Fox Demon: All the people you want to date have special skills

Chapter 26 Troubling Things
"I'm sorry, I was busy with some trivial matters and kept you waiting for so long."

Dongfang Tianyu apologized to Dongfang Huaizhu. After talking with Dongfang Guyue, he returned to Wangquan Villa. After a few days of busy work, he finally put an end to the rumors about the engagement.

"That's fine." Dongfang Huaizhu said softly, "Since you're here, why don't you follow me ashore? I've prepared some food, I hope you won't mind."

After that, she made a gesture of invitation. Dongfang Tianyu did not refuse, and moved back to the bamboo pavilion again.

"These are all delicacies unique to the south. Just consider this as my small reward for saving my life."

After Dongfang Huaizhu caught up, he quickly took out various snacks and a pot of wine from the food box and placed them in front of Dongfang Tianyu.

Dongfang Tianyu was not polite either. He picked up the wine jug and poured two glasses of wine.

"Girl please."

He pushed one of the glasses of wine toward Dongfang Huaizhu.

"Sir, you misunderstood. I am not a good drinker. Please enjoy this pot of wine alone."

Dongfang Huaizhu explained with a slightly red face.

After hearing her words, Dongfang Tianyu did not force her. Instead, he raised his head gracefully and drank the wine in the glass that was filled for him. His demeanor showed a free and easy style.

"To be honest, young lady, I have been troubled by something recently. I wonder if you can give me some advice."

After drinking the wine, Dongfang Tianyu seemed to let down his guard a little and began to actively look for topics to talk about.

"If you have any troubles, please speak up."

Dongfang Huaizhu was naturally curious about things that could trouble Dongfang Tianyu.

Dongfang Tianyu filled another glass of wine for himself, his eyes showing some hesitation, and then he slowly spoke:
"I have a junior sister who recently expressed her feelings to me, but I...how can I reject her politely so as not to make her too sad?"

After that, he raised his glass again and drank the wine in one gulp. But this time, his eyes revealed a trace of annoyance that was difficult to conceal.

Dongfang Huaizhu read the dilemma in his eyes and couldn't help falling into deep thought.

"Sir, do you mean that you have no romantic feelings for this junior sister, and just regard her as someone close to you like a younger sister?"

Dongfang Huaizhu asked tentatively.

"I can't say that I have no feelings at all, but I prefer to regard her as a relative." Dongfang Tianyu sighed softly, expressing the helplessness in his heart.

After hearing this, Dongfang Huaizhu's face showed a hint of deep thought, as if he was seriously considering this issue.

"Does the young master have someone in mind?"

After a moment, she seemed to realize something and asked softly.

This question caught Dongfang Tianyu off guard. He hesitated for a moment before answering, "Well... not yet."

Seeing that he did not deny it directly, Dongfang Huaizhu smiled slightly and continued:
"In this case, why don't you give each other a chance? Maybe after getting along with each other, you will find that Junior Sister is exactly what you are looking for?"

Dongfang Huaizhu's words made Dongfang Tianyu fall into deep thought.

"But...what if I already have someone in mind?" he asked hesitantly.

"Oh? So, young master, you already have someone in your heart?" Dongfang Huaizhu's eyes flashed with a hint of teasing, and he looked at him curiously.

"Where...where is that?" Dongfang Tianyu tried to cover it up, but the panic in his eyes could no longer be concealed.

"If not, why would you be so concerned about this issue?" Dongfang Huaizhu looked at him with a smile, as if he could see through his thoughts. "I... I was just asking casually." Dongfang Tianyu felt a little guilty and quickly changed the subject, "Please teach me what to do, young lady."

Observing the other party's slightly embarrassed expression, Dongfang Huaizhu couldn't help but chuckle, her voice revealing a bit of teasing: "Sir, you are really unique. Even if you already have someone in your heart, you don't have to be so decisive in rejecting those who admire you."

"Oh?"

"What do you mean, girl?"

Dongfang Tianyu raised his eyebrows and looked at Dongfang Huaizhu leisurely. He wanted to hear what other opinions the other party had.

"Since you are good at swordsmanship, if you want to have three wives and four concubines in the future, won't it be easy?"

There was a hint of sarcasm in Dongfang Huaizhu's words, but he did not lose his sense of proportion.

"What you said is wrong, girl."

"How can marriage be a joke? Although I have learned swordsmanship, I only want to find a soulmate and spend the rest of my life with her. Having three wives and four concubines is not what I want."

Dongfang Tianyu shook his head slightly, with a serious tone in his voice.

When Dongfang Huaizhu heard this, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes. She had never expected that Dongfang Tianyu's attitude towards feelings was so sincere and deep.

"Young Master is indeed different and has unique insights. However, things in this world are unpredictable, and the road ahead is long and full of variables. Who can guarantee that they will only be with one person for their whole life and not be tempted or disturbed by the outside world?"

Dongfang Huaizhu's words were like a breeze, gently blowing across Dongfang Tianyu's heart, causing ripples. He frowned slightly, as if thinking deeply about this question.

The two continued their conversation, the topic jumping from exquisite swordsmanship to the philosophy of life, and then from lofty ideals back to the reality in front of them. Their conversation was as smooth as a stream, constantly changing the topic, but always maintaining a tacit understanding.

As the conversation deepened, time seemed to pass by quietly. When the afterglow of the setting sun filled the earth and the sky gradually darkened, the two of them realized that they had spent a quiet and fulfilling afternoon together.

"It's late at night, it's time for us to go home." Dongfang Huaizhu stood up, gently adjusted the hem of her skirt and brushed off the dust.

Dongfang Tianyu also stood up. He looked up at the gradually darkening sky, then turned to look at Dongfang Huaizhu, with a hint of reluctance and expectation in his eyes: "I wonder when we can get together again and reminisce about this wonderful time?"

"Since you are so interested, how about we meet here again on the seventh day of next month?"

Dongfang Huaizhu smiled and replied.

"Of course that's great."

"I will definitely be there on time. See you there."

A hint of joy flashed in Dongfang Tianyu's eyes, and he bowed slightly to show his respect.

"Then I will take my leave now. I look forward to seeing you again on the seventh day of next month."

After Dongfang Tianyu finished speaking, he jumped out of the bamboo pavilion nimbly, his toes lightly touched the water surface, and then flew high on his sword and disappeared into the sky.

When Dongfang Tianyu's figure gradually disappeared on the horizon, Dongfang Huaizhu silently prepared to return to Shenhuoshan Villa.

However, just as she turned around to leave, a tiny and elusive light flashed before her eyes.

Dongfang Huaizhu quickly stopped and looked towards the seat where Dongfang Tianyu had sat, where a token was lying.

"Is this... the token of Wangquan Villa?"

Dongfang Huaizhu turned back and held the token in his hand, a complicated expression appeared on his face.

(End of this chapter)