When a Woman Pursues a Man, It's Only a Veil Away

"Relying solely on one's own efforts?"

Upon hearing Dragon Lord's words, Snake Granny shook her head and said, "Old man, don't you know what kind of person Yiran is? She's extremely introverted and shy; how could she possibly have the courage to actively pursue Zhou Chen?"

"That's where your advice will come in, old woman."

Dragon Lord Meng Shu chuckled and looked at the Snake Granny, saying, "Old woman, take some time to talk to Yi Ran about this. After all, if she can successfully be with Zhou Chen, it will not only fulfill her own wish, but also greatly benefit my Meng Family."

After a pause, Dragon Lord thought to himself, "If we had the help of the Purple Micro Palace, perhaps in the future our Meng Family could become one of the new Seven Great Sects."

Upon hearing this, the Snake Granny's breathing became somewhat heavy.

The titles and status of these Seven Great Sects — the Upper Three Sects Lower Four Sects —have always been the goals pursued by the vast majority of Soul Master families on the Douluo Continent.

Once the granddaughter and Zhou Chen get married, the Meng Family can use the names of the Purple Micro Palace and Xuanyuan Family to expand their influence and gather cultivation resources. They might even have the opportunity to kick out one of the Seven Great Sects and become the new top sect.

The Heaven Dou Empire is only able to challenge the Spirit Hall because of the reputation and prestige of the Purple Micro Palace.

Thinking of this, the Snake Granny said excitedly, "Don't bother making time, I'll go talk to Yiran right now. That girl cultivates her Soul Power for an hour every night before she rests. I guess she's probably still awake."

As she spoke, the Snake Granny immediately got up, opened the door, and walked toward the other room where her granddaughter lived.

Although the couple and their granddaughter Meng Yiran lived in the same palace, they did not share a room.

Meanwhile, in another bedroom, Meng Yiran was wearing pajamas, lying on the bed without any regard for her image, her long, slender legs sticking out behind her and swinging back and forth, while she occasionally let out bursts of silly, bell-like laughter.

It's clear she's in a good mood.

Meng Yiran was so happy because she held a purple token engraved with seven stars in her hand.

This is a gift from Zhou Chen, said to be called the Big Dipper Token.

According to Zhou Chen, with this token, she could make a reasonable request to the Purple Micro Palace when needed.

Meng Yiran wasn't concerned about what requests she could make to the Purple Micro Palace; what she cared about was that Zhou Chen had actually given her a gift.

Gifts given by boys to girls have always represented affection.

This made Meng Yiran's imagination run wild. She felt that Zhou Chen must want to pursue her, or at least have feelings for her.

Otherwise, why would you give a gift to her instead of someone else?

The thought that such an unparalleled young man had feelings for her almost melted Meng Yiran's heart.

What she didn't know was that Zhou Chen, this kind of playboy who casts a wide net and focuses on cultivating key players, would give every beautiful girl he saw who was worth his attention a Big Dipper Token as a gift.

Not only did she have the Big Dipper Token, but Zhang Luo Shen of the Silver Moon Family, even her aunt Zhang Ling Yun Zhang Luo Shen, and her sister-in-law Yu Tianling, all received gifts from Zhou Chen!

Just then, the door was suddenly pushed open, startling Meng Yiran so much that she rolled out of bed.

Could it be Zhou Chen?

However, upon closer inspection, Meng Yiran realized that it was actually her grandmother, Serpent Lady Chao Tianxiang.

This disappointed her a little. She had thought Zhou Chen wanted to meet her secretly tonight.

"Grandma, what brings you here? Is something the matter?"

Meng Yiran said with some surprise.

"What, can't I come see you if there's nothing wrong?"

The Snake Granny walked into the room with a smile and sat down on the edge of Meng Yiran's bed.

As soon as she sat down, the Snake Granny spotted the purple Seven-Star Token in Meng Yiran's hand, which she hadn't had time to hide.

"This is..."

I can't believe it Snake Granny asked.

"This is... a gift from Zhou Chen."

When pressed by her grandmother, Meng Yiran could only explain in a low voice.

"Oh my, it seems our family still has a lot of charm, actually managing to get the dignified Palace Master of Purple Micro Palace to give us a gift."

The Snake Granny chuckled wickedly, and her initial worries vanished instantly.

Since Zhou Chen is willing, the marriage between his granddaughter and him is already half successful.

"Grandma, please don't talk nonsense. This is the first time I've met Palace Master Zhou."

Upon hearing the Snake Granny's words, Meng Yiran immediately blushed and retorted.

"Giving a gift on the first meeting? Girl, do you think Zhou Chen is in love at first sight, or just lustful?"

The Snake Granny smiled broadly, which made her wrinkles appear even more pronounced.

Upon hearing this, Meng Yiran immediately blushed, lowered her head, and was too embarrassed to look up at her grandmother.

"Alright, alright, I won't joke with you anymore."

The Snake Granny chuckled as she glanced at her shy granddaughter, then her expression turned serious. "Girl," she said, "Grandma wants to ask you something honestly: do you like Zhou Chen?"

Upon hearing this, Meng Yiran even more shy. She lay down on the bed, covering her pretty face with the quilt, like an ostrich burying its head in the sand, not daring to show her face at all.

Seeing her granddaughter's expression, the Snake Granny didn't lose her patience. Instead, she asked again in a serious tone, "Yiran, just tell Grandma that you like Zhou Chen, right?"

"Mmm..."

After a long silence, Meng Yiran, who had buried her head in the brocade quilt, finally hummed in agreement.

"If you like it, that's good."

The Snake Granny smiled, pulled back the blanket, and hugged her granddaughter, saying with a smile, "Girl, your grandfather and I also think that Zhou Chen is a good match for you, and the best candidate for our Meng Family's grandson-in-law."

"Real?"

Hearing her grandmother agree, Meng Yiran sat up in surprise.

What she feared most was her grandparents' opposition.

After all, Zhou Chen already has Princess Xue Ke and Yu Tianmeng. Even if she marries into the family, she will only be a concubine. How could a prestigious family like the Meng Family, which values reputation, possibly agree to its eldest daughter becoming someone else's concubine?

"Of course it's true."

The Snake Granny nodded and said kindly, "Zhou Chen is top-notch in terms of appearance, strength, background, and origin. Such a man is hard to come by. Marrying him won't be a mistreatment for you."

"Grandma, you're so kind."

Overjoyed, Meng Yiran hugged the Snake Granny tightly and buried her head deeply in her grandmother's arms.

"Yiran, now is not the time to be happy. We would love for you to marry Zhou Chen, but he might not be willing to marry you!"

The Snake Granny seized the opportunity to offer a reminder.

"That can't be right. He gave me a gift. He must like me too."

Upon hearing this, Meng Yiran was also somewhat surprised and uncertain.

"Still, you're still too young."

The Snake Granny sighed and said in a deliberately profound tone, "A perfect man like Zhou Chen has countless girls eyeing him. If you're not careful, he'll be snatched away by another woman and then completely forget about you."

"Then... what should I do?!"

Meng Yiran panicked a little.

"It's simple, a woman pursuing a man is like piercing a thin veil!"