Above the Galaxy
Chapter 202 - 146: Sleeping With Whom?_2

Chapter 202: Chapter 146: Sleeping With Whom?_2

"Take a sip and try it," Zhong Daolong said.

Everyone raised their glasses together, feeling the changes of the wine in their mouths.

"The complexity is very rich, shouting a mouthful in your mouth is like holding an orchard," Sheng Xinhua voiced his praise.

"That’s a good metaphor," Zhong Daolong laughed and said, "Since Xin Huai likes it, then drink more. Don’t worry, I won’t actively tell Mr. Sheng about you and that Tang Fei."

"However, if Mr. Sheng actively asks about it, then I can only tell the truth. You know, ’A gentleman uses no idle words.’ I certainly can’t lie to my old buddy."

"Thank you, Uncle Zhong, for helping me out a lot. Here, this one’s for you."

"Cheers."

After two bottles of Pyramid were finished, Zhong Daolong spoke out, "I’m getting old and can’t hold my liquor well. Phoenix overexerted herself today and can’t drink much either... Everyone should head back early to rest."

"Okay. Goodnight, Dad," said Phoenix as she got up to leave.

"Uncle Zhong, goodnight, and thank you for the fine wine today," Sheng Xinhua chose to leave with Phoenix.

After all, she had to sleep with Phoenix tonight.

When everyone had left, Zhong Daolong turned to Chen Fenglei, who was helping clean up, and said, "Contact the Imperial First Military Academy and get the assessment video from the White Crane Academy."

"Yes," Chen Fenglei replied. "I had them send over a copy this afternoon, thinking the King might want to see how the Princess performed in the assessment... I’ve sent the assessment video to the King’s mobile phone, so he can enjoy it anytime."

Zhong Daolong was very satisfied with Chen Fenglei’s performance. Being able to anticipate his needs and take care of many things in advance proved that his Grand Steward was very competent.

"Do you believe it?" Zhong Daolong suddenly asked out of nowhere.

Chen Fenglei was taken aback for a moment, then broke into a smile and said, "If the King believes it, then I believe it. If the King doesn’t believe it, I also don’t believe it."

After a moment of silence, Zhong Daolong said, "It’s nothing, you all should also go rest."

"Yes." Chen Fenglei bowed and quickly walked towards the outside.

Zhong Daolong found the assessment video on his phone, reached out to click on it, but ultimately chose to delete it.

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Zhang Tianyi watched Zhong Tianque walking ahead with his head held high and said, "Big brother, Huoshui and I are planning to go out for a drink, do you want to join? I’ve just gotten a little buzzed, how can I sleep at this point?"

"I won’t go, I still have things to deal with when I get back. You two go ahead and drink," Zhong Tianque refused without hesitation.

"You’re truly no fun," Zhong Tianyi teased. "When life is satisfying, one must revel in it. Once you take over that position from our father, you won’t have such chances anymore."

Zhong Tianque gave Zhong Tianyi a look and said, "Your idea of fun and mine are different. I think going out to drink is boring."

"Alright, alright, forget I said anything..." Zhong Tianyi raised his hands in surrender.

Once Zhong Tianque had left, Yu Huoshui looked at his retreating figure and asked, "Do you really intend to give that position to him? Doesn’t Second Brother have any regrets?"

"What’s the use of wanting it? Haven’t you seen? The old man gives all the important tasks to him and keeps him by his side to observe and learn governance... I live in drunken revelry every day, longing for the company of flowers, even a woman like Sheng Xinhua looks down on me, let alone that position..."

"Hehehe, does Second Brother truly believe that Sheng Xinhua and that Tang Fei have something going on?"

"She admitted it herself, could it be false?" Zhong Tianyi rolled his eyes, hands in his pockets as he walked ahead.

"I think it’s a ruse they’re playing," Yu Huoshui followed alongside Zhong Tianyi, speaking softly.

"Oh? How so?"

"Do you believe Phoenix’s explanation?" Instead of answering Zhong Tianyi’s question, Yu Huoshui posed his own.

"What difference does it make if I believe it or not? The most crucial question is whether our old man believes it..."

"Then what do you think, does he believe it or not?"

Zhong Tianyi pondered for a moment, then said, "He doesn’t believe it."

"Why?"

