Chapter 38

Ximen Sabi’s proud confidence quickly turned to shock and panic. Who is she, and how does she know his secret?

Damn it, she didn’t even open her mouth, how did he hear her voice?

What’s going on here? Can someone explain this to him?

Ximen Sabi was clearly flustered, pointing at her in desperation. “Shut up, you—beep (censored).”

The panic on his face deepened. Why had the words he spoke turned silent? Why couldn’t he say anything about what he just heard? He felt a million “whys” piling up, but no one was there to answer him.

Qiao Chuchu was speechless. She hadn’t said anything, and what was wrong with this person? His expressions were all over the place—he seemed a bit unhinged.

What she had just seen was explosive gossip. The thought of that scene made her feel disgusted, and seeing this person made it worse. She instinctively took a few steps back.

【Wow, Ximen Sabi really is a joke. Who in their right mind would shove a yellow eel into their… and the reason he did that was because he lost a game of Truth or Dare. He went to the kitchen and grabbed the eel, then stuffed it in right there. What a crazy guy.】

【And now he’s here, trying to hit on me after losing another game.】

【These rich kids really live leisurely lives, coming to other people’s weddings to play such perverse games.】

Everyone within ten meters of the wedding hall heard what Qiao Chuchu said. They looked over in curiosity and surprise.

Their eyes turned to Ximen Sabi, whom they all recognized.

Ximen’s family had a reputation—their youngest son had grown up in a relocated household and became a well-known nouveau riche by using compensation money from the demolition of their home. He then rented out his house, becoming one of the first landlords in City A and made a fortune.

Their eldest daughter had done well for herself too, marrying the mayor as his second wife, instantly becoming the mayor’s wife. With that, the Ximen family had risen in social status, no longer seen as just uncultured upstarts.

No one dared to mock them as rural nouveau riche anymore. They were now part of high society and well-regarded at luxurious banquets.

Ximen Sabi had been spoiled since childhood by his parents, and his temper was terrible. This is why he was so reckless, doing whatever he wanted because his parents would always cover for him, making him fearless.

As everyone heard about the strange things Ximen Sabi had done, they laughed while covering their mouths, admiring the courage of the one who dared to speak out.

Since they were too far away to see the situation clearly, they hadn’t noticed that Qiao Chuchu hadn’t spoken, nor did they realize the shock Ximen Sabi was experiencing.

However, Qiao Cen, who knew what was going on, quickly hung up his phone and rushed over.

“Sis, are you okay?”

Qiao Chuchu shook her head. “I’m fine.”

Qiao Cen breathed a sigh of relief, then glared at Ximen Sabi across from them. “Jerk, who told you to come over and bother my sister? Can’t you see she’s eating? Can’t you show some manners?”

Ximen Sabi’s blood pressure shot up. “Who are you calling a jerk? What’s the problem if I come over? Is this your territory?”

Qiao Cen was ready to roll up his sleeves and argue back, but Qiao Chuchu stopped him, whispering, “Be careful, you’re an idol, and there are people watching.”

She hadn’t noticed before, but now she saw that a lot of people were looking their way.

Qiao Cen held back, “Fine, I’ll be the bigger person and not argue with a jerk.”

Ximen Sabi overheard their conversation clearly and was relentless. “Say that again, I dare you!”

Qiao Cen didn’t back down either. “Jerk.”

“You—!”

Ximen Sabi suddenly clutched his stomach, his expression contorted in pain.

As soon as Qiao Chuchu saw this, she couldn’t help but laugh.

【Oh wow, this little jerk is finally feeling the effects of the yellow eel. He really is a warrior, daring to shove anything down there. But not long from now, that eel will start gnawing at his intestines, causing unbearable pain. If it’s not removed in time, his body will be in big trouble.】

【But this idiot isn’t scared. He’s just overly blind with confidence.】

Not long after she thought this, the yellow eel inside Ximen Sabi began to act up. It moved violently inside his body, finally burrowing into his intestines and gnawing away.

“Ah—!”

“My stomach hurts so much—!”

Ximen Sabi was no longer the confident figure he was earlier. He was now curled up on the floor like a weak chick, clutching his stomach and rolling around in pain. His body crashed into the table, but the pain didn’t subside. If anything, it worsened.

He screamed for his parents. “Mom! Dad! Where are you? It hurts so much! It’s killing me!”

