Even if Lu Xiaoyu were foolish, she understood what Shen Manxuan meant.

The Yuan Family wants to recruit Liu Ergou, and use her, a member of the Lu family, as a bargaining chip?!

No way, is Shen Manxuan out of her mind?

Thinking of this, Lu Xiaoyu said irritably, "Sister Shen, you're going too far!"

"You want to meet Liu Ergou, I set it up for you."

"You say you won't even give me a reward, and now you want to use me as a bargaining chip to recruit Liu Ergou for you?"

"I didn't realize you had such thick skin before, and besides, if I am really a bargaining chip, it should be for the Lu family, not for your Yuan family!"

"You're really something, making me speechless!"

Lu Xiaoyu's words left Shen Manxuan speechless.

Looking at the angry Lu Xiaoyu, Shen Manxuan said awkwardly, "Xiaoyu, you're overthinking it, that's not what I meant!"

"I was just asking, you're too sensitive, I really didn't mean anything else!"

As she spoke, Shen Manxuan put on an innocent face.

However, Lu Xiaoyu didn't believe a word coming from Shen Manxuan now.

If she hadn't reacted quickly, she might have already been sold out by Shen Manxuan.

Seriously, even watching a drama these days can be dangerous, one might get dragged into trouble if not careful.

Thinking of this, Lu Xiaoyu couldn't help but let out a snort.

"Hmph, you guys chat, I'm tired, I'm going upstairs to rest!"

"Really, if I stay here any longer, I might drag the entire Lu family into it, how ridiculous!"

This was deliberately said by Lu Xiaoyu for Shen Manxuan to hear, and after saying this, Lu Xiaoyu returned upstairs without turning back.

Watching Lu Xiaoyu's back, Shen Manxuan's embarrassment deepened further.

Is this like trying to steal a chicken only to end up losing the rice?

Before Shen Manxuan could think more, Liu Ergou spoke up, "Alright, Madame Yuan, stop looking."

"Think about whether you can meet my demand or not. If you can't do it, I won't agree!"

"And don't tell me to change my ways, this is just my little hobby, and if even this is not allowed, living would really be pointless!"

With this, Liu Ergou stopped Shen Manxuan from saying anything else.

Just then, a voice came from upstairs.

"Really, listening to you two talk is really annoying!"

"Such a simple request and you can't do it, Sister Shen, if you ask me, I think you're perfect for it!"

"You pretty much meet Liu Ergou's demand to the tee, if you can't do it, why not just go for it yourself, be with Liu Ergou!"

"After all, you're all alone now, it's about time you find a man!"

Lu Xiaoyu's words left Shen Manxuan dumbfounded.

No way, how did this conversation suddenly get to be about me?

She wants me with Liu Ergou?

No, absolutely not!

I am the mistress of the Yuan family, though the head of the Yuan family has many women, my position is unshakable.

Who is Liu Ergou anyway?

Just a country bumpkin, even if he has Qi-Transforming skills, so what?

The Yuan family has several with Innate skills.

Just a mere Qi-Transforming, it's not all that special!

Thinking of this, Shen Manxuan shouted upstairs, suppressing her anger, "Lu Xiaoyu, shut up, stop talking nonsense!"

"If you keep talking nonsense, I'll definitely deal with you, really, how can you joke like this!"

Upstairs, Lu Xiaoyu, upon hearing this, just left a mysterious smile and then fell silent.

When Shen Manxuan turned to look at Liu Ergou, she suddenly noticed that Liu Ergou's gaze had changed.

Initially, his gaze was very indifferent.

But now Liu Ergou was looking at her with an evaluating gaze.

This means that Liu Ergou really is interested in her?!

Thinking of this, Shen Manxuan was furious.

A country bumpkin dares to have ideas about her, truly unaware of the immensity of heaven and earth!

But then she thought again, Shen Manxuan couldn't help but feel a tiny bit pleased.

Even though she was getting older, her beauty hadn't diminished, and even a young man like Liu Ergou was interested in her.

It seems she really is…

Upon realizing what she was thinking, Shen Manxuan snapped back to reality.

What's wrong with her, why is she thinking of all these absurd things.

Liu Ergou, a mere bumpkin, using such an evaluative gaze on her.

Thinking of this, Shen Manxuan slammed the table.

And said to Liu Ergou, "Liu Ergou, don't be so presumptuous, mind your eyes, don't stare everywhere!"

Liu Ergou, however, was indifferent, and just laughed.

"Oh!"

After a casual agreement, Liu Ergou continued to stare at Shen Manxuan.

This made Shen Manxuan both shy and angry.

Seeing that the negotiation couldn't continue.

Shen Manxuan hurriedly took a few deep breaths to calm herself.

She then said, "Stop looking!"

"Concerning your last demand, I can do it, but you must not have designs on me!"

"I must tell you first, your last demand is a bit challenging, you have to give me some time to find it, and when I do, I'll tell you right away, how about that!"

Hearing this, Liu Ergou nodded.

"Okay, then as Madame Yuan says, when you find it, let me know when."

"I won't say anything unnecessary, I have other things to attend to!"

Finishing that, Liu Ergou stood up without hesitation and started to walk out.

Watching Liu Ergou's retreating figure, Shen Manxuan suddenly realized.

She hastily asked, "Liu Ergou, you still haven't told me whether you'll join our Yuan family!"

Liu Ergou replied without turning back, "Didn't I say, when you find it, that's when I'll join, how about that? It's fair, right?"

"It's not like you have the conditions now!"

With that said, Liu Ergou gave Shen Manxuan no chance to respond, swiftly leaving.

As Liu Ergou's figure disappeared from sight.

Shen Manxuan couldn't help but curse, "Damn Liu Ergou, why is he so cunning!"

"Holding back until the last minute! Not even giving me a moment, that's truly excessive!"

"Could it kill to give me a moment? I, a dignified mistress of the Yuan family can't go back on my word, could I!"

"It's just infuriating!"

As soon as she finished speaking.

Lu Xiaoyu leisurely walked downstairs.