Cheng Xiaofan disliked being lied to face-to-face. After hearing Waseda's words, his tone immediately soured.
Unexpectedly, Waseda spoke in a low voice, "Mr. Cheng, I am indeed an orphan. This grandfather was actually someone I picked up on the road not long ago!"
"His children and wife are no longer alive, and he's been blind since birth. I saw he couldn't take care of himself, so I brought him home to look after each other!"
Hearing this, Cheng Xiaofan couldn't help but nod and smile, "I almost misunderstood you. It seems I made the right decision leaving you at my old classmate's hotel!"
Li Weiguo said, "Waseda, the food on this table has gone cold. I'll have a waiter pack it up for you right away."
"No, no, it's a waste to throw this food away. I'll pack it up and reheat it slightly. It's much better than what I used to find in the garbage!" Waseda said.
Li Weiguo felt a pang of sadness hearing this. "Alright, I'll pack it for you myself!"
He took a to-go box, packed all the food on the table, and then took out a wad of cash from his pocket, stuffing it into Waseda's hand. He urged, "Take this money, buy some nourishment for your grandfather!"
"Also, come tomorrow wearing proper clothes and dye your hair back to black!"
Waseda nodded repeatedly and said, "Thank you, Boss Li, but I can't accept this money!"
Li Weiguo smiled and said, "Young man, take it. Just consider it an advance on your wages. You must take it!"
He forcefully put the money into the other's pocket.
Waseda, moved to tears, bowed deeply several times to everyone present and said, "Thank you, Boss Li, thank you, Mr. Cheng, thank you, Goddess Bai!"
After Waseda left, Li Weiguo sighed, "Waseda has a kind heart, he's a good kid. I like him!"
Cheng Xiaofan smiled, "The important thing is, I saw he carries the blood of Huaxia within him, which is why I decided to keep him at your hotel."
Li Weiguo blinked, "How could you tell he carried Huaxia blood?"
Cheng Xiaofan chuckled, "Of course, I used my Qi observation technique. I saw the aura emanating from him."
"His father must have been Chinese, and his mother Japanese. If I'm not mistaken, his father was likely doing business here and met his mother."
"I can see that both Waseda's parents passed away in a car accident years ago."
As soon as he finished speaking, Li Weiguo stared at Cheng Xiaofan as if he were a monster, scrutinizing him from head to toe. "Old classmate, are you even human?"
"If you were a normal person, how could you possibly see all this?"
"..." Cheng Xiaofan was speechless.
He never imagined he would be classified as abnormal in his old classmate's eyes.
How was he supposed to explain this?
There was no way to explain it.
"So, if someone does something shady, you can see it at a glance?" Li Weiguo continued to ask incessantly.
Cheng Xiaofan nodded, "You're absolutely right!"
"Old classmate, would you like me to say something about you?"
"No, no, no... Cheng Xiaofan, I know myself better than you do. I don't need you to tell me anything. I'll call a waiter over right now to arrange a place for you to rest!"
Li Weiguo waved his hands frantically and fled as if running from something.
Bai Yiling chuckled, "What's gotten into your old classmate? He seemed so flustered."
Cheng Xiaofan smiled, "My old classmate was drunk twice in Sakura Country and went to the red-light district, hiring two escorts."
"He regretted it immensely afterward, and now he's afraid I'll expose his past."
Hearing this, Bai Yiling glanced at Cheng Xiaofan in surprise. He could even see this, and knew that the other person regretted it!
This mysterious man of hers was too much!
Alright!
I surrender to you!
You are strong, strong, strong!
Just then, a young waitress dressed in Tang Dynasty palace attire walked in, bowed to Cheng Xiaofan and Bai Yiling, and smiled, "Mr. Cheng, Goddess Bai, this humble servant is here on Boss Li's orders to escort you to your rooms to rest!"
"Good, then let's go rest!" Cheng Xiaofan took his Bai Goddess's hand and followed the waitress out of the private room.
The guest rooms were on the third floor, and the environment was quite pleasant.
The waitress led them into a room decorated in an antique style. The space was very spacious, and by the windowsill, two pots of red roses were placed.
One was named 'Drunk Red Lips,' and the other was 'Royal Rouge.'
Both 'Drunk Red Lips' and 'Royal Rouge' were famous varieties of red roses, with a rich fragrance that brought a sense of comfort.
"What beautiful flowers!"
After the waitress left, Bai Yiling went to the windowsill and gently stroked the petals of the two flower pots, admiring them sincerely.
Cheng Xiaofan walked over, embraced her from behind, and smiled, "My Bai Goddess, if you like them, I can place these two pots of flowers on the balcony of our room when we get back!"
Bai Yiling giggled, "But we don't have these varieties at home!"
Cheng Xiaofan smiled, "It's okay, I can break off a branch from each of these two pots and bring them back. They'll grow into two large pots of flowers."
"Do you believe I can do it?"
"Of course, I believe you!" Bai Yiling answered decisively.
Her man was so capable!
Of course, she had absolute faith in him!
Hearing his goddess's words, Cheng Xiaofan was very excited. He swept her up in his arms and said, "Come on, let's take a bath together!"
"No, absolutely not here!" Bai Yiling was too embarrassed and struggled.
Seeing Bai Yiling's strong resistance, Cheng Xiaofan naturally didn't dare to force it. He quickly said, "Alright, I'll listen to you!"
He immediately let go obediently.
Bai Yiling smiled, "Xiaofan, you go first."
"Mhm, I'll go first."
As Cheng Xiaofan walked towards the bathroom, he told himself, "Hold on, don't get carried away!"
If I want to get carried away, I'll do it back home!
However, when Cheng Xiaofan came out of the bath, and Bai Yiling went into the bathroom, hearing the sound of running water from inside, he again found it hard to control himself.
She's my goddess, after all. Why not indulge a little?
No!
This must be done according to her will!
Anyone who goes against his goddess's will is definitely not a good man!
I must be a good man!
After a mental struggle, reason triumphed over impulse.
When Bai Yiling came out of the bathroom after her shower, Cheng Xiaofan embraced her like a gentleman, then bowed and smiled, "Goddess Bai, please retire to bed!"
*Puchi!*
Bai Yiling was amused by him.
She said, "Xiaofan, I'm really tired and want to rest."
"Okay, you rest early then!" After all, this morning, his goddess had fought alone against Watanabe Iwao and his ruthless followers.
This was her first time engaging in actual combat with so many ancient martial arts practitioners.
After a fierce battle, her vital energy must have been significantly depleted, so it was normal to feel fatigued.
Resting early would be beneficial for her recovery.
Cheng Xiaofan carried Bai Yiling to the bed and infused a stream of spiritual energy into her body.
Soon, she closed her beautiful eyes and fell asleep.