Chapter 2327: Returning to the Inn

Chapter 2327: Returning to the Inn

Zhao Xi looked at his own room with a disdainful expression and said, "Couldn't sleep well."

It seemed like he couldn't sleep well because there was an extra person in the room.

In reality, he had intentionally waited in his room for Meng Yunzheng to return. He knew that it was about the right time, and if he didn't come out to lead him into the room, it would be easy for others at the inn, like the assistant or the innkeeper, to discover his presence.

Sure enough, Meng Yunzheng returned.

Zhao Xi was planning to come up with an excuse to let him enter the room and exchange places with the assistant. However, before he could say anything, Meng Yunzheng spoke, "Master Zhao, I've managed to find the pineapples you entrusted me to buy. Don't worry; they are undoubtedly the sweetest and best ones. How about I bring them to you now, so you don't have to worry about it later when you get busy?"

Zhao Xi was somewhat surprised because he had no idea about any pineapples. But years of understanding and unspoken communication made him quickly realize that something unexpected had occurred.

He immediately responded with a feigned surprise, "You found them so quickly? You're quite efficient, my boy. Alright, bring them over, and I'll take a look. If they're not good, I won't accept them."

"Hehe, when it comes to tasks entrusted by our guests, we always give it our utmost attention. Please wait a moment, Master Zhao. I'll bring them to you right away."

Having said that, Meng Yunzheng quickly left with the basket.

In no time, he returned carrying the wicker basket.

On the second floor not far away, two people in a room had been monitoring the situation here. When they saw the assistant bringing something upstairs, they exchanged glances and whispered, "Why would he suddenly want pineapples?"

"And why is he using a wicker basket to carry them? It's quite large."

"There's enough space in there to hide a person."

"Do you think that Lord Qi is inside it?"

"Let's go and check."

The people in the room opened the door, and one of them, stifling a yawn, walked over. As he reached Meng Yunzheng, he deliberately stumbled and fell onto him, causing Meng Yunzheng to stagger and fall to the ground. The cloth covering the basket fell off, revealing two large pineapples that had fallen and cracked open on the floor.

Seeing the pineapples, one of the men monitoring them was puzzled. Had they really been carrying pineapples?

Meng Yunzheng lowered his head, trying not to let the other person see his face, and anxiously said, "This... this is a problem. They're both broken."

The person who had stumbled regained his composure and immediately said, "I'm sorry; it was my mistake. I'll compensate you for the pineapples."

He then took some silver from his pocket and directly handed it to Meng Yunzheng, apologizing again before hurrying back to his room. He didn't want to linger in front of Zhao Xi for too long, fearing suspicion, so he didn't want to cause any further trouble.

As soon as he left, Zhao Xi frowned and said, "You've damaged the pineapples. I don't want them now."

Meng Yunzheng immediately got up and said, "I'll get you a replacement, Mr. Zhao. Please wait a moment. I have some silver with me."

He put the two broken pineapples back into the basket and carried it before making his way downstairs.

Zhao Xi clicked his tongue and watched Meng Yunzheng's tired figure as he returned. Meng Yunzheng appeared exhausted as he climbed the stairs, huffing and puffing. "Master Zhao, I've replaced them for you. Don't worry; they're big and sweet."

Only then did Zhao Xi nod and step aside, saying, "Alright, bring them in."