Gongsun Lan looked where Liuli was pointing and saw that beside the black-haired young man sat a beauty of peerless grace, her expression somewhat desolate and vacant.
He only glanced once before looking away. After peeking at Liuli's face, he gave a light cough and said, "She's alright, I suppose, but she's far inferior to you."
"Huh! What nonsense."
Liuli's little face reddened slightly as she raised a hand and gently smacked Gongsun Lan's arm, completely ignoring the gaze that had been fixed on her all along.
Gongsun Lan looked at the young girl's smiling face, feeling even more puzzled inside.
What was with this girl today? Usually, she barely paid him any attention. Could it be... her usual indifference had merely been a young girl's reserve? Had she figured things out now?
Gongsun Lan's eyes lit up, and he instantly felt like he had a chance.
Only later would he realize that he had merely been part of the young girl and Xiao Yan's play. How tragic!
"No, you really are prettier. I mean it," Gongsun Lan answered solemnly.
In terms of facial features, Liuli and Xun Er each had their own strengths and were evenly matched; Liuli might even have had a slight edge. As for temperament, one was elegant and composed while the other was sweet and lively, and Gongsun Lan preferred the latter more.
"You're forcing the praise too hard. That isn't very reserved of you," Liuli huffed twice, her little head swiveling about as she searched for one plot target after another.
Hun Ya, Hun Li, Huo Xuan, Yao Xingji, Shi Wu, Lei Dong... Hm? Why was he here?
Liuli stared at the familiar silver robe and froze slightly, not expecting that fellow to come and watch the excitement.
I still remember how he fell