"That's more like it."
Huo Kalinuo hooked her arm around Meng Jingwei's and they headed into the hall.
As they approached Qing Muyie, her eyes fixed on him. "It's much more comfortable when you show your true face. I was so put off by that ugly disguise before."
"Forgive me for displeasing Young Master Xinlian, it was my mistake," Qing Muyie's attitude towards her softened slightly. He then turned to Huo Kalingchuan and said, "Prince Lingchuan, please come in."
Huo Kalingchuan knew Qing Muyie had been in disguise, but seeing his true face now, he was genuinely stunned.
"You're this handsome? Big Sister was right, you looked so ugly before." Huo Kalingchuan stared at Qing Muyie, even leaning in curiously. He then reached out, intending to touch Qing Muyie's face to verify.
Before his hand could connect, Qing Muyie slapped it away and warned in a deep voice, "Are you tired of your hands?"
Huo Kalingchuan's mouth twitched, and he immediately complained to Huo Kalinuo, "Big Sister, look at Qing Muyie, he wants to chop off my hand!"
Huo Kalinuo raised an eyebrow and spread her slender fingers. "Who told you to be so nosy? You asked for it." She then slung an arm around Meng Jingwei's neck. "Let's go upstairs, I have something to tell you."
"Okay."
Their sudden closeness evident, the two walked towards the elevator.
"Hey? Big Sister, aren't you going to wait for me? Am I not your 'Fifth Brother'?"
Although Huo Kalingchuan was younger than Huo Kalinuo, due to a childhood bet she lost, she had to call him 'Fifth Brother.' Over time, it became a habit.
Huo Kalinuo, who had been walking away, stopped and turned back.
Seeing this, Huo Kalingchuan's unhappy face immediately cleared up, and he grinned, "I knew you wouldn't abandon me, Big Sister."
However, Huo Kalinuo ignored him and pointed at Qing Muyie. "Master, Little Immortal Fairy Jingwei promised me today that since I saved you, you would cook me a sumptuous dinner to show your gratitude. Don't go back on your word."
"No problem."
Qing Muyie, hands in his trouser pockets, had a touch of warmth on his usually cold face.
Even without any discernible emotion on his stern features, Huo Kalinuo could still sense the change in his attitude towards her.
Suddenly, she felt that everything she had done was worth it.
She turned and went upstairs with Meng Jingwei.
After entering the room, Meng Jingwei said, "Sit down, I'll pour you some tea." She went to the side to make tea for Huo Kalinuo. "I've heard about what happened to you. Your mother punished you with two days in the water dungeon. Honestly, I admire you, and I'm grateful to you."
Huo Kalinuo was still dressed in a stunning, alluring red dress, her long hair cascading down her shoulders. Her slender fingers, adorned with silver jewelry, tinkled musically with the slightest movement.
She rested her elbow on the table, propped her chin in her hand, and smiled brightly. "How will you thank me? Perhaps you could let me have your husband?"
"Anything other than him is negotiable."
Meng Jingwei, carrying the tea, turned and walked towards her, handing her the cup. "A'ye and I have two children waiting for us back in Lancheng. Linno, I know you're infatuated with A'ye, but matters of the heart require mutual affection."
"Sigh..."
Huo Kalinuo sighed deeply. "Actually, after this incident, I've come to terms with it. I really do like Qing Muyie, but one-sided liking is useless. I just regret it. I regret that he isn't an ordinary person. Otherwise, with my status, how could he refuse me?"