Transmigration: Experiencing Life's End - Dying Peacefully in One's Sleep

Chapter 786 The Legend of the Dark River 11

Feng Ling put down her chopsticks and was about to ladle out some soup when Su Changhe preemptively ladled out a bowl for her.

"I'm here. I was hoping the city lord could give me a ride."

"You're so eager to please, and you're quite shameless."

"If being thick-skinned can make me friends with you, Lord City Lord, then I certainly am."

Feng Ling raised an eyebrow: "Okay, I'll take you with me."

Having achieved his goal, Su Changhe was in a good mood. He didn't care about being scolded for being shameless, since he was the one who needed his help.

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On the day he went to Tianqi, Su Changhe went to the city lord's mansion early in the morning.

Feng Ling, who originally wanted to sleep in, insisted on getting up at noon and having lunch with others.

"I plan to leave in the evening. If the head of the family is in a hurry to go to Tianqi, you don't have to wait for me."

Su Changhe smiled and shook his head: "No rush, and I know that going with the city lord will be faster than riding a horse."

Seeing this, Feng Ling didn't say anything more and ate her meal quietly.

A moment later, she thought again, "Take all the things you sent back."

"A gift given away is like water spilled; there's no reason to take it back." Although Su Changhe doesn't do business at a loss, he was happy to do it this time.

"I have not done anything to deserve this reward, and I have not given you any benefit."

"In that case, Lord City, please take some time this afternoon to entertain me. It will make up for the gifts."

Upon hearing this, Feng Ling suddenly looked at him meaningfully: "Why is the head of the family acting this way?"

She knew his purpose: to get what he wanted from her.

He wasn't genuinely trying to make friends; he was only trying to get close to me for his own benefit.

Because of this, my attitude is rather indifferent.

She wasn't stupid or a simp; even if Su Changhe was good-looking, he was the type she was willing to give it a try.

But he's not sincere, so she can't exactly be all nice to him. If he were more sincere, she would be more willing to get along with him.

He saw in her eyes a serious look that if he didn't explain things clearly, she wouldn't play with him anymore.

Su Changhe smiled and put down his bowl: "Alright, I'll just say it directly. City Lord, please don't be really angry with me."

"You tell me, I'll listen."

"Yes, the city lord knows why I came to Qingyun City. I really need the Breakthrough Pill, so I wanted to persuade the city lord..."

As he continued, both of them understood what he meant by what he left unsaid.

"Are you trying to deceive my feelings?" As expected of Su Changhe, he's a bit wicked and scheming.

However, she didn't mind that, but she couldn't use her scheming and plotting against herself.

It's not that she can't handle this kind of person, but that she doesn't like guessing and finding it too troublesome.

Even if someone is cunning and ruthless, you'll find it easier to forgive those who are genuinely kind to you.

However, the two are not yet familiar with each other, and their natures are hard to change, so we can give him a chance to be honest and speak frankly.

"Cough cough~ cough cough cough." Su Changhe choked on the tea he had just drunk because he couldn't swallow in time due to her words.

"No, it's not a lie, I just want to develop feelings for you."

"To cultivate feelings? You want to form a marriage alliance with me, because you're eyeing the power of Qingyun City and my worth?"

"You've been very frank. While these are aspects, I can still be honest with you."

Su Changhe smiled, but there was a hint of helplessness in his eyes as he looked at her.

She was special; he didn't think he would approach anyone else in this way.

Feng Ling shook her head: "If that's all there is to it, I'm not interested."

When did she become someone else's object of weighing pros and cons? She should only actively choose others herself.

"Don't be so quick to refuse, I'm not bad either." Su Changhe felt a fleeting sense of disappointment when he heard her refuse.

This time it wasn't about interests; it was simply because I didn't want to be rejected by her.

(Su Changhe is a profit-driven and ambitious person, so he won't fall in love right away. The female lead sees through him, so she won't show her true feelings. And even if she is interested, she won't be a nanny to selflessly dedicate herself to someone. So there will be some back and forth between the two of them.)

Feng Ling suddenly stood up, bent down and leaned closer to him. The moment she smiled, an ambiguous atmosphere began to fill the air.

She braced herself on the armrest of his chair with one hand, and with the other hand, she extended her slender index finger and lightly tapped in front of him.

“Your heart isn’t pure right now, and I don’t really like that, unless you’re just playing around and don’t have any feelings for me.”

As she spoke, her hand moved upwards, lightly tracing his prominent Adam's apple: "If you're willing, I can also talk to you about just a deal, nothing else."

Su Changhe swallowed unconsciously, and looked up at her with a hint of aggression in his eyes.

Suddenly I find her even more interesting. If before I was just interested, now I really want to get her.

"I……

"Shh, I was just joking with you."

Before he could finish speaking, Feng Ling stopped him with her hand.

Like a jerk, she straightened up and sat back in her chair, regaining her composure.

It was as if the ambiguous atmosphere and the words she had just spoken had never existed.

Su Changhe was left somewhat amused and exasperated by her series of actions; he rarely found himself in such a passive position.

"The city lord changes his tune quickly, but I'm actually more interested in you now. Let's not talk about interests for now, let's just talk about sincerity."

Feng Ling immediately changed the subject: "What do you want to do later?"

For the sake of the gifts in the storeroom, she gave him the right to make demands.

Upon hearing this, Su Changhe looked at the blue sky and white clouds outside: "I haven't had a proper tour of Qingyun City yet. I wonder if the city lord could accompany me for a walk?"

"can."

The two left the city lord's mansion and arrived at the most bustling street.

Upon seeing Feng Ling, many people greeted her with smiles: "City Lord Feng, are you looking to buy something today?"

"Lord Feng!"

"Lord Feng!"

Feng Ling smiled at everyone and said, "I'm just browsing around. You guys go ahead with your work."

"Okay, just let us know if you need anything."

"Okay, thank you everyone."

Seeing this, Su Changhe said, "It seems that the city lord is very popular with everyone in Qingyun City."

"Maybe I'm just approachable and have good interpersonal relationships, hehehe." Feng Ling laughed at herself for saying this.

Su Changhe saw the bright smile on her lips and his gaze lingered for a moment: "In their eyes, you must be just like that."

"Only in their eyes? What about how I appear to you?"

"The city lord in my eyes has a sense of aloofness that makes people hesitant to approach him, yet he looks dangerous and charming, which makes me want to get closer."

"The danger is getting closer. Aren't you afraid of losing too badly to me?" Feng Ling said as she walked.

"Would the city lord really treat me that badly?"

His smile grew even wider. Although he was asking her a question, the confidence in his eyes suggested he didn't think he would be in a bad situation.