Bai Zhi blinked slightly and lowered her voice, saying, "You can't beat me, so I'll let you win. Afterwards, you'll have to say a few good words for me in front of the Divine Child."
Wen Rong frowned, his face full of suspicion, and asked, "Why?"
Bai Zhi put her hands on her hips and said loudly, "Oh dear, can't you see that? I admire the Divine Son Xunran!"
Without even thinking, Wen Rong decisively shook her head and refused, saying, "Dream on!"
Bai Zhi's eyes widened suddenly, and she leaned back slightly, exclaiming, "You can say things like that?"
After saying that, she stroked her chin and muttered to herself, "That's right, if my brother looked like the Divine Child, I'd sleep with him even if he were my own brother, hehe!"
Wen Rong was stunned by her words, standing there dumbfounded, her mouth slightly open, unable to close it for a long time.
Bai Zhi waved her hands casually and said with a grin, "Alright, alright, but you must remember to put in a good word for me!"
After saying that, she skipped around and went off the stage, humming a tuneless little tune.
Her voice was clear and loud, instantly drawing everyone's attention.
The Bai Clan members stood aside, already accustomed to her behavior, each with a calm expression and no reaction.
The Nan Clan members were stunned, their eyes wide and their mouths agape, as if they could fit an egg in them.
One of them stammered, "This... this is so bold!"
"Can I win over the divine child this way?"
"It feels like there's a sliver of hope."
Some even eagerly asked, "Really? Can I try it too?"
Grandstand
Nan Xiao's lips curled up, and he said with a hint of teasing, "This disciple is quite... capable."
Bai Wanying gently flicked her sleeve and nodded slightly in response, "The entire Bai Clan knows that she admires Ran'er. With her personality, she simply can't hide it."
After a brief pause, she continued slowly, "She collected many portraits of Ran'er, and even the pipa has Ran'er's image engraved on it."
Upon hearing this, Nan Xiao turned his head with interest to look at the pipa that Bai Zhi was holding. He narrowed his eyes, examined it carefully, and couldn't help but laugh, "That's really true. I didn't notice it before."
As they were talking, Bai Zhi suddenly looked up at them.
Noticing Nan Xunran's gaze on her, she grinned, revealing a row of white teeth, and exaggeratedly waved her pipa in the air a few times.
The competition had just ended, and the clamor still lingered in the air, its echoes reverberating throughout the dojo.
Nan Xunran leaped down from the stands, like a startled swan, and landed steadily.
Upon seeing him, Wen Rong and Nan Luoning rushed to his side and called out in unison, "Brother!"
Nan Xunran's expression was indifferent as she responded softly, "Mm."
Wen Rong caught a glimpse of Bai Zhi rushing towards them out of the corner of his eye. He panicked and instinctively spread his arms, trying to block Nan Xunran.
But this was clearly to no avail. Bai Zhi rushed forward, her steps so fast they stirred up a breeze, and called out, "Divine Son Xunran."
Nan Xunran nodded slightly upon hearing this.
Bai Zhi looked at him and asked directly, "Do I have a chance to win your favor?"
Wen Rong and Nan Luoning both blurted out almost simultaneously, "Impossible."
Bai Zhi's eyes widened. "You two..." She paused, her voice softening, "... Never mind, I was hoping they could put in a good word for me."
After saying that, she suddenly raised her eyes, looked intently at Nan Xunran, and abruptly reached out and grabbed Nan Xunran's slender, jade-like hand.
Then he placed his hand on Nan Xunran's hand, making a soft "pop" sound, and then excitedly shouted, "Wuhu!"
Bai Zhi secretly regretted it: If she had known this would happen, she shouldn't have applied that lip rouge. If she hadn't been afraid of getting it on the divine child's hands, she could have directly contacted the divine child.
Nan Xunran was slightly taken aback, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes. She then subtly withdrew her hand, her movements elegant yet somewhat aloof.
Seeing this, Nan Luoning quickly took his hand, took out a plain handkerchief, and carefully wiped it.
Her gaze was piercing, fixed intently on Bai Zhi, as if she wanted to poke holes in her with her eyes.
Seeing this, Bai Zhi pouted, crossed her arms, and said nonchalantly, "What are you doing? Are you jealous of me?"
Nan Luoning stomped her feet in anger, her fair face contorted with rage, while Wen Rong glared at her angrily, unable to utter a word for a long time.
Seeing this, Bai Zhi quickly waved her hand and said, "Okay, okay, don't be angry, don't be angry."
Then, she winked playfully at Nan Xunran, her eyes seemingly hooked, and said sweetly, "I'm leaving now, Divine Son Xunran, please remember me!"
Nan Xunran's expression was as cold as frost, and his face remained completely expressionless.
Bai Zhi wasn't sad at all. She turned around gracefully, her skirt fluttering, and walked towards where the Bai Clan members were.
The Bai Clan disciples all gave her a thumbs up, praising, "Senior Sister Bai Zhi, you're amazing!"
Bai Zhi tilted her head back and smiled, saying leisurely, "Only with courage can one have a chance to obtain it, do you understand?"