Chapter 1278: [YeXi] Dont fuss

Han Yunxis gaze narrowed to trail after the woman as she sidestepped her for Long Feiye. Fortunately the woman didnt get too close before Han Yunxis killing intent ended their plans tonight prematurely. All she did was switch spots to sit across from Long Feiye. Han Yunxi didnt go back to her seat, but leaned on one side with arms crossed, observing the situation. Long Feiye glanced at her as he suppressed a grin. He hadnt paid any attention to this girl. If Han Yunxi hadnt tried to tease her on purpose, he wouldnt have looked at her at all. Meanwhile, the three young masters only traded looks with each other.

Xie Yujun only mused, Looks like this move is more appealing to his friend than Sir Ye himself.

Third Master Zhou wondered, If we cant get Sir Ye, winning over Sir Han isnt bad either. He cant be ordinary if he can talk business with Sir Ye.

Ninth Master Murong wondered, Sir Hans really into this. Hes that impatient?

After their exchange finished, Ninth Master Murong laughed and said, Sir Han, Wanwan doesnt know the etiquette, so please dont blame her! How about this, well have her down three cups as an apology to you!

Wanwan had been repeatedly instructed to win Sir Yes heart before coming here tonight, but she didnt expect her soul to be stolen away by the very sight of the man. As Jiangnans number one songstress, she had countless rich men supporting her. Rich ladies threw thousand taels of gold just to beg her for a song, and tens of thousands to keep her for a night. There were even those who would throw away their family fortunes just to wed her. But she had yet to meet anyone who could move her high-minded heart. Since she owned the Xie Clan son a favor, she agreed to come this time. Before that, Sir Xie had told her of Sir Yes origins and that if she delighted the man, itd be an honor to be his concubine. Although she was stunned by the mans background, she declined the offer to wed him. Her bottom night was accompanying him for one night!

Yet who expected her to throw away all inhibitions after spotting Sir Ye? If he was willing, she would be happy to leave with him, even if she didnt get a t.i.tle or status. Right now, she knew the situation had s.h.i.+fted after Ninth Master Murongs words. Xie Yujun kept shooting her meaningful looks, but she pretended not to see. Standing up, she declared, Please dont blame me, Sir Han. After Sir Ye picks a song, Ill play for him before coming to you to pay back my debts.

Han Yunxi nodded. Miss Wanwan, are you teaching me the principle of first come first serve?'

The three sons panicked at her words. Xie Yujung hastily mediated, Sir Han can certainly joke. Come come come, Ill drink three cups to pay you in Wanwans place. Shes great everywhere except for that temperhehe, a feisty one!

Feisty? Han Yunxi smiled inwardly. Selling out can be considered feisty? She grinned back, More like shes taken a fancy to Sir Ye instead of me, right? Haha!

Long Feiye remained with his head bowed as he toyed with his winecup. Still, Han Yunxis words made him grin. He never drank, but he did this time and found the wine quite good.

Seeing Sir Han force the others hand while Sir Ye remained silent, Xie Yujun began to reconsider. If Sir Ye really wasnt interested in Wanwan, then he was giving the man no face by insisting on the issue. With a chuckle, he said, Wanwan, Sir Hans into you! Come come come, lets let Sir Han pick a song first.

Wanwan was full of grievances, but Xie Yujuns warning look made her retreat. If she ruined his business, the Xie Clans power could ensure she had no way to live on in Jiangnan anymore. Setting aside her pipa, she walked to Han Yunxi and bent down with her list of songs in both hands.

Sir Han, please choose a song.

For some reason, Han Yunxi went to lift Wanwans chin with her fan again. She smiled as the other was forced to raise her face and said, Whats your favorite song?

I like them all, Wanw.a.n.g replied.

Then you can sing them all once, Han Yunxi replied.

Wanwans face paled along with the other three lords.

Sing them all? There are over 30 songs there? And all of them are really long. If she sand them all, she might sing herself hoa.r.s.e!

After a moment, Wanwan recovered and said, Sir Han, youreally know how to joke.

Do I look like Im joking? Han Yunxi retorted.

Wanwan immediately felt wronged and looked to Xie Yujun with pleading eyes. But the latter only saw Han Yunxis serious face and didnt know how to respond. He finally regretted bringing the singer here at all. Everything would be fine if they just stuck to talking business.

