Why am I the one being won over?

As for Fu Xuan's question, her answer was quite displeased, "What do you mean? I'd like to ask you what you mean by dragging me here without even asking what happened. Do you think we're that close? Or are you close to my Bai Jun?"

"You, your Bai Jun?!"

"Yeah, if it's not my Bai Jun, then who else could it be... wait a minute?"

Fu Xuan frowned elegantly, her left hand holding the coffee cup seemed to tremble slightly. In response to her reaction, Yunli, who was holding the porcelain cup with both hands, raised her eyebrows slightly.

Considering everything that just happened, the pink-haired little guy in front of me seemed far too casual towards Bai Jun, and he even questioned my identity... Clearly, there's some definite relationship between the two of them!

The instant the moment the momentary conclusion formed in her mind, Yunli abruptly stood up from her seat, pointed at Fu Xuan, and shouted out her conclusion, "Are you my Bai Jun's wife?! That despicable woman who secretly married my Bai Jun behind my back!"

"Puff--!!!"

"Wife?! That's not it, it's just that becoming Bai Jun's wife or something..."

Bai Jun, who almost fainted, suddenly felt dizzy Fu Xuan, who had let out a shy scream, first denied it, then covered her blushing face as if she was imagining some scene. She was like a blazing furnace, transforming into a shy girl who kept emitting steam.

The other party's reaction further confirmed Yunli's suspicions.

"Ah, I knew it! You annoying pink-haired little dwarf! Give my Bai Jun back right now!"

"What?! You actually called me a pink-haired little dwarf! You're clearly not much taller than me, we're both short! And you drink hot cocoa, something only kids drink... You childish brat!"

"I'm taller than you! And what did hot cocoa do to you!?"

As if to say that he, whose height was not much different from the other person's, was the adult, as if to say that she was more magnanimous, Fu Xuan tried his best to search his mind for the most vicious insults, and with a cold smile, picked up the black coffee that symbolized the painful world of adults and mocked the hot cocoa in Yunli's cup.

Yunli looked like a kitten whose Tail had been stepped on, her face flushed red, as if she might pounce and bite at any moment. The atmosphere that had just been eased became tense again.

Even though Bai Jun wanted to leisurely enjoy his tea with an attitude of indifference, the tense atmosphere at the moment left him no choice but to ignore it. Otherwise, it would be a small matter if he got involved, but if the two of them really got angry and caused a conflict, it would be a loss for him.

"You two calm down a bit. Both the coffee and the hot cocoa are delicious. There's no need to argue about such a trivial matter."

Forcing a smile, Bai Jun spread his hands, standing between the two who were on the verge of conflict. At the same time, he changed the subject in a nonsensical way. Unexpectedly, after he spoke, Fu Xuan and Yunli stopped arguing instantly, as if they had listened to Bai Jun's words and stopped being at odds.

Instead, the two turned their attention to Bai Jun.

"Shush, you womanizer! In the end, everything turned out this way because of you!"

"Playboy or whatever... never mind, whatever makes you happy."

Faced with this inexplicable title, Bai Jun could only wipe the cold sweat from his forehead, unlike before when he didn't complain or refute it.

Even with the ruthless measures taken to divert the anger of both sides, this brief peace did not last long. After belittling Bai Jun as a "playboy," a "manipulative villain," and a "scumbag who is promiscuous with everyone," Yunli and Fu Xuan, who were still angry, started arguing again.

"Pink-haired little dwarf!"

You scoundrel!

Fu Xuan was filled with humiliation, and she could feel her cheeks burning with anger. She had actually been driven to the brink of madness by a mere child, causing her to abandon all the etiquette and decorum she had cultivated over the years. She gritted her teeth in deep regret. "You say Bai Jun is your family's Bai Jun, but what proof do you have?"

"Evidence? Of course I have that kind of thing!"

Faced with Fu Xuan's agitated attitude and his mocking sneer, Yunli couldn't help but raise a faint smile and explain calmly, deepening her smile as she uttered the last sentence.

Then, to the astonishment of Fu Xuan and Bai Jun, Yunli slightly pulled open the fabric around her neck, revealing the clear outline of her fair collarbone. She proudly raised her chin, as if displaying her most precious treasure.

It was a hickey.

