Perhaps Yun doesn't like girls hugging him?
At this moment, the atmosphere became extremely tense and awkward. Lin Zhongyu's arm remained in a half-embracing posture, while Yun Zhonghe also froze in place, not daring to move randomly.
What kind of situation is this?
How should I react?
I don't know!
Realizing that he was being hugged by the female lead, Yun Zhonghe's first reaction was to look for Mu Jixue's whereabouts, fearing that a white-haired Gengar would suddenly appear on the dark street. This was more terrifying than a horror movie.
Fortunately, Mu Jixue had already been taken far away by Youyue Zhenren.
Good, there was no life-threatening danger, but at the same time, another problem surfaced.
What did the female lead mean by this?
Don't mess around, I'm a pure love warrior, no cuckolding here.
Gradually, Lin Zhongyu let go of Yun Zhonghe. Her face was burning, and she lowered her head, shyly retreating a few steps. She whispered, "In, in my Mother's hometown, this is the highest form of expressing gratitude. Mother taught me when I was young that if I encounter the most important noble person in my life, I must express my gratitude in this way."
"Hmm?"
Lin Zhongyu was making things up, but if she didn't find an excuse, she felt too embarrassed.
She tightened her skirt corner and continued to speak dryly, "I owe everything I have today to Yun. Yun is my benefactor, so I wanted to express my gratitude in this way. If I offended you... please forgive me..."
She looked down at the tips of her shoes, her voice as small as a mosquito.
"This, this way..." Yun Zhonghe looked bewildered.
Is there such a setting in this game?
I don't remember.
However, the matter of Lin Zhongyu's Mother, Falling Star Fairy, only exists in the background information. As for whether there is such a strange custom in Falling Star Fairy's hometown, Yun Zhonghe doesn't know.
But considering that the game world setting is not particularly rigorous, perhaps there really is such a strange custom.
Furthermore, as someone from Blue Star, hugging is not unacceptable. In foreign countries, they even use kissing as a greeting, so what's wrong with just a hug?
Don't always have that life-like illusion, thinking that if a girl is slightly intimate with you, she's interested in you. This excessive awareness will only harm yourself.
Besides, I only did some trivial things. Why would the female lead fall for me, Huang Mao? There's no reason for it.
As Huang Mao, it's already good enough not to be hated and disliked.
However... Lin Zhongyu is truly fragrant.
The fragrance from her hair just now seemed to still linger in Yun Zhonghe's nasal cavity, unwilling to dissipate for a long time.
Moreover, this time it was the other party who took the initiative to hug, which was completely different from the accidental situation with Mu Jixue. It somewhat made Yun Zhonghe's heart flutter.
"No, don't think too much. I can't touch the female lead."
Realizing that he was starting to think wildly, Yun Zhonghe quickly stopped. At the same time, he also observed the reaction of the Book of Prophecy in his Sea of Consciousness. It didn't seem to issue a warning about the female lead's unexpected behavior this time.
It seems the cuckolding plot didn't happen. I'm safe.
Perhaps the female lead really just wanted to express gratitude.
So Yun Zhonghe calmed himself down, no longer keeping a straight face, but smiled slightly: "These are just small matters, why would Miss Lin mention them? Aren't we friends? Since we are friends, these are things I should do."
"Ah... yes... also, also..."
Her reply was a bit stiff, seemingly disappointed, regretful, and unwilling.
Yun Zhonghe scratched his head: "Did Mu say something wrong? Please don't mind if I offended you."
"Eh? No, no, no, no! How could I... Yes, we are friends!" Lin Zhongyu realized her Gaffe and quickly nodded vigorously.
Ha... what am I doing? I'm making Yun have concerns instead.
It's just, she hoped for a relationship beyond friendship.
But indeed, she was too eager and almost messed things up.
Lin Zhongyu adjusted her mindset, put on a faint smile to make herself appear more normal, and then cupped her hands: "Yun, from now on, we are both Disciples of Xuantian Sect. Please give me more guidance. If you need anything, feel free to command Lin Zhongyu."
Yun Zhonghe also returned the gesture: "It is I who should say that. Please give me more guidance."
