"Hmm." Ouyang Yue nodded. Smiling service is always welcome, and looking at all the waitresses in their green robes, their figures slender and their heights roughly the same—not all stunningly beautiful, but all quite pretty—she was quite impressed with Leng Can's efficiency. In modern times, even with her abilities, finding these people so quickly wouldn't be easy.
Ouyang Yue was satisfied, but she glanced at the female waitresses and began to slowly pace in front of her. Her steps were extremely slow, yet her tone was somewhat heavy. However, Ouyang Yue remained silent. Although the female waitresses knew that Ouyang Yue was their boss and shouldn't harm them, they still felt a chill in their hearts when they saw Ouyang Yue's blue ghost mask, which gleamed coldly in the sunlight. Moreover, Ouyang Yue walked around them so eerily, occasionally turning her head to look at them. She was very close, and every time the ghost mask turned, it seemed to be giving them a ferocious smile, making them feel a chill run up their spines. They trembled with fear, and fine sweat kept beading on their faces.
After walking around a few times, Ouyang Yue suddenly stopped. Just as everyone breathed a sigh of relief, Ouyang Yue suddenly threw a handkerchief on the ground. There was a round-faced waitress with almond-shaped eyes standing in front of her. The waitress was stunned for a moment, then bent down to pick up the handkerchief and respectfully handed it back to Ouyang Yue with a slight smile.
Ouyang Yue picked up the handkerchief without saying a word, then turned and threw it at another person's feet. That person was also startled, but quietly picked it up and handed it back to Ouyang Yue. However, even after receiving the handkerchief, Ouyang Yue didn't stop, continuing to throw handkerchiefs for people to bend down and pick up, as if she were deliberately trying to cause them trouble!
Several waitresses' expressions darkened upon seeing this. At that moment, a handkerchief suddenly fell in front of one of the waitresses, whose eyes were filled with coldness. It was the same handkerchief that Ouyang Yue had been throwing around. The woman's face immediately turned black. Ouyang Yue walked to her side, but the waitress just stared at Ouyang Yue with her lips pursed, without moving an inch.
Ouyang Yue didn't speak, but pointed. The waitress glanced at it and said with some dissatisfaction, "Young master, although you are our boss, it's unreasonable to treat us like this." Ever since she was recruited to this Beauty Pavilion, she had been subjected to those inexplicable training sessions every day, which she found utterly useless. That was bad enough, but Ouyang Yue's behavior today was clearly an insult to them. Although they worked for the Beauty Pavilion, they hadn't been sold here yet. This treatment was a blow to their self-esteem. She pursed her lips, her face still bearing a stubborn pride.
Ouyang Yue smiled. This woman was quite a character: "Good, you're not bad. Among these people, only you dare to defy me. Not bad, not bad."
The aloof waitress paused for a moment, then chuckled. Among the waitresses, she was considered above average in appearance, and she wasn't from an ordinary background; her family had once been well-off, and she had received some education. Naturally, her temperament and personality couldn't compare to the others. And she had clearly made the right choice. She naturally felt that among these ordinary waitresses, she was the most unique. Some time ago, they had heard Manager Qiuyue mention that Qiuyi Pavilion needed three managers: one to manage external reception, one to manage the embroiderers' work, and the other to manage the storeroom. She was confident; indeed, the young master had a discerning eye. She was determined to get the managerial position!
“You certainly have a unique personality,” Ouyang Yue said, looking at the cold-faced waitress with a pleased expression.
The aloof waitress immediately said with delight, "Thank you for the compliment, sir."
Ouyang Yue suddenly snorted coldly: "You are indeed very individualistic, but in my Meiyi Pavilion, I don't need individuality! Qiuyue has paid her the money, send her away."
The aloof waitress was stunned. She asked in disbelief, "Didn't you value my stubborn personality and ability to manage others, young master? Why are you suddenly not using me anymore? What's the reason for this?"
Ouyang Yue ignored her and waved her hand. Dongxue immediately pulled the struggling Lengyan female waiter out. She struggled all the way and had no idea why Ouyang Yue suddenly kicked her out. She hadn't done anything wrong!
