Can a System Have Bad Intentions? - Chapter 137

Hearing Xie Yu’s words, Lu Tang felt confident.

Xie Chengnian was an expert in water management, but there’s a saying that the younger generation surpasses the old.

Maybe Xie Yu would surprise everyone.

Lu Tang patted Xie Yu’s shoulder, “Can you draw a repair plan for the Liyang Dam?”

Xie Yu was puzzled, “Why do you need that?”

“No reason, just want you to draw it. Can you do it?”

Xie Yu looked at Lu Tang, and after a moment, nodded blankly, “Sure, if you want me to draw it, I’ll draw it.”

“I’m giving you fourteen days. From today, on the fourteenth day, I’ll come to you for the drawing. Can you manage?”

“Such a tight schedule? Little Tang, what are you planning?”

“Don’t worry about it. Just draw.”

“Alright.” Xie Yu nodded heavily, as if making a solemn promise.

With their conversation over, Zhou Shu heaved a sigh of relief, “My goodness, discussing such profound topics early in the morning, even using high-level words like engineering diagram. Little Tang, are you okay?”

Lu Tang immediately retorted, “How many of your crickets have died?”

Zhou Shu’s face fell instantly, “Scram!”

He buried his head in his food.

Lu Tang laughed for a good while.

Since Xie Yu agreed, he returned to his room after breakfast. Previously, the inn had no vacant rooms, but now there were some, so Xie Yu had one to himself.

Xu Shen and Liang Cheng sent a servant with Xie Yu to retrieve books from Xie Chengnian’s house, preparing everything for Xie Yu to start working on the drawing.

Around lunchtime, Yuan Bao returned.

“Young Master, there are two or three inns up for sale, but considering location and internal conditions, the Prosperity Inn is the best.”

Prosperity Inn, where Zhou Jing was once the manager.

It was also where Xie Chengnian and Xie Yu hid.

Even though Xie Chengnian had revealed some secrets that day, Lu Tang knew he had concealed some things.

Xie Chengnian’s hiding was definitely related to Huang Yunsheng coming to Yuhang, but he hadn’t mentioned it.

This man, under the guise of loving Xie Yu, had taken care of him for fifteen years.

But did he truly love Xie Yu?

He might have even convinced himself that his false emotions were real.

Lu Tang didn’t deny Xie Chengnian’s capability, but his inherent coldness and selfishness were identical to Xie Jin’s father.

Now, Qin Mo was investigating the case involving Huang Yunsheng and the Xie family. Since Qin Mo left, Lu Tang had received no updates on the case’s progress.

Enough!

If Qin Mo said he could handle it, he would.

After a night’s sleep, thinking about him today still left her unsettled.

Suppressing her mixed feelings, Lu Tang took Yuan Bao to the Prosperity Inn, with Xu Shen and Liang Cheng following to ensure her safety.

Arriving at the Prosperity Inn again, Lu Tang couldn’t help but think about the events of a few days ago, standing at the inn’s entrance and looking up at the window on the second floor.

Xu Shen nudged Lu Tang’s shoulder, “What are you thinking about, Brother Tang?”

Lu Tang replied, “I’m thinking, how did such a good inn end up closing? Do you think the owner knew that Xie Chengnian was hiding here?”

That night, Qin Mo and Song Qingzhan handled things well.

Despite the commotion upstairs, there was no gossip the next day.

But, the inn owner?

Xu Shen glanced at Lu Tang and instantly knew she wasn’t being honest, “I don’t know if the owner knew, but Qin Mo definitely did. You miss him?”

Lu Tang turned and glared at Xu Shen, then walked inside.

Liang Cheng, who had just settled the carriage, arrived to see this and looked at Xu Shen with a complex expression, “What did you say to Little Tang?”

Sensing the tension in Liang Cheng’s voice, Xu Shen said, “Told her that Young Master Qin will be back in a few days.”

Liang Cheng’s eyes widened: Are you crazy?

“Why did you tell her that?”

Xu Shen, thinking Liang Cheng was worried about Lu Tang being upset, replied, “What must be faced should be faced. Avoidance is the saddest thing.”

Liang Cheng: Are you implying something about me?

“You mean, when Qin Mo returns, we should compete fairly?”

Xu Shen turned to speak, but Lu Tang called out from inside, “Are you two coming in or not?”

The owner of the Prosperity Inn was an old man in his sixties. According to him, he was alone with no children.

Lu Tang didn’t waste time, getting straight to the point, “The inn seems to be doing well. Why are you selling it, sir?”

The owner poured tea for Lu Tang and the others, “This inn did well when my old manager was here, much better than the Laifu Inn down the street. But my old manager had to leave due to family matters. I’m old and not good at managing things anymore. Rather than squander my savings, I’d rather sell it now.”

Lu Tang was skeptical, “Is it because of the fight here the other night?”

The owner paused, giving Lu Tang a long look before smiling, “Fight? Where did you hear such rumors? Our inn has always been peaceful.”

Lu Tang thought, I heard the rumor myself. I not only heard it, but saw it with my own eyes. The person who held me then is now gone!

Since the owner wouldn’t admit it, Lu Tang didn’t press further, “Was your old manager Zhou Jing?”

The owner stared at Lu Tang for a long time, then his smile slowly faded, “Are you here to buy my inn or interrogate me?”

His eyes showed clear suspicion.

Lu Tang spread her hands, “Don’t misunderstand, sir. I’m just trying to chat and get to know you better so you might give me a good deal. I heard Brother Zhou used to manage this place, but later got into trouble for his heroic actions.”

The owner had been merely cautious, but hearing this, he looked utterly shocked, “You know Zhou Jing?”

Lu Tang nodded, “Yes, I was also detained for doing a good deed recently, almost sentenced. Brother Zhou and I were in cells facing each other and chatted a bit. Poor Brother Zhou, and his son even more so. Such a talented person ruined just like that. When Brother Zhou gets out, who knows about his son”

Lu Tang paused skillfully, observing the owner’s reaction.

The owner immediately said, “You said Zhou Jing was released?”

Lu Tang nodded, “Yes, didn’t Brother Zhou tell you? Oh, I thought you were close and visited him often.”

The owner licked his lips, wanting to say something but hesitating. After a moment, he said, “Look around the inn. If you find it suitable, we can discuss the price. If you’re willing to take over, it’s yours. Otherwise, someone else is coming to see it this afternoon.”

Lu Tang looked around the inn.

The last time she and Qin Mo left the inn, they exited through the front door. She vaguely remembered the owner sitting in the hall.

Did he not recognize her?

Given the situation that night, even an ant crawling down from upstairs would be memorable.