Chapter 220

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Chapter 220: Let Him Come by Himself

Not long after Bai Wei left, Egi was cleaning the floor and tables and chairs when two more people arrived at Dragon Sakura.

"Sorry, we can’t open for business today," Egi apologized, rubbing the back of his head. But as he looked at the newcomers, a hint of realization flashed in his eyes. "The boss lady still hasn’t come, so you’ve come here for nothing."

The two people who arrived consisted of one person wearing a black hoodie that didn’t match his figure and another person who was tall and stocky. Although he was wearing a small suit, he didn’t look like an official, but more like a brawler.

The woman in a black hoodie spoke with a pleasant voice.

"Excuse me, where are Mr. Wang and Boss Guo? They haven’t arrived either?"

"Who are you referring to?"

"Wang Fugui and Guo Guifu."

"Hmm, they are not here." Egi said, "Perhaps I’m not familiar with them, I can ask other staff members."

The man in the suit looked like a thug and immediately exclaimed angrily, "These two greedy dogs!"

But before he could finish, the woman raised her hand and let out weak coughs, seeming unwell, her voice also changed slightly.

She leaned on the counter and her fingers touched an unfinished cup of cold coffee, under which there was a note with some numbers written on it.

The suit-clad man, who was furious a moment ago, immediately calmed down upon hearing the cough. He carefully reached into his pocket and took out a handkerchief.

The woman shook her head and then looked at Egi, saying, "Apologies for the trouble, there’s no need to bother you… We’ll come back tomorrow."

Egi wiped the table and said, "It’s better if you don’t come."

"Why?"

"It will cause trouble for others."

"What did you say?" The muscular man in the suit glared, "You’re so rude."

The woman paused and guessed something, "What’s the situation here?"

"I was knocked out and stuffed into a cabinet earlier. If it wasn’t for an acquaintance rescuing me, I might have been lying there all day," Egi sighed, "That Fu Yaokai was obviously waiting for you. After all, you were the only guests this afternoon. So, I suggest you don’t come anymore, so as not to cause trouble for me. How long would it take to repair such a big hole?"

The muscular man in the suit rolled up his sleeves, "What does it have to do with us? Do you have any manners…"

"Dundun, shut up!" The woman softly reprimanded.

"Oh." The muscular man rubbed his face in frustration, almost squishing his features together.

"Thank you for the reminder." She looked at Egi, "Sorry for the trouble."

"Just go if there’s nothing else, be careful of muggers on the way." Egi continued wiping the table.

"…Goodbye."

Two figures walked out of Dragon Sakura, turned several corners, and stopped under a bridge after making sure there was no one following them.

"Miss, that person’s words were really unpleasant." The man in the suit rubbed his face and suddenly transformed into a panda head with a bang. He took out a bamboo shoot and bit into it, saying, "He annoyed me so much, I almost couldn’t hold back and show him the power of a panda."

"He was already polite enough, considering he was a victim of such unwarranted harm. And compared to cunning businessmen who smile while hiding their knives, he is much better. He could have said nothing at all, but speaking up shows he cares about our safety."

"Indeed, that Wang and Guo are despicable! They actually stood us up."

"It’s not only about standing us up… they betrayed us. Otherwise, our whereabouts wouldn’t have been exposed so quickly."

"Next time I see them, I’ll treat them to undercooked bear paw!"

"Hmm, the next time I see them, they’ll either die or suffer greatly." The woman took off her hood, her emerald green hair reflecting in the flowing water. "Now I don’t know what to do, how can I get to the Dragon Sakura Club to see that person."

"Miss, you give the order, and I will do it, I’m not smart, I don’t understand those things."

"I wasn’t asking you again." The woman smiled, then opened the palm of her hand. A swallow flew from a distance, followed by a few sparrows and several stray cats that came nearby. They all stayed quietly, not even the most restless cat had any intention to hunt birds.

"Tell me, what did all of you hear and see?"

First, the swallow began to speak, then the sparrows, and finally the cats and dogs.

Communication and dialogue lasted for over half an hour. The woman waved her hand, and the small animals scattered.

"So, this is how it happened. It seems that despite all the hardships we’ve encountered along the way, our lives were not meant to end."

"If we really encounter that Fu Yaokai today, I’m afraid the outcome would be far from fortunate."

The woman pursed her lips: "The Embroidered Uniform Guards of the Ming Dynasty."

"The swallow living under the eaves saw it most clearly. Through its words and the addition of an old cat nearby, I could grasp the general idea."

"Can we trust the Embroidered Uniform Guards?" Duanduan dared not eat bamboo shoots before for fear of disturbing the lady, but now he eagerly began to devour them.

"I’m not sure either. Every organization has good and bad people. The Embroidered Uniform Guards of the Ming Dynasty act in the interests of the Ming Dynasty. It is not impossible for them to ignore us." The woman hugged herself and sighed softly. "If contacting the Embroidered Uniform Guards is helpful, we could directly contact the embassy for political asylum, but that is not the outcome I desire."

