Chapter 97: Owner Bu, Do You Feel No Shame (2/2)

”I am very concerned,” Bu Fang replied.

”How is this the appearance of someone who is concerned?” Zhao Ruge was somewhat speechless as he pursed his lips.

As Bu Fang finished the cup of wine once more, a touch of faint redness appeared on his fair cheeks. This was a sign that the alcohol was taking effect.

However, once a person started drinking the Ice Heart Jade Urn Wine, they would get the feeling of not being able to stop themselves. Therefore, Bu Fang poured another cup for himself...

Zhao Ruge's eyes that were directed at Bu Fang were almost spewing fire… He thought, ”There isn't much wine in the jar, yet you're still pouring even though you've already drunk two cups! Do you feel no shame?!”

Bu Fang placed the wine cup on the table and heavily breathed out before he replied, ”I am very concerned, but I am not worried since you won't do anything to her.”

Bu Fang indifferently looked at Zhao Ruge and the latter's pupils constricted in response. He did not think Bu Fang would immediately guess that he was the one who abducted Ouyang Xiaoyi.

”You came here to tell me about this matter for no particular reason, that's no different than admitting that you're culprit… However, I am not worried since you wouldn't dare to do anything to her. You can't afford to offend the Ouyang family,” Bu Fang said.

”Hahaha! Owner Bu has completely seen through me. I was really too reckless. I wonder if Owner Bu has any interest in joining hands with me. Now that the imperial city has descended into chaos, it's a good chance to choose a side. As long as Owner Bu is willing to join hands with me, I can guarantee that Fang Fang's Little Store shall become the most famous restaurant within the imperial city and even the entire Light Wind Empire.”

Zhao Ruge's eyes suddenly became fervent as he stared at Bu Fang.

”Cooperation?” Bu Fang expressionlessly looked at Zhao Ruge. ”Not interested.”

”Owner Bu, don't be in a hurry to refuse me. My father is the current dynasty's Minister of the Left. We definitely have the ability to make Fang Fang's Little Store the number one restaurant within the Light Wind Empire. With your powerful puppet and supreme beast companion, it'll be easy for us to assist one of the princes into becoming the emperor,” Zhao Ruge said.

Bu Fang shook his head after giving Zhao Ruge a single glance. He poured himself another cup of wine and a jar of Ice Heart Jade Urn Wine was finished just like that.

After finishing the cup of wine, Bu Fang did not even give a response to Zhao Ruge. He stood up while slightly swaying and slowly walked into the kitchen.

His silence meant refusal.

The fervent expression on Zhao Ruge's face gradually disappeared, and then, he began tasting the Sweet 'n' Sour Ribs and Egg-Fried Rice with a composed expression. However, when he picked up the Ice Heart Jade Urn Wine, he discovered the jar was already empty...

At that moment, Zhao Ruge really wanted to throw the empty jar at Bu Fang's head! That fellow was truly outrageous!

After he finished his meal, Zhao Ruge threw down some crystals and left in a huff. He only managed to drink a single cup of wine out of an entire jar of Ice Heart Jade Urn Wine that costed him fifteen crystals, and the rest ended up in Bu Fang's stomach. How infuriating!

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Inside of the Zhao manor, Zhao Musheng was slowly walking within the garden while wearing an overcoat with images of cranes sewn on it. However, there was nothing beautiful about the garden that was covered by a layer of snow.

A figure glided into the manor, landed in front of Zhao Musheng and respectfully said, ”The secret letter has been delivered into the hands of the crown prince.”

Zhao Musheng imperceptibly nodded. He raised his hand and a lump of pale yellow true energy that gave a feeling of tranquility and harmony hovered on his palm.

”Very good. Has the young Marquis Yang been captured?” Zhao Musheng indifferently asked.

”He has already been caught. We've placed him into the same room as Ouyang Xiaoyi,” the figure respectfully replied.

Zhao Musheng lightly exhaled a cloud of white breath. A snowflake drifted into his palm and was instantly shattered into pieces by the true energy gathered there.

A terrifying force was actually hidden underneath that tranquil and harmonious true energy.

”With both the young marquis and the Ouyang family's girl on our hands, the crown prince won't be able to reject our offer… The emperor of the Light Wind Empire, very good.”

Zhao Musheng dispersed the true energy gathered within his palm. He slowly stepped on the snow and left the garden, leaving behind meaningful words that lingered in the surroundings.