Chapter 26: Transaction
Faced with Jin Yuwei's coquettish act, Hua Ling said helplessly, "What I say doesn't count. You have to ask your Brother Yelei. It'll only work if he agrees—he's the one holding the blueprint." Hua Ling kicked this difficult problem over to Mu Yelei. Who asked that fellow to stand at the side watching the excitement without helping her?
"Brother Yelei, I want to see it, I want to see it, okay?" Jin Yuwei was truly an utterly invincible piece of sticky taffy; once she latched onto someone, she absolutely wouldn't let go. What was worse was her clingy, pitiful gaze. If you really refused her, the next moment she would definitely flood the Prime Minister's residence—Hua Ling could guarantee it.
"I say, Yelei, you'd better surrender. You've experienced Our Little Princess's clingy skills before. You don't really want to experience them again, do you?" Jin Junxi said somewhat teasingly. Thinking back to years ago when Mu Yelei had first met Jin Yuwei and been entangled by her to the point of wanting to jump with frustration, he wanted to laugh.
Mu Yelei sighed and said, "Fine, I admit I'm scared of you." As he spoke, he took out a sheet of paper from his sleeve pocket and handed it to Jin Yuwei, specifically instructing, "Don't damage it."
"Got it, you stingy ghost. I'll be careful." With that, she took the drawing Hua Ling had made and eagerly unfolded it. Jin Junxi was also curious and hurriedly walked to Jin Yuwei's side, lowering his head to look.
After looking for a long while, Jin Yuwei raised her head to look at Mu Yelei and said, "Why can't I understand any of this?"
"Idiot, you don't even understand this? You really drew this?" Jin Junxi looked at Hua Ling somewhat incredulously. This thing was truly too perfect. If his imperial brother found out, who knew how happy he would be. Now he was even more puzzled by Hua Ling. This woman's mind was full of treasures; it was simply too astonishing. He didn't know what other surprising things were still stored inside.
"Yes, this is nothing much. It's best if it can help." Hua Ling smiled slightly. To her, this really was just lifting a hand.
"What exactly are you all talking about? I don't understand a word. Also, this thing looks very strange; what use does it actually have?" Jin Yuwei resolutely carried forward the tradition of a good student, determined to get to the bottom of it.
"It can't be explained clearly in one sentence. How about this—when we've made the model, you can come see it again. We'll demonstrate it live then; that'll be much better than talking." Mu Yelei said with a smile. He had always treated Jin Yuwei as his own younger sister and cherished her dearly in his heart.
"Fine, but you must keep your word and not go back on it!" Jin Yuwei said seriously.
"Rest assured. When have I ever gone back on something I promised you?" Mu Yelei said, the corners of his mouth curving slightly upward.
Hua Ling unexpectedly saw that Mu Yelei was actually smiling and was startled. She had originally thought this fellow didn't know how to smile. So he actually could smile. When he smiled, he was truly very beautiful and handsome.
At this time, Jin Junxi walked to Hua Ling's side, looked at her, and said, "Don't you think what you drew is worth quite a bit of money?" Although his tone was very relaxed, it was impossible to ignore.
Hua Ling frowned at him. For a moment she hadn't reacted, and only after quite a while did she say, "You mean...?"
"That's right, you guessed correctly. That's exactly what I mean. What do you think?" Jin Junxi had a sly grin on his face.
"Sounds good, but I think if your imperial brother finds out, he'll definitely skin you alive." Hua Ling laughed. Only he could have come up with this idea.
The two people happily talking naturally didn't notice Mu Yelei's slightly displeased and contemplative gaze.
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