But a moment later, Cheng Xun sighed. "He already broke through to become a Second-Rank Martial Artist today. Bai Qingtian went in person to invite Young Master Zhou to dinner. One of our servants happened to witness it, or I would still be in the dark."
"What? Father, he reached the second rank?" Disbelief flashed through Cheng Xiaoxiao's eyes. "Father, are you sure there hasn't been a mistake?! How... how is that possible!"
"How could there be a mistake?" Cheng Xun sighed. "What else could make that snob Bai Qingtian lower himself and invite him in person?"
His face was full of regret.
A Second-Rank Martial Artist. This was a Second-Rank Martial Artist!
The smile had vanished from Cheng Xiaoxiao's face as well. Pale-faced, she slowly sank into a chair. After a moment of silence, she suddenly said, "Father, do you think... he would agree if I invited him out for a stroll in a few days? He specifically asked the Lian Household to propose a marriage to us before, which proves he was interested in me. If I lower myself a little, he'll surely be delighted to accept."
At her words, Cheng Xun snapped, "Young Master Zhou has now reached the second rank. Who knows how many women want to admire flowers and stroll with him? How could we possibly get a turn?! Don't bring this up again! We missed our chance, so let it go. Alas, our Cheng Household simply wasn't blessed with that fortune."
Then he looked at Cheng Xiaoxiao, his expression turning cold.
"I spoiled you too much before and let you have your way in everything. If you had listened to me back then and gotten together with Young Master Zhou, our Cheng Household would now... forget it. From now on, I'll be the one