NOVPUBShen Roujia gave Zhang San an approving look. “San’er, you’ve been working hard for me lately. Go to the merchants’ guild and open an account. I’ll reward you with some money from the bookshop’s private funds.”
Zhang San’s eyes widened in surprise, his usually squinty eyes appearing much larger due to his astonishment.
“Master, what are you saying? This is all part of my duty. It’s an honor to do these things for you.” 𝓃ℴ𝓋𝓹𝓊𝓫.𝒸𝓸𝓂
Shen Roujia frowned at Zhang San and spoke bluntly, “Alright, even the best subordinates need to be taken care of. You always say you’ll follow my orders, so why make me worry over such trivial matters?”
After hearing this, Zhang San finally stopped protesting.
Shen Roujia scratched her forehead lightly, and then she and Zhang San left the Hidden Pavilion one after the other.
Xiao Sinian, who had been watching this scene, hesitated and started to follow them. However, Gu Zhi appeared at that moment and blocked his path.
“Xiao Sinian, what do you think you’re doing?”
Xiao Sinian, caught in the act like a guilty child, blushed slightly. “I was just worried that it might be dangerous for her to go out alone.”
Gu Zhi chuckled softly. “Xiao Sinian, stay out of her business. It’s not your place.”
When Gu Zhi said this, her gaze turned cold, causing Xiao Sinian to frown. “Gu Zhi, you—”
Gu Zhi withdrew her hand and interrupted him. “I’m leaving. I’m a bit tired today.”
Xiao Sinian felt like he was being played by these two. Something about their behavior seemed strangely similar.
Meanwhile, as Shen Roujia walked along, she couldn’t help but sneeze again. “What’s going on? Why does my nose keep bothering me lately?”
The lights of Glamorous Pavilion shone brightly as always, but tonight, something seemed off.
