Chapter 35: A Quiet Shop
Yao Ziyan, despite her initial embarrassment, quickly regained her composure. After all, she had traveled far and wide across the Azure Continent.
"You misunderstood," she said with a calm smile. "I'm just a friend of the boss, and I only stayed here for the night."
"Haha, we understand, we all understand!" Wei Qingzhu replied teasingly, flashing a knowing grin and winking at Luo Chuan.
Yao Ziyan: ...
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"How did you sleep last night?" Luo Chuan interjected, steering the conversation elsewhere.
Yao Ziyan paused briefly, her mind flickering back to the events of the previous night. A subtle, almost imperceptible ripple passed through her eyes.
"Very well," she replied sincerely. "Thank you for taking me in, Boss."
Luo Chuan nodded, his expression remaining as indifferent as ever.
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But then he muttered, almost to himself, "The shop feels a bit deserted."