Chapter 4039 — Han Jingyi's Beloved
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With this unexpected connection between them, their relationship grew even closer. They shared almost everything, and whatever happened, they wanted to be the first to tell the other.
"Jingjing, Jingjing, quick, look! These pills are the greatest harvest from my trip to the Far North Island—what do you think of their quality?" Ning Xuefei said, her face alight with the air of showing off a treasure.
"Huh? The quality of these pills would be rare even among the very finest. This is the first time I've seen pills this good since coming to Cloud Stair Island—just like the ones Brother Wei Zhao used to refine back in the mortal world!" Han Jingyi exclaimed in wonder.
"Hee hee! My eye for treasures is sharp, isn't it? Want to know how I got these pills?" Ning Xuefei said, feigning mystery.
"How did you get them?" Han Jingyi played along.
After hearing the story, Han Jingyi's big eyes flickered, and she asked, "Feifei, that young shop assistant—what's his name?"
Ning Xuefei was taken aback and scratched her head. "I don't know either. I forgot to ask."
"Then what does he look like?" Han Jingyi pressed.
"Huh? Jingjing, why are you asking so carefully?" Ning Xuefei eyed her up and down suspiciously, then suddenly threw her arms around her and giggled. "Ah! I know! Jingjing, did my story make you fall for that young assistant? Want me to play matchmaker when I get the chance?"
Han Jingyi's pretty face flushed red at once, and she wrinkled her nose. "Forget it. You know perfectly well I already have someone I like!"
She and Ning Xuefei shared everything—matters of the mortal world, and especially anything concerning Wei Zhao, were known to Ning Xuefei in complete detail.
"Haha, all right, let's drop it for now. Today we'll keep working on that automated forging mechanism—I've been dying of impatience these past few days..." After a bit of horseplay, Ning Xuefei dragged Han Jingyi toward a secret chamber, a private base set aside especially for their research.
"Mmhm, about that automated forging mechanism, I've come up with a new approach these past few days—we can give it a try..." Han Jingyi promptly put the young assistant out of her mind and began discussing the matter with relish.
Wei Zhao, of course, remained completely unaware of all this. After returning to North Island, he too heard about Xu Lingchong's affair. Though somewhat unexpected, it was still within the bounds of reason.
The attempted rape was a fact. Even if Shangguan Lan'er had not come forward to denounce him, Xu Lingchong would never have dared show himself rashly. Judging from the circumstances at the time, his present situation remained unknown, and as for his going missing—that was only natural.
What Wei Zhao had not expected was that even someone with Xu Lingchong's backing could be kicked while he was down. The Enforcement Hall, under Gongyang Jun, certainly had plenty of nerve.
"Just as well. The Enforcement Hall's actions have saved me no small amount of trouble." Wei Zhao smiled knowingly at the wanted notice.
Even though Xu Lingchong's disappearance was confirmed, Wei Zhao still could not let his guard down! R1152