Can a System Have Bad Intentions? - Chapter 43

[Champion System has detected a new task. Host, please prepare.]

 

 

 

Just as Lu Tang was about to speak to Qin Mo, the system’s voice suddenly rang in her head.

 

 

 

[Please complete the task of flattering and achieve championship.]

 

 

 

Lu Tang:?

 

“Flattering? Who am I supposed to flatter?”

 

 

 

[Since this task was triggered by Liang Cheng’s reaction, the target for flattery is Qin Mo. The task has started. Please begin immediately.]

 

 

 

Damn you, Liang Cheng!

 

Lu Tang cursed inwardly as she put on a fake smile, rushing to stand in front of Qin Mo with the joy of a bride about to enter the bridal chamber (fake smile).

 

 

 

“What a surprise to see you! I’m so happy I could cry. Please come in, come in and have a seat.”

 

 

 

She grabbed Qin Mo’s arm and led him inside.

 

 

 

Arriving at a chair, she bent down and wiped the seat with her sleeve, then turned with a bright (fake) smile. “Please sit!”

 

 

 

I’m truly the master of flattering!

 

Qin Mo looked down at the shorty, suppressing a laugh, and after a moment, he sat down. “I didn’t expect you to be so eager to see me.”

 

 

 

“I think about you day and night!”

 

 

 

Qin Mo:!

 

Song Qingzhan:!

 

Liang Cheng:!

 

Nearby, Zhou Shu, Guo Dawei, and Xu Shen were all dumbfounded.

 

 

 

Has Brother Tang gone mad?

 

 

 

As Liang Cheng guided Song Qingzhan to a chair opposite Qin Mo, he said, “Are you two planning to stay at the inn or did you just come to visit us? I never thought we’d meet again.”

 

 

 

Pouring tea for both Song Qingzhan and Qin Mo, Liang Cheng’s smile was as warm as could be.

 

 

 

“If you’re not in a hurry, why not join us for lunch tomorrow? Give me a chance to express my gratitude. I’ve been thinking about your great kindness.”

 

 

 

Liang Cheng poured a cup for Song Qingzhan and was about to pour one for Qin Mo when Zhou Shu, Xu Shen, and Guo Dawei suddenly rushed over like a swarm of locusts.

 

 

 

“You two look so distinguished, like immortals descended to the mortal world. I, Zhou Shu, love making friends with handsome and refined people like you!”

 

 

 

With a chubby face full of smiles, Zhou Shu squeezed closer to Qin Mo, expressing his welcome with all his might.

 

 

 

Although he didn’t know the details of the great kindness Liang Cheng mentioned, nor why Brother Tang had become the kind of flatterer he once despised, Zhou Shu couldn’t lag behind!

 

“Have you two eaten dinner? Although we don’t have a cook at the inn right now, don’t worry. If you’re hungry, I can go buy food or even cook myself. We have all the ingredients. Treat me like a brother and don’t be polite!”

 

 

 

Although he didn’t understand why Liang Cheng was so excited or why Brother Tang had turned into a flattery fanatic, Xu Shen couldn’t be outdone!

 

“Are you staying at the inn tonight? I’ll go prepare your beds right now. Even though the inn isn’t officially open, your rooms will be comfortable. I, Guo Dawei, will personally make sure of it.”

 

 

 

Although he didn’t know what was happening, Guo Dawei wouldn’t be left behind!

 

 

 

Lu Tang:…

 

Have you all gone mad!

 

What am I supposed to do now!

 

“Brothers, don’t be so casual!”

 

 

 

“Brothers, if you need anything, I can even tell you bedtime stories!”

 

 

 

“Brothers…”

 

 

 

Guo Dawei, Zhou Shu, and Xu Shen were tripping over themselves to fawn over Qin Mo and Song Qingzhan.

 

 

 

Song Qingzhan licked his lips and looked at Qin Mo: Did we walk into a shady place?

 

 

 

Qin Mo glanced at Lu Tang: Birds of a feather flock together.

 

 

 

Liang Cheng, watching their efforts, breathed a sigh of relief. With them occupied, Lu Tang wouldn’t have to be involved.

 

 

 

For some reason, Liang Cheng didn’t like Brother Tang getting too close to Qin Mo.

 

 

 

Maybe it was because that night, Qin Mo was able to help while he wasn’t, or maybe it was something else. Regardless, seeing Qin Mo made him uncomfortable.

 

 

 

Liang Cheng took a step back, watching Lu Tang, who clenched her fists, took a deep breath, and then shouted, squeezing between Zhou Shu and Guo Dawei.

 

 

 

“Xu Shen, can you cook better than me? Guo Dawei, can you make beds softer than me? Can you chat with Brother Qin better than I can? Why are you all standing around! You’re crowding them, making Brother Qin and Brother Song uncomfortable. Move aside!”

 

 

 

Brother Tang spoke, and the little brothers obeyed.

 

 

 

Lu Tang gave them a scolding look, then turned with a smile to face Song Qingzhan and Qin Mo, speaking gently, “Are you hungry?”

 

 

 

Song Qingzhan: Has this young master gone mad?

 

Qin Mo: Has he ever been normal? Would a normal person do what he did in the mountain stronghold?

 

Song Qingzhan: Fair point!

 

 

 

The two exchanged a glance, and Song Qingzhan said with a smile, “No need to trouble yourself, Young Master Lu. We ate before we came.”

 

 

 

Lu Tang then said, “Are you staying at the inn tonight? The deluxe suite on the third floor is ready. Shall I take you up?”

 

 

 

Liang Cheng immediately stepped forward, “Let me take them up. Brother Tang, you need to study. You haven’t studied all day. Go take care of that. I’ll handle this.”

 

 

 

You handle it?

 

Zhou Shu, Xu Shen, and Guo Dawei exchanged glances and rushed over again.

 

 

 

Is Brother Tang only yours?!

 

 

 

“Yes, Brother Tang, go study. We’ve got this!”

 

 

 

“We’ll make sure the guests are comfortable!”

 

 

 

Lu Tang was nearly in tears. Who are you all making things difficult for!

 

Am I going to fail this tiny task?

 

Given the situation, she had no choice but to pull out her trump card!

 

If this were an animation, there’d be a flash of light at the corner of Lu Tang’s eye, accompanied by a voiceover: Got it!

 

“Brother Qin, you don’t know how much I admire you. My respect for you is like the endless waters of the Yangtze River, flowing unceasingly. My admiration for you is like the surging Yellow River, uncontrollable!”

 

 

 

Thinking, “Stephen Chow, forgive me!” Lu Tang squeezed past the chubby Zhou Shu to Qin Mo, summoning all her acting skills with unwavering determination. In short: she had no shame!

 

 

 

“You don’t know how much I’ve missed you since we last met. There was a sincere feeling in my heart that I didn’t cherish. When I lost it, I regretted it. The greatest pain in life is… Brother Qin, you’re right in front of me, but I can’t fully express my admiration for you. I…”

 

 

 

[Yuck! You are the most disgusting host I’ve ever seen!]

 

 

 

“I’m desperate here, and you dare criticize me? Where’s your shame?”

 

 

 

[Alright, congratulations on completing the task and earning the championship reward.]

 

 

 

Upon hearing these heavenly words, the smile vanished from Lu Tang’s face. She rubbed her sore cheeks and turned to Zhou Shu, “Show our guests to their rooms. Give them a twenty percent discount on the room rates.”

 

 

 

Her voice was flat and emotionless.

 

 

 

Then she turned and walked towards the counter.

 

 

 

Like a tool with no feelings.