Can a System Have Bad Intentions? - Chapter 69

Lu Tang sent Yuan Bao to investigate the patrons of Yunyang Restaurant.

In a town as large as Sihe Town, not everyone was addicted to the wine from Yunyang Restaurant. Clearly, this wine targeted specific people.

Glancing down at the tray in her hand, Lu Tang headed to Qin Mo’s door with Yuan Bao.

Inside the room, Song Qingzhan watched Qin Mo with a puzzled expression, not understanding why he was troubling the servants, “What are you doing, making things difficult for the staff? You’re—”

“Young Master Qin, Brother Qingzhan, I’ve brought you breakfast,” Lu Tang’s cheerful voice interrupted from outside the door.

The sour expression Qin Mo had maintained all morning finally showed some reaction. He raised an eyebrow, looking towards the door with a hint of irritation, “Come in.”

Creak.

Lu Tang entered with a tray, smiling brightly.

“Here’s your breakfast. I specifically instructed the kitchen not to prepare porridge. It’s soy milk, fried dough sticks, and steamed buns, with three side dishes.”

She walked to Qin Mo’s table and began setting out the items from the tray.

Qin Mo watched Lu Tang’s slender fingers as she carefully placed each small black dish on the table. His eyelid twitched. Too delicate!

After setting everything up, Lu Tang took a step back. Noticing Qin Mo’s displeased expression and recalling his anger from last night, she decided to shift her attention to Song Qingzhan.

Song Qingzhan smiled warmly, “Is there something you need, Young Master Lu?”

Qin Mo paused with his chopsticks.

Lu Tang replied, “Previously, Young Master Qin mentioned wanting to cooperate with me,” she rubbed her hands together and chuckled, “Well, I got some information today and wanted to share it with you.”

Since her mother and sister were not around, she knew her own limitations. She had no choice but to cooperate with these two.

She looked at Yuan Bao.

Yuan Bao stepped forward, “The patrons addicted to Yunyang Restaurant’s wine all have family members in the capital, and they are all men, without exception. I found out that some of them, like Er Bao’s brother, serve in the Western Mountain Camp.”

As he spoke, Yuan Bao handed over a folded piece of paper, “This is a list, detailing the situations of these families.”

Song Qingzhan took it, his expression serious.

Qin Mo felt a surge of irritation. What did this little fool mean by this?

He was the one who accompanied her to Qiao Village, who returned to Qingshui County with her, and even deboned her fish. Now, when discussing important matters, she turned to Song Qingzhan.

Qin Mo glared at Song Qingzhan.

Song Qingzhan felt a chill down his spine. Why was Qin Mo looking at him like he was a spy?

Surely, it was a mistake.

Song Qingzhan handed the list to Qin Mo and then asked Lu Tang, “What do you make of this, Young Master Lu?”

Lu Tang replied, “Before, I thought Gu Yunhe wanted to force our family to move to Gu Family Village just to seize our property. But after seeing this list, I think he’s after more than just money. He wants people.

Otherwise, he wouldn’t stay at Lu Yuchen’s house despite the bad reputation.”

Song Qingzhan was impressed by her accurate assessment, “How does this relate to him staying at Lu Yuchen’s house?”

Lu Tang hesitated before asking, “Did Big Brother Qin tell you what happened yesterday at Qiao Village?”

Qin Mo snorted, “Rest assured, I told him everything that happened at Qiao Village, including how you can’t debone fish.”

Lu Tang: !

Song Qingzhan: Huh?

Lu Tang’s lips twitched. Seeing Qin Mo’s foul mood, she wisely turned her attention back to Song Qingzhan.

“So, since Gu Yunhe’s previous plan failed, he’s now reversing it. He wants to imprison my family and release Lu Deren. He wants to avoid ruining his reputation, so he won’t blatantly seize our property. He just wants to control the people of Qiao Village. As for what he plans to do with them, it’s likely the same as with those addicted to the wine. Brother Qingzhan, I need you to investigate further.”

Yesterday, Qin Mo had mentioned the situation at Qiao Village. They had already deduced this. They intended to inform Lu Tang when they had the chance, but she figured it out on her own.

Song Qingzhan smiled, “I think Young Master Lu is right. What are your plans?”

Lu Tang shrank her neck, “I plan to cooperate with you.”

Song Qingzhan chuckled.

Qin Mo rolled his eyes, “Nice words. You just want us to help you. If you’re asking for help, show some respect!”

Lu Tang: What did I do to you?

You were fine yesterday.

Did a dog bite you today?

Internally cursing, Lu Tang smiled and bowed her head to Qin Mo, “You’re right, Young Master Qin. If you need anything, just ask.”

Growl~

Lu Tang’s stomach growled loudly.

Unable to stand Qin Mo’s attitude, Song Qingzhan said, “Young Master Lu, go have breakfast. We can discuss this later. I’ll come find you.”

Lu Tang, eager to leave, nodded and quickly left.

Qin Mo was about to speak when Song Qingzhan shoved a steamed bun into his mouth, “Mmph mmph mmph.”

Lu Tang quickened her pace.

Heavens!

This is not something I should hear!

Thoughtfully, she closed the door behind her.

Leaving Qin Mo’s room, Lu Tang sighed in relief and told Yuan Bao, “Take a rest and get some sleep. We might be busy tonight.”

Yuan Bao obeyed without question and left.

Inside the room, as soon as Lu Tang left, Song Qingzhan turned to Qin Mo, looking at him with a complex expression, “What’s wrong with you? Did Young Master Lu do something to you?”

Qin Mo grunted and took a sip of soy milk, “I don’t like it.”

“You didn’t like accompanying her to Qiao Village? You didn’t like accompanying her back to Qingshui County?”

Qin Mo slammed his chopsticks down, “I didn’t like it? Song Qingzhan, watch your mouth!”

Song Qingzhan, having known Qin Mo for over ten years, knew that when Qin Mo was in the wrong, he’d pull rank with a “watch your mouth” line.

Ignoring it, Song Qingzhan said, “We’re cooperating with Young Master Lu. Many things we can’t handle ourselves, so we need her help. Even if we’re helping her, ultimately, without her, would we stop investigating? If you keep nitpicking at her…”

Qin Mo glared, “What will you do? Huh! Song Qingzhan, are you protecting her now?”

Song Qingzhan found this absurd and infuriating, “Why would I protect her?”

“Then why do you smile at her so gently?”

Song Qingzhan: Huh?