Red Mansion Teahouse, private room on the second floor.
Xia Xi, relying on the advantage of being the owner, reserved her own shop and directly cleared out the guests inside.
Moreover, she arranged for a few trustworthy staff to prepare the tea, fully displaying the demeanor of a wealthy lady.
Gu Tong watched her fussing about until the steaming Bi Luo Chun was set on the wooden tea tray and all the staff had left.
Only then did Gu Tong say, "Speak up!"
Perhaps due to her understanding, Gu Tong was certain that Xia Xi had something on her mind this time.
Xia Xi, unhurried, rinsed the teacup with hot water and asked, "Do you go home on time every day now?"
Changing the subject?
Gu Tong raised an eyebrow and said, "Yesterday, Gong Qingwan hired someone to kill me. It didn't work out. I hid in the Academy overnight. Today, no matter what, I have to go home and 'rise from the dead' to scare her."
