Why am I the one being won over?

"What nonsense are you spouting in front of your daughter? It was clearly you who shamelessly clung to me back then, okay? She was the cutest girl in Exalting Sanctum back then, and the men who wanted to date me could line up in front of my house and circle the entire perimeter."

"Back then, I was nicknamed 'Jade-Faced Little White Dragon.' So many girls liked me, but I chose you. I used to think I was blinded by love, but now I wonder if it's my good fortune or luck accumulated over several lifetimes?"

"Oh, I really like you, honey too!"

The two old folks shamelessly flaunted their affection in front of their daughter, vividly illustrating what it means for parents to be true love, and their daughter to be merely an accident.

In such an atmosphere, Qing Que naturally lost her appetite, so she only drank a bowl of rice porridge before leaving home.

Walking down the street, Qing Que began to hesitate and struggle with when to go find Bai Jun today.

What if I miss him getting off work tonight? But my lunch break is too short to have a proper chat with him... Should I go find him now? But wouldn't that seem shameless?!

Ugh, I'm such an idiot! I never thought of that before!!!

As if trying to banish the chaotic emotions from her mind, Qing Que slapped her cheeks hard. The crisp sound drew curious glances from passersby who stared at the blushing Qing Que, wondering what was wrong with this pretty little girl.

The morning sunlight filtered sparsely from above, providing good visibility in the narrow alleyways. The ground was still slightly damp, and steam rose from the steamer, carrying the aroma of eggs and flour that wafted into Qing Que's nostrils, whetting her appetite as she hadn't had enough breakfast.

Instead of worrying here, why not buy some rice noodle rolls for breakfast?

With this thought in mind, Qing Que stopped in front of the alley, but when she turned her gaze to the entrance of the rice noodle roll shop, her expression froze instantly.

A long strip of blue sky, shaped like a narrow alley, overlooks the bustling lanes. A chandelier hangs in front of a shop, swaying precariously, steam rising from its base. The stall owner is busy at his stove, his face hidden behind the steam.

Most of the people waiting for their meals were in no hurry, sitting in their seats chatting about trivial matters or watching the morning news on their Jade Omen.

At this time, Bai Jun would inexplicably relax, enveloped by a strange sense of security, as if he had returned to his carefree school days.

Without work, without so many responsibilities, and without so many things to think about, there are only a few small things in front of me. There are no major regrets, only a shallow and faint happiness.

The young woman beside her rested her chin on her hand and secretly peeked at Bai Jun's profile. The morning breeze took advantage of her distraction to blow her long hair and gently sway the hem of her skirt. Then, she closed her fair and slender legs together.

It must not be my imagination; I feel like Bai Jun has changed a lot.

If Bai Jun used to deliberately avoid her feelings, now it's as if he's let go of some burden, becoming more easygoing and natural... By the way, hasn't his hair grown a bit longer lately? And aren't his eyes gentler?

Every time she was with him, Sushang's gaze would involuntarily drift to his face. If there were a mirror, she would be able to clearly see her infatuated expression.

"Sushang, would you like something to drink?"

Bai Jun poured himself a cup of tea; the tea leaves floated and tumbled gently in the boiling water.

"Eh? Okay, okay..."

It took Sushang a moment to react. She quickly turned her slightly flushed face away, pretending that she hadn't been peeking at Bai Jun.

Are you very tired? You seem a bit off.

Bai Jun handed Sushang a cup of hot tea, looking at her with some confusion. Suddenly, he pulled out a tissue and sprinkled some tea on it.

"Almost, I feel fine, just a little tired... Ah! What are you doing?"

"Your face is dusty, probably from exercising just now. Girls should pay attention to their appearance, don't move around too much, it'll be fine soon."

Sushang's flustered voice suddenly took on a hint of shyness. Bai Jun leaned closer and pressed a tissue dampened with tea to her cheek.

Her actions were simple, her thoughts pure; perhaps in Bai Jun's eyes this was just normal behavior. But Sushang's heart felt like it was about to jump out of her chest. She closed her eyes tightly, her eyelashes trembled, and her body felt weak.

"Th-thank you so much... Ouch, it hurts a little, Bai Jun, could you be gentler?"

Sushang closed her eyes, her cheeks burning. Suddenly, she felt that the gentle movements from before had become much stiffer and rougher. She forced herself to stay shy, but when she opened her eyes, she did not see Bai Jun's gentle and handsome face. Instead, she saw a cold and pretty face that had silently approached.

"You must be a new recruit on the Cloud Knights. How can a soldier who is supposed to protect our country be so weak? You need someone to help you wipe your face. If that's the case, I suggest you go home and find another way to make a living."

Qing Que threw the tissue on the table in annoyance, and made a rare sarcastic remark.

"Qing Que, what brings you here too?"

Only then did Bai Jun have a chance to ask questions.

