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Watching Dongfang Bai gracefully wielding the colorful flags, his movements were elegant yet striking.
Today, the sun shone brightly, the sky was clear, and a gentle breeze swept across the shimmering river, creating a breathtaking scene that left one in awe.
However, all the beauty seemed to pale in comparison to the presence of the man in white, as if everything around him existed merely to highlight his allure.
His tall figure, clad in a slightly white Long Robe, with long black hair framing his handsome features, was captivating.
As the snow-white Dragon Boat surged forward like a tiger emerging from the mountains, the fierce river wind billowed his Long Robe and Long Black Hair, making him appear like an immortal ready to soar into the sky.
Graceful as a startled swan, he moved like a dancing dragon...
In an instant, the enthusiastic cheers around Le Yao Yao seemed to fade into the distance.
It wasn't until the snow-white Dragon Boat raced ahead of the others at lightning speed, claiming first place, that Le Yao Yao snapped back to reality. She joined in with the crowd's cheers, clapping and shouting excitedly.
"Wow, Brother Bai is amazing! Brother Bai is incredible!"
Coming back to her senses, Le Yao Yao's face lit up with radiant excitement as she continued to applaud and cheer.
Perhaps it was her cheers that caught his attention or maybe he sensed her gaze; Dongfang Bai, who had been standing on the Dragon Boat, turned slightly to look in her direction.
In that moment, their eyes met. Both were momentarily stunned before breaking into smiles.
That scene was so warm and their smiles so charmingly delicate.
It was a moment of beauty that resembled a watercolor painting, leaving everyone in awe.
However, unbeknownst to her, a certain man had his eyes on her, and his cold, stern face instantly darkened...
As the sun set behind the mountains and the lights began to twinkle, the once bustling day gradually quieted down, welcoming the elegant and enchanting night.
Every year, the Capital City holds a Dragon Boat Racing event, and the winning crew is invited to enjoy a grand feast at the best inn in the city, Ruyi Inn. This year was no exception.
During the day, Dongfang Bai noticed Le Yao Yao was also present. After disembarking, he invited both Le Yao Yao and Frosty to join him at Ruyi Inn.
Naturally, Le Yao Yao would not refuse Dongfang Bai's warm invitation.
However, when she and Frosty followed Dongfang Bai into Ruyi Inn, they unexpectedly discovered that the infamous Hell King was also there, along with Nangong Junxi.
Le Yao Yao couldn't help but pause for a moment.
At that time, she saw the Hell King quietly sitting there, sipping his drink as if he had not noticed her. So, Le Yao Yao merely pursed her lips and casually found a table with Frosty to sit down, then glanced around the room.
They were on the second floor of Ruyi Inn.
Since Ruyi Inn was the finest establishment in Capital City, its rooms were decorated in a very luxurious and elegant manner.
Moreover, this particular room was spacious enough to accommodate four large round tables.
To avoid any interaction with the Hell King, when Dongfang Bai invited her to sit with him near the Hell King, Le Yao Yao smiled and politely declined.
"Brother Bai, I’ll just sit here with Frosty."
"I see, then feel free."
Upon hearing Le Yao Yao's words, Dongfang Bai assumed that Le Yao Yao would feel awkward sitting next to Leng Junyu, so he didn’t insist. He simply greeted Le Yao Yao’s table and walked over to Leng Junyu.
Since Dongfang Bai had made a point to greet everyone earlier, the others understood that Le Yao Yao was a friend of Dongfang Bai and were very warm and polite towards her and Frosty.
Le Yao Yao, with her cheerful personality and humorous conversation, quickly bonded with the participants of the Dragon Boat Racing.
Before long, the dishes were served.
Ruyi Inn truly lived up to its reputation as the best inn in Capital City; not only was the decor lavish, but the food was also incredibly delicious.
Twenty dishes and a soup, featuring an array of mountain delicacies and seafood, with both fish and meat, making for an extremely rich meal.
Today, everyone had been busy all day and was starving. As soon as the food was on the table, they began to dig in without hesitation.
One by one, they picked up their chopsticks and started eating meat heartily while drinking copiously.
Le Yao Yao didn’t hold back either when it came to their hearty appetites.
She picked up her chopsticks and continuously served dishes to Frosty.
Le Yao Yao thought that Frosty was just too reserved; if he ate at this table with these people without keeping up, he would end up with nothing but leftovers.
As soon as the dishes were served, Le Yao Yao eagerly picked up her chopsticks and began to serve food from the table into Frosty's bowl.
"Frosty, you must be hungry! Hurry up and eat!"
"Yes, Brother Yao, you should eat too!"
Seeing Le Yao Yao so thoughtfully serving him, Frosty felt a rush of embarrassment and sweetness in his heart. He quickly picked up his chopsticks and placed a piece of braised fish into Le Yao Yao's bowl.
