At the door of the pastry shop, Leng Qingqiu stood there quietly, waiting for Chu Qian to arrive. This was the meeting place they had agreed on, and they would gather here every time they completed a task.
The warm summer breeze blew on her face, blowing Leng Qingqiu's hair. Her eyes fell on the sign of the pastry shop, and her thoughts gradually drifted away. This pastry shop was a place they often visited. Every time they came, they would buy some pastries and then go home satisfied.
However, this time it was a little different. Chu Qian, who was supposed to be alone, had another figure beside her. It was a man, who looked to be in his twenties, tall and straight, handsome, with distinct facial features, sword-like eyebrows and star-like eyes, revealing a youthful temperament of a strong and sunny complexion.
Leng Qingqiu's eyes involuntarily fell on the man, and she couldn't help but feel confused. What was the relationship between this man and Chu Qian? Just as she was thinking, Chu Qian suddenly pounced on her like a cheerful magpie.
"Qiu'er, you're here! I missed you so much!"
Chu Qian's voice was full of joy, and she hugged Leng Qingqiu tightly, as if they had not seen each other for a long time.
Leng Qingqiu was infected by Chu Qian's enthusiasm, and a smile appeared on her lips. But her eyes were still on the man next to Chu Qian, and she couldn't help asking: "Senior sister, who is this?"
Chu Qian seemed to have just come back to her senses from some kind of thought. Her cheeks were slightly flushed, and she looked a little shy and unnatural. She slowly loosened her hand that was originally tightly holding Leng Qingqiu, then twisted her body a little awkwardly and said softly:
"Oh, this is Xiao Ding, Brother Xiao! This time when I went out, I was accidentally targeted by a group of robbers..."
However, before Chu Qian finished her words, Leng Qingqiu beside her suddenly became nervous as if struck by lightning. Her face turned pale in an instant, and a thin layer of sweat even appeared on her forehead.
"Robbers! Senior sister, are you okay? Did they do anything to you?"
Leng Qingqiu's voice was full of anxiety and concern. Her hands tightly grasped Chu Qian's shoulders, as if she was afraid to hear some terrible news from her.
Facing Leng Qingqiu's eager question, Chu Qian was stunned for a moment, obviously a little surprised by the other party's reaction. However, she quickly came to her senses and raised a faint smile at the corner of her mouth, which seemed to have a hint of teasing.
"Oh, of course I'm fine! Look how scared you are, let me finish what I'm saying first. These bandits are not as simple as ordinary bandits, they are all cultivators with cultivation. At the beginning, I did fall into their trap and felt a little powerless. But fortunately, Brother Xiao showed up in time, he not only saved my life, but also ruthlessly wiped out these hateful scums!"
Chu Qian's tone became much more relaxed, and she winked mischievously as she spoke.
After hearing Chu Qian's explanation, Leng Qingqiu finally felt relieved. She breathed a long sigh of relief, and her tense nerves gradually relaxed.
Then she raised her head and her eyes fell on Xiao Ding who was standing beside her. Then she bowed without hesitation to express her gratitude to him.
"Sir, thank you so much! If you hadn't helped me in time, my sister would have been killed by that evil man. My name is Leng Qingqiu, and I am a disciple of Yaochi Holy Land."
Xiao Ding looked closely and saw the woman in front of him in a white dress that was whiter than snow, with a graceful figure and a face like a peach blossom, especially her eyes, which were as clear and moving as autumn water. Such a gentle and polite woman made him feel a little warm in his heart.
He quickly returned the greeting and said modestly, "Miss Leng, you are too polite. I just happened to pass by here and saw Miss Chu being bullied by that evil man. I was so angry that I came to help. I am relieved to be able to escort Miss Chu here safely. Since you are Miss Chu's junior sister, I will take my leave first."
After saying that, Xiao Ding bowed and said goodbye, then turned and left. His steps were light and steady, like a gust of wind, and he disappeared from sight in the blink of an eye.
Leng Qingqiu watched Xiao Ding walk away, a faint smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and he secretly sighed in his heart: "This young man is not only skilled in martial arts, but also elegant and graceful. He is really a rare person."
However, unlike Leng Qingqiu, Chu Qian's gaze always stayed on the direction where Xiao Ding left. She had a crazy look on her face, as if she had completely forgotten everything around her.
Seeing this, Leng Qingqiu shook his head helplessly, then turned his gaze to Chu Qian and said softly: "Senior Sister, everyone has left, what are you still looking at?"
Chu Qian finally came back to her senses. She nodded gently, and then set out on the journey home with Leng Qingqiu.
Along the way, Chu Qian's eyes fell on Leng Qingqiu from time to time. She looked at Leng Qingqiu's serious face and suddenly felt shy, and her cheeks flushed instantly. She fiddled with her fingers uncomfortably, but her heart felt like a little deer was beating wildly.
"Qiu'er...I..." Chu Qian finally plucked up the courage and wanted to say something, but swallowed the words back when they reached her lips.
"Hey! This is the first time I've seen that expression on your face just now. You look like a little girl in love. Oh my..." Leng Qingqiu seemed to have noticed something strange about Chu Qian. She teased with a sly smile and deliberately imitated Chu Qian's expression and movements, very lifelike.
Chu Qian's face suddenly turned purple. She was embarrassed and annoyed. She danced with joy and rushed towards Leng Qingqiu, muttering, "Qiu'er, you dare to tease me! I'll teach you a lesson!"
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