Li Sisui had just finished a full day of cultivation and was heading home in the morning light when he unexpectedly bumped into Su Qingyu, who was walking towards him, just as he turned the corner from the back mountain.
Su Qingyu, with an expression that seemed to say "I knew you were here," smiled and looked at Li Sisui, saying:
"You get up this early every day!"
Li Sisui gave a vague answer:
"I get up when I can't sleep, but not every day."
"Come with me, I'll take you to a great place!"
After Su Qingyu finished speaking, she turned around and walked back, occasionally turning back to signal Li Sisui to hurry up and follow. Judging from her tone, she had no intention of letting Li Sisui say no.
Li Sisui had no choice but to accompany her, even though he was exhausted. He forced himself to stay awake and followed behind Su Qingyu, whispering:
"I still have work to finish today, what should I do?"
"It's not too late to do it when we get back."
Su Qingyu said calmly, still in a tone that brooked no refusal.
Li Sisui had no choice but to give up. If he didn't go with Su Qingyu today, he was afraid he wouldn't get anything done.
The two hadn't walked far when they saw a young man standing on the downhill slope ahead, a faint smile on his lips, looking at Su Qingyu and saying:
"Qingyu, why haven't you left yet? What are you doing with him?"
"Do you expect me to decide whether I leave or not?"
"The family elders instructed me to protect you. Although this trip down the mountain to pick fruit will take place nearby, I cannot disobey the elders' orders."
The young man glanced at Li Sisui and said indifferently.
After hearing the elder's order, Su Qingyu could not say anything more and could only acquiesce to the young man following her.
Li Sisui cautiously observed the young man before him. He had regular features, his hair was meticulously styled, and he had an upright posture. He was wearing a multicolored robe, but the material of it was much more comfortable than the hempen clothes that Li Sisui was wearing.
As Li Sisui sized up the young man, the young man was also sizing up Li Sisui, but his gaze was unrestrained and full of hostility, leaving Li Sisui somewhat bewildered.
Li Sisui standing next to the young man looked like a rich young master standing next to a beggar; this strange combination made Su Qingyu frown slightly, thinking to herself:
"If I had known Li Qiu was coming along, I should have prepared a set of clothes that fit Li Sisui."
"What do you mean by bringing a burden with you when you come down the mountain?"
Li Qiu looked at the timid and hesitant Li Sisui and said impatiently.
"Either go back, or shut up!"
Su Qingyu looked at Li Qiu and said each word clearly. Seeing this, Li Qiu could only shrink back and remain silent.
"Besides, he's my friend, so don't put on airs like you're from the inner sect and get in my way!"
Su Qingyu spoke as she walked, her voice cold. Li Qiu felt a chill and remained silent.
Li Sisui felt a strange warmth and followed closely behind the two.
Li Qiu is also furious but has nowhere to vent her anger; she's been met with indifference.
He originally wanted to surprise Su Qingyu after receiving the news from the family, to show his thoughtfulness, but he didn't expect that she had already planned to take this scarred man down the mountain.
I really don't know what kind of magic this scarred man has that makes Su Qingyu value him so much. When have I ever heard of a noblewoman from a clan befriending someone from another clan? It's a huge joke.
Li Qiu keenly sensed that the atmosphere between Su Qingyu and Li Sisui made her very uncomfortable, but she couldn't quite put her finger on why.
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