"What are you saying?" Cao Xin looked at Li Yang with amusement, her bright eyes sparkling with a mix of reproach and amusement, and gave Li Yang a light pinch.
"Huh? Nothing much? I just saw the Beston Pants store sign and suddenly remembered a really interesting saying." Li Yang chuckled to cover it up.
"Was there a store like this just now?" Cao Xin looked around but didn't find anything wrong.
"Oh, it's over there, you didn't notice. What are we having for dinner tonight?" Li Yang chuckled and changed the subject, no longer dwelling on the previous question.
"I don't know either, I've been eating takeout for a week, I'm about to throw up~" Cao Xin said, sticking out her tongue in disgust. Li Yang was touched. Was she protecting him? Otherwise, who would be crazy enough to torture themselves by eating takeout for a week? Even homebodies would go downstairs for a bowl of beef noodles, a beer, and some peanuts to relieve the boredom of their lives.
"How about we go eat Tan Family Cuisine? They're generous with their ingredients and the flavors are amazing!" Li Yang suggested.
"Is it here?" Cao Xin asked in surprise. She didn't know there was a so-called Tan Family Cuisine restaurant nearby. "It's a private restaurant, and most people don't know its location except for true gourmets. Come on, I'll take you there~" Li Yang said with a proud smile.
"Great! I really want to see something new!" Cao Xin said excitedly, clinging to Li Yang's arm. She came from a bureaucratic family; her father was a high-ranking official in the Education Bureau. She had no shortage of food or clothing, but she had always been a quiet person with little ambition or wild ideas. She had never been to a place like Tan Family Cuisine before.
"By the way, your girlfriend, Zhao Ran, is planning to participate in this season of 'Happy Angels.' What do you think?" Cao Xin suddenly asked. Li Yang touched his nose and snorted, "Let her participate, that's a good thing. It's a great opportunity to become famous, a national star-making movement."
"Aren't you going to offer your support?" Cao Xin asked in surprise.
"How can we not support it? Without strong support and Beijing, such talent shows can't achieve results and awards. I understand that very well. Although I believe Xiao Ran's strength is enough to sweep away those so-called tough guys like Brother Chun and Brother Zeng, necessary means are still indispensable~" Li Yang said with a smirk, he was very clear about the shady dealings behind these talent shows.
"Hmm. Do you know the background of the guy who delivered the flowers today?" Cao Xin whispered, holding Li Yang's arm.
"Oh? It seems you've already investigated. Just tell me then. Saves me from wasting my time." Li Yang glanced at the petite Cao Xin. Now in his early twenties, Li Yang's body had reached a perfect state due to his cultivation, without an ounce of excess fat, and his height perfectly conformed to the golden ratio, making him considerably taller than Cao Xin. Cao Xin, too, had become increasingly fair and rosy due to her cultivation, her skin as smooth and delicate as a baby's, yet exuding the unique peach scent of a mature woman. A typical loli's face and a mature woman's figure, she was irresistible to all male beasts.
“Yes, we’ve already done a thorough investigation into him. Su Xiaoxiao called the Film Group and found out all his details,” Cao Xin said.
"Oh? Tell me about it then."
“Okay, I’ll start now…” Cao Xin introduced Zuo Tengfei’s background to Li Yang, and the two walked step by step into a street with a beautiful view.
After Cao Xin's explanation, Li Yang gained a clearer understanding of Zuo Tengfei's origins and background, and his brows furrowed slightly. His current situation seemed rather dire. Although he was unaware that Fei Hua and Fei Ling's souls had already returned to Kunlun, Fei Hua was unwilling to describe what had happened, but Fei Ling, filled with resentment, had already verbally abused Li Yang mercilessly, thoroughly enraging Kunlun's sect leader, Tian Yuanzi.
Chapter 913: Buddha Jumps Over the Wall
At Fei Ling's insistence, Tian Yuanzi called the Dragon Group and the National Security Bureau to report the truth about their disappearances. Li Yang's situation was extremely precarious; his life was on the verge of collapse. If he had known that killing them would leave such a hidden danger, he would never have acted. He would have preferred to bear the risk of his demonic cultivation being exposed rather than face such a severe crisis. Fortunately, Wang Gui's soul was too weak and he was taken away by the Tibetan Grand Lama, Dandong.
Although unaware of these deadly crises, Li Yang had felt a persistent unease and restlessness ever since escaping Xishan. Having reached his level of cultivation, he possessed a subtle sensitivity to certain things, especially those personally affecting him. Upon learning of Zuo Tengfei's powerful background, Li Yang felt a headache coming on. But what's done is done; he had no habit of regretting it. He would deal with whatever came his way.
"Hmph! Who says we can't ride the wind and cleave the sun and moon! These petty scoundrels, I'll make them kneel and beg for mercy sooner or later!" Li Yang declared with boundless pride. A heroic and dashing aura emanated from him. With his handsome face, fair skin, and red lips, and such skill and charisma, Cao Xin's eyes burned with desire. Her body pressed softly against Li Yang's, and she began to wet herself.
"I know you can definitely solve these problems~" Cao Xin looked at Li Yang with complete trust.
"Okay. We're here. Let's go in." Li Yang looked up and saw the elegant waterside pavilion and said to Cao Xin. This was an elegant residential area, where land was extremely valuable, and the residents were all wealthy. To own an apartment in such a place and use a waterside pavilion as a restaurant showed just how impressive the owner was.
