Chapter 1254 - 1254: They've All Learned to Jump In With Answers

Around noon, Xiao Feng left Hua Ling and the others to go to the hotel where Pei Dengke had booked a private room.

In the private room, Wang Tingwei was serving tea and pouring water, showing the excellent qualities of a second-rate assistant.

Pei Dengke was filled with admiration; Weiwei really endured a lot for his sake. He should buy a few bags to reward her in the afternoon.

Once the food and drink were ready, Pei Dengke personally stood up to pour wine for Xiao Feng, saying, "Brother Ba, sorry about yesterday, troubling you and Weiwei."

However, before he could pour the wine into the glass, Xiao Feng stopped him: "Hold on!"

"What's wrong?" Pei Dengke looked puzzled.

"You should quit drinking from now on."

"It's fine, Brother Ba, I'll just have a couple of drinks with you."

Xiao Feng simply placed the glass upside down on the table, looking serious: "Do you know what you said after you got drunk yesterday?"

"Did I say something I shouldn't have?" Pei Dengke looked towards Wang Tingwei.

Wang Tingwei then looked at Xiao Feng, and after Xiao Feng nodded slightly, she said, "Yesterday, after you drank too much, you said you were part of the Demon Suppression Action Team.

I also asked Brother Ba what the Demon Suppression Action Team was.

Brother Ba told me never to mention this outside!"

"What?!" Pei Dengke was stunned: "I, I actually..."

Xiao Feng said gravely, "I told Brother Xiao about this, and he asked me if you've learned the confidentiality rules, and whether you know the consequences of leaking information."

"I know, I know, but I..." Pei Dengke looked flustered, sweat almost breaking out: "What else did Brother Xiao say?"

"Brother Xiao said that technically, telling your wife doesn't matter, but she might get into trouble because of this.

He also told me to pass on that you should be mindful of what you say, and not say things you shouldn't."

"Yes, yes, I'll definitely remember, definitely remember!" Pei Dengke assured repeatedly, placing the wine bottle aside, keeping a respectful distance.

But he soon realized it wasn't appropriate and placed the wine bottle in front of Xiao Feng.

At this moment, Wang Tingwei asked, "Dengke, when you mention Brother Xiao to Brother Ba, who is he?"

"Cannot say, cannot say." Pei Dengke quickly shook his head: "Weiwei, some things I'm not deliberately hiding from you, but telling you wouldn't benefit either of us."

Wang Tingwei frowned slightly and nodded, her eyes thoughtful.

Honestly, upon hearing the name Brother Xiao, she inexplicably thought of... Xiao Feng.

Both Xiao Bajia and Xiao Feng have the surname Xiao...

Then thinking about how she never understood why Xiao Bajia was hunting that mouse...

Suddenly, Wang Tingwei felt a flash of insight in her mind.

This flash cleared all the fog, illuminating all mysteries!

Wang Tingwei abruptly looked towards Xiao Feng, only to find him looking at her too, even nodding, as if confirming her suspicions.

"Brother Ba, you and Weiwei go ahead and eat, I'll step out to make a call." Pei Dengke stood up to say.

Xiao Feng nodded: "Go ahead."

Wang Tingwei smiled: "I'll take care of Xiao… Brother Ba for you."

Engrossed in his thoughts, Pei Dengke didn't notice anything amiss in the statement and exited the private room.

Xiao Feng glanced at Wang Tingwei, smiling: "No need to worry about probing anymore, your guess is correct.

I'm the one sent by Xiao Feng!"

Wang Tingwei's pupils suddenly contracted, then she sighed deeply: "I thought you were going to tell me you're Xiao Feng himself."

"Someone as wise and valiant as Brother Xiao, how could I possibly compare!" Xiao Feng said earnestly.

Wang Tingwei frowned slightly, asking: "Why reveal this to me?"

"Haha, what you truly want to ask should be why I'm telling you now.

Why did I previously hide my connection with Brother Xiao, is that right?"

"Correct!" Wang Tingwei nodded emphatically, then added: "Don't misunderstand, I don't plan to use this as leverage.

Because if you want to keep secrets, you could always kill me to silence."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Feng showed a satisfied smile; ever since switching to a second-rate assistant status, she's been rapidly grasping the concept, even learning to answer promptly.

"Have you considered that I'm telling you my relationship with Brother Xiao just to create a reason to kill you, or perhaps let you die knowing why?"

"No." Wang Tingwei shook her head: "Though I don't know you well, you wouldn't care who dies by your hand, nor would you need a reason to kill someone.

Similarly, if you truly wanted to kill me, you wouldn't need a reason."

"Smart!" Xiao Feng praised her rarely.

In fact, the reason he decided to mention "Brother Xiao" at the dinner table was because of Pei Dengke's loose tongue.

If he could disclose information about the Demon Suppression Action Team, how could he guarantee he wouldn't talk about Xiao Feng?

So, rather than letting Wang Tingwei investigate proactively, it's better to reveal the answer himself.

Though both scenarios appear similar, their effects are entirely different.

Although Wang Tingwei has now fully embraced her role as a second-rate assistant, after all, the time is still short; should she pry out the relationship between Xiao Feng and Xiao Bajia from Pei Dengke's mouth.

She may very well use this to turn the tables against Xiao Feng later.

Yet, Xiao Feng genuinely can't ignore this!

His aim in starting fresh is to avoid having what happened in Kyoto linked to him personally.

The Wei Family is disclosed because they have total confidence, they choose to make the relationship public.

Although exposing "Xiao Bajia is Xiao Feng's man" brings the worst outcome.

No more than a grudge from those previously deceived, such as Wang Zhiping or Qiu Junxian among the second generation, as well as Dong Min's plans among others prematurely falling through.

But if exposure can be avoided, then why expose it?

"The reason I didn't tell you before is because..."

"Wait!"

Before Xiao Feng could voice the pre-prepared reason, Wang Tingwei interrupted: "I suddenly… don't want to know."

"Oh?" Xiao Feng raised his eyebrow: "That's not like you."

"You don't need to test me anymore." Wang Tingwei smiled brightly: "I've said before, ever since I helped you catch Meng Ke'Er, I've already cut off any retreat.

Now that I know Xiao Feng is the helmsman of this ship, I feel even more secure.

So, regardless of any motives, I'll just do what you've entrusted to me, other matters unrelated to me are none of my concern!"

Xiao Feng was nearly moved to tears.

Look!

See what high awareness this is!

If there were an "Outstanding Second-rate Assistant" award, Xiao Feng would unhesitatingly present it to Wang Tingwei, along with a passionate congratulatory speech.

At the height of being moved, Wang Tingwei seemed to suddenly think of something, her face blushing slightly: "Will I be able to meet Xiao Feng next?"

Xiao Feng was somewhat unsure but still replied: "Probably."

"Then… can I ask you, um… how should I say?"

"Speak directly, no need to be shy."

Wang Tingwei nodded, biting her pink lip before speaking: "I want to ask if you could, in front of Xiao Feng, praise me a little more?"