"Who's this Young Master Xue? Is he really that rich?" Xiao Wu asked curiously.
She was already shocked by how expensive everything here was, and now there was someone outside saying he'd pay for everyone's bill? Just how much money did that take?
Ning Rongrong glanced outside, her expression instantly turning into one of deep disgust. "That guy is just a spoiled dandy — indulging in wine and women, bullying the weak. Every time I see him, I feel like throwing up. If we were to rank all the playboys in Heaven Dou City, he'd be number one without question."
Xiao Wu instantly lost all interest, but still asked, "Then his family must be really rich, right?"
Ning Rongrong replied, "Rich? His family's even richer than mine."
Xiao Wu's eyes widened in surprise. "Isn't your Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect the wealthiest sect on the continent? His family's richer than yours? Who is he?"
"His father is Xue Ye," Ning Rongrong said flatly. "Even though the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is rich, in terms of total wealth, we still can't compare to an entire empire. But when it comes to readily available liquid assets, the Heaven Dou royal family might not actually have more than us."
"Xue Ye… isn't that the Emperor of Heaven Dou Empire?" Xiao Wu said, shocked.
Even Zhu Zhuqing, who normally didn't care, couldn't help but lift her head to glance outside — though she could only make out a blurry silhouette.
Ning Rongrong said, "That guy's name is Xue Beng — he's a total lecher. I just hope he doesn't come bother me, or he'll regret it."
"Thank you, Young Master Xue!"
"Thank you, Young Master Xue!"
…
The sounds of gratitude kept echoing from outside. Even the guests in the private rooms opened their doors and bowed to Xue Beng in thanks.
Xue Beng looked to be around eighteen or nineteen, with a somewhat handsome face — though compared to someone like Ao Tian, he was leagues apart.
He wore ornate brocade clothes, chin slightly raised, looking at others as if through his nostrils.
Ao Tian raised his eyes toward the commotion, a hint of surprise flashing in his gaze.
He had been to Heaven Dou City many times, yet this was his first time seeing the empire's Fourth Prince.
In the original plotline, Qian Renxue had poisoned two princes, which made Prince Xue Xing — Xue Beng's uncle — suspicious.
Fearing that the Fourth Prince might also fall victim, Xue Xing secretly conspired with Xue Beng, having him disguise himself as a useless, pleasure-seeking wastrel to avoid Qian Renxue's attention.
And indeed, for years, Xue Beng's lazy, unmotivated behavior had successfully fooled Qian Renxue. She never laid a hand on him.
Meanwhile, Prince Xue Xing was still secretly investigating the deaths of the two princes. Once he confirmed it was Qian Renxue disguised as Xue Qinghe, he would definitely eliminate her — and make Xue Beng the new Crown Prince.
"Xue'er really underestimated this one," Ao Tian thought to himself.
He watched Xue Beng for a moment, then couldn't help but admire him. The boy's act was flawless — every movement, every line, every expression, even every glance perfectly embodied the essence of a pampered scoundrel.
No wonder even someone as sharp and perceptive as Qian Renxue hadn't seen through it.
Ao Tian's expression turned thoughtful. Perhaps this Xue Beng had been pretending for so long that the act had become reality.
After all, with such a decadent life — who among the young could truly resist?
Ao Tian couldn't help but feel that, in the original story, Xue Beng was actually the luckiest winner. He indulged in every vice — food, drink, women, gambling — mastered them all, and after Qian Renxue's identity was exposed, he became the new Crown Prince of Heaven Dou Empire. Later, he even knelt before Tang San, became his disciple, and enjoyed Tang San's protection.
At this moment, beside Xue Beng stood ten young men, all around twenty years old — his usual gang of foppish companions.
Hearing all the people thanking him, Xue Beng looked extremely pleased. His gaze swept over the hall, and when it landed on the Tianzi Number Two private room, his eyes paused, a playful smirk tugging at his lips.
"Interesting… very interesting," Xue Beng chuckled.
All the other private rooms had opened their doors in greeting, yet the Tianzi Number Two room remained firmly shut.
"The Fourth Prince is here, and the people inside don't even come out to greet him. They must have a death wish," one of Xue Beng's attendants sneered.
Another man strode straight toward the room, laughing loudly. "I want to see who's got the guts to stay inside!"
"Wait," Xue Beng said, stopping him. He then waved over a nearby waitress.
"Your Highness, do you have any orders?" the waitress asked nervously.
Xue Beng reached out and forcefully grabbed the round fullness of her rear, squeezing as he asked, "Tell me — which big shot is inside?"
Though a playboy, he wasn't stupid. There were still plenty of people in Heaven Dou City he couldn't afford to offend — high-ranking officials of the empire, for instance.
If he messed with the wrong one and they beat him up, he'd just have to swallow it.
The waitress, who was both pretty-faced and curvaceous, felt his hand groping her but didn't dare resist. She quickly said, "Your Highness, inside are Miss Ning of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and several of her friends."
Xue Beng withdrew his hand, brought it to his nose, and perversely inhaled, then pinched his chin and said with interest, "It's been a while since I've seen that little girl. She should've grown up by now, huh? Hehe… let me go say hello."
Hearing that it was Ning Rongrong inside, Xue Beng felt at ease.
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and Heaven Dou Empire maintained friendly cooperation, and Ning Fengzhi was even the Crown Prince's teacher. Ning Rongrong's status was therefore equal to his own — Xue Beng wasn't afraid of her.
He truly wanted to see how that delicate little beauty had blossomed.
A group of young men followed behind Xue Beng, laughing and whispering as they headed toward the Tianzi Number Two room.
"Your Highness, I heard that Ning Rongrong's quite the beauty — a perfect match for you," one of them flattered.
A wicked smile curved Xue Beng's lips as he stopped outside the door.
The other guests in the hall looked intrigued, thinking to themselves that some good drama was about to unfold.
After all, both Miss Ning and Xue Beng were people not easily crossed.
Standing outside, Xue Beng knocked lightly on the door and called out, "Rongrong, little sister! It's your brother Xue Beng — open up!"
Inside, Ning Rongrong's face darkened with anger. "That shameless guy! I've only met him once or twice!"
Outside, when Xue Beng heard no response, he knocked again, harder this time. "Why aren't you opening the door? It's been so long! Your brother's missed you dearly!"
Everyone inside looked toward Ning Rongrong.
"Open it?" Xiao Wu asked.
"Don't open it!" Ning Rongrong said loudly. "Just seeing him would ruin my appetite. How would we even enjoy our meal?"
Hearing Ning Rongrong's words from inside, the smile on Xue Beng's face slowly turned into a sneer.
Soul power surged in his hand — he slammed his palm at the door lock.
Crack!
The lock shattered instantly.
"I'm treating tonight, and you won't even see me? Isn't that a little rude?" Xue Beng said as he pushed the door open.
A thick, playful grin returned to his face.
However, the moment his eyes fell on the people inside, his body froze completely.
His eyes shone brighter than ever, filled with blatant, burning desire.
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