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Chapter 149 - 149 149 Thinking About (6)_1
Chapter 149 - 149 149 Thinking About (6)_1
?Chapter 149: Chapter 149: Thinking About (6)_1 Chapter 149: Chapter 149: Thinking About (6)_1 “The rest of you may leave now. Put what you’re working on aside for now.” Si Jinhan saw a serious expression on Chu Suifeng’s face, and with a faint smile, he said this to the few people who had arrived.
The men looked at Chu Suifeng, but sensed that the Prince had no intention of explaining, so they hurriedly resumed examining the components they were holding.
“Your Highness, what would you say to inviting Miss Lin to join Dowager Grandmother for a meal in the city tomorrow?” Si Jinhan asked with a smile.
“That would be agreeable,” Chu Suifeng responded casually. “Make sure it is arranged carefully.”
“Miss Lin saved my sister-in-law and me last time, and we have yet to repay her. This mere thank-you banquet won’t attract attention.” Si Jinhan replied with a smile.
The next day, Lin Ziyin was inexplicably hustled onto a carriage by the smiling Si Jinhan, accompanied by Lin Changshu, the head of the Lin family.
“Master Si, I believe that ever since the day I accepted the Si Family’s silver note, our outstanding debts have been mutually cleared. Moreover, the dowager and the young mistress have already gifted me presents. What exactly are we celebrating today?” Lin Ziyin, sitting in the carriage, was quite irate.
The Lin Changshu who had sat beside her was exceedingly anxious.
Last time, he had witnessed how Si Jinhan had nearly taken Ziyin’s life.
Would there be any problems at this banquet?
“Actually, this banquet isn’t exactly about gratitude for saving us,” Si Jinhan replied with a smirk. His face was beaming, a stark contrast from his demeanor in the woods. “Ever since I dined at the Lin Family, I’ve been boasting to the dowager about it. She grew curious after hearing me praise you so much, and considering her reduced appetite in the summer heat, I thought it would be a good idea to invite Miss Lin to help.”
Half-truths and half-lies, he was forcefully bringing them along without displaying any hint of guilt.
Lin Ziyin was so angry she wanted to slap him.
“Young Master Si, you truly honor us. I’m just a country girl, how could I compare to the chefs at your residence?” Lin Ziyin tried to reason with him, suppressing her anger.
“The chefs at the residence are indeed some of the best, but the dowager has grown tired of their dishes. You are kind-hearted, so will you help her, for the elder’s sake?” Si Jinhan explained, surprisingly patient.
“Young Master Si, are you putting me in a difficult position?” Lin Ziyin glared at him unhappily.
“One thousand taels of silver as compensation for your trip. It’s just one meal, and we won’t make it hard for you. How about it?” Si Jinhan chuckled inwardly at seeing Lin Ziyin struggling to contain her fury.
There was something comical about this girl trying to suppress her anger.
It was clear this young master was a sadist, deriving pleasure from others’ discomfort.
One thousand taels of silver? Lin Changshu was dumbfounded. Although the Lin Family had seen large amounts of money, they had seldom seen anyone offer one thousand taels just for preparing a meal like Si Jinhan did.
Even so, when compared to Lin Ziyin’s safety, Lin Changshu was not willing to let his sister take the risk.
“Young Master, are you trying to get us into more trouble?” Lin Ziyin asked with a bitter smile. “I thought I made it clear last time.”
Si Jinhan knew she wanted a quiet life, but he pretended to misunderstand, “Last time, I was at fault. Money doesn’t suffice to repay a life-saving favor. While it’s true Miss Lin will have to make an effort for the banquet, the Dowager still wants to express her sincere gratitude. Of course, Miss Lin, there’s no need to hold what happened last time against me.”