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"Are you saying I'm good?" Liu Yuren fixed his gaze on Huxin. The battle-hardened General Liu, who was always confident in killing enemies on the battlefield, was now completely shaken.
Huxin rolled her eyes at him and said lightly, "Good words should not be repeated."
"Haha. Miss Xia is indeed interesting and straightforward. No wonder my friend, whom I've known for many years, has been talking about you every time he visits me these past few days. I’ve always been curious about what kind of woman could make him so obsessed. Today, I see that Miss Xia is truly extraordinary."
Weidong also joined in the flattery.
As soon as he finished speaking, the three of them paused for a moment before bursting into laughter together. Huxin's laughter was as clear as a silver bell, instantly infecting Liu Yuren and Weidong. Their cheerful laughter could be heard outside A Cup of Vast Sea.
Inside the approaching Cloud-Top Palanquin, a certain gentleman raised an eyebrow while sipping tea, glancing toward A Cup of Vast Sea with inscrutable emotions in his eyes.
"Stop for now; wait until they finish laughing before we go in." The suddenly heard voice was elegant and charming, carrying a hint of lazy magnetism, but the fleeting emotion in his eyes revealed his displeasure at that moment.
The Black Eagle standing outside the Cloud-Top Palanquin remained silent and attentive to his master's orders. Although Master Hong did not speak, after serving him for many years, the Black Eagle could sense something was off.
When the gentleman mentioned waiting until they finished laughing before going in, it seemed… there was a hint of gritted teeth in his tone.
The Black Eagle dared not speculate on his master's thoughts or show any signs of it. He stood obediently outside the Cloud-Top Palanquin awaiting orders. Yet the laughter from A Cup of Vast Sea continued unabated; just when it seemed to stop, it would start again intermittently, sounding like those inside were having a delightful conversation, as if they were long-lost friends.
Even though the Black Eagle's heart was strong, he couldn't help but feel a cold sweat at this moment. Just a few days ago, he could have confidently said that no one could make his master wait! But today he had to admit that Miss Xia had somehow struck at his master's soft spot.
"Wait a bit longer."
Just as the Black Eagle felt cold sweat trickling down his back, Master Hong spoke again from inside the Cloud-Top Palanquin. At this moment, the Black Eagle could no longer ignore the feeling of gritted teeth.
What Master Hong had now was not patience but… jealousy.
Black Hawk stood cautiously outside the Cloud-Top Palanquin. Inside the palanquin, Gu Xuanhong sipped cup after cup of Fragrant Tea. Although his body remained still, his heart had already flown to a certain little woman in A Cup of Vast Sea.
A Cup of Vast Sea
Huxin and Weidong were chatting happily, confirming Black Hawk's suspicion that the two felt as if they had met too late. However, this feeling was definitely not romantic; it was more like a connection between soulmates.
After talking with Weidong, one would realize that this man seemed to know everything about astronomy and geography. The principles and knowledge that Huxin had only grasped in modern times, this man could also articulate clearly. If it weren't for his typical classical way of reasoning, Huxin would almost think that Weidong was also from the modern era, just like her.
"In fact, black holes do exist. But if we say that out loud, I'm afraid people will think we're crazy or at least accuse us of spreading rumors," Huxin said with a smile. Weidong was taken aback.
"The universe?"
"Oh, it's similar to what you just said about the vast starry sky."
"I see. The term 'universe' is quite interesting. It has a simple and clear summarizing feel to it, much easier to remember than the complicated words I used."
"I heard it from someone else too."
Huxin and Weidong exchanged words, initially just commenting on the decoration style of A Cup of Vast Sea, but eventually their conversation elevated to the topic of black holes. Liu Yuren listened quietly from the side, occasionally smiling with his perfect left cheek showcasing an enchanting charm.
He knew that introducing this girl to Weidong was a wise choice; he would let the person outside A Cup of Vast Sea continue waiting.
Gu Xuanhong was so intelligent and powerful that he seemed to have no flaws, but it appeared that his only weakness so far was Xia Huxin.
"Huxin, you must come here often in the future. The General is a busy person; he only comes to see me for a few days each year. Whenever those days approach, I feel like the little wife at Wangfu Cliff, waiting at the door with a handkerchief for him. We often talk all night long for three days and nights without sleep. Now that I've met you and you live in Kyoto, if you don't mind that I'm just a loquacious ordinary person, my A Cup of Vast Sea is always at your service."
Weidong truly regards Huxin as a close friend. Although he has friends all over the world, he has never encountered a girl as unique and intelligent as Huxin. If this girl does not mind that Yuren has a disfigured face and can accept him, she could definitely change Yuren's reclusive and indifferent nature, and it is evident that Yuren is also quite attentive to this girl.
"Let me come here often; as long as your tea is free, I can come every day without any problem," Huxin joked, her eyes sparkling with simple joy.
Liu Yuren, who had been silently listening to their conversation, chimed in, "Count me in."
"Sure, no problem!" Weidong replied cheerfully.
"Ah, it really is a case of different fates for similar people. I've known you for over ten years, and you've never said anything like this. You’ve only known this girl for less than an hour, and you're already so generous. It seems that knowing someone’s face doesn’t mean knowing their heart; no matter how long I’ve known you, it’s hard to see that you, Weidong, are someone who values romance over friendship," Liu Yuren teased lightly, his tone still calm and elegant, but the bright spark in his eyes was something Weidong had never seen in their ten years of acquaintance.
It seems that Huxin really has the ability to transform Liu Yuren.
"However, your purpose for bringing me here today is certainly not just to meet Weidong, right?" Huxin said with a half-smile as she shifted the topic. Her quick wit made Liu Yuren and Weidong exchange amused glances.
From the moment they entered A Cup of Vast Sea until Weidong spoke up, Huxin understood Liu Yuren's intention for bringing her here.
For Weidong to open such a rare establishment as A Cup of Vast Sea in the outskirts of Beijing, his capabilities must extend beyond mere knowledge of geography and astronomy. Given how much he knows, his ability to gather information is certainly not something an ordinary gossip could compare to.
To obtain the information she desires, relying solely on Liu Yuren's familiarity with Weidong might work once or twice, but over time, given Weidong's personality, he may not continue to provide Huxin with information. Therefore, getting Huxin familiar with Weidong and becoming confidants is the best approach.
Liu Yuren's planning was thoughtful; after entering A Cup of Vast Sea, it was now about assessing Huxin's personal abilities.
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