Chapter 2, Do Not Stop.
Young Master Jun smiled and said: "Miss Xiangxiang, why not sit at the same table with me!"
In order to better promote the concept of "The Martial Arts Community is One Family," the ruling authorities of the Great Min Dynasty have decided to collaborate with Comrade Qiu Wannian, the owner of Qiu Yang Mountain Villa, who has excelled in embodying this principle. A grand martial arts conference will be held at Qiu Yang Mountain Villa one month later. At that time, the conference will not only invite martial arts heroes from all over the world to participate, but also have royal relatives and important officials from the court personally present to implement the principle of "The Martial Arts and the Court are One Family." Given this, it is clear that this conference will be unprecedented in scale, of extraordinary significance, and must not be allowed to fail. The conference will not only invite martial arts heroes from all over the world to participate, but also have royal relatives and important officials from the court personally present to implement the principle of "The Martial Arts and the Court are One Family." Given this, it is clear that this conference will be unprecedented in scale, of extraordinary significance, and must not be allowed to fail.
Xiao Er Ge's smile was somewhat stiff; after struggling for a moment, he decided to continue smiling and not to lose his temper. It is not wise for a clever person to get angry with a fool
After experiencing two such tragic events of human relationships, Qiu Difei resolutely made the decision to detach herself from the upper echelons. She told herself to forget about her so-called status as one of the three thousand golden girls and gradually allowed herself to quietly align with the grassroots organizations. Through Qiu Difei's subtle efforts, she soon blended in with a group of senior students, finding infinite happiness in their company.
Qiu Difei felt pleased as she thought: After all, it was actually the Second Senior Sister who was just chased away!
Qiu Difei felt a bit nauseous. Compared to her three stunningly beautiful sisters, she knew she was merely a delicate beauty; at most, to make herself feel better, she could add a touch of charm, but that would be the limit. However, the man before her, Uncle Zhang, could actually feel a sense of "love at first sight" for her, which truly stirred a mix of emotions in her tender little heart. There was a slight sense of vain satisfaction, but it was fleeting, and she had no real regret about its existence. Yet, the feeling that lingered was: a bit nauseous. A bit nauseous. Still a bit nauseous.
The handsome young man chuckled softly. Brother, someone actually referred to him this way
Qiu Difei happily turned and walked into the "Pavilion". Just as her feet stepped inside, a wonderful male voice floated in. The voice was filled with an ambiguous softness that made every woman unable to resist secretly yearning for it.
Qiu Difei immediately wore a silly expression on his face. This time it was not an act. It was genuine
Qiu Difei thought to herself: Quite interesting, there is such a thoughtful young man appearing at the foot of Qingyang Mountain, I should go and have a look! Not to mention anything else, by saving on a meal, she has already saved two taels of silver. Two taels of silver is not much, but Qiu Difei can accumulate little by little and gather enough for a significant amount. One day, when she has saved enough silver, she can hire a cheap assassin to help her burn down their house along with the contracts of servitude of some people. Two taels of silver is not much, but Qiu Difei can accumulate little by little and gather enough for a significant amount. One day, when she has saved enough silver, she can hire a cheap assassin to help her burn down their house along with the contracts of servitude of some people. She has truly had enough of that dilapidated manor. Once the house is burned down, without causing trouble, she can secretly dismiss the poor long-term and short-term workers and leave happily together.
Qiu Difei asked with a silly expression, "Little Second Brother, could it be that there is still a place on the other side?"
Qiu Difei felt as if she was hungry. At this moment, she also felt a bit thirsty in addition to her hunger. The feeling of hunger and thirst is such a terrifying thing for a single woman. Therefore, Qiu Difei decided to first satisfy her hunger and thirst at a restaurant before continuing her journey home.
At this moment, Director Zhang was clearly displeased. He forcefully waved the excessively large sleeves of his robe and shouted loudly: "Show them out"
Qiu Difei replied with a silly smile: "I am Zuo Xiangxiang from Qiu Yang Mountain Villa, and Qiu Wannian is my master. How should I address you, elder brother?"
