Chapter 688 - 0394 Advance as Retreat (2-in-1)_3

"Don’t look at me like that, even though I’m also from the Immortal Sect, I’ve already been alienated. If I use the Immortal Family’s methods, wouldn’t that girl be even more afraid of me?" Ms. Zhu put on a pitiful expression."

Xu Chang’an: "..."

He said helplessly, "What do you want me to do, sister?"

"You can play the zither, right? Why not go up and perform a piece, with your Water Spirit Qi you just manipulated so well, add some flashy tricks to make it lively." Ms. Zhu saw the opportunity, coughed once: "Go perform a piece, I’ll pay you in silver..."

Seeing Xu Chang’an’s expressionless face, Ms. Zhu immediately corrected herself: "Spirit Stones, Spirit Stones."

As Ms. Zhu spoke, she even felt a bit embarrassed herself. Clearly, she’s "entertaining" Xu Chang’an, but in the end, she’s asking him to cook for her and speak well of Ah Qing in public, and now wants him to perform on stage?

Ms. Zhu also knew that asking a grown man to perform in front of a group of courtesans was rather inappropriate, to the point of being insulting.

Of course she knew there were many ways to demonstrate Immortal Sect’s skills, but she just wanted to hear it for herself.

There might not be another chance to openly say she wanted to hear Xu Chang’an’s music in the future.

"..." Listening to Ms. Zhu’s words, Xu Chang’an showed hesitation.

Ms. Zhu said somewhat guiltily, "Chang’an, I normally wouldn’t say this, but since Ms. Yun is here today, performing won’t make her misunderstand. After all, she can see the situation herself, right?"

If Yun Qian were not present, of course, Xu Chang’an wouldn’t mix among so many women.

See, Ms. Zhu schemed in every possible way to persuade Xu Chang’an to get on stage.

"Ms. Zhu."

"Mm."

Ms. Zhu was already prepared to be rejected.

"I haven’t learned the zither for long... Compared to the ladies, I’ll surely be inadequate." Xu Chang’an smiled wryly, "Performing isn’t a problem, it’s just... wouldn’t it be embarrassing, can it really demonstrate the power of the Immortal Sect?"

He felt that going on stage might just be embarrassing himself.

"..."

Hearing Xu Chang’an’s words, Ms. Zhu was stunned.

He... didn’t mean to refuse.

It’s a performance on stage, and Ms. Zhu knew full well how unreasonable her request was.

Ms. Zhu had thought of all sorts of reasons why Xu Chang’an wouldn’t want to go on stage, but didn’t expect it to be such a reason. In fact, once she asked, Xu Chang’an had already considered performing, without any hesitation.

The reason was simple, it was Ms. Zhu’s request.

Ms. Zhu felt she was getting the better deal, but in fact, Xu Chang’an just felt he still owed Senior Zhu too much.

Going on stage to play the zither, does it cost him anything?

"...You brat."

Ms. Zhu held her face after a long while.

"Chang’an."

"Mm?"

"Let’s pretend I never said anything." Ms. Zhu blushed.

Embarrassed.

"You don’t have to go on stage. After Ah Qing performs the dance, just spin some water vapor around the venue."

With a younger brother’s trust like this, how could she, as an elder sister, seriously push him onto the stage?

"?"

Xu Chang’an shook his head, feeling that Ms. Zhu was rather capricious, but he was more or less used to it.

"Right, don’t tell Ah Bai about what I said just now. If she knows I wanted you on stage... oh, she might strip my skin off." Ms. Zhu twisted her fingers, mumbling, "Damn, what was I thinking just now, was my mind clouded with lard."

How could she think of asking Xu Chang’an to perform on stage?

Ms. Zhu couldn’t help but glance at Xu Chang’an’s hands.

That’s it.

The way he handled the ingredients earlier... was really nice to watch.