Chapter 111: Chapter 102: Ability
The news of the market incident spread quickly.
Su Lin had just stepped out of the market when Su Can, Su Qi, and the key mbers of the second team pulled him into Gouhuo Tavern.
The atmosphere was heavy, as if they were conducting a "three-way interrogation" against Su Lin.
"...That’s how it all happened."
Su Lin clearly recounted the details, including the transaction with Song Yiren, finally saying:
"In a mont of urgency, I thought of the cooperation intent already established with Miss Song, and took advantage of the situation to shift focus and cover up the trouble Hou Yong caused."
Su Can, Su Qi, Liu Jun, and the others remained silent, their gazes not focused on Su Lin but turning unanimously towards Song Yiren, seated calmly.
Su Can took a deep breath, his voice carrying a barely noticeable tremor, directly addressing the core issue:
"Miss Song, the Snakehead Ground Daisy... is it truly in your possession?"
The hope of an antidote being within reach was a relief for the elderly man who had suffered from the poison for a long ti.
Song Yiren sat elegantly at the bar, a fittingly gentle smile on her lips:
"How could I dare deceive in this matter? The herb is currently looked after by the troupe."
She glanced at her sister, engrossed in her battle with the braised pork:
"If there are any doubts, my sister can retrieve it for inspection imdiately."
With oil on her face, Song Yiyi innocently blinked, having been called out.
"Then I’ll have to trouble you." Su Qi responded without reservation.
When it cos to Old Su’s life, there’s no room for courtesy.
Song Yiren chuckled, casting a glance at Su Lin that seed to say: you and your uncle resemble each other quite a bit in your unceremonious manner.
Song Yiyi reluctantly put down her chopsticks and hurried off.
During the waiting period, Su Qi looked at his nephew, his eyes full of approval:
"Quick thinking. If Zhang Shuo were to seize this opportunity to make trouble, the consequences would be hard to imagine."
"Just going with the flow." Su Lin didn’t claim credit, "The infamous Black Scale is hated by all."
He then turned to Song Yiren, speaking sincerely:
"It’s also thanks to Miss Song’s promise of cooperation that gave
the courage to declare war publicly. Su Lin is grateful."
Song Yiren, hearing this, curved her lips in a sowhat playful smile:
"Oh? Is Young Master Lin thanking ?" She lifted her sleeve elegantly, a hint of teasing in her voice:
"Although the initiative to deal with Black Scale was mine, Young Master Lin pushed
to the forefront at the market without hesitation. Shouldn’t there also be so extra compensation for ?"
Her words carried a half-teasing tone, causing the surrounding gazes to shift subtly between the two, the atmosphere tinged with a slight hint of intrigue.
Su Lin was long accustod to her changing styles, remaining composed:
"What kind of compensation is Miss Song seeking?"
"Shouldn’t the sincerity co from Young Master Lin’s careful consideration?" Song Yiren skillfully turned the question back to him.
"Of course." Su Lin nodded, "However, I know little of Miss Song, fearing I might be presumptuous."
"Hehe~" Song Yiren chuckled, "That’s alright. Young Master Lin can learn more about
slowly and then make plans."
"Slowly?" Su Lin raised an eyebrow, "Is Miss Song planning to stay long in Wuyin Village?"
"Guess~" Song Yiren’s eyes twinkled, leaving a tantalizing note.
Their seemingly casual banter hid underlying cunning.
Su Qi and Su Can exchanged a glance, understanding the subtlety, sensing that this Song Family girl had a keen mind but seed to have an unusual interest in Linzi.
Not long after, Song Yiyi returned with a small wooden box.
"Here, the thing you wanted." She casually placed the box on the bar and quickly returned to her braised pork.
Heaven knows how long she hadn’t tasted the flavor of at!
Su Can almost sprang forward, his hand trembling slightly as he grasped the box.
He took a deep breath and suddenly lifted the lid.
Inside the box, lined with soft velvet, lay an oddly shaped herb quietly.
The shape of "丁
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