198 EXTREME CARROT AND STICK (1/2)

”There is something different about you.” Beatrice commented as she parked the vehicle close on Cauldron Street.

Hu Lei's mind drifted back to the activities of the previous night and the early morning. It was almost as if Zhong Feng's warm lips were once again scalding her skin. Her internal temperature seemed to rise a little higher and she blushed.

”What do you mean different? What could possibly be different about me?” She denied unconvincingly.

Beatrice looked her up and down as they both stepped out of the car. She truly did think that something about her little boss looked strange. Her observation did not yield fruit. The only thing that she could say was that Hu Lei seemed a little more relaxed and happy.

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Since she could not point out to something specific, she dropped the topic with one final look.

”What are we doing here?” She changed the topic, looking at the quaint street.

Hu Lei's face lighted up.

”There is an old grandpa that has a shop around here. I wanted to visit him for a few moments.” She felt an inexplicable closeness with old man Huo. If she had to explain her feelings, she would say that Elder Huo gave him the feeling of family. Maybe it was because he was involved in medicine like a father.

”What old man? What if you are kidnapped and sold?” Beatrice said with a frown.

Hu Lei glanced at Beatrice with humour in her eyes. ”Even you would not be able to kidnap me easily.” She tuck out her tongue playfully.

Beatrice felt her heart skip a beat. Did Hu Lei know that she was trained and was actually also her bodyguard? Though she had not lied to her, she did not want matters to become awkward between them. Their relationship was good. It would be bad if it was ruined by misunderstandings. On the other hand, it would be too weird to confess now.

”Do not worry. He is a nice grandpa deep in his heart.” Hu Lei led the way to the Apothecary store. Before she could knock, the door opened. Old man Huo's face had its usual grumpy expression.

'How deep are we talking?' Beatrice wondered, but she did not speak the words out aloud. If that face was any indication, a joke would not be met with laughter.

”You are back so soon?” the tsundere man spoke. ”You better not think that I will give you more free tea.”

Elder Huo was actually extremely happy. He had been checking intermittently through the window, even though he knew that his granddaughter would not come back so soon. After all, she did not know that they were related at all. When he saw her from the distance, he could not hold back.

He only realised his actions after he had opened the door prematurely. His words were only for remedying his mistake. If he was too anxious, his cute granddaughter might think that he was an old man with nefarious intentions.

”But you told me I can't afford your tea. I can only look up to you for charity.” Hu Lei understood the old man too well, but she did not embarrass him.

”Humph! This ancestor will admit that my tea cannot be bought with money. I will brew you a cup.” His pride was apparent.

Hu Lei smiled in her heart. ”This is my friend, Beatrice. She would also be honoured to have a cup of tea.”