But Ni Yang wasn’t put off, after all, Mo Qishen was a very normal man.
A little physical playfulness was only natural for a boyfriend and girlfriend, otherwise, it would be strange.
Although Mo Qishen was often playfully physical, he was always very polite and never crossed the line.
After a while, Mo Qishen continued, "Where do you want to go this afternoon?"
"I’m going nowhere in particular, what about you?" Ni Yang glanced sideways at him.
"Since you’ve got nowhere to go, then come with me to a place," Mo Qishen said.
"Sure," Ni Yang replied curiously, "Where are you taking me?"
Mo Qishen’s thin lips slightly curled, "To sell you."
Ni Yang raised an eyebrow indifferently, "How much do you plan to sell me for?"
"Two cents," Mo Qishen glanced at Ni Yang, "Can’t add any more."
"I think you just need some training," Ni Yang stretched out her hand to pinch his face.
His face turned red from her pinch, yet Mo Qishen didn’t even frown, instead, he smiled and said, "Go harder, it doesn’t hurt at all."
After a while, Mo Qishen went on, "I want to take you to a brother’s place."
"Brother? Your older brother?" Ni Yang asked.
Mo Qishen shook his head, "Not a blood brother, but he has done me a great favor, closer than a real brother, lived in Shanghai for many years, and only recently came to Beijing. Remember to save me some face in front of others later."
"Don’t worry," Ni Yang nodded.
Before long, their car arrived at the destination.
Isn’t this where Brother Du lives?
"Big Brother Mo, does your brother live here?" Ni Yang asked.
"Uh-huh," Mo Qishen nodded.
"Is his name Du Chengfeng?" Ni Yang queried.
Mo Qishen expressed surprise, "How did you know?"
Ni Yang said with a smile, "What a coincidence, I know him too."
Ni Yang briefly told Mo Qishen about how she knew Du Chengfeng.
Hearing this, Mo Qishen said with a smile, "Brother Du will surely be surprised to see you."
Ni Yang nodded, "I guess so."
The two arrived at Demingxuan.
The butler here recognized Mo Qishen, and seeing Ni Yang with Mo Qishen, the butler was somewhat surprised.
Isn’t she the one Brother Du fancied?
And now she’s with Mo Qishen?
When they arrived, Brother Du was sitting in the Buddha Hall reciting scriptures and striking a wooden fish.
Ni Yang mused to herself that this man really lives like a monk.
"Brother Du," Mo Qishen walked inside.
Hearing the voice of an old friend, Brother Du immediately stood up, "Pei Zhi."
Ni Yang frowned slightly, unaware that Mo Qishen had this name.
Mo Qishen went over and hugged Brother Du.
It was then that Brother Du saw Ni Yang following behind into the room, his gaze shifting.
"Brother Du, you still look the same."
Brother Du twirled his Buddha Beads, "You haven’t changed either."
Mo Qishen then said, "Oh, Brother Du, let me introduce you, this is my girlfriend, Ni Yang. I hear you two know each other."
Brother Du’s expression remained unchanged, "I didn’t expect Ni Yang to be your girlfriend."
He had wondered before what kind of boyfriend a woman like Ni Yang would choose.
But he never thought her boyfriend would turn out to be his close friend.
He even thought, given Mo Qishen’s nature, he might never marry.
Suddenly, he had a girlfriend.
With that said, Brother Du teased, "You’re quite the lucky man."
Mo Qishen smiled, "Yangyang, come over and greet him."
"Brother Du," Ni Yang approached.
Since Mo Qishen called Brother Du that way, it was obviously not proper for her to call him Du Chengfeng or Mr. Du anymore.
Little did she expect that her impromptu rescue last time had saved someone from her own circle.
"The Buddha Hall is not a suitable place for conversation, let’s move over there," Brother Du gestured invitingly.
"Alright," Mo Qishen, holding Ni Yang’s hand, followed Brother Du’s lead.
The three made their way to the Tea Room, where Brother Du poured tea for them.
The Tea Room was elegantly decorated, filled with antiques and furniture all crafted from precious Agarwood, the air was perfumed with not just the scent of sandalwood but also with a subtle fragrance of Agarwood.
It was a style Ni Yang liked.
"The first day I came to Beijing, I faced danger. Fortunately, I encountered Ni Yang. If it weren’t for her, I would have been dismembered by now. This cup of tea, I toast to you and Ni Yang," Brother Du raised his teacup.
"Brother Du, you’re too polite, we’re all family here," Mo Qishen said.
Brother Du continued, "Pei Zhi, when did you get back?"
"I just came back yesterday," Mo Qishen replied.
Brother Du set his cup down, "I see you two seem ready for good news, planning to get married soon?"