The Bully General's Spiritual Husband

Shen Jin, familiar with the place, headed towards the second floor. Xiao Si, seeing that it was the familiar young master, hurriedly followed: "What would you like to eat today, young master?"

Shen Jin opened the ink fan, her eyes smiling: "No rush, let's catch up with old friends first."

Xiao Si was completely bewildered. He watched as Shen Jin pushed open the door to the private room where Yin Baicai was, and hurriedly stopped him, saying, "Young...Young Master, you can't go into this room...ah!"

Yin Baicai looked at Shen Jin who had just entered and waved to Xiao Si, "I know her. You go downstairs and greet the guests!"

Xiao Si nodded: "Young Master Yin, would you like me to bring you a pot of tea?"

"No need, there's still some here."

Shen Jin watched Xiao Si's respectful attitude towards Yin Baicai and became very curious. What was the relationship between this interesting young man and Hongxilou? Last time, when he was framed, he was able to get that Magistrate Ma to come and deal with the person while bowing and scraping. Could this young man be someone of great importance?

Yin Baicai naturally recognized Shen Jin just now, after all, he had never seen someone dressed so luxuriously in Qingshui Town.

Shen Jin sat down and poured herself a glass of water. "Little Cabbage, why aren't you selling ice anymore? I even went to the market to look for you twice!"

Yin Baicai said bluntly, "What do you want with me? You're not here to arrest me because I won money twice at your gambling den, are you? Let me tell you, I didn't cheat."

Seeing Yin Baicai speak so bluntly, Shen Jin lowered his head and smiled slightly: "How could that be? I just wanted to test my skills with you."

Yin Baicai refused him: "I don't want to. My family is very strict and won't let me go to the gambling den."

"You mean that scarred guy? I heard he's been investigating things in town every day lately. If you spar with me and win, I'll send someone to help him out," Shen Jin said, looking into Yin Baicai's eyes.

Yin Baicai thought that Li Zhe had indeed been very busy lately, and he looked tired. It would be good if she could help him. But if Li the bully found out that she went to the gambling den, he would definitely be unhappy.

Seeing that Yin Baicai was about to be persuaded, Shen Jin quickly said, "You have to believe me, I have quite a few connections, otherwise I wouldn't dare to open a gambling den in Qingshui Town!"

After thinking it over and over again, and considering Li Zhe's long hours, Yin Baicai nodded: "Alright, you tell me how to bet."

Shen Jin smiled and said, "No rush, let's talk about it after we eat." Shen Jin also took a piece of pastry from the plate on the table. The plate was right in front of Yin Baicai, so he naturally had to go over to take it.

As soon as Li Mo saw Shen Jin approaching Yin Baicai, she quickly handed him the plate, saying, "Here you go, don't get near my mother." Her little mouth was pouting.

Shen Jin smiled and said, "I didn't realize your son was so possessive, just like your scarred son."

Yin Baicai: "Of course," but upon hearing Shen Jin's next sentence, Yin Baicai suddenly exclaimed, "What did you say? How could Li the bully..."

Shen Jin laughed and said, "Oh, you haven't noticed yet? Last time I stood so close to you, he got jealous."

Yin Baicai then realized why Li Zhe had acted so strangely last time; he was jealous. Good heavens, this bully Li Zhe had such feelings for her. What should she do?

Was she really destined to be oppressed? Yet, she no longer felt the same resistance as before. Yin Baicai felt she was no longer straight, thinking: Could it be that the influence of this era has made her this way?

Shen Jin looked at Yin Baicai, who was lost in his own thoughts, and tapped his desk with her fan. "Snap out of it. Stop thinking about that scarred guy of yours."

Yin Baicai retorted stubbornly, "Who...who was thinking about him? I was thinking about something else." Her face flushed, and she pretended to say, "Ugh...it's so hot today."

Shen Jin didn't expose him; he had deliberately revealed the truth. Seeing Yin Baicai's expression, she knew she hadn't noticed. So, she decided to help them out.

Shen Jin smiled brightly, "What do you want to eat? It's on me!"

Yin Baicai thought to herself: "Judging from his rich and wealthy appearance, and the fact that he's trying to trick me into going to the gambling den, I should rip him off." "You're treating? Okay, then bring out some of the most expensive signature dishes."

Shen Jin immediately went downstairs and instructed Xiao Si to send all the expensive signature dishes to Yin Baicai's private room.

Xiao Si was completely baffled. Why was Young Master Yin ordering so many expensive dishes? Nevertheless, she went to the kitchen to give the order.

Sitting on the second floor, Yin Baicai watched the customers coming and going from Fumanlou across the street. Before the dishes were even served, she urged them impatiently, looking very anxious.

He said to Shen Jin beside him, "Have you heard about the spices from Fu Man Lou that come from other regions? They look so strange. These people seem to be addicted to them. Is there really such a magical thing?"

As a young master from the prefectural city, Shen Jin was naturally well-informed, but he had never heard of such a magical "spice." He shook his head at Yin Baicai, "I've never heard of it, but I think it's best to avoid it. Something unusual is bound to happen, and we can't guarantee that nothing will go wrong."

Yin Baicai nodded in agreement.

Li Mo watched as Shen Jin kept talking to Yin Baicai, her little hand tightly gripping Yin Baicai's sleeve, her face stern as she glared at Shen Jin. "Momo's mother is here. Why is this bad uncle talking to Mommy all the time?"

Shen Jin was unaware that Li Mo, the little bean sprout, disliked her, and kept trying to find topics to chat about with Yin Baicai.

Soon after, Xiao Si brought over the dishes Yin Baicai had ordered. Shen Jin warmly greeted them, "Try it! The tofu fish at Hongxi Restaurant is delicious; I've never had it in the capital city before!"

Yin Baicai thought smugly: Of course, this is a novel approach many years from now, and it is indeed rare for this era.

Yin Baicai helped Li Mo remove the fish bones and put the tender fish meat into his bowl. "Eat quickly. After you finish, Mom will give you more."

Li Mo smiled sweetly at Yin Baicai, then tilted her head and glanced at Shen Jin. "Hmph, my mother is still on my side."

After finishing their meal, Yin Baicai looked at the sleepy Li Mo and, remembering that she was going to the gambling den, a place teeming with all sorts of people, left Li Mo at Hongxi Restaurant, asking Manager Zhang and the others to keep an eye on him.

When the two arrived at the gambling den, Li Hao, who was standing guard at the entrance, was stunned. He couldn't believe his eyes; his master was actually chatting and laughing with that skilled gambler as they walked over.

These two must know each other; if so, it's understandable why this kid is such a skilled gambler. After all, his master is also a formidable gambler.

I haven't seen my master lose more than a few times since we arrived. Could it be that these two want to have a game of chance at the gambling den? That would certainly be quite a spectacle.

Just as Li Hao had expected, Shen Jin instructed him, "Haozi, go find an empty table so I can have a little competition with Young Master Yin."

Li Hao was also eager to see who had the better gambling skills in their duel, so he excitedly went back to move a table.

Seeing Li Hao getting all excited, Shen Li kicked him and said, "What are you panicking about?"

Li Hao scratched his head. "Brother Li, the show's about to start. I need to go find a table." He pointed to the door, just as Shen Jin and Yin Baicai walked in.