older brother of hers, drunk as mud beside her, and even felt his drunkenness this time had been a bit useful.

Before long, the carriage finally arrived at the Yizhan entrance. However, just as Shangguan Xingyu got down from the carriage, she saw Ouyang Qianyu and another person preparing to go out.

Ouyang Qianyu noticed the drunken Shangguan Xingyan at a glance, couldn't help but sneer and mock: "Could it be that your Dongying Guo has become so scarce even in wine? To actually let the dignified Shangguan Young Master drink himself into such a state!"

Shangguan Xingyu retorted: "It's alright, though not as good as Dachang, at least it's stronger than Xishang."

Hearing these words, Ouyang Qianyu instantly flared up in rage, wishing to immediately rush forward and have a big quarrel with the other party. However, just as she was about to act, Shangguan Qianxun at her side, with quick eyes and hands, reached out and grabbed her, and softly persuaded: "Younger Sister, we still have more important matters to handle; we can't delay proper business because of her."

Although Ouyang Qianyu's heart was full of unwillingness, and she didn't want to just let off the person who angered her so easily, she also knew in her heart that matters have priorities and urgency. After a fierce mental struggle, she finally forcibly suppressed the anger in her heart, chose to heed her sister's advice, and said nothing more. Then she let Shangguan Qianxun pull her away from the scene.

And Shangguan Xingyan was sent back to the room. Shangguan Xingyu first carefully instructed the Yatou to boil a bowl of sobering soup, then sat alone by the bed quietly thinking about some things. Time passed minute by minute, the sun gradually sank west, until it completely disappeared behind the mountain.