CHAPTER 1546: CHAPTER 823: XIA CANONICAL OFFICIAL (PART 2)

Gu Changhuai was unaware of the many little thoughts turning in Mo Hua’s heart, so he could only say: "Alright, I’ll give it a try..."

Thus, Gu Changhuai went to give it a try.

A few days later, Gu Changhuai sent a transmission to Mo Hua: "Xia Canonical Official agreed. Are you free tomorrow evening?"

Tomorrow evening?

Mo Hua thought for a moment, tomorrow after classes, he had to teach Yu Er the Formation, but teaching the Formation wasn’t urgent.

Mo Hua then said: "I’m free."

"In Tai Xu City, there’s a Gus’ Restaurant, come around 5 p.m." Gu Changhuai said.

"Gus’ Restaurant? Is it the Gu family’s establishment?"

"Yes."

"Alright." Mo Hua agreed.

The next day, after finishing classes, Mo Hua assigned some Formation tasks to Yu Er, then left Taixu Gate, and headed to Gus’ Restaurant in Tai Xu City.

The restaurant was decorated in an ancient style.

Elegant yet not lacking in opulence, opulent yet restrained.

Upon seeing this, Mo Hua guessed that Aunt Wan must be overseeing the arrangements.

Upon entering the restaurant, a waiter came forward, but before saying a few words, a surprised voice said: "Is it Young Master Mo?"

Mo Hua looked up and saw a chubby, smiling man, resembling a manager, a Golden Core Cultivator, bowing respectfully towards him.

He looked somewhat familiar, but Mo Hua couldn’t recall who he was.

The manager then said: "I am the steward at the Gu Family, and also the manager of this restaurant. I have seen you at the Gu family’s banquet, Young Master."

Mo Hua courteously replied: "Greetings, Manager Gu."

Manager Gu smiled and asked: "Young Master, are you here to dine alone or to attend a banquet?"

"Uncle Gu invited me," Mo Hua replied.

Manager Gu was slightly startled, then nodded slightly, thinking it was no surprise that even Master Gu Changhuai, usually aloof and unapproachable, would invite Young Master Mo for a meal.

Manager Gu then smiled and said: "Master Changhuai indeed instructed, and has reserved a room. Let me guide you there."

Mo Hua bowed and said: "Much obliged."

Manager Gu then led Mo Hua to a quiet and elegantly decorated room on the second floor.

Mo Hua lightly scanned the room with his Divine Sense and found formations set around it to prevent eavesdropping and disturbances.

At the moment, the room was empty, and Gu Changhuai and Xia Canonical Official hadn’t arrived yet, nor were any dishes served; the table was bare, with only a pot of tea.

Manager Gu then said: "Young Master, please sit for a while."

"Alright!"

Mo Hua nodded, then found a spot that looked pleasing, cool, and in a favorable "feng shui" position to sit.

Manager Gu glanced at Mo Hua, then at the somewhat empty table, and softly said: "Shall I serve you some dishes first?"

"Let’s wait for Uncle Gu together," Mo Hua replied.

"It’s fine," Manager Gu said, "it serves as my ’meeting gift’ to Young Master. No need to be polite."

Manager Gu’s hospitality was hard to refuse, and Mo Hua’s stomach was indeed hungry, so he agreed smoothly:

"Then I’ll trouble Manager Gu."

Manager Gu smiled and said: "Just a moment, Young Master."

After he withdrew, it wasn’t long before dishes were served.

Though called a "meeting gift," they were all exquisite dishes with full color, aroma, and taste.

When Gu Changhuai, with a cold expression, entered with the equally cold Xia Canonical Official, they saw Mo Hua already happily feasting on the spread before him.

Gu Changhuai couldn’t help but ask: "Why did you start eating first?"

"I was hungry," Mo Hua confidently replied, "Besides, Manager Gu treated me."

Gu Changhuai sighed.

This kid, no matter where he goes, can easily become familiar with the place.

Even at the Gu family’s restaurant, the manager would give him special treatment.

Gu Changhuai shook his head and could only find a place to sit, pouring himself a cup of tea.

Xia Canonical Official also took her seat.

She came here to discuss proper matters, so naturally wouldn’t care about the food and drinks.

However...

She glanced at Mo Hua, then at Gu Changhuai, her heart curious.

These days, she had gained some understanding of Gu Changhuai.

This person was cold, solitary, rigid, tactless, had poor interpersonal skills, a bad temper, was hard to approach with a distant demeanor towards everyone...

Only his appearance barely considered pleasing.

Apart from this, cold and hard, like a stone.

The only one who could truly anger him, and even cause him to lose his composure a bit, was this boy at the table, munching on a chicken leg.

And Gu Changhuai’s attitude towards this boy was also very peculiar...

It was evident that Gu Changhuai’s attitude towards him wasn’t quite friendly, sometimes even impatient, and his words weren’t particularly polite.

But even if Gu Changhuai was angry, he showed great restraint.

Even with impatience, he seemed to have no way of dealing with this boy.

Even perhaps... a bit apprehensive?

Xia Canonical Official slightly furrowed her brow, lost in thought.

"Sister Xia, this chicken leg is very delicious, have a taste..." Mo Hua handed a chicken leg to Xia Canonical Official.

One chicken, two chicken legs.

Mo Hua ate one, leaving the other for Xia Canonical Official.

Gu Changhuai watched silently from the side.

Xia Canonical Official appreciated Mo Hua’s kindness, but as she was also Canonical Official, her temperament was cold, so she said lightly: "Thank you."

"Also," Xia Canonical Official corrected, "Call me ’Xia Canonical Official.’

"Mhm, Xia Canonical Official," Mo Hua replied.

After they sat, Manager Gu served the dishes.

These dishes were arranged by Gu Changhuai.

As a member of a prominent family, the dishes were refined and exquisite.

Of course, in Mo Hua’s eyes, it was a bit "extravagant."

But food is innocent, so Mo Hua still ate.

Xia Canonical Official only sampled a few bites, then put down her chopsticks and asked Gu Changhuai: "Supervisor Gu, why did you invite me here? What do you want to discuss?"

Gu Changhuai didn’t speak, and continued to drink his wine.