Fang Chuning also didn't understand why he tolerated Xie Jue living next to him. With so many empty rooms at Lu Liu Villa, it was odd to choose the one next door to him. When asked, Xie Jue claimed he was uncomfortable around women and preferred to stay away from them, since the guest rooms were close to the maidens' quarters. Fang Chuning had ulterior motives; he wanted to obtain the second jar of Daughter's Red. After a moment's thought, he allowed him to stay. Claiming to be penniless was clearly a lie, as Fang Chuning didn't believe Xie Jue was truly destitute. Despite Xie Jue's otherworldly demeanor, Fang Chuning instinctively felt he was lying.
"If you're really penniless, you can pawn the Jade Pendant around your waist. I like it very much, you can pawn it to me," Fang Chuning suggested. The pendant was indeed eye-catching with its rich green hue, worth a fortune, enough to buy a mansion.
