The couple had wandered through almost the entire Star Luo City before Gu Yuena was finally satisfied, concluding their date.
Under the moonlight, they returned to the hotel.
The lights had dimmed, silence blanketed the surroundings, and most people had already fallen asleep.
As they stepped inside, Gu Yuena suddenly felt a trace of reluctance.
"Our first date... it's over just like that...?"
She had hoped to experience something even more intimate with Dan Heng!Especially after receiving the little Azure Dragon plushie from him, she was convinced of his sincerity, and their relationship was steadily deepening.
She believed that one day, they would truly become husband and wife!
Just as she was about to close the door, a waiter's voice suddenly called out.
"Honored guests, please wait a moment..."
Dan Heng opened the door again, looking at the approaching waiter with a hint of doubt.
The waiter smiled politely and handed Dan Heng a bill.
Dan Heng took it and glanced at the contents—his expression immediately changed.
It was the bill for Zi Ji's meal today, totaling over three thousand gold soul coins!
She had ordered nearly all of the hotel's signature dishes and premium wines!
"..." Dan Heng's lips twitched.
Even after saving for so many years, he didn't have a thousand gold soul coins, let alone three thousand!
Maybe he should just sell Zi Ji and pretend they never knew each other.
Gu Yuena also peeked at the bill and her face darkened.
She had told Zi Ji to eat as she pleased, but that greedy little she-dragon had taken it literally!
She only ordered the most expensive dishes?!
Seeing their expressions, the waiter awkwardly explained:"Miss Zi Ji thought our hotel's food was unappetizing, so she requested our best delicacies and aged wines... We did try to warn her beforehand, but..."
The waiter was clearly nervous, afraid that the couple might refuse to pay.
Dan Heng opened his mouth but didn't know what to say.
If he wanted to continue living a stable life, there was no way he could afford to repay this debt.
But if he didn't pay, the hotel wouldn't let this slide.
Gu Yuena forced a smile. "Put it on our tab for now. We'll settle it when we leave."
The waiter nodded and left.
Dan Heng closed the door, while Gu Yuena clenched her teeth."Husband, you go rest. I'm going to have a talk with Zi Ji."
Dan Heng gave a small nod and didn't stop her.
Gu Yuena then stepped out of the room.
"Smack! Smack! Smack!!!"
In another room, Zi Ji lay face down on the bed, her dress pulled down, revealing her full, snow-white curves that now bore a rosy hue.
Zi Ji bit her lip, teary-eyed, looking at Gu Yuena with grievance.
Her Master had told her she could eat freely. She had just wanted to enjoy some good food!Why was she being punished for it?!
Besides, those dishes weren't even as good as what that pervy old man could make!
Gu Yuena sat beside her, panting slightly, her hand trembling.
Due to her worsening injuries, she had overexerted herself using divine power just now. Now she needed more rest.
Zi Ji immediately forgot her grievances and anxiously crawled toward Gu Yuena. She propped herself up, her upper body exposed, and worriedly asked,"Sister, your injuries..."
"This is my fault... I shouldn't have eaten so much... I made you angry..."
Zi Ji was completely flustered, terrified that Gu Yuena might actually get sick because of her.
Gu Yuena shook her head."Put your clothes back on! Ditian will be here soon!"
She took a deep breath, suppressing her anger.
She couldn't afford to let her rage worsen her condition. She needed to recover first.
Zi Ji obediently pulled her dress back up and stood aside with her head lowered, looking like a child who had been scolded.
A few seconds later, the door opened and a shadowy figure stepped inside.
It was Ditian, dressed in black.
"Enough. No need for formalities." Gu Yuena interrupted bluntly.
"Your Majesty... your injuries..."
Ditian immediately noticed Gu Yuena's condition and his face darkened with worry.
Gu Yuena waved her hand dismissively."That's not important. Ditian, I have two tasks for you."
Ditian straightened up, fully attentive.
As the former Dragon God's personal guard, he followed Gu Yuena's every command without question.
"First, I need you to gather some gold soul coins. At least ten thousand."
Gu Yuena spoke calmly.
"Sister, I can do it too!" Zi Ji quickly chimed in, eager to redeem herself.
Gu Yuena glared at her.Did this greedy little she-dragon really have no self-awareness?!
Ditian responded without hesitation,"Understood!"
He glanced at Zi Ji beside him. Though there was something off about the way she stood, her hips did seem rounder than before...
Could it be that Zi Ji had actually succeeded?Had she made Dan Heng so infatuated that he chose her over Gu Yuena?!
If that was the case, Ditian actually felt some admiration for her.
"Second task... About Dan Heng's advancement plan—you may begin implementing it. But keep it subtle, don't make it too obvious..."
"You know where to start, right?"
Gu Yuena didn't explain further.She trusted Ditian's intelligence.
Compared to Zi Ji, who only knew how to give her headaches, Ditian was so reliable that it nearly brought her to tears!
Now that she understood her place in Dan Heng's heart, she was no longer afraid that initiating the plan would drive him away.
Ditian's eyes flashed with understanding."I know exactly what to do."
Zi Ji pouted."Hmph! What does Ditian have that I don't?! Why does Master always favor him?!"
Inside a private room at the hotel, Dan Heng, Gu Yuena, and the others were having breakfast.
Suddenly, there was a knock at the door.
A waiter stepped inside.
Dan Heng recognized him—it was the same waiter from last night who had brought the bill.
"Mr. Dan Heng, Lady Gu Yuena, your bill has already been settled by Lord Charles." The waiter said with a polite smile.
Dan Heng and Gu Yuena exchanged glances, neither of them having any clue who this Charles was.
Why would a stranger pay their bill?
The waiter continued,"Lord Charles is the Captain of the Imperial Guards and a noble Earl of Star Luo Empire. He wishes to meet you and have a conversation."
A noble willingly paid thousands of gold soul coins just for a meeting?
Dan Heng immediately felt wary. This was definitely trouble.
Gu Yuena's eyes, however, gleamed with excitement.
"Is this Ditian's doing? Has he already started making moves?"
Zhu Zhuqing, on the other hand, turned pale.
As the Captain of the Imperial Guards, Charles would surely recognize her.
If her identity was exposed, word would reach the royal family!
Just as Dan Heng was about to refuse, a cheerful laugh echoed from outside.
A well-dressed middle-aged man strode in, his eyes lighting up when he saw the three stunning women in the room.
When he noticed Zhu Zhuqing's face, he froze.
"...Apologies for the sudden intrusion," Charles said, his tone polite yet filled with curiosity.