"Hello, I'm Xu Yinyin."
The young woman smiled as she held out her hand to Su Ye and Jiang Zhishen.
She was beautiful, but in Su Ye's eyes, she couldn't compare to Xiao Qiyue.
Still, her smile was infectious. Anyone who saw it couldn't help feeling a little happier.
While Su Ye quietly observed Xu Yinyin, Jiang Zhishen stepped forward and clasped her hand in both of his.
"X-Xu Yinyin, hello! I-I'm Jiang Zhishen!"
His voice trembled, and even his bald head seemed to turn red.
He was holding the Goddess's hand!
He was so happy!
He wasn't washing this hand for a month!
Xu Yinyin didn't pull away. Instead, her smile deepened as she looked Jiang Zhishen in the eye, her gaze sincere.
"Brother Jiang of Yuanshan Temple, I've heard so much about you. It's an honor to have your protection. I'll be counting on you over the coming days."
Jiang Zhishen: ...
It felt as though a tiny figure had flown up, drawn a bow...
Whoosh—
An arrow struck his heart.
He was in love.
The Goddess's voice sounded incredible!
And she had looked him in the eye while telling him she admired him.
Jiang Zhishen felt as though his life had reached its peak.
"N-no trouble at all! I'll definitely protect you! Yinyin, you're my fan!"
Xu Yinyin: ...???
Jiang Zhishen: "No, wait, that came out wrong! I mean I'm your idol!"
Xu Yinyin: ...
Jiang Zhishen went numb.
It was over. His first face-to-face meeting with the Goddess, and he'd made a fool of himself.
She must think less of him now.
He wanted to dig a hole and bury himself in it.
But Xu Yinyin nodded with a bright smile. "Brother Jiang, how did you know I admire people as strong as you? Unlike you,