บท 79: Forgotten (2)

"Hello, gentlemen." Wuchang was the first to speak up. The stern brother just nodded.

"Such beautiful flowers, this one has such good fortune to meet such exquisite ladies." The fox replied.

'Bro, your playboy level is way too high that it's tacky. No wonder the other brother is sitting so far away from you. Tone it down a little.' Shen Tianyu thought as she followed Wuchang to sit down. She glanced at Rong Jian's icy face. 'You're also too good at pulling aggro.'

Shen Tianyu and Rong Jian merely sat there the whole time they were negotiating. They settled that the evildoer would pay 41 million while the stern cultivator would pay 40 million, according to their financial situations based on their seating. Neither had much objections.

As soon as the negotiation came to an end and the contract was signed, Shen Tianyu finally spoke up. "These two cultivators, where are you from?"

"Naturally, I am from wherever lady is from." The evildoer replied as he fanned himself.

Shen Tianyu smiled. "How can Young Master be from the same place as me? Our statuses are obviously different. Besides, if I had seen Young Master before, I would surely remember." She held her teacup. 'Because you'd attract so much attention, even if I was living under a rock, I would know you.'

"Oh? How can you be sure? Where is lady from?"

"Lavender Palace." At this curt reply, the evildoer's face froze. He is obviously of high status, why would he ever have went to those kinds of places? Even if he wanted women, he could have them brought over. If he wanted information, he could have a servant go get it. To think such a pick-up line he commonly used would be blocked so easily...

Shen Tianyu revealed a satisfied smile behind her teacup when she saw his expression freeze. After taking a long sip, she put her cup down on the table. "This humble one is called Shen Tianyu, someone from Lavender Palace. Pleased to make the two Young Masters' acquaintance." She slightly bent her back in a bow where she sat.

Having a way to get out of the awkward situation he had gotten himself into, the evildoer quickly changed gears. "This one is Long Chengyi of the Long's clan. It is my greatest pleasure to meet Lady Shen."

'Totally unfitting of your name! Where could you find sincerity(1) in that brain of yours?! And Long, isn't that pertaining to dragons?! You're clearly a fox demon. Who came up with your name? They must be turning over in their graves looking at how you turned out! Where's the majesty of dragons! Where's the sincerity! I bet not even a single strand of your hair is sincere! Has no one told you this?! Are you just rebellious or are people too scared to tell you?!' Shen Tianyu cursed in her mind at his image totally unbefitting of the name.

On the outside , however, Shen Tianyu nodded at him and turned to the stern brother. He cupped his hand over his fist in greeting. "Yanwen Moli of Xiaoyao Sect." He replied simply.

'See! See! This is what's called living up to your name! His stern appearance, his strong masculine aura that makes him feel like a concealed blade(2)! Take him as your model!' Shen Tianyu compared the two and their names. One really can't predict the future. The person that selected the name for Chengyi probably never thought he would turn out like this.

Though she had these thoughts, she kept them locked up in her heart for now. She gradually got to have a conversation with them, though Yanwen Moli only ever answered with a few words here and there. The one mostly talking was Long Chengyi. This made her cry inside, for no other reason than she kept being reminded of how far away from his name his image was. She really felt sorry for his parents. Wuchang also occasionally joined in the conversation. Rong Jian was playing the sulking wife card again. And, as time went on, his face kept getting darker and darker. Afraid he would explode in jealousy, Shen Tianyu soon ended their little meeting turned tea party. They promised to meet and chat again if time permitted. They both understood her intention to make friends so they didn't refuse.

Besides, though she kept referring to herself in a humble way, the Manager was obviously being differential to her. She must have some high position within the Pavilion Master's organization or have close ties with him. They certainly wouldn't let this opportunity slip by. The Pavilion Master or Palace Master, whichever name one called him, was a global power! Though Yanwen Moli doesn't say much , he wasn't stupid. Though he wasn't a strategist, his mind was still sharper than most. The evildoer on the other hand... Shen Tianyu could not grasp what in his personality would let him get friendly with a stranger he just met. Was it to get the ladies? Or did he want to be by her side and swoop in like some prince at some time in the future?

'People like that are beyond human understanding. Better not fry my brain thinking too much about it.' She concluded.

As the two men left, Yanwen Moli suddenly had a slight change in expression, as if he just remembered something. He turned around to the three still sitting in the arhat chair. "That's right. Before you came in, that Vice-Manager of yours offered us a deal." He then looked at Long Chengyi, throwing the task of explaining to him.