Oh no! My online romance partner is actually a Miao holy maiden!

After listening, Bai Ling'er's eyes gradually hardened.

This is not only a test for Yi-gege, but also a test for her.

"Mom, I understand."

Bai Ling'er picked up the bowl of calming soup.

After finishing her drink, she wiped her mouth with the back of her hand. She both hoped to see Xu Yi again and was afraid that he would get hurt.

The next day, Bai Ling'er got up very early.

To everyone's surprise, she neither went on a hunger strike nor used any poison to invigorate the village dogs.

On the contrary, he seemed quite normal.

She changed into the elaborate silver ornaments reserved for saintesses and walked on the bluestone path of the village.

At this time, Shenyue Village was adorned with bright red and green sacrificial ribbons everywhere, as preparations for the Jiuli inheritance were in full swing.

Many village leaders and elders from other villages also arrived one after another with their clansmen, and the whole village was filled with the sounds of gongs and drums, making it particularly lively.

However, these people from outside the village did not know the real reason why the previous heritage ceremony was suddenly canceled.

Little did they know that this high and mighty saintess had actually gone to live with a Han Chinese college student outside the mountains recently.

The Bai family leadership issued a strict order to keep this matter quiet, emphasizing that family scandals should not be aired in public.

The main gate of the village.

Bai Que stood with his hands behind his back, his face still tense.

Bai Lan greeted the guests with a textbook-perfect gentle smile.

As for the third brother, Bai Ye, who went to the ancestral hall to receive his punishment last night, he was currently clutching his lower back, his buttocks were still hurting badly, and he was walking with a limp.

That posture... indescribable...

"Ouch, second brother, you have to tell Mom to get me some of the family's traditional ointment later, it hurts so much."

Shirono grimaced and gasped for breath.

Bai Lan mocked mercilessly: "Be content. You promised to do something, and you've done it like this. Your elder brother is already being extremely merciful to you because of the Mid-Autumn Festival."

Just then, a clear sound of horse bells came from the mountain path.

A young man dressed in dark red Miao clothing dismounted.

This person looks quite energetic and has a sunny disposition.

"Brother Bai Que, Brother Bai Lan, it's been a long time!" Ning Qifeng strode up, cupped his hands in greeting, and seemed to know his manners quite well.

Bai Que nodded, as a greeting.

Bai Lan maintained his smile: "Brother Qi Feng, it's been half a year. I heard that the Chi family's businesses are developing quite well down the mountain."

"Not at all, we're far inferior to the Bai family."

"The Bai family has a business genius like Brother Bai Lan, which is the pride of our Miao region."

Ning Qifeng smiled slightly, his tone sincere.

He paused for a moment when his gaze fell on Shirono's strange walking posture.

"Third Brother Bai, what's this?"

Bai Ye blushed and said, "None of your business."

"Alright, stop embarrassing yourself."

Bai Que gave Bai Ye a cold glare, and Bai Ye immediately shrank back and shut his mouth.

Just then, a very clear and crisp sound came from behind.

Bai Ling'er walked slowly down the stone steps.

Ning Qifeng's eyes widened instantly.

He had actually liked Bai Ling'er since he was a child, and this time he happily followed his elders to participate in the Jiuli Grand Ceremony.

Ostensibly, they came to observe the ceremony, but in reality, most of them were there with the intention of finding a partner or getting engaged.

"Ling'er, it's been so long!"

He strode over to Bai Ling'er.

"It's been half a year since we last met. This time, I specially brought the best Gastrodia elata and snow lotus from Longshan Village. I'll personally deliver them to your apartment in a bit."

However, Bai Ling'er didn't even lift her eyelids.

I just let it out for him like it was air.

Ning Qifeng's smile froze on his face, his hands hovering in mid-air for a long time, but he didn't seem disappointed.

In Miao territory, everyone knows that the Holy Maiden of Shenyue Village is notoriously aloof.

He withdrew his hand to console himself.

After all, this wasn't the first time Bai Ling'er had humiliated him like this.

Bai Lan watched from the side and found it amusing, thinking to himself, "Brother, you're still too young."

Little sister, you're not being aloof at all, she's just being aloof towards you.

They were very enthusiastic towards that Han Chinese boy surnamed Xu.

He saw things most clearly and guessed Ning Qifeng's purpose for this trip.

However, given my younger sister's personality, she's difficult to deal with.

Father and Mother also came out of the stilted house at this time.

"Qifeng is here. Where is your father?" Father asked.

