"I did this in such a way that at first, I let them taste the sweetness and made them think they could be on an equal footing with us. But when tomorrow comes, I'm certain they won't be able to write the rest of this story as well as I can."
Cheng Xiran just wanted them to understand that only she could write such an enchanting story. Even if others stole her ideas, their writing would never come close to hers.
Xue Lianyu couldn't help but give Cheng Xiran a thumbs - up. "You're amazing. I never thought of this."
Cheng Xiran gave him a contemptuous look. "You're always thinking about how to please your Miss Ruoyue. Naturally, you won't think about these trivial matters."
Mentioning this, Xue Lianyu couldn't help but pour out his troubles. "I had to explain things to Ruoyue for a long time before she would believe me. I've been really tired these days, okay?"
Before Cheng Xiran could reply, he smacked his lips and continued. "I've noticed that my father has been getting more and more partial lately. That wild girl, Chu Liyin, isn't even his own daughter... You don't know, my old - fashioned father actually went shopping with that girl yesterday. He hasn't paid much attention to me recently."
Cheng Xiran held back her laughter. She wanted to say something but thought better of it.
After sitting for a while and still not seeing He Lianduo, she casually asked, "Has the prince gone to General Cui's birthday banquet? I haven't seen him all morning."
Xue Lianyu nodded listlessly. "Yes, after all, General Cui has made remarkable military achievements and contributed a great deal to the court. As the regent, he has to be there in person, or others won't be convinced."
Cheng Xiran nodded absent - mindedly, then changed the subject. "When will you be free? Could you introduce me to Miss Ruoyue?"
Xue Lianyu was stunned upon hearing this. "You want to meet Ruoyue? Why do you want to see her? Do you just want to get to know her or do you want to get information about me from her?"
For her own grand plan, Cheng Xiran endured it. She forced a smile and said without looking at him, "Actually, the last time I heard you talk about Miss Ruoyue, I've always wanted to meet her and be friends with her."
Xue Lianyu was silent for a moment and finally believed her lie. He thought it was because Ruoyue was so charming. He immediately grinned mischievously. "But you're a young lady from a noble family. If you show up in a brothel and someone who knows you tells your father, you'll be in big trouble, won't you?"
Cheng Xiran scratched her head for a while and finally came up with an idea. "I can disguise myself!"
Xue Lianyu's face showed even more excitement than hers. He immediately stood up. "Great! I'll have someone go to Feiyu Villa to get a set of my clothes for you to dress up... I'm really looking forward to seeing you dressed as a man."
Cheng Xiran threw the half - eaten pastry in her hand at him angrily. "Do I need your help?"
Xue Lianyu smiled foolishly. Cheng Xiran was too lazy to talk to him anymore. She got up and walked out, planning to buy a suitable set of clothes and start her plan tonight. Time was of the essence.
She returned to the mansion before lunch. She hid the set of clothes she bought in the newspaper office.
Afraid that Yun'er was too young and not careful enough, she came back specially at noon to change the medicine for Zhuque herself. The people from the third district were going to the birthday banquet today and would come back late at night.
Even so, she still told Yun'er to be more vigilant. Even if she would come back late tonight, she couldn't let the same thing happen again. She had to find a way out for herself.