NovelEnglishThe Marriage of an Esteemed Supreme Healer, a Noble Ruler
Chapter 553 - How Much Did You Win?Chapter 553: How Much Did You Win?
At the thought of this, his face darkened a little.
Meanwhile, Shui Liu’er had swiftly retreated back to her seat behind the screen, pretending that she had just finished playing her piece.
Seeing that he wasn’t going to move to answer the door, Shui Liu’er got up instead. As soon as she opened the door, a beautiful face entered her line of sight.
Despite having met many beautiful ladies while playing music at Chun Feng Restaurant, her eyes lit up when she saw the visitor’s appearance. Shui Liu’er gave her a small smile. “May I know who…”
There was a saying that was once widely circulated around, and it was: Liu’er’s song can move Jin Chuan. It was a praise for her outstanding pipa skills.
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Shui Liu’er was taken aback by the name. Although she had heard this name going around in Xi Ling lately, she didn’t expect this name’s owner to look so beautiful. “Shui Liu’er pays her respects to Ms. Chu.”
As Chu Liuyue peered into the room, she asked, “May I know if Young Master Jian is inside?”
Shui Liu’er nodded.
“Little Liu’er, I won’t meet anyone today!” yelled Jian Fengchi lazily.
Although Shui Liu’er was inwardly cursing Jian Fengchi for using her as a shield again, she put on a difficult expression on her face as she looked at Chu Liuyue. “Ms. Chu, why don’t you—”
“Ms. Liu’er, your hairpin is crooked.”
“Huh?” Startled, Shui Liu’er hurriedly turned around and walked to the bronze mirror, where she carefully checked the hairpin on her head.
While Shui Liu’er was still looking at the mirror, Chu Liuyue seized the chance to enter the room and walk past the screen.
Never expecting her to barge straight into the room, Jian Fengchi was shocked to see her here.
It was only then that Jian Fengchi snapped to his senses. “How did you get in here? Little Liu’er? Little Liu’er!”
Chu Liuyue flashed her a reassuring smile. “Don’t worry, Ms. Liu’er. This matter has nothing to do with you.”
Chu Liuyue shifted her gaze to Jian Fengchi. “Young Master Jian, I’m actually here to ask you something: Don’t you think you’ve forgotten a certain matter?”
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Knowing he couldn’t hide from her any longer, he put a hand on his hurting head. “I didn’t, alright! I’ll give you what I promised to give you, and not a penny less! It’s just that I’ve placed bets at so many betting stations that I need a few more days to collect all my winnings. I can only split the winnings with you once I calculate them.”
Chu Liuyue obviously didn’t buy into his lie. Her smile grew increasingly warm and gentle as she said, “I heard that you’re notorious for your frivolity and compulsive gambling habits in Xi Ling City. Even if the gambling dens haven’t paid you your winnings, I’m sure you remember how much money you bet, don’t you?”
“I’m not greedy, so I’m only taking ten percent of your winnings. I’m sure you can afford to take this bit of money out, right?” Chu Liuyue then let out a weary sigh. “To tell you the truth, I had no choice but to come and look for you here. I’m currently short of money.”
“Are you kidding me? You? Short of money?” Jian Fengchi eyed her skeptically. “You eat and live in the Mu Residence. Did Mu Qinghe not give you any money? Is he that stingy?!”
Chu Liuyue couldn’t be bothered to explain so much to him. Thus, she only told him that she was now a Chong Xu Cabinet member and had thus found herself a permanent residence since she would be staying in Xi Ling for a long time.
“Xi Ling is a good place, but its living costs are simply too high. Everything needs money. Can you really bear to see me living on the streets, Young Master Jian?” she implored.
“Erm… I placed most of my money down as bets. Since I still haven’t collected most of it back, I can’t take out so much for the time being… Why don’t I give you a portion of your share first?” Jian Fengchi tried negotiating with Chu Liuyue, but he received a look of disdain from Shui Liu’er as soon as he said that.
Jian Fengchi felt immensely stressed as he spoke through clenched teeth. “I’ll find a way to raise the money.”
He then began taking out one Cosmic Ring after another and showed no signs of stopping even after taking out the fifth ring.
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