<h4>Chapter 828: Chapter 830: Let’s Talk Outside</h4>


    Chu Ge pondered for a moment, wanting to continue asking, but Gu Tong clearly didn’t want to talk to him anymore.


    "Boss, do you have anything else? If not, I’ll go on with my work."


    Gu Tong forced a smile and quickly slipped away.


    Chu Ge wanted to step forward and ask again, but Jian Chunqiu stopped him.


    "Okay, he’s already told you plenty. Any more, and he’d start slipping up."


    Jian Chunqiu said.


    Chu Ge was taken aback, slipping up?


    Then he thought of Gu Tong’s current identity, coughed lightly, and smiled. How did he forget that they should still not know Gu Tong’s real identity?


    But speaking of it, Chu Ge was a bit puzzled, "At yesterday’s meeting, why didn’t I see Dao Liu Senior and Gu Tong?"


    Could it be that both of them used disguise techniques?


    Chu Ge looked at Gu Tong suspiciously, curious about what Gu Tong’s real face looked like.


    Jian Chunqiu smiled and shook his head, "Actually, they were both there yesterday."


    "Oh?"


    Chu Ge was puzzled.


    "There werepartments on the second floor where the meeting was held, and Dao Liu Senior and Gu Tong were upstairs; you just didn’t see them."


    Jian Chunqiu said with a slight smile.


    Chu Ge looked at Jian Chunqiu with displeasure, "But how do you know?"


    "Every year at the summit, Dao Liu Senior is always in that room; over the years, it’s be a habit. Also, because he doesn’t want to show up, other Ancient Martial Artists never inquire.


    Chu Ge pressed his lips together. Well, it was his first summit, so he really didn’t know these things.


    Jian Chunqiu picked up the letter again for a nce, cautious about Zhang Ze; could Zhang Ze have returned with a certain mission?


    A suspicious thought shed in Jian Chunqiu’s mind.


    This suspicious idea also emerged in Chu Ge’s heart, but they currently had no evidence, so they couldn’t jump to conclusions.


    Jian Chunqiu went back to the vi to rest, and Chu Ge continued watching at the gambling stone field. With nothing else going on, seeing everyone’s enthusiasm, he couldn’t resist joining in and gambled a bit.


    Once Lin Zhao finished his work, his eyes followed Chu Ge. He wanted to approach, but seeing Chu Ge’s cheerful demeanor, he didn’t dare step forward.


    Suddenly, a weight settled on Lin Zhao’s shoulder. Then, a familiar voice echoed in his ear, "Hey Lin Zhao, you’re always watching Mr. Chu here; do you have a thing for him?"


    "Get lost! I’m straight!" Lin Zhao pushed Lin Dong, but couldn’t push him away.


    "Seriously, Lin Zhao, have you figured it out?"


    Lin Dong suddenly turned serious, seeing Lin Zhao’s eyes shine brightly, it was evident he had figured something out.


    Lin Zhao coughed lightly andughed awkwardly, "What’s there to figure out? I’m fine."


    "Yeah, right!" Lin Dong snorted lightly and continued, "Do you really think you’ve been on it for two days? You seem lost! I wasn’t this tangled when I decided to step into Ancient Martial Arts. Are you a man or what, making such indecisive decisions?"


    Knowing Lin Dong meant no harm, Lin Zhao couldn’t help but step forward and punch Lin Dong, "How dare you question my gender? Whatever you have, I have too!"


    Lin Dong sneered, "Yeah, right, you have it all. I have hemorrhoids; do you?"


    Lin Zhao was speechless, looking at Lin Dong with disdain. "Are you disgusting?"


    Lin Dong chuckled, "Well, Mr. Chu is ying because he’s really bored, so if you’ve decided, go find him. If you’re afraid, I won’t help you! You need to make the first move."


    Lin Zhao’s lips twitched, looking at Lin Dong with skepticism, but the logic wasn’tcking.


    "Okay, I get it, don’t ramble here. Look, Gu Tong is so busy; hurry and go help."


    "Hey! You’re also an employee at the gambling stone field; why am I the one to help while you don’t?"


    Lin Dong protested, but his body honestly moved towards Gu Tong.


    Once Lin Dong left, Lin Zhao’s tension subsided. Lin Zhao took a deep breath and walked towards Chu Ge.


    The atmosphere in the gambling stone field was lively. Lin Zhao arrived behind Chu Ge, trying to speak but hesitated for a long time, interrupted each time by nearby chatter.


    Lin Zhao was quite frustrated, feeling somewhat deted.


    Not far away, Lin Dong nervously looked their way, eager for Lin Zhao to act.


    Gu Tong, seeing Lin Dong’s anxious expression, couldn’t help but tease, "The emperor isn’t worried, but the eunuch is."


    Lin Dong shot a nce at Gu Tong, "What do you know? Lin Zhao is my best brother; can I not be worried about his matters?"


    Lin Dong’s words might have been unintentional, but they hit Gu Tong like a punch in the gut. He nced at Lin Dong with envy in his eyes.


    Yeah, after spending so much time at the gambling stone field, Gu Tong experienced the emotions of human life. The people here, their diverse nature, made him realize this world is vast, but people are insignificant.


    Gu Tong knew Lin Dong’s anxious expression was genuine, not feigned. Surprisingly, he started looking forward to being friends with Lin Dong and the others, so they would care about him and he would care about them.


    Lin Dong observed Lin Zhao, feeling like a scorching gaze was on him. Lin Dong nced sideways, following the gaze and froze.


    "Gu Tong, why are you looking at me like that?"


    Lin Dong nervously clutched his chest, stepped back a bit, and watched Gu Tong cautiously.


    Gu Tong coughed lightly, quickly averting his gaze, "Nothing, just think you have a nice face."


    Gu Tong finished speaking and walked away.


    Leaving Lin Dong confused in the breeze.


    What did Gu Tong just say?


    He said his face... is nice?


    Lin Dong raised his hand, slowly touching his cheek, a chill creeping up his spine.


    This can’t be; does Gu Tong... have a thing for him?


    Impossible, right?


    Although he’s somewhat handsome, a decent-looking guy, he’s straight.


    Lin Dong rubbed his arms, feeling frightened, and distanced himself from Gu Tong further.


    On the other side, Lin Zhao took several deep breaths and finally decided to pat Chu Ge’s shoulder.


    Chu Ge turned around, seeing Lin Zhao standing behind him, asking puzzled, "Lin Zhao? What’s up? Anything you need?"


    Lin Zhao nodded, "Uh... Mr. Chu, I have something I’d like to talk to you about."


    Chu Ge pondered for a moment and nodded, "Let’s talk outside."