Female lead: No, it's me again??

Chapter 300 Puling Temple

Manager Cai returned to his room on the second floor.

"Manager, Miss Ruan Ling's matter is not your fault, so why do you keep taking the blame upon yourself?"

"Even if she's an adult's friend, she's not an adult after all. Aren't we being a little too respectful to her?"

Behind her, Ju Ning finally spoke her mind, words that had been bottled up for a long time.

Cai Zhongxi tilted his head slightly, a warning glint in his narrow eyes, "Ju Ning, when did you start questioning my decisions?"

Ju Ning hurriedly lowered her head and said,

"I wouldn't dare! But I'm just wondering, now that you're taking the blame, why were you completely indifferent when Miss Ruan Ling was confronting the other party downstairs?"

"If you had intervened, that wouldn't have happened. I don't quite understand what you mean."

Manager Cai sat down at his desk, picked up a brush and examined the medicinal herbs he was preparing to apply for from the main family. “Ju Ning, I don’t like others speculating about me, especially since you’ve been with me for so many years.”

Ju Ning was somewhat at a loss. "Manager Cai, I..."

Cai Zhongxi replied, "I can answer your question. But some things are best left unsaid; bringing them out into the open will only make things awkward for both of us."

The woman said softly, "Yes, you mean..."

"I just want to see what makes her different, how she can achieve the same status as Chu Han without doing anything."

Ju Ning understood in an instant, "So, you're testing me?"

Manager Cai pondered for a moment and said, "But judging from today's situation, it seems that there is a mysterious person behind her protecting her."

That powerful force instilled fear, dread, and a sense of powerlessness in people...

He asked, "How's the situation with the Xue family?"

Ju Ning reported everything she had found out: "The Xue family head was furious and threatened to expel Xue Yunhan from the family. He had her whipped more than a dozen times and made her kneel in the ancestral hall as punishment."

The woman didn't say anything more.

In other words, that's the end of the story.

Cai Zhongxi scoffed, "Heh."

"Hanxi has been operating on the mainland for so many years. If any junior can dare to provoke us so recklessly, then I, as the manager, would be derelict in my duty."

"There are still some people who can't see through things."

He turned to a page of the inspection form, crossed out two long lines with his ink pen, and then stopped writing.

"Go do it."

Ju Ning: "Yes."

When Xuan Li woke up, it was already afternoon.

"hiss...."

She had just opened her eyes when she felt a headache and sat up, supporting herself on the edge of the bed.

Upon hearing the noise, Feng Siyue immediately stopped her cultivation, got up, and walked quickly towards her. "Awake?"

"Ah."

Xuan Li licked her dry lips. "Thirsty."

"it is good."

Feng Siyue helped her lean against the headboard, went to the table to pour her a glass of water, and handed it to her, saying, "Drink slowly."

Xuan Li took it and gulped it down in a few mouthfuls, which relieved his dry lips and throat.

"Ah~"

She sighed contentedly, "That feels good."

Feng Siyue put the teacup back. "I bought the beggar's chicken you wanted, and also brought some side dishes from Haotian Restaurant. They should be warm by now. After we eat, let's go see the newly rented courtyard."

"Huh? You really rented it?"

"I thought you were just saying that last time."

Feng Siyue explained, "That was due to an unexpected situation that kept me away. I happened to go and take a look while you were resting, and I thought there was a good spot."

Xuan Li nodded, "Alright, before we go, let's go to Puling Temple."

"can."

After eating and drinking to his heart's content, Xuan Li felt that the pain in his chest had subsided and he had regained his strength!

She put her hands on her hips and laughed, "Sure enough, good food can cure everything! It would be even better if I could have another chicken leg!"

The stingy Feng Siyue said she was weak and wouldn't let her eat much...

Hmph, she's perfectly healthy!

"Ah Li, your current health isn't suitable for eating too much..."

Come again, come again.

Xuan Li pouted and impatiently touched her ear, "I know, I know, stop reading."

The little one ran to her feet and rubbed against her, so she picked him up and said, "You eat more than I do."

She was so envious!

Tangyuan, who was lying on the table and hiccuping, saw its owner hug it and realized it had miscalculated!

Alright, you cunning and wicked beast!

It immediately jumped up, placed its two front paws on Xuan Li's waist, stared straight at her with longing in its eyes, and squeaked!

Hug me! Hug me!

Xuan Li nodded its head helplessly.

"I don't have four hands..."

Finally, Xuan Li coaxed Tangyuan back into Feng Siyue's Heavenly Heart Ring. It wasn't that Feng Siyue didn't want to hold it, but Tangyuan wouldn't let anyone hold it except Xuan Li.

As for the little beast, it nestled comfortably in Xuan Li's arms, becoming a true winner in life.

The two went to the fourth floor to find Manager Cai. Feng Siyue said goodbye to him, "Manager Cai, I'm taking A-Ling back to rest for a few days. The alchemy matter may have to be put on hold for now."

Manager Cai expressed his understanding.

"Health is important; adults don't need to worry about it."

He took a box out of his sleeve. "This is something adults need."

Feng Siyue accepted it, "Thank you."

"Your Excellency is very kind."

The two left through the back door.

Puling Temple is located in the west of Qianshui City, near Lianhai.

It is said that Puling Temple is the most efficacious Buddhist temple in Qianshui City. Those who sincerely walk up the hundred-step staircase will be seen by Buddha and their wishes will be granted.

Although he didn't know if it was true or not, Feng Siyue still followed local customs.