An Jing had actually seen this long ago. Luo Qinghui and Miao Yunying's relationship clearly wasn't normally close, but the others hadn't noticed? That could only mean they were a little lacking in life experience.
Moreover, An Jing could tell that Luo Qinghui had taken this opportunity to explain things to him because she wanted him to help Miao Yunying.
He was too embarrassed to ask for help, but Luo Qinghui wasn't, and An Jing didn't mind. In fact, he was rather interested.
As for why they were making it public now, it was mainly because there was no longer much need to keep it secret. Luo Qinghui wasn't the sort to hide things, so naturally, she told them the truth.
"You kept that well hidden, Senior Sister!" "Well, we should celebrate!" "Perfect timing. We can welcome Brother An back to the sect, too. My Mingjing Sect is opening another peak, so I'll go get some good stuff to celebrate!"
When they heard the two had made their relationship public, the others immediately grew excited and started cheering. Even Shi Liang, who usually wore an expressionless face, smiled and called out, "I made Senior Brother Heguang a fine weapon last time and got quite a bit of good wine in return. I'll bring it all out today for everyone to celebrate!"
An Jing could more or less understand why Grandmaster had such a deep loathing for Ming Heguang's drinking. The man was probably going around the sect using spirit wine as payment, spreading drinking culture and leading the next generation astray. If so, he really did deserve to be thoroughly suppressed.
"Sounds good."
An Jing liked this atmosphere, too. This kind of relaxed, friendly place where he could let his guard down was what he wanted—a sect that felt like