Han Xiao Liu sipped his tea, waiting for the food. But before the dishes arrived, a beauty who could rival Xue Li appeared.
She was around 175 cm tall, wearing a tight-fitting dress, short hair, and four dreadlocks on her left side. She had a pretty face, a curvy figure, and though her breasts weren't as big as Xue Li's, they were at least 34C. The tight dress accentuated her slender waist, showcasing the epitome of a "snake waist." Her exaggerated waist-to-hip ratio was a rare sight, truly a marvel of nature.
Han Xiao Liu only glanced once before he was seduced by this woman, A Ning, and her unconventional aura.
“I know she’s not a good person, but her figure is just too damn hot.”
Han Xiao Liu muttered to himself, finding it heartwarming to see such a beautiful woman in the vast prairie. Besides, he wasn’t currently at odds with her.
But that didn't mean they were out of trouble.
“Boy, what are you staring at? If you keep looking, I’ll gouge out your eyeballs.”
The speaker wasn't A Ning, but the “go-getter” standing beside her.
Han Xiao Liu glanced sideways. The man was stout, muscular, and had calloused hands. The bulge on his left ribcage indicated he was an armed man.
“Looking at a beautiful woman. Do you have a problem with that?”
“Boy, are you looking to die?!”
A Ning was not only the team leader, but also the goddess in their hearts. This thorny rose remained unpicked, and now that she encountered Han Xiao Liu, this wild boy who dared to defile their goddess, the man was ready to strike.
“A Da, don't cause trouble.”
“Right, this isn't some foreign country. You better keep your tail between your legs, especially what’s hidden in your clothes. If you dare take it out, I’ll kill you.”
Initially, A Ning just didn't want to cause trouble, wanting to finish the task quickly and return. But now, she found herself somewhat attracted to Han Xiao Liu.
The other side, Wu Xie and the three, were impressed by Han Xiao Liu's words.
“Fatty, is this the street urchin you were talking about? He doesn’t seem like it.”
The Fatty was also surprised. In his impression, Han Xiao Liu wasn’t like this. He was timid, afraid of trouble, and lacked skills.
“Strange, this Six wasn’t like this before. He was timid, afraid of trouble, and incompetent. Did he get possessed by a ghost?”
“Don’t talk nonsense. There are no ghosts in this world.”
“You can’t be too sure. Fat爷 has traveled far and wide, encountered all sorts of bizarre things.”
Fatty’s experience in the world was indeed much richer than that of the naive student who wasn’t even a rookie.
The three at the table were also eager to see what would happen next.
A Ning walked directly in front of Han Xiao Liu and sat down.
“Handsome, do you mind sharing the table?”
“Sure. You’re paying, and I’ve already ordered the food.”
A Ning’s lips twitched. She had never met a man like this.
Another man wanted to sit down, but Han Xiao Liu stopped him.
“You, being a go-getter requires the awareness of a go-getter. Stand aside.”
A Ning still didn’t take it seriously, but she watched Han Xiao Liu with amusement. She wanted to see if he was truly confident or just putting on a show.
“What’s your name, little brother?”
“Han Xiao Liu, dealing in crafts at Panjia Garden. And you, little sister, what’s your name?”
“I’m A Ning. Although it’s presumptuous, can you tell me why you’re here? This area isn’t a tourist attraction.”
“Road trip. Started in the capital, went to the Xinjiang desert, and then wandered here aimlessly. Nothing really, actually. But now… hey, little sister, wanna hang out?”
A Ning wasn’t a pushover. She felt like she was being played again and again, and was starting to get a bit angry.
“Mr. Han Xiao Liu, I don’t know what you’re counting on, but be careful what you say. Words can hurt.”
Han Xiao Liu waved his hand, a look of helplessness on his face. He said:
“Looks like I got rejected. Such a shame. But if you reject me, you might regret it later, who knows.”
At this moment, the boss brought the food. Seeing A Ning sitting there, he thought they were all together and didn’t ask any questions.
“Enjoy your meal.”
Han Xiao Liu ignored A Ning, and started eating heartily, praising the food as he ate.
“This meat is really good. Xinjiang and Inner Mongolia each have their own unique flavors. This trip wasn’t in vain. Boss, two more servings of steamed mutton, to-go.”
A Ning was starting to grind her teeth. She realized she had overestimated him. And Han Xiao Liu didn't even invite her to eat, which put her in an awkward position.
At this moment, A Ning’s men caught up.
“You eat slowly.”
“Captain, those three are the ones.”
“Grab them!”
Fatty was also somewhat skilled, and the narrow space made it difficult for the larger group.
The three would inevitably interfere with Han Xiao Liu if they tangled with A Ning's people, but he couldn’t take this loss.
Anyone who got close to his table, whether A Ning’s people or Wu Xie and the three, would be kicked away.
“Don’t disrupt my meal. Honestly, fighting outside is more convenient, really.”
For a moment, the scene fell silent.
A Ning was furious, but Han Xiao Liu was right. She glared at him fiercely, then turned and left with her people.
Fatty walked over, a hint of reproach in his eyes.
“Six, you’re a real jerk. We’re both from Panjia Garden, so at least help me out. Forget helping me, you actually hurt me. You’re so disloyal!”
“You? Do we know each other?”
Han Xiao Liu sliced a large piece of mutton, dipped it in sauce, and put it in his mouth. He just looked at Fatty as he chewed.
“Fatty, let me give you some advice. You can’t mess with those outside, or with those two.”
Wu Xie felt that this man was extraordinary. He could remain calm and eat meat in this situation.
“Mr. Han, could you please help me? I want to return these artifacts to the country.”
Han Xiao Liu swallowed the mutton and looked at Wu Xie with a smile. He realized he was indeed innocent and naive.
“Your name is Wu Xie, you’re the young master, the third of the Wu family, Wu Shan Ju of the Nine Gates, right?”
“What Nine Gates? But I am indeed a member of the Wu family from Wu Shan Ju.”
“Haha, what a joke. A descendant of a grave-robbing family actually wants to return artifacts. You’re kidding me.”
Wu Xie was completely dumbfounded.
“What do you mean? My ancestors were archaeologists, and I studied archaeology. I’m not some grave robber.”
The Wu family didn’t let Wu Xie know anything about grave robbing or the Nine Gates, so he was still a model citizen.
“Your third uncle is called Wu San Sheng, right? Go back and ask him. As for those outside, I have no grudge against them, so why should I help you? Your best bet is to run! And they wouldn’t really dare to kill you.”
Wu Xie saw that Han Xiao Liu was not willing to help, and he said things that made his heart itch. He exchanged glances with Hai Shao and looked at Fatty. They didn’t have a car, so they couldn't run on their two feet.
“Got it. Fat爷, I’ll go distract them. You guys start the car. Whether you can run away or not is up to fate. And you, Han Xiao Liu, you’re a real no-good Six!”