The mark on her smooth, fair skin had faded over the night, but it remained as clear and striking as a splash of bright red against the backdrop of an icy wasteland, as if asserting the ownership of the hickey and asserting who this person truly belonged to.

However, in Bai Jun's eyes, who escorted Lingsha and Yunli back to their room last night, it looked incredibly clumsy. The reason was that the small, delicate lip print looked unmistakably Lingsha's kiss; what man's kiss mark would be so small?

It's likely that Lingsha was confused last night and mistook Yunli for him...

"Hmph, these are the marks left by Bai Jun last night after he took her back to her room like a rabid beast, ignoring her resistance."

Yunli completely ignored Bai Jun's "What are you talking about?" expression, raised her fair chin high with an air of piercing the sky, and looked down contemptuously at Fu Xuan sitting at the other end, saying with a bright smile.

This idiot has started talking nonsense...

Bai Jun couldn't help but sigh inwardly. Although Fu Xuan would definitely see through Yunli's clumsy argument at a glance, Bai Jun felt it was better to refute it himself, as this concerned his reputation. Just as he was about to speak in despair—

"Ah..."

"Wait, Fu Xuan, you don't actually believe her, do you?"

"Bai, Bai Jun, would you rather take action against that brat than even glance at me?"

Fu Xuan, who should have instantly seen through the absurd joke, panicked for a moment. Her petite shoulders trembled violently, and she turned pale as if struck by lightning. Helpless and flustered, she grabbed Bai Jun's right hand as if grasping at the last straw.

Perhaps overwhelmed by the emotional shock, Fu Xuan Xuanling lost her ability to make judgments and fell into Yunli's clumsy trap, becoming a complete fool.

"How could that be possible! My lips aren't that small; it's impossible even if you think about it!"

"Huh? It seems... that's true."

Bai Jun shook Fu Xuan's shoulders, pulling her back from the chaotic vortex. Then, pointing to his own lips, he denied it without hesitation. Fu Xuan blinked her clear, pale golden eyes, first glancing at the hickey on Yunli's chest, then reaching out to compare it to Bai Jun's lips, and found that it was indeed true.

After dealing with the idiot Fu Xuan, Bai Jun turned around and looked helplessly at the instigator of the chaos. "And you, Lady Yunli, what brings you here today?"

"What? Can't I contact you unless I need something?"

When Bai Jun asked her question, Yunli raised her eyebrows as if she was extremely dissatisfied with his wording.

"Lady Yunli, please, I still need to go to work. If there's anything, we can talk after work, okay?"

"What kind of job do you need? If you're short on money... I'll support you however I want!"

Faced with her twisted logic, Bai Jun could only resort to the despicable tactic of "If you don't listen to me, I'll complain to Old Master Huai Yan." However, the effect was exceptionally remarkable. Yunli's shoulders trembled slightly, and she ultimately chose to compromise.

"I know..."

Seeing the two stubbornly refusing to look each other in the eye, Bai Jun let out a sigh.

He always felt that the pointless disputes surrounding him were completely unnecessary, especially since they involved Fu Xuan and Yunli, two people he had never met before, whom he had only met by chance today. So this time, Bai Jun took the role of peacemaker.

He would do everything in his power to force the two to reconcile, even if it meant resorting to despicable means.

"Fu Xuan, where has your usual calm and composed demeanor, where you always seem to have everything under control, gone? When dealing with underage children, I think you'd be better off maintaining your mature and composed adult image."

"Tch, I hate to admit it, but you're right..."

"Go apologize to her. We can't let our issues affect other people. If you still want me to go shopping with you, then you have to make up with her."

"You said it yourself, so you can't go back on your word, or I'll definitely tell Grandpa!"

Bai Jun slowly and deliberately whispered persuasive words in Fu Xuan's ear, while treating Yunli like an elder brother advising his younger sister. Finally remembering their current situation, both Fu Xuan and Yunli fell silent for a moment, and then reluctantly spoke:

"I'm sorry, I shouldn't have talked to you like that... By the way, my name is Yunli."

"... I was also at fault in this matter; I shouldn't have lost my temper like this for no reason. I apologize, Miss Yunli. You can just call me Fu Xuan."

The two closed one eye, looked at each other, and introduced themselves.

