Bowl

The Ceremony Announcer seemed to be on steroids.

Not only was his voice loud, but he also dragged out his words, as if afraid no one would know.

The Hall Guests exchanged glances, as bewildered as Chu Qing.

Miss Wu, Wu Qianhuan?

Why was she here?

Everyone attending this banquet today was well aware of the affairs in Heavenly Dance City.

Which of them didn't know that the Chu Family's third young master had left home in anger precisely because Chu Yunfei had arranged this marriage for him?

At that time, Wu Qianhuan was still young, only ten years old, but she also felt the matter was a disgrace.

She joined the search for the runaway groom and searched for a full three months without finding any trace.

In a fit of rage, she uttered the famous quote, "The shame of the Chu Clan shall be remembered in my heart, never to be forgotten for a moment."

Over the years, she had avoided almost everything related to the Chu Family.

Who would have thought she would show up today?

For a moment, the thoughts of everyone in the hall varied, and the originally tense atmosphere relaxed considerably.

Chu Tian smiled and nudged Chu Fan. Turning around, he saw a beautiful young lady walking forward gracefully, surrounded by a crowd.

She wore an Apricot Yellow Dress, her figure graceful and elegant.

Her eyes held a natural smile, with no trace of deep-seated bitterness.

Chu Qing, hiding to the side, stole a glance and clicked his tongue in admiration:

"Indeed, a woman changes greatly after eighteen. This Yellow-Haired Girl has grown so lovely.

"I just wonder if her temper has mellowed somewhat?"

Chu Tian led Chu Fan forward to greet her.

Chu Fan's lips moved. He wanted to call her Sister-in-law, but he was afraid of causing trouble.

He could only sigh...

"Second Brother Chu, it's been many years. You sigh as soon as you see me. What is the reason?"

Wu Qianhuan looked at him with a smile.

"I... alas, my Chu Family has wronged you. However, even to the ends of the earth, I will definitely find my third... woo woo woo..."

The words weren't finished before Chu Tian clamped a hand over his mouth.

Even with his innate divine strength, Chu Fan couldn't struggle free for a moment. Chu Tian chuckled, "Eldest Young Lady, please don't take his words to heart."

Wu Qianhuan glanced at the two brothers and shook her head. "Second Brother Chu, please don't mention that unlucky person today. However, unless he's dead, my business with him will eventually have to be settled. I'm not here for anything else today, only to congratulate Second Brother Chu and welcome him home after mastering his arts."

Chu Fan listened with a complex expression and clasped his fists in thanks.

Wu Qianhuan then looked at Tang Xi again and smiled. "I just heard you mention wanting to spar. I must say, I've made some progress over the years. Since the banquet hasn't started yet, why don't we head to the Inner Courtyard for a spar? Young Hall Master Tang, what do you think?"

With Wu Qianhuan having spoken, Tang Xi had no reason to refuse. He immediately smiled, "If the Eldest Young Lady has such an inclination, how could I not accompany her?"

"Very well, it's better to exchange ideas than to practice in isolation." Chu Tian looked at Chu Fan and said, "You take them to your courtyard to practice. Remember, sparring should stop when a point is made."

Chu Fan nodded at this. He gestured, "The two of you, please."

"Please."

As they spoke, the group headed towards the Inner Courtyard.

But after only two steps, Wu Qianhuan suddenly turned her head and gazed into the crowd as if she had sensed something.

Chu Fan looked at her, somewhat taken aback. "Sister-in-law, what's wrong?"

"...Nothing."

Wu Qianhuan frowned slightly, not paying attention to Chu Fan's address.

It was just that in that instant, she seemed to have felt a familiar gaze.

But when she looked back, she found nothing.

She pondered for a moment, not taking it to heart, merely thinking that it was memories playing tricks on her mind after returning to the Chu Family after many years.

Little did she know, after their group left, Chu Qing, who had been hiding on the wall, gently wiped a bead of cold sweat from his forehead:

"This woman... is she this sharp?"

He peeked to see that they had indeed left, with only Chu Tian still there to receive guests. Only then did he emerge from behind the wall, preparing to move to another spot to loiter, so as to avoid running into Chu Tian.

But before he could act, he met Chu Tian's eyes.

His heart skipped a beat... but he figured that after seven years, and with his face still disguised, Chu Tian, no matter how monstrous, wouldn't be able to recognize him so easily.

It was like back then in the teahouse, if Chu Fan and the others hadn't spoken, Chu Qing wouldn't have recognized the other person either.

Although he felt a bit apprehensive, his hands didn't slow down at all. He immediately bowed and prepared to go 'get busy'.

Unexpectedly, Chu Tian suddenly spoke:

"Come here."

"..."

Chu Qing's face darkened. Had he really been recognized?

Should he turn and run?

But what if the other party called him not because they recognized him, but then running would only reveal him?

Various thoughts flashed through his mind. Chu Qing sighed inwardly. If he was recognized, then so be it.

His identity as the third young master of the Chu Family wasn't fake... it would just be difficult to continue acting in secret.

He immediately walked up to Chu Tian in a few steps and called out in a low voice:

"Young Master."

Although he suspected he might have been exposed, he wouldn't reveal his identity until the last resort.

After looking at him for a moment, Chu Tian called over a servant and then said:

"Go prepare some tea and snacks and take them to the Second Young Master's courtyard.

"Then wait there."

##DONE## Although Chu Qing was unwilling, he could only nod.

"Yes."

Then, he turned around with the servant and hurried towards the kitchen.

Chu Tian's gaze swept over his back before retracting. He then put on a smile again, welcoming the guests who had just entered.

"Today is a joyous occasion, you must have a few more drinks."

Chu Qing, along with the servant, went to the kitchen to get a tray, placed tea and pastries on it, and then headed towards Chu Fan's courtyard.

He hadn't wanted to come, but on second thought, he felt this was better.

Even if Wu Qianhuan was perceptive, as long as he didn't look at her, what could she detect?

And during the time waiting for the banquet to start, where else would be more suitable for hiding than Chu Fan's small courtyard?

Thinking this, he arrived at Chu Fan's courtyard.

Upon entering, he saw Chu Fan sparring with Tang Xi, while Wu Qianhuan sat on a stone bench nearby, seemingly bored.

On the adjacent stone bench sat another person whom Chu Qing recognized... Chu Fan's Junior Sister Wen.

He hadn't seen her before; he didn't expect her to be here watching the fun.

Chu Fan and the servant delivered the items and then stood behind.

As expected, it didn't attract anyone's attention.

"If there are no accidents, they definitely won't be able to stay here after the banquet begins. Going to the front courtyard with them then would be even more under the radar."

He thought this in his heart when suddenly, the unexpected happened.

He saw that Junior Sister Wen looked back at him twice before actually standing up and walking over to his side.

Wu Qianhuan paid no mind to her actions, her gaze and attention fully captivated by the spar between Tang Xi and Chu Fan.

Chu Qing, however, felt a sense of unease. Immediately after, he felt Junior Sister Wen slip something into his hand.

He looked down, and his heart was greatly shaken.

It was a tattered... Bowl!?