Then... Is She Pretty?

Lovers in the world will eventually become siblings.

Jiang Lin Jiang Lin had once used this phrase to hurl curses on Valentine's Day, but a day ago, he suddenly came up with a solution and realized that the phrase was actually quite effective.

From a young age, Lotus longed for "love and care".

This is normal, after all, Lianhua was a courtesan, and she lacked love and security from a young age.

Therefore, Jiang Lin felt that when he redeemed Lianhua, all her actions were a manifestation of her lack of security.

Because she had been redeemed, in Lianhua's subconscious, she was his possession, and he would have to protect her from now on.

Lotus was also afraid, afraid that this protection would disappear.

Although Spring Breeze Pavilion was indeed a sanctuary for Lotus, Lotus also knew that staying in the Spring Breeze Pavilion was not a long-term solution, and that one day her beauty would fade.

Moreover, Lianhua was a traditional woman who hoped to find a good family to entrust her life to. Although a courtesan could not be First Wife, being a concubine would be fine.

After that, I came on my own.

Because of his handsome appearance, refined manners, and wealthy and powerful image—in short, a "tall, rich, and handsome" man—Lianhua had the illusion that "I could entrust my life to this person."

After all, which young girl doesn't dream of love?

So, under Jiang Lin's domineering CEO aura of "I want your Indentured Contract," the gentle-natured Lianhua agreed.

After agreeing, Lotus felt even more insecure.

Because of the loss of the Spring Breeze Pavilion, Jiang Lin is Lianhua's refuge; in other words, only Jiang Lin can give Lianhua a sense of security.

Therefore, Lianhua would think about what to do to win Jiang Lin's favor and love, and to demonstrate her self-worth, as long as Jiang Lin didn't abandon her.

Gradually, this insecurity and dependence, along with Jiang Lin's handsome and refined image, led Lianhua to develop misplaced "love."

Therefore, Jiang Lin wanted to transform this affection into a brother-sister relationship!

The bond between siblings is often much stronger than a vague and elusive romantic love.

After learning from Aunt Wang about the seven black birthmarks and other marks on Lianhua's legs, and after conspiring with Aunt Wang, Jiang Lin went to deceive Lianhua.

With his award-winning performance, Jiang Lin believed that Lianhua would be moved by his sincerity and eventually recognize him as her brother...

And this was Jiang Lin's series of plans for the Spring Breeze Pavilion...

But... to Jiang Lin's surprise, he lost because of a scar on his shoulder!

"Am I really too inexperienced? Or is Lotus a veteran...?"

If Jiang Lin Jiang Lin had to choose, he would definitely prefer the latter.

Sitting in the courtyard, looking at the lotus flowers that remained secluded, Jiang Lin felt quite melancholy.

Why don't we just let Wu Ke come by himself?

But she had already promised Wu Ke to help her bring the lotus back; how could she go back on her word?

Sigh... In the end, it's because I'm too handsome...

"Lotus flower..."

Jiang Lin scratched his head, walked up to the Bamboo House, and knocked on Lianhua's door.

As expected, there was no response from inside the room...

However, Jiang Lin knew that the other party was definitely listening.

Whatever, I'm laying it all out... If it really doesn't work out, then I've done my best.

"Lotus, actually, you've misunderstood me all along. I'm not a Confucian scholar. Although I received Nine-Year Compulsory Education and went through three years of college entrance exams and five years of mock exams, the truth is, I'm a member of a Demon Sect sect..."

"I'm not married, I'm still single. I admit Lotus is indeed beautiful, has a good personality, and is gentle and considerate, but I really don't like Lotus... Besides, I already have a daughter, although she's not my biological child..."

Wait! Lotus, don't misunderstand, I wasn't cuckolded.

My main purpose in coming here is to resolve the incident in Donglin City, and also to find a person named Lianhua at the request of a friend.

Then I went to the Spring Breeze Pavilion and met Lotus.

My friend's name is Wu Ke. Lotus, don't worry, although Wu Ke is usually quite lewd, and I've told him many times not to squat on the street corner looking at girls, he just won't listen, but he's still a very good person.

I think it's very likely that Lotus knows Wu Ke, and this redemption was something I did on Wu Ke's behalf.