In the courtyard, because the female waitress had been kicked out, the other waitresses shrank back, barely daring to breathe. They were willing to work at the Beauty Pavilion because it was willing to hire women and offered a generous monthly salary. There were a few other establishments in the capital that hired waitresses, but they were all top-tier jade shops with extremely strict requirements: a clean background, literacy, and generally, very poor families were not hired. The Beauty Pavilion lowered its requirements somewhat compared to those shops, but they soon discovered that the actual training was far more arduous.
They had considered leaving, but after training for so long, they were unwilling to give up. They wondered if the young master was planning to kick them all out today. Thinking of this, the waitresses' expressions turned somewhat unpleasant.
Ouyang Yue turned to the round-faced, almond-eyed waitress and said, "Tell me, why did I have to drive that person away?"
The round-faced, almond-eyed waitress was named Yuan Qiao. She was very pretty, with a charmingly alluring blinking eye. However, her expression remained unchanged throughout. She simply said, "Because she's too arrogant. The people who come to this area of the capital are all high-ranking officials, wealthy young masters and ladies. She's just a waitress at Meiyi Pavilion. You can't use your temper, and you certainly can't be angry with these people. Here, you might still give her a chance, but if she encounters those young masters and ladies, not only will her life be in danger, but it will also have a great impact on Meiyi Pavilion!"
Ouyang Yue looked at Yuan Qiao, a slight smile playing on her lips behind her mask: "That's right. That's why I had you practice smiling every day. As the saying goes, you can't hit a smiling face. When you sell things, what you want is the money in people's pockets. Your smiles and attentive service are one of the items you give them in exchange for that money. You sell the service first, and then the goods. Do you understand?"
Many people thought they didn't understand, but dared not speak, only lowering their heads and slowly digesting Ouyang Yue's words. Because they had never heard these words before, Ouyang Yue turned to look at Yuan Qiao: "From now on, you will be the manager of the outer hall, and will directly report to Steward Qiu Yue."
Yuan Qiao smiled faintly, her face showing no sign of being flattered or disgraced, and bowed to Ouyang Yue: "Yes, young master, Yuan Qiao will certainly do her best to assist Steward Qiu Yue."
Ouyang Yue nodded, letting them continue training. She then went with Qiu Yue and the others to the room prepared for her in the backyard. Leng Can was already waiting inside when she entered. Ouyang Yue went in and sat down. Qiu Yue immediately poured her a cup of tea. Ouyang Yue didn't drink it right away. She held it in her hand and turned it around, then looked at Leng Can and smiled: "Your efficiency seems to have dropped quite a bit."
Leng Can's face darkened, and he snorted heavily at Ouyang Yue. He knew all too well how sharp-tongued this woman was, and she seemed to particularly enjoy putting him down and mocking him: "Don't you think about who helped you find those messages? What a shameless woman."
Ouyang Yue raised an eyebrow: "Aren't those things your responsibility? If it were anyone from your area, they would all run around for me, wouldn't they? Isn't it their duty, right, Qiuyue?"
Qiu Yue paused, glancing cautiously at Leng Can. Judging from their recent interactions, this man had quite a temper. She worried that her young lady might provoke him and cause trouble. But she still carefully said, "What you say is true, young lady... but Young Master Leng Can is also quite capable."
Ouyang Yue chuckled playfully, then shook her head helplessly, saying, "Sigh, daughters grow up and leave home; they're actually siding with outsiders." Ouyang Yue had only meant it as a joke and hadn't taken it seriously, but to her surprise, Leng Can and Qiu Yue's expressions changed as soon as she finished speaking, seemingly embarrassed and awkward, which stunned Ouyang Yue.
Leng Can, enraged and embarrassed, retorted, "You woman, can't you be a little more serious? Stop spouting nonsense!"
Originally, Ouyang Yue had a lot more to say, but in the end she just smiled at Leng Can and Qiu Yue with an ambiguous expression and said, "You're so angry because you didn't say anything. So tell me how your investigation is going."
Leng Can snorted, his brows furrowing as he said, "The Fu family is the richest family in the Great Zhou Dynasty. Over the years, they have almost always been selected as imperial merchants by the court. Although they come from humble merchant backgrounds, with such a large gold ingot, the Fu family's daughters have no trouble finding husbands. The Fu family has deep roots in the imperial court, demonstrating their considerable power. In recent years, the Fu family has been secretly acquiring some shops in the capital. Because the Fu family's business is very broad, involving silver, grain, cloth, wine, boats, timber, prostitution, and gambling, it is only natural that the Fu family continues to increase its shops in the capital as these businesses expand. However, the Fu family is not heartless. They open their granaries twice a day to distribute rice and flour. The current head of the Fu family, Fu Lin, has a very good reputation among the people and the court. Otherwise, the Fu family would not have been able to remain so powerful all these years."