"Zhiweizhai?" Cao Xin was somewhat surprised when she saw the name inscribed on the small pavilion.
"Yes, Zhiweizhai. They only accept one group of people at a time because there's only one table, right here in this little pavilion. See it?" Li Yang said, pointing to the pavilion overlooking the water. The pavilion was hidden behind a rockery, next to a pond in the residential area. The pond was filled with lotus leaves, and you could even hear the occasional croak of a frog. If you weren't paying attention once you entered the residential area, you might only see the pointed roof of the pavilion beyond the rockery, and then think it was just one of the countless fancy pavilions in residential areas, nothing special.
Only after entering the pavilion and taking a closer look will you be surprised to find that the paintings on the pavilion are all by famous artists, the inscriptions are all genuine works by famous calligraphers, and even the stone tables and chairs are smooth as water without any sharp edges, making them very comfortable to sit on, especially in summer.
In summer, there is another wonder here: the self-raining pavilion. The pavilion's pointed roof is equipped with a rain-spraying device that can spray water on its own, which drips down from the hexagonal eaves of the pavilion, providing natural coolness.
"What a beautiful and elegant place!" Cao Xin exclaimed sincerely as she walked into the pavilion.
“Yes, I fell in love with this place after just one visit.” Li Yang chuckled, pleased to see Cao Xin so happy. “But you’ll be even more surprised later,” Li Yang said.
"What's wrong?" Cao Xin asked without looking up, her eyes fixed on the paintings and calligraphy in the pavilion.
"You'll find out soon enough," Li Yang said mysteriously.
"Alright, I'll wait and see!" Cao Xin said with a smile. She turned back to continue observing the calligraphy and painting.
On his way here, Li Yang listened to Cao Xin recount Zuo Tengfei's story while simultaneously making a phone call to arrange this dinner. Given his status and background, a single call was all it took to get things done for him. Other people's appointments would be pushed back, and if anyone complained, the host only needed to announce who else was coming, and that person would immediately shut up and become mute, never mentioning being stood up. Damn, comparing yourself to others is just infuriating!
"Huh? The owner here is a woman?" Cao Xin exclaimed in surprise when she saw the person bringing the dishes. Not only was she a woman, but she was also a woman with an outstanding temperament, elegant and charming.
Hearing her impolite words, the proprietress simply smiled faintly, not minding at all. Instead, she secretly glared at Li Yang as she turned around. Li Yang chuckled softly, pretending not to see. While Cao Xin was looking down at the dishes, he gave the proprietress's ample, round buttocks a quick pat. The proprietress's buttocks tightened slightly, but she walked away unhurriedly, her hips swaying slightly from side to side, as if she hadn't felt Li Yang's groping hand at all.
"I don't see anything special about it, so why are they putting on such airs?" Cao Xin said, looking at the dishes in front of her.
Li Yang smiled faintly, as if he had known she would say that. "Try this, yam soup~ see if you like it." Li Yang said, pointing to the porridge-like paste in a thin, transparent porcelain container.
"Yam soup?" Cao Xin found it somewhat amusing. Could this really be sold in such a high-profile way? Did the people here run out of vegetables? They even used such a rustic name.
"Yes, it's yam soup~" Li Yang said with a smile. He looked at Cao Xin with a smile, waiting for her to pick up the spoon.
"Then I'll try it!" Seeing Li Yang's insistent and mysterious gaze, Cao Xin knew he had a backup plan and was just being deliberately cryptic. She scooped a spoonful into her mouth, chewed it slightly, and found it smooth, tender, and melt-in-your-mouth—completely unlike the taste of yam. With a flick of her tongue, the substance disappeared into her stomach. She stared wide-eyed in surprise: "What...what is this?"
Li Yang chuckled and said, "Now you know how amazing it is, right? Although this is called yam soup, it's not actually made from yams. Isn't it smooth and tender?"
"Yes." Cao Xin's curiosity was piqued, and she stared at Li Yang, anticipating his answer. At the same time, she took another sip.
"The names of the dishes here are very ordinary, and they don't look special at all. They're just like regular home-cooked meals. Moreover, this place isn't open to the public. Only true gourmets know about this place, or they'll find out about it through introductions from acquaintances. The yam soup you're eating is made with a broth of wild pheasant and abalone. It's smooth and silky in your mouth, and it's a premium shark fin soup," Li Yang said with a smile.
"How can it be called yam soup? Unbelievable!" Cao Xin couldn't help but laugh.
“Yes, it’s called yam soup. There’s nothing we can do about it. That’s how they named it. We’re not the owners, so we can’t control what they think. But this thing actually has a scientific name, which I’m sure you’ll know. I think anyone with a bit of common sense would know it,” Li Yang said.
"What's your name?"
"Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, also known as 'Full Jar of Fragrance,' symbolizing good fortune and longevity, is a very famous dish in China," Li Yang said with a smile.
"I knew it! So it's Buddha Jumps Over the Wall. No wonder it's so delicious. You really like to make things mysterious!" Cao Xin laughed, shaking her head slightly, but she ate even more happily.
Chapter 914: Death Crisis
The woman, whose buttocks had been touched by Li Yang and felt a tingling, numb sensation, felt a strange, unsettling feeling in her heart. Standing alone at the kitchen doorway, watching the two of them so intimately cuddling, she curled her lip and sneered, "You dare bring people here? You've got yourself into trouble. Don't blame me for being ruthless. You ruined my sex life, and I won't let you get away with it!"