Reborn as a tree, the peerless god is obsessed

Why?

Since he is General Nan, why would he lie to her? Xue Yao was a little puzzled.

Could it be... that he was really Queen Nan's Nan? Was he afraid she'd try to climb up the social ladder? Or was he afraid she'd use the favor to repay him?

If so, when he expressed his gratitude to her, he repeatedly invited her to his house to express more gratitude. What did this mean?

Tsk, as if no one cares.

Although Xue Yao had her doubts in her heart, she didn't bother to care about it because Young Master Nan, or General Nan, was leading the elite troops to fight.

Do whatever you want!

After Xue Yao said hello to Murong Chen and Chu Yunxiang, she turned around and left with Su Xin, Yun Duoduo and Xiao Lin'er.

"Let's go, I'll treat you all to a meal first." Xue Yao waved her hand, and the group headed towards a restaurant. Just then, the other people had finished their work, and after hearing Xue Yao's message, they quickly rushed over.

The eight-member group is here.

This restaurant specializes in Sichuan cuisine, which is spicy with a hint of numbing flavor and is very famous in Beijing.

They asked for a private room.

Xue Yao asked everyone to order food while she sat by the window, looking at the bustling street outside.

"Yaoyao, why do you think General Nan lied to us?" Yun Duoduo asked curiously while flipping through the recipe.

"I don't know, maybe he has something to hide. But since he has revealed his identity, let's not mention what happened before." Xue Yao said lightly.

"That's right, Xueyao is right. We just need to know that he is not a bad person." Suxin agreed.

"Okay, stop thinking too much and order the food quickly. I'm starving." Xiao Lin urged.

After everyone ordered their dishes, they chatted for a while and the food came up quickly.

Some of the signature dishes they ordered included spicy chicken nuggets, hand-shredded lamb, boiled fish fillets, twice-cooked pork, spicy tofu, and garlic-mashed seasonal vegetables.

Soon, the dishes were served, and the aroma whetted everyone's appetite.

Xueyao added a few jars of fruit wine, and the atmosphere suddenly became lively.

Everyone ate and chatted, and the atmosphere was very harmonious.

Xue Yao raised her glass and said to everyone, "After all this busy time, we can finally sit down together and have a good meal. You've all worked hard these days. This first glass is for you all."

"It's not hard." Everyone responded and raised their glasses. The atmosphere became more and more lively with laughter and joy.

Xueyao looked at the people in front of her, her heart filled with gratitude. Without them, she would not have been able to get to where she is today.

Everyone was eating happily when suddenly a few calls came into Xueyao's ears.

Xu Qian? Master Tao?

She listened intently, but she no longer heard the voices.

She frowned slightly. Was it an illusion? But she had clearly heard that name just now.

Never mind, maybe I was just hallucinating.

She continued to drink with everyone and had a great time.

As the banquet drew to a close, the door to the adjacent private room suddenly opened. At the same time, the voice addressing "Master Tao" was heard again.

Xue Yao frowned slightly and released her spiritual sense, only to see several young people in luxurious clothes walking out.

The young man in the lead was handsome, with an unruly air between his brows. He was surrounded by several followers, looking like the son of a powerful official in the capital. Xue Yao's heart moved. Could it be him?

So she stood up, went to the door and called the waiter, asking him to pass a message to that person. Then she returned to her seat and continued chatting and laughing with everyone.

Sure enough, after a while, the young man led his entourage to the private room where Xueyao was. His eyes lingered on Xueyao for a moment, and he seemed a little surprised, but soon returned to normal.

"You all are in such a good mood. Sorry to bother you." He smiled and bowed to everyone, then said to Xue Yao, "My name is Tao Xuqian. Excuse me, is this Miss Xue Yao?"

"That's right, Mr. Tao, please take a seat!" Xue Yao raised her hand and gestured.

Tao Xuqian smiled slightly and sat down opposite Xueyao. His eyes moved between Xueyao and the others, finally settling on Xueyao's face with a hint of inquiry and curiosity.

"Ms. Xueyao, I have long heard of your great name. Meeting you today, I can see that your reputation is well-deserved." Tao Xuqian bowed.

Xue Yao smiled back, but a sense of doubt welled up in her heart. She had never met this Mr. Tao before, but he seemed quite familiar with her.

"Mr. Tao, thank you for the compliment. I wonder how you got to know Xueyao?" Xueyao asked.

Tao Xuqian laughed heartily and said, "My brother Tao Xuzhi has mentioned you more than once in his letters. Thanks to your care, our family has transformed and is now getting better and better. I am not only grateful, but I also admire you deeply."

"Oh? I wonder where Mr. Tao is from?" Xue Yao asked again.

Tao Xuqian answered without hesitation, "Outside of Liancheng, at the foot of Meihua Mountain, from Taojia Village."

Xue Yao wanted to confirm again, "I wonder what level Mr. Tao is?"

"I have three brothers, and I am the second." Tao Xuqian said with a smile.

He also understood Xueyao's intentions. If he didn't clarify, she wouldn't believe him easily. He didn't say it out loud. He would just answer her questions truthfully.

"So you are the second young master of the Tao family. Nice to meet you." Xue Yao bowed, and her doubts about Tao Xuqian were slightly alleviated.

She knew that Tao Xuzhi's second brother was an official in the capital after passing the imperial examination, and she had originally planned to meet him when she came to the capital. However, she had just arrived in the capital when a major incident happened, and she had been so busy these days that she had not had time to meet him. She did not expect to meet him here.

Seeing Xue Yao's demeanor soften, Tao Xuqian continued, "Miss Xue Yao, my brother praised you highly in his letter. I've also often mentioned your kindness in my own letters. Seeing you today, I can see that your reputation is truly well-deserved. I wonder if Miss Xue Yao would be so kind as to allow me to perform the honors of a good host and invite you and all my friends to our humble abode for a gathering someday?"

Xue Yao pondered for a moment, thinking of her fate with the Tao family, and that meeting Tao Xuqian today was also a matter of fate, so she nodded and agreed: "Master Tao has invited me so kindly, how dare Xue Yao refuse?"

Tao Xuqian was overjoyed when he heard this and quickly expressed his gratitude.

Then he bowed and said, "Then it will be scheduled for tomorrow. I look forward to Miss Xueyao and your friends coming!"

"Okay!" Xueyao agreed readily.

Everyone continued to eat, chatting and laughing, as if the strangeness and doubts they had just felt had disappeared.

Tao Xuqian was already a little tipsy, so Xueyao didn't try to persuade him to drink much. However, it was obvious that he really enjoyed the fruit wine Xueyao and the others were drinking.

After the meal, Xueyao paid the bill and led everyone out of the restaurant.

Under the night sky, the lights in the capital city became brighter and brighter, like stars, illuminating the entire night sky.

Xueyao and her group walked on the street, feeling the rare tranquility and harmony.

As the group walked, they laughed happily from time to time.

Su Xin followed closely beside Xue Yao, whispering something.

Suddenly, a breeze blew, bringing a hint of coolness.

"Where are we going to play next?" Yun Duoduo asked excitedly.

"Why don't we go shopping and see if there is anything interesting." Xiao Lin'er suggested.

"Okay, okay, I haven't been shopping for a long time." Su Xin said happily.

So, everyone decided to go shopping. They strolled along the streets, admiring the city's night view. Along the way, they came across many interesting shops and stalls, some selling snacks, some selling accessories, and some selling calligraphy and paintings.

They stopped from time to time to taste some delicious food or buy some souvenirs.

Relax yourself completely, and the elasticity of your heart will increase countless times. It seems that it can hold everything, as if the entire night sky is in your heart.