Free Web NovelChapter 1207: Chapter 1207: Chen Tianlong Grows Suspicious
Yun Zhonghe took a deep breath; this time, it was truly tricky.
Chen Tianlong perceived his master’s difficulty and stepped forward, saying, "Master, let me handle this matter. Don’t worry too much about it. Give me some time, and I will definitely find the thief."
"Alright!"
Yun Zhonghe had immense faith in Chen Tianlong’s abilities. From the moment he entered and critiqued the music performance, Chen Tianlong had won him over completely.
The matter couldn’t be resolved immediately, so everyone dispersed.
Chen Tianlong was the last to leave. Just as he turned around, he suddenly spotted something golden on the bookshelf. He walked over, picked it up, and was stunned.
"Isn’t this Lin Wushuang’s jade pendant?"
Chen Tianlong held the familiar jade pendant, remembering he had picked it out when shopping and given it to Wushuang.
While pondering, he heard a voice behind him, "Chen Tianlong, why aren’t you leaving? Everyone else is gone."
Recognizing the voice as Lin Wushuang’s, Chen Tianlong quickly hid the pendant.
Although he wouldn’t suspect Lin Wushuang as the thief, Chen Tianlong wanted to know why her pendant was there, intending to ask her in their room later.
So, Chen Tianlong followed Lin Wushuang straight to her room. Initially, Lin Wushuang felt a little shy but relaxed, remembering their previous trial when they stayed together every day.
Hence, she didn’t mind currently.
Once inside, Chen Tianlong plopped down onto Wushuang’s bed. freeweɓnovel.cѳm
"Chen Tianlong, what are you doing? How come you lay down on my bed as soon as you come in!" Lin Wushuang blushed at his actions.
"Hehe, if not your bed, should I lie on another woman’s bed?" Chen Tianlong teased deliberately.
"Hey... can’t you be serious? Stop bullying me, or I’ll tell my dad!" Lin Wushuang, unable to outtalk him, threatened using her father.
"Haha, you think your father-in-law will blame me? He’s probably hoping we’ll get things done so he can have a grandson soon." Chen Tianlong laughed heartily.
"Hmph, I’m ignoring you."
Seeing her words fail, and threats rendered useless, Lin Wushuang sat sulkily on the other side of the bed.
Taking advantage, Chen Tianlong embraced Lin Wushuang. She pretended to struggle but couldn’t break free. He glanced at Wushuang’s neck and noticed her pendant was indeed missing, so he intentionally leaned in for a kiss.
"Ah, Chen Tianlong, you rascal, trying to take advantage of me again." Lin Wushuang pouted and complained.
"Hehe, just a kiss... huh? Wushuang, where’s your jade pendant?" Chen Tianlong feigned asking this to avoid raising suspicion and protect her feelings.
"Huh? The pendant? Oh, I don’t know; I discovered it missing today, no idea where it went!" Lin Wushuang genuinely had no clue when the pendant fell off.
Seeing Lin Wushuang’s genuinely confused reaction, Chen Tianlong realized she wasn’t lying. The question is, did she lose the pendant while stealing books, or was it long gone and used to frame her?
If the culprit was present, they’d deliberately show the pendant or find something to falsely accuse her, wouldn’t they?
At this thought, Chen Tianlong felt a bit disoriented. ƒreeωebnovel.ƈom
Because, accusing Wushuang just doesn’t make sense; she has no motive. It can’t be Lin Wushuang.
"Oh, alright then, let’s look for it later together. See if it fell nearby."
Chen Tianlong smiled slightly, knowing while the pendant was lost, it wasn’t precious. Although memorable, with him by her side, what more does she need to remember?
"Huh? No need, right? It’s... not valuable."
Lin Wushuang’s reaction puzzled Chen Tianlong, causing another chaotic swirl in his mind. If Wushuang weren’t his beloved, the reaction would indeed warrant suspicion.
Suddenly, Chen Tianlong had a thought: "Could Wushuang be threatened? But what kind of threat? About me? That doesn’t seem right; if it’s about me, what could they use? Currently safe within Celestial Pill Sect’s Lingyun Pavilion, who dares to act rashly? Plus, I’m Yun Zhonghe’s apprentice."
"Unless it’s..."
With this in mind, Chen Tianlong suddenly stood up from the bed and said intentionally, "Wushuang, I’m heading back for now; feeling a bit tired and need rest."
Clearly disappointed, Lin Wushuang felt heated by his flirtation and wanted something more with Chen Tianlong but he was leaving.
"I’ll catch you tomorrow then."
After speaking ambiguously, Chen Tianlong swiftly left.
"Go die!"
Flushed cheeks, Lin Wushuang deliberately cursed, watching Chen Tianlong’s retreating figure, her face dimmed.
"Wonder how Dad is doing now. That damn Hao Shuai, lousy Hao Shuai." Lin Wushuang pulled out a small pendant, instantly recognizing it as Mr. Chen’s pendant.
Lost in thought, Lin Wushuang recalled noon’s events: after everyone parted ways, turning the corner, a voice suddenly called out.
"Lin Wushuang, I’ve something to show you, interested?" Hao Shuai said mysteriously.
Curious, Lin Wushuang approached, wanting to know what trick Hao Shuai had up his sleeve. Confident he wouldn’t dare act recklessly at Lingyun Pavilion.
She slowly walked to Hao Shuai, who took something from his pocket, waving it before Wushuang a few times.
Startled by Hao Shuai’s abrupt display, Lin Wushuang wondered why he’d show her a pendant. Upon closer look, she frowned, "Hao Shuai, how did you get my dad’s pendant?"
Indeed, the pendant belonged to Lin Wushuang’s father, usually always worn. Removing it could lead to deceptive rumors.
Suddenly nervously urged overpendulation, she demanded, "Speak up, from where did you get it? Have you seen my dad?"
Actually, this pendant was stolen when Hao Shuai visited the Lin Family Mansion. Unintentionally discovered by Master Lin during a retreat, he opportunistically took Master Chen’s pendant.
Remembering this, Hao Shuai intended to use Mr. Chen’s personal item to sway Lin Wushuang for aid.
"Hehe, nothing much. Just invited Master Lin over for some hospitality. He’s fine, but if you don’t cooperate, he might suffer." Hao Shuai’s lips curled into a sinister smile.