Seeing the two reconcile, Bai Jun, who had been worrying like a concerned father, finally showed a faint smile.

After the teacups on the table were emptied, and it was almost time for the Divination Bureau to prepare for work, Bai Jun used this as an excuse to persuade Yunli to leave. Watching Yunli's figure disappear into the distance, turning back to look at her every step of the way, Bai Jun was finally able to put down the burden in his heart and stop worrying.

"Let's go, Fu Xuan, it's time to get back to work."

The moment Bai Jun uttered those words and turned to walk towards the Divination Bureau's office, Fu Xuan's small hand suddenly tugged at his sleeve, and at the same time, her soft voice rang out:

"Wait a minute, Bai Jun, if there's nothing else... no, I'm ordering you, in my capacity as the Grand Diviner, to accompany me for a stroll in the streets today, and to buy some things while we're at it. Yes, just accompany me to buy some things!"

"What about the work of the Divination Bureau? It doesn't matter if I'm not there, the Grand Diviner's duties should be irreplaceable, right?"

Upon hearing this, Bai Jun was also unusually surprised.

"It's just... it's only for a little while... it's okay..."

Fu Xuan panicked and began to explain, but he gradually stammered until his voice was almost gone, "If... if you really don't want to, I won't force you... Fine, fine! Let's just say I was joking! Let's go back to work!"

Bai Jun remained silent for a long time. Fu Xuan lowered his head shyly, his face flushed, and then pretended that nothing had happened. Like a steamed crab, he moved his stiff steps toward the direction of the Divination Bureau.

The next second, Fu Xuan suddenly felt his wrist being grabbed.

"Then I'll accompany you; after all, it's the Lord Diviner's order."

Bai Jun had no intention of refusing Fu Xuan; he simply found Fu Xuan's flustered and bewildered appearance quite amusing. So when Fu Xuan turned around in surprise, he was astonished to find that Bai Jun had been wearing a sly, triumphant smile on his face.

"You, you scoundrel!!!"

Enraged, Fu Xuan bumped into Bai Jun.

Chapter 173 A One-Day Date

When it comes to the first impression of the Divination Bureau, most people probably think it's too dull and depressing.

The reason for this stereotype is mainly because the diviners of the Divination Bureau are different from the basic members of the other Six Commissions. Their heavy and complicated workload always makes them look mentally exhausted, with haggard eyes, messy hair, and a very bad temper.

While it might not be enough to instill fear in others, it's understandable that it could create prejudice in their minds.

However, anyone who knows them even slightly knows that this is nonsense. For example, the long and narrow street that is built near the Divination Bureau, facing north and south, exudes a vibrant and upward-looking vitality at all times, whether it is day or night.

The buildings lining both sides of the wide main road are generally shops for rent, while those not for rent still display "For Sale" signs.

A gentle breeze caused the windmill blades on the eaves to spin continuously.

The magnificent fountain in the square reflected dazzling light under the sun, and rows of stalls sold all sorts of goods, probably local specialties. Colorful flags strung together by ropes could be seen fluttering in the sky.

"This street is the closest commercial street to the Divination Bureau. Although it's not large, it has everything you need. After work, most of the diviners from the Divination Bureau gather here to shop and relax. I used to be one of them, but since becoming a diviner, I haven't been here for a long time."

Standing on this street again after a long absence, Fu Xuan was filled with emotion as he took in the scene before him.

"To be honest, I never expected there to be a commercial street of this size near the Divination Bureau. This is my first time here."

"It's no bigger than the commercial street of Exalting Sanctum, and no smaller than the market near Alchemy Commission; it's roughly somewhere in between. I remember the first time I came here, I was treated by my predecessor, Luofu... Looking back now, it was truly a memorable time. Come on, I'll show you around a bit, and of course, it's on me."

Recalling fragments of the past, Fu Xuan raised his head slightly with a sigh, looking at Bai Jun with a faint smile, as if the shame from before had vanished without a trace.

Just as Luofu Fusibu had cared for her in the past, as if it were a kind of emotional inheritance, Fu Xuan now treated Bai Jun in the same way.

"Alright, then please guide me, Lady Fu Xuan."

Bai Jun was captivated by Fu Xuan's appearance, which he had never seen before, and was slightly taken aback before returning the smile.

