CHAPTER 84: 84: GLOOMY LITTLE EYES (PART 3)_1

Hong Xiangjun was leading the way, with Dong Huiying and Liang Zhichen trailing behind. However, behind the three of them, there were two others: Zhu Xingfang and Zhou Dachun!

Zhu Xingfang’s face was full of anticipation for a good show. Just as she was watching Hong Xiangjun lead Dong Huiying into a courtyard ahead, she was about to follow when suddenly, Zhou Dachun raised a hand to stop her.

Zhu Xingfang was baffled, "Dachun girl, why are you stopping me?"

Zhou Dachun thought that this was Master’s directive; she cleared her throat and then said, "Sister Zhu, this is the Master’s wish... Our Master, when conducting her business, might employ some rather bloody methods, which she does not like to be observed, also worrying it might upset you. So, you understand my meaning, right?"

"What sort of odd quirk is this?" However, she wasn’t afraid of blood; the bloodier, the better. She was eager for something bad to happen to that Dong Dabao, hmph!

Zhou Dachun, seeing that Zhu Xingfang wasn’t taking the hint, had a flash of inspiration and said, "Sister, come come, let me take you to the side room, where my sisters will keep you company with a few drinks."

Upon hearing there was free alcohol to drink, Zhu Xingfang immediately cheered up. "Hmph, since that Dong Dabao is going to suffer anyway, fine, I’ll come back later to see her pitiful state!"

Thus, Zhou Dachun led Zhu Xingfang to another room where four sturdy women, no less tall and strong than Zhou Dachun, were already waiting.

As soon as they saw Zhu Xingfang, they got up to greet her.

Zhou Dachun discreetly made a gesture to the four women. Although they were laughing merrily, they were serious at heart as they all signalled to Zhou Dachun behind Zhu Xingfang’s back, silently guaranteeing they would complete the task.

When Zhou Dachun came out of the room, she looked up at the sky, which had darkened deeply into night.

But in her heart, she was actually quite puzzled.

What on earth was the Master thinking?

First, an agreement had been made with Zhu Xingfang to capture those men from the Liang family, and she had been instructed not to harm them, which led her to look after them as if they were ancestors, carefully bringing them back.

Yet, the Master’s attitude towards those Liang family men didn’t seem like they were prisoners at all.

The strangest part was concerning Zhu Xingfang! The Master had actually ordered her to have someone watch Zhu Xingfang, ensuring she didn’t escape.

What could the Master’s intentions be?

Perhaps endowed with strength but lacking in brains, Zhou Dachun racked her brains but couldn’t figure out the Master’s real intentions.

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Upon entering the courtyard, Hong Xiangjun looked back and saw that Zhu Xingfang, who had originally been following, had been taken away by Zhou Dachun. She nodded slightly towards Dong Huiying and then produced a key from her bosom, unlocking the padlock on the door.

When Hong Xiangjun opened the door, Dong Huiying was taken aback. An expression of surprise covered her dark little face.

Weren’t those brothers from the Liang family kidnapped and taken as debt collateral? But this place... this place for holding people, it’s a cell, right?

Yet, the standard of this cell was far too high, a hundred times better than the courtyard of the Liang family!

Moreover, the room was exceptionally large, with an Eight Immortals Table right in front, adorned with some seasonal fruits, as well as a kettle and four small cups.

Looking further inside, there was another door leading to a heated brick bedchamber.

Overall, the room was clean and tidy, and it even had a calming incense burning, quite stylish indeed.

Dong Huiying had thought that since Zhou Dachun had captured the Liang family brothers, these brothers were no better than prisoners, destined to suffer hardship. But as soon as she entered, she realized she was wrong.