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Zhu Yao stepped out for a moment, only to return shortly after, followed by Vera, who was cradling the Blue Cat, and the towering giant, Lance, two meters away.
At that moment, Claudia had just finished organizing Jufeng's tools and was complaining as she prepared to head upstairs for a bath. Suddenly sensing that the room felt much more spacious, she noticed the imposing figure of Lance and a... enchanting woman.
Indeed, this was Vera's first impression on Claudia, especially those emotionless Blue Eyes that captivated her in a fleeting glance, leaving her utterly entranced.
Claudia found herself caught in this quagmire, staring blankly at Vera, forgetting her steps and her disheveled appearance.
"Miss Rhys, aren't you going to clean yourself up? Don't embarrass me here," Jufeng's voice rang out at the right moment, teasing as usual but with a sharper edge, more fitting to rouse the dazed woman.
Claudia looked at Jufeng and realized her awkwardness. For a moment, she felt flustered. However, being a strong woman who had remained composed even when caught in bed with someone else, she quickly regained her poise with just a slight sway.
With a cold huff, covered in mud, Claudia ascended the stairs like a neighborly girl. Soon after, the sound of a door closing echoed through the room.
Vera shifted her gaze away from the muddy woman and slowly sat down on the sofa. The Blue Cat nestled in her arms had buried its head in her embrace for years, making it hard to tell if it was asleep or awake.
Gently stroking the deep blue fur, Vera spoke in her usual calm tone, "You came to find me because they have arrived?"
"They," being a reference that both speaker and listener understood perfectly. Jufeng nodded lightly and replied nonchalantly, "Yes, my informants reported that some Europeans have come to Washing City. We just don't know when they will pay us a visit."
Upon hearing Jufeng's confirmation, Lance's half-closed eyes suddenly opened wide, revealing an unmasked ferocity. Zhu Yao frowned slightly and glanced over, tightening his grip on the Lunar Blade.
"They have always preferred to act at night. I wonder if that contradicts their self-proclaimed doctrines of light and order. Since they are already here, it must be tonight."
Vera paused for a moment at this point, her delicate fingers still gently stroking the Blue Cat's fur.
"What do you plan to do? Will you seek peace or leave no one standing?" Vera continued.
Jufeng smiled faintly at her words, slowly rising from the sofa and shaking off the dust from his clothes.
"Why be so resolute? In my opinion, it's better to become friends than to establish enemies. Isn't it nice to have tea and talk?"
Vera also slowly stood up, her delicate brows arching slightly, a subtle gesture akin to the opening of a young girl's heart.
"Do as you wish, but if they disturb me, I won't hold back."
Blue Cat turned around, leaving those words without looking back, gracefully stepping away from Canglang One Floating Life.
Jufeng murmured, "It's best if we can share our thoughts, but if not…"
...
In the blink of an eye, May was nearing its end. It seemed that before one could fully appreciate the arrival of spring, it had already begun to fade away. The once barren landscape was now adorned with vibrant flowers competing for attention, hinting at the approaching summer.
At this time of year, the nights were cool enough to open the windows and let in the gentle breeze. Young men and women, unable to sleep, sought ways to pass the time on such nights.
For instance, drinking.
The second-floor balcony of Canglang One Floating Life had been renovated and was now spacious enough to serve as an ideal spot for family gatherings. At this moment, however, only two people were enjoying this tranquil atmosphere.
The night breeze gently called forth the moon, ruffling the young man's bangs and the woman's long hair.
Jufeng downed a cup of clear liquor; it was slightly spicy yet not intoxicating, leaving a lingering warmth on his lips. Satisfied, he nodded and placed the cup on the crystal-clear round table before casting a soft gaze toward Claudia.
Claudia, however, avoided Jufeng's gaze. She thought to herself, isn't he just trying to get me to pour him more wine? Why act so coy? It's disgusting; I feel like throwing up! Hmph!
But no matter how much she inwardly criticized Feng Shao, she still begrudgingly picked up the wine jug and clumsily filled his cup before placing the jug back in its original spot with a heavy sound.
Jufeng's gentle gaze curved slightly; teasing the variously charming women beside him was indeed a delightful pastime. He had become quite familiar with this life; now they were becoming increasingly bold in front of him and less cooperative. Fortunately, he had been generous enough to attract a woman of exotic charm who willingly approached him.
He took another sip, his lips parting and closing rhythmically, producing a few sounds of intoxication. Jufeng then passed the cup in front of Claudia with a smile, saying, "Sister Riss, aren’t you going to try some? It’s a beautiful night; it wouldn’t mean much for a big man like me to drink alone."
Claudia glanced at Jufeng, then lowered her head to examine the wine glass before taking it without a word and downing its contents in one go.
The night breeze suddenly felt a bit warmer.
Claudia set the glass down and raised the back of her fair skin hand to wipe her mouth, a rosy hue appearing on her charming face under the moonlight.
She filled the glass again and slowly pushed it back toward Jufeng.
Just as Jufeng was about to praise her for her boldness, he was left speechless by Claudia's next remark.
With sultry eyes, Claudia said coyly, "Feng Shao, you don’t need to get me drunk if you want to take me down." She leaned forward slightly, her chest pressing against the edge of the table, continuing with flirtatious words, "Even if it were to happen, I wouldn’t cry foul."
After finishing her sentence, she watched Jufeng's stunned expression and suddenly burst into laughter, her laughter ringing out brightly in the night.
"So it turns out Feng Shao only has the heart of a thief but not the courage!"
Jufeng snatched the wine glass away, drinking alone in frustration as he muttered angrily, "What kind of world is this? With women like this becoming so common, isn’t anyone going to do something about it? The morals of society are declining; they really are…"
One should not judge by appearances; she looked like an innocent girl next door, yet her mind was filled with…
As the night breeze grew cooler, it brushed against Claudia's slightly tipsy face. She couldn’t help but slip off her cloth shoes and curled up on her chair, resting her chin on her knees as she nestled into her own warmth.
Jufeng continued to toy with the wine cup, though there was no more wine left. Since downing two cups earlier, he hadn’t touched another drop.
A cloud drifted across the moon in the night sky, deepening the darkness around them.
Suddenly, Jufeng's right hand paused while playing with the wine cup. Without any further movement, the cup shot from his hand like lightning, so fast that Claudia only caught a glimpse of its shadow as it zipped past her.
The sound of the wine glass shattering was not as she had imagined. Instead, the glass landed on the balcony railing after passing through a beautiful woman, and a hand was waiting there.
Claudia's momentary weariness was completely dispelled by the mischievous glass. She gazed at the delicate hand that held it, which looked incredibly fragile, like that of a woman.
She followed the hand upwards and soon saw a blurred outline gradually coming into focus. However, it was not the woman she had envisioned but rather a man with a soft and graceful appearance.
Claudia was astonished. When had this man arrived on the balcony? He had made no sound at all, as if he had descended from above. Why did the curve of his lips look so beautiful yet so enchanting that it sent chills down her spine?
Recalling Vera's earlier experience, Claudia dared not linger her gaze any longer and hurriedly turned to Jufeng. In this moment of danger, her instinctive thought was that this man beside her would protect her.
At that moment, Jufeng wore a faint smile on his lips.
(To be continued)
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