"Master, you're jesting."
Chen Jie felt somewhat embarrassed by Doctor Bai's words, to which Doctor Bai said, "What's there to be embarrassed about? Establishing prestige in the Jianghu is a good thing. Your master is happy for you!"
Bai Wenjing and Wu Zhong followed suit, speaking with Chen Jie.
Unable to join the conversation, Aunt Bai said, "Jiu Si, you guys go ahead and chat. I'll go prepare the bedding."
Doctor Bai said, "Lay out my room. I want to have a long talk with my disciple tonight, to discuss the happenings in the county."
Upon hearing this, Chen Jie said, "Master, we can chat another time. I can't stay overnight here today."
"Ah, why not?"
Doctor Bai asked.
"Master, I'm a fugitive right now. Staying here would bring disaster!"
"What disaster? I'm not afraid. Just stay here tonight; it'll be fine."
Doctor Bai was displeased. After returning home, not even staying for one night, was that acceptable?