The people around him didn’t seem to care. Some were watching with cold indifference, while others were sneering and mocking him. No one stepped forward to help.

Even the rich young men who had been playing the game with Ximen Sabi were pushing the responsibility away.

“It was your idea to play this game, you go check on him!”

“This game wasn’t my idea, it was yours!”

“If we’re going to go, we all go, if not, we all stay out.”

“Maybe we should just call his parents…”

They only played with Ximen Sabi because they saw his family’s connections, not because they genuinely wanted to be friends with him.

—

“Sis, be careful.” Qiao Cen shielded Qiao Chuchu as they stepped back, then turned to the waiter. “This guy’s seriously sick, you should check on him.”

The waiter nodded and called for the manager. Just as he was about to approach, a pair of chubby parents rushed in and shoved the waiter aside, screaming as they rushed to Ximen Sabi.

“Son, what happened? Did you get food poisoning?”

Qiao Chuchu wanted to laugh.

【He didn’t get food poisoning, but it’s a hundred times worse than that. The yellow eel is gnawing at his intestines. I sincerely advise young people not to play such risky games. They could end up getting themselves hurt.】

Ximen’s parents: “???”

Who dares speak like that? How could their son possibly have a yellow eel inside him?

At that moment, Ximen Sabi screamed even louder. After a wave of agonizing cries, he passed out from the pain.

A chaotic scene followed as Ximen Sabi’s parents rushed him to the hospital. As they passed by the crowd, some noticed that Ximen Sabi’s stomach was visibly bulging, as if something inside was moving.

Many people were shocked. “Could it really be a yellow eel in his stomach? This young guy really knows how to have fun?”

This incident didn’t attract too much attention, though, as the wedding ceremony was about to begin, and the two main characters of the day were about to make their entrance.

Qiao Haiyi and Du Shuyu also arrived. They had been speaking with Ma Bing earlier and missed the commotion that had just unfolded. After hearing about the food poisoning incident and seeing the ambulance, they hurried over to check on the health of the siblings.

Qiao Chuchu shook her head. “Mom, Dad, we’re fine. That person didn’t have food poisoning.”

【He shoved a yellow eel down there, and now it’s gnawing on his intestines. That’s what caused him to faint, not food poisoning.】

Qiao’s parents: “…”

This was truly something they didn’t know how to respond to.

The Qiao couple sat at the adult table, while Qiao Chuchu and her brother sat at the youth table. She didn’t recognize anyone at this table, but these young people knew both her and Qiao Cen.

Some of them greeted Qiao Cen, then curiously looked at Qiao Chuchu. “Qiao Cen, is this your sister?”

“Yeah, so from now on, be polite when you see my sister.”

“Mm, sure, hello, sister.”

Before turning sixteen, Qiao Cen wasn’t in the public eye, but he often followed his parents to various high-society banquets. The young men and women in these circles all knew him.

The Qiao family held a top-three position in the elite circles, and many wealthy families wanted to befriend them. As the youngest son of the Qiao family, Qiao Cen never lacked for people trying to gain his favor.

However, he didn’t like playing with these people. At most, they were only allies of convenience. The person he could truly call a brother was Shen Zilin.

Shen Zilin’s parents were also present today. If he hadn’t had a falling out with his parents, he would have been attending the wedding as well.

At noon, the wedding auspicious time arrived, and the groom was the first to arrive at the venue.

He was nearly sixty years old, his hair mostly white, but his presence and the joy on his face weren’t diminished at all.

He wore a black suit, a tie, and a red boutonniere on his left chest, making him look especially festive.

Older men from wealthy families always seemed younger, but Ma Bing appeared quite old. He had a fierce look, with his eyebrows meeting in the middle. Even when he smiled, his face still looked intimidating.

Qiao Cen whispered, “Sis, that’s Uncle Ma Bing.”

Qiao Chuchu nodded. “Mm, he looks a bit fierce.”

Qiao Cen explained, “He looks fierce, but he’s not at all. He’s actually really cheerful.”

Qiao Cen liked Uncle Ma Bing quite a bit, because whenever they met, he’d compliment him for being handsome, give him pocket money, and buy him toys.

On the wedding stage, Ma Bing was talking with the host, discussing how he met and fell in love with his fourth young wife. His face was filled with joy, clearly showing how much he adored her.

