Xiao Qingyu lamented, "That’s just natural beauty, unlike me. I’ve been working for some heartless person lately, staying up all night and ruining my skin. Look..."
"Not at all, it’s really smooth! Right, Junior Sister Jiang?" Ji Zidian replied.
Jiang Ling’er also leaned in. "Yeah, it’s so white and tender, like tofu. Can I touch it?"
Xiao Qingyu then glanced at Mo Wuwei, who was standing a few steps away looking somewhat helpless, and said, "If we’re talking about a bare-faced beauty that rivals a Heavenly Immortal, it has to be our Junior Sister Mo... Don’t be fooled by her not wearing makeup; her looks are absolutely stunning!"
Mo Wuwei hadn’t expected the conversation to turn to her. You see, in the past, whenever her sect sisters discussed such topics, she was never able to join in, which left her momentarily stunned.
When Jiang Ling’er and Ji Zidian heard Xiao Qingyu’s words, they both pounced on Mo Wuwei, groping and prodding her all over.
"Wow... It’s true..."
"Junior Sister Mo, we had no idea! You’ve been hiding them so well!"
Mo Wuwei’s face turned beet red. "Don’t... mess around!"
And just like that, Mo Wuwei was pulled into their lively chat.
Seeing the once-awkward atmosphere instantly become harmonious, Wang Xiu discreetly approached Xiao Qingyu and gave her a thumbs-up. "Impressive, Senior Sister!"
Xiao Qingyu snorted proudly and sent him a voice transmission, "Just be glad we didn’t ruin your little rendezvous!"
Wang Xiu looked awkward. "What are you talking about, Senior Sister? This is all just a misunderstanding!"
Xiao Qingyu shot him a look. "Do you think I’m as easy to fool as those two girls? Come clean. When did you manage to win over our Junior Sister Ji?"
With an innocent expression, Wang Xiu replied, "You’ve wronged me, Senior Sister! I swear, nothing of the sort happened!"
Xiao Qingyu huffed, "As if I’d believe you! Men! Not a single one of you is any good!"
With that, she turned her head, rose to her feet, and smiled at the other women. "Let’s go, ladies. Let’s see what we can whip up for dinner!"
Wang Xiu stood up. "I’ll join you!"
"In your dreams," Xiao Qingyu rebuked sweetly. "There are four beautiful women here. Why would we need you hanging around?"
Jiang Ling’er pouted. "Exactly!"
Ji Zidian, still feeling shy, didn’t dare to look at Wang Xiu and chimed in with a giggle, "Senior Sister Xiao is right."
Even the usually quiet and gentle Mo Wuwei seemed to have been led astray, as she nodded in agreement.
The laughing women then went out into the courtyard.
Wang Xiu watched them go, shaking his head with a wry smile.
Oh well. I’ll just lie down and wait to be fed!
As night fell and the sky filled with stars, Li Zuoyue and his companions finally arrived. They were accompanied by the three brothers: Li Longji, Li Longyou, and Li Longhao.
Wang Xiu smiled and stood up. "Senior Brother Li! Senior Brothers! You’re here. Please, have a seat!"
Just as Li Zuoyue entered the courtyard and was about to speak, he caught sight of Xiao Qingyu and the others busily chatting and laughing. He froze, dumbfounded.
"Fuck what?" Li Longhao peeked his head out from behind him, his eyes immediately widening. "Fuck!"
Li Longyou exclaimed, "Fuck!"
"Huh?" Li Longji muttered. "I must still be dreaming. Should I go back to sleep?"
Xiao Qingyu, Ji Zidian, Mo Wuwei... They weren’t just treated like goddesses within the various branches of the Sanqing Immortal Sect; they also held prestigious spots on the Nanzhou Hundred Flowers Ranking. They had countless admirers, yet here they all were, gathered in one place! This wasn’t something you could even dream of!
Li Zuoyue looked at Wang Xiu strangely. "Junior Brother Wang Xiu, are these... the fellow sect members you mentioned?"
Wang Xiu nodded. "Yup!"
Li Zuoyue stood there in a daze for a long moment before giving him a sincere, envious thumbs-up. "You’re really something else... All four of these senior and junior sisters are one-in-a-million beauties, and you’ve managed to snag them all by yourself!"
Wang Xiu looked chagrined. "What are you talking about, Senior Brother? Snagging? We’re just having a normal meal together!"
Li Zuoyue gave him a knowing look. "No need to explain. Why put on an act with me, your brother? Even if it’s just a meal, do you think just anyone could invite them? It’s hard enough to get one of them to agree to a private dinner... Especially Junior Sister Mo from the Manipulation Sect. She’s a recluse, and even I’ve only ever caught a glimpse of her from afar on a rare occasion... And you managed to win her over? Your reach is impressive! The fact that you could bring them all here together shows some serious skill! I never expected you had such profound mastery in the art of capturing hearts!"
Wang Xiu didn’t know whether to laugh or cry.
What in the world is he talking about?
But before he could speak, Li Zuoyue quickly pulled him aside and whispered, "Junior Brother, since you’re so good at this, I have a favor to ask of you!"
Wang Xiu frowned slightly. "What is it?"
A bashful expression appeared on Li Zuoyue’s face. "Well, to be honest, I’ve been single for twenty years. I want to find a partner, but I’ve never had any success. Can you... teach me?"
Wang Xiu was baffled. "???"
He replied in a puzzled tone, "Senior Brother, you’re the chief of the Sword Sect, the Timely Sword Monarch ranked seventeenth on the Golden Core Ranking. You’re handsome and suave. How could you possibly have trouble finding a partner?" The rıghtful source is 𝕟𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕝✶𝓯𝓲𝓻𝓮✶𝓷𝓮𝓽
"That’s what I don’t get either!" Li Zuoyue said. "I have a feeling there’s something wrong with my approach, so I came to get some pointers from you..."
"Uh..." Wang Xiu chose his words carefully. "Actually, I don’t really understand it myself. But generally speaking, if you want to pursue a girl, you have to be polite. You can’t be rude; first impressions are very important!"
Li Zuoyue scratched his head. "I think I’m quite polite! I bow the moment I see them! Isn’t that polite enough? But every time, they just turn around and run!"
Wang Xiu was speechless. "..."
Just then, someone patted their shoulders, and a head popped out between them. "What are you two junior brothers talking about?"
Wang Xiu turned and came face-to-face with someone with two dark circles under their eyes. "Senior Brother Huang, you’re here?"