Xu Jiujiu Blocks the Door

Xu Jiujiu was dressed in a gorgeous gold dress, exuding a noble air. When she saw Dai Huabin walk in, she stepped forward to greet him.

"Huabin, it's really hard to see you." Xu Jiujiu's voice was tinged with laughter, and his tone was very familiar.

Zhang Lexuan glanced at Xu Jiujiu, then at Dai Huabin, and understood what was going on.

The fact that this princess of the Star Luo Empire personally went to the hotel lobby to confront him indicates that their relationship is definitely not ordinary.

Ma Xiaotao nudged Wu Ming with her elbow and lowered her voice:

"This kid's got something! He even knows Princess Star Luo Empire?"

Wu Ming rolled her eyes:

"You're asking me? Who am I supposed to ask? This kid has way too many secrets hidden inside."

Ning Tian and Cui Yajie stood in the back row. They looked at each other and saw the shock in each other's eyes.

Especially Ning Tian, who thought her status as the young master of the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect was already very competitive, but now even a royal princess has personally intervened?

Only Zhu Lu stood quietly beside Dai Huabin, her expression unchanged, still holding his arm.

Dai Huabin nodded Xu Jiujiu to Xu Jiujiu:

"Your Highness, you flatter me. I've been preparing for the competition these past few days and really haven't been able to find the time."

Xu Jiujiu chuckled softly:

"Stop trying to fool me with this competition. You guys finished the fight in one minute on stage today, without even breaking a sweat, right? Is that what you call preparing for a competition?"

Dai Huabin ignored the remark and turned to look at the crowd behind him.

"Grandmaster, please take everyone back to their rooms to rest. I'll chat with Her Highness for a few minutes."

Zhang Lexuan nodded in agreement. "Okay, don't take too long, we have a meeting this afternoon to review the competition."

Wang Dong'er was somewhat unwilling and didn't move. Xiao Xiao reacted quickly, grabbing her arm and dragging her towards the elevator.

Di Lingxi didn't want to leave either. She was about to reach out and hug Dai Huabin's other arm when Zhu Lu grabbed her wrist.

"Ling Xi, let's go upstairs first. I'll have the hotel kitchen prepare your favorite barbecue," Zhu Lu coaxed softly.

Upon hearing that there was barbecue, Di Lingxi immediately gave in and obediently followed Zhu Lu into the elevator.

Two royal knights stood outside the VIP tea room on the top floor of the Star Emperor Hotel. Only Dai Huabin and Xu Jiujiu were inside.

Xu Jiujiu personally poured a cup of tea and pushed it in front of Dai Huabin.

"Try it, this is a special royal supply of Snow Peak Emerald Tea, you can't buy it anywhere else even if you have the money."

Dai Huabin picked up his teacup, took a sip, and put the cup down:

"Your Highness has come in person today; surely it wasn't just to invite me for tea?"

Xu Jiujiu rested her chin on her hand, gazing at Dai Huabin's face.

"You really stole the show today. You annihilated the Tianling Team on stage, and you had so many stunning beauties with you in the audience."

Xu Jiujiu's tone carried a hint of teasing.

"I heard from Qingya that the White Tiger Duke Mansion has been quite lively these past few days. Just how many female confidantes did you bring back?"

Dai Huabin leaned back in his chair:

"Your Highness, you misunderstand. They are all my classmates and senior classmates. They are just staying at my house for a few days to relax."

"Just classmates and senior students?"

Xu Jiujiu raised an eyebrow.

"Where are the others besides Zhu Lu Zhu Lu? That girl with the light blue hair, and that blonde beauty, they don't look like ordinary classmates."

Dai Huabin sighed helplessly; the princess had clearly misunderstood something.

A year ago, he made a deal with the Star Luo Spirit Pearl and the Snow Empress Embryo. Xu Jiujiu and Xu Jiawei probably thought he was trying to curry favor with the royal family.

"Just friends," Dai Huabin replied curtly.

