Chapter 52 Vinegar-Scented Little Green Dragon
The day after they officially confirmed their relationship, Danheng began to show subtle changes.
"Good morning, I brought you breakfast." When you opened the door, Danheng was carrying a food box and greeting you with a smile.
"...?" Having gotten used to Dan Heng's expressionless face, seeing him smile like this all the time felt a little strange.
"Thank you..." You took the food box, thanked Danheng, and were about to close the door, but Danheng stood at the door, showing no intention of leaving.
"Want to come in and have a seat?" you tentatively invite him, and he readily agrees, thoughtfully closing the door behind him.
I have a feeling that something's off about this little dragon.
This awkwardness became more and more obvious, and Danheng became even more enthusiastic and considerate, even going so far as to insert the straw for you in advance.
"It's a bit messy here, do you need me to tidy it up?" Dan Heng asked sincerely.
"……No……"
Help! How did this dragon become so strange overnight? Is this still the Danheng you know?
The strange feeling reached its peak when Danheng was about to feed you soup.
"Danheng," you finally couldn't help but ask, "Why are you being so enthusiastic today? It's making me uncomfortable. What happened to you?"
"I'm sorry, I thought you would like these. It seems I haven't done enough..."
"Stop! Did you see something strange? Did March give it to you?"
"Ahem... The book says that a good boyfriend should take care of his girlfriend meticulously, do her laundry, cook for her, and clean the house, so that she feels loved. I'm not very good at cooking, and as for laundry... do you have any clothes that need washing?" Danheng answered you seriously.
"Stop—what kind of book are you reading? Throw it away right now." Now you understand the reason for all the abnormalities.
It turns out that this clumsy little dragon didn't know how to get along with its lover, so it spent the whole night flipping through books to learn dating skills, but unexpectedly went astray and went further and further astray.
“Listen to Danheng, I don’t need you to change yourself for me. Don’t force yourself to do things you don’t like. What I like is your personality, your heart, not these external things. You just need to be yourself. Don’t try to please others, including me, understand? What I like is the calm and wise Danheng, the Danheng who is cold on the outside but warm on the inside, not this kind of you, understand?” You earnestly advised him.
"..."
"So, right now, immediately, throw away all those messy dating tips. True love is about genuine feelings; it doesn't need so many techniques. Just use your true heart. You wouldn't want me to treat you like this, would you? Wouldn't you feel like that's not me? Similarly, the current Danheng isn't you. I love the Danheng from before, understand?"
"I understand..." After your earnest and patient persuasion, Danheng finally realized that he never needed to learn any dating skills; true feelings and love cannot be hidden.
"That's more like it." You kissed his cheek as a reward, and he quickly showed his familiar shy expression.
This is just right.
"Eat." You give him the extra bowls and chopsticks and enjoy breakfast with him.
After finishing his meal, Danheng tidied up the dishes and, as he walked to the door, turned back and asked, "So, do you have any clothes to wash?"
You threw your pajamas from the bed directly at his head, and said in a fit of despair, "Don't come in until you're clean!"
Danheng pulled off his clothes and obediently ran to wash them...
After dealing with Dan Heng, you go to the Shence Mansion to meet Jing Yuan.
Jing Yuan first expressed his gratitude for your help during this period, and then asked if you would be willing to perform martial arts rituals as a judge.
Seeing your surprised expression, Jingyuan began to explain.
There is still a lot of follow-up work to be done regarding the Hu Lei incident. The Yunqi Army is short-handed and some of its personnel also need to be assigned to maintain public order.
He has already found other outstanding talents from various fields to serve as judges, but Yanqing wants to defend her title, and there is no one among the new generation of Luofu who can take on this important task.
As the host, the judging panel naturally needs locals; he was overwhelmed with other commitments and had no choice but to ask you for help.
"As expected of General Jing Yuan, his strategies are flawless." You truly admire Jing Yuan's cunning.
He was certain you wouldn't refuse, and besides, you were once the champion of the martial arts ceremony, making you the most suitable candidate in every respect.
