A Daring Wan Qingyun

Jiang Junyi carried the groceries, looking a bit confused as he walked toward Wan Qingyun, leaning down slightly.

"What's wrong?"

But Wan Qingyun reached out, grabbed his chin, and gently pulled him closer.

A light, fleeting kiss, like a dragonfly skimming the water.

Jiang Junyi felt a soft touch, then it was gone.

"N-nothing..."

Wan Qingyun quickly turned away, unable to face him, her face already flushed crimson.

Such a bold move was incredibly brave for her.

Jiang Junyi stood frozen, dazed, only touching his lips after a long moment.

I... got kissed?

Realizing what had happened, a grin slowly spread across his face, and he noticed the red creeping down Wan Qingyun's neck.

"Hehehe!" He let out a couple of silly laughs, then bounced off toward the kitchen. "I'll go cook~ Hang tight, Qingyun baby~"

Hearing his lighthearted tone, Wan Qingyun's lips curled up slightly too. She touched her own lips.

So... this counts as a response, right?

In the kitchen, Jiang Junyi felt bursting with energy, wielding the knife with elegant flourishes and tossing ingredients into the pan with grace.

Ding! Critical hit! Critical hit! Critical hit! The host's series of actions are just too, too pure!

Congratulations! Your pure love target has taken the initiative to kiss you. Pure Love Points +5200!

If heaven had not given you Jiang Junyi, pure love would have languished in eternal night!

Current Pure Love Points: 6454

An absurdly high number. Jiang Junyi had no idea how he'd ever spend it all.

Basking in the system's praise, his grin grew even wider.

This system had some sense, at least—it knew not to interrupt at a moment like that.

"Easy peasy~"

Come on, who could be purer than me?

Jiang Junyi hopped around the kitchen, his heart leaping with joy. At the same time, he felt the True Qi inside him surging wildly.

Who knew that cheap roadside-stall knockoff technique would actually work?

If that's the case, bring it on!

In the small courtyard, Uncle Wu crouched in a corner, frantically scribbling in his notebook—I am a sinner, I am a sinner, I am a sinner ×1000.

In some dark space, Mo Jie also crouched in a corner, writing furiously—How dare you! How dare you! How dare you! ×1000.

Meanwhile, at Su Corporation.

Unlike the sweet atmosphere between Jiang Junyi and Wan Qingyun, the pressure here was suffocating.

A woman in a uniform, heels clicking, her face cold as frost, sat at the head of the conference room. A handsome man stood behind her.

It was Su Ling and Lin Xiu.

She parted her lips, but her words were icy: "Have you found the perpetrator?"

Everyone in the room hung their heads.

"Slap!"

Su Ling slammed the table. "We're about to cooperate with the Jiang Family! With something like this happening at such a critical moment, what will the Jiang Family think?!"

"Whoever caused this mess, deal with it immediately!"

"Dismissed!"

The crowd scrambled out, not daring to stay a second longer.

She never imagined the retaliation came from Wan Qingyun. In her eyes, the Wan Family didn't have the strength to pull off an attack like this.

After everyone left, Su Ling leaned back in her chair, rubbing her temples. "How's Su Luo?"

"Him? Lying in a hospital bed, still screaming about making the Wan Family pay." Lin Xiu walked behind Su Ling and began massaging her shoulders and neck.

"He can't run wild anymore for now. The cooperation with the Jiang Family is crucial." Su Ling tapped the table.

"But your brother was crippled by the Jiang Family's young master." Lin Xiu shrugged. "You can swallow that?"

Su Ling was silent for a moment. "The Jiang Family... isn't something I can shake yet."

A flicker of disdain passed through Lin Xiu's eyes.

What bullshit Jiang Family—just a bit more money. If I wanted to, there'd be no Jiang Family left.

It's just that the three-year period isn't up yet, and I can't draw too much power from Dragon King Hall.

Three more months...

"Don't worry, Wife, I'm here." Lin Xiu said with a cheeky grin.

Su Ling frowned. "I told you, don't call me that."

Lin Xiu shrugged. "There's no one else around."

"Besides, I haven't agreed to fulfill that engagement yet." Su Ling brushed Lin Xiu's hand away, stood up, and walked toward her office.

"Fine, fine." A flicker of ruthlessness flashed in Lin Xiu's eyes as he followed in small steps.

Once you realize the power of my Dragon King Hall, don't come begging me!

Over here.

Jiang Junyi had already finished cooking. He picked up a piece of braised beef and fed it toward Wan Qingyun. "Here, Qingyun baby, ah~"

Wan Qingyun opened her mouth, caught between helplessness and amusement.

She wanted to refuse, but Jiang Junyi had an excuse for every dish—"Each dish's first bite has to be fed by me! It's called ritual!"—and he used it to strong-arm her into it.

Wan Qingyun couldn't win against Jiang Junyi, so she could only accept with a slight flush of embarrassment.

At least it was lunch, and no one was home.

The only one around, Uncle Wu, had thought it over and decided he'd only show up when the Young Master called!

After the meal, Jiang Junyi thought the weather outside was nice and suggested, "Qingyun, want to go for a walk?"

Wan Qingyun paused. For a long time, she'd stayed indoors, rarely going out.

But now...

"Okay."

Jiang Junyi smiled softly and pushed Wan Qingyun out of the small villa.

It was actually quite close to Qing River in Jiang City, and many people came here to stroll.

Jiang Junyi pushed Wan Qingyun along the riverside path. A gentle breeze blew, making it all feel wonderfully pleasant.

Wan Qingyun felt the weather was especially nice today. Was it really because of the weather, or because he was by her side?

"You know, this river is called Qing River." Jiang Junyi spoke up, starting a conversation.

"I know. Jiang City developed because of this river," Wan Qingyun replied.

But Jiang Junyi just chuckled. "No, no. What I mean is, 'Qing' is your 'Qing,' and 'Jiang' is my 'Jiang.' It flows just to witness our love."

Wan Qingyun's face flushed pink. She spat lightly, "Smooth talker. That river was flowing long before we were born."

"All those years of flowing were just for today~"

"Cheeky."

The two laughed softly, walking quietly along the riverbank.

She had to admit, this walk settled Wan Qingyun's mind completely.

Just then, a commotion ahead caught their attention.

"What's happening?" Wan Qingyun asked.

"Not sure. Let me see."

Jiang Junyi looked into the distance and spotted a few thugs surrounding a frail young girl.

Even though something was going on, Jiang Junyi didn't stop pushing Wan Qingyun forward.

"Should we take a detour?" Wan Qingyun said, a little worried.

"No need. It's none of our business, and this path has the best river breeze." Jiang Junyi's tone carried a hint of dominance.

"Alright."

Jiang Junyi waved his hand lightly, and a figure shot out like a ghost.

It was Uncle Wu, eager to prove himself. He was determined to earn some merit today!

Uncle Wu appeared in front of the thugs in an instant, his face cold.

"Excuse me. Please move elsewhere."

"You're blocking my Young Master and Young Madam's path."