Xu Jiujiu clearly didn't believe it. She leaned forward slightly, closing the distance between them.

"Huabin, what do you think of me?"

That's a very blunt question.

Dai Huabin stared at the face that was Xu Jiujiu close to his. This woman was indeed beautiful, with fair skin and a noble air about her.

"Your Highness is naturally a beauty of unparalleled grace; countless young talents in the Star Luo Empire are enamored with you," Dai Huabin said, dodging the question.

Don't give me that bureaucratic talk.

Xu Jiujiu rolled her eyes at him.

"You know that's not what I'm asking. With your talent, the White Tiger Duke Mansion will definitely be handed over to you in the future. Your brother also values you highly. If you're willing, our relationship can actually go a step further."

Dai Huabin remained calm. "I'm still in school; it's too early to talk about these things."

She didn't get angry for Xu Jiujiu; she knew these things couldn't be rushed.

"Fine, I won't force you. But you have to give me a heads-up." Xu Jiujiu straight. "Of all the girls around you, how many are actually your women?"

Dai Huabin chuckled, "Your Highness, are you checking my household registration?"

Xu Jiujiu said matter-of-factly, "Shouldn't I at least know how many competitors I have?"

Meanwhile, in the Shrek team's luxury suite, the atmosphere was lively.

The girls gathered in the living room, chattering excitedly about what had just happened downstairs.

Wang Dong'er sat on the sofa, holding a cushion in her arms, and vigorously rubbing the edges of the cushion.

"Zhu Lu, that's Star Luo Empire!" Wang Dong'er finally couldn't hold back anymore, looking at Zhu Lu who was feeding Di Lingxi fruit, "Aren't you afraid she'll steal Dai Huabin away?"

Zhu Lu stuffed a slice of peeled apple into Di Lingxi's mouth and wiped her hands with a tissue.

"Steal it?" Zhu Lu's tone was calm. "Huabin knows what he's doing; he won't let himself be taken advantage of."

Wang Dong'er became anxious. "What do you mean by 'won't suffer a loss'? She's a princess, and so beautiful. What if she uses her royal power to intimidate people?"

Ma Xiaotao took a bottle of ice water from the refrigerator, unscrewed it, took a sip, and then sat down on the armrest of the sofa.

"Dong'er, you're worrying too much," Ma Xiaotao teased. "Even his real fiancée isn't anxious, why are you?"

Wang Dong'er blushed and retorted defiantly:

"I... I just can't stand that princess's arrogant attitude! What right does she have to come and block people like this?"

Ning Tian sat on a single sofa to the side, holding a glass of juice in his hand.

"That's normal," Ning Tian analyzed. "A talent like Huabin's would be highly sought after by any power. It's perfectly normal for the Star Luo Imperial Family to try and win him over."

Xiao Xiao leaned close to Wang Dong'er's ear and whispered, "Dong'er, are you feeling threatened?"

"What do I have to worry about!" Wang Dong'er's voice suddenly rose like a cat whose tail had been stepped on. "Let him talk to whoever he wants, it's none of my business!"

Cui Yajie covered her mouth and chuckled:

"Yes, yes, it's none of your business. I wonder who was blocking Meng Hongchen's way in the competition tunnel just now, acting like a little tiger guarding its food."

A burst of laughter immediately filled the living room.

Bing Hanyue and Xue Qingyao, who had remained silent, sat in front of the French windows.

Bing Hanyue transmitted her voice to Xue Qingyao through her spiritual power:

"Xue'er, look at these girls, they're all fighting over Huabin. Human emotions are so complicated."

Xue Qingyao looked out the window at the street scene of Star Luo City and replied:

"He's too dazzling; naturally, he attracts others. However, he knows very well what he wants."

Inside the tea room, Dai Huabin and Xu Jiujiu's conversation continued.

Dai Huabin changed the subject away from emotions:

"Your Highness, you didn't come to see me today just to ask how many girlfriends I have, did you?"