What else has he contributed?
After a long silence, Zhong Tianyi looked towards the Phoenix and spoke, "When I went out just now, I saw someone."
"There are always people coming and going; what’s so strange about that?"
"The Holy Daughter of the Flame Shrine, she came looking for Tang Fei."
"What’s that got to do with me?" Phoenix curled her lips.
Yet her heart still felt somewhat uneasy.
Just hearing the name was infuriating.
Men always liked those who appeared saintly and aloof; it gave them a sense of conquest, like a Princess, like a Holy Daughter...
Fortunately, she had also occupied such a role.
Thinking this way, Phoenix unexpectedly felt an indescribable sense of satisfaction.
What the hell was this?
"Although Tang Fei hasn’t explained their relationship, I saw the way the Holy Daughter looked at Tang Fei..."
Zhong Tianyi looked at Phoenix, after all, she was his own little sister, "just like the way you look at Tang Fei. When I first saw him at your place, I knew you liked him... A woman’s mouth may lie, but her eyes do not."
Everyone in the Phoenix Empire knew that the Second Prince, Zhong Tianyi, had no grand ambitions and was given to wine and women.
It was only after the shocking incident at the Phoenix Palace that everyone realized it was all a disguise.
Yet in his years of decadence, he had illuminated some skills.
Such as discerning a woman’s gaze.
Such as understanding women.
"Not seeking any benefits, even if it’s for your happiness, I hope that the one who ends up with him is you, not any other person."
"I can handle my own affairs."
"I’m not trying to tell you what to do, but things aren’t the same as before... Some matters require initiative."
"I think this is also what Father means. He too hopes his daughter finds a good match."
"Have you seen him?" Phoenix asked.
"No." Zhong Tianyi shook his head, "He wouldn’t see me."
With that, he walked off towards the outside, his figure forlorn.
Phoenix opened her mouth to speak but didn’t know what she should say.
The sibling bond had grown so distant.
"Miss..." the Maid called softly from the side.
Phoenix’s gaze swept over.
"Should we... inquire about that Holy Daughter?" the Maid asked.
Being with the Princess, they had to think and worry about what concerned her.
Even if this wasn’t New Star, they had their ways and channels to gather information.
After all, many guards and staff from the Phoenix Palace had come to the base.
"No need," Phoenix refused.
She didn’t know who the Holy Daughter was, nor did she want to know.
If their feelings couldn’t withstand external temptations, it would prove their emotional foundation was too weak.
It was better left alone.
She thought again about what Zhong Tianyi said before he left, that times have changed, and some matters require initiative...
How should she take the initiative?
Phoenix shook her head.
When she was the high and mighty Empire Princess, she could take the initiative.
May my radiance shine upon you.
After losing her empire and becoming a wanderer on a foreign planet, she could no longer take the initiative.
In the name of love, should she beg for his pity?
Phoenix was in emotional turmoil.
She thought she could be indifferent, but in reality, she couldn’t.
Love was a harder subject than mathematics.
Flame Shrine. Lingyang District Branch.
The residence of the Society Leader was also respectfully referred to as ’Divine Palace’ by the Shrine members.
When Tang Fei arrived with Bai Wuxin, President Lei Zongnan, the Holy Daughter An Ning, and several other high-ranking members of the Shrine, were already waiting at the entrance of the Divine Palace.
An Ning stepped forward to greet them and said to Tang Fei, "Thank you for your hard work, Mr. Tang."
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Pretending not to be too familiar with An Ning.
An Ning pointed to Lei Zongnan beside her and took the initiative to introduce him, "This is Lei Zongnan, the President of the Flame Shrine’s Lingyang Branch."
Tang Fei bowed slightly and said, "President Lei, good day."
Lei Zongnan stepped forward and took Tang Fei’s hand, speaking gravely, "Mr. Tang, I truly appreciate your help... We’ve had some troubles within our Society, and our brothers and sisters are suffering from a demonic affliction, with many already becoming flames and joining the embrace of the Flame God..."
"The Holy Daughter mentioned you could help us... in the name of the Flame God, please lend us a hand, help my brothers and sisters drive away this affliction and restore their health..."
"President Lei, I am acquainted with the Holy Daughter... We also both reside in Lingyang District; we are neighbors so to say. If there is a chance for me to help, I certainly will."
"However, I need to understand the situation first, see what exactly the problem is... I’ll need to conduct tests on their blood, and then develop an antidote based on the results..."
"Yes, yes, that’s exactly it." Lei Zongnan happily said, "The Holy Daughter said the same..."
"Oh, look at my memory, I haven’t even invited our distinguished guest inside. Please, come in... let’s sit down and discuss this in detail."
"Thank you, President."
"President Lei, Holy Daughter, please."
Lei Zongnan stole a glance at Bai Wuxin, standing behind Tang Fei. The young man’s appearance and demeanor were stunning, making him involuntarily swallow with admiration.
Assuming he was merely an attendant accompanying Tang Fei, he nodded at Bai Wuxin, making an inviting gesture.
What a charmer; time to show some gentlemanly grace and score some impression points.
Bai Wuxin remained expressionless, cold as ice.
An Ning caught Lei Zongnan’s subtle actions, her long eyelashes fluttering, but she didn’t say much.
She knew some of Lei Zongnan’s peculiar little quirks.
After they were seated, Lei Zongnan had the Maid bring some hot tea.