I said earlier that Hongdou shouldn't like him... He's got a very loose defense (he thinks so), and if Hongdou is still like this in a few years, he probably won't be able to resist making a move.
After all, he doesn't seem to have any reason to refuse.
What's not good about Hongdou?
She's pretty and they know each other well.
She always thinks of him, and she's even afraid he's too stupid to comfort her when she's angry, so she rarely gets angry.
He could actually somewhat feel it... but he always thought she was still young, so he didn't notice.
Looking back now, he was the foolish one; after all, she's Uncle Nan's daughter.
Hongdou is no ordinary girl.
Anyway, if he made a move, he'd have to take responsibility, right?
But is it allowed to like two people at the same time? If Grand Master knew, he'd probably string him up from the rafters and whip him with a belt.
Making him choose one.
But if he only liked that one... Grand Master would still definitely whip him with a belt.
Sigh, why did such a fortunate thing happen to him?
How to resolve this situation? He'd have to ask Little Master Yun properly when he got back. As for why not ask the Senior Apprentice, Yun Ming could only give a 'heh'...
"What are you thinking about? You suddenly stopped talking again."
Hongdou suddenly took a step faster, coming in front of Yun Ming, tilting her head with her bangs slightly askew, revealing her beautiful eyes.
"Hmm, I'm thinking, are people who string two people along very detestable?"
"Hmm... it depends on the situation. I've read in storybooks that many heroes have many confidantes because of various coincidences... It's unavoidable."
"Since all three or everyone is willing, outsiders have nothing to say..."
Hongdou seriously discussed it, not surprised by Yun Ming's wild imagination; instead, she was a little surprised.
This blockhead is also interested in these things lately?
She curled her lips slightly, poked Yun Ming's cheek with her fingertip, and warned him with a smile.
"But you're not allowed to string two people along..."
"Why? Are you going to control me?"
"Why not? Can't I control you?"
"By what right do you control me?"
"I want to!"
Hongdou rolled her eyes at Yun Ming, pulled him into Nishang Pavilion. The shop name was common, and indeed, it displayed various traditional Chinese clothes inside.
Of course, there were also modern-style Improvements versions.
Even for daily outings, they wouldn't be too conspicuous or outstanding, but they still had a unique elegance.
The ancestors' taste is always impeccable.
The shop owner was an acquaintance, a mature older sister in her twenties, with eyes like spring water, possessing the unique charm of Jiangnan.
An Nan walked gracefully over.
"Oh, I didn't expect to have two distinguished guests today~"
"Cough cough, Sister Nan, I'm paying today... and I'm ordering a batch of new clothes. You know the sizes and quantities, so I won't say more."
After speaking, Yun Ming took out his phone and topped up 500,000 yuan into the membership card, also settling the previous outstanding purchases from Yun Kui Mountain.
Hongdou was a little surprised and whispered into Yun Ming's ear, "You're not trying to use public funds for personal use, are you?"
"..."
"What are you talking about? This is money I earned myself..."
Yun Ming put on an arrogant face. I appreciate your concern, but I'm very unhappy that you doubt me!
"Oh."
"Oh?"
"Oh, do you have an opinion?"
"No..."
Hongdou still had three parts doubt in her eyes. She had heard why Ye Qingxuan hadn't confiscated Yun Ming's secret stash before.
She could only say it was well done and greatly satisfying... An Nan watched the two young ones exchanging glances, her mouth as if she had eaten candy, her face sweet, with an auntie's smile.
For the record, she and Chen Nan are cousins.
"Cough cough, Little Master Yun... Qing Xuan has already ordered online and paid. I'll refund this money to you later... I remember today is your Yun Kui Mountain's 'Little New Year,' isn't it?"
"...In previous years, the Little Masters would go down the mountain to purchase at this time. Why are you two today~"
Hongdou suddenly gripped Yun Ming's hand. She only just remembered that the winter holiday started today, and the Yun Kui Mountain Apprentices were also off.
Doesn't that mean a bunch of acquaintances will be on the street later?
"Oh, Sister Nan, you're talking about that. I made Hongdou angry, so of course, I have to come and apologize and coax her."
"Hmm, well, you certainly should coax our Zhi Yi~"
"Auntie!"
Hongdou was so embarrassed she got angry, muttering.
"Next time I won't buy clothes from you."
"Alright, alright, Auntie was wrong. Your qipao is torn, and your bare legs are showing... Hurry and change into a new one, or you'll be embarrassed if others see~"
Hongdou didn't respond, completely treating this place like her own home as she picked out clothes. Yun Ming had long since developed good taste in clothes.
He even helped look at styles of underwear; when shopping, you can look even if you don't need to buy.