It turns out that the people in the court all say that those from the martial world are savages, shouting and killing every day, finding no joy without bloodshed. However, since Qiu Wannian married two daughters of the court, he has deeply felt that the talents in the court are truly madmen who have been insane from the core, thinking whatever they want, deciding whatever they please, and others must immediately follow their lead. Qiu Wannian, known as a prominent figure in the martial world, wonders how he ended up marrying two wasteful daughters who carry the mad blood of the court, all because he coveted half of his father-in-law's purple jade pendant. Not only is he restricted in his actions, but these two tigresses also forbid him from taking concubines and having sons. Just thinking about this makes Qiu Wannian wish he could knock down those two tigresses in the house, bleed them, whip them, and bury them alive.
Young Master Jun raised his eyebrows slightly, and the captivating allure flowed endlessly from the subtle movements of his brows and eyes.
After Qiu Difei arrived at the Tianchi Escort Agency, she soon met the person in charge of the agency. When she handed the invitation to the head of the agency, Zhang Tianchi, a casual glance as she slightly raised her head unexpectedly revealed that Director Zhang's eyes, resembling those of a lecherous wolf, were silently radiating a captivating light towards her.
With no other options available, Qiu Wannian had no choice but to assign some invitation-sending tasks to his three beautiful daughters. Qiu Difei had always belonged to the category of apprentices, working alongside the three stunning beauties of the Qiu family in the same field. This outcome was gradually and intentionally brought about by Qiu Difei herself.
Qiu Difei followed the enchanting sound, which was accompanied by alluring little hands, and gazed over to see the legendary, extravagant, and unique gentleman.
This is indeed true. After seeing the sign for "Huanranxiang," passersby genuinely flocked inside, and no one went to the diagonally opposite "Good Food" to eat anymore. Everyone was captivated by the name "Huanranxiang," thinking that besides dining, there might be other ancillary services available. As a result, "Huanranxiang" enjoyed booming business, while "Good Food" gradually fell into disrepair, until it ultimately had to close its doors.
The task assigned to Qiudifei this time is to go down the mountain with her second senior sister, Zuo Xiangxiang, to deliver invitations to two well-known figures in the martial arts world
In order to ensure the timely convening of the Martial Arts Conference, Qiu Wannian mobilized everyone in the entire villa to participate in the preparatory activities. The preparation for this conference has three distinct characteristics: tight schedule, heavy tasks, and insufficient manpower.
The young niece is Zuo Xiangxiang, the disciple of the master of Qiuyang Villa. Qiu Difei has always traveled under the name of her second senior sister. The reputation of her second senior sister has been somewhat trampled by her, and it can be considered somewhat well-known. She often disperses with Zuo Xiangxiang to execute tasks in the north and south. She travels south while Zuo Xiangxiang travels north. People on the southern side believe that Zuo Xiangxiang from Qiuyang Villa is a slender young woman; while those on the northern side know that Zuo Xiangxiang is a plump young lady. Sometimes, when people from the north and south meet, they can mention Zuo Xiangxiang's name. After their exchanges, they cannot help but express their sighs, saying: "Perhaps life in Qiuyang Villa is not as good as the world imagines; just look at Zuo Xiangxiang, who fluctuates between being fat and thin, which must be due to the irregular meals in their villa."
Qiu Difei left in high spirits. She was driven away... yet still in high spirits...
This young man is exceptionally handsome! Between his smiling brows and eyes, there lies an enchanting charm that captivates the heart.
Young Master Jun lightly raised the corner of his mouth and said softly, "Miss Xiangxiang might as well call me 'Elder Brother', for I quite like this title"
Qiu Difei feels that the name "Do Not Pavilion" is actually much more sensational than "Huanran Fragrance". It should be the case that "Huanran Fragrance" would lose quite a bit of business to "Do Not Pavilion", but looking at the current scene, which is simply a magnificent sight of crowds and bustling activity, Qiu Difei is filled with some doubts.
