Chapter 78 - Chapter 78: Chapter 078: Sensible (Third update) (1/2)

Chapter 78: Chapter 078: Sensible (Third update)

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“This matter is minor and wouldn’t typically bother you, but what caught my attention is how the not-so-rich looking girl, Chunlan, refused to accept the silver offered as a token of gratitude. It just struck me as strange…”

Now, it’s not unheard of for people to not be avaricious, but refusing a legitimate token of appreciation is indeed peculiar.

Either this person possesses such noble principles that she views money as dirt or that she understands it’s improper to accept this money.

If it’s the latter…

Bearing in mind it involves Chu Jinzhou, Ning Feng wouldn’t dare be negligent and asked, “Should I look into this person?”

“Check into their background,”, Chu Jinnian replied with a frown. “If anything seems off, handle it as you see fit.”

The mere notion that someone might be trying to take advantage of Chu Jinzhou stirred a murderous rage within Chu Jinnian.

“Yes, I will proceed,” pledged Ning Feng. “You have been travelling overnight, master, and must be tired. Perhaps it’s best to rest, I have already arranged hot water for your bath.”

“Alright.” Chu Jinnian nodded. He slightly reclined in his chair and massaged his temples.

He seemed a bit fatigued.

Ning Feng felt a pang of distress seeing him in this state.

Presumably, his master felt more at ease here as it is where he could unwind and freely show his weariness.

With a sigh in his heart, Ning Feng hurried to ready everything.

At dawn the following day,

“Big brother!” Chu Jinzhou, like an exuberant bird, dashed towards Chu Jinnian but stopped three steps from him. “You still remember to come back? I thought you had forgotten about your younger brother.”

The hint of a pout on his lips couldn’t mask the glimmer of joy in his eyes; it was clear he was delighted but feigning anger.

“Such claims are unjustified,” retorted Chu Jinnian as he went over to him, lovingly scratching his nose. “I only went to the capital city to buy your favorite lotus cake from Hanfeng Tower. All in the hopes of pleasing you.”

“But if that person can’t appreciate the effort and harbors grievances, then my whole journey seems in vain.”

“Is that right?” Chu Jinzhou squinted.

“When have I ever lied to you?” responded Chu Jinnian, touching his nose.

His words admittedly insincere.

”1 knew it, my big brother is the best!” Chu Jinzhou jumped up cheerfully, grabbed Chu Jinnian’s hand and said, “Come on, let’s have breakfast together. Uncle Feng said there’s tofu ball soup in the morning.”

“Tofu ball soup?” Chu Jinnian respond with a laugh, “Is that a new dish from our kitchen?”

He had never heard of it before.

“It’s a new tasty dish that I recently discovered and asked the kitchen to prepare. I love having it every now and then, it’s so delicious. Brother, you must try it,” Chu Jinzhou insisted.

Discover?

Where could Chu Jinzhou have gone recently?