"Just help out my old friend." The big cat deliberately feigns weakness, making it impossible for you to refuse.
And so, you were completely outmaneuvered by this cat and became one of the judges for this ceremony.
Once it's settled, Jingyuan will arrange for Yunqi to take you to meet the other members of the judging panel.
As soon as you enter the lounge, you see a tall, red-haired man in armor praising a potted plant in the corner.
Curious, you walk over and hear him muttering something about "pure beauty".
He heard footsteps, turned around and greeted you.
"Hello, beautiful lady. My name is Silverbranch, and I am a member of the Pure Beauty Knights." The red-haired man was handsome, his voice sparkling as if enhanced by special effects. "Just now, I was explaining the meaning of 'beauty' to this bonsai."
"Hello, Knights of Pure Beauty." You've probably heard of the Knights of Pure Beauty; they are a group of people who walk the path of "pure beauty" and are dedicated to spreading "pure beauty" throughout the galaxy.
With that in mind, you introduce yourself as one of the judges for this ceremony.
“What a coincidence, madam. I have been entrusted by General Jingyuan to come here to uphold the will of ‘beauty’ for this grand event, and I am very happy to accompany you.” Yinzhi introduced herself very enthusiastically, saying that she was also a selected judge.
"Excuse my intrusion, but as a fellow being in the galaxy, are you familiar with the goddess of 'pure beauty,' Idrila?"
The red-haired man doesn't miss any opportunity to promote pure beauty, and he's now enthusiastically introducing you to the goddess of pure beauty.
From his words, you have gained a general understanding of the pure and beautiful star goddess Idrila.
"I have already introduced Pure Beauty to you. Now, do you acknowledge that the goddess Pure Beauty, Idrila, is unparalleled in beauty?" The red-haired man asked for your opinion in a serious tone.
"Have you really seen Him?" His question piqued your interest.
There are rumors that Chunmei has already passed away. You are very curious whether Yinzhi really saw Chunmei's true face, otherwise why would he be so enthusiastic about spreading Chunmei's ideas?
“I’m sorry, I have never seen His true face, but I believe He has always been with me.”
"I'll take that as an admission."
"Madam, forgive my presumption, but I understand that you may be agreeing with my ideas out of goodwill, but you still don't have much of a grasp on 'pure beauty'... This is such a pure and beautiful act."
Instead of being angry at your polite words, Yinzhi praised your kindness.
"Since you are unaware of Pure Beauty's existence, I have no choice but to reveal it through knightly means. I humbly request a knightly duel with you. If I am fortunate enough to win, I ask that you acknowledge—the goddess Pure Beauty, Idrila, possesses unparalleled beauty!"
The red-haired knight drew his lance as soon as he finished speaking, bowed gracefully to you, and then challenged you to a duel.
Your body dodges his attack faster than your brain, and then you inexplicably find yourself in a one-on-one duel with him in the lounge.
Fortunately, there were only the two of you in the lounge, so there were no casualties, except for the damaged floor and furniture.
Yinzhi's strength should not be underestimated; he is elegant yet powerful, which perfectly matches his appearance.
The battle ended shortly afterward, and you emerged victorious by a narrow margin.
"Thank you for your guidance. It has made me realize that I still have many shortcomings in this training called 'Knighthood.' Such a pure and beautiful act. Praise be to you, madam. You are like a flower in a winter snowfield, elegant and passionate. Please forgive me, I am not good with words." Although defeated, Silver Branch still maintained a learning attitude, praising you enthusiastically, making you a little embarrassed.
"You're too kind, Mr. Silver Branch. I've learned a great deal from our battle today. I look forward to working together to contribute to the grand event." You shook hands with him to make peace, and then proceeded to clean up the battlefield and discuss matters related to the ceremony.
In just half a day, you became friends with this handsome knight from a foreign land.
He has an almost fanatical pursuit, is a pure idealist, and has a heart as clear and passionate as a child's.
