Chapter 144: Zhu Zhuqing's Decision Regarding Lin Yu, The Soul Fighting Arena!
Upon hearing Lin Yu's words about coming to change her fate, Zhu Zhuqing's heart became very complicated. She couldn't help but feel a wave of long-lost warmth and emotion.
However, having grown accustomed to keeping a cold face, she didn't know how to smile. She could only stay silent for a while before she spoke with a somewhat complicated and cold tone, "Thank you."
"No need to thank me. Let's eat. After we finish, we can take a walk around the mansion, and you can introduce me to the things around here. From now on, I'm here for you!" Lin Yu said with a slight smile, looking at the cold little kitten before him.
Hearing Lin Yu's words, Zhu Zhuqing remained silent. Her heart, which had been cold, suddenly felt warmer and more touched, as though a block of ice had suddenly been doused with warm water.
That warmth almost melted her. Her heart suddenly felt a bit sour.
How long had it been since anyone had cared about her?
Ever since her parents said she had become the fiancée of the Third Prince, Dai Mubai, she had never received warmth from any of her family members.
Her parents' attitude towards her had become indifferent and cold.
Ever since she had become engaged to Dai Mubai, her sister's attitude towards her had turned cold and resistant as well.
There had been many nights when she wanted to cry, but every time she held it back.
Because she had to be strong. She... had only herself left!
But now... now, it seemed like someone was really willing to stand by her, to help her through life's hardships, to help her break free from that so-called fate...
The heart that had been cold had quietly melted a lot at this moment.
Although she had already opened her heart to Lin Yu, her long-established habits still made it hard for her to express the feelings of gratitude. She could only remain silent, quietly eating the food on her plate.
Lin Yu didn't mind and smiled slightly, before also beginning to eat the food on his plate.
The many pairs of eyes around the cafeteria, upon seeing Lin Yu not only daring to sit with Zhu Zhuqing but also talking to her, couldn't help but exchange puzzled glances.
"Hey! Do you know who this guy is?"
"I don't know! But he's quite handsome. He doesn't look like someone from our Youming Duke's Mansion. He must be a soul master who just joined the mansion. Otherwise, I would have heard of him."
"But this guy is so bold! He dares to sit with the second miss and even talk to her! Doesn't he fear the eldest miss?"
"Yeah! But is he trying to hook up with the second miss? The second miss is engaged to the prince of the royal family. If the royal family finds out, even the Crown Prince would probably give him a hard time!"
...
As people around them saw Lin Yu talking to Zhu Zhuqing, they began to whisper and gossip.
Meanwhile, at the entrance of the second floor, a steward, acting on Zhu Zhuqing's orders, was initially preparing to find Lin Yu and persuade him to join Zhu Zhuqing's faction.
However, upon reaching Lin Yu's residence, he found that Lin Yu wasn't there.
The steward then searched around the mansion and finally found him in the cafeteria. But when he arrived, he saw Lin Yu actually sitting with the second miss, Zhu Zhuqing.
And they were even talking and laughing together.
This made the steward frown, and he quietly left the second floor.
This Ye Liangchen is talking to the second miss! Doesn't he know her identity?
No! I need to report this to the eldest miss and let her decide what to do!
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After seeing Lin Yu talk to Zhu Zhuqing, the steward immediately left the cafeteria and went to find Zhu Zhuqing.
"What! You're saying this Ye Liangchen is talking to my dear sister, and they were even laughing and talking?"
Upon hearing the steward's report, Zhu Zhuqing couldn't help but furrow her brows, her voice rising slightly.
"Well... that's what I saw. It really was like that."
"Although it's possible that Ye Liangchen doesn't know the second miss's identity, the second miss... she's as beautiful as you, eldest miss!"
"It's normal for Ye Liangchen to interact with her!"
The steward, wanting to stay neutral, smiled and made sure not to offend anyone, suggesting that it was not too abnormal.
Upon hearing the steward, Zhu Zhuqing also frowned and fell into deep thought.
Indeed, the steward was right.
Given how beautiful her younger sister, Zhu Zhuqing, was, it was normal for some young men to be attracted to her, especially if they didn't know the situation.
If she judged Ye Liangchen as someone who was going against her simply for talking to her sister, that would be too rash.
If this was the reason she missed the opportunity to recruit a talented youth and instead pushed him toward her sister, it would be a significant loss.
So, after some thought, Zhu Zhuqing decided to give Lin Yu a chance.
After pondering, Zhu Zhuqing looked at the steward and slowly said, "You're right. Let's not make a judgment about Ye Liangchen talking to my dear sister for now. But when you go to speak to him, make sure to explain the situation. Let him know what kind of relationship my sister and I have."
"Let him understand that if he wants to train well and gain better cultivation resources in our Youming Duke's Mansion, joining me is his best choice."
"If he refuses, then he will be my enemy, and there will be no place for him in the Youming Duke's Mansion. Understood?"
"Yes, understood!" The steward immediately cupped his hands and replied respectfully.
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After eating in the cafeteria, Lin Yu, accompanied by Zhu Zhuqing, began to tour the Youming Duke's Mansion.
They first visited the classroom and the Martial Soul Simulation Training Field, then finally arrived at the Soul Fighting Arena.
The Soul Fighting Arena in the Youming Duke's Mansion was also quite luxurious, resembling the large Soul Fighting arenas outside.
However, it was much smaller in size, with no counters or beautiful waitresses around.
There was just a large hall where people walked to and fro, and a row of announcement boards.
These boards were used to match opponents for those who wanted to participate in soul fights.
If someone wanted to engage in a soul fight, they could write down their Martial Soul and strength, as well as what type of opponent they were looking for, and post the information on the announcement board.
Then, if anyone saw the notice, met the criteria, and was interested, they would go to the specified Soul Fighting Arena to challenge the opponent.
After the fight, they would simply tear down the notice when leaving.
(END CHAPTER)
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