With Curator Yu personally seeing them off, Ye Xuan and his group left the bookstore.
Watching the trio depart, Curator Yu felt a weight lift off his shoulders.
At that moment, an old man approached Curator Yu, hesitated, then said, “Curator, should we investigate that young man?”
Curator Yu shook his head, “No need!”
The old man was puzzled, “Why not?”
Curator Yu said softly, “He’s someone we can’t afford to offend! What difference does investigating make?”
The old man said gravely, “I didn’t see anything remarkable about that young man!”
Curator Yu said softly, “That’s why you work for me!”
With that, he turned and left.
The old man: “…”
…
In the distance, Zhi Xian clutched the Twelve Volumes of Cang History like a treasure, beaming with excitement the entire way.
Qingqiu, meanwhile, curiously observed her surroundings!
She had never been to such a bustling place, so everything she saw filled her with wonder!
Suddenly, Ye Xuan led them to a noodle stall.
Ye Xuan smiled faintly, “Boss, three bowls of noodles, three eggs!”
“Coming right up!”
From afar, the stall owner shouted and got to work.
Qingqiu looked at Ye Xuan curiously, her eyes full of intrigue.
Ye Xuan laughed, “Why are you staring at me?”
Qingqiu giggled, “Young Master, I suddenly think you’re very handsome!”
Ye Xuan gently tapped her head, laughing, “Why state the obvious!”
Zhi Xian: “…”
Qingqiu covered her mouth, laughing delicately.
Soon, three bowls of noodles were served.
Looking at the noodles, Ye Xuan suddenly fell silent.
Qingqiu whispered, “What’s wrong?”
Ye Xuan smiled, “I miss my sister!”
Ye Ling!
It had been a long time since he’d seen her!
Qingqiu hesitated, then said, “Can I be your sister too?”
Ye Xuan looked at Qingqiu, smiling, “My sisters are all very, very impressive!”
Qingqiu’s expression dimmed, and she lowered her head slightly.
Ye Xuan laughed, “No confidence?”
Qingqiu snapped her head up, “I have it!”
Ye Xuan burst out laughing.
Qingqiu suddenly said, “Big Brother Young Master, I’ll definitely be the most impressive of all your sisters!”
Ye Xuan blinked, “That’s… a bit challenging!”
Qingqiu asked earnestly, “Very challenging?”
Ye Xuan nodded, handing her a pair of chopsticks, smiling, “No need to be the most impressive, but you can be unique!”
Qingqiu thought for a moment, then said, “I understand!”
With that, she picked up her bowl and devoured the noodles!
Though Qingqiu appeared refined, she ate with wild abandon, finishing a bowl in less than three breaths!
Her speed rivalled even Tian Qi’s!
Utterly absurd!
She must have been starved before!
After finishing, Qingqiu noticed Ye Xuan watching her, and her face flushed slightly.
Ye Xuan laughed, “Want more?”
Qingqiu nodded eagerly, holding up one finger.
Ye Xuan laughed, “Boss, another bowl!”
Qingqiu gave an embarrassed smile, “Ten… ten bowls…”
Ye Xuan was stunned, then shook his head with a laugh.
