Can a System Have Bad Intentions? - Chapter 44

Zhou Shu: …

Guo Dawei: …

Xu Shen: …

The three of them looked at Lu Tang with shock. They exchanged glances, trying to understand what just happened.

Brother Tang was just acting like Qin Mo was his long-lost brother-in-law, but now he’s giving him the cold shoulder?

The three of them looked at each other and finally turned to Liang Cheng.

Liang Cheng, who had been feeling uneasy, now felt relaxed. He smiled and said to Qin Mo and Song Qingzhan, “Let me show you to your room.”

Qin Mo glanced at Liang Cheng, then walked over to Lu Tang. “You really are a master at changing your mood, aren’t you?”

He leaned against the counter, one arm resting on it, his long legs crossed, casually leaning back.

Lu Tang had her arm propped up on the counter, holding her head, looking exhausted.

All the most embarrassing moments in her life involved this guy!

If she had a choice, she would never want to see Qin Mo again!

But in reality, he was likely a high-ranking official, Gu Yunhe wanted to harm her, and Magistrate Zhao was still in office…

In summary, this guy was still useful. In other words, small matters were not worth offending him over!

Taking a deep breath, Lu Tang sighed wearily.

“I just suddenly understood a life lesson: in life, things often don’t go as you wish. Don’t always desire things you can’t have. It will just make you more miserable, making you feel like a fool! From today on, I will let go of my admiration for Brother Qin. I’m not worthy!”

Qin Mo laughed, “So, am I the one bringing you pain? If that’s the case, I’ll give you a chance. Today, you can show me around, prepare my bed, and tell me a bedtime story.”

Song Qingzhan: You shameless guy, always making a fool of yourself!

Liang Cheng: What did you say?!

Zhou Shu: Something is not right here!

Guo Dawei: Something is not right here too!

Xu Shen: Something is not right here either!

Lu Tang’s eye twitched, and she almost hit her chin on the counter in surprise. “Bedtime story?”

Qin Mo’s face remained calm, “I see that you’re feeling down. I can’t have you, the inn’s owner, feeling unhappy because I’m staying here. This is a chance for you to find some joy. Are you happy now?”

Happy, my foot!

Cursing him in her heart, Lu Tang forced a smile and said, “Really? That’s wonderful. I’ll take Brother Qin and Brother Song upstairs now.”

Liang Cheng immediately jumped in, “Let’s go, I’ll show you upstairs.”

Zhou Shu, Xu Shen, and Guo Dawei exchanged glances and shouted, “Let’s go upstairs!”

The noise they made sounded like they were about to start some major event.

Song Qingzhan gave these people a suspicious look, then pulled Qin Mo along. He smiled at Lu Tang and said, “He’s just joking. Please prepare a room for us.”

Lu Tang blinked at Song Qingzhan, then at Qin Mo, and asked, “How many rooms?”

Song Qingzhan looked at Qin Mo, who said casually, “One room.”

Lu Tang: Ding!

You two are weird!

Lu Tang’s exaggerated smile suddenly turned genuine.

“Sure, I’ll arrange the best room for you. Don’t worry, the room is soundproof. No matter what noise you make inside, it won’t be heard outside.”

How do you know we need a soundproof room?

When Qin Mo said he wanted to stay at Qiao’s Inn, one reason Song Qingzhan didn’t stop him was because the deluxe rooms at Qiao’s Inn were indeed well soundproofed. The roof was specially treated so that no one outside could listen to the noise inside.

It was perfect for discussing their plans.

Song Qingzhan smiled, “Thank you very much.”

Lu Tang smiled widely.

After Lu Tang and her four little brothers personally escorted Qin Mo and Song Qingzhan to their room and closed the door, Song Qingzhan asked, “Why do I feel like Young Master Lu was looking at us strangely?”

Qin Mo sprawled on the bed, “When is he not strange? Just get used to it!”

He then sat up suddenly, “Who did the court send to inspect the waterworks?”

“Huang Yunsheng,” Song Qingzhan replied. “A former official from the Ministry of Works, known for his expertise in water management.”

Qin Mo snorted, “His expertise in politics is even more unique!”

Huang Yunsheng was a student of Gu Zongming, and Gu Zongming was the Gu family’s backer in the court, currently the Minister of War.

“The Gu family wasn’t involved in the case we’re investigating. Huang Yunsheng’s inspection of the waterworks in Qingshui County shouldn’t interfere with our actions.”

Qin Mo sneered, “I wouldn’t have suspected Gu Zongming before, but sending Huang Yunsheng makes me think twice.

Huang Yunsheng is indeed skilled in water management, but is it really necessary for a former high-ranking official to come to Qingshui County?”

“You suspect the Gu family is involved in the missing military funds?” Song Qingzhan’s expression grew serious. “It shouldn’t be. Gu Zongming has always been at odds with the Duke of Zhen.”

“Have someone keep an eye on Gu Yunhe and Zhao Jin. Let’s see what they do.” Qin Mo then laughed, “Didn’t Gu Yunhe plan to target the little fool? Maybe the little fool will lead us to a clue.”

Mentioning Lu Tang, Song Qingzhan couldn’t help but laugh, “Little fool, little fool, you never stop. Why were you acting so cheeky tonight, even asking for a bedtime story? Aren’t you embarrassed?”

Qin Mo’s smile grew wider, clearly interested, “Why should I be? If you hadn’t stopped me, I really would have made him tell me a bedtime story. I could have had some fun with him!”

“Why bother him? What did he do to you?”

“Look at his weird attitude! Do normal people greet guests like that? With all that talk about the Yangtze River and the Yellow River, didn’t that disgust you?”

Song Qingzhan laughed, “I saw you were enjoying it.”

Meanwhile, Song Qingzhan and Qin Mo talked behind closed doors.

Elsewhere, with Liang Cheng leading the way, the four young masters of Qingshui County each dragged a chair and sat opposite Lu Tang, looking at him as if he was on trial.

“How do you know these two? Who are they?”

Liang Cheng only knew that Lu Tang had met Qin Mo when he had a stomach ache, but he didn’t know the details.

Now, Liang Cheng felt like a bug was eating at his heart. If he didn’t get answers, he wouldn’t sleep well tonight, or ever.

Prisoner Lu Tang sat opposite, ready to confess, “Remember when we had a stomping contest, and I fell? The person who caught me was them.”

Liang Cheng:!

He had been too busy laughing to remember who caught Lu Tang.

“Did you see them again after that?” Liang Cheng asked.

Lu Tang rolled his eyes, “Where would I see them? Right after that, I was kidnapped by bandits. After that, I was either studying or with you guys. Wouldn’t you know if I saw them?”