Qiao Chuchu wasn’t interested in their conversation, so she casually browsed the gossip system. She was stunned when she saw the latest gossip.

【Wow, Uncle Ma Bing’s fourth wife is something else. Before marrying Ma Bing, she had a relationship with his son, Ma Qian. After Ma Qian went abroad, they had an unpleasant breakup.】

【Three years later, Ma Qian returned to the country wanting to reconcile with his ex-girlfriend, only to find out that she had become his stepmother. He couldn’t accept the change and kept seeking her out. But his ex-girlfriend, unable to get the experiences she wanted from Ma Bing because of his age, ended up with Ma Bing instead.】

【Oh no, she’s about to marry Ma Bing, but she’s still hanging out with Ma Qian.】

【Ma Bing probably never imagined that his green hat was being put on by his own son. Meanwhile, he’s eagerly awaiting his bride. How pitiful.】

“Cough, cough, cough—”

Qiao Cen was choked by the huge revelation and kept coughing. “Damn, if this is true, Uncle Ma is going to cry to death.”

“Poof—”

“Haha—”

“Damn, this—”

The once lively wedding hall became suddenly silent when they heard Qiao Chuchu’s voice. Some people were so shocked by the huge gossip that they choked and started coughing.

No one knew who had spread the gossip, and after searching around, no one could find the source. But when they realized everyone around them had heard it, they found themselves unable to speak when they tried to discuss it.

If this is true, then—

They looked at Ma Bing on stage with a pitiful gaze.

Ma Bing, standing on stage, naturally also heard the voice that had appeared out of nowhere. What nonsense was she talking about? How could his wife possibly have been with his son?

It must be someone from the Ma family’s rivals who was spreading rumors to tarnish their reputation!

Ma Bing didn’t believe it.

Qiao Haiyi and Du Shuyu exchanged glances, both looking shocked. They looked at Ma Bing with pity in their eyes, just as they were about to call out to him and ask for details about the situation.

At that moment, the door on one side of the wedding hall opened. Qiao Chuchu looked over and nearly had her eyes blinded by the light.

The woman standing there was wearing a dazzling white wedding gown made of shimmering pearls, with a crown on her head. The white veil behind her trailed down to a meter long.

Her makeup was beautiful, making her look like a fairy.

However, if anyone looked closely, they would notice that the bride’s lips were red and swollen, as if they had just been kissed.

Others wouldn’t know, and were too captivated by the bride’s beauty to notice.

But Qiao Chuchu, after checking the gossip system, realized this detail.

【This little wife is impressive! On the day of her wedding ceremony, she’s still in the mood to mess around with her ex-boyfriend. She’s playing things hot, with her lips swollen from the kisses.】

The gossip spread throughout the entire wedding hall, and everyone’s gaze unconsciously turned to the bride’s lips, noticing that they indeed seemed a bit red and swollen. So, what the voice said was true! No one could resist a good gossip, especially when it was something so juicy. Their eyes were filled with even more curiosity.

Ma Bing, who had originally been full of joy on stage, now had a face full of gloom.

He was affected by that voice and turned to look at the bride, Wei Hanyan, standing at the door. But the distance was too far for him to see if her lips were really swollen.

Wei Hanyan had no parents to give her away.

Ma Bing had originally planned to have someone stand in for him, but his son beat him to it. He had agreed to their marriage, and to express his approval, he personally escorted the bride into the venue.

Ma Bing’s son, Ma Qian, who had arrived late, stood by the bride’s side. The bride linked her arm with his as they walked slowly into the wedding hall and up to the stage.

Qiao Chuchu was stunned.

【My god, the wealthy circle is so messed up. This is the first time I’ve seen such a dramatic plot— the biological son personally escorts his tangled ex-girlfriend to marry his father, and she becomes his stepmother from now on.】

【However, this change in their relationship didn’t affect their feelings for each other. In fact, in their later affairs, their feelings grew even stronger, even…】

“Poof—”

No one knew who spit out their drink, but soon more people were spitting and coughing, causing an uproar.

The bride and Ma Qian, walking slowly on stage, both paused in their steps. It was clear that they had heard the gossip that had appeared out of nowhere. Fear surged in their hearts. How did the others know about their hidden relationship?

They took a deep breath and told themselves to stay calm, not to panic.

