I Don't Agree to the Terms
Chapter 289 - 170: Finally Made It to the Third Day Without Explosions_2

Chapter 289: Chapter 170: Finally Made It to the Third Day Without Explosions_2

Even their opponent provocatively glanced at Gu Shanhai and suggested, "He got praised, and you didn’t. You’ve lost, haven’t you?"

"A talent? Fine, I just hope Mr. Gu Nei can shape this Mr. Fan into someone worthwhile, without investing too much cost. Otherwise, it might take over a decade to get your return," Gu Shanhai said sarcastically.

If Fan Shi hadn’t provoked him, Gu Shanhai might have played along and offered some praise, but this guy, who had been in a small place for too long, actually believed he was some unbeatable prodigy and dared to pull a stunt like this.

Even Luo Huaisong was speechless at this display, so he had no choice but to smooth things over.

Their back-and-forth completely ignored the presence of Heavenly Immortal Drunk, White Cloud Crushed, and Yu Niang as if they were air.

Especially with Fan Shi at the center, which greatly satisfied his vanity. Particularly when he heard the praises from Luo Huaisong and Gu Nei Zhenren, if he had had a tail, he would have proudly stuck it up high.

The only downside was that Gu Shanhai looked at him unfavorably, constantly making remarks that irritated him. If it weren’t for his concern about Luo Huaisong and Gu Nei Zhenren, Fan Shi would definitely have taught Gu Shanhai a lesson. It wasn’t like going abroad for study was such a big deal; he now had that status too, which meant he should be standing on the same level as him, not sitting.

When Gu Shanhai read his thoughts and discovered this, he was somewhat speechless. How could the dog think he deserves the same treatment as a guest? Not even knowing his own place; if he really did go abroad to study, he would probably be the type to get ostracized... Oh, wait, with his worship of all things foreign, there’s a high chance he’ll fit in well, since who doesn’t love a sycophant.

After another exchange, Gu Shanhai saw Gu Nei Zhenren nod at Luo Huaisong, as if to signal confirmation.

This left Gu Shanhai puzzled. Confirmed what?

Unfortunately, the other party had no thoughts on the matter, so Gu Shanhai couldn’t probe further through mind reading.

Then, Luo Huaisong offered a few words of encouragement to Fan Shi and showed some warm concern for Yu Niang before arranging for their departure.

Throughout the whole affair, Heavenly Immortal Drunk and White Cloud Crushed said nothing, just observed the proceedings.

However, judging by their expressions, one thing was clear: winning over the love-struck Yu Niang was quite a challenge. Even if they revealed that Fan Shi was a scumbag, Yu Niang would likely not only disbelieve it but also fall into self-delusion, the kind that played in a messy way.

Once everyone had left, Gu Shanhai spoke up, "I heard Mr. Luo is getting married soon. Why haven’t I seen any preparations happening these days?"

His question came out of nowhere, catching Luo Huaisong off guard. The rumor had been circulating in town, but the date hadn’t been set yet.

"Thank you for your concern, Mr. Liang. Arrangements are already in progress. In four days, we’ll have the auspicious day, and we’ll need Mr. Liang to grace us with his presence and enjoy a few drinks," Luo Huaisong replied with a smile.

"What a coincidence, the one million silver coins I’m due arrive in four days as well. I’ll make sure to pick a lucrative project for Mr. Luo as a wedding gift," Gu Shanhai said cheerfully.

He was just testing the waters, and to his surprise, it turned out to be true.

It seemed the next couple of days would be relatively calm, probably with the move against Yu Niang happening on the fifth night.

Gu Shanhai was also a bit puzzled. If Yue Niang could avoid having her memories wiped clean by the cycle of reincarnation, why couldn’t she change Yu Niang’s fate? It’s as if the script doomed her.

"Mr. Liang is indeed very generous," Luo Huaisong said, but it was unclear if he was grateful or mocking. At this moment, Gu Shanhai chose to pretend not to know.

"What’s so generous about that? Whoever earns it, it’s still earnings," Gu Shanhai declared with a wave of his hand, though it was just an empty boast.

After a bit more idle chat, Gu Shanhai got up and left.

