Chapter 50 Research Meeting 3 "Qianqian, you agreed to him, what about me..."
After learning about the research conference, Chu Xingjin's first reaction was to go and show off to Xie Jiaoyue, and his second reaction was to devise his own team.
His first thought was of Feng Qianqian.
In his view, his teammates need to meet several conditions.
First, one cannot be weak in ability and talent; otherwise, one is not worthy of being his teammate.
Secondly, you need to be obedient and compliant so that you can follow his train of thought.
Third, the family background must be presentable; otherwise, they won't be able to find any rare materials they need.
We can't exactly ask Xie Jiaoyue for money.
It's not impossible, but it's still a bit troublesome. It makes it easy for your opponent to know your intentions, which is not good.
Many people meet one of the conditions, but if Chu Xingjin wanted to meet all three conditions, only Feng Qianqian came to mind.
After being humiliated by Xie Jiaoyue, he immediately went to find Feng Qianqian.
He needed someone to comfort him.
Feng Qianqian and Xie Jiaoyue lived in the same courtyard. Now that Xie Jiaoyue was socializing with her teachers, Feng Qianqian was all alone here.
Chu Xingjin knocked on the door confidently, believing that Feng Qianqian would immediately agree as soon as he arrived.
Who is it?
"Qianqian, it's me."
"Who? Brother Chu?" Feng Qianqian's voice was full of joy, just as Chu Xingjin had imagined.
Chu Xingjin said in a calm voice, "It's me, Qianqian. Open the door, I've come to see you."
Feng Qianqian was both surprised and shy. She didn't open the door immediately, but instead tidied her makeup and clothes in front of the mirror. She also struggled with her stubborn ahoge (cowlick) for a while. Only after confirming that everything was in order did she walk to the door.
Gently push the door open.
Behind the door stood Chu Xingjin, who looked somewhat disheveled.
Having just finished his sword training class, Chu Xingjin had endured a whole morning of torment, and he looked extremely disheveled. His clothes were repeatedly soaked with sweat, and the once soft fabric now appeared somewhat stiff. Strands of his hair clung to his scalp and face, diminishing the beauty of his otherwise chiseled features.
But Chu Xingjin was completely oblivious, still thinking he looked incredibly handsome, and posed for photos at the door.
It felt somewhat incongruous, especially compared to the meticulously dressed and exquisitely made-up Feng Qianqian, the incongruity was even more obvious.
If Feng Qianqian were also a time traveler, she would understand what this sense of incongruity was like. It's like a dark-skinned PE student at a sports academy, covered in sweat after class, trying to exude his self-righteous charm towards his crush.
Even if you haven't learned cleaning techniques, why can't you take a shower? Do you really think being covered in sweat is cool?
Feng Qianqian is a demon, and her sense of smell is extremely sensitive. The smell of sweat in the air made her nose feel uncomfortable.
Her introverted and shy personality made her embarrassed to speak directly, but the discomfort coming from her nose made it impossible for her to continue spending time with Brother Chu like this.
After thinking for a long time, Feng Qianqian made up her mind: "Brother Chu, did you come to see me about something? Shall we go to the library?"
To protect the books and spiritual scrolls within the library, an automatic cleaning spell is installed at the library entrance, and everyone who passes through will experience the cleansing ritual.
Chu Xingjin said, "Why do we need to go there? Wouldn't it be better to just walk around nearby?"
"I, I..." Feng Qianqian had no choice but to look for the reason within herself. "I spilled ink just now, and I got some of the smell on me, so I wanted to get rid of it."
That's true; there were indeed ink stains on her sleeves.
Chu Xingjin sniffed and said, "Hmm, it's actually not bad. The ink fragrance complements her delicate temperament."
He patted his chest confidently: "How can a person not have some flavor? Just like me now, I have manly flavor."
Feng Qianqian's big eyes widened in surprise. So this is the legendary masculine scent? Hmm, her uncle once said that this is the scent of a man, and girls should like it, but she doesn't seem to particularly like it.
Is it her problem? Or is it Brother Chu's problem?
The gleaming halo above her head made it impossible for Feng Qianqian to doubt Chu Xingjin, but she also couldn't deceive her own nose. In the end, she had no choice but to go to the riverbank with Chu Xingjin, letting the faint fishy smell of the river water linger in the breeze to avoid losing her composure.
Never mind, ever since she entered the clan school, Brother Chu has never taken the initiative to visit her, and it's difficult for her to even see him when she tries to. It's a rare occasion for Brother Chu to come and see her, something to be happy about, so she can just bear this slight discomfort.
"Brother Chu, you..." Feng Qianqian blushed, "Are you missing Qianqian?"
She understood that Chu Xingjin was very busy, just like Jiaoyue, busy with his daily cultivation, wanting to gain a higher level of cultivation so that he could treat her better in the future, give her more security, and protect her.
She did just that, working hard to cultivate herself and learn the knowledge she had fallen behind on over the years. But sometimes, she couldn't help but have some little thoughts, longing for her lover's care and tenderness.
No matter how busy Jiaoyue was, they could still see each other every day, and often even had lunch and dinner together.
But there's really no way I can see Brother Chu.
Feng Qianqian had been comforting herself, saying that Brother Chu was different from Jiaoyue. She lived with Jiaoyue, so it was naturally easy for them to meet. Brother Chu lived far away, so it would take much longer to meet him, making it much more difficult.