For everyone else, since they were unaware that Le Yao Yao was a eunuch from Duke Rui's Residence, they watched the two of them serve each other food with envy and jealousy.
Moreover, having consumed quite a bit of alcohol, their conversations became more direct.
"Yao Brother, is this person beside you your beloved?!"
One burly man, perhaps influenced by the alcohol, had a face as red as a tomato as he laughed directly at Le Yao Yao.
The others immediately chimed in.
"I bet that's true! Just look at them; they are such a perfect match, truly a pair made in heaven. It's really enviable!"
"Haha, that's right! Yao Brother, you better be loyal. When you get married, remember to invite all of us, okay?!"
"Exactly, exactly..."
Recently, everyone had been busy practicing for the Dragon Boat Racing event, which added to the tension and excitement in the air.
Now that the Dragon Boat Racing was over and they had achieved good results, everyone was completely relaxed. After filling their stomachs, they began to get rowdy, turning the entire room into a lively atmosphere.
As the crowd cheered, Le Yao Yao simply touched her nose, treating their antics as jokes and not taking them seriously. She chuckled and said, "Everyone, don't misunderstand! Frosty is my sister!"
"Oh—sister, huh—"
Clearly, the crowd did not believe Le Yao Yao's words, their tones dragging out in disbelief.
Hearing this, Le Yao Yao could only smile in silence, while Frosty, under the teasing gazes of everyone, quickly turned red.
She then leaned closer to Le Yao Yao's side.
Le Yao Yao took Frosty's action as shyness. After all, she was a delicate young lady who had never been teased like this before.
However, this scene appeared quite differently to the onlookers.
Everyone exchanged knowing glances, solidifying the idea that Le Yao Yao and Frosty were a couple.
In response, Le Yao Yao chose not to argue further, thinking they were just having fun with them!
But her silence was interpreted by someone as an acknowledgment.
In an instant, the hand gripping the wine glass tightened involuntarily.
The person in question was none other than Leng Junyu!
In fact, he had noticed Le Yao Yao's presence here long ago.
However, he chose not to look at him.
Because during lunch, watching him and Dongfang Bai gaze at each other from a distance, that Yingying smile pierced his eyes!
And the way he held another woman's hand so tenderly only fueled his envy and jealousy.
Inside, it felt as if a heavy stone was lodged in his heart, making him extremely uncomfortable!
That damn little eunuch really knew how to attract attention!
Whether it was the little eunuchs in the manor or his debauched junior brother, the Top Courtesan, now even Dongfang Bai…
It was infuriating!
He was clearly his person, wasn't he?
In contrast to Leng Junyu's inner turmoil of anger and resentment, Nangong Junxi, sitting beside him, felt equally uneasy about the ruckus coming from that direction.
He picked up a piece of Steamed Pork Ribs and took a bite, then remarked with a sour tone, "This Piglet really can't sit still!"
Having cleansed himself thoroughly, he still ended up with a crush. How infuriating!
Could it be that he hadn’t purified himself enough?
Nangong Junxi pondered this with various feelings of confusion and jealousy.
He then picked up his chopsticks and grabbed a piece of poached chicken to eat.
It was quite delicious. However, after just one bite, he began to mutter in frustration.
"Why are all the dishes today so sour? Did the kitchen mistake vinegar for soy sauce?"
Upon hearing Nangong Junxi's words, Leng Junyu merely raised an eyebrow and shot him a sidelong glance. His gaze eventually landed on the poached chicken in Nangong Junxi's bowl, and with a twitch of his lips, he chose to ignore him.
In contrast to the disgruntled moods of Nangong Junxi and Leng Junyu, Dongfang Bai watched the lively scene across from him with a smile that radiated warmth and joy.
"Heh, I didn’t expect Brother Yao to be quite popular!"
"Hmph! Popular? He’s just attracting all the bees and butterflies!"
Nangong Junxi scoffed dismissively at Dongfang Bai's comment.
In the end, everything he ate tasted sour, and with a decisive 'thud,' he set down his chopsticks and opted for some wine instead.
As for what was happening with Leng Junyu, Le Yao Yao had no idea at all.
After the men around her finished their teasing, they continuously poured drinks for her.
She felt quite embarrassed by their excessive enthusiasm.
In the end, no matter how much she refused, she was still forced to drink several cups of sake.
Eventually, unable to bear it any longer, she made an excuse to step away.
After all, if they kept pouring drinks down her throat like that, it would be strange if she didn't end up drunk!
After exchanging a few words with Frosty, Le Yao Yao took a slightly unsteady step and walked outside.
To be honest, she really needed to relieve herself.