Although his words may sometimes be hard to understand, his intentions are good.
Isn't this the same person you used to be, holding fast to your original aspirations and pursuing your ideals?
It's a pity that you gradually lost your original aspirations on the road to pursuing them, while he remained steadfast on the path of pursuing his ideals, without regret even though the road ahead was full of thorns.
How could you not feel respect for someone like him?
With things mostly settled, as you parted, he gave you a vibrant red rose as a token of his gratitude.
You smiled as you accepted the flowers from him, said goodbye, and happily walked back with the flowers in your hand.
...
As soon as you reach the exit of the Jingfeng ship, you will see a familiar figure.
"Danheng!" you called out his name cheerfully, then quickened your pace. "What are you doing here?"
"I heard you were sent by Jingyuan to be a judge, so I came to pick you up from get off work." Danheng stuffed the Immortal's Happy Tea he had been holding in his arms into your hand and briefly explained his purpose.
"How thoughtful of you." You casually complimented him, then enjoyed your perfectly warm milk tea as you walked with him toward the market.
On the way, Danheng hesitated several times before speaking.
The red rose in your hand is so eye-catching that it's hard for him not to notice it.
Red roses represent romance, and although they are mostly used to represent love, they also have other special meanings.
How should he bring it up? Who sent the flowers? Why? Why did you accept them...?
You are completely unaware that a certain dragon is indulging in wild fantasies, enthusiastically selecting recipes and ingredients.
Despite this, Danheng still obediently carried your bags and followed behind you.
An hour later, you placed the groceries you bought in the kitchen, and you also casually put the rose in the newly bought vase.
At this moment, Danheng finally couldn't help but speak up, pretending to casually ask about the origin of the rose.
You casually replied that it was a gift from a friend, and the dragon immediately became alert.
Friends? Jing Yuan doesn't seem like the type to give this kind of gift. Besides Jing Yuan, do you have other friends in Luofu? Male or female? Why would friends give roses to each other?
A whole host of questions popped into Danheng's head. After thinking about it for a long time, he finally decided to ask what was on his mind.
"Who is this friend? Do I know them?" Danheng asked, sounding like a boyfriend checking up on his girlfriend, without even realizing the hint of jealousy in her voice.
"What are you thinking? He's just a new colleague, and we got along quite well." You told Danheng everything about what happened with Yinzhi that afternoon, emphasizing from beginning to end that you and he were just colleagues and that he shouldn't overthink it.
"Then why would he send you roses?"
"The rose symbolizes romance, just like the pure beauty he believed in; it's a representative of 'beauty,' but it doesn't only have one meaning."
"I'm sorry, I misunderstood. I thought..."
"What did you think?"
"...Nothing...Do you need any help?" Dan Heng quickly changed the subject.
What a silly little dragon!
You smiled helplessly, and then directed him to wash the ingredients.
Danheng obediently did as you instructed and acted as your subordinate.
The misunderstanding was cleared up, and the two of you worked closely together to serve everyone a large table of delicious food just in time for dinner.
"Wow, this smells so good!" March 7th was so happy with the food that tears almost streamed down her face.
"I'm glad you like it, eat more." You enthusiastically served them food, mentioning that Danheng also deserved credit.
"When did Teacher Danheng learn to cook? Love really does make people improve!" The pink-haired woman hit the nail on the head, making Danheng so embarrassed that he could only cover it up with dry rice.
"Mom, our teacher Danheng is a perfect match, both elegant and domestic, skilled in literature and martial arts, and handsome too. Marrying him would be a great deal." The pioneer, having picked up this witty remark from somewhere, enthusiastically promoted Danheng.
“Ahem… One should not speak while eating or sleeping.” Dan Heng retorted from somewhere.
“…Hmm, she is indeed very suitable to marry…” You echoed the raccoon’s words, deliberately glancing out of the corner of your eye at Danheng beside you, who was pretending not to have heard your conversation.
Everything seemed normal on the surface, unless you ignored his ears, which were so red they looked like they were about to bleed...
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