Why do I have so many masters?-Chapter 876 - 94: Exceptionally Gifted, Dongfang Ximing (562 in 1)_2
Chapter 876 -94: Exceptionally Gifted, Dongfang Ximing (562 in 1)_2
But this time was different. Firstly, the cultivation last night was quite arduous, making it easy to feel hungry; secondly, the congee in the morning was quite bland; thirdly, there was food right in front of him, just like having a pillow at hand when sleepy — it was fine if there wasn’t any, but having it made it all the more difficult to resist.
Wang Anfeng gently sniffed the aroma and opened the wooden box. This wooden box was quite exquisite, and when used to steam desserts, it could make the steamed pastries softer and tastier. The pastries inside were quite simple, but one could smell a hint of sweet fragrance, clearly indicating that they were sweet.
Hungry, Wang Anfeng didn’t bother to distinguish further. It seemed to be the handiwork of the inn’s cook. Relying on his immunity to all poisons, he picked up one with his hand and devoured it in two bites.
Immediately, he paused slightly.
His eyes widened.
………
“Ah, so Ximing, you made the pastries yourself. That’s impressive.”
Lin Qiaofu and Dongfang Ximing walked out of the room.
Their ages were quite similar, one growing up deep in the mountains and the other on overseas islands, akin in experiences and temperament, allowing them to quickly become close, almost with no secrets between them.
Dongfang Ximing nodded and said:
“Initially, I saw that the arrest officer came, so I planned to send it over to Brother and the others to have a try…”
“Didn’t expect to encounter… and now everything is scattered.”
Lin Qiaofu noticed her somewhat dispirited look and comforted her:
“Ximing, don’t be upset, it’s all because of that Xu Sixing, who scared everyone.”
“Is it?”
Lin Qiaofu smiled and said, “Naturally.”
“Speaking of, you’re Brother Wang’s cousin, and Brother Wang’s cooking is excellent. I don’t think what you make would be bad either. I would like to try the pastries…”
These words were originally meant as comfort, but she immediately thought of the grilled fish Wang Anfeng made and couldn’t help but truly feel a desire, adding much sincerity to her words.
Dongfang Ximing’s face reddened slightly, nodded, tucked her long hair behind her ear, thought for a moment, and said softly:
“I grew up with Miss Ning Xin. Since I was six, I was responsible for her meals, though initially it was just small desserts.”
Her voice carried a small note of pride, then she remembered something and said:
“Right, I need to go apologize to Brother. Just now, because of me, that person almost escaped. If that happened, I truly wouldn’t know what to do…”
Recalling what might have happened, Dongfang Ximing still felt a bit fearful and worried. Lv Baiping, behind her, raised an elegant eyebrow, comforting:
“That should be fine. Since you could leave, it proves Xu Sixing wasn’t successful. With the Mansion Master’s strength, it’s sufficient to deal with it. Besides, isn’t there that renowned Heavenly Capital arrest officer?”
“This was originally their matter.”
Dongfang Ximing nodded, recalling at the time she seemed to have knocked over something, like a small bird or similar. Remembering the carrier pigeons Wang Anfeng had in his room, she grew increasingly uneasy and self-blaming.
Additionally thinking, she could only bully small birds and animals, often being bullied by geese with outspread wings at the Dongfang Clan, chased around, made her feel dejected.
With just a brief smile, she had already crossed the corridor. Dongfang Ximing stood before Wang Anfeng’s room, took a deep breath, collected her thoughts, and gently knocked on the door, saying:
“Brother, it’s me, Ximing.” ƒreeωebnovel.ƈom
A wave of unsettling silence and stillness.
Dongfang Ximing withdrew her hand slightly and gently pushed, saying:
“Brother? Are you there?”
“I’m coming in…”
The wooden door wasn’t locked, creaking as it opened inward.
The scene inside the room unfolded before the three at the door —
The guest room was no longer as tidy as before. The window was closed; the positions of tables and chairs seemed to have been moved, exuding a casual feel. The floor was somewhat messy, and there was a large spiderweb-like crack on the wall, as if someone had fought there.
Wang Anfeng was half-kneeling on the ground, one hand on his knee, and the other supporting the floor.
His delicate, gentle face was pale, which was usually warm and occasionally sharp; his eyes were empty, as if devoid of everything, as if having witnessed great horror, losing the capacity to endure further.
Sunlight streamed onto him, making his clothes reflect slightly, with some white light, which made him appear somewhat faded, no longer lively, turning gray and white, disconnected with Heaven and Earth.
The three were quite startled.
Lin Qiaofu couldn’t help but step forward, saying:
“Brother Wang? You’re injured?!”
Upon hearing the voice, Wang Anfeng’s petrified thoughts slowly began to move, the fleeting phantasms of Great Liang Village Uncle Wang, Jiang Shouyi the Master, other villagers, Fufeng Academy’s Ren Changge the Master, father, and mother gradually vanished, reality reemerged, taking hold.
He raised his head, seeing the arrivals, his spirit swayed, and he forced a smile, saying:
“No, it’s nothing.”
“Then what happened here…”
Lin Qiaofu continued to ask, Wang Anfeng paused before speaking solemnly:
“An accident, it was just an accident, and a lesson.”
“No matter when, it’s a lesson to always be cautious and careful. I was too careless; that’s why this calamity befell me, and it’s my fault.”
Lin Qiaofu somewhat confusedly nodded, feeling Wang Anfeng was talking about experiences and lessons for dealing with Jianghu ruffians like Xu Sixing. Though simple, like old talk, she still secretly took note of it.
Wang Anfeng let out a breath, feeling the taste lingering in his mouth was still rampantly spreading, becoming like a whirlwind, a Dragon Draws Water, connecting all the way to his stomach.
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