After asking a passing waiter for the location of the restroom, Le Yao Yao headed in that direction. Once she took care of her physiological needs, she didn't rush back.
Instead, she walked slowly along the cobblestone path, savoring the moment.
The moonlight tonight was truly beautiful.
Looking up, she saw a bright moon hanging high in the vast sky. The pure moonlight fell gently like silk, adding an indescribable charm to the surroundings.
The twinkling stars were playful and cute, continuously sparkling with the brightest light in the night, making the horizon lively and vibrant.
As Le Yao Yao walked slowly, she unknowingly arrived at the edge of a lake.
Before her lay the tranquil waters, with willows swaying gently along the shore, and a gentle breeze blowing softly.
The moonlight shimmered on the surface of the water, casting a layer of silver light that made the surroundings appear dreamlike and enchanting.
Seeing this, Le Yao Yao couldn't help but be captivated. Her steps came to an unintentional halt as she quietly enjoyed the beautiful scenery before her.
In that city, tainted by modern technology, it was hard to imagine that even with great wealth, one could find such pure and unpolluted beauty in the night sky.
The night breeze was refreshingly cool, making her sigh in appreciation.
Thus, under such a splendid scene, Le Yao Yao slowly closed her eyes and took a deep breath of the crisp air, feeling much more awake.
However, just then, a deep and rich voice suddenly sounded behind her—
"Well, well, Brother Yao chose quite a nice spot!"
"Uh?"
Startled by the sudden voice from behind, Le Yao Yao jumped. But as she turned around and saw who it was, she finally relaxed.
Gently patting her racing heart with her hand, she said, "Oh, it's Brother Bai. You almost scared me!"
"Ha ha, I'm sorry for scaring you."
Seeing Le Yao Yao continuously patting her chest, looking visibly shaken, Dongfang Bai couldn't help but say.
"It's fine! I was scared anyway!"
Upon seeing Dongfang Bai's serious apology, Le Yao Yao felt a bit embarrassed.
Then, as if remembering something, she immediately asked, "Brother Bai, why are you out here?"
Hearing Le Yao Yao's question, Dongfang Bai simply chuckled softly. He took a gentle step forward and stood shoulder to shoulder with Le Yao Yao, gazing ahead. His voice carried a rich, slightly hoarse tone.
"Ha ha, it was too noisy inside. Plus, after drinking a bit, I felt dizzy and decided to come out for some fresh air. What about you?"
In response to Dongfang Bai's question, Le Yao Yao smiled lightly and spoke honestly.
"Well, could I stay in there? If I didn't come out soon, they would have made me drink until I passed out!"
As she spoke, Le Yao Yao exaggeratedly displayed a 'scared little one' expression. Seeing this made Dongfang Bai smile slightly.
"Ha ha, Yao Brother is really cute!"
"Uh..."
The sudden compliment from Dongfang Bai left Le Yao Yao momentarily stunned, and as she lifted her gaze, she met the warm and gentle smile reflected in Dongfang Bai's deep black eyes.
Her heart seemed to skip a few beats.
Under the night sky, the darkness was thick like syrup, and the bright moon cast its light down like wisps of smoke.
The lake sparkled, mirroring the shifting stars above.
The evening breeze blew gently, causing the willows to sway gracefully, creating a scene that was both enchanting and elegant.
In that captivating moonlight stood a man, quietly resting by the shore.
The evening breeze lifted his white garments and long hair, making him appear ethereal and noble.
What was most captivating was his strikingly handsome face!
His sword-like brows arched elegantly, exuding charm, while his eyes sparkled like bright stars, filled with an extraordinary allure that was intoxicating.
Beneath his chiseled nose, his slightly upturned red lips gave him a warm and jade-like appearance.
He radiated an elegance akin to bamboo dew in a gentle breeze, resembling a lustrous pearl!
For a moment, Le Yao Yao found herself entranced.
It wasn't until Dongfang Bai's voice rang out again that she snapped back to reality from her daze at the handsome figure.
"What are you looking at, Yao Brother? Is my face dirty?!"
Seeing Le Yao Yao staring at him in a daze, Dongfang Bai couldn't help but chuckle.
Upon hearing this, Le Yao Yao's pretty face immediately flushed, especially when she met Dongfang Bai's smiling deep black eyes. She felt so shy and embarrassed that she almost wanted to jump into the lake and never come out again.
Oh my!
Why has she been so clumsy lately!?
But it wasn't entirely her fault; after all, the man in front of her was so handsome that it was hard to look away from anything beautiful.
Le Yao Yao took a moment to adjust her mood. To cover up her earlier embarrassment, she quickly changed the subject.
"Oh, right! Brother Bai, how come you're participating in the Dragon Boat Racing? I thought I was seeing things when I spotted you on the riverbank just now!"
