novel-bin Chapter 356: Still in good shape (2)
Chapter 356: Still in good shape (2)
Fang Chen snorted lightly, and Ji Xiaomu smiled soothingly and invited Bai Yichen to sit down inside the house.
"What brings you here?" asked Aunt Ji. Fang Chen poured a cup of tea for Aunt Ji and completely ignored Bai Yichen.
"What else could it be? You being kidnapped is such a big deal, how could I not come?" Bai Yichen glanced at Ji Xiaomu, and smiled when he saw that she was sure that nothing was wrong.
"How do you know?" Bai Yichen's words stunned Ji Xiaou, but Fang Chen was not surprised.
The Bai family has a powerful network of relationships and spies spread all over the place.
"Look, your general is not surprised at all. Our Bai family initially made its fortune with information. We have spies all over the place. How can we do business without the latest news?" Bai Yichen explained, "This time you were captured at the Third Prince's villa, and it was the information I provided to Fang Chen."
"It's you!" Ji Xiaomu understood. No wonder Fang Chen caught up with her so quickly and went straight to the villa.
She was also surprised that Fang Chen rushed over as soon as he knew she was captured before Li Hong sent out any message, and he knew her location so accurately.
I originally thought that the direction was provided by Long Shiyu and Duan Yue, but I didn’t expect it was because Bai Yichen’s information came in time.
"Then I have to thank you very much. Would you like to stay for dinner later?" Mother Ji glanced at Bai Yichen with gratitude in her eyes.
"Wow, if I didn't tell you, you wouldn't even prepare dinner for me?" Bai Yichen covered his heart with his hands, looking hurt.
"I'm just worried that you won't be used to the food. This is a small house with only farm dishes." Aunt Ji looked at the mischievous Bai Yichen and felt that the humble young man she saw before might be a fake. When did this guy become so dramatic?
"You know what, I really like this, but I have never found it." Bai Yichen said with a proud smile.
"Try it later. If you like it, that's fine." said Ji Xiaoniang. "Even if you don't like it, you have to finish it."
"Is your wife so domineering?" Bai Yichen was stunned. She forced me to eat?
"Old lady is the most gentle and considerate." Fang Chen glanced at Bai Yichen.
"...What's the matter with you suddenly feeling full? It's broad daylight, why are you so affectionate? Are you bullying me because I don't have a wife?" Bai Yichen glared and accused.
"If you say so, then so be it." Mother Ji smiled, revealing eight white teeth.
"Okay, no more joking. I have something to discuss with you this time." Bai Yichen returned to his humble appearance, and Ji Xiaomu nodded.
"What's the matter? Tell me."
"Besides the Bai family, there are several other major families who heard the news and want to come and join you. You know, I have made some requirements for you. After all, protecting this city is not a trivial matter. Ask them to do their best and contribute manpower, effort and money." Bai Yichen fanned himself with his small fan.
Ji Xiaomu and Fang Chen looked at each other. This amount of information was... a bit too much.
"Are you saying that you tricked people into paying the franchise fee? Using Fang Chen's name?" Ji Xiaomu raised her eyebrows. The princes couldn't know that Fang Chen had come out of seclusion. If they united and attacked here first...
"Am I that stupid? Of course I'll use your name." Bai Yichen rolled his eyes at Ji Xiaomu, and the humble young man turned into a dramatic actor again.
"Me? I'm an unknown country woman. Will they accept me?" Ji Xiaowu looked unconvinced.
"I gave you a title." Bai Yichen looked around, not daring to look at Ji Xiaomu.
Ji Xiaomu narrowed her eyes dangerously, "What kind of title is that?"
"You have cultivated a powerful force and are preparing to become a lord. My Bai family has already surrendered to you. If they want to come, they must offer tribute." Bai Yichen didn't dare to look at Ji Xiaomu and Fang Chen. After all, he made such a big decision without discussing it with them and made Ji Xiaomu the leader of the rebels.