Chapter 336: First Inferrences
# 336. First Inferrences
As soon as Xu Qi’an blurted out that question that had been nagging him for so long, he immediately regretted it.
It wasn’t because the question itself was inappropriate, rather the way he asked it was problematic — he revealed too much.
Number Five, Lina, didn’t know he was Number Three. Xu Qi'an had only told her that he was a peripheral member of the Heaven and Earth Society. But his question just now had clearly exposed his true identity.
_Ugh, it’s all Li Miaozhen’s fault. She made me feel as if my identity as Number Three was already public knowledge… It’s also because my mind is clouded and aching right now, making me less rational…_ With a slightly stiff expression, Xu Qi'an cautiously glanced at Lina.
“No way!” Lina suddenly shouted, waving her arms excitedly. “I promised Heaven Gu Granny that I wouldn’t tell anyone about this or reveal that the information came from her.”
_Oh, so the information came from Heaven Gu Granny… Wait, she hasn’t realised I just outed myself as Number Three?!_
_What a treasure…_ Xu Qi'an looked at Lina with admiration in his eyes.
“That’s your choice. A gentleman never forces others,” Xu Qi'an said, nodding and appearing as though he wouldn’t press the matter. But after Lina sighed in relief, he added casually, “Now, let’s tally up your expenses during your stay at the Xu residence.”