Among everyone present, Ma Bing’s expression was the most unpleasant. His face darkened as he stared at the two approaching him, the joy completely gone from his face.

The host, noticing that Ma Bing was frozen, reminded him, “Mr. Ma, you can now go over and receive your bride.”

Only then did Ma Bing move. As he passed by the table where Qiao Haiyi was sitting, it seemed like Qiao Haiyi had said something to him, but Ma Bing didn’t stop and continued walking toward the end of the aisle, where he stood opposite the bride and extended his hand.

At this close distance, Ma Bing finally saw Wei Hanyan clearly. Her makeup was exquisite, her brows and eyes full of emotion, looking delicate and charming, like a blooming flower.

She looked just the way he liked, and the corner of his lips curled up. But the next second, when he saw her lips, his expression shifted. As the gossip had said, her lips were slightly swollen, and even the most vibrant red lipstick couldn’t fully cover it.

The smile that had just appeared on his face quickly disappeared. Now he was beginning to doubt whether Wei Hanyan had truly betrayed him.

“Ah Bing, your hand.”

Wei Hanyan stood nervously, aware of the gossip just now. Combined with Ma Bing’s change in expression, she guessed he had heard it too.

What could she do? She still had to keep steady.

The bride opposite them, delicate and beautiful, seemed completely unaffected, so Ma Bing suppressed his doubts and extended his hand, leading her slowly up to the wedding stage.

What he didn’t notice was that his son, Ma Qian, was glaring at him with eyes full of hatred from behind.

From then on, the wedding proceeded as usual. When it came time to exchange rings, it was still Ma Qian who took the initiative to hand over the wedding ring. His gaze lingered on Wei Hanyan, showing a reluctant and loving expression. This made Ma Bing frown. Was there really something inappropriate between them?

Qiao Chuchu’s words confirmed his suspicions.

【Tsk tsk, I have to say, Ma Qian’s courage is quite something. At his father’s wedding, he still couldn’t let go of his ex-girlfriend. Even though he must be heartbroken, he still handed over the wedding ring to them.】

Ma Bing’s face darkened even further, and he glared at Ma Qian with a look that could kill.

Wei Hanyan only glanced at him, her heart jumping in fear. “Ah Bing, it’s time to exchange rings.”

Ma Qian gritted his teeth and, without staying any longer, stepped aside, leaving the stage for them.

After all, this was the young woman he loved, the one he wanted to marry. When Ma Bing met her yearning gaze, he finally exchanged the wedding ring with her.

Then, the gossip voice came again.

【Sigh, Ma Bing is really pitiful, marrying his son’s ex-girlfriend. He’s going to be wearing a lot of green hats from now on. Since our family’s relationship with his isn’t bad, I should find a chance to give him a little warning.】

“Cough, cough—”

The scene erupted into commotion once again because of her words.

The voice made Wei Hanyan nervous. Originally, she had prepared a talent show and wanted to make a grand appearance, get some attention on the trending topics, and make sure all the wealthy families recognized her. But now, all she wanted was to leave the stage quickly.

“Ah Bing, my foot hurts.”

Ma Bing stared at her for a moment. “Hold on for a while, we’re almost done.”

The host continued with the ceremony. “Congratulations to Mr. Ma and Miss Wei on their marriage. Now, Mr. Ma, please kiss your bride.”

He started the applause, and the onlookers who were eager for excitement followed suit and clapped as well.

Ma Bing lowered his head and kissed her cheek. Then, he reached out to wipe the corner of her right lip. “How did the corner of your lips get injured?”

His grip was firm, and Wei Hanyan winced in pain. “Ah Bing, it hurts.”

She paused for a moment before coming up with an excuse. “I accidentally bit my lip while eating earlier.”

“Really?” Ma Bing’s expression darkened. He leaned in close to her ear and whispered, “Don’t be nervous, I’m just concerned about you.”

Wei Hanyan couldn’t handle his concern. “I’m fine, Ah Bing. Let’s go offer a toast. Everyone must be hungry by now.”

The guests weren’t actually hungry, they were too full from the shocking gossip that had been revealed one after another. It was too intense, but no one knew whether it was true or not.

Before the toast, all the lights in the wedding hall went out, and the crowd began to stir.

“What’s going on? Did the power go out?”

“Power outage? How can a five-star hotel lose power? Don’t they have backup generators? They should have arranged something by now.”

