Who in the world does not know you?

Chapter 29 A Lustful Man

Ye Zi's curiosity was not satisfied at all, because Yun Luobai did not say much to her, but simply told her to take the things in the house and then go out with him to have breakfast.

Even if we take a step back, since he gave Ye Zi the opportunity to leave his mansion and she didn't cherish it, and since there is still a master-servant relationship between them, Ye Zi didn't say anything more. Following Yun Luobai's instructions, she entered his room and picked up the item placed in the south corner.

The morning air is refreshing and invigorating, making one feel invigorated.

The two walked out of the Yun family's gate side by side. Ye Zi glanced at the bamboo pole in her hand, on which hung a white banner with the four characters for divination and fortune telling written in ink.

She had heard Yun Luobai mention before that he was a fortune teller, but now that she was actually in that situation, she always felt like she was...

To collude with the corrupt?

Colluding with each other?

A den of snakes and rats?

Colluding with each other?

In any case, besides these words, she couldn't think of any good words to describe her state when she was with Yun Luobai.

When Yun Luobai noticed that Ye Zi's gaze was fixed on the white banner in her hand, her disdain was obvious, he couldn't help but pout and took the initiative to start a conversation with her.

"What, feel ashamed?"

"No, not really. It's just that those fortune tellers who go from street to street always seem like charlatans..."

Ye Zi wanted to express herself more tactfully, but she felt it was really difficult for her to do so.

Yun Luobai wasn't angry; he knew Ye Zi was telling the truth.

"What does it mean to resemble someone? This is it."

"what?"

Ye Zi turned her head to look at Yun Luobai beside her, her delicate face showing an innocent expression as she blinked.

"What do you mean, 'huh'? I'm not."

Yun Luobai replied irritably, then strode towards the bustling street ahead.

Ye Zi was speechless for a moment, rolled her eyes at Yun Luobai, and then reluctantly followed behind him, holding the long banner.

Yun Luobai spent a fortune to buy a spacious mansion located on Chang Le Street in Ningzhou Prefecture. It was situated in the very center of Ningzhou Prefecture, and in terms of bustling activity, no other place could compare.

However, many wealthy families prefer quiet places and therefore do not place their mansions in the bustling city. So, in the Chang Le Street area alone, the Yun family's mansion is the most luxurious mansion today.

Stepping out of the house, Yun Luobai strolled leisurely down the street. Steamers were set up next to the breakfast stalls in the early morning, with white steam rising from them. Even before the contents could be seen, one could imagine how tempting the snow-white noodles inside would be.

Yun Luobai walked slowly and did not stop on the street. He walked straight ahead, and Ye Zi followed closely beside him.

Ye Zi held a bamboo pole in her hand, and whenever she passed by someone, she would deliberately twist and lower the white banner in her hand, as if this would lessen the embarrassment.

Yun Luobai's steps finally stopped near the entrance of an alley. There was a man selling steamed buns at a stall next to him. Although he had only recently returned to Ningzhou Prefecture, the two had obviously known each other for a long time.

When the steamed bun vendor saw Yun Luobai arrive, he immediately greeted him with a smile.

It's not for any other reason than that ever since Yun Luobai returned to Ningzhou Prefecture, even his small business selling steamed buns has improved considerably.

"Young Master Yun, you've arrived! Have you had breakfast yet?"

"I didn't cook at home, so I came here to eat. I'm grateful that you always help look after my things."

"What are you saying? Please sit down, the steamed buns will be here soon!"

After a few brief words, Yun Luobai sat down at a table.

Ye Zi, limping, sat opposite him, propping up the white banner she was holding with a bamboo pole against the wall, and looked relieved.

"What, do you feel so ashamed to hold it?"

"No, it's just that I don't want people to mistake me for some kind of charlatan..."

"As the saying goes, one becomes like those one is near, and one gets stained black by those one is near. You've been around me for a long time, so you'll probably become like me too."

"Hmm? Then it seems I should leave Young Master Yun as soon as possible. After all, I am useless and still have to rely on Young Master Yun's fortune-telling skills to make a living. We are not related, but I should be grateful that you helped me leave that Rouge Pavilion."

"It's good that you know."

Yun Luobai replied casually, and at that moment the waiter came over with a pot of hot tea.

The tea in the bowl was steaming. Yun Luobai took a sip, her gaze wandering aimlessly across the street, lost in thought.

Soon after, two steaming baskets of meat buns were served.

After that, the steamed bun vendor, with keen insight, lifted the coarse cloth covering the corner, revealing a set of tables and chairs underneath, along with a simple square wooden box on the table.

Next to the table and chairs was another white banner, identical to the one Ye Zi had brought along, and the table and chairs were covered with a large coarse cloth.

Ye Zi looked at the white banner, then at the white banner she had brought. After repeatedly confirming that the two were no different, she turned to look at Yun Luobai and pointed to her small, delicate nose.

"Are you kidding me?"

"Oh, I forgot."

Yun Luobai reached out and lightly patted his forehead, uttering a casual remark that would infuriate anyone who heard it.

"You clearly had a banner, yet you made me carry it all the way here? You clearly had a banner, so why did you prepare an identical one at home?"

"You don't understand. In the business of divination and fortune telling, you're bound to encounter unexpected situations."

"What emergency has occurred?"

"If you don't plan ahead, and someone tries to sabotage your business afterwards, you'd better run away quickly. That's called being prepared."

"You don't even have a signboard..."

"What you just brought over is my signature item."

"..."

Ye Zi felt a tightness in her chest and a sense of unease in her heart. Looking at the steaming, fragrant meat buns in front of her, she lost her appetite.

Yun Luobai ignored the pretty girl he had just redeemed and brought home, and just kept eating his bun. Occasionally, when someone passed by on the street, they would nod and smile at each other, which was enough to say hello.

He would respond to anyone who greeted him.

It has been like this ever since he returned to Ningzhou Prefecture.

Ye Zi's gaze swept across the street. In the early morning, all the shops were open, and the sunlight shone on the signs, showing the thriving lives of ordinary people.

She waited for half a day before Yun Luobai finally spoke to her gently, urging her to eat something.

"Eat something, so that if the fortune teller doesn't do you a good job and you get beaten up, you'll have the strength to run away."

Ye Zi's lips curled slightly as she picked up a meat bun with satisfaction. After taking a bite, she seemed to remember something else.

"Young Master Yun, if you really had a personal maid who was always by your side, would you treat her as an equal? ​​How should I put it, you wouldn't feel that she was inferior to anyone, but would treat her like a friend."

"Hard to say."

"How so?"

"At least you have to be presentable in appearance, and you're definitely lacking in that regard."

"Um?"

As the aroma of the meat buns spread between her lips and teeth, Ye Zi slowly clenched her fist on the table, then quietly relaxed it. In the end, all the subtle movements were reduced to just four concise words in a sneer.

"erotic."