"Uncle Bai, my father is walking slowly behind the elders, so he asked me to come and pay my respects to the elders first."

Long Ao quickly turned around and bowed respectfully.

The mother looked at Ning Qifeng, then at Bai Ling'er who remained expressionless beside her, her eyes flickering.

"That's perfect. Since your father hasn't arrived yet, come visit us first, have some hot tea, and try the fruit wine that our village brewed this year."

"Oh, thank you, Aunt Bai!" Ning Qifeng replied politely.

Immediately, they followed behind, eagerly.

Bai Family Hall.

The group sat down around the fire pit, and the mother busied herself serving tea and snacks.

Ning Qifeng sat in the chair, his eyes never leaving Bai Ling'er.

"Uncle Bai, our Longshan Village has made ample preparations for the Jiuli inheritance this time. I've heard that things are not peaceful deep in Shenyue Mountain recently, and there might be a ferocious Gu emerging? If the ceremony requires it, I'm willing to be the vanguard and will never let the men of Miao Jiang down!"

Bai Ling'er was sitting in the corner by the window, holding a silver needle in her hand, slowly picking at the silk threads on the cloth bag.

Ning Qifeng didn't feel embarrassed when he saw that Bai Ling'er didn't seem to care.

He smiled gently, picked up his teacup and took a sip, concealing the faint loneliness deep in his eyes.

Meanwhile, thousands of miles away, in the old family compound of Jiangcheng.

Noon.

Xu Yi was sitting at the dining table, holding a pair of chopsticks, staring blankly at a bowl of pork rib noodles in front of him.

He was clearly not in good condition; he looked like his soul had been ripped out.

Just as Xu Yi was about to reach for the vinegar bottle, his phone suddenly vibrated in his pocket.

He immediately took out his phone.

The screen lit up, and Bai Ling'er's profile picture was prominently displayed on the WeChat interface.

Bai Ling'er: Goodbye, Brother Yi.

goodbye?

What does goodbye mean?

Given Bai Ling'er's sickly and clingy personality, how could she possibly take the initiative to say goodbye, a phrase full of farewell?

Unless, she encountered irresistible pressure in the Miao region.

Or... she was protecting him in this way.

Xu Yi suddenly stood up, his previously somewhat dejected gaze suddenly becoming firm.

To hell with giving up when things get tough!

To hell with class and social norms!

He knew that if he didn't go, he would probably regret it for the rest of his life!

"Mom, where's my older sister?"

As Xu Yi hurried toward the bedroom to change his clothes, he asked loudly.

His mother was startled by his sudden noise and replied irritably, "Your sister? She went on a blind date!"

"Are you home with your car keys?"

"It's in your sister's bag; she drove there."

Xu Yi grabbed his coat, put on his shoes, and opened the door: "Mom, I'm going out for a bit!"

"Hey! You haven't eaten your noodles yet! This child, he's such a worry..." Mom's nagging was shut out from inside the door.

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At this moment, in an elegant French restaurant where the average cost per person is four figures.

Xu Qin wore a rather casual outfit today.

It did show its original good complexion.

She looks young and stylish.

At this moment, she was sitting with her legs crossed, arms folded over her chest, coldly looking at the man sitting opposite her.

The man opposite looked to be quite old; his hairline had receded significantly.

Speaking in a condescending tone: "Miss Xu, Aunt Zhang told me you're almost thirty this year, right? At this age, you're still not married. Although you're a senior executive in the workplace, women who are too assertive are devalued in the marriage market."

I hope that if we get married, you can settle down and stay in the family. After all, I earn a million a year and can support you.

Xu Qin didn't even lift her eyelids.

He picked up the lemonade in front of him, took a sip, and then smiled slightly.

"Sir," Xu Qin's voice was soft, but each word was clear.

"You're Aunt Zhang's nephew who spent two years abroad and can't even speak fluent English? If I'm not mistaken, you're almost fifty, aren't you?"

The man's expression changed instantly: "You..."

"What do you mean, 'you'?"

Xu Qin interrupted him directly.

"Is a million-dollar annual salary so impressive? My salary isn't lower than yours! You want me to return to being a housewife? Do you have a throne to inherit, or billions in assets that require me to be a full-time housewife?"

"Miss Xu! This is a personal attack! You have absolutely no manners befitting a lady of a respectable family!"

The man was so angry that his hands were trembling, and he slammed his hand on the table and stood up.

"Good manners are reserved for those who are well-mannered."