"Hmm…" The panda scratched its head. "Should we try contacting someone else? Or go to the embassy of the Ten Thousand Demon Kingdom?"

"Hmm, let’s go and take a look first," the woman said in a low voice. "If the situation is not right…"

"I will immediately carry you and run, Miss."

"Let’s do it this way for now." She put her hood back on, hiding her emerald green hair. After a brief hesitation, she put a piece of paper with numbers written on it into her pocket.

"…"

他打通了座机电话，嘟嘟嘟的忙音之后，电话接通，他先是练了练嗓子，然后演技爆发：“学姐，救命呀！”

He dialed the landline phone and after a busy tone, the call connected. He cleared his throat and then his acting skills broke out, "Sis, help me!"

"Xue Hanlei is busy, really busy. As one of the international students, she is responsible for many matters related to international students – accommodation, meals, transportation, classes, and entertainment."

As a third-grade student, Xue Hanlei didn’t pay particular attention to her studies, but passing exams and obtaining graduation and degree certificates shouldn’t be a big problem. Compared to Yun Wuxin’s indifferent attitude towards socializing, Xue Hanlei is undoubtedly a social butterfly. She may not be the most stunning girl in a crowd, but wherever she goes, she is bound to become one of the focal points. This stems from her versatile social skills, decisive actions, and extensive network that can get her anything she wants.

Even in Yingzhou, it seems like her network extends through her family connections. As long as you ask, she agrees, and she can fulfill any exaggerated request and get you anything you need.

In the past, there was a foreign student who fell ill in Yingzhou and couldn’t be saved. The family didn’t want a cremation and had to send the body back to the Ming Country. However, due to the lockdown, it was impossible. Keeping the body for three months would definitely result in decomposition. In the end, Xue Hanlei stepped in and, through some efforts, managed to send the body back to their hometown within seven days for a proper burial. This is just one example.

She has helped many people and doesn’t mind assisting with small favors. As for big favors, there is always a price to pay, and each takes what they need.

Many people owe her favors, whether they are foreign students or locals in Yingzhou. After spending time with her, they all feel that Xue Hanlei is a capable and reliable person.

What Xue Hanlei likes about Yun Wuxin is that they have known each other for over two years, and Yun Wuxin has never asked her for help, not even once. Perhaps immortals simply don’t need assistance?

The more so, the more Xue Hanlei’s heart feels itchy like a cat, becoming even more curious about what desires lie beneath Yun Wuxin’s cold and aloof demeanor.

Over time, she realized that she had become Yun Wuxin’s face dog.

Yun Wuxin’s evaluation of Xue Hanlei is "to wait for the right price to sell." It doesn’t sound like a compliment, as if she would sell herself at any time as long as the price is right.

At first, this combination seems completely disharmonious, but over time, it feels incredibly fitting.

Xue Hanlei also has her own matters to attend to. After receiving a call from Egi and hearing him crying, she thought he must have encountered some trouble on the way. She said, "It’s a minor issue. You can find someone to fix it later. It’s not a big deal. You’re crying like a little girl, aren’t you ashamed?"

He replied, "When I was a child, I used to pretend to cry to deceive my own mother, and she often did this to me… Thank you, senior."

She said, "You’re welcome, but I’m not your mother! Your salary for this month is gone, and your partner’s salary will also be deducted by half."

He exclaimed, "No, senior! I’ve been waiting for this money to go on a date! If you deduct it all, I might as well call the boss lady and apologize proactively."

"You can hit me, but it’s just a waste of phone bill. How about I give you some cement bricks, and you can fix it yourself? You can get it done in one day without having your wages deducted."

"Well, forget it. I don’t want to make a mess." Egi said softly, "Can you deduct it next month?"

"Xue Hanlei raised her eyebrows. ‘I also warned you freshmen not to think about dating at such a young age, not to stay in your comfort zone. You didn’t listen and now you’re messing with a girl from Yingzhou? The gender ratio in the Ming Country is three to seven. Why don’t you consider the interests of the nation?’"

"Egi said, ‘It’s not a girl from Yingzhou…’"

"With a man? That’s even worse! Ugh, how dirty you are."

"Pah, my orientation is normal!" Egi explained in a fluster, "And she is not even human."

"…………"

"Senior sister?"

"Nowadays, young people always want to cross races or even risk their lives. Forget it, do as you please. When you die, I can arrange a professional team to send you back to your hometown. There may not be a Nine Dragon Funeral Procession, but we can have a Five Dragon Funeral Procession to ensure you leave in style."

"Wait! Wait! I have something to say!" Egi interrupted, "Senior sister! I have a friend who wants to join the Dragon Sakura Club."

"The friend you’re talking about…"

"His last name is Bai! Bai Wei!"

"Oh?" Xue Hanlei raised her eyebrows, a playful smile on her face. "Let him come find me himself."

"Beep beep beep…" Egi froze.

"Didn’t you say you didn’t know him?"