Qing Que didn't respond, but stared at Bai Jun with a hint of resentment. Her Jade green emerald eyes seemed to be misty with grievance. Then, ignoring his objections, she sat down next to him on the same bench, instantly closing the distance between them to the point where they could touch if she looked down.

"Boss, one egg rice noodle roll, please. I don't have any dietary restrictions, so I'll eat here."

Qing Que emphasized the last few words, as if she were deliberately speaking to Sushang.

"Alright, here comes your regular egg rice noodle roll. Please wait a moment!" The owner's shout soon rang out from beside the stove.

"Aren't you that girl playing cards at the card parlor? Why are you so close to Bai Jun? Could it be... that Bai Jun owes you money!?"

In less than a few seconds, Sushang had already identified Qing Que as someone who had come to collect a debt. In order not to bother Bai Jun, she decisively took out her wallet, slammed it on the table, and urged Qing Que to leave Bai Jun quickly.

"Take this money first. If it's not enough, I'll go back and get more. But you must leave Bai Jun first!"

"You dare to insult me with money? Who do you think you are, daring to use mere money to measure the feelings between Bai Jun and me? How incredibly rude of you are!"

The scene from the TV this morning flashed before Qing Que's eyes again. She subconsciously associated it with the plot of a domineering CEO trying to break up the male and female protagonists with money, and she immediately flew into a rage, standing up in a fit of anger.

"Stay away from Bai Jun. Didn't you notice how unwilling he was?"

Sushang stood up, equally unwilling to back down, and met the gaze of the pale green eyes burning with anger.

It's human nature to watch the drama unfold, and watching a spectacle is an age-old tradition. Especially since the two people arguing are such beautiful girls, a large crowd quickly gathered nearby, chattering excitedly.

"Oh my god, is that the legendary battleground?"

"Wow, this is incredible! I'd only ever seen it on TV before, but the real thing is even more amazing!"

"What a handsome guy! The thought of him falling into the clutches of these two women makes my heart ache."

"I think this might be part of a scheme involving those three people?"

Youth is truly wonderful!

Hearing the gossip and teasing around them, even Bai Jun, with his thick skin, couldn't take it anymore. He covered his face and sighed deeply, "You two, be a little more mindful of your surroundings!!!"

Chapter 120 The Man Who Will Be Locked in the Basement Sooner or Later

The little incident in front of the rice noodle roll shop quickly subsided, the noisy crowd dispersed, and the narrow alleyway returned to calm.

Even the grandest festivals eventually come to an end, not to mention that they are just a spice in people's mundane lives and can't really cause any big waves.

However, Bai Jun now felt that the street was quite cool.

It was a strange phenomenon. The streets were bustling with people, a peaceful and warm scene. The weather was also nice, with a clear blue sky, like a sapphire, and the morning light gradually turned into a grand and warm light, from which one could smell the breath of summer.

But Bai Jun could still feel the chill running down from above, as if something was constantly tugging at his nerves.

Bai Jun, the culprit behind all this, probably has a pretty good idea of what's going on.

"Bai Jun, would you like to try my beef rice noodle roll?"

"Qing Yan, eat this egg rice noodle roll! I added extra soy sauce, I'm sure it will suit your taste. Please open your mouth, ah--"

The steaming hot rice noodle roll was gently brought to Bai Jun's lips, its mouthwatering aroma tantalizing his taste buds.

Two pretty girls beside him were chattering incessantly, each holding a piece of rice noodle roll to his mouth. Their competition had shifted from driving each other away to seeing who could get Bai Jun to eat their rice noodle roll first, and they were both very excited.

The scene before me seemed familiar; if I remembered correctly, a very similar feeding scene seemed to have occurred last night.

Having mentally complained more than once, Bai Jun now seriously doubts whether he has the potential to become a successful gigolo.

Being surrounded by two such beautiful girls, most people would be laughing in their sleep... But thinking that way is just naive!

Faced with a deadly choice between two opposing sides, no matter which side Bai Jun chooses first, the other side will definitely be dissatisfied. Putting aside the potential for minor resentment, it would be truly troublesome if it gradually escalated back into the previous power struggle.

"I refuse. I haven't even touched the rice noodle rolls in my bowl. This is enough for me, so you two can eat them yourselves..."

""No!!!""

Bai Jun's tentative struggle, as expected, failed.

Since that's the case, there's nothing we can do; there are no other options now.

Bai Jun made up his mind, gently grasped the two girls' small hands that were holding chopsticks, opened his mouth, and put the rice noodle rolls held by the two chopsticks into his mouth at the same time.

"Whoa?!"

Qing Que and Sushang let out shy gasps, as if a tiny electric current had flowed from where their palms touched. They quickly pulled their hands away from Bai Jun's, their faces turning red as they covered their chests and lowered their heads.

"Wow, I never imagined there was such a solution! I've truly broadened my Omniscia this time."