—

The wedding hall was sealed off, and without the colorful lights, it became a dark space. Some people turned on their phone flashlights, but the scattered lights didn’t really help.

Qiao Cen stood by Qiao Chuchu’s side. “Sis, don’t be scared. The power should be back soon.”

Qiao Chuchu nodded. “Yeah, no need to get up and shine the light. Sit down and eat something.”

The dishes had just been served, steaming hot with a delicious aroma. They looked appetizing.

Qiao Chuchu had just taken a few bites when a waiter called her away. She was brought to a guest room where her parents and the groom, Ma Bing, were waiting.

Qiao Chuchu was surprised. “Mom, Dad, what’s going on?”

【Huh? Why are Mom and Dad with Ma Bing? Are they discussing how to deal with the power outage?】

Ma Bing looked shocked. “?!”

The voice he had just heard had come from this young lady!

Qiao Haiyi patted his shoulder, signaling him to stay calm, then introduced her. “Old Ma, this is my precious daughter, Qiao Chuchu. Chuchu, come over and say hello to your Uncle Ma.”

Qiao Chuchu obediently walked over. “Hello, Uncle Ma.”

【Actually, it’s not really fine. Being cuckolded by his own son at the wedding, good thing he doesn’t know, or he’d be furious.】

Ma Bing, “…”

It felt like he was barely holding back the fury building inside him.

“Hello, Chuchu. I visited your house recently, but you weren’t home, so I missed the chance to meet you.” Ma Bing continued, “I didn’t bring a proper gift today, but here’s a red envelope for now. I’ll make it up to you later.”

Qiao Chuchu waved her hand. “No, no, there’s no need, you’re too kind.”

“It’s nothing,” Ma Bing said, praising her. “This little girl is really beautiful. It’s good that we found her.”

He then asked her about her life and studies, expressing concern, just as Qiao Cen had mentioned. He wasn’t as scary as he looked, after all.

After seeing they were chatting, Qiao Chuchu, feeling bored, glanced at some gossip and was shocked.

【Wow, Ma Qian is really bold. Taking advantage of the bride’s outfit change to hook up with the other woman again. If he likes Wei Hanyan so much, why doesn’t he just marry her? He seems to enjoy putting a green hat on his dad.】

【Maybe if Uncle Ma goes to the bridal suite now, he can catch them both in the act…】

Just as she was thinking this, she heard her dad say, “Old Ma, you’ve been out for quite a while. Go check if the bride is done changing into her dress in the bridal suite.”

This time, Ma Bing didn’t hesitate. He nodded and walked away, his back carrying an air of determination.

Qiao Chuchu also wanted to go see the commotion, but her parents didn’t let her. Instead, they walked with her back to the wedding hall.

The lights were back on, and the guests were chatting while clinking glasses.

Qiao Cen was waiting at the table. “Sis, where did you go just now?”

“I went to see Uncle Ma.” Qiao Chuchu patted her small bag. “He even gave me a big red envelope.”

Qiao Cen said, “I told you, Uncle Ma is a good person.”

Qiao Chuchu agreed with his view.

【Ma Bing is really a good person. Let me see if he caught them in the act.】

【Ah, he caught them in the act! And it was just when they were in full swing, Ma Qian and Wei Hanyan each got a big slap.】

Qiao Cen was stunned, shocked by the shamelessness of the two young people.

Qiao Haiyi & Du Shuyu: “!!!”

They hadn’t let Chuchu go because they didn’t want Ma Bing to be too embarrassed, but unexpectedly, they had still missed something—Chuchu was eating melon again without any trouble.

Now it was a disaster. Everyone in the upper circles of the wealthy families knew that Ma Bing had been cuckolded by his own son at the wedding.

—

The news of Ma Bing being cuckolded by his own son at the wedding spread like wildfire, and soon everyone in the wealthy families knew.

While they enjoyed the gossip and pitied Ma Bing, they were even more astonished by the mysterious voice they had heard that day, which seemed to know even the most secretive matters.

Rumors started circulating in the wealthy circles. Some insiders wanted to speak out, but in the end, they refrained, letting people continue to speculate. Eventually, they would meet Qiao Chuchu, and they would find out everything.

The instigator, Qiao Chuchu, had no idea what a great thing she had done. She had just received a call from Bai Yun.

“Hey, Chuchu, are you free right now? I need a favor, please give me a chance.”