The term "silver" refers to money shops, "grain" to grain, "cloth" to fabric shops, embroidery shops, and clothing stores, "wine" to wine and spirits, "ships" to maritime transport, "timber" to timber, "prostitutes" to brothels, and "gambling" to gambling dens. Every single one of these businesses is profitable; it would be impossible for the Fu family not to become the richest family in the Great Zhou Dynasty!
"Oh." Ouyang Yue glanced at Leng Can suspiciously, then sighed, "Leng Can, you're not being obedient. You're actually hiding things from me. I suggested this lead to you, and you're playing tricks on me. You guys are truly heartless. No wonder your master is always dressed in black; his heart is black too. Sigh, to be so dishonest with your partners, I'm deeply hurt, and the consequences of my hurt are severe..."
Leng Can's lips twitched: "Alright, I haven't finished yet, look how impatient you are." What Leng Can just said, no matter how much he said, anyone could find out by sending someone out to inquire. He just didn't want to tell Ouyang Yue, to spite her. Now that his master was involved, Leng Can dared not keep quiet. "Although the truth hasn't been found out, the fact that the Fu family could quickly become the richest family in the Great Zhou Dynasty means that they are definitely not clean behind the scenes. Moreover, over the years they have been constantly expanding their shops, especially in recent years, I have noticed a pattern. Most of these locations are on street corners, with good customer traffic, and they are all in bustling areas."
Ouyang Yue blinked, stroked her chin, and smiled knowingly. The expression on her face was truly chilling. Then she chuckled and said, "This Patriarch Fu is indeed an extremely capable person. I should really have a good meeting with him in the future."
Leng Can originally wanted to ask Ouyang Yue what she was thinking, but upon hearing her words, he couldn't help but sneer: "You? General Ouyang might be able to meet him, but you, a little yellow-haired girl, want to see Fu Lin? Don't even think about it, he doesn't have time to see you!"
Ouyang Yue's eyes crinkled into a smile as she looked at Leng Can with a cute grin: "Qiu Yue, close the door and unleash the dogs! Grab a broom and throw them out!"
"Huh?" Qiu Yue was stunned. Leng Can was already staring at Qiu Yue with wide eyes. Qiu Yue pursed her lips and walked out. When she came back, she was holding a broom. Leng Can was furious and pointed at Ouyang Yue, saying hatefully, "You've got guts, just you wait!"
Leng Can turned and left with a huff, but Ouyang Yue sighed to Qiuyue, Chuncao, and Dongxue: "Look, Leng Can is furious. What nonsense is he spouting? Where would I get the guts? If I did, I wouldn't be a woman. He's talking incoherently."
Spring Grass, Autumn Moon, and Winter Snow were stunned for a moment, not quite understanding Ouyang Yue's words. Leng Can, on the other hand, took a few quick steps, then suddenly slipped and turned back angrily, his face flushed, shouting, "You're not a woman!"
"woman……"
"people……"
"..."
The echoes reverberated, revealing Leng Can's fury!
Qiu Yue looked at Ouyang Yue with some worry: "Miss, if you keep teasing Young Master Leng like this, won't he deliberately leave things out when he's doing things in the future? You should stop teasing him all the time..."
Ouyang Yue pondered the words, her smile deepening. "Hmm, I was really worried about your young lady. Here's what we'll do: Qiu Yue, you'll have to keep a close eye on this Leng Can from now on. You know his master has a lot of power, which your young lady can't compare to. You're the only one who's truly loyal outside. Everything depends on you!" She finished with a helpless sigh.
Qiu Yue's expression immediately became serious: "Miss, please rest assured, Qiu Yue will definitely live up to your expectations and will not let Young Master Leng Can ruin your plans. I will inform you as soon as I have any news."
"Very well, Qiuyue is still the most loyal."
Qiuyue blushed slightly, embarrassed by the praise. Chuncao and Dongxue's expressions changed slightly. Their young lady really had grasped Qiuyue's stubborn and loyal nature. From now on, Leng Can would have to be monitored as a potential traitor at any time...
