Chapter 226
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Gazing into Mu Qiqi’s eyes, Ye Wushuang smiled and said, “If I am unwilling, do you really think you can force me?”
“Considering that you saved me—though your good intentions almost led to disaster—I believe my answer to your last question should be sufficient as a token of my gratitude.”
“So, I’ll pass on the title of Guest Alchemist.”
Qing Shihua, standing nearby, interjected, “Young Master Ye, I’ve heard about your situation from my sister. If you become a Guest Alchemist of the Qingyun Pavilion headquarters, your safety and that of your family will be guaranteed in the capital. The Chu and Qin clans won’t dare to harm you.”
“I appreciate the offer, but I have my own ways of protecting my family. Thank you,” Ye Wushuang replied, turning to leave.
Seeing Ye Wushuang’s straightforward refusal and his imminent departure, Mu Qiqi became anxious and said, “What kind of apology or gratitude is this?”
“Er… Shuang’er…”
At that moment, Liu Yuemei appeared from outside the courtyard. Seeing that Mu Qiqi seemed quite upset by Ye Wushuang, she scolded, “I asked you to apologize, and instead, you’ve made the young lady so angry?”
“It’s not my fault, Mother…” Ye Wushuang said helplessly.
“Apologize at once,” Liu Yuemei insisted sternly.
Although Ye Wushuang had explained that Mu Qiqi’s good intentions had almost backfired, the outcome was positive—he had awakened. It was only right and proper to apologize to her.
“Mother…”
“Have you become so important that you no longer listen to your mother?” Liu Yuemei raised her voice.
“Of course not, Mother…”
Witnessing this exchange, Mu Qiqi’s eyes twinkled with an idea. She quickly stepped forward, grasped Liu Yuemei’s arm tightly, and smiled sweetly, “Auntie, please don’t be hard on him. It’s my fault. I almost caused him harm. He has every right to be angry with me.”
Both Qing Shihua and Ye Wushuang were left dumbfounded by Mu Qiqi’s behavior.
Qing Shihua was astonished that her usually proud friend had become so adept at acting coquettish.
Ye Wushuang, on the other hand, was stunned, thinking, “Is this another Yun Qingyue?”
“Miss Mu, I’m really sorry. Shuang’er didn’t mean to speak so harshly,” Liu Yuemei quickly apologized.
Hearing this, Mu Qiqi understood why Ye Wushuang had come to apologize.
“Auntie, it’s my fault. I’ve decided to make amends for my mistake by inviting Ye Wushuang to be a Guest Alchemist of our Qingyun Pavilion headquarters. There are no more than a hundred Guest Alchemists in our headquarters in the capital, mostly first-rank spiritual alchemists and a few second-rank ones. It’s a rare honor,” Mu Qiqi said earnestly.
Before Liu Yuemei could respond, Mu Qiqi continued, “Please accept my apology. Otherwise, I truly won’t be able to live with myself.”
Qing Shihua was completely stunned by this turn of events.
Mu Qiqi… had gone too far, hadn’t she?
But the astute Qing Shihua also realized that Ye Wushuang’s alchemical knowledge was truly extraordinary!
Otherwise, why would her proud friend be so insistent on having him become a Guest Alchemist of the Qingyun Pavilion?
Meanwhile, Ye Feifei, watching Mu Qiqi’s performance, tugged at her brother’s sleeve and whispered, “This pretty sister looks just like Yun Qingyue…”
“Right?” Ye Wushuang immediately replied. “A woman who knows how to put on a show.”
“Then big brother, you must never let her become my sister-in-law!” Ye Feifei said with a serious expression.
Ye Wushuang was taken aback.
Where did that come from?
On the other side, Mu Qiqi was still trying her best to persuade Liu Yuemei about the benefits of becoming a Guest Alchemist of the Qingyun Pavilion.
Liu Yuemei was now in a dilemma.
She had only wanted her son to apologize. Whether or not to become a Guest Alchemist of the Qingyun Pavilion was ultimately his decision.
“Shuang’er…”
“Mother, what is it?”
Liu Yuemei tentatively said, “It seems… there’s no harm in becoming a Guest Alchemist of the Qingyun Pavilion, is there?”
Hearing this, Ye Wushuang was taken aback once again.
