The Peerless Beauty Stuck With Me

Chapter 1567 - 1566: Drowning Sorrows in Wine

"Auntie, spare me. I just came to take a look. I have no inappropriate thoughts about your people. If you don't believe me, ask Qing Jiu. Did I touch her even a little bit?"Tang Rao reckoned that after Qing Jiu learned his identity, she wouldn't talk nonsense anymore. So everything he said was aimed outside. Unexpectedly, Qing Jiu not only said it all but also asked Bai Xiaotong to stand up for her, saying that a girl's reputation is the most important, and Tang Rao must not ruin it.

Tang Rao felt overwhelmed; he just touched Qing Jiu's little hand, wanting her to have a drink with him. How could this ruin her reputation?

Even if he spoke a little frivolously earlier, wasn't it... wasn't her reputation not damaged yet?

"Bai Xiaotong, with heaven above, how did you say when giving you Warm Nest? You said the master behind Warm Nest was me, that I could do whatever I wanted. So I believed you and entrusted Warm Nest to you, only to find today how badly I was deceived. For one woman, you chose to hit me?"

His acting was impeccable; his tone and expression were superb, making Bai Xiaotong feel a bit sympathetic. She couldn't help but doubt if she was too harsh on Tang Rao earlier.

"Dear nephew, Auntie just wants to teach you a lesson. Look at how many girls are in your harem; you can barely handle them, yet you're still attracting more outside. Aren't you afraid of being overwhelmed? And with that pile of big and small back at home, if they knew you were misbehaving outside, the consequences would be much worse than taking a whip from Auntie!"

Bai Xiaotong was straightforward, genuinely fooling Tang Rao.

"Didn't see Auntie caring so much about this nephew. Qing Jiu girl, working here, meeting a boss who favors fairness over kinship, make sure you work hard from now on!"

Tang Rao raised his hand, even though he knew the two of them definitely had no good outcome. At the last moment, he still took advantage by rubbing Qing Jiu's shoulder.

Qing Jiu's expression froze. Initially, she wanted to report and let Bai Xiaotong educate Tang Rao, teaching him that being casual comes with consequences. But before she could speak, she noticed Bai Xiaotong frowning, and her words stuck in her throat.

"You came to Warm Nest today, probably not just for leisure. If you want to meet old friends, those you know are all here. Who you want to find, I have a list over there. Seeking strangers should also start with checking their identity with me. Your current status is special; don't cause trouble."

How could trouble be avoided? Bai Xiaotong had seen Tang Rao barely returned from Ghost Gate recently, and she suddenly realized that Tang Rao is her only relative in the Divine Realm. She values Tang Rao more than anything else and is determined not to let him experience any mishap.

"Beiyuan is here?"

Bai Xiaotong's soft-heartedness!

Tang Rao sighed, initially planning to stir things up to find Beiyuan, pretending it was a casual encounter. But Bai Xiaotong's sudden intervention made him embarrassed not to acknowledge it.

"Yes, there with his father. Besides that, they seem to be entertaining guests in the largest room on the second floor. They booked it a long time ago."

Casual visitors might escape her memory, but the room's occupants always spend lavishly; it's hard not to remember them.

A private room?

Entertaining guests?

Who are the guests? Would it be impulsive to barge in without knowing the result?

After pondering a bit, Tang Rao straightforwardly ordered two jugs of wine and sat by the staircase on the first floor, drinking alone.

Bai Xiaotong initially intended to drink with Tang Rao but was disdainfully dismissed. A small table with two jugs of wine made Tang Rao's surroundings seem bleak.

"All seats around are taken. May I sit here?"

Opposite Tang Rao sat a slender young man in white, gazing earnestly. His slightly prominent brow made one uneasy at a glance, but his overall appearance was uniquely charming.

Fortunately, he was just a man.

Tang Rao dislikes interruptions while drinking, yet the words ready to retort stuck after spotting the man's prominent brow.

"Please sit."

No one says no to money. Once the man sits, he'll surely order wine. Profits from Warm Nest ultimately benefit Tang Rao's pocket. Since he's strategically seated for a view, why not allow him the seat?

"This is my first time discovering such a picturesque place since coming to North Island."

The man mirrored Tang Rao's order with two jugs of wine, more luxurious than what Tang Rao drank. He marveled at the lavishness within yet seemed genuinely pleased.

"May I ask where you are from? Seeing you drinking alone, do you also have worries like me, seeking solace here?"

The man fixated on Tang Rao since entering, directly engaging him. If Tang Rao failed to recognize him, it would belittle his perceptive nature.

"Drinking alone? Perhaps."

Tang Rao remained vague, enticing the man to reveal more.

"I'm Yan Lin, from East Island. Due to constant failure, my family disapproves, forcing me to North Island for new opportunities. Fate led me here. Drinking from this jug means I must return, but explaining to my family is daunting!"

Ah, Yan Lin, indeed, it's Yan Lin!

Tang Rao had just listened to Yan Lin without confirming his identity earlier. Once Yan Lin declared his origins, everything aligned perfectly.

The Soul Capturing Master, the man who almost caused You Xiaoxiao to stumble, boldly introduced himself and feigned closeness with Tang Rao through drinks, his