Hongdou was surprised at how familiar he was.
He even knew her size... But then she immediately realized that this bad guy must have looked often in the past, but as a cultivator, he hid it well.
Immediately, Yun Ming was kicked out, a bump on his head, sitting with An Nan on a chair, chatting and cracking melon seeds.
"Sigh, I wonder which scoundrel our adorable Zhi Yi will end up with in the future~"
As soon as he sat down, he heard a sigh.
Auntie, no, Sister Nan, don't point at me anymore.
"By the way, Sister Nan, two more Apprentices came up the mountain at the end of this year. They are my Apprentices... height... I know you're skilled, so please make a set for them too, and for Ling'er~"
"Are you trying to work me to death?"
"I also have holidays~"
"Good sister~"
"Cough cough... No matter what you call me, at most I'll get the best ready-made ones from Ailidu for you."
An Nan glanced at the more discreet underwear section. Fortunately, her niece hadn't returned, so she breathed a sigh of relief.
"Keep your voice down. If Zhi Yi hears and gets jealous, what am I, as her aunt, supposed to do? Speaking of which, have you finally wised up, you rascal?"
Yun Ming didn't answer the question for the time being. He just raised his right hand, extended three fingers, and said confidently.
"Sister Nan, I'll pay three times your craftsmanship fee."
"Are you sure? This time, I won't give you a discount~"
"It's only right. Sister Nan has helped me a lot before."
An Nan's lips curved into a slight smile. This kid isn't an ungrateful wretch after all. She glanced into the corner again.
"Call me 'good sister' again~"
"Good sister."
Yun Ming readily complied. Saying a few nice words wouldn't cost him a pound of flesh. A true man must be able to bend and stretch.
What's wrong with being a younger brother?
This isn't something ordinary people can be just by wanting to!
"What are their names? Do you have photos? I need to see their appearance and temperament. If they're still young, I also need to consider their growth potential..."
"Yi Jiang, Yi Xuan..."
..."Yi Jiang, Yi Xuan, do you know which restaurant down the mountain is the best?"
"I don't know... Senior Sister, tell us quickly."
Standing by the passenger bus on the Lanhaidao Highway, Ke Ke pointed at Chenghui Flat down the mountain, gesticulating grandly, with an air of having the world at her command.
"That would definitely be Yin Cha Xian, famous for miles around, with phoenix claws, shrimp dumplings, char siu buns, rice rolls, siu mai, water chestnut cake..."
Second Senior Sister rattled off the dishes like she was counting her family treasures. Many Apprentices were also secretly listening. If you're talking about good food, then Second Senior Sister is definitely the one to ask!
"The masters at Yin Cha Xian are exceptionally skilled. Senior Sister also learned from them when I went down the mountain~"
"Most importantly, Yun Kui Mountain Apprentices get a 30% discount!"
"There's also Balabala Sugar Water Shop, and Pingxinfang's herbal tea..."
Yi Xuan couldn't help but drool.
Clutching the hundred silver dollars in her hand, she really hadn't expected to receive New Year's money. Every child under fourteen received a hundred-yuan red envelope.
This was an unprecedented fortune, plus what the Senior Apprentice, Second Senior Sister, Senior Apprentice, and Master Yun Ming and Grand Master had secretly given her earlier... She was already a little rich girl with nearly a thousand in assets.
Just thinking about it made her want to cry with emotion... But her sister had told her not to spend recklessly. Hmm, she definitely wouldn't spend recklessly, just buy a little something to eat.
"Senior Sister Ke Ke, why does Yin Cha Xian give us a discount?"
Yi Jiang stared at the bustling town below the mountain, also in a good mood. Being able to go shopping with her sister was something she had never dared to imagine before.
"That's naturally because our Yun Kui Mountain protects the peace of this region..." Ke Ke seemed to recall something, her gaze dimmed slightly, but soon her smile broadened again.
"But if we're really talking, your Master and Hongdou have a very good relationship, oh..."
"If you two go, Hongdou will definitely give you pastries to eat, hehe~"
Yi Jiang was momentarily stunned, then asked again.
"Who is Hongdou?"
"The little proprietress of Yin Cha Xian, although it sounds a bit strange, she and Junior Apprentice are childhood sweethearts? If you put it that way, does Senior Apprentice also count...?"
"No, no, Senior Apprentice is more like Junior Apprentice's older sister, cough cough... Don't you dare tell Senior Apprentice I said that when you go back~"
She turned her head, looking around with a strong sense of secrecy, but found that Yi Xuan wasn wasn't listening at all, and Yi Jiang was also in a daze.
"Yi Jiang?"
"..."
Yi Jiang caught the keyword: childhood sweethearts!