That’s right, she had "Space" and "Magic Brush," and if there were someone around her day and night, it would be difficult to keep such secrets. If their partner learned that she possessed Exotic Treasures, who could guarantee that human nature wouldn’t change?
Perhaps she was more suited to a single life in her lifetime.
"What are you thinking about?"
Meng Xinian furrowed his brows, not liking the sudden quiet that had taken over her eyes. He preferred her previous demeanor, which seemed very lively and engaging.
Now, she seemed to be keeping others at a distance of a thousand miles.
"Nothing much, just thinking about how to get into the library of M City University." Chiang Xiao immediately changed the subject.
Even though Meng Xinian felt she might be thinking about something else, no matter how clever he was, he would never guess what was on Chiang Xiao’s mind. When she diverted the conversation, he did not press further.
"You want to go to the library of M City University?" He was quite surprised.
For someone her age, shouldn’t the bookstores outside satisfy her reading desires? Yet she wanted to visit that famous library?
He knew about M City University’s library—its collection size and the variety and value of the books drew much admiration.
"Yes. I just don’t know how to get in. I want to look up some information." This was her main purpose for coming to City M, even selling paintings was secondary.
Meng Xinian smiled slightly, "That’s easy, I’ll take you there after we eat."
He also breathed a sigh of relief in his heart. He had been wondering where to take her, and unexpectedly, the young lady wanted to go to the library to read books—a matter in which he could be of help.
"Really? You can take me there?"
"Yes. I have a friend in M City University."
"Wow, Tyrant Meng, you are somewhat useful after all!" Chiang Xiao blurted out in surprise.
Meng Xinian’s smile froze at the corner of his mouth as he narrowed his eyes dangerously at her, "Tyrant Meng? Hmm?"
Without her mention, he would have forgotten that his nickname originated from her, and now it had spread throughout the alliance. He really didn’t understand how he was tyrannical or bullying.
Also, what did she mean by saying he was still somewhat useful?
Was he, in her eyes, someone who was utterly useless up until now?
A fire began to burn in Meng Xinian’s chest again.
Was he really that bad?
"Brother Xinian, the food is here, the food is here." At that moment, Chiang Xiao was incredibly grateful for the server bringing the dishes—it came at just the right time.
But Meng Xinian didn’t plan to let her off that easily.
After the meal, once the server had cleared the table, he glanced at someone who looked quite satisfied and began to settle the score.
"Chiang Xiaoxiao, do you have anything you’d like to say to me?"
Chiang Xiao felt the hairs on her back stand up.
"Not at all, what’s there to say? Let’s go out, we still need to find a guesthouse." She said, standing up.
Meng Xinian raised an eyebrow, "Sit down. Rest a bit after eating."
Chiang Xiao had no choice but to sit down again.
"I have a few questions that have been baffling to me. I thought about writing, but felt that might not clarify things, so I wanted to wait until we met to ask. Now that we’ve brought it up, why don’t you explain them to me?"
"What questions?" Knowing she couldn’t avoid it, Chiang Xiao sat up straight and looked at him.
Meng Xinian felt an urge to laugh, but restrained himself.
He thought she looked like a student about to take an exam, very honest.
But he didn’t dare take this young lady for someone naive, she was rather shrewd. If he wasn’t careful, he would definitely be swayed by her.
"First question, do you really think I’m like a tyrant?"