Chapter 652 - 630: Empress
Following Sun Zhe’s navigation, Chen Ruolong quickly arrived at the Jingtian Forest Garden Villa District.
"Oh damn, just my luck!"
As soon as he reached the entrance, Chen Ruolong slammed on the brakes, seemingly startled by something. He rubbed his eyes forcefully, staring at the four grand characters of "Jingtian Forest Garden" through the windshield, his eyes widening more and more.
"It really is Jingtian Forest Garden, how come the boss lives here?"
"Wow...talk about power!"
"Could the boss be a hidden big shot?"
"..."
Meanwhile.
Upon receiving a message from Chen Ruolong, Sun Zhe tidied up a bit and prepared to head out.
Unexpectedly, just as he stepped outside, Xia Shiqing followed.
She was wearing a pair of light blue skinny jeans, white sneakers, and her long hair was tied into a high ponytail. Her top was a loose knit sweater, through which one could faintly see the white undershirt that tightly hugged her underneath.
Yet even with such a simple outfit, her cool and noble aura was hard to conceal.
"Where are you going, Xiao Zhe? Not having dinner at home?"
Sun Zhe adjusted his sunglasses and smiled, "No need, Auntie, I’m going out to meet a friend."
"No way."
Xia Shiqing pouted and quickly walked up, grabbing Sun Zhe’s arm, saying with concern, "Your eyes are like this, how can you still go out and play? I’m not comfortable with it, I’m coming with you."
"I just called your mom. She said you’re new to Kyoto and unfamiliar with the place, and she asked me to take you around."
Sun Zhe realized he was stuck, suddenly regretting pretending to be blind, "Auntie, really not necessary, I can manage myself."
"Listen!"
Xia Shiqing’s face suddenly darkened, emitting a dense pressure.
Sun Zhe was taken aback, secretly admitting that this Aunt must be a master, maybe not as strong as Xia Shiyue, but probably not too far off.
"Then do what you want, go if you like."
Xia Shiqing forced a smile on her face, apologetically saying, "I’m sorry, Xiao Zhe, I... didn’t mean to be harsh."
Sun Zhe shook his head smiling, removed her hand, and walked straight towards the gate.
Soon.
At the entrance of the villa district, Sun Zhe saw Chen Ruolong’s conspicuous yellow Lamborghini Urus.
Immediately spotting Sun Zhe, Chen Ruolong eagerly welcomed him with a smile.
"Hehe, boss, you really live... live live... here?"
Seeing Xia Shiqing behind Sun Zhe, Chen Ruolong’s smile froze instantly, his lips trembling and stuttering, as if he was suddenly stripped and thrown into an ice cellar.
"You you you... you are..."
He slowly backed away, looking as though he’d seen a ghost, cold sweat pouring from his forehead.
Xia Shiqing looked at him expressionless, "Speak if you have something to say."
Unlike her demeanor with Sun Zhe, when facing others, Xia Shiqing’s chilly and noble aura felt like a sharp blade at the throat, the invisible pressure almost palpable, even the air seemed to freeze.
Although it wasn’t deliberate, the aura of a superior had long been ingrained in her bones.
Chen Ruolong shivered, forcing a smile onto his face, looked at Sun Zhe and said, "Boss, what’s going on? How come you’re with... with the Empress?"
Sun Zhe curiously asked, "What Empress?"
Upon hearing, Chen Ruolong glanced at Xia Shiqing, trembling, no longer daring to speak further.
He was sure that the woman in front was Hua Country’s Empress Consort!
Because a long time ago, he’d had the privilege to attend a high-class banquet with his father and seen Xia Shiqing from afar.
Just one glimpse, and he couldn’t forget.
Besides, he knew Xia Shiqing wasn’t only an Empress Consort, but her identity was noble, while her elder sister Xia Shiyue was even more esteemed as the Qingcheng Immortal, the Palace Master of Qingcheng Palace, and the only non-native Duke in Hua Country today.
Moreover, she was the first woman ever to be granted the title of Duke!
At this moment, seemingly noticing Chen Ruolong’s nervousness, Xia Shiqing smiled, "No need to be nervous, just treat me as any ordinary person."
"Uh, alright... alright... Greetings, Empress."
Xia Shiqing’s face darkened slightly, "Said no need to be nervous."
"Alright!"
Chen Ruolong hurriedly stood straight, cold sweat dripping down his back, trying hard to remain calm, he said, "I am Chen Ruolong, my father is Chen Yungang. Many years ago I saw Empress once at a banquet."
Xia Shiqing thought for a moment, "Chen Yungang... Chen Family? Seems familiar."
"Yes, Empress."
Xia Shiqing ignored him and turned to Sun Zhe, "What’s the plan for your outing?"
Sun Zhe replied, "First, we’ll grab some food."
Upon hearing this, Xia Shiqing puffed her cheeks, her noble and chilly aura vanished, like an angry girlfriend, teasingly asked, "Then why not eat at home? I personally cooked so many dishes for you."
Sun Zhe looked innocent, "You didn’t say earlier. How would I know you cooked at home?"
"So, are you going to eat it or not? If yes, let’s go back."
"Since it’s done, of course I’m going back to eat, otherwise it’ll go to waste."
"..."
Listening to the family banter, Chen Ruolong was stunned.
Hua Country’s Empress Consort personally cooking?
Who in the world has that kind of luck?
Lost in thought, Sun Zhe suddenly patted his shoulder, "Let’s go Xiaolong, have some together."
"Uh... I... can I too?"
"Of course, it’s just a meal."
All of a sudden.
Upon stepping into the luxurious villa, Chen Ruolong suddenly felt his legs weaken.
Villa No. 3 at Jingtian Forest Garden, is this where ordinary people live?
For a moment, Chen Ruolong became increasingly curious about Sun Zhe’s identity.
Inside the villa.
In the spacious dining room.
Chen Ruolong sat at the table, devouring his meal, occasionally sneaking glances at Xia Shiqing across, feeling as if he were dreaming.
He couldn’t believe that he was actually having a meal with the Empress!
Even earlier, the Empress personally served him food!
With such an experience, he felt he could boast about it for a lifetime!
...
The dinner unfolded in such an unusual atmosphere.
Chen Ruolong looked at Sun Zhe beside him, hesitating to speak, noticing he kept his sunglasses on, he curiously asked, "Boss, why still wearing sunglasses at night?"
"Uh..."
Sun Zhe touched his nose, joked, "Can’t I pretend to be cool? Can’t I wear sunglasses for fortune-telling?"
Chen Ruolong: "..."
Normally, he would joke around with Sun Zhe with some colorful language.
But with Xia Shiqing sitting directly opposite, he didn’t even dare to breathe hard, didn’t even dare to make any sound while chewing.
Suddenly, Xia Shiqing asked, "Where are you planning to go after dinner?"
Chen Ruolong quickly replied, "In response, Empress, the boss said he wants to go around!"
Upon hearing this, Xia Shiqing’s enchanting eyes slightly narrowed, "Then count me in, I’d like to look around too."
"Uh... alright."
Sun Zhe said, "Actually, I plan to visit the underground arena."
He then recalled Lin Shuqing’s words.
If he wanted the Undying Pavilion to recruit more disciples, he, as Pavilion Master, had to first prove his own strength.
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