I Have A Dual World Seal-Chapter 617: You Should Thank Me

After spending an afternoon at Peach Blossom Plain, they didn't have dinner there but instead returned to Tonglin County.

Upon returning to the county town, Du Yueyao had also come back from Yizhou Prefecture. Lu Zheng introduced both sides to each other, and then they returned to the residence together.

On the way, Ao Qi quietly sent a voice message to Yan Hongxia, "This Miss Du, why does she look at you so strangely?"

"Huh? Really?" Yan Hongxia, being carefree, hadn't noticed. Hearing this, she couldn't help but look towards Du Yueyao.

Du Yueyao was startled and quickly turned her head away, pretending to be calm.

However, it was too obvious. Even Yan Hongxia noticed her odd behavior, "Miss Du, why are you looking at me like that?"

"No, no!" Du Yueyao hurriedly waved her hands to explain, "I've heard Brother Lu and the two sisters mention Miss Yan often, so I've always been curious. Thus, I looked directly just now. If it offended you, Miss Yan, please don't mind."

Yan Hongxia believed her and was somewhat pleased, raising an eyebrow at Lu Zheng, "Really? Haha, so what did Brother Lu say about me?"

Du Yueyao blinked and said, "Well, he said Miss Yan is bold and straightforward, not petty, with a sense of justice and acts swiftly."

Lu Zheng's mouth twitched, Liu Qingyan and Shen Ying held each other's hands, barely controlling their expressions to avoid laughing out loud.

However, Yan Hongxia was quite proud, her lips curving up, suppressing a smile and pretending to be indifferent, waving her hand modestly saying, "Oh, not at all, Brother Lu exaggerated. I just have a clear Sword Heart, it's nothing, nothing at all, hahaha!"

Du Yueyao shook her head repeatedly, "Miss Yan is modest. As the saying goes, meeting someone surpasses their reputation. It's truly an honor for Yueyao to be acquainted with Miss Yan today."

Du Yueyao was being honest. To meet the real-life version of Yan Chixia from Lu Zheng's story "A Chinese Ghost Story," she felt truly honored.

However, looking at Yan Hongxia's delicate and charming figure, and as if unaware of this matter, she dared not speak the truth.

Because on the other hand, Lu Zheng, who should feel justified, inexplicably felt somewhat guilty, rubbing his chin speechlessly.

I really didn't reference Yan Hongxia when writing Yan Chixia, my hometown really does have a movie called "A Chinese Ghost Story!" I have the film as evidence!

Lu Zheng sighed...

And over there, seeing Du Yueyao's behavior, coupled with knowing that Du Yueyao and Liu Qingyan are sisters in name but master and disciple in reality, made Yan Hongxia look at Du Yueyao with a more favorable impression, stepping forward to give Du Yueyao a round of praise.

Du Yueyao also tried to forget the impact "A Chinese Ghost Story" had on her, then genuinely started hitting it off with Yan Hongxia.

Only Ao Qi, looking at Du Yueyao and Lu Zheng's group, felt something was amiss, which made her vigilant and discreetly pay attention.

Back at the Lu Family, Lu Zheng let Liu Qingyan and Shen Ying entertain guests, while he personally cooked, using the stored wolf meat to prepare several substantial dishes.

It must be said, Lu Zheng's skill surpassed Xiaocui by miles, allowing Yan Hongxia to eat heartily, and even Ao Qi ate a lot.

Yan Hongxia said while eating, "Brother Lu, your culinary skills are impressive. How come I didn't see you being this good last time?"

Lu Zheng laughed, "It's just that I'm happy to see you; I usually don't cook, but today I cooked especially for you as a welcome gesture!"

Yan Hongxia swallowed a piece of fragrant stewed wolf meat and thanked, "Thank you, Brother Lu, for your hospitality!"

Lu Zheng nodded repeatedly, "You're welcome!"

Du Yueyao's expression management was spot on, Liu Qingyan and Shen Ying didn't indicate anything, and only the two young girls looked around.

