Chapter 97: The Two Form An Agreement?

"Better keep watch Bo Lifen, make sure that Madam Dongxia doesn't see him—or he'd get eaten alive." Han Jing grinned at them and waved.

The CEO quirked a brow, "Is she dangerous?"

"No, she's the cat-lady landlady," he coughed. "Not that she's bad and all, but your time might get consumed."

"I see."

"Don't say nonsense or make him worry—we'll get going now. Li Yang, let's go."

Bo Lifen and the CEO would soon return outside of the apartment without necessarily meeting anybody else. Li Yang glanced at the doors and almost assumed that he'd see his secretary arrive or leave one of the units, but she didn't. Perhaps he was only curious about why exactly his secretary had been so hesitant before.

Did she think that he'd judge her based on her accommodation?

Once they were outside, Li Yang held the treasure chest while Bo Lifen strapped on her helmet and fixed her jacket. He soon realized something. "I think we should have asked for another treasure chest," he said. How could they split it up if they didn't have any other container?

It had slipped his mind.

"No need." Bo Lifen twisted a ring on her finger and stored the pearls in her interspatial ring. "You keep the box, thank you for buying great-grandmother some pearls. I'm sure she'll appreciate it greatly. Even if you tell me that I don't owe you anything, this is still too much."

He inclined his head. "It's not a worry—"

Li Yang felt her fingers grip his chin, she kissed his cheek and pulled away. "I'm not sure if you're trying to be impressive or the value of money means so little to you. But thank you either way." There was a red flush in her face, but she still said what was on her mind.

"There are things far more important than it," he said and then asked. "Are you returning to Granny Lanfen simply on your motorcycle? It's a two-hour drive or so. It's far more comfortable to be in a car, so I'd—"

She raised her chin and said, "I'm fine—you can't exactly lure me to the backseat of your car with simply those words."

Her words made him chuckle, and he waved a hand. "I was about to offer to deliver it to Granny Lanfen myself instead of you—but you're the one who prepares the tea. And I suppose it is far better that you give it than me. She might refuse it if I were to give it myself."

"So it never really crossed your mind?" she pursed her lips at him. "... I mean, doing it with someone inside of your car?" Bo Lifen looked at him doubtfully. "And the idea of it is not appealing to you at all?"

He rested a hand underneath his chin and considered the thought. "It's actually a lot more uncomfortable than say a tree. So no, not really."

Bo Lifen rubbed her face. "Okay that makes sense, cramped spaces."

She only looked mildly embarrassed.

He cleared his throat, "Then I leave the pearls to you and I'll go on ahead then, Miss Lifen." As much as he might have wanted to stay and talk—he still needed to pick up Taiga. She was still his bodyguard, and it didn't exactly make much sense to leave her behind in the first place, but he wanted to avoid complications.

But now Li Yang didn't exactly know if his secretary went with the spirit either out of the office or she went home all by herself for a break. Did Taiga know how to get to Shen Society? He checked his phone for any messages and found one from his secretary.

'Mister Li—I'm at Shen Society with Taiga.'

He would pick the two of them up.

Li Yang threw one last look at Bo Lifen, "I'll see you sometime again if I experience some trouble brewing the pearl tea."

"I could do it for you, you know?" She revved up her motor and threw him a look. It took her a near minute before she mustered up her words and said, "I may have left too soon last night—but I meant what I said."

Li Yang raised a brow. "Which in particular are you referring to, Miss Lifen?"

She gave him a 'Are You Actually Serious?' look before she said it, "I wouldn't have minded if we did it again… or went all the way. It's helping with my nerves by just a tad—and you didn't dislike it either, right?"

Li Yang shook his head. "No." He glanced at the windows of his car and took note of the darkness of the sky. It was actually a little past six in the evening now. "And if you actually liked the idea of doing it in the backseat..."

"We're not highschool or college students doing it there!" She turned her head away from him. "Let's… let's talk about this sometime. See you." Bo Lifen left him again, but at a faster speed this time.

"Man, nearly one kilometer in under a minute—hah, at least she didn't leave at a speed of light, eh?" Bao chuckled and appeared in front of the CEO. The creature wagged a paw, "Who thought you'd actually suggest doing it in your car—that's my boy! I mean, that's more like it!"

"Miss Lifen was the one who thought I was trying to get her into my car, but I suppose it doesn't actually matter. I wouldn't have minded it either way." Li Yang stepped inside his car and placed the treasure chest in the shotgun seat. "It's frankly refreshing she asked me directly, I guess we can set a schedule or something for it. I'll be able to collect her yin qi and such—accomplish another achievement whilst enjoying myself? Two birds in one stone."

"You don't have to give me winded excuses—the two of you wanted to fuck. That's it." Bao opened the lid of the treasure chest and grabbed one of the pearls. It gave the pearl a lick before shoving it in its mouth and soon swallowed the pearl and burped, "Speaking of which, are you really interested in drinking these ocean pearls? It's kinda a waste since cultivators' lifespans tend to lengthen as one becomes stronger."

"It's not really for me," he eyed the creature. "And it's not for you either."

The panda-like creature shrugged unapologetically, "Then who is for?"

"Miss He."