Chapter 217: How Much I Want to See You
Young Master Sang and Gu Yingmian ended up leaving the attic together.
On the bustling streets of Linzhou City, Young Master Sang trailed behind Gu Yingmian, resembling two strangers who didn’t know each other.
It wasn’t until they passed a few street corners and distanced themselves from the Floating Splendor Commerce buildings that Young Master Sang noticed Gu Yingmian was deliberately slowing down her pace.
“Ahem, Sister Gu, um…”
Young Master Sang cleared his throat, just ready to speak when Gu Yingmian suddenly turned cold and asked flatly:
“What is it, Daoist friend?”
Young Master Sang froze for a moment, then reluctantly bowed with respect, “I’ve admired the beauty of Gu Jianxian for a long time. Seeing you today, I am utterly captivated by your breathtaking appearance and found it hard to restrain my feelings. So I took the liberty to strike up a conversation with you.”
“A debauched man, daring to speak so lightly of such lewd matters. You should be punished,” Gu Yingmian replied coldly.
“…It’s all up to you, Gu Jianxian.”
“Well then, I punish you to go to the shop at the street corner and buy three jins of pastries. One jin must be osmanthus and red date flavored.”
“I want eight-treasure almond flavored!”
“I want black sesame!”
Watching the sword attendant sisters snickering behind Gu Yingmian, Young Master Sang could only compliantly turn and head to the street corner to buy three big bags of pastries.
Chun Lan and Qiu Ju eagerly accepted the pastries and began to munch happily.
Only Gu Yingmian cast a disinterested glance before saying lightly, “Take a piece and feed it to me.”
Young Master Sang coughed awkwardly, “Um, isn’t that a bit inappropriate? We’re in public…”
Seeing Gu Yingmian’s lips gradually pouting and her eyes becoming dangerously seductive, Young Master Sang could only awkwardly lean in and hold a piece of pastry up to her mouth.
Gu Yingmian finally satisfied, opened her lips and took a small bite.
Including Young Master Sang’s fingers, which she gently sucked on.
The moist, soft sensation at his fingertips made Young Master Sang’s heart skip a beat.
A number of passersby had already cast odd glances their way.
Of course, most were envious.
Yet Gu Yingmian seemed utterly unconcerned about the onlookers, enjoying Young Master Sang’s feeding like there was no one around. She even intentionally brushed her little tongue against his fingertips each time she took a bite.
As if teasing him.
After much anticipation, Young Master Sang finally endured until Gu Yingmian finished a bag of pastries and awkwardly said, “Sister Gu, isn’t it about time? If you have something to say, shall we—”
“Impudent!”
Gu Yingmian suddenly huffed in displeasure, “How dare you call me by name so intimately?”
“I punish you to accompany me for a bit longer, we’ll return when it’s dark.”
With her facade dropped, Gu Yingmian took Young Master Sang’s hand gently. He could only sigh in resignation.
It seemed they wouldn’t be going back anytime soon.
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Linzhou City was indeed the most bustling state city in the world.
Even at night, the entire city remained lit up, never sleeping.
The night market was especially lively, filled with colorful lights and shops lining the streets.
Gu Yingmian had sent Chun Lan and Qiu Ju away early and asked Yu Xia to return to the Demon Cult for her report. In the night market, only the two of them wandered hand in hand.
“This state city is truly lively.”
Gu Yingmian looked around, unable to contain her joy, “Next time, we can invite Little Ying to come along.”
Young Master Sang nodded, “When I go back this time, I’ll bring her along to play.”
“Is this trip because of work?”
“Yeah. The Floating Splendor Commerce is still a significant financial backer, and the Demon Cult is really short on funds right now. If we can really promote this collaboration, it’ll benefit both sides.”
“President Bai seems to be inviting the Sword Flower Palace for the same reason,” Gu Yingmian mused, “It seems like they intend to win over our palace.”
“And as for the Floating Splendor Commerce’s face, I can’t really refuse. After all, everything related to daily life in the immortal world is somehow associated with the Floating Splendor Commerce.”
“There’s no choice… I have to personally attend the banquet and decline.”
She said wearily, “I wonder why President Bai suddenly thought to court the Sword Flower Palace.”
Gu Yingmian’s words triggered a realization in Young Master Sang.
Right.
The Floating Splendor Commerce hasn’t developed to this point in a year or two.
If Bai Ming wanted to win over a powerful force with great cultivators for protection, why do it now instead of earlier or later?
Could it be… the Floating Splendor Commerce is facing some difficulties right now?
Young Master Sang decided to investigate the matter upon returning.
If the guess turns out to be true, that could be used as leverage for future collaboration discussions with Bai Ming, securing more benefits for the Demon Cult.
But that was a matter for later.
Right now, enjoying the date with Gu Yingmian was the priority.
They strolled through the lively night market, passing by the flowing river in the city. Young Master Sang found a quiet spot by the riverbank and they sat on the steps, quietly gazing at the distant lights.
“I never expected I’d think of finding time to see you every day. In the end, we met in a place like this.”
“Sister Gu misses me that much?”
“Of course I do—” Gu Yingmian suddenly blinked her beautiful eyes, changing her words, “But not particularly, I guess.”
“After all, you don’t lack company at home. Even if you’re out on business, Yu Ma is also with you, so you wouldn’t feel lonely or bored.”
Hearing the hint of jealousy in her tone, Young Master Sang could only scratch his head, tentatively saying, “Sister Gu, are you jealous?”
“Who would be jealous of you?”
Gu Yingmian suddenly turned her head, looking a bit displeased, “Why are you sitting so far away? Come closer.”
Young Master Sang scooted next to her.
“Closer.”
Young Master Sang shifted even closer.
“…Do you really need me to say it out loud that you should hug me?”
Young Master Sang cleared his throat and wrapped his arms around Gu Yingmian.
Gu Yingmian nestled obediently in his embrace, her gaze softening.
She held Young Master Sang’s hand, playing with it while asking, “Today, at the banquet, if I tease you, would you get angry?”
“Of course not.”
“Really?”
“I know Sister Gu is just missing me too much.”
“Yeah.” Gu Yingmian suddenly turned to face him, wrapping her arms around his neck, her little head resting gently against his shoulder, “I indeed really wanted to see you.”
“It was so hard to resist the urge to jump into your arms the moment I saw you.”
“Even though we just parted, why do I miss you so much?”
She seemed to be talking to herself.
Expressing her joy about Young Master Sang.
As Young Master Sang quietly listened, warmth spread in his heart.
“I also want to see Sister Gu.”
“Really?”
“Really.”
“How much do you want to see me?”
“I want to immediately marry Sister Gu and bring her home.”
Gu Yingmian suddenly burst out laughing, her beautiful eyes sparkling with soft mirth.
“Then hurry up and come marry me!”
“Okay, I’ll prepare a proposal as soon as I return tomorrow.”
“Eh!? I-I was just kidding, no need to rush… I’m not ready yet…”
Seeing Gu Yingmian suddenly flustered and tense, Young Master Sang couldn’t help but chuckle.
Realizing she had been teased, Gu Yingmian slowly pouted and tightly hugged Young Master Sang, kissing him.
“Okay! Bad younger brother bullying his sister.”
“Who asked you to be so cute when you’re bullied? Just consider it paying back for the daylight bullying.”
The river water was clear.
The moonlight reflected the figures of the two snuggling on the riverbank.
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