Quick Transmigration: After Fake Death, All the Protagonists I Flirted With Went Crazy

Chapter 254 Family and Country in Dire Straits (24)

Xu Qing didn't turn her head, but simply straightened her back a bit.

His body was also somewhat stiff.

As if sensing Xu Qing's nervousness, He Yanshen gave a genuine smile, like a child who had successfully pulled off a prank.

He looked up at Gu Yao across from him. "This Mr. Gu must be A Qing's best friend. Since you've come to Shanghai, as your hosts, we naturally want to treat you well. We hope you have a good time these next few days. May I ask which hotel you're staying at?"

Gu Yao: "..."

We, the hosts, the guests?

He subconsciously looked at Xu Qing, but the other person seemed to be lost in thought.

He Yanshen narrowed his eyes slightly, looking at the young man in front of him with some hostility, "Mr. Gu, what are you looking at A Qing for?"

Gu Yao met those deep eyes, which held a hint of hostility and...possessiveness.

The hands that were resting on the back of the chair were placed on either side of the back, and the person leaned forward slightly, arms outstretched, as if trying to encircle the person in the chair.

An absolute possessive stance.

Gu Yao ignored He Yanshen's hostility and simply looked at the two people standing close together opposite him, subconsciously analyzing He Yanshen's psychology based on his behavior.

He Yanshen never expected this frail scholar to be so bold.

Was his warning not clear enough?

Without making a sound, he moved his hand forward two inches, and his feet moved closer to Xu Qing's, his entire posture...

The look in his eyes as he stared at Gu Yao carried a blatant warning, as if he had completely torn off his mask of hypocrisy.

These little tricks naturally couldn't be avoided by Gu Yao, who raised an eyebrow.

Are you not pretending anymore?

He felt something was off as soon as He Yanshen came in.

He felt that He Yanshen should not be the kind of person who would be hypocritical.

Although his actions appeared somewhat frivolous, the wolfish nature he exuded in every move was impossible to conceal.

He had a bandit-like air about him.

It's like, mixed with black.

A lone wolf that grows wildly in darkness and filth.

Fierce, arrogant, and vengeful.

Being ruthless and violent, and risking one's life on the edge of a knife, is commonplace for them.

Instead of wearing a hypocritical mask and being insincere with people.

At this moment, He Yanshen perfectly satisfied Gu Yao's portrayal of him.

The way he held Xu Qing was like a dragon hoarding its treasure, absolutely not allowing anyone else to peek at it.

Anyone who dares to covet or spy on it will be burned to ashes.

No bones remain.

Looking at the person who made no attempt to hide his hostility, Gu Yao also gave a provocative smile.

You tell me not to say it, but I'm going to say it anyway.

It's a good opportunity to find out more about this person.

Now that he's here, he'll naturally be there to give Xu Qing a heads-up.

Regardless of their relationship.

“Aqing and I have been friends for many years. When we were studying abroad, we lived together. This time, I am here on business, so I am staying at the Xu family’s house.”

Upon hearing this, He Yanshen's already unfriendly gaze turned even colder.

"This isn't appropriate, Mr. Gu. There are many women in the Xu family's backyard..." Let's find another place.

“There’s nothing inappropriate about it. This is my decision. A-Yao is a close friend of mine for many years, so naturally he will be staying at the Xu family’s house. I will personally entertain him these next few days.”

Before He Yanshen could finish speaking, Xu Qing interrupted him.

He turned to look at the troublemaker, his voice tinged with coldness, "If you want, stay and have lunch with us. If not, then Detective He, please leave."

Seeing Xu Qing's handsome face suppressing his anger, He Yanshen quickly feigned weakness and raised his hand to show his innocence.

"Of course I'm here to freeload a meal."

Without waiting for Xu Qing's consent, He Yanshen sat down in the chair next to Xu Qing.

Xu Qing glanced at him but said nothing more.

Turning his head, suppressing his anger, he smiled at Gu Yao and said, "Yao, you've come all this way, you must try this crab shell pastry. I've tried many places, and this one is top-notch. Since you like pastries and desserts, I specially asked them to make jujube paste and red bean paste fillings. I'm sure you'll like this crab shell pastry."

Xu Qing turned the plate with the crab shell-shaped pastry to Gu Yao, her face full of anticipation.

Gu Yao looked at the plate in front of him. The pastries on it were a deep red color, like the back of a crab shell, and the shape of the cakes also resembled crab shells. They were decorated with a layer of sesame seeds, which looked very appetizing.

Under Xu Qing's expectant gaze, he reached out and took one.

It's crispy on the palate and has a baked aroma.

He wasn't sure if it was just his imagination, but he felt like the cake was still tinged with pine resin.

Thinking this, Gu Yao also asked.

Seeing that Gu Yao liked it, Xu Qing breathed a sigh of relief. He rested his chin on his hand, looking relaxed, with a smile on his lips. "Ah Yao has such a sharp tongue. This crab shell pastry is made by combining flaky dough with yeast dough to form a flat, round cake, then rolling it in sesame seeds and baking it on the oven wall. I specifically instructed them to use pine wood for the firewood. I'm glad you like it."

Upon hearing this, He Yanshen couldn't help but clench his fist under the table.

My heart aches.

Do you care that much?

Even for these small snacks, he personally gives instructions.

I wonder how much effort it will take to prepare this meal today.

And that crab shell yellow color, isn't that something Aqing likes too?

However, he still turned the items in front of Gu Yao.

Thinking this, He Yanshen looked at the table full of exquisite dishes and found them utterly repulsive.

Gu Yao glanced at He Yanshen out of the corner of his eye, noticing the way He Yanshen stared at the dishes on the table, his eyes practically burning them to the ground.

That's really... interesting.

Their frustrated and resentful expressions, where they dare not speak out, are also quite funny.

Tsk.

Now it doesn't seem like a fierce lone wolf anymore, but more like a dog that wants to get its owner's attention and is destroying things...?

Gu Yao lowered his gaze.

Xu Qing smiled broadly, enthusiastically introducing the product to Gu Yao.

Gu Yao responded softly.

The two seem to get along very well.

He Yanshen was left alone to brew Shanxi aged vinegar.