Seeing He Yunxiao's pitiful, pleading appearance, Chu Chu's lips curled up, and she gave a satisfied "humph".
I'll teach you to ignore your true self. Ignoring your true self will only lead to suffering.
Chuchu picked up her chopsticks with her small hands, took a piece of braised pork knuckle, and put it in her mouth.
I tried it, and it tasted good.
However, seeing He Yunxiao looking at the dishes on the table absentmindedly, Chu Chu inexplicably became angry.
"Too greasy, I don't want to eat it."
He Yunxiao: "Huh? I think it tastes pretty good. It's sweet but not cloying, and it melts in your mouth."
"I said I don't want to eat anymore," Chu Chu repeated.
"Okay, okay, I won't eat anymore." He Yunxiao put down the plate, then hesitated and said, "Want to try another bite? It's really delicious."
"I won't eat."
"Come on."
To prove his expertise in food, He Yunxiao scooped up a piece of braised pork knuckle with a spoon and brought it to Chu Chu's lips.
"Take another bite."
Chu Chu said, "I won't eat."
Having no other choice, He Yunxiao resorted to his old trick, pulling up Chu Chu's little hand that was resting on his lap, rubbing it, and continuing, "Chu Chu, take a bite, or the meat will get cold."
As expected, Chu Chu, who was being held by the hand, was indeed more obedient.
Her small mouth opened slightly, giving He Yunxiao the opportunity to make a move.
He Yunxiao certainly wouldn't let go of the face Chu Chu had given him; if he didn't feed her, she would throw another tantrum.
He Yunxiao used a spoon to feed the meat to Chu Chu, and then thoughtfully took out a handkerchief, choosing the prettiest one, to wipe Chu Chu's mouth. He then carefully folded Chu Chu's special handkerchief and put it away.
Cough cough, just a commemoration, just a commemoration.
After Chu Chu finished eating the meat, He Yunxiao asked, "How was it? Was it delicious?"
Chu Chu said expressionlessly, "So-so."
He Yunxiao understood.
In the Chu dialect, “一般” means “I want to eat it, but you have to beg me.”
He Yunxiao is absolutely a grandmaster in his pursuit of Chu Chu. He can use any method of seeking help with ease, and he feels no psychological pressure whatsoever. He asks for help whenever he wants, without any hesitation.
He gently rubbed Chu Chu's hand and said, "Have another bite."
Then he brought the meat to Chu Chu's mouth and fed it to her when she opened her mouth.
Unlike Nan Zhu's wife's elegant, spoon-fed eating style, Chu Chu has to be held by the hand and coaxed and fed before she can eat according to your wishes.
But she's just as adorable, with big, blinking eyes and a little mouth that keeps moving.
When Chu Chu was eating, at least when He Yunxiao was feeding her, there wasn't a trace of "Chu Tianzun" in her. She looked harmless and had no imposing aura. It was as if anyone could bully her.
"Here, have another bite."
"I'm not eating," Chu Chu refused.
After feeding Chu Chu two or three pieces, He Yunxiao figured she wouldn't eat anymore, so he didn't force her. He picked up the plate and drank all the remaining pork knuckle meat from Chu Chu's plate. For the few pieces that wouldn't eat, he used the same spoon he had used to feed Chu Chu to gently reposition them. (cascoo.net)
They ate every last bit of meat and broth, leaving not a single drop, and even the spoon was completely empty.
Next, He Yunxiao cut a few more slices of roast chicken and duck into small pieces and handed them to Chu Chu so she could choose which ones to eat with her chopsticks.
Chu Chu was coaxed by He Yunxiao to eat two more bites, but then refused to eat any more.
He Yunxiao knew that she was truly full this time.
I can finally get serious now.
First, there was the chicken and duck meat that Chu Chu had left over. He Yunxiao couldn't bear to waste it, so he ate it all from the plate.
Then they began cleaning up the large pieces of fish and meat on the table.
...
In general, the big shots arrive at meetings later.
This was also true in the state of Qi.