"Didn’t you notice? After Phoenix explained, he didn’t raise any further questions. It seemed like he just casually let it go."

"Isn’t that exactly indicative that our uncle believes it?"

"No, when the answer has already been determined, why bother asking again?"

"..."

Yu Huoshui looked at Zhong Tianyi and said, "Since Phoenix has an unusual relationship with Tang Fei, doesn’t that make Sheng Xinhua’s appearance highly suspicious?"

"I know." Zhong Tianyi turned to look at Yu Huoshui and said, "She’d rather put herself in such a role than get a little closer to me... tell me, as the Second Prince, am I a failure?"

"..."

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Returning to Phoenix Pavilion, Phoenix and Sheng Xinhua kicked off their shoes, then stepped barefoot onto the soft white fox fur carpet.

There is a snowfield on New Star where a white fox is found. The fur of these foxes is crystal clear and soft, making it the top material for making carpets. It is especially loved by the nobility on New Star.

"Get the wine, quickly get the wine..." Sheng Xinhua slumped onto the sofa and immediately began to clamor, "Your dad is too stingy, that little bit of wine, who is it enough for? I felt embarrassed to drink too fast. You don’t know how uncomfortable it is to hold back... The abrupt end to anything is a letdown."

Phoenix had a servant bring over champagne, looking at Sheng Xinhua she said, "You shouldn’t speak like that."

Sheng Xinhua looked into Phoenix’s eyes, teasingly said, "What? Are you jealous? Should I not have said in front of them that I’m dating Tang Fei?"

"Do you think they’d believe it?" Phoenix asked.

"They wouldn’t." Sheng Xinhua said straightforwardly, "Deceiving others is one thing, but those few, neither of us has enough skill to deceive..."

"If you know they won’t believe it, why still say it? Isn’t that just getting yourself stuck in a quagmire?" Phoenix reproachfully said.

"If you all are rolling around in the mud, why should I stand clean and dry on the shore? I want to jump in too, happily get covered in mud..." Sheng Xinhua picked up the champagne and drained it in one gulp, saying, "At least, after I’ve made my stance clear, they can’t keep questioning you anymore... We’ll be comfortable for a second is a second, and we’ll worry about the future when it comes..."

"That’s also true." Phoenix picked up the champagne and sipped it delicately, speaking out, "Within his tolerance, let’s send him to a higher position as much as possible. I hope everything, will be worth it."

"It has to be worth it. After all you’ve done, if he’s not moved to tears, doesn’t that mean something? Did he call you? Has he confessed to you?"

"He said he wanted to see me." Phoenix said.

"Heh heh heh, I knew it... When are you meeting? Now isn’t good, right? Who’s going to sleep with him tonight, you or me?"

"..."

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Tang Fei and Little Fatty returned to the courtyard, immediately feeling a sense of security and comfort.

No wonder people say there’s no place like home - no matter how good it is outside, it’s not as good as the feeling of being home.

"I’m all right, you go back and rest." Tang Fei said.

"Brother, are you really all right?" Little Fatty asked worriedly.

"I’m fine." Tang Fei said. "I’ve lain in the Recovery Cabin, and my energy’s nearly recovered. After sleeping tonight, I’ll be able to get up early tomorrow and train."

"Are you hungry?"

"I’m not hungry." Tang Fei said. He looked at Little Fatty and asked, "Are you?"

"I haven’t eaten anything tonight." Little Fatty said, "But I could get the robot to help me prepare something to eat..."

"Okay." Tang Fei nodded, he really wasn’t in the mood to cook right now; he wanted to get in touch with Phoenix as soon as possible. "Just make do tonight, and I’ll cook you something tasty in the morning."

"Okay, see you tomorrow." Little Fatty said.

Tang Fei went upstairs, about to push open his room door, when suddenly, a sense of danger swept over him.

His hand clutching a dagger, he burst into the room...

An old man was sitting in front of the desk with a lecherous grin, smiling like a blooming sunflower.

Little Fatty, hearing the noise of the door from above, called out loudly, "Brother, what happened? Are you okay?"

"I’m fine." Tang Fei said, "Just killed a big rat..."

"Oh." Little Fatty responded.

Tang Fei sheathed his dagger, closed the door firmly, and locked it. Then he looked at the old man and asked, "What brings you here?"