I Have a Date with a Thousand-year-old Female Corpse-Chapter 1931 - 1933: Arrogance

Chapter 1931: Chapter 1933: Arrogance
Cai Yan was also somewhat concerned, but after a few glances, she felt at ease. At least she had a rough idea that the man outside, whom she didn’t dislike, should be someone quite special.
"Miss, I’m so hungry." Another hour passed, and the maid began to shout out of hunger. She went to the kitchen, only to find that there was nothing there, not even a trace of a mouse or cockroach.
Cai Yan was also famished, yet they couldn’t go out openly, so they could only endure for now.
"Qin’er, just bear it for a while longer. Uncle should know we are here, and perhaps he’ll send someone with food soon."
"But I’m really so hungry." The maid patted her stomach and lazily looked out the window. Suddenly, she exclaimed, "Miss, that big guy is gone!"
Cai Yan was about to speak, but then she heard someone knocking on the door.
"Who is it?" The maid hurriedly ran to the back of the door and braced it.
"Little girl, if you want something to eat, just open the door." Your voice came from outside the door.
After opening the door, the maid and Cai Yan saw you already fully dressed, holding a large wooden tray with four large bowls covered with lids on it.
You quickly entered the room and placed the tray on the table: "This is your lunch."
"Thank you, sir!" The little maid didn’t care about rules, and opened the large bowl happily, "It smells so good!"
Cai Yan was about to say something, but after you put down the food, you turned around to leave and said just before closing the door, "This morning I saw a group searching outside, probably looking for you. It’s best not to wander these two days."
Nodding slightly, before she could express her gratitude, you closed the door.
"What a strange person." The little maid muttered, but not without adding, "However, he seems like a good person, Miss."
From the neighbors’ words, you guessed that the Cai Yan in the secluded courtyard was the very Cai the Scholar praised so highly by Wang Can, and also knew it was Liu Biao’s eldest son Liu Qi who was commanding the search for Cai Yan. The whole of Jingzhou City was aware of Liu Qi’s pursuit of Cai Yan, yet as water flows without emotion, Cai Yan’s scholarly talents naturally looked down upon Liu Qi. No matter how intense Liu Qi’s courtship was, Cai Yan remained indifferent.
Currently, Cai Yan was relatively safe in the small courtyard, for Liu Qi hadn’t thought she would be there, but you suspected Liu Qi would eventually search Wang Can’s secluded courtyard, given that Jingzhou City was Liu’s territory.
Although you had a fairly good impression of Cai Yan, you didn’t want to get too involved, as your objective was very clear — everything could be set aside besides Emperor Yu.
Therefore, you specifically went to Wang Can’s residence to bring this matter to his attention.
Even though Wang Can’s family were outsiders, they quickly took root in Jingzhou thanks to their strong influence, which expanded rapidly, with Wang Can being particularly outstanding. This was why Liu Biao would form an alliance with Wang Can, as his main strategy in Jingzhou was marriage alliances.
After being informed by the lower-class men, knowing you were at the door, Wang Can hurriedly left his guests to greet you outside.
"Yan Yi, I was waiting eagerly for you!" Wang Can seemed very excited. Beyond your master-servant relationship with him, your great kindness to Wang Can was enough for him to be endlessly grateful.
You smiled lightly, initially intending just to inform Wang Can about Cai Yan’s matter, but Wang Can pulled you inside and quietly said when no one else was nearby, "My lord, both the Wolong and Phoenix Chick are here today. Are you not interested in meeting them?"
These two names were like thunderous echoes in your ears. Without much thought, you followed Wang Can into the hall.
When Wang Can appeared with a burly man, the guests couldn’t help but frown slightly, with some nodding and smiling, among whom was Cai Mao.
"So it’s Brother Yan Yi. I was wondering who could make our Wang the Genius so touched." Cai Mao stood up upon seeing you and gestured respectfully.
"Brother De Gui, greetings." You returned the gesture.
Wang Can introduced you to the crowd: "Everyone, this is the Brother Yan Yi I often speak of, whose literary talent I deeply admire."
"Hmph, just a barbarian after all."
The speaker was a well-dressed young man with a handsome face, tender skin, and an arrogant demeanor — that’s your assessment.
"If the young master can create a masterpiece like ’The Poor Woman’, I’ll kowtow thrice in respect, how about that?"
As the host, Wang Can was somewhat angry. Wang himself was a straightforward man of culture, with a notorious temper and disdain for bureaucrats and wastrels. If it weren’t for his sister Liu Zhu’s connections, Liu Qi wouldn’t have the ability to sit there. Moreover, you, Wang Can’s master, were a true hero in his eyes, not someone a waste like Liu Qi could belittle.
Liu Qi, upon being rebuked by Wang Can, could only remain silent, knowing he had been too reckless. After all, anyone whom Wang Can and Cai Mao held in such high regard couldn’t merely be a barbarian.
"This gentleman calling me a barbarian is quite apt." You smiled wryly, completely unfazed by the diverse looks from those around.
"Brother Yan Yi, you’re too modest! Come, come, sit. We were just discussing Cai the Scholar’s expertise." The speaker was a man with an ordinary face but eyes revealing deep wisdom.
Wang Can promptly introduced the man: "Brother Yan Yi, this is a dear friend of mine, Yi Du."
"Pleased to meet you." Although you disliked such social interactions, you politely cupped your hands, projecting an air of aloofness.
"Brother Zhong Xuan’s cryptic approach! Let’s just state our names directly!" The speaker was a dark-faced man whose features didn’t quite match, appearing odd at first glance, perhaps even ugly, "I am Pang Tong, styled Shiyuan, pleased to meet Brother Yan Yi!"
"It’s an honor to meet you, Phoenix Chick!" Given Pang Tong’s reputation, you had to show some respect.
Sitting beside Pang Tong, a handsome man rose and smiled at you: "I am Zhu Geliang, styled Kongming."
Zhu Geliang’s demeanor was much more dignified than Pang Tong’s; he merely nodded to you before sitting down on his own.
To you, these so-called famous people were nothing but weeds. Seeing Zhu Geliang’s indifferent attitude, you didn’t even bother nodding, merely glanced sideways and found a seat for yourself. At this moment, a maid presented pastries, and you grabbed a handful to eat.
In the circles of the scholar gentry, Zhu Geliang’s fame far eclipsed Wang Can’s. Without discussing his background, just his "Wolong" title alone was enough to captivate many.
"Such arrogance from a nameless individual!" At this moment, one of Zhu Geliang’s junior companions slammed the table, directing his ire towards you.