Chu Xingjin didn't expect Feng Qianqian to ask this question, but he didn't dislike it.
He really enjoyed the feeling of being able to stir other people's emotions, and he was willing to say a few sweet words: "Of course I miss you. From the first time I saw you, I knew that you were the kind of woman I liked the most, gentle and tender, charming and cute."
Feng Qianqian blushed at the praise and couldn't help but say coquettishly, "Since Brother Chu misses me, why don't you come to see me?"
Feng Qianqian's question once again surprised Chu Xingjin.
Do you really want me to come see you?
"Of course! I want to see Brother Chu all the time, but I know he's busy, so I'm holding back. I've tried to see Brother Chu several times, but I haven't been able to see him each time."
Chu Xingjin frowned: "What do you want from me?"
He prefers gentle and charming women, not women who will cause him trouble.
His tone carried a clear accusatory undertone.
Feng Qianqian stammered when asked, "I, I..."
"Qianqian, you have to understand that I'm already very busy with my cultivation, and I have very little free time. You have to be obedient and not cause too much trouble, otherwise Brother Chu might not like you as much as before. Do you understand?"
I like it, or I don't.
Feng Qianqian gripped her sleeves tightly with both hands. The Phoenix Clan only recognizes one person in their lifetime. If Brother Chu no longer likes her and doesn't want her anymore, then she will only be able to grow old alone.
Furthermore, there's Jiaoyue. If Brother Chu doesn't like her anymore, he won't want her, but Jiaoyue and Brother Chu are engaged, so Jiaoyue won't go with him.
She only has a chance to remain friends with Jiaoyue if she is with Chu Xingjin.
She cannot lose Brother Chu's love for her.
"Okay, I promise I won't cause any trouble for Brother Chu in the future. When you're busy, I'll take good care of Jiaoyue for you."
After receiving Feng Qianqian's promise, Chu Xingjin relaxed a lot and chatted for a bit: "Of course I believe you can take good care of Jiaoyue. I met Jiaoyue's cousin Xie Lingliu a couple of days ago, and her cousin is also very concerned about her."
Feng Qianqian was usually not sensitive, but she was unusually sensitive at this moment: "Brother Chu saw Xie Lingliu?"
"What happened? She was injured in her match with Jiaoyue, so I went to see her a few times as a way of apologizing on Jiaoyue's behalf."
Therefore, Brother Chu didn't have time to see her, but he did have time to see Xie Lingliu [several times].
So, did Brother Chu come here today simply to show concern for her?
Chu Xingjin seemed to have gotten tired of staying here and finally got to the point: "Qianqian, do you know? The clan school is going to hold an academic conference."
He deliberately omitted the fact that Xie Jiaoyue sponsored the Research Conference, and simply said, "Qianqian, the Research Conference requires a cross-path research. You are proficient in fire magic and physical techniques, and I am proficient in swordsmanship. If we cooperate, we will definitely win first place in the Research Conference."
Qianqian was initially very happy, feeling that this represented Brother Chu's approval of her.
Although her parents doted on her to the point of spoiling her, they were just as clumsy with words as she was and didn't know how to praise people. So when she heard praise, her emotions were like the little green sprouts breaking through the soil after the snow melted in early spring, full of vitality and unstoppable.
But then, a heavy rain submerged the little green shoots.
Feng Qianqian suddenly realized that Brother Chu had not come to see her simply this time.
Chu Xingjin came to find her because of the research conference.
We discuss matters together and ask for favors from each other.
A motive that cannot be described as pure at all.
Chu Xingjin was completely unaware of Feng Qianqian's low spirits and urged, "Qianqian, don't you want to team up with me? We are both talented and strong, making us the most suitable partners."
Under Chu Xingjin's constant urging, Feng Qianqian finally stopped thinking about her little girl's feelings and agreed in a daze.
“Okay, I’ll attend the research conference with Brother Chu.”
Well, at least being in a group with Brother Chu means being in a group with Jiaoyue. Although Brother Chu doesn't care much about them, at least she can rely on Xie Jiaoyue for support.
When Xie Jiaoyue arrived, she heard the explanation that Feng Qianqian had agreed.
Her eyes widened as much as Feng Qianqian's, and her voice was filled with shock and panic: "Qianqian! You agreed to be in a group with Chu Xingjin?"
Feng Qianqian couldn't understand Xie Jiaoyue's shock: "Yes, I promised Brother Chu."
Xie Jiaoyue angrily slammed her fist on the tree beside her, the shaking leaves falling all over her: "Qianqian, you agreed to be with him, what about me?"
I hate it, I hate it so much, why was she so late?
Feng Qianqian recalled Chu Xingjin's introduction to the research conference.
She hadn't been listening carefully before, but now, recalling it intently, she remembered that the Research Society's requirement was to cross-path techniques...
They are both cultivators who can cross paths, but both Jiaoyue and Brother Chu are sword cultivators.
Does that mean that since she agreed to team up with Brother Chu, she can't team up with Jiaoyue anymore?
Feng Qianqian was extremely flustered, her eyes reddening with anxiety: "Jiaoyue, what should we do? I thought I could be in your group, what should we do now?"
Xie Jiaoyue clutched her chest: "I thought you would choose me, but I was wrong. You actually chose Chu Xingjin."
Looking at the two people who were "entwined in affection," Chu Xingjin felt a sense of absurdity.
No, he likes simple romantic minds, but it feels like these two's romantic minds have gone a bit distorted?
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