Chapter 181
Thinking of the several hundred thousand that had just slipped through his fingers because of a moment’s lapse, Li Jing felt an added measure of self-reproach. Even so, this noble man still could not betray so-called worldly society’s moral code, which, other than his sister, was the last thing he felt worth upholding.
It was a very clean and elegant little house, with vibrantly blooming chrysanthemums on the windowsill and a flourishing spider plant beside it that would have been even more lush had it not been for the weather turning cool. Evergreen hollies, extremely vigorous cacti, and a few classic orchids Li Jing had obtained from somewhere, were all rare varieties; even a small unflowered one would cost over fifty thousand yuan. This guy still embraced such bourgeois tastes - truly befitting of someone from a centuries-old prestigious family. If it weren’t because of the pale-faced little girl in front of him, Pig Hu would have almost mistaken this place for Taoyuan.
Following her brother’s instructions, she served a cup of tea to the two men, called Li Jing, and then told them her brother would be back in ten minutes.
Pig Hu didn’t mind the leafy greens stuck to his front teeth as he grinned and chuckled, "Did your brother teach you to say that?"
Li Ruoshui smiled and nodded gently.
Pig Hu’s smile grew even brighter, "Hahaha, don’t be afraid, we mean no harm, we are all your brother’s friends. He’s Zhang Kai, and I’m Hu Xiaoye. Your brother must’ve mentioned us to you before."
Seeing her shake her head shyly, Pig Hu had to laugh awkwardly, cursing Li Jing under his breath for being a bastard and no good.
The young man named Zhang Kai covered his mouth, stifling laughter, which earned him a kick from Pig Hu. Then, he resumed an expressionless face.