Inside the cabin, all sounds fell silent instantly, leaving only the sound of footsteps on the stairs in the attic.
Yang Zhen turned around and was immediately stunned. His gaze gradually became infatuated. If it weren't for the fact that this was not the right occasion to drool, Yang Zhen could have drooled a small basinful.
At that moment, Yang Zhen wanted to sing a song. "I, who am supposed to cooperate with your performance, can't turn a blind eye..."
On the stairs, a young woman smiled radiantly. It was the first time Yang Zhen had ever met someone whose smile was so sweet and fragrant. The woman in front of her seemed boneless, yet she was curvaceous and beautiful. Both her figure and appearance were impeccable, and she attracted everyone's attention as soon as she appeared.
Most importantly, it was the woman's smile and the way she looked at Yang Zhen Yang Zhen with such affection that she could bewitch him completely. Yang Zhen played along perfectly, looking every bit the lecherous man.
One is a great actor, the other is a great actor; they both have excellent control over even the slightest facial expressions. They are evenly matched!
If Yang Zhen were to describe her using the most fitting image in his mind, it would be the Raven Queen Mi Yue from a game he played on the Blue Planet, exuding a kind of evil yet alluring feeling.
The young woman was dressed in black gauze, which accentuated her figure as if it were a work of nature, her curves exuding a captivating allure, both hazy and mysterious.
Yang Zhen scanned her from head to toe and immediately came to a conclusion: this woman was no ordinary person.
This was the first time Yang Zhen had encountered a woman who was almost on par with Hua Youyue in terms of beauty. However, if they were to differentiate in terms of their attractiveness to men, the woman in black veils, who took the glamorous queen route, would have the upper hand.
Hua Youyue quietly watched the woman, her body gradually becoming misty. She retreated slightly, and the otherworldly aura of the Long Moon Pavilion Master rose slowly like water and mist, complementing and resisting the woman.
"Why did Boat Mistress Yun come down?"
"She truly deserves to be called a beautiful flower on the shores of the East Sea; every time she appears, she gives people a stunning feeling."
" Tower Master Hua is overjoyed to have acquired a koi fish, Boat Mistress Yun naturally has to come down and offer his congratulations. However, both of these women are outstanding heroines, and seeing them standing together now is quite a feast for the eyes!"
"Huh, Boat Mistress Yun is actually heading towards that young man. What's that young man's name again?"
" Yang Zhen!"
"Terrifying!"
Yang Zhen, already deeply immersed in the role, wiped away imaginary drool, grabbed Boat Mistress Yun's hand, and gently stroked it in her palm. Her eyes were like the moon, and her voice was deep and affectionate:
"I used to think that no woman in the world could surpass Little Hua. Even those who came from the village, came to the mainland to fight for justice, and became more knowledgeable, still thought that all women in the world were nothing special. Until... until this moment, I realized that I was still a frog in a well!"
"A frog in a well?" The Boat Mistress Yun's slightly furrowed brows relaxed as she looked at Yang Zhen with curiosity, giggling as she subtly withdrew her hand, but her expression suddenly changed.
How could Yang Zhen let her just pull him out like that? He clenched his hands, his eyes unfocused, gazing at the sky at a 45-degree angle, and said with endless sighs and regret, "Yes, you see, in front of me, the sky is always only as big as the opening of a well. I am just a frog at the bottom of a well, never knowing that there are people in this world more beautiful than Little Hua."
A group of people stared at Yang Zhen in disbelief, especially when Yang Zhen actually grabbed the delicate hand that so many people coveted in his own. Their mouths twitched uncontrollably.
That shameless bastard! What "frog in a well" and "view of the sky from the bottom of a well"? These are all just empty words. Even that infatuated look on his face is probably an act.
They'd seen despicable people before, but never anyone this despicable, especially one so shameless! There was a stunningly beautiful woman right in front of them, yet they still dared to lay a hand on Boat Mistress Yun. This... this... why couldn't they be such a bastard themselves?!
Hearing Yang Zhen's blatant praise, a group of envious and jealous people swallowed hard with resentment.
Luo Wuchen's cold snort had just begun to form, but before it could be uttered, it was swallowed back by a series of sweet, gentle smiles, like the tinkling of silver bells.
