Just as the room sank into a stunned silence again, Lin Feng—still lounging comfortably—let out a soft chuckle.
At least this woman's excuse, while outrageous, came with impeccable attitude.
Ding! Detected that the top-tier leek, Posey, has successfully completed self-recruitment and voluntarily applied for a 007 overtime-grinding position.
System suggestion: For such an outstanding employee, immediate hiring is recommended. Additionally, the title "Feng Ran Pavilion Best External Employee Award" is suggested as encouragement.
Lin Feng ignored the System's nonsense and waved his hand casually.
"So be it."
The words were calm, but to Posey, they sounded like celestial music.
"Since you possess such devotion to the continent's safety, and such a noble sense of responsibility… this Senior is not unreasonable."
"From today onward, you will serve as a guard of Feng Ran Pavilion."
"You are permitted two meals a day."
The moment his voice faded—
Posey's heart, which had been suspended high in her throat, dropped back into her chest with a thud.
It's done!
She resisted the urge to cheer, her radiant smile blooming like a flower.
"Thank you, Senior, for granting me this opportunity!"
"This Junior will not disappoint. I shall guard the divine gate with my very life!"
She stood up gracefully, ready to begin her sacred duty as the restaurant's newest doorkeeper—
But then—
A streak of gold darted forward.
Qian Daoliu practically teleported to Lin Feng's counter, rubbing his hands obsequiously, eyes shining like a starving wolf.
"Se… Senior!"
"You see, this Junior is a man of his word! I have indeed… successfully persuaded Posey to become your security guard."
"So then… my… my second egg fried rice…"
Lin Feng looked at this utterly shameless old man, but he did not forget his earlier promise.
He tapped his index finger lightly on the table.
"Hmm…"
"Though the process… deviated a bit from what I expected."
"The result was ultimately brought about by you."
With a final nod—
"Your second meal is restored."
BOOM!
A bolt of golden happiness exploded through Qian Daoliu's entire being!
He felt like he was ascending on the spot, trembling with wild excitement, his grin stretching so far it practically wrapped around his head.
Not only did he regain the qualification for two meals…
Posey also became a security guard!
Her workstation was at the entrance!
He would also be at the entrance!
Which meant—
From tomorrow onward—
A man and a woman. Guarding the door. Every. Single. Day.
Qian Daoliu had lived over a century.
How could he not understand the principle of proximity breeds affection?!
He was so ecstatic he blurted out—
"Excellent! Hahahaha!"
"It wasn't in vain that I personally went to Sea God Island and endured that beating!"
"That beating was worth it! More than worth it!"
But the very next second—
He regretted it.
A cold, dangerous voice drifted from behind him.
"Qian. Dao. Liu."
"So you ran to Sea God Island, tried every trick to drag me out, and in the end…"
"For your second meal?"
The entire restaurant suddenly felt ten degrees colder.
Qian Daoliu's ecstatic face instantly froze.
His neck creaked like a rusty hinge as he turned around.
Posey's beautiful face wore a beautiful smile—but her sea-blue eyes shimmered with killing intent.
Cold sweat burst from Qian Daoliu's forehead.
He felt as if he were back on Sea God Island, with the phantom of the Sea God Trident pressing between his eyebrows.
"N-No! Xi Xi, listen to me!"
He waved frantically, words tripping over themselves.
"Although… although that was indeed a reason—bah!"
He choked on his own words.
"Although that was… also a very important reason! But! I also wanted you to taste the supreme delicacy! To let you see hope! The hope of becoming a god!"
"I—I did all this for your own good!"
His explanations grew more chaotic, and Posey's stare grew colder.
Finally—
Qian Daoliu gave up.
With the tragic dignity of a man facing execution, he closed his eyes and puffed out his chest.
"Forget it!"
"If you want to hit me, hit me!"
"I won't resist!"
Anyway, she couldn't kill him here.
A few bruises were nothing.
For love and the second meal—
He would risk it all!
Gold Crocodile Douluo and the others shrank their necks, preparing to spectate Big Brother's upcoming "domestic violence episode."
Posey looked at the old scoundrel, trembling, eyes closed, awaiting judgment.
And in that sight—
The Evil Qi in her gaze quietly dissipated.
Yes, he was a scoundrel.
For a meal, he'd defy danger.
For a second meal, he'd drag her off her island like a kidnapped bride.
But…
He was also the only one who broke onto Sea God Island when she was suffocating in despair.
The only one who cracked open the cage of her destiny.
The only one who dared to tear apart her path to sacrifice.
Looking at his smugness earlier, his panic now, and his hysterical "hit me" posture…
Posey suddenly felt something warm and soft rising in her chest.
A hundred years of solitude.
A hundred years of coldness.
This foolish, absurd, stubborn old man…
Was the most alive thing in her world.
A faint scent drifted over—sea breeze and gentle fragrance—
And then a tall, soft figure leaned lightly against him.
"???"
Qian Daoliu's eyes snapped open.
Instead of a fist or a trident, he was met with—
A head of blue hair, smooth as silk seaweed, resting gently on his shoulder.
Qian Daoliu froze completely.
"Xi… Xi Xi, you…"
Posey didn't answer.
She simply leaned against him quietly for a moment.
Then she stepped back, looked up at him—her eyes clear as the ocean—and raised her jade-white hand.
Her fingers, cool and soft, brushed against the bruise on his cheek.
Her touch was feather-light.
Gentle.
"No matter what…"
Her voice was no longer cold.
It carried sincerity.
And something else.
"It was you who gave me hope."
"You let me see a path other than sacrifice."
She met his gaze directly.
"Qian Daoliu—thank you."
Then her gentle fingers pressed lightly against his bruise with apologetic pressure.
"And… I was too harsh on Sea God Island."
"I'm sorry."
BOOM!
Qian Daoliu's mind shattered into stars.
Not pierced by a trident—
But shot through by Cupid.
His face turned red from chin to ears in seconds.
His Dao Heart, cultivated for a century, collapsed like soggy tofu!
He scrambled aside, rubbing his nose, unable to meet her eyes.
"N-no, it's nothing…"
"I have thick skin… it doesn't hurt at all…"
The entire restaurant almost lost its collective sanity.
Lion Douluo, at another table, shot up like a spring-loaded cat.
Pointing at the two shameless elders, he roared:
"Wh—WHAT THE HELL?!"
"Am I hallucinating?!"
He rubbed his eyes wildly—
Then pinched Demon Subduing Douluo's thigh with full force.
"OW—!!" Demon Subduing Douluo screamed.
Lion Douluo didn't even hear him.
He stared ahead, face blank with disbelief.
"B-big brother…"
"He… he actually… won over Posey…"
"By groveling?!"
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