Afterwards, Ouyang Yue went to check out the location of Meiyige on Chenghua Street. By the time Ouyang Yue changed her clothes and came out of Meiyige, it was almost noon. Ouyang Yue didn't want to go back to the mansion yet, so she said to Dongxue outside the carriage, "Dongxue, let's go to Langhuan Jade Pavilion for a stroll."
"Yes, Miss."
Because Ouyang Yue's Meiyi Pavilion was located on Langhuan Street, and so was Langhuan Jade Pavilion, they soon arrived at their destination. Since it was nearing noon, Langhuan Jade Pavilion wasn't very crowded. As soon as Ouyang Yue alighted from the carriage, she was greeted with a smile and welcomed inside. Last time Ouyang Yue visited, she received a very strange gold bracelet for free. It couldn't be said that she was solely driven by profit, but who wouldn't like to take advantage of a bargain? Moreover, she was somewhat curious about the mysterious person who gave her the bracelet. This gold bracelet was so peculiar; was it truly fate that the person gave it to her, or did they have an ulterior motive? Later, in the mansion, Ouyang Yue tried several times to open the gold bracelet, but each time she failed.
The waitress greeted Ouyang Yue warmly. Ouyang Yue didn't rush upstairs today, but instead strolled around the first floor of Langhuan Jade Pavilion, looking at the small items.
Just then, a commotion broke out outside Langhuan Jade Pavilion. Several waitresses rushed out and then escorted a stunningly handsome man into the pavilion. Ouyang Yue raised an eyebrow and recognized him immediately. It was none other than the devilishly handsome Seventh Prince, Baili Chen!
Upon seeing Ouyang Yue, Baili Chen was also taken aback. He nodded to her and was then ushered into the private room on the fourth floor. Ouyang Yue didn't pay much attention at first, but soon a waitress politely invited her, "Miss Ouyang, a distinguished guest on the fourth floor invites you to come up for a chat."
Ouyang Yue blinked, nodded, and followed. The waitress kept glancing back at Ouyang Yue, who let her look at her, her expression relaxed and carefree, which made the waitress somewhat embarrassed. She then turned and earnestly led the way. After leading them to the innermost private room on the fourth floor, the waitress left, while Chuncao and Dongxue, who had followed, were expressionlessly blocked outside by Leng Sha, the Seventh Prince Baili Chen's entourage.
“Miss, this is a lone man and woman alone together…” Chuncao was very worried, but Ouyang Yue waved her hand. Based on Baili Chen’s identity and his back view, as well as Leng Sha’s skills, she had seen him before. If she really wanted to do something, there was no need to go through all this trouble.
"It's alright, you can just wait outside, nothing will happen." With that, the door opened, concealing Chuncao's worried face, Dongxue's slightly flickering eyes, and Lengsha's expressionless face, before closing it again.
Inside the room, only Baili Chen was sitting at the table facing the door, slowly sipping his tea. When Ouyang Yue entered, he didn't even look up at her. Ouyang Yue, however, politely bowed and said, "This humble woman greets Your Highness the Seventh Prince."
"Hmm..." Baili Chen's voice carried an almost lazy tone, yet it sounded perfectly harmonious and suited him perfectly. Today, he was dressed in snow-white silk, creating a scene reminiscent of a bamboo forest. He simply sat quietly, and against the backdrop of the rising white steam, he seemed to be situated within a bamboo grove, exuding an indescribable elegance and charm. His lips slightly upturned, his pale lips making him appear somewhat weak and delicate, yet not frail.
Each time she saw him, Ouyang Yue couldn't help but sigh inwardly. This seventh prince was simply too devilishly handsome. Although she didn't recognize all the emperor and the royal princes, she had seen some. While they were all good-looking, none could compare to Baili Chen. Thinking about the emperor's appearance, Ouyang Yue felt that this could only be attributed to the late empress.
This former empress was no ordinary person. She came from the Bai family, one of the five great families, and was once very prestigious. Although the Bai family has gradually declined in recent years, it still retains some of its heritage.
However, these were not the reasons for the former empress's fame. She had participated in the beauty pageant of the Langya Continent and won the crown, becoming the most beautiful woman in the land. It was said that her beauty was so captivating that it could topple kingdoms and shame the moon and flowers. Looking at Baili Chen's appearance, Ouyang Yue completely believed in the former empress's former splendor; it was only a pity that such a beauty had died young.
