Chapter 263: You Must Have Something Good Up Your Sleeve

Kong Nian naturally would not believe Kong Xiang's answer. If it weren't intentional, he wouldn't have needed to speak at all in such a setting.

"Uncle Kong, you should know that I loathe people interfering in my affairs the most."

It was a reminder, but more so a warning.

Kong Xiang spoke with trepidation, "How would I dare? My only mission in accompanying the Young Mistress this time is to assist her in obtaining the Zhou family's Profound Spirit Liquid."

Kong Nian raised an eyebrow. He said he wouldn't dare, yet he was reminding her of the purpose of this trip.

Only by helping Zhou Li obtain the treasure from the ancestral lands could one obtain the same thing from the Zhou family's treasury.

That thing was the Profound Spirit Liquid.

And only the Profound Spirit Liquid had the possibility of stopping her gradually depleting special abilities.

Correct, the energy stored in her eyes was not infinite; it would gradually decrease with every use.

When this situation occurred, even the clan elders could not find the cause. The only possibility was that she was not the original host to which this energy adhered; although she had forcibly taken possession of it, she had lost the ability to regenerate it.

The efficacy of the Profound Spirit Liquid was to nourish and trigger energy regeneration, which was why she had traveled thousands of miles to appear in the capital.

"I know exactly what needs to be done." Kong Nian's expression grew increasingly grim.

"As long as the Young Mistress remembers." Watching her constantly changing expressions, Kong Xiang knew his purpose had been achieved.

Pressed tightly against the door eavesdropping, Kong Yueqing's breath hitched when she heard the words "Profound Spirit Liquid."

She had only just realized that the Clan Leader's arrangement for them to come here was actually to help Kong Nian obtain the Zhou family's belongings.

But what exactly was the Profound Spirit Liquid?

***

At the hotel.

Ma Chulong arrived at Su Yan's room with a heavy heart.

Ma Chulan and Su Yan were both waiting for his return. Ma Chulan could not wait and immediately voiced Su Yan's thoughts first.

"Big Brother, do you also think this method is feasible?"

After speaking, Ma Chulan waited for Ma Chulong to make a decision.

Ma Chulong looked toward Su Yan, deliberately relaxing his expression.

"Su Yan, you and Captain Du actually think alike. He also proposed doing this today, and he has already planned to implement it tonight."

This was what they called "great minds thinking alike."

However, it wasn't Su Yan and Du Jinsong, but Su Yan and Gu Yang.

A trace of a smile appeared on Su Yan's face. "Since the plan is feasible, then I wish you great success."

Ma Chulong gave an "mm" in response. "Kong Nian also went to the Zhou family today."

He knew Su Yan cared about the situation with the Kong family, so he told her specifically.

Sure enough, the expression on Su Yan's face froze instantly.

Ma Chulong continued, "She likely arrived in the capital a few days ago and only made an appearance today."

Ma Chulan also grew interested. "What does that Kong Nian look like? Is she really as formidable as people say?"

"She's about the same age as you two; her looks are just average. As for her strength, it's not clear yet, but she is very intelligent. Furthermore, her status in the Kong family should be quite high; Kong Yueqing and Gan Hua and the others don't even have the standing to sit in her presence."

Ma Chulan was dumbfounded. Thinking of how Kong Yueqing usually acted so high and mighty in front of them, it turned out her status in the Kong family was so low.

"If I had known, I should have gone with you, Brother."

She loved watching excitement the most.

"You'll be able to see her tonight." Ma Chulong noted Su Yan's expression and then asked, "Do you want me to arrange a dinner so you can meet her?"

This wasn't difficult.

Su Yan refused, "No need, there will be chances to meet."

"Did you see Editor Gu today?" Although Ma Chulong had promised Du Jinsong not to tell her about Gu Yang encountering danger, he still couldn't help but ask.

Su Yan averted her gaze somewhat guiltily.

It had been so hard to forget about that kiss...

"Not yet."

Ma Chulong did not realize her abnormality and merely reminded her, "The city hasn't been peaceful lately; you should pay more attention to Editor Gu."

"I will," Su Yan replied perfunctorily. In reality, she hadn't yet decided what kind of mood and attitude she should use to face Gu Yang next.

After all, they had just agreed to dissolve their marriage, yet their relationship didn't seem to have grown distant because of the dissolution.

Come to think of it, it was her fault; she should have pushed him away last night.

She truly had no experience with matters of the heart, so she needed to think it through carefully.

***

At the publishing house.

"Editor Gu, snap out of it."

Lu Feng waved his hand exaggeratedly in front of Gu Yang.

This was already the fourth time today that Gu Yang had spaced out, and every single time, he had that kind of smile on his face that made people's imaginations run wild.

Gu Yang gave a dry cough, only then realizing he had drifted off again.

Lu Feng's inquisitive gaze looked as if he wanted to bore a hole through Gu Yang's face.

"You definitely have something good going on."

Suddenly, he felt incredibly envious.

Gu Yang denied it, "No, don't talk nonsense."

"Look at that lovestruck expression of yours. You've definitely made progress with Su Yan, haven't you?" Lu Feng actually guessed correctly in one go.

Gu Yang suppressed a laugh and dropped his gaze to the documents in front of him to divert his attention.

This reaction was equivalent to giving Lu Feng an affirmative answer.

"You're already nesting with your sweetheart, while I'm still a lone wolf. I wonder if Miss Kong and I have that kind of fate."

At the mention of Kong Nian, a crack appeared on Gu Yang's face.

"Gu Yang, I want to ask Miss Kong out. Do you think she'll agree?" Lu Feng had pursued many girls, but he had absolutely no confidence when it came to Kong Nian.

"I'm not her, so how would I know? However, they've been busy dealing with missing persons cases lately, so she should be very busy." Gu Yang analyzed rationally.

"No matter how busy, one still has to eat. I'll call her right now. Why don't you bring Su Yan along too? It'll be more lively with the four of us, and you guys can help me play wingman?" Lu Feng thought this idea was wonderful.

After all, Su Yan and Kong Nian were about the same age; as girls, they should have topics to chat about.

"No." Gu Yang refused without even thinking, even losing control of his volume and raising it significantly.

Lu Feng was startled; he hadn't expected such a large reaction.

Realizing his loss of composure, Gu Yang fell silent for a few seconds before explaining, "Yan Yan doesn't like interacting with strangers. Just ask Miss Kong yourself."

Lu Feng didn't know what was in his heart; he simply believed whatever he was told.

***

In the evening, Ma Chulong and Ma Chulan arrived at the Zhou family residence on time.

Seeing the ten handsome men selected by Zhou Li, even Ma Chulong couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

Picking any one of them at random, their appearance and temperament were considered top-tier.

Ma Chulan's eyes were even more fixed; being at the age of first love, she naturally liked handsome and dashing men.

Noticing his younger sister's expression, Ma Chulong inconspicuously blocked her view.

It was fine to glance casually, but if she were to develop feelings for one of them, it would be troublesome.

Ma Chulan couldn't see the men; her gaze passed through the crowd and landed on Kong Nian, who was not far away.

Even with so many people appearing together, Kong Nian remained the most dazzling one.

(End of Chapter)