Zu An was taken aback by her sudden change of expression. “What is it?”

Qiu Honglei hesitated a little before saying, “Ah Zu, do you really plan to spend your entire life in the Chu clan?”

Zu An chuckled. “My gut isn’t all that great, so I’ll probably have to eat soft rice my entire life.”[1]

Qiu Honglei sighed. “Young master is such a talented person. Why do you put yourself down like this? Besides, even if you want to mooch, there are more options out there than just the Chu clan.”

Zu An couldn’t help but laugh. “Then can I mooch off of you?”

A perfect blush spread across Qiu Honglei’s cheeks. “You are welcome to, anytime.”

Zu An sighed. “I fear that I am quite the greedy person, though. I want to mooch off everyone if I can.”

Qiu Honglei was stunned for a moment, then lamented, “I really don’t know anyone else who can make such dirty thoughts sound so righteous.”

Zu An said, “I guess I’m just more...