"It's one thing in the workplace, but in the current situation... there's no need to address me as 'Sir,' it's just pretentious."

"That sounds nice, but someone who always refers to themselves as 'this humble one' doesn't seem to have the right to call others hypocrites, does he?"

Fu Xuan, who seemed inexplicably ashamed of Bai Jun's address in the current environment, spoke up to stop him, but Bai Jun continued to complain without caring at all, which prompted the other party to swing her small fist and lightly punch his shoulder a few times.

They first walked side by side down the street, bickering and joking. Then, they started strolling along the main road, wandering through the various stalls lining the streets and alleys. Next, they visited a deserted self-service bookstore. Sometimes they would reach out to the bookshelves in the dim light, and sometimes they would bend down together to examine the old books. Every time there was unintentional physical contact, Fu Xuan would shudder as if he had been electrocuted.

The two were traveling smoothly through the streets and alleys of the city when Fu Xuan suddenly stopped in front of a shop in a side street next to the main street.

"Miss Fu Xuan? Is that you Miss Fu Xuan?!"

Someone greeted Fu Xuan like this.

Fu Xuan couldn't remember the last time someone had addressed him like that, so he briefly explained to Bai Jun and then walked towards the woman who was waving at him. Soon, Fu Xuan remembered the woman's identity and tentatively asked:

"Aunt Mingwan?"

"That's right, that's right, it's been a long time. I didn't expect Miss Fu Xuan to still be here—uh, no, I should address you as Lord Diviner now."

The woman standing behind the counter had some connection with Fu Xuan... Correction: before Fu Xuan became a diviner, she would often come to Aunt Mingwan's place to eat, and over time they developed a familiar relationship as owner and customer.

Aunt Mingwan greeted Fu Xuan warmly as always, but then remembered that he was now a diviner, so she quickly fell silent and changed her address.

"Don't be so formal, Aunt Mingwan. Our relationship shouldn't be so strained. The more you act like this, the more I feel a sad distance between us. So please relax and act like you used to."

Faced with Fu Xuan's gentle smile, the woman quickly relaxed, reverting to her usual demeanor, and said with deep emotion, "I understand, Little Fu Xuan! It's been so long! How have you been? Being a diviner must be very stressful!"

"To be honest, it would be a lie to say there's no pressure, but that's an inherent duty of the position of Diviner. I have nothing to complain about; I just grit my teeth and persevere, and there's nothing to worry about. Besides, Little Fu Xuan and all that... isn't that a bit too casual?"

Although Fu Xuan did say that it would be fine to get along like before, hearing the title "Little Fu Xuan" again after a hundred years still made her feel inexplicably ashamed. However, Aunt Mingwan seemed not to have heard the second half of Fu Xuan's sentence and continued speaking with deep emotion:

"The difficulty of being a diviner is definitely beyond what an ordinary person like me can imagine, but I just hoped that you, Little Fu Xuan, could take good care of your health, remember to eat on time, and not ruin your body. But it seems that my worries were unnecessary... I really didn't expect that you, Little Fu Xuan, would finally find your soulmate."

"That person...?"

"Oh dear, Little Fu Xuan, stop playing dumb with me. You're on a date with that handsome guy right now, aren't you?"

Fu Xuan a while to understand what Aunt Mingwan was saying.

"Little Fu Xuan, you've always been a girl Oblivious to Romance. You're serious and strict in your work, so I've always hoped that a beautiful girl like you could find someone she likes soon. After all, you've never had much luck with men, or rather, no man has dared to pursue you. I've been really worried about you for a long time, but now I can finally relax!"

The woman glanced back and forth at Bai Jun and Fu Xuan, who were waiting for the conversation to end.

Fu Xuan was once a renowned cold beauty in Luofu, rejecting the advances of countless talented young men. Sometimes she would even belittle them to the point of being unapproachable. Over time, no one dared to approach this unattainable beauty. Now that Fu Xuan is a diviner, it is even less likely that any man would dare to pursue her.

However, what happened next took Aunt Mingwan by surprise. She actually saw Fu Xuan walking side by side with a man, and the two of them had been chatting and laughing while strolling through the shops. To onlookers, this behavior could only be explained as a date.

"A date, a date, something like that..."