Li Qingluo, Wang Yuyan

"No," A Bi turned to run upon hearing that Li Hao wanted to carry her off the boat.

"Hmph, you stirred up the Young Master's feelings and now you want to run? Don't you know how the Young Master got his start?" With that, Li Hao's figure flickered and he instantly appeared beside A Bi.

A Bi felt her body go numb, and she collapsed. Li Hao reached out and caught her, lifting her into a princess carry.

Li Hao's pursuit, acupoint strike, and princess carry were all executed in one fluid motion. The elegant and graceful movements captivated the hundreds of women from Canhe Manor and Mantuo Mountain Villa on and off the boat.

All of them had stars in their eyes, wishing they could pull A Bi down and jump into Li Hao's arms themselves.

"Young Master Hao's Qinggong is truly amazing, this old woman is impressed." Old Nanny Hei stepped forward to pay her respects upon seeing the martial arts Li Hao displayed.

"Li Hao greets Old Nanny Hei. Thank you for taking care of A Zhu and A Bi over the years. Here are a few Hundred Herb Pills, a small token of my appreciation." Li Hao held A Bi with one arm and handed a small jade bottle to the dark-skinned old woman with the other.

The jade bottle contained six Hundred Herb Pills capable of neutralizing all poisons, which Old Nanny Hei would surely find useful.

"Young Master Hao is too kind, this is all my duty. As for the gift, Young Master should take it back..."

"These are Hundred Herb Pills, the divine antidote from Medicine King Valley. Apart from the world's most potent poisons, they can handle all common severe toxins, including Crane's Top Red and Heartbreak Powder." Li Hao rudely interrupted before Old Nanny Hei could finish.

"Thank you for your kind intentions, Young Master Hao. This old woman is ashamed." Old Nanny Hei accepted the jade bottle and no longer insisted he take it back.

"You're welcome, it's what I should do. These two little girls have caused so much trouble. If it weren't for your protection, their bottoms would have been spanked raw long ago."

"Second Young Master, we didn't cause any trouble." A Bi and A Zhu protested, clinging to him.

"Alright, alright, you didn't cause trouble. Don't make a fuss. The Young Master has important matters today. We'll settle this when we get back." Li Hao surrendered, placing A Bi on the ground. He playfully patted her behind before releasing her acupoint.

"Hmph." As soon as her acupoint was released, A Bi immediately ran far away. However, after only a few steps, she shyly and slowly walked back behind Li Hao.

Although the people from Mantuo Mountain Villa recognized the two girls, they were not allowed to wander freely.

"Cousin, Cousin..." a figure shouted, running quickly towards them.

"Miss, Miss..." a group of maids chased after her, lifting their skirts.

[Ding, System has detected a member of the Gallery of Beauties nearby: Wang Yuyan, Rank 71, Measurements 89.61.91. Host, please seize the opportunity, persevere, and strive to complete the system mission.]

[Hmph, System, isn't she just Wang Yuyan? She's powerless, a piece of cake for me.]

[The sky is dark today, I looked up and realized the cattle are all in the sky...]

[I...]

"Cousin, you've finally come to see me." A girl rushed in and threw herself directly into Li Hao's arms.

"Uh, Cousin, if you want a hug, how about we go to the backyard room and hug slowly? There are so many people here, Cousin is shy." Li Hao's words astonished the servants nearby.

What kind of talk is that? You two are not even betrothed, and you're already talking about going to a room. And besides, you were just acting intimately with A Bi in front of everyone, and now you're shy? How thick-skinned are you!

"You're not my cousin, who are you?" Wang Yuyan, who had been happily nestled in Li Hao's arms, suddenly realized that her cousin didn't speak with that accent.

Murong Fu spoke with a Jiangsu accent, while Li Hao spoke Mandarin. The difference was significant. It was fine when he didn't speak, but as soon as he opened his mouth, he gave himself away.

"Who am I? I'm your cousin too!" Li Hao said, holding Wang Yuyan and speaking affectionately.

"I..." Wang Yuyan was so angry she couldn't speak.

She wanted to break free from Li Hao's embrace, but she lacked the strength, and the pervert refused to let go.

However, she couldn't blame him either; she was the one who rushed over and hugged him.

"Young Master Hao, we're almost at the villa. Madam is waiting inside, Miss..." Old Nanny Hei didn't finish her sentence, but everyone understood the implication.

The girl's mother is waiting for you inside, and you're holding her daughter outside and won't let go. This doesn't seem quite appropriate, does it!

"Cousin, I'll talk to you after I've paid my respects to Auntie!" Li Hao released Wang Yuyan and gently patted her behind. He knew Old Nanny Hei was right; Li Qingluo was indeed waiting for him inside, as the System had already alerted him.

As expected of the System's measurement of 91, this pat felt addictive.

A scene appeared in Li Hao's mind: a graceful figure with her back to him, hands resting on the windowsill, gazing out the window...

"Young Master, Young Master, let's go in!" Fortunately, A Zhu reminded him in time, or Li Hao would probably have been standing there drooling.

[Ding, System has scanned the host's vicinity for a member of the Gallery of Beauties: Li Qingluo, Rank 803, Measurements: 88.60.89. Host, please strive hard and complete the system mission as soon as possible.]

As expected, like mother, like daughter.

The genes of the "Fairy Sister's" family are truly extraordinary; both of their third measurements are higher than their first.

"Nephew Li Hao pays his respects to Auntie." Li Hao entered the living room and bowed to a stunningly beautiful woman sitting in the center.

"Look up, you are Li Hao, the Murong Family's Second Young Master?" the beautiful woman asked doubtfully. However, after Li Hao looked up, her confusion immediately vanished.

What nonsense about Murong Bo's lost child! This must be Murong Bo's illegitimate son, otherwise, how could he look so much like that brat Murong Fu?

Though there were some differences. Murong Fu always looked down when he looked at her, never daring to meet her gaze directly.

This brat was different. After looking up, his eyes kept darting from her face to her chest, then to her legs. Li Qingluo had every reason to believe this fellow would be even more presumptuous.

"I'm not sure about that. I am indeed Li Hao, but whether I'm the Murong Family's Second Young Master, I don't know." Li Hao spread his hands.

Regarding the Murong family calling him their Second Young Master, he neither agreed, refused, nor explained.

If they asked him to change his name to Murong Hao, Li Hao wouldn't refuse, provided they offered enough compensation.

"You are quite good, very bold. Much better than that pedantic hypocrite Murong Fu. It seems the Murong family's fortune is not yet exhausted."