Ever since Ning Fengzhi warned Ning Yunxiao, he had no choice but to start paying attention to Ye Lingling.
But even without Ning Fengzhi's warning, he would have paid attention to Ye Lingling anyway.
After all, Ye Lingling was so beautiful, and she and her mother were alone. It would be easy to take over their estate.
So when a servant reported that Ye Lingling was shopping in Heaven Dou City, Ning Yunxiao eagerly rushed over.
"Miss Ling Ling, what a coincidence to run into you here. It seems we truly are fated. I just happened to acquire a jade hairpin, and it suits you perfectly."
As Ning Yunxiao spoke, an attentive servant immediately handed over an open brocade box. Inside lay an exquisitely crafted, valuable jade hairpin carved in the shape of Ye Lingling's Martial Soul, the Nine-Hearted Begonia.
Ye Lingling: "..."
Dugu Yan: "..."
That excuse for giving her a gift... was so awkward.
If she hadn't known Ning Yunxiao came from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, Ye Lingling would have thought he was a salesman.
But it wasn't really Ning Yunxiao's fault. What sort of status did a direct-line young master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect have? Girls had always fawned over him. When had he ever been a simp?
It was only natural that he was clumsy the first time he pursued a woman.
But in Ye Lingling's eyes, Ning Yunxiao's inexperience wasn't the problem. His ulterior motives were the real problem.
"Thank you, but no."
After saying that, Ye Lingling wanted to leave with Dugu Yan by going around Ning Yunxiao, but how could Ning Yunxiao let her go? He turned along with her.
I block!
"Miss Ling Ling, my feelings are completely sincere. Please accept it. It's so hot outside—why keep