CHAPTER 268: CHAPTER 268: TO BE HONEST

Xing Kang hurriedly asked, "So, do you know when we can start?"

"Soon!" Shen Qinglan replied.

This little girl really knows how to keep people in suspense, Xing Kang thought helplessly.

"Mr. Xing, may I take a look?" Duan Yunfei pointed at the stack of papers in his hand.

"Oh, young master, here!"

Xing Kang quickly handed it to him.

Duan Yunfei took it and initially browsed casually, but when he saw the contents on the paper, his heart couldn’t help but tremble.

He was not one to enjoy stories, yet found himself captivated by the content on the paper.

"Is it really that good?" Old Tang couldn’t help but ask when he saw Duan Yunfei was completely engrossed.

Xing Kang hurriedly described what he was reading to him, and Old Tang was both shocked and amazed.

He looked at Shen Qinglan and chuckled, "Miss Shen, what about the next story..."

Duan Yunfei, not knowing when he finished reading, was also looking at her expectantly.

Shen Qinglan curled her lips and raised an eyebrow, "Want to hear it?"

"Yes!"

Xing Kang and Old Tang nodded simultaneously, and although Duan Yunfei did not nod, the eager gleam in his eyes had already betrayed him.

"You can listen if you want," Shen Qinglan said, "Wait until the teahouse opens, you are all welcome."

All three: ...

Duan Yunfei took good care of the paper and looked at her, "Since Mr. Xing has agreed, shall we return?"

He had already thought about it, that upon returning, he would let Old Tang vacate a private room so Shen Qinglan could tell him the rest of the story.

"Leaving already?" Xing Kang saw them getting up and tried to persuade them to stay, "How about joining me for dinner before you go?"

"No, thank you!" Old Tang laughed, "There’s still work to be done at the restaurant, so we won’t stay long!"

"Alright then!" Xing Kang seemed a bit disappointed but politely said, "I’ll see you out!"

"Mr. Xing, please stay!"

Seeing that he was walking them to the door and wanted to continue seeing them off, Duan Yunfei quickly stopped him.

"Then..." Xing Kang looked at Shen Qinglan, "Miss, you promised to inform me once the restaurant is ready!"

"Don’t worry, Mr. Xing," Shen Qinglan said, "Since I’ve found you, I won’t be looking for anyone else."

Xing Kang said, "A promise is a promise!"

Shen Qinglan nodded, "A promise is a promise!"

After leaving Jufu Lane, Duan Yunfei and Old Tang immediately coaxed Shen Qinglan into sharing the next part of the story.

Old Tang patted his belly and said, "Miss Shen, please, just this once!"

"Alright!" Shen Qinglan said helplessly.

Throughout the journey, Shen Qinglan narrated the fourth story to them, which was about Sun Wukong being bestowed the title of Horses’ Fortune.

Both listened intently, afraid to interrupt.

"What happens next, what’s the next part of the story?" Duan Yunfei couldn’t help but ask.

Having heard the beginning but no end, the itch in their hearts was unbearable.

"We agreed on just one time." Shen Qinglan said firmly, "A person must keep their word!"

Duan Yunfei and Old Tang were on the verge of tears.

The story was simply too captivating!

Old Tang pretended to be pitiable, "Miss Shen, you see I’m getting on in years, you wouldn’t want me to lose my appetite, would you?"

Shen Qinglan waved her hand, "It’s no use playing the pity card!"

"Miss Shen..."

"Hey~" Shen Qinglan interrupted him, smiling, "To know what happens next, wait for the next installment!"

Seeing that playing the pity card didn’t work, Old Tang felt quite helpless.

Duan Yunfei curled his lips and affectionately asked, "How did you think of writing such a story?"

"Honestly," Shen Qinglan looked at him and smiled, "The story isn’t actually written by me."