I'm an antique shop owner, so it's reasonable for me to know some magic

Chapter 504

Alice looked out the French windows and couldn't help but shake her head.

I never would have guessed that the boss had such a perverted hobby.

To consider a young girl's shame as a fine ingredient, he must have thought that this meal, paired with Theresa's blushing face, had a unique flavor.

As Alice pondered these thoughts, she couldn't help but worry about her future career.

It's one thing for the boss to have this quirk between himself and Theresa, but what if he brings it into the workplace...?

……

"This is inside the manor, and no one will come to visit casually. You don't need to worry about being seen like this by outsiders."

Su Fan slowly enjoyed his meal while explaining to Theresa.

"I feel I have received enough punishment."

The village girl, who had recovered a little, was finally able to stand up, but her petite body was still trembling from the waves of shame that washed over her.

"This is not punishment, it is compensation."

Su Fan picked up his chopsticks and corrected the other person's statement.

"Besides, you brought it up yourself."

The young man in front of me said something reasonable and well-founded.

After the intimate contact that day, he quickly fled due to confusion and shame.

Not only did she avoid him, but she also never contacted him proactively.

From Su Fan's perspective, this action was undoubtedly irresponsible.

They had just gotten closer, but now they're pushing each other away. Is this hot-and-cold behavior just playing with each other's feelings?

Theresa doesn't believe that the man should bear more responsibility in a relationship; a relationship requires the joint effort of both parties.

She launched a surprise attack on her own, and because she was too ashamed to admit it, she completely ignored Su Fan's feelings during the entire process, offering neither explanation nor taking any action.

Thinking of this, Theresa forced herself to sit back down in front of Su Fan, took a deep breath, and then spoke.

"I'm sorry, I failed to take responsibility properly, it's my fault."

……

"Take responsibility!!"

Alice's eyes nearly popped out of their sockets; for the first time in her life, she felt that her brain capacity was insufficient.

What responsibility should they take? For Theresa and Su Fan? Have they progressed to that point?

But it should be Su Fan who said that. Does that mean that Theresa, who looks pure and cute, is the one who is attacking, while the boss is actually the one who is passively receiving?
Are those two really that adventurous?

Alice finally calmed down a little, and the thousand words in her heart turned into a sigh.

This world is truly amazing.

……

Su Fan paused, a smile appearing on his lips.

He certainly knew what Theresa meant by responsibility.

The less-than-happy childhood experience gave the former an unusual sensitivity and delicacy, leading to self-reflection and the discovery of his own shortcomings.

Having lived in a monastery for a long time and being unskilled at interacting with people, she didn't know how to express her apology more naturally and subtly, and could only express it in this awkward and clumsy way.

However, that's enough.

"It's ok."

Su Fan scooped up a spoonful of soup and took a sip.

"Besides, I've already tasted the delicious food enhanced by magic, so this matter is long gone." Theresa recalled the embarrassing play from before and lowered her head slightly.

During this time, the bowl of beef noodles was already empty.

Su Fan stretched and gently waved his hand, and the dishes on the table fell into the dishwasher in the kitchen.

"Go out for a walk?"

Theresa was somewhat stunned when she heard Su Fan's suggestion.

"Your injury..."

"A walk after meals can help you live to ninety-nine. Having stayed here for so long, I occasionally need to go out for rehabilitation training."

"Okay, I'll go with you."

After a brief discussion, the two got up and walked towards the villa gate.

Just before leaving, Su Fan glanced at the floor-to-ceiling window.

A short while later, Alice appeared from the French windows, leaped to the second-floor balcony, and then went down the stairs to Su Fan's study where he kept his pills and talismans.

Unlike when she came, this time her movements were noticeably more exaggerated.

She was certain that Su Fan had discovered her long ago, and the reason he hadn't exposed her was probably because he was worried that Theresa was too sensitive to handle it.

Now that it's been exposed, there's no need to hide it anymore.

After taking enough Youth-Preserving Pills, Alice was about to leave when she caught a glimpse of the newspapers and magazines on the table.

Out of curiosity, Alice went back to the spot and carefully examined the general title above.

A Chinese-American exorcist has sparked a surge of interest in London's mystical arts, with experts suggesting this could be the second nationwide craze for the Orient since the publication of Marco Polo's Travels.

Where does the power of the extraordinary individual who slays a demon with a single sword come from?

A master of mysticism from Hong Kong has visited London to unveil the mysteries of extraordinary power, allowing you too to possess the power to change the world!

[The golden giant sword that stretches across the sky—its true origin is actually the "qi" produced by human respiration?]

It must be said that compared to proper newspapers, the headlines of these unorthodox magazines are far more sensational and eye-catching.

Even knowing that most of it is exaggerated, I still can't help but take another look at the article.

As expected, apart from its catchy title, the article contained virtually no substantive content.

Basically, it's just repeating the same thing over and over again, or just recounting Su Fan's experience of killing monsters and then making silly remarks like "Does the fact that individual power is above the collective mean that individual will is above the law?"

With the example of those ungrateful and scheming police officers in the police station, Alice simply couldn't stand it.

She was worried that she would upset herself.

However, it seems that the so-called Hong Kong master's visit to Britain is indeed true.

There are pictures and truth.

The accompanying photo shows a man in a Taoist robe shaking hands with a high-ranking official in a suit, his smile serene and exuding an air of superiority.

It could be said that, compared to Su Fan, this person looks more like a Taoist practitioner.

Hong Kong?
Alice's mind was filled with a lot of information about this place.

In the past, it was governed by the British government, and even now that it has returned to the UK, the people living there still have an extraordinary longing for Britain, even more so than for the United States.

Is Su Fan starting to care about public opinion?
No, that's not right.

Alice shook her head, immediately dismissing the absurd conjecture that had suddenly surfaced.

Her gaze fell on the man dressed as a Taoist priest in the accompanying picture.

Perhaps he became interested in the Taoist priest from that place.

(End of this chapter)