Once all three seats (A, B, and C) in the main hall of Zuixianju are filled, it will be time for the top-ranking officials to make their appearance. The six empty seats correspond to the six powerful families in the capital city under the imperial rule.
Jingcheng Prefecture surrounds Yinjingcheng, the capital of the Great Qi Dynasty. Although not directly under the jurisdiction of the imperial court, Jingcheng Prefecture falls within the sphere of imperial influence. Within this area, martial arts forces are indeed weak. Given the region's wealth and large population, there are very few martial arts sects.
The only notable factions are the three powerful families of Yin Jing and a few forces in the capital of Jingcheng County. These families are local tyrants in Jingcheng County, but not considered powerful in the broader martial arts world. The three powerful families of Yin Jing are naturally the Iron Eagle Gang, the Snake Tiger Gang, and the Short Knife Gang, while the forces in the capital of Jingcheng County include the Liu Family, the Mad Shark Sect, and the Wu Mountain Sect.
Among these six families, there is at least one ninth-rank martial artist. The Liu family, which is particularly strong, has three, and the prodigy Liu Feizhan is showing signs of breaking through to the Grandmaster level.
If Liu Feizhan can truly break through to the Grandmaster level, then the Liu family will undoubtedly be the leader of the martial arts world in the capital.
The Liu family uses the capital city as its base of power to expand its influence. With Liu Feizhan settling into the Grandmaster realm in the future, they may even be able to compete for the title of Martial Arts Alliance Leader in the Central Plains.
The title of Martial Arts Alliance Leader is a conventional one among many sects. Originally, its role was to maintain basic order in the martial arts world during times of chaos. Later, with the establishment of a powerful imperial court to maintain order, the title of Martial Arts Alliance Leader became more symbolic. Their duties mainly consisted of mediating disputes between different sects, acting as guarantors and intermediaries, maintaining peace while simultaneously reaping wealth and fame—a win-win situation.
However, for those who are dedicated to martial arts, the title of martial arts leader is more than just fame and fortune.
The most outstanding talents in the martial arts world gathered at Nantian Lake at the foot of Nantian Mountain to compete in martial arts and determine the winner. Then, representatives from each faction selected the young man who excelled in martial arts, talent, and morality to serve as the leader of the martial arts alliance.
After obtaining this position, the most important thing for martial arts seekers is the opportunity to study at the Taixu Sect for a month.
Becoming the leader of the martial arts alliance is the only way to enter the Taixu Sect, aside from fate. And in the legends of the martial arts world, the martial arts of the Taixu Sect are the true martial arts.
...
Tie Pengjun, the leader of the Iron Eagle Gang, and Liu Dadao, the leader of the Snake Tiger Gang, arrived at the entrance of Zuixianju at the same time.
The two men, one in a sedan chair and the other in a carriage, refused to get off first.
"Liu Dadao, how have you been?" Tie Pengjun greeted his old rival with a smile.
Liu Dadao touched his leg, which Chu Chu had kicked off, and chuckled, "I've heard that your Iron Eagle Gang has been quite troubled these past few days, with internal strife and a fierce battle with the Short Knife Gang. It's scared me so much that I've lost my appetite for every meal and can only eat three bowls of rice, five steamed buns, and a roasted lamb leg."
Tie Pengjun's smile froze; he hadn't expected Liu Dadao to be so well-informed.
These past two days have indeed been turbulent; the aftermath of the injury to Pang, the leader of the Short Knife Gang, hasn't subsided yet. Wei Qi led his men in several battles against the Short Knife Gang, with mixed results, but the Short Knife Gang is getting weaker and weaker.
If things continue like this, only two of the three families in Yinjing will remain. With the help of the Heavenly Venerable, if the Heavenly Venerable is willing to help us just once, the Iron Eagle Gang will surely be able to sweep away all the Jianghu forces in the entire capital prefecture.
Tie Pengjun smiled again and teased Liu Dadao, "Brother Dadao, were you sleeping comfortably on that jade bed?"
This time, it was Liu Dadao's turn to freeze.
The broken leg, which was held in place by the wood, also began to ache faintly.
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