"Sit down." Baili Chen's calm voice interrupted Ouyang Yue's thoughts. Ouyang Yue did not act coy. She turned around and sat down next to Baili Chen, holding a teapot in her hand. She poured a cup for Baili Chen, whose teacup was empty, and for her own empty teacup.
Ouyang Yue's tea-pouring method was unique. Although it looked simple, Baili Chen could see that her technique was fluid and perfect, with flawless pressure, angle, and technique. His eyes flickered, and he took a small sip. The flavor was even richer than what he had tasted before, undoubtedly related to Ouyang Yue's brewing method. He looked up at Ouyang Yue, who smiled faintly, her face respectful, yet her eyes showed no fear, unlike the apprehension others displayed towards him. Was she truly unafraid of his status, or was she merely feigning composure?
He felt none of that was true, because this woman was a very good actress!
“Miss Ouyang’s tea-brewing technique is quite unique. First, there was magic, and then there was her extraordinary tea-brewing skill. Is there anything Miss Ouyang can’t do? Or rather, how many more skills does Miss Ouyang have hidden? This truly piques my curiosity and anticipation.” Baili Chen gazed intently at Ouyang Yue.
The latter looked at Baili Chen with a puzzled expression. Ouyang Yue blinked and said, "What does Your Highness the Seventh Prince mean? To be honest, I'm really sorry, but I only know these crude skills. I hope you can forgive me. I've never been good at anything since I was little. I haven't learned anything proper, but I have learned some unorthodox methods. My father always says that I don't learn anything good."
Baili Chen sipped his tea, glancing indifferently at Ouyang Yue. This woman was clearly lying, but her sheepish smile and embarrassed blush made it seem entirely genuine. At least in his eyes, this tea ceremony and that magic trick weren't simple, unorthodox skills that could be learned easily. He himself had spent a long time studying that magic trick…
Baili Chen put down his teacup, paused for a moment, and then asked, "How long did Miss Ouyang learn magic?"
Ouyang Yue blinked, thought for a moment, and said, "It must have been a long time ago, I can't remember exactly. But I didn't really learn the essence of throwing it. Does the Seventh Prince have any interest?"
Baili Chen nodded seriously: "I'm so bored being locked up in the palace every day. Your magic trick looks quite interesting. Why don't you teach me?"
"Oh?" Ouyang Yue asked in confusion, "Seventh Prince, if you really want to learn, you are a prince, a true imperial nobleman. Learning this is quite difficult. I dare not trouble you."
Baili Chen smiled faintly and said, "Is it that you dare not, or that you are truly not skilled enough and are afraid of revealing your secrets in front of this prince?"
Ouyang Yue frowned and pursed her lips: "I will teach you! But I must make this clear: if you really can't learn it, Seventh Prince, you can't blame me. This requires comprehension!" Ouyang Yue seemed to be provoked, her face flushed red, and she said indignantly.
Baili Chen sighed inwardly, "At least that turning into peach blossoms is no problem for this prince!"
Ouyang Yue coughed lightly and said loudly, "The most important thing about magic tricks is that your hands must be fast..." As if thinking of something, Ouyang Yue's eyes rolled over Baili Chen's face, and her voice softened a bit as she said, "Actually, thieves learn magic tricks faster than normal people, and learning magic tricks is the same as learning to read and write and entering a school; both require following the rules of apprenticeship."
Baili Chen raised an eyebrow, and Ouyang Yue immediately changed her tune: "However, this is something the Seventh Prince wants to learn, so the matter of becoming his disciple can naturally be made an exception. As long as the Seventh Prince wants to learn, I can do my best to teach you. I wonder if the Seventh Prince has been exposed to magic before learning it, except for the time when I made peach blossoms at Ning Mansion that day."
Baili Chen's eyes darted around for a moment, then he suddenly stood up and said, "Sit still, don't move, and keep your eyes fixed on me."
Then Baili Chen's long, slender fingers with distinct knuckles began to twirl slightly: "What I'm about to do will turn the rotten into the miraculous, the nothing into something, and the something into nothing. You'd better watch closely."
Ouyang Yue's lips twitched. She watched as Baili Chen pretended to turn around for a while, then shouted, "Go!"
Then he spread his hands, and two beautiful peach blossoms appeared in his fair hands. The red against the white made Baili Chen's palms look even more white and jade-like. However, Ouyang Yue's eyes twitched slightly.