"Ah, you two, since you're here, say so earlier. I thought you weren't coming back."
Just then, Tao Jiu'er's voice came over.
Tao Jiu'er had been waiting for Yun Zhonghe for a long time. If it weren't for the fact that he was the Young Master, she would have gone back to sleep long ago.
At this moment, Yun Zhonghe had delayed for a full hour, and was even chatting with Lin Zhongyu at the doorstep, delaying her rest time.
Worker, refuse unpaid overtime!
"Jiu'er Jie, sorry, I made you wait longer."
Seeing Tao Jiu'er hugging her arms with dissatisfaction, he knew he had made this older sister unhappy again.
When the older sister is unhappy, he, Yun Zhonghe, will suffer. Although they are in a master-servant relationship, they are more like siblings.
An older sister bullying a younger brother seems to be the same script in every Family.
Seeing Tao Jiu'er appear, Lin Zhongyu's golden eyes couldn't help but blink curiously.
She had also communicated with Tao Jiu'er before; it was Tao Jiu'er who secretly leaked information to her. However, she didn't know much about the relationship between Yun Zhonghe and Tao Jiu'er.
But now she felt that in front of Tao Jiu'er, Yun Zhonghe felt completely different from usual, seemingly more lively and no longer cold.
Chapter Fifty-Three: No one is sleeping tonight!
"Jiu'er Jie, don't be angry. How about I arrange a set of Neon Feather Robes for you tomorrow?"
"Hmm? Just one set?"
"Two sets, two sets will do, no more."
"That's more like it, but it's agreed, I want the latest clothes from Treasure Pavilion!"
Tao Jiu'er put her arm around Yun Zhonghe's neck. The sight of them "playing" was imprinted in Lin Zhongyu's eyes, leaving her unable to calm down for a long time.
Especially when her eyes fell on Tao Jiu'er's exquisite figure, she instantly felt like she was being completely outshone.
Although Mu Jixue isn't small, she's a short loli, quite petite. Standing with her, Lin Zhongyu still had the advantage of long legs.
But Tao Jiu'er was different. She was a genuine great beauty, tall, with a large chest, a slender waist, perky buttocks, and long legs. It seemed she had all the selling points.
Spending time with such a woman every day, it's no wonder Yun Zhonghe didn't have much feeling for other beauties.
Moreover, the two of them were currently openly being intimate.
These two are a bit too close.
This made a strange feeling well up in Lin Zhongyu's heart.
What exactly is their relationship?
It seems like master and servant, but not quite. And she's such a beautiful woman, who has spent more time with Yun Zhonghe. More importantly, Tao Jiu'er isn't just a pretty face; she's also very capable. At least Lin Zhongyu felt she wasn't easy to deal with.
If Tao Jiu'er was in this selection ceremony, she would likely also secure one of the Disciple spots.
Lin Zhongyu suddenly thought of something. Many large families have the custom of raising child brides to ensure the continuation of their lineage, and they are carefully selected, excelling in both appearance and talent.
Could this Miss Tao Jiu'er be Yun Zhonghe's...
Lin Zhongyu didn't dare to make further wild guesses. She felt that continuing to think would only lead to answers that would make her uncomfortable.
Since that's the case, it's better not to think too much.
"Miss Lin, you've worked hard today. As per Madam and Young Master's request, the best guest room has been prepared for you. I will take you there shortly. Please feel at ease staying at Yun Mansion during this time. Father and Mother are busy with many affairs and cannot receive you temporarily. If you have any inconvenience in your daily life, please feel free to command me."
After "playing" with Yun Zhonghe, Tao Jiu'er became gentle, elegant, and dignified when facing Lin Zhongyu, just like a young lady from a noble Family with impeccable manners and speech.
This contrast made Yun Zhonghe really want to complain. Why was Tao Jiu'er so rude to him but so respectful to others? She didn't take him seriously at all.
"Ah... um, okay."
Lin Zhongyu responded blankly and then followed Tao Jiu'er ahead.
After all, the guest room and Yun Zhonghe's private courtyard were in different directions.
"Yun," before parting, Lin Zhongyu couldn't help but turn back and call out to Yun Zhonghe, "That... good night."
