After listening to Xiao Feng's words, Grandpa Jiu remained silent for a long time before saying, "The younger generation is indeed formidable. Among the young people I've met, you are more unique than any of them!"

As soon as these compliments were out, Xiao Feng showed no particular response, but Zhao Guo'an got extremely excited. The long-awaited opportunity for payback had finally arrived.

Oh heavens, oh earth, I can finally vent my long-held grievances!

At this moment, Zhao Guo'an even had the urge to cry tears of joy, but he didn't forget his main task, and hurriedly responded, "What do you think of him?"

"What about him?" Grandpa Jiu looked utterly confused.

Zhao Guo'an smiled ambiguously, gently prodding, "You just spoke highly of him. Do you think this young man... is quite impressive?"

Having said this, Zhao Guo'an's smile grew even wider, as if he could already envision Grandpa Jiu nodding.

By then, Xiao Feng would lose the right to mock him, and he could finally remove the label of "always praised by the elderly."

However, the next moment, Grandpa Jiu's words struck him like a thunderbolt...

Grandpa Jiu shook his head calmly, "Quite the opposite. I dislike smart young people like him the most. It means that once he sets his eyes on you, trouble will surely follow..."

As he spoke, he turned his gaze to Zhao Guo'an, smiling: "But you, you're courteous and know how to respect your elders. I like young people like you."

"Pfft!"

Xiao Feng spewed out a mouthful of tea, followed by a burst of laughter, "Hahaha!"

Laughing as he slapped his thigh, squeezing out a couple of tears.

Grandpa Jiu's face darkened, feeling displeased in his heart. He was speaking just fine, so why did this guy suddenly become so gleeful?

Zhao Guo'an was so furious his lungs nearly exploded. He wanted to pick up the teacup in front of him, splash it on Grandpa Jiu's face, and then shout, "Now do you still like young people like me?"

"Old Zhao... just accept reality... for elders of a certain age... your charm is unimaginable," Xiao Feng said as he laughed, patting Zhao Guo'an's shoulder.

"Bang!"

Zhao Guo'an slammed his hand on the table, "Enough!"

Just as he was about to have a heated argument with Xiao Feng, he heard footsteps coming from the stairs...

Damn!

Zhao Guo'an was stunned at the moment; could it be this coincidental that Zhen Jinghan just happened to come downstairs?

"I have something to do, so I'll leave for a moment."

Zhao Guo'an left a line and stood up to go.

No matter if it was Zhen Jinghan coming down or not, it was definitely the right choice to slip away first.

However, in his panic, he slipped and fell flat on his back onto the floor.

"Splat!"

As he fell, Zhao Guo'an was filled with despair and chill in his heart. Was heaven really trying to end him?

Now, he just hoped that the person coming down wasn't Zhen Jinghan, with no other wishes.

But reality, merciless as ever, dealt him another heavy blow.

Brown leather boots, a high-end bag, a purple woolen coat, a plump yet not fat physique, and a slightly made-up pretty face—who else but Zhen Jinghan?

"What's all this noise?" Zhen Jinghan asked with a slight frown.

Grandpa Jiu stood up with an apologetic smile, "I'm sorry, two friends came over and disturbed your rest. We'll keep it down."

"Oh, what's your friend doing lying on the floor..."

Her words came to an abrupt stop as she saw that it was indeed Zhao Guo'an lying there, and a hint of delight flashed in her eyes, "Did you come to see me?"

"That's right!" The smile from his seat answered for Zhao Guo'an.

Zhao Guo'an got anxious immediately, grinning as he got up from the floor, "Don't listen to his nonsense. I'm here on business, not specifically to see you."

Zhen Jinghan looked at Xiao Feng as if questioning his claims.

Xiao Feng smiled slightly, blinking, "Old Zhao, you know him. Even if he really came specifically to see you, he would never admit it."

"Makes sense," Zhen Jinghan nodded in agreement, and then offered, "I'm a bit hungry. Let's go out for a late-night snack together."

"I won't go and be a third wheel. You two go ahead," Xiao Feng politely declined.

"I'm not hungry, why don't you go by yourself," Zhao Guo'an also refused.

But as soon as he said this, Xiao Feng pulled him up from his seat, "Stop pretending. You said it well on the way here. How can you act shy now that you're seeing her? Stop being so coy. Be a man, if you love, say it out loud!"

"Old Xiao!" Zhao Guo'an looked incredulous. How could this guy lie with such a straight face?

But while he mentally grumbled, he completely forgot that he once set up Xiao Feng in a similar way, albeit what he said to Su Yuzhuo was nothing compared to Xiao Feng's "if you love, say it out loud."

Zhen Jinghan blushed deeply, lowered her head, and tugged on Zhao Guo'an's sleeve, whispering, "Shall we go for that snack together?"

"Go on!" Xiao Feng replied again.

Zhen Jinghan nodded, giving Xiao Feng a grateful smile before pulling Zhao Guo'an towards the door.

By the time Zhao Guo'an realized it, he found himself standing outside the Yuechen Inn.

As he looked at Zhen Jinghan beside him, flustered and full of charm, gazing at him intently, Zhao Guo'an found himself at a loss, unable to let it go in his heart. He could only roar internally that this would not end here, and he would find an opportunity to get back at him!

Sitting on the steps, Miao Ruifeng looked at Zhao Guo'an's back, unable to hide his envy, then turned his eyes to Zhen Jinghan, sneering, "Heh, women!"

But little did he know, Zhao Guo'an's mood wasn't as joyful as he imagined.

Yet such things cannot be understood without experience. Telling Miao Ruifeng would only fall on deaf ears.

...

In the hall, Grandpa Jiu sat there silently, a sour expression on his face.

To be honest, he had every reason to suspect that Xiao Feng and Zhao Guo'an were just here for laughs.

After all, anyone who came to seek his expertise before treated him with utmost respect, showing all sincerity with alluring offers, even if they couldn't eventually fulfill them. At least they'd display the right manners.

Unlike these two, acting like bosses as soon as they sat down, even having him serve them tea. Who was asking a favor from whom here?

"Let's cut the chit-chat. I'm here to ask for your help to find the location of Sun Shijie's ancestral treasure," Xiao Feng leaned back in his chair, coming straight to the point, "Tell me, are you going or not?"

Grandpa Jiu was almost amused by the sheer audacity. Not only were they lacking a requester's attitude, but now they were outright threatening him?

"And if I refuse to go?" Grandpa Jiu sneered coldly.

"If you don't go, I can't force you at knifepoint," Xiao Feng chuckled, "I love to repay grievances with virtue. Though you haven't agreed to my request, I will still show the required sincerity..."

For an unknown reason, Grandpa Jiu suddenly had a premonition. This annoying guy in front of him, despite claiming to show sincerity, surely wasn't planning anything good behind the scenes.

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