Surprised by this discovery, he looked more seriously at the face in front of him, trying to understand what was different about this smile. “I think your eyes aren’t clear today,” Xu Wanzhi teased, not dwelling on the topic. He tapped the stone table to signal him to sit down and, as usual, poured tea for his guest. After seeing him drink, he asked: “Do you have good news today?” Shen Kuang was momentarily stunned, his face turning red. He glared at him angrily and said: “The person my master asked me to find left a message at the Qu family’s door yesterday, waiting for me at the Yinyuan Guest House at noon today.” “Oh? Congratulations then,” Xu Wanzhi smiled, looking at his excitement. “Are you sure it’s the person your master mentioned? Will you leave after completing your task?” Perhaps not expecting this question, Shen Kuang was stunned, lowered his head to look at him, and spoke in a low voice: “She left a token, just as my master said. If there’s nothing else, I’ll be leaving…” Propping up his head, Xu Wanzhi spoke: “It’s almost noon. Take a Qu family member with you. If anything seems wrong, withdraw immediately.”
If you successfully complete the task your master gave you, come back and have lunch together before leaving. No excuses. How will you go back without money?”
Saying this, Xu Wanzhi clicked his tongue.
“…Okay.” Suddenly being given such “heartfelt” advice by the usually cold Qu master, Shen Kuang was surprised. His pure heart was filled with endless happiness.
Nodding, Xu Wanzhi lectured: “In any case, although your master’s orders are important, when you’re out, your own safety comes first.”
He spoke as if Shen Kuang was going to meet some great villain. Shen Kuang laughed secretly and didn’t argue, nodding: “I’ll be careful.”
The two continued to chat for a while. As time approached, Xu Wanzhi thought of borrowing someone from the Qu family, but then realized he didn’t know who to ask.
Qi’er came out from inside to add tea. Xu Wanzhi looked up: “Qi’er, can you ask the Qu steward to send a useful person to accompany Young Master Shen on a trip?”