Seventh Prince, oh~ I saw it all~ You pulled the peach blossom out of your sleeve~
However, she couldn't say that. To be honest, Baili Chen's technique was really good. An ordinary person might have been fooled, but Ouyang Yue was much better than Baili Chen in terms of both skill and experience. Such a little trick could not escape her eyes.
Seeing Ouyang Yue's composure, Baili Chen frowned slightly: "This prince's magic is no good."
Ouyang Yue coughed lightly. This was the most favored prince of the court. Don't be fooled by his easygoing appearance now; if he really angered her, she would definitely suffer the consequences. Ouyang Yue immediately put on a flattering smile, clapped her hands, and praised, "Seventh Prince, you are truly capable! I am astonished. Seventh Prince, you are so intelligent. Not only do you learn quickly, but you can also grasp the essence in a short time. I have never seen such an intelligent and extraordinary person as you before. I admire you greatly."
"Hmph!" Baili Chen flicked his hand, throwing the peach blossoms onto the table. His eyes sharpened as he stared at Ouyang Yue. "I didn't expect you to be such a hypocrite. I'm not one to be unable to hear the truth, but I've always thought that Miss Ouyang is a rare person of genuine character, and I really wanted to befriend you. It seems Miss Ouyang is no different from those who like to curry favor with the powerful and wealthy—so fake!"
Ouyang Yue's smile remained unchanged, unaffected by Baili Chen's words; in fact, her lips curled up even wider: "Please forgive me, Seventh Prince. I dare not. Everything I have said is true. I have been deeply grateful to you for your two acts of assistance, and naturally, I feel boundless respect for you. I would never dare to be insincere towards you in the slightest."
"Is that so!" Baili Chen sneered, "I think you're just as fake now. I don't believe that the person who dared to turn the General's Mansion upside down, who dared to lead servants with weapons to smash the courtyard of the concubine with a powerful background in the mansion, is so cowardly that she wouldn't dare to face me!"
Ouyang Yue looked terrified and hurriedly said, "Seventh Prince, please calm down. I was so angry because I felt wronged that I impulsively led people there. Looking back, I deeply regret it. My grandmother still refuses to forgive me because of this, let alone facing the Seventh Prince. How could I dare to be so reckless!" Ouyang Yue had no doubt about Baili Chen's source of information. Although the incident involving Ouyang Hua and Hong Yicheng at the General's Mansion had reduced the attention of the major powers in the capital towards Ouyang Zhide, it did not mean that those people had given up on him.
The Emperor and the princes probably have inside information about what happened in the mansion, but they probably don't know the exact details.
Baili Chen snorted, seemingly somewhat disappointed that Ouyang Yue was so avoiding him. He picked up his teacup and took a big gulp. Ouyang Yue's eyes widened: "Seventh Prince, there are... the peach blossoms you just threw."
"Cough cough cough." Baili Chen suddenly choked, his face turned red, then he closed his eyes and "thump" slumped onto the table, unconscious.
Ouyang Yue was dumbfounded!
Depend on!
No way!
He choked and passed out after only drinking some peach blossom tea that had fallen into his teacup? Is the Seventh Prince's body made of paper?
"Seventh Prince, wake up! Seventh Prince, wake up! Seventh Prince, Seventh Prince, please wake up!" Ouyang Yue immediately stood up and called out to Baili Chen, but Baili Chen did not respond at all, clearly having fainted.
Ouyang Yue frowned: "Someone come here! The Seventh Prince has fainted." But all she got in response was silence. Leng Shachuncao and Dongxue, who should have been guarding outside, were nowhere to be seen. Ouyang Yue immediately got up and opened the door to look, only to find that there was no one in the private room on the fourth floor, let alone the three of them.
Ouyang Yue turned around and frowned at Baili Chen: "Seventh Prince, please wake up. I'm scared to be alone..."
...
"Seventh Prince? If you don't wake up soon, I'm leaving. My father is about to return from court, and I promised to have dinner with him. I'm really leaving now." Ouyang Yue called out twice more, but Baili Chen remained motionless, slumped over the table.
Ouyang Yue turned around and actually opened the door and walked out. With a "click", the door closed. Baili Chen, who had been lying on the table unconscious, suddenly twitched his fingers, but then immediately became quiet again as if he had fallen into a deep sleep.