Chapter 219 - Clapback (1/2)

Lei Xing was aware that Doctor Lou had been glaring at Bi Lu, but she warned him about this strange old man so she was not at all feeling sorry for his treatment. Her whole attention was focused on the duo before her.

Tung Mei was casually drinking, completely relaxed as if she owned the place. While the real owner, Doctor Lou had his back turned to her, like a child sent to a corner as he glared daggers at the innocent bystander, Bi Lu.

Lei Xing internally sighed.

{...These two are so weird...But they've always been weird, them being weird together should be the normal expectation -_-)'...}

Regardless, their weirdness was not Lei Xing's concern at the moment. She drew back her sleeve and held her arm out in front of Doctor Lou, ”Did you make this?” She bluntly asked pointing at the bracelet as she kept her eyes trained on Doctor Lou and Tung Mei, intently watching their every move.

Tung Mei paused for a split second mid-sip, it was so short so Lei Xing was not sure if she really saw anything. But Doctor Lou's reaction was beyond obvious. He froze, then blinked and then squinted at her.

Lei Xing squinted back at him and asked with more conviction, ”You made it, didn't you?”

{...It's too much of a coincidence that you, a poison detecting ring manufacturer also happens to be the ”godfather” of the owner of a freaking talking bracelet...Can't be a coincidence and I say not a coincidence -_-)'...}

”Xing ji-”

”I didn't ask you.” Lei Xing immediately shut Tung Mei down before she could begin, she could not trust anything that came out of Tung Mei's mouth. She was a proven liar. But Doctor Lou was on more neutral ground so she stared him down and added, ”No lies.”

”I don't lie.” Doctor Lou defended with a pout, obviously offended that she would think he would ever lie.

”Good, now answer.” Lei Xing flatly said, obviously not at all caring about him being offended.

Doctor Lou looked her over and then haughtily raised his head and said, ”Fine, I made it. So what?”

Lei Xing blinked, taken aback by his frank admission. Having a suspicion and it being confirmed were two very different things, especially when it was so easily confirmed. Even it were true, Lei Xing honestly expected that he would be more difficult about admitting things. But then Lei Xing reasoned he must have been more willing to share than she thought since they had built quite a rapport between them. He did consider her a friend.

His admission also confirmed another one of her suspicions, Tung Mei had definitely been lying to her. Lei Xing glanced at Tung Mei, who immediately lowered her head to avoid Lei Xing's gaze.

Lei Xing could not be bothered with her and quickly refocused on Doctor Lou and observed his demeanor.

His hands were folded and he was facing away from her while giving her a side glare, it was obviously a combative position. He was clearly not happy with her and if he shut down now she would get nothing more.

So Lei Xing took a deep breath and then looked at the bracelet with admiration, ”Ahhh, that explains this wonder. With the magnificent and exquisite workmanship is and the otherwordly quality of the gems...I knew it had to be done by someone with great skills. Your ring is as beautiful as it is useful so I naturally thought of you, with you being the greatest I've met so far...”

Doctor Lou's demeanor immediately switched, he chuckled and leaned over and appraised the bracelet along with her as he excitedly explained, ”Naturally, I only deal with the best. It took me quite a long while to settle on these gems. I really wanted something that looked pure and innocent, unspoiled you know. Something that would capture the essence of an adorable baby hehehe~”

{...Baby?...}

Lei Xing plastered on a smile and nodded in understanding as her eyes darted over to Tung Mei, who was still staring holes into the table. Lei Xing quickly turned her attention back to Doctor Lou and complimented, ”Ah, so that's why. You know, whenever I looked at it, I felt innocence and purity radiating from it. I always wondered about the creator's thought process...”

Doctor Lou chuckled again and was eager to enlighten her. It was obvious he rarely got interested listeners admiring his craft, ”You see when Xiao Ying was still an adorable little baby, she had the bad habit of wandering off. Although sometimes I just forgot where I left her hehe~....This one time I actually found her napping in a hole in the middle of nowhere. I had no idea how she got there - Although she might have fallen off when I passed but that's irrelevant. You know I was very panicked when I arrived at home and the baby was gone, babies are such hard work but they are adorable company hehe~...” Lei Xing glanced at Tung Mei as Doctor Lou continued his happy retelling of events

{...Napping in a hole in the middle of nowhere? O_O) Who the hell gave this quack their child?!...}

Tung Mei had apparently resigned herself to the situation and had grabbed the jar of wine and proceeded to nonchalantly continue her drinking. While she kept her eyes on the table, avoiding making eye contact with Lei Xing.