It was just a simple greeting, but the girl's face flushed with shyness. Then, as if fleeing, she quickly left with Tao Jiu'er.
"Lin Zhongyu is truly a good woman."
In the night courtyard, Yun Zhonghe couldn't help but cross his arms and sigh.
Intellectual and gentle, sensible and resolute, she was simply the perfect woman. How good it would be if Tao Jiu'er and Mu Jixue could learn from her. He wouldn't be so tired.
One can only say that she is indeed the first female lead. Her character is top-notch in all aspects, simple yet flavorful.
Moreover, she was nurtured by him with great effort. Yun Zhonghe felt a sense of relief like an old Father seeing his daughter grow up.
"No more thinking, I'll rest early tonight. I still have Immortal Alliance tasks to do later."
Yun Zhonghe hadn't forgotten that there was another route to take.
Now that the favorability with the first female lead, Lin Zhongyu, was temporarily sufficient, it was time to try to put some effort into the cannon fodder female supporting characters.
This was an experiment: build a good relationship with the cannon fodder female supporting character, then help her and Huang Aotian get together and become part of Huang Aotian's harem. This way, two people would speak well of him.
"Now I have cultivated both Eight Wilderness Swordplay and Asking Heaven Nine Swords to Perfection, and the application of the two swordplays is basically complete. However, to ensure the task is completed smoothly, it's best to also comprehend that Limitless Swordplay."
Yun Zhonghe recalled the black stone Mu Jixue casually bought from a roadside stall when she apologized to him. He might be able to find a way to repair some of the remaining fragments of Limitless Swordplay within it.
Currently, only the first ten forms of the swordplay remain. Yun Zhonghe can deduce it and perhaps restore it to Profound-grade quality.
The method of restoration is simple: starting from the first ten forms, try every Profound-grade sword form Yun Zhonghe knows one by one, using exhaustive deduction.
The swordplay in this game's setting is actually just various permutations and combinations of multiple sword forms.
Fortunately, he knows a lot of Profound-grade sword forms, at least 80% of the types.
However, for Earth-grade or even Heaven-grade, because the sword form library is too vast, it is estimated that Yun Zhonghe's ability would not be able to deduce them.
But if Limitless Swordplay can be restored to Profound-grade level and then applied with Asking Heaven Nine Swords, Yun Zhonghe's strength can be further improved, allowing him to handle more situations.
"Rest well tonight, conserve energy, and continue working hard tomorrow!"
As soon as he thought of practicing swordsmanship, Yun Zhonghe became excited. This passion, like playing a game, gave him great motivation.
Thinking this, he didn't want to sleep tonight; he just wanted to practice swordsmanship.
...
On the other side, under Tao Jiu'er's arrangement, Lin Zhongyu had moved into the Yun Family's luxurious guest room.
At this moment, she was alone in the room, and a wave of fatigue instantly washed over her. She lay down on the Yun Family's fragrant and soft bed. The treatment here was like heaven and earth compared to the Lin Family.
"Yun..."
Lin Zhongyu couldn't help but mutter to herself. She recalled the scene at the entrance of Yun Mansion when she was overwhelmed and ended up hugging Yun Zhonghe.
Even though she had explained it clearly at the time, recalling it now still made her feel extremely ashamed.
"Ugh ah ah ah!!! What in the world was I doing..."
Lin Zhongyu buried her head in the pillow and then rolled around on the bed in annoyance.
It seemed she wouldn't be sleeping well tonight.
...
And on the other side.
"Disciple, you have failed to circulate spiritual power through this acupuncture point for the third time. Are you concentrating?"
Mu Jixue was being scolded by Youyue Zhenren.
"Wuwuwu, Master, I was wrong, I will definitely succeed next time!"
Mu Jixue was on the verge of tears. She, who had always had no Bottlenecks in cultivation, made repeated mistakes today in switching Cultivation Techniques.
The image of Lin Zhongyu's body being wantonly handled by Yun Zhonghe kept appearing in her mind.
From the bed to the floor, then to the bathroom, the kitchen, and back to the bed, constantly cycling.
Pushed against the door, pressed onto the floor, and even tied up with red ropes and suspended in mid-air.