If Lotus doesn't mind and trusts me, I'd like to take Lotus to the Sun Moon Sect, just for a brief glimpse. Then, if Lotus wants to stay in the Sun Moon Sect or return to the Spring Breeze Pavilion, that's fine with me..."

With a loud clang.

Before Jiang Lin could finish speaking, the door opened, and Lianhua stood in front of Jiang Lin with her head down.

"Lotus?"

Lotus blushed slightly, her teeth gently biting her lower lip, which was painted a pale red. As if she had made a great decision, Lotus raised her head and looked directly at Jiang Lin:

Why are you telling me all this?

Because I am honest!

Is everything you just said true?

"Um?"

"That's exactly what you just said! You didn't lie to me at all!"

"No! It's all from the heart! I, Jiang Lin, express my sincere feelings with the Daoist heart!"

"You really don't like me?"

"Um... to be honest... Lotus, we're really not a good match. It's not that Lotus isn't good enough, it's that I'm not worthy of Lotus!"

"..."

Lotus remained silent for a moment, but it was clear that her face no longer held the heaviness, disappointment, or forced smile of the past.

Jiang Lin's guess was correct.

For Lianhua, being a courtesan meant she indeed lacked a sense of security.

Especially after Jiang Lin redeemed Lianhua from her servitude.

If Spring Breeze Pavilion was Lianhua's safe haven, then Jiang Lin became that safe haven. Lianhua feared that Jiang Lin would abandon her.

Even when Jiang Lin said he was her brother, Lianhua felt a moment of surprise and anticipation.

Especially what he just said to himself.

Lotus didn't believe he was lying to her; she genuinely wanted her to make a choice and truly respected her.

For a woman in the secular world, this kind of respect is extremely rare...

Looking at Jiang Lin, Lianhua gently loosened her skirt with her slender hand. "What if Lianhua still doesn't want to go back with Young Master Jiang?"

"Uh... then I guess I'll have to go back to the Sun Moon Sect first... and wait for Wu Ke to come and see Lotus in person. That's all I can do."

"Young Master, why don't you just knock me out and take me back? After all, Lotus's Indentured Contract is with you, and you're a cultivator, so it's perfectly reasonable for you to do so. Even Lotus doesn't think she can blame you."

"No, no."

Jiang Lin quickly waved his hand, speaking with righteous indignation.

"Although it's exciting to do this, I, Jiang Lin, have principles!"

[Holy crap! There was that trick too! Yeah, why didn't I think of something so simple? Lotus's right.]

"Lotus."

Jiang Lin bowed and clasped his hands, deciding that he should first try to reason with them and then resort to kidnapping.

"I earnestly request that Lotus come to the Sun Moon Sect once. My friend may be a bit irrational, but I believe that Lotus is very important to him, and he is very important to Lotus."

Looking at Jiang Lin bending over, Lianhua gently bit her red lips, her expression shifting. After a long while, Lianhua slowly spoke:

"Lotus is willing to go back with Young Master Jiang."

"Real?!"

Jiang Lin felt like crying for a moment. Had this girl really come to understand him?

"Really! But Lotus has one condition!"

"Please speak, Lotus!"

"If Lotus doesn't know that Young Master Wu, Lotus hopes to serve him."

"Lotus... Actually, I don't need anyone to serve me, but I could hire Lotus to come to our Twin Pearl Peak. If my master agrees, Lotus could even become my fellow disciple."

"Of course, if Miss Lotus wants to live in the Sun Moon Sect, I can help you. Don't let the fact that we're Demon Sect sect fool you; the people in our Sun Moon Sect are incredibly kind, have amazing sweet tongues, and are all very talented."

"If that's the case..."

Her slender hands gripped the hem of her skirt tightly as she listened to Jiang Lin's words earnestly.

"Then Lotus went with the young master."

"However, Lotus has one more question."

"Please."

"Young Master Jiang... is Young Master Young Master Jiang's master... a woman?"

"Yes, that's right."

"Is she... is she pretty?"

"???"

I feel like I haven't been in the right frame of mind lately. I've been thinking about it and asked some senior writers, and they all advised me to keep writing, especially when I'm stuck in a rut!

Xianyu wholeheartedly agrees. Only by constantly writing and reading can one improve. Xianyu has decided to resume three updates a day tomorrow!

Baldness makes you stronger!