"Cousin Xiao Yu, Mentor Ruolin, let's go inside first."
Gu Xun'er brushed a strand of black hair from her forehead and spoke in a soft voice.
Being surrounded and teased by so many people was really more than she could handle.
"Alright, then let's go in first."
Xiao Yu snapped back to her senses as well, her gaze faintly resentful. She had never expected her cousin to seize the opportunity she had left open.
Who would have thought that the two of them would fall for each other after just one meeting?
What a twist of fate. This had originally been an opportunity she had prepared for herself, yet Gu Xun'er had beaten her to it. The bitterness was beyond words.
Lu Yunxiao nodded and followed Xiao Yu and the others into the Xiao Clan.
The Xiao Clan's hospitality was beyond reproach—thorough and attentive. As the guest of honor, Lu Yunxiao met several of the Xiao Clan's Elders and became acquainted with them.
After dinner, Lu Yunxiao returned to his room under Gu Xun'er's guidance.
"Xun'er, would you like to come in and chat?" Lu Yunxiao leaned against the room door, a faint smile on his face.
Gu Xun'er hesitated for a moment before shaking her head. "Brother Yunxiao, you've been exhausted from your journey today. Xun'er won't disturb your rest. Tomorrow, Xun'er will take you around Wu Tan City properly."
She wanted to spend a little more time with Lu Yunxiao, but considering that he had traveled all the way here today, she thought it would be better to let him rest well for the night and recover his energy.
"Alright, see you tomorrow."
"See you tomorrow."
Gu Xun'er revealed a sweet smile, gave Lu Yunxiao one reluctant look, and slowly walked away on light steps.
Lu Yunxiao watched