Knowing that Le Yao Yao was deliberately changing the topic, Dongfang Bai merely smiled lightly. When he heard her question, he gently pressed his lips together, his gaze slowly drifting away from Le Yao Yao's face and landing in the distance.
Although Dongfang Bai's eyes wandered far away, they seemed distant and melancholic, as if he were reminiscing about something sorrowful through the enchanting night.
Noticing this, Le Yao Yao realized that she might have touched on a sore spot for Dongfang Bai. Her charming face froze for a moment as she planned to shift the conversation again. However, at that moment, Dongfang Bai spoke up.
"Legend has it that whoever wins the Dragon Boat Racing on that day will receive the favor of the River God and be granted one wish."
"Huh? A legend?"
Hearing Dongfang Bai's words, Le Yao Yao's eyes widened in surprise, a hint of astonishment coloring her gaze.
After all, she could hardly believe that this ethereal-looking man would actually buy into such nonsense.
However, seeing the sorrow etched on Dongfang Bai's face, Le Yao Yao felt a nagging sense that there was surely a story behind it all.
As Le Yao Yao pondered this in her heart, Dongfang Bai noticed her look of surprise. Perhaps he guessed what she was thinking, for he chuckled softly and said, "You must be wondering why I would believe such absurd tales, right?"
"Uh, heh heh..."
Caught off guard by Dongfang Bai's insight, Le Yao Yao felt a bit embarrassed and could only chuckle awkwardly.
Then she heard Dongfang Bai continue, "Actually, I don't believe it either!"
"Uh?"
Le Yao Yao was momentarily taken aback by his seemingly contradictory statement. Nevertheless, she chose to remain quiet, as she sensed that Dongfang Bai was troubled and needed someone to listen to him.
Perhaps aware of her thoughts, Dongfang Bai turned slightly to face her and smiled gently before saying, "Yao Brother, do you know? The first time I saw you, I felt like you were so familiar to me. That's why I really like you. Maybe it's because your age is similar to my sister's!"
"Ah? A sister!? I didn't know Brother Bai had a sister!"
Upon hearing Dongfang Bai's words, Le Yao Yao's tone was filled with surprise. After all, she truly had no idea that Dongfang Bai had a sister.
"Hehe, yes, I have a sister. This year, she is already sixteen years old. It's just a pity that I can't find her..."
As Dongfang Bai spoke, his voice carried an unmistakable sadness, and the sorrow in his expression deepened.
Seeing this, Le Yao Yao felt her heart clench painfully, as if someone were gripping it tightly. It hurt.
Although she knew she shouldn't pry into someone else's wounds, a sudden curiosity surged within her. She didn't know why, but she really wanted to know what had happened. Without thinking, Le Yao Yao blurted out the question.
"Why do you say you can't find her? Where did she go?"
As Le Yao Yao's curious words hung in the air, there was a moment of silence on the shore.
However, as soon as she finished speaking, she regretted it. She bit her tongue in frustration, silently scolding herself.
Why was she so nosy?
This might be a wound that he didn't want to discuss. By asking like this, wasn't she just tearing open someone else's scars?
Feeling a mix of regret and anxiety, Le Yao Yao immediately spoke up again, addressing the silent Dongfang Bai.
"I'm sorry, I shouldn't have asked that. If you don't want to talk about it, then you don't have to."
Le Yao Yao said apologetically, as she truly did not want to see this wonderful man in pain.
After she finished speaking, Dongfang Bai slowly turned his face towards her, his gaze landing on Le Yao Yao's little face, which was filled with a flustered apology.
As he looked at the petite and delicate youth before him, Dongfang Bai's deep black eyes flickered slightly with sorrow.
For some reason, there was an aura about this boy that brought a sense of peace and joy.
Being with him made one feel inexplicably happy and relaxed, and the pain that had been suppressed in his heart seemed to want to spill out to him.
After pondering for a moment, Dongfang Bai finally spoke up under Le Yao Yao's apologetic expression.
"Actually, I lost my sister. When I was four years old, my parents went out and left us in the care of a nanny. My sister had just been born at that time; she was tiny and incredibly cute. I loved her very much. From a young age, I vowed to be a good brother and protect her well. However, just a few days later, a flood suddenly broke out in the town. The nanny died trying to save us both. I held my sister, who was still in swaddling clothes, and climbed up onto the roof. But the flood was terrifying; it swept away many neighbors and friends I knew. Watching them being carried away one by one filled me with fear, and I prayed for someone to come rescue us. Unfortunately, the flood was too fierce and soon engulfed me.
At that time, I couldn't swim well, and with my sister in my arms, I truly wished that even if I were to die, I wouldn't let her suffer any harm. But in the end, the flood swept her away from my hands..."
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