However, it seems that not long ago, "Delicious Meals" was bought by a wealthy individual, who invested a large sum of money to renovate it. They transformed it into the only establishment within a radius of over 500 small towns at the foot of Qingyang Mountain, where the young women, in addition to serving dishes, would offer unique services if the patrons negotiated a good price with them. The new name of the establishment is quite clever, called "Do Not Pavilion".
The meaning of this statement is essentially, shouldn't the business across the street be better than yours? How is it that your place is full while they still have available seats?
The reason why Qiu Difei knows so much in detail is that her father recently seemed to have entertained the wicked thought of wanting to support "Don't Pavilion" and fantasized about having a fleeting romance after a meal, hoping that heaven would kindly allow him to reap a plump son ten months later. However, this remained merely at the stage of wicked thoughts and dreams
Comrade Qiu Wannian's sinister thoughts and dreams, after being brutally suppressed by two ferocious tigers at home, ultimately faded away helplessly in the bruised chest of the old man Qiu, carrying an immense nostalgia and unwillingness towards the mundane world.
Zhang Tianchi's smile immediately froze when he heard the crisp and melodious "little niece" from Qiu Difei. The term "niece" could be overlooked, but the addition of the word "little" before "niece" was particularly pointed. Even those in the martial arts world, regardless of their level of education, could discern the difference between "only son" and "little calf." A mere difference of one word was tantamount to an insult
As soon as Qiu Difei walked into the restaurant, the waiter, with a familiar smile on his face, greeted her warmly: "Miss Zuo has come to dine! Unfortunately, we are fully booked today. Would you like to wait here for a while, or would you prefer to go across the street to eat instead?"
In order to successfully organize this martial arts conference, Qiu Wannian, who had previously been troubled by the question of how to have a son, suddenly became extremely busy
In some respects, Zhang Tianchi is an open and straightforward person. For instance, if he has any particular thoughts about other young women, he immediately displays it on his face; similarly, if he feels happy or unhappy, he expresses it directly without any circumlocution.
Qiu Difei continued to smile foolishly, and then, as if innocently, asked: "Elder brother, where shall we have our meal?"
How should I address this beautiful young lady who has just entered
"The girl at Qiu Yang Mountain Villa is ... ... " Uncle Zhang asked with a greedy smile on his face.
The young waiter continued to smile and said: "It is like this, a distinguished gentleman has arrived across the way, quite extravagant! Not only has he reserved a pavilion, but he has also invited the female guests passing by to come in and enjoy a free meal! However, as for the male guests, they are strictly prohibited from entering. You see, we are all just a bunch of gentlemen here!"
After descending the mountain, Qiu Difei and Zuo Xiangxiang parted ways, with Zuo Xiangxiang heading north towards Chuntingzhai, while Qiu Difei proceeded south towards the renowned Tianchi Escort Agency in the martial arts community, which had recently relocated here.
Qiu Difei loves this kind of solitude the most, feeling relaxed, at ease, without the need for pretense, and very happy
When Qiudifei is with her senior brothers and sisters, at the very least, she is the daughter of the master, and everyone tends to take her somewhat into consideration, despite her identity as the already nominal Miss Qiu San. However, if she is with her three sisters, it becomes problematic; she has to do all the tasks by herself. By the time she returns home, any accolades or praises will have undoubtedly been claimed by her three sisters who have already indulged in food and drink, leaving her with nothing but her father's lamenting reproaches about her being slow, clumsy, and dull-witted, as well as a table of leftover cold dishes that everyone else has finished.
When Qiudifei strode into the restaurant called "Huanranxiang" by the roadside, he was taken aback by the scene of a bustling crowd inside. Qiudifei couldn't help but once again reflect in his heart: "The name is crucial for business success! Clickbait is indeed formidable!"
However, Qiu Wannian could only think about it. He did not dare to. Or rather, he could not. After enduring for so many years, even his son's matters could be postponed with grievances; he could not formally fall out with the two ladies over the issue of having children before achieving his own wishes. "After all," Qiu Wannian told himself with a heavy heart, "I have already endured so many years without heirs; what is another year or two? Fortunately, my... still has the ability to maintain a brief period of vigor!"