Third Master Zhou glanced at Long Feiye as he spoke up next. Sir Ye, your friend certainly likes his jests. How about we finish talking business first before enjoying some tunes? Ive arranged for everyone to go on the lake today. Wanwan can accompany us and Sir Han then, what do you think?

He was obviously seeking Long Feiyes aid in smoothing over the matter. Long Feiye finally looked back with a grin, but it was only reserved for Han Yunxi. Enough, enough, stop fussing. Come over here!

Han Yunxi was surprised. With Long Feiyes personality, he rarely got involved when she made a racket, unless it was to clean up after her mess. But tonight he stopped her instead? Why was he suddenly being so kind? Does he actually pity this Wanwan? Han Yunxi went to his side reluctantly, only for him to suddenly pull her into his lap!

This!

Han Yunxi had no idea what Long Feiye was doing. Although he was fond of doing these dominating actions in public, but she was pretending to be a man right now! The other three men were equally flummoxed, while Wanwan could only gape. In the silent room, the entire world grew still except for the gently fluttering paper of Wanwans song list.

This Sir Ye was actuallya h.o.m.os.e.xual? He liked men?

So it turns out Sir Han was actually his companion. No wonder the man found such fault with Wanwan!

Looking at the four peoples various shocked expressions, Han Yunxi finally understood Long Feiyes intentions.

Its not good if word gets out that the East Origin Halls young masters into men, right? she muttered back.

Its fine as long as it makes you happy, Long Feiye replied. He picked up his wine and drained it in one gulp before showing Han Yunxi. Do you feel better after I drank a cup in penance?

Han Yunxi didnt know whether to laugh or cry, but she put on an affected air and said in a coquettish tone, Well see after your performance tonight!

Wanwan was utterly crushed by that statement. She was Jiangnans number one songstress, talented in both skills and looks. But she couldnt even compare to a mere man? Unable to bear it any longer, she glared at Xie Yujun and ran out, even leaving her pipa behind. Xie Yujun and the others finally recovered their wits enough to exchange looks. When they returned to their seats, Long Feiye was still sitting with Han Yunxi on his legs.

All joking aside, Long Feiye didnt delay their actual business matters. Although this was his first time meeting the trio, he could more or less read them already. They were definitely not in charge of the discrepancies at the salt mines but likely had other backers behind them. The three big clans wouldnt need to leave their salt mine matters to these witless idiots. He didnt want to waste time with them either, but he needed them to reach the actual masterminds. They began with casual conversation, but the anxious Ninth Master Murong soon led the topics to pricing.

Pricing? Long Feiye asked thoughtfully.

Han Yunxi was sprawling lazily on Long Feiyes lap when she interjected, What kind of pricing did you offer others in the past?

This money rightfully belonged to the imperial treasury and Great Qins people. Many places in the empire were still waiting for imperial silver to cover reconstruction costs. Moreover, Gu Beiyue and Lingers medical reforms needed funding too! She would chase back every single coin that these people wasted away. None of them would get mercy!

Long Feiye grinned inwardly. Even now, he still admired this womans intellect. He had no idea how many more surprises she had yet to show him. Her question was quite sensitive and on point. It was easy to make the other party cautious. If he had asked the same thing, the others would be on their guard. But as a companion to him, her casual question sounded very natural.

Heheh, different quant.i.ties have different pricing, Xie Yujun replied with asmile.

Aiya, it cant be you give different prices to different people? Han Yunxi scoffed. I though Sir Ye had enough face to earn a friend discount? Haha!

Xie Yujung wished he could drag the man out of Long Feiyes lap this instant and kick him out! Instead he only laughed along. Of course well give Sir Ye face!

Then you tell me, is Sir Ye your biggest customer to date? Han Yunxi asked.

By big, does he mean giving face or asking quant.i.ty? Xie Yujun didnt know what to say right away. By his side, Third Master Zhou and Ninth Master Murong were even more clueless. Most of their dealings were private transactions in small quant.i.ties with people they already knew. The business was done quickly without so many complications.

Before Xie Yujun could reply, Han Yunxi simply asked, How about telling us about your biggest customer in the past?