"Wow, what an ingenious way to handle this! We are truly in awe."

"Wow, this man is far too knowledgeable. It seems these two little girls are completely at his mercy."

"That's not quite right. I have a feeling that man is destined to be locked in a basement someday."

"Yeah, I really want to lock that super handsome guy in the basement too~"

The onlookers around, who had gathered to watch, gasped in disbelief, but no one paid any attention to their gossip.

In short, Bai Jun skillfully resolved the perilous choice he was faced with.

"Bai Jun, you have soy sauce on your hands."

Before Bai Jun could even breathe a sigh of relief, Sushang suddenly grabbed his left hand, pulled out a tissue, and gently wiped his palm.

Bai Jun turned to look at Sushang, not paying much attention to her actions. After thanking her, he let her do as she pleased... and then his other hand was also taken away.

Why did you say "also"?

Bai Jun looked to his right with some confusion. Qing Que was holding his right hand, palm up, as if she was specifically looking at his palm.

Seeing her serious yet meticulous gaze, and considering her identity as Divination Bureau, Bai Jun wondered if she had sensed something, so he refrained from disturbing her.

"Did you figure something out?" Bai Jun asked in a low voice.

Qing Que gave a soft hum, signaling him to wait patiently.

Qing Que's eyelashes fluttered. In fact, she had been curious about Bai Jun's fortune for a long time, but due to various circumstances, she had not found a suitable opportunity. Now, taking advantage of the opportunity when Sushang grabbed his other hand, she carefully examined Bai Jun's palm.

His fingers were clean and long, his nails were neatly trimmed, and there were thin calluses on his fingertips, as if they were marks left from practicing swordsmanship for a long time...

Such beautiful hands, and so much bigger than my own; holding them makes me want to jump into his arms.

Although Qing Que doesn't usually have any unusual quirks, she now has to admit that she... wait? Shouldn't she be paying attention to something strange right now?

Qing Que shook her burning head vigorously, banishing the strange thoughts from her mind, before seriously beginning to Bai Jun's fortune.

As a result, Qing Que became increasingly alarmed and incredulous as she looked at the scene.

... Almost 90% of his fortune is unclear; the only thing that seems comprehensible is Bai Jun's frighteningly high level of romantic luck.

It's understandable that he's attracting many admirers, since the object of his affections is Bai Jun, a man completely unaware of his own charm. However, there are also many hardships in his romantic pursuits, making one wonder what he has been through in the past.

This must be what's known as the "unlucky face" for women, right?

"Sigh, Bai Jun, you're such a wicked fellow."

"Ah?"

Seeing Bai Jun's utterly bewildered look, Qing Que sighed, then poked his waist with her finger in annoyance. "Nothing, your luck should be pretty good lately... What's with that look? Are you questioning my professional abilities?"

Putting everything else aside, Qing Que is still very confident in her profession.

"Trust me, trust me. You know I've always had the most faith in Boss Que's professional abilities!"

Bai Jun nodded hurriedly, wanting to raise both hands to show his sincerity, but because his left hand was being held by Sushang and his right hand was being held by Qing Que, he could only give an awkward smile in the end.

"What kind of look was that just now? Did you think there was something wrong with my divination?"

Qing Que feigned displeasure and snorted, releasing his hand.

Bai Jun chuckled, putting his right hand behind his head, and tried to change the subject as he spoke, "Speaking of which, I'm planning to move today. Qing Que, are you free today? I remember telling you about this last time, didn't I?"

"Of course I remember! But... today?"

A conflict flashed across Qing Que's delicate face. She desperately wanted to move with Bai Jun, but she had already agreed to assist the Lord Diviner today. If Bai Jun had told her about this yesterday, Qing Que would not have gone to work today no matter what. But he only told her now, and it would be a bit inappropriate to break the agreement now.

"Don't force yourself if you don't have time. How about I invite you to my new house for a meal when you're free?"

Bai Jun noticed her struggle and offered words of comfort.

Xianzhou native usually call the first meal after moving into a new house "Liaozao" or "Liaoguodi," which is a traditional custom with a simple meaning: to wish the other party a lively life and prosperous fortune in the future.

Qing Que always valued this, so upon hearing this, she immediately became annoyed and pinched Bai Jun's cheek hard. "Idiot Qing Yan, it's all because you told me too late! If you had told me yesterday, I would have been able to eat your first meal after moving to your new house today!"

"Sorry, sorry, I'll definitely do it next time!"

"Never mind, it's a shame I can't eat at your new house's traditional firewood feast, but as compensation, if you can feed... feed me... ah! Never mind, never mind!"

Qing Que's voice was extremely weak, and halfway through her sentence, she blushed with embarrassment. Perhaps she felt that her words were too shameless, so she could only cover her lovely, blushing face and regret it to herself, cursing herself for her shamelessness and cowardice.

However, Bai Jun still heard everything.