Though Lu Zheng doesn't cook often, he's not entirely rare either... Well, they thought, as they remembered Lu Zheng exchanging his coursework for meals, yes indeed, he cooks rarely.

Poor two little girls, they didn't connect the story's Yan Chixia with the Yan Hongxia before them.

After all, the difference was too significant.

…

After everyone finished dinner, Du Yueyao was the first to take her leave, escaping quickly.

Yan Hongxia became excited and wanted to share a room with Liu Qingyan to sleep toe-to-toe.

Originally she wanted to pull Ao Qi along as well, but Ao Qi said she wanted to have some personal talks with Ao Qian.

Thus, Liu Qingyan stayed at the Lu Residence for the night, whereas Ao Qi went to the Liu Family to spend the night with the little girl Ao Qian.

As for Lu Zheng, he could only sleep alone under the moon.

…

The next day.

"Brother Lu!!!"

Lu Zheng was still asleep when Yan Hongxia's voice suddenly woke him up.

Opening his door, Lu Zheng saw Yan Hongxia standing in the courtyard, looking in his direction, clutching a book in her trembling hands.

"Wh... What's wrong?"

Lu Zheng shivered, inexplicably feeling a bit guilty.

Yan Hongxia lifted the illustrated book in her hand, "This 'A Chinese Ghost Story,' you... you..."

Yan Hongxia didn't know what emotions to express.

Whether to thank Lu Zheng for remembering her, including her in his story, or to angrily criticize him for writing her as a ragged, bearded man?

This makes it hard to hold her head high in familiar circles thereon unexpectedly spread out due to the story's popularity, amplifying the embarrassment!

This was a 'social death' blow!

Not far away, Liu Qingyan and Shen Ying looked at Lu Zheng with teasing eyes, a look that expected a show.

On the other side, Ao Qi, pulling Ao Qian, crossed over the wall, looked at Lu Zheng with complex emotions and words felt inadequate.

Last night, sharing a room with Ao Qian, Ao Qi spent the night listening to Ao Qian singing praises about Lu Zheng.

His food was delicious, his invented toys were fun, organizing entertaining programs often, and telling stories...

Ao Qi was astonished, then she too was enlightened by little Ao Qian about "A Chinese Ghost Story," thus understanding why Yan Hongxia burst out.

Finally understanding why Du Yueyao's gaze towards Yan Hongxia yesterday was so weird.

Considering the stark differences between Yan Hongxia and Yan Chixia's images, meeting the real person indeed leads one to compare.

Ao Qi glanced at Lu Zheng, thinking this guy has such a wicked sense of humor; fortunately, they aren't familiar, sparing her character weaving.

…

Elsewhere, seeing Yan Hongxia struggling to speak, Lu Zheng had a flash of inspiration, decisively nodding with a smile, "No need to thank!"

Ao Qi: ⚆_⚆?

Liu Qingyan and Shen Ying: Õ_Õ??

Yan Hongxia: 〣(ºΔº)〣

How could "no need to thank" make sense? Did it look like I wanted to thank you?

Yan Hongxia was dumbfounded, just uttering two words, unsure of what to say next.

"We're all friends, arranging a role in the plot is just a minor thing."

Lu Zheng waved his hand with an earnest look, "You see, the role I created for you, the skills and personality were inspired by you, yet the image stands out even more than the main characters!

To prevent readers from judging based on appearance, I deliberately switched the gender, focusing attention on your skills and personality. It took considerable thought on my part!"

Lu Zheng raised an eyebrow confidently, looking as if he was considering her interests, seemingly inviting thanks, leaving Yan Hongxia puzzled.

She blinked, thought about it, and it seemed reasonable?

"Is that so? Thank you, then." Yan Hongxia nodded in befuddlement, "I hadn't thought of that..."

Beside them, Liu Qingyan and Shen Ying stood stunned, exchanging glances, "Could Lu Zheng just charm his way through?"

Alas, Lu Zheng ignored the presence of someone beside and so…