Normally, they would have served only a small cup, not a whole bowl. The owner was so generous this time entirely because of Roxy Shangguan, and Roxy had already hinted that the noble young gentleman should pay. So, the owner wasn't too distressed about it!
Roxy Shangguan stood up excitedly. "Quick, bring it over!" Seeing her so eager, the others had no choice but to let her have it.
The waiter brought the wine over. Roxy Shangguan reached out and carefully took the bowl. Everyone watched her closely, afraid she might accidentally drop this precious wine. But Roxy held it steady and handed it directly to Quentin Hua, saying, "Quentin, drink up! If you're sick, it'll cure you; if you're healthy, it'll make you even stronger!"
If you're sick, it'll cure you; if you're healthy, it'll make you stronger? The others were stunned for a moment. Did the wine really have such effects? Their doubtful gazes turned to the waiter, who explained, "This wine is not only rich and aromatic, but it also strengthens the body!"
Hearing this, everyone looked at the bowl of wine in Roxy Shangguan's hands, only to find it was now empty—the wine had already gone straight into Quentin Hua's stomach.
Nathan Saint couldn't help but twitch his lips. These two really showed no restraint! But the aroma of the wine was indeed enticing. "Waiter, bring a few more bowls!"
This time, it was the waiter's turn to twitch his lips. He replied awkwardly, "Honored guests, you may not know, but the Signature Reserve is never sold lightly. Only those the owner finds pleasing can buy a small cup. Today, the owner said this young lady was adorable, so he sold a whole bowl—this has never happened before. Please, don't make things difficult for me!" Truth be told, the so-called 'big bowl' wasn't that big at all.
Actually, if Roxy Shangguan wanted the owner to bring out the Signature Reserve, he wouldn't dare refuse. But earlier, Roxy said, 'I want to try it,' not 'We want to try it,' so naturally, he only brought out a portion for Roxy. Clearly, though, Roxy wasn't just thinking of herself—she was doting on her future beloved husband, and taking the chance to make Nathan Saint pay dearly.
Nathan Saint looked gloomily at the empty wine bowl. But since they refused to sell, he couldn't force it. He could only let it go.
After a hearty meal, two large tables of dishes remained untouched. True to her principle of not wasting food, Roxy Shangguan asked the waiter to send the leftovers to the slums.
When it came time to pay the bill, Nathan Saint was once again frustrated. A single meal had cost ten thousand taels of silver! He wasn't short on money, but spending it like this was outrageous!
That so-called Signature Reserve—he'd only gotten to smell it, nothing more!
Back at the inn, Roxy Shangguan hugged Quentin Hua's neck, laughing so hard that tears streamed down her face. It wasn't her fault for being ruthless—Nathan Saint had practically begged her to fleece him!
"Haha... Quentin... my stomach hurts..." Oh no, she was laughing so hard her stomach cramped.
Quentin Hua reached out and gently rubbed her belly. When she finally calmed down, he lazily asked, "Roxy, shouldn't you explain a few things to me?"
He seemed relaxed, but there was a hint of danger in his eyes. Roxy Shangguan, knowing when to be honest, confessed, "That's a Cloud Guild business!"
Quentin Hua took out the jade pendant from around her neck and asked, "How did the owner recognize this?"
"Oh, that..." Roxy Shangguan touched the jade pendant and chuckled, "I was worried someone from the Cloud Guild might bully you, so I made this pendant the Cloud Guildmaster's token. If anyone from the Cloud Guild had designs on you, they'd see your pendant and definitely back off!"
Quentin Hua squinted in surprise. "You've already taken over the Cloud Guild?"
Roxy Shangguan nodded. "I'm really impressive, you know—don't underestimate me!"
Quentin Hua chuckled, "How could I ever underestimate you?" They hadn't known each other long, but he'd already witnessed Roxy Shangguan's mischievous brilliance.
Still, he hadn't expected those carefree parents to hand over the Cloud Guild to Roxy so early. If that was the case, the Ghost Guild was probably already in Damien Gray's hands.
No wonder that couple lived so freely! It was enough to make anyone envious, jealous, and resentful.
Roxy Shangguan glanced at Quentin Hua and suddenly asked, "Quentin, are you afraid of ghosts?"
"Hm?" Quentin Hua raised an eyebrow. Why was she asking this out of the blue? He'd spent a long time around Blood Wraith and knew quite a bit about the Sima family; he'd seen plenty of strange things. Roxy's sudden question...
"Are there ghosts around you?"
Roxy Shangguan planted a kiss on his cheek, her face full of admiration. "Quentin, you're so smart!" She paused, then added, "Actually, I do have a few ghosts around me. If you're not afraid, I can open your Yin Eyes!"
Quentin Hua pinched her cheek and laughed, "If I'm not afraid of you, why would I be afraid of ghosts?"
Roxy Shangguan's face instantly darkened. So she was scarier than ghosts!
Roxy Shangguan glared at Quentin Hua, her expression sour. But Quentin only smiled, showing no intention of comforting her. Her face changed in an instant, turning teary and pitiful as she accused, "Quentin, you're bullying me!"
"Ahem, ahem..." Quentin Hua knew it was one of Roxy Shangguan's little tricks, but her pitiful look made him feel like a true villain.
Quentin Hua smiled, pinched her cheek, and comforted her, "Roxy, you're the cutest—there's nothing scary about you at all!"
Roxy Shangguan pouted, refusing to argue. She held out her small hand, pressing her index and middle fingers together, tracing symbols in the air. With a flash of golden light, a talisman appeared and shot into Quentin Hua's forehead.
Then, Roxy Shangguan excitedly summoned the little spirits Mona Shangguan had given her and introduced them to Quentin Hua. As Quentin looked at the spirits, his expression grew increasingly sour. Was Mona doing this on purpose? Why were all the spirits around Roxy male—and all quite handsome and refined?
He was certain that if Mona Shangguan hadn't done it on purpose, then it must've been Damien Gray, that selfish scoundrel, who didn't want Mona to have such spirits around her and so foisted them off on Roxy. Honestly... it was just too much!
"Quentin, what's wrong?"
Quentin Hua shot the spirits a glare and replied, "Nothing."
The spirits were heartbroken and dejected. Was it a crime to be good-looking? When they were with their former master, they got glared at; now with their new mistress, they still got glared at. Why was their fate so miserable? Maybe... they should just go ruin their looks!