When night fell, his two teammates hurried over.

"I never expected you to actually enter the Luo Mansion," Heavenly Immortal Drunken Rapture said with some wonder at Gu Shanhai’s actions. He had never imagined Gu Shanhai could be so playful.

"I had to switch to a different strategy, since both of you went after Yu Niang. It wouldn’t have been good for me to crowd around them too," Gu Shanhai shrugged, indicating that one shouldn’t put all one’s eggs in one basket, before he asked, "So, any progress?"

"No progress. Yu Niang is as unyielding as a rock in a latrine, both stinky and hard. However, Yue Niang might be a different story; I suspect she retained her memories through the cycle of reincarnation."

Gu Shanhai nodded and then proceeded to tell about the matters of Liang Xing, Hu Mazi, and the others.

This revelation also startled Heavenly Immortal Drunken Rapture, "These people are truly brazen. I had thought Yu Niang was picked up by the Old Temple Priest; I didn’t expect there to be this mess in between."

"Lawless, the whole town is full of evildoers, worse than Fengtai Village was back then!"

Heavenly Immortal Drunken Rapture’s voice was filled with indignation, then he went on to say that Yu Niang worked for the people of the town every day, either helping with farming, gathering medicinal herbs, or taking care of other matters, while these people enjoyed her help but were unwilling to lend a hand in return.

They even mocked her behind her back, calling her a fool.

From the current situation, if Yu Niang truly got sold to the Luo Mansion to be Luo Shazi’s wife, not only would these people not stop it, but they would also become resentful and jealous, wondering why Yu Niang deserved to have a better life.

After all, in everyone’s eyes, Yu Niang was raised by a brothel madam; she couldn’t amount to much.

As for her real parents, that was none of their concern. How could they justify making her work for them if she became a respectable lady?

"Calm down, I can’t exactly blow up Qingxian Town," Gu Shanhai said sarcastically, seeing the helpless rage on Heavenly Immortal Drunken Rapture’s face.

"Don’t worry, I’ve been through a lot of lawlessness like this in this series of missions. I’ve come across plenty of people like that," Heavenly Immortal Drunken Rapture sighed heavily, apparently getting used to it.

He used to always have imperial favor and strategic advice to help him, so he and White Cloud spent most of their time fighting.

"You’ve had quite the experience. But it’s good that you understand. For the next step, you and your wife continue to build Yu Niang’s affection, at least to the maximum. It’d be best if something more than friendship happened," Gu Shanhai said, and at his words, White Cloud’s expression turned dark.

Seeing this, Gu Shanhai could only continue, "White Cloud, if you can’t bear to see your husband with someone else, then you can take the initiative. It’s not like turning her affection isn’t an option."

"Then you can just recruit her as a follower, and that would solve the problem."

If it weren’t for the inability to use brute force to break through the situation, Gu Shanhai wouldn’t need to say these things. Just kill and be done with it.

Of course, the reason he couldn’t use brute force was that he was too weak. If he were so powerful that the cycle couldn’t touch him, and he could even explosively break through the cycle, he would be able to complete the mission through encounters.

This time’s main mission didn’t specify a method, and Gu Shanhai could personally threaten Yu Niang by saying, "You wouldn’t want Mr. Fan to be unable to study abroad, would you?" That might even work.

Unfortunately, Gu Shanhai didn’t have that interest, nor did he want to take care of a useless brat, so he’d rather choose the more complicated puzzle than spend money.

Hearing Gu Shanhai’s words, White Cloud’s face grew even darker. Her sexual orientation was perfectly normal; she didn’t want to turn, nor did she want to be around someone who had turned, especially since, what if she turned out to be bisexual? Then her husband would end up involved too.

"Cough, that still doesn’t seem quite reliable, plus, we’re actually a bit strapped for cash..." Heavenly Immortal Drunken Rapture felt a bitter taste in his mouth. After all, he and his wife already had nine dragon loli girls to feed, and taking on Yu Niang would genuinely be too much.

"Yu Niang is likely to be a logistics or domestic type of follower. She could alleviate a lot of economic pressure for you. It’s just a suggestion from me. Whether it works out or not is up to you two," Gu Shanhai said, not insisting.