Qiao Chuchu, “…?”

Bai Yun had phrased it like that, so naturally, Qiao Chuchu couldn’t refuse.

“What is it?”

Bai Yun quickly said, “I’m cooking right now and wanted to invite you over for a big meal. We haven’t seen each other in a long time. Would you come over and chat with me?”

Qiao Chuchu glanced at the time—it was exactly 10 o’clock, still before noon. “Now?”

【Why do I feel like Bai Yun is acting a little differently than usual? Let me see what she’s up to.】

【Hmm? She’s recording a cooking show? Inviting a good friend on site? No hints, and there’s a penalty for refusal.】

【Ah, so she’s recording a show. No wonder.】

【Wait, this cooking show…】

【It’s the same one Brother Qiao recorded for today. Okay, it’s the same program.】

Bai Yun quickly nodded. “Mm, now, is that okay?”

Qiao Chuchu agreed. “Okay.”

“Yay, that’s great! Thank you, Chuchu! I succeeded in the challenge!” Bai Yun briefly explained the situation to her, then added, “I’ll come pick you up now. It will take about twenty minutes.”

During the twenty-minute wait for Bai Yun to arrive, Qiao Chuchu finished the remaining questions and tidied up her things.

As she was about to leave, she noticed Qiao Cen’s grammar book was still on the table, so she grabbed it on her way out.

After getting into Bai Yun’s car, Qiao Chuchu noticed the presence of a cameraman. Bai Yun whispered, “Don’t worry, this isn’t a live broadcast.”

“Mm.” Qiao Chuchu nodded. She wasn’t concerned about the filming. “What do I need to do?”

“Eat melon and watch the drama!” Bai Yun quickly corrected herself. “Ah, I mean, eat delicious food and watch handsome guys and beautiful girls!”

She didn’t mean to slip up like that.

Qiao Chuchu was happy with this task. She loved eating delicious food and watching stories about handsome guys and beautiful girls.

On the way, Bai Yun told Qiao Chuchu that she had seen Qiao Cen at the program set. He was likely there to record the show as well.

They were the first guests to arrive for the variety show segment and had been invited to participate, so they had the privilege of choosing first from the fridge.

Bai Yun was delighted. “Chuchu, you can choose. Pick whichever fridge you like.”

Qiao Chuchu looked around and finally chose a red fridge. “I feel like the red one looks more festive.”

“Great, I like red too,” Bai Yun said, opening the fridge door. It was packed full with meats, green vegetables, milk, drinks, and various condiments.

“My goodness, Chuchu, your luck is incredible!” Bai Yun exclaimed in surprise. She had recorded many episodes, but never had she opened a fridge stocked with so many different kinds of ingredients, and the condiments were complete as well. It was perfect for making a big meal.

Bullet comments.

【Wow, Chuchu’s luck is amazing! She picked so many ingredients!】

【Awesome! Yunyun and the others won’t have to go hungry today!】

【Thanks, Chuchu! Thanks for the great luck!】

—

Coincidentally, the other three groups of guests arrived at the recording location one by one. When they saw the ingredients in Bai Yun’s fridge, they couldn’t help but feel envious.

“Wow, Yunyun, your group’s ingredients are so rich today! How come I didn’t have this kind of luck?”

Bai Yun smiled happily and introduced, “You should thank my good friend, Chuchu. She chose the fridge, and that’s why we can have such a big meal today.”

“Hello, you must be Qiao Chuchu, right? Nice to meet you.”

For Qiao Chuchu, who was the sudden sister of the top idol Qiao Cen, many people in the entertainment industry knew about her. Some even doubted the authenticity of their sibling relationship, but without direct evidence, the matter was left unresolved.

Qiao Cen’s rival had been suspicious of their sibling relationship and had relentlessly pursued it.

Unfortunately, Qiao Cen’s arch-nemesis, Jin Keyang, was also a new regular guest on this episode of the food variety show. Upon seeing Qiao Chuchu, he scrutinized her from head to toe, his gaze high and aloof. “Qiao Chuchu, I heard you’re Qiao Cen’s sister. Is that true, are you really siblings?”

Qiao Chuchu looked at him, about to see what gossip he had when she glanced at his companion and almost laughed.

【Isn’t that Ximen Sabi? What’s he doing here? Has his “gut problem” really healed that quickly?】