Chapter 518
In the afternoon, Ziyue changed into a lightweight tracksuit. She parked a nondescript vehicle in the
garage and left.
After boarding a car, she double-checked the address Yuchuan had supplied her, and a tinge of shock
lighted?her eyes.
For both parties, the individuals were fully aware of the true reason for their appointment.
Old Mr. Qin wasn''t sure why he picked a resort with fishing activities as the location, but the meeting
site was decided.
Miss Ziyue will drive to the address, which was an hour away to the suburbs.
Whatever the case, Yuchuan would have to make a stop to meet up.
She traveled to the estate with the clear conviction that she had scheduled a meeting with Yuchuan.
...
When she turned around after stopping the car at the resort''s entrance, she saw Qin Zheng standing
not far from the gate.
Ziyue looked around and found that there were no guests at the gate of the resort.
She had researched this resort beforeing. The local economy was thriving as a result of the
distinctive natural surroundings. There was never a slow time for the business; it would always be
packed with guests.
But it was probable that Yuchuan had already reserved the resort, given the current deste scene.
Ziyue pondered this internally but didn''t let her guard down.
Her car door opened, and she was approached by Qin Zheng.
The assistant looked at the visitor.
"Miss Ziyue,"?Qin Zheng addressed her. She greeted her with a small bow.
Ziyue queried, "Where is Grandpa?"
"Inside. Mr. Qin is expecting you."
"Get someone to carry the bags."
Although Ziyue spoke in a very polite manner, she remained guarded.
Qin Zheng couldn''t help but eye her. She turned around and led her in, "Please follow me."
...
Behind the property was ake.
Qin Zheng brought Ziyue there, where she met Yuchuan. The old man was seated and upied with
his fishing activity.
Today, Yuchuan donned casual attire and appeared at ease.
Behind him, several bodyguards stood, and a person standing next to him was holding an umbre for
him. It was June, after all, and the midday light was scorching.
It was formerly a small, naturally urringke, but the topography was quite steep. There were
jungles all around the area, and it was generally cool from the mountain mist.
The area''s natural beauty caught the attention of a developer who invested in the project. In Yunzhou
City, it was now a well-known resort.
Thedy adjusted her uniform and knelt beside the fisherman. Qin Zheng called to him, "Mr. Qin, Miss
Ziyue is here."
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Yuchuan continued to scan theke''s surface. He didn''t move when he heard Qin Zheng''s voice but
instead nodded, "I see."
Ziyue moved toward Yuchuan''s side after taking a stride. "Grandpa," she called.
Atst, Yuchuan turned to face her.
Interestingly, Ziyue noticed the fishing rod moved when she stepped onto the pier.
It had hooked a fish.
When she observed the fishing rod move, the woman couldn''t help finding a sense of irony in this
whole situation.
I''ve taken the bait, haven''t I?
Yuchuan sat down and reeled in the line, revealing a fat and tender fish hanging on the other end. He
got to his feet and collected a.
Wild fish were present in the natural body of water. The resort did not artificially feed theke after it
was fenced; instead, it preserved its ecological environment. As a result, lots of people came here to
fish.
When Yuchuan drew the line in, the bodyguards rushed forward to retrieve the catch.
When Yuchuan saw this, he waved his hands and retorted, "No, I''ll handle it myself."
He took the fish out and ced it in the bucket he had prepared earlier in the morning.
The fish began to swim fluidly as soon as they were ced in the bucket, with more than half of the
water in it.
Yuchuan queried as he turned to face Ziyue, "What do you think of this fish?"
Ziyue pretended not to grasp the profundity of Yuchuan''s remarks. She nodded and said, "A textbook
example of its species." She looked beyond theke''s horizon and continued, "I heard that all the fish
here are wild. Sadly, my knowledge only extends to preparing fish as a meal."
"If you like, I can make it tonight," Ziyue implored. Yuchuan raised his eyebrows to look at her as if
dissecting the intentions behind those words.
Then, he quickly averted his gaze and said, "In that case, let''s eat tonight."
Ziyue received a fishing rod from someone after Mr. Qin had done speaking.
Inevitably, Ziyue was incapable of fishing with herck of experience; she could only take a seat next to
Yuchuan.
This went on for the?entire afternoon.
Yuchuan finally concluded the activity as the sun lowered, "It''ste. You previously stated that you
wanted to prepare the fish. Yes?"
"Mm-hm." Ziyue gingerly got up and followed Yuchuan while the bodyguards organized her belongings.
Perhaps she was acting tooposed because of this, but Yuchuan couldn''t help but examine?her.
Ziyue''s outward calmness was only a faux pas; her heart was racing like a hounded prey.
...
As the group returned to the resort, the lights of the resort cascaded across the grassy terrain.
Other than the personnel, Ziyue didn''t spot any hotel guests while she was being escorted to the
kitchen. The clean space appeared to be unupied.
"Mr. Qin instructed us to help you," the securitymented. The men stood watch at the door.
"I will call you if required," Ziyue nodded.
She had no ns to solicit their assistance.
With a great heave, she caught the fish in the bucket and knocked it out with a mallet. Ziyue began to
roll up her sleeves in preparation.
She chopped the head and gutted the fish ordingly. After removing the scales and skin, themis
chef covered it with a good helping of green onion sauce. This was one of Ziyue''s best dishes, the first
dish she had learned to cook.
I''ll prepare two more dishes and afort soup.
Not long after at the dining table, Ziyue and Mr. Qin were seated at the dining table. Curiously, Qin
Zheng was standing behind him while taste-testing the dishes.
Ziyue had previously heard of somews and customs upheld by certain nobility, but she had never
actually witnessed them.
Is this his way of a drug test?
Amused, Ziyue couldn''t help but snigger.
The Earl of Augsburg stared at her, unamused. After Qin Zheng tried the dishes, he took a bite.
He put down his chopsticks and said, "It tastes good. It''s a different style from the cooks in Mogwin
Castle."
"It''s my husband''s favorite dish."
Old Mr. Qin gave a slight raise of his brow.
"It''s good," he dered. "you''lle back to Mogwin Castle with me."
He adjusted his napkin as he said this.
Ziyue was taken aback, "Are these your terms?"