Chapter 4667 — What Is a Sucker
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"Brother Ling, why don't the three of us go together?" Qi Wenmo came over toward Wei Zhao with Xia Qianqian in tow. Given the relationship between him and Wei Zhao, this was only natural.
"I've got no objection, but are you sure that's a good idea, Brother Qi?" Wei Zhao looked at the two of them with a teasing expression, a hint of amusement in his eyes.
"Uh..." Qi Wenmo could not help flushing with embarrassment. The West Island trial was a rare chance for him and Xia Qianqian to be alone together—one trial might be all it took to make their feelings for each other heat up fast, and that was exactly what he had been dreaming of. If Wei Zhao tagged along as a third wheel the whole way, who knew how that would turn out.
Banding together as three would certainly be safer, but it would be a sheer waste of such a perfect opportunity!
Qi Wenmo had said it himself: Xia Qianqian, the Ship King's daughter, had no shortage of suitors, and this was a chance that would not come twice. There might never be another golden opportunity like this to nurture their relationship!
Qi Wenmo stole a glance at Xia Qianqian and saw that her cheeks were faintly flushed and her head was lowered in silence. For a moment he could not quite tell what she meant by it—was this tacit consent, or was she simply shy?
Of course it was tacit consent. Qi Wenmo was too close to the situation to see it, but Wei Zhao, looking on from the outside, saw it perfectly clearly. He laughed at once and said, "Actually, I have important business to attend to this time, so let's split up and act separately. You two take care of yourselves—I'll be going on ahead."
Creating an opportunity for Qi Wenmo was only part of it; the main reason was that there were certain matters he did not want to drag Qi Wenmo into.
Kang Jingming had gotten his hands on that whole set of technological equipment, and Wei Zhao did not believe for a moment that he would let such a fine opportunity pass him by without coming after him!
"Oh, oh, all right. Take care of yourself too, Brother Ling." Qi Wenmo nodded quickly in understanding, his heart pounding with excitement. Now at last he had a chance to be alone with the girl of his dreams—what a gift from heaven!
Wei Zhao gave a chuckle, waved to the two of them, and turned to leave.
After parting ways with Qi Wenmo and Xia Qianqian, Wei Zhao took a brief look around and then chose one of the canyon exits. But after he had walked a few steps, he was startled to find that someone was actually following him—none other than that Huo Yudie from before.
Wei Zhao could not help turning his head to glance at her, his brows knitting slightly. What on earth was this girl trying to do?
Seeing Wei Zhao's gaze sweep toward her, Huo Yudie's eyes lit up and she seemed about to speak—but just then someone cut in from the side: "Miss Huo, are you really not going to team up with me? Why not think it over a little more? When it comes to treasures and rare materials, everything's negotiable—I promise you won't be shortchanged!"
Kang Jingming still wore that lecherous look, and even now his thievish heart would not die; he was still doggedly pursuing Huo Yudie. It seemed the man was truly besotted. In his dictionary, chasing women meant carrying shamelessness and thick skin to their fullest—once he locked onto a target, he stuck to her like a plaster, never letting go until he got what he wanted.
"Sorry, but you'd better find someone else." This time Huo Yudie's attitude was no longer as ambiguous as before; she shook her head and refused on the spot.
"I..." Kang Jingming was still unwilling to give up and wanted to catch up and say something more, but just then Xu Lingchong behind him gave a sudden light cough, his eyes plainly showing irritation and impatience.