The scene shifted as night fell.
The victory banquet hall was brilliantly lit, filled with the clinking of raised cups and waves of laughter and conversation.
As tonight's unquestionable star, Bai Chenxiang was like an exquisite porcelain doll, surrounded by the crowd as though the stars were circling the moon.
"Cousin Chenxiang, from now on, our four clans stand together through thick and thin. If you ever need anything, just say the word!"
"If you have time in the future, come visit the Strength Clan more often. I'll have those good-for-nothing boys of mine learn from you!"
Faced with praise from her elders and admiration from her peers, Bai Chenxiang maintained a proper smile and responded politely.
Though she truly wanted to fly away at once, her good upbringing forced her to patiently entertain them.
Until one straightforward elder, emboldened by drink and speaking with a thick tongue, asked:
"Girl Chenxiang, you're so outstanding. Is there some young man you've taken a liking to?"
The once-noisy banquet hall instantly fell much quieter.
Under everyone's gaze.
Bai Chenxiang's face, which had only held a polite smile before, suddenly flushed red all the way to her ears.
Lowering her head, she unconsciously twisted the hem of her clothes between her fingers and stammered softly:
"Mm... there... there is."
All the young men perked up their ears. Some even nervously straightened their collars, their hearts beginning to race.
Some even gripped the corners of the table nervously, secretly praying, It's me, right? It has to be me, right?
"Who is it? Which family's boy?" The elders' gossiping spirits burned fiercely.
Bai Chenxiang's face was so red it seemed ready to drip blood. The image of that lazy figure surfaced in her mind, and the corners of her lips rose despite herself, revealing a