[Bite down the rose in your hand and confess your feelings to Qi Tingsong! Be careful not to go too far; make it three parts real and seven parts fake, so that Qi Tingsong can tell you're just playing with him!]
"..." As soon as Shi Xi entered the small world, she heard the bizarre request from Ganmaoling.
"What the heck?" Shi Xi was full of questions, and asked doubtfully, "Are you sure I'm the devoted male supporting character?"
[You're a charming and passionate supporting male character] (The explanation from the cold medicine is: [You've only just become interested in Qi Tingsong.])
"Got it, watch my performance."
Shi Xi picked up the vibrant rose in his hand and handed it to the handsome young man who was only a step away from him—Qi Tingsong, the protagonist of this small world.
"Flowers for a beautiful woman, Qi Tingsong, are you sure you don't want to try dating me? I'm very good at taking care of people, especially... a beauty like you."
As Shi Xi spoke, she leaned forward slightly, a hint of a smile in her peach blossom eyes, and a casual, playful expression on her beautiful face. It seemed she was just teasing him out of boredom, without much sincerity in her words.
"Xu Youchu, move aside."
Qi Tingsong frowned, seemingly unmoved by Shi Xi's confession.
He stood still, without moving.
Shi Xi didn't make a move either, because he was currently receiving the plot information.
To Shi Xi's surprise, the affectionate male supporting character he played this time was named Xu Youchu, a feng shui master who liked to play love games.
He enjoys the thrill of pursuing people; no one can resist his advances. However, Xu Youchu always breaks up with someone within three weeks of winning them over.
The game target he chose this time was none other than the protagonist, Qi Tingsong, who had come with him to become his apprentice!
However, Qi Tingsong was not fond of Xu Youchu, and all his usually invincible tricks failed him. This aroused his desire to win, and he ultimately fell completely at the hands of the protagonist.
The protagonist, who is the bottom, performs exceptionally well during the apprenticeship process, attracting the attention of the top protagonist, the top protagonist's eldest disciple, Xu Youchu's friend, and others. In the end, he not only breaks free from the shackles of his pure Yin destiny but also gets together with the top protagonist, Qin Budu, whom they are about to become apprentices to, and becomes a renowned Feng Shui master.
The term "pure Yin destiny" refers to someone born in a Yin year, Yin month, and Yin day. People with this destiny are extremely prone to attracting unclean things.
Because of his pure Yin constitution, Qi Tingsong was often harassed by various ghosts and monsters, and even almost lost his life several times.
Fortunately, Qi Tingsong was born into a family with a strong tradition of feng shui, and he had plenty of things to protect him, which is why he was able to live to such an old age.
As for Xu Youchu, the devoted male supporting character, he was killed by a ghost while protecting Qi Tingsong during a battle with an evil spirit.
The current storyline is that he first meets Qi Tingsong, expresses his affection and begins to pursue her, but is rejected by her.
It's good that you refused. With the character already set up like this, he doesn't believe the plot can fall apart.
Shi Xi was pleased with Qi Tingsong's rejection, but the story had to continue, so he continued:
"You ignored me today..."
Qi Tingsong glanced at him, then said cryptically:
"What, you're giving up already?"
Shi Xi shook her finger. "No."
"I'll come see you again tomorrow," he said with a smile.
They are currently in the manor where the protagonist attacks Qin Budu, and they are staying in guest rooms specially designed to entertain guests. The arrangement of items in the room is very particular.
In fact, they had only just arrived at the manor, and Xu Youchu hadn't even had a chance to carefully examine the layout of the houses before rushing to Qi Tingsong's room to confess his feelings.
It would be a miracle if Qi Tingsong agreed.
At this time, the protagonist, Gong Qinbudu, was invited by relevant departments to inspect the feng shui of a cross-river bridge that was prone to accidents, so he was not in the manor.
Qin Budu is an expert in feng shui and metaphysics, and is revered as Master Qin in the feng shui world. This time, many disciples from feng shui families have come to him seeking apprentices.
Qi Tingsong was no exception.
Faced with Shi Xi's shameless remarks, Qi Tingsong's face remained expressionless, but his gaze fell on Shi Xi's fingers as she played with the rose.
Shi Xi's skin was too fair, and her fingers were long and slender, making her look like a work of art.
He picked the rose casually from the garden outside; it still had glistening dew on it.
At this moment, Qi Tingsong only wanted to replace that rose, to be in Shi Xi's palm, to be played with by him at will.
"Suit yourself," Qi Tingsong said, seemingly helpless against his shameless behavior, or as if he didn't take his words to heart.
Shi Xi leaned forward and tucked a rose behind Qi Tingsong's ear, "Then I'll take that as a yes."
Qi Tingsong frowned and pushed Shi Xi's shoulder, but not with much force, just a light push.
"Have some self-respect and don't get so close to me."
Shi Xi refused.
He pressed his advantage and moved even closer, just as he was about to press his advantage and say a few more words, when someone appeared out of nowhere and grabbed his arm, pulling him back two steps.
Shi Xi turned her head and saw a man with a rather unpleasant expression—
It was his good friend, Gan Sui.
Because Xu Youchu loved playing love games, he didn't have a good reputation in the metaphysical world. Only Gan Sui didn't mind his promiscuity and was willing to associate with him.
Unlike Xu Youchu, who followed unorthodox methods, Gan Sui came from a traditional family of metaphysicians. He wasn't particularly interested in becoming Qin Budu's disciple, who was only a few years younger than him, and only came after being repeatedly urged by his elders.
This person was also an admirer of Qi Tingsong. During the selection process, he gradually developed feelings for Qi Tingsong, but Qin Budu did not accept him as a disciple.
More than a dozen people came to this assessment, but Qin Budu only accepted one apprentice.
Without a doubt, this spot should go to Qi Tingsong.
“…We’re here to participate in the selection, so you should tone it down.” Gan Sui said with a helpless expression.
This is Qin Budu's territory, and those participating in the selection are all disciples of metaphysics with connections or young feng shui masters with some reputation.
If Shi Xi offends someone she shouldn't, she might not be able to get away with it.
Upon hearing this, Shi Xi shrugged, feigning innocence, and said, "I just thought he was good-looking and wanted to be friends with him."
Gan Sui didn't believe Shi Xi's words. After all, it was clear from the situation just now that Shi Xi had fallen into her bad habit of stirring up trouble for others again.
He turned his head, looking directly at Qi Tingsong who hadn't taken the flowers down, and said apologetically and gently, "I'm sorry to have bothered you."
Qi Tingsong keenly sensed a hint of displeasure hidden beneath Gan Sui's apology, but he didn't know whether it was directed at Shi Xi or at him.
He looked directly at Gan Sui, his tone slightly cold, "It's nothing."
"Where did I disturb you? I didn't do anything," Shi Xi retorted, dissatisfied.
Gan Sui frowned immediately, and was about to say something when he heard Shi Xi say, "Alright, I'm leaving now."
Without waiting for Gan Sui's reaction, he turned and left.
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