Starting by picking up a female fan, he swept through the martial arts world.

Bai Heng had seven sons before finally having a daughter. He spoiled Bai Zhaoli rotten and rarely forced her to socialize, so many people who wanted to connect with her couldn't find an opportunity.

Si Hong was overjoyed that Bai Zhaoli could come.

"Aunt Si, you're too kind."

Bai Zhaoli linked arms with Yang Yu: "I heard from Sister Yu that you are a tea master, so I came here today specifically to learn from you about tea ceremony. I also happen to be somewhat interested in tea ceremony, so I shamelessly came along. It's a bit presumptuous of me to come without prior notice, I hope Aunt Si won't mind."

Her words were poised and graceful; although she rarely socialized, she never neglected the proper etiquette.

Si Hong beamed from ear to ear: "How could I be so presumptuous? I'm overjoyed that you could come. Miss Bai, Yu'er, please come in."

Yang Yuchong and her son smiled and greeted each other, then entered the house hand in hand with Bai Zhaoli.

Si Hong glared at Jiang Zhu and lowered her voice, saying, "Watch your eyes. Don't stare at Miss Bai like that. It's not something you can do. If you're impolite, even a small thing won't be yours."

Jiang Zhu: "..."

He felt a pang of regret, wondering why he had remarried!

This young lady from the Bai family comes from a distinguished family, is stunningly beautiful, and possesses a radiant charm like a lily of the valley.

If I hadn't had that failed marriage, I might have been able to give it a shot.

If I could become Bai Heng's son-in-law, then...

pity!

What a pity!

Fortunately, Yang Yu is even more beautiful than in the photos. Her recent marriage did not diminish her beauty; instead, it added a unique charm to her.

We must seize this opportunity!

Jiang Zhu quickly reassured Si Hong and went back into the house with her, sitting opposite Yang Yu. "Miss Yang," he said, "I often help my mother make tea, and I've learned a few basic tea skills. Today, I'll offer my humble attempt as a starting point. What do you think?"

Yang Yu smiled slightly: "Great! There aren't many boys who understand tea ceremony these days."

Jiang Zhu took out a tea cake from the drawer: "This tea cake comes from the Qingmai Region. It's from the very top of a thousand-year-old camellia mother tree, and it's said to have absorbed all the moonlight..."

During his introduction, he spoke eloquently and humorously, appearing quite charming.

Yang Yu was very accommodating, frequently finding opportunities to chime in, ensuring the atmosphere never faltered.

Bai Zhaoli seemed somewhat distracted, her gaze sweeping around every now and then, but she still couldn't find the person she was looking for.

strangeness.

Where is everyone?

The shoes he wore last night were right there by the door!

I guess he's hiding in some room and won't come out. If he doesn't show up, then I've come for nothing.

The conversation at the tea table grew increasingly lively.

Seeing that Bai Zhaoli remained silent, Si Hong assumed the topic was too technical for her to join in, so she quickly interjected, "This tea is really delicious. I'm planning to find an opportunity to cut a branch and transplant it here. Once the tea tree has grown, Miss Bai and Yu'er, you must come more often!"

"what?"

Hearing her name called, Bai Zhaoli snapped out of her reverie, quickly glanced at the previous text, and then blurted out, "Great! I love tea tree mushrooms the most. Aunt Si, are you going to build a cultivation chamber for tea tree mushrooms?"

Si Hong: "..."

Jiang Zhu: "..."

Yang Yu: "..."

Where did the tea tree mushrooms come from?

Bai Zhaoli realized she might have misunderstood, so she quickly changed the subject: "Aunt Si, is your villa in the old era neoclassical style? I'd like to take a look around outside."

Si Hong quickly stood up: "Okay! I'll show you around!"

"Need not!"

Bai Zhaoli quickly stopped her: "I'm just looking around. Sister Yu is the guest today. I would feel bad if I neglected her because of this. I can just wander around the courtyard by myself."

With that, he gestured for them to continue their conversation, then got up and left.

Si Hong didn't press the issue and continued to subtly praise her son.

After all, she really valued Yang Yu's family background.

……

yard.

Bai Zhaoli thoughtfully surveyed the villa's layout. Except for some important occasions, Bai Heng never forced her to socialize, so this was her first time visiting the Jiang family and she didn't know who lived in which room.

However, Jiang Lang only lived here for three years, and during those three years his status was not high, so he wouldn't get a share of the best bedrooms, which greatly limited his choices.

She snorted and quickly went around to the back of the villa.

With a leap, he easily scaled the wall and quickly climbed to a window.

Through the window.

She saw a young man sleeping with his butt sticking out and hugging a blanket.

He was shirtless, wearing only a pair of boxer shorts with SpongeBob SquarePants printed on them.

What a coincidence!

I found you right away!

Bai Zhaoli smiled slightly, took out a thin metal wire, inserted it into the window crack, and gently hooked it open without making a sound.

She quietly walked to the bedside and looked down at Jiang Lang.

Sleeping so soundly?

Listening to Jiang Lang's even breathing, a mischievous smile slowly crept onto her lips.

Jiang Lang still had his eyes closed, but he was already awake.

I was originally planning to get closer and take her down, but the way she smelled like that chuunibyou warlord's daughter, so I could only continue to pretend to be asleep.

She actually came to our door?

What kind of mischief are you trying to cause by sneaking into my house?

He was a little unsure of Bai Zhaoli's thoughts, so he decided to pretend not to wake up and wait until she got bored and left on her own.

The moment the thought crossed my mind, I heard a "hiss" sound, followed by a chill on my chest.

What kind of spray is this?

Wait, why is it so itchy?

"What the heck is this?!"

Jiang Lang sat up abruptly, instinctively reaching out to scratch his chest, but the moment his fingers touched the mist, he felt an itch and quickly withdrew his hand, glaring at Bai Zhaoli: "What are you doing here? What did you spray on me?"

Bai Zhaoli giggled, "Is my itching lotion strong enough? You stood me up!"

Jiang Lang almost lost his composure. Where did this childish brat come from?!

Seeing that he was itchy but dared not scratch, Bai Zhaoli couldn't help but feel smug. Half of the resentment that had been building up all night dissipated, and she then prepared to get down to business.

As soon as he opened his mouth, Jiang Lang pounced on him.

Her expression changed drastically, and she quickly slipped away.

But this wretched man was incredibly fast; he grabbed her by the back of the neck with both hands.

With a tremendous force.

She lost her balance, and her pretty face made intimate contact with his wet chest.

He cupped her face in his hands, and wiped it on his chest like a towel.

Then, my face felt incredibly itchy, as if it were crawling with ants.

"you!"

Bai Zhaoli pushed Jiang Lang away, glaring at him with a mixture of shock and anger.

Jiang Lang was also grimacing from the itching: "Tell me yourself, is the itching lotion you made strong enough!"

Bai Zhaoli: "?"

That bastard!

She gritted her teeth and quickly pulled out an anti-itch cream from her pocket.

I originally intended to use this thing to make Jiang Lang beg for mercy, but I didn't expect to use it myself first.

She quickly brought it to her cheek.

But before I could even press the nozzle, I felt my hand go empty.

Jiang Lang: "Give it to me!"

Bai Zhaoli: "?"