Boat Mistress Yun glared at Yang Zhen slightly, finally withdrawing her soft, boneless hand. She smiled at Yang Zhen and said, "A frog at the bottom of a well, looking at the sky from the bottom of a well—that's quite an interesting description. Young Master Yang, you've used these sweet words to deceive quite a few girls, haven't you?"
It's over!
Yang Zhen curled his lip. This woman, gentle to the bone, was truly extraordinary. Her words were witty, and most importantly, her series of laughs made it impossible to get angry even when her shortcomings were exposed.
Moreover, when the Boat Mistress Yun spoke, he looked at Hua Youyue with a half-smile, the meaning of which was self-evident.
Hua Youyue remained calm, showing no anger whatsoever. Instead, she looked at Yang Zhen Yang Zhen with a half-smile, seemingly waiting for his answer.
I can't afford to mess with them.
So much for the stereotypical naive and innocent women of another world? These two women before me are incredibly shrewd and calculating, capable of captivating anyone with their every move, making them utterly irresistible. They're simply not to be trifled with.
Yang Zhen laughed heartily, leaned back in his seat, and said, "True friendship is revealed in life and death, in poverty and wealth, in nobility and lowliness. How can words like 'deception' be used to describe my sincere feelings..."
His voice was resounding and powerful, and his carefree and detached manner made Yang Zhen's lazy expression appear profound and dignified.
As soon as Yang Zhen uttered his voice, all other sounds in the entire cabin vanished, leaving only his Yang Zhen, resonant voice echoing through the air.
The Boat Mistress Yun trembled, looking at Yang Zhen with astonishment. She murmured Yang Zhen's words, her eyes shining even brighter, and giggled, saying, "So Young Master Yang is such a magnanimous and insightful person! This humble woman is inexperienced and has been presumptuous. I hope Young Master Yang will not take offense!"
Yang Zhen waved his hand. "It's alright. 'A bosom friend afar brings a distant land near.' Even though we are separated by thousands of miles, we have met here. This shows the wonder of fate. It's not that I should come all this way to blame you."
Boat Mistress Yun's eyes shone even brighter.
Yang Zhen not only made his stance clear, stating that true friendship is revealed through genuine feelings, but also perfectly illustrated the idea that true friendship is revealed in times of hardship with a single sentence. This magnanimity and understanding instantly won the approval of the vast majority of people present.
Luo Wuchen's face was gloomy. He hesitated several times, as if he wanted to speak, and stared at Yang Zhen for a long time before turning to his fellow disciple with a bewildered look and asking, "What do these two sentences mean?"
One of the female disciples hesitated for a moment before saying, "It's probably... Yang Zhen is going to be neighbors with Boat Mistress Yun!"
"Snort!"
Luo Wuchen snorted coldly, then burst into laughter, walked to Yang Zhen's side and said, " The Boat Mistress Yun is as beautiful as a fairy. You, a toad in a well, want to be her neighbor? That's just wishful thinking."
Everyone: "???"
Pfft!
Hua Youyue couldn't help but burst out laughing. Boat Mistress Yun also covered her mouth and giggled, but her gaze towards Luo Wuchen revealed a hint of disappointment.
Seeing that both women were laughing, the rest of the crowd could no longer hold back their pain and burst into laughter as well.
A man with thick eyebrows and big eyes was eating noodles, seemingly indifferent. After Yang Zhen uttered two profound words, the man merely looked up at Yang Zhen with surprise, then shook his head and pondered them.
Upon suddenly hearing Luo Wuchen mention that Yang Zhen wanted to be neighbors with Boat Mistress Yun, the burly man coughed up all his noodles. A white noodle emerged from his nose, wobbling precariously. The man stared blankly at Luo Wuchen, then reached out and pulled the noodle out of his nose.
"Damn it, how could such a good-for-nothing exist in Azure Blessed Land?"
Seeing that everyone burst into laughter, Luo Wuchen realized he had said the wrong thing. His face flushed red, and he glared at Yang Zhen with a resentful and cold expression.
Yang Zhen ignored Luo Wuchen, but felt a bit of goodwill towards the big man who was spitting noodles out of his nose. Even with noodles coming out of his nose, this guy was still able to slowly and nonchalantly pull them out bit by bit. He was definitely a talent.
However, this Boat Mistress Yun was clearly someone of great importance, so why did he specifically come down to find him, inexplicably drawing hatred towards him? Yang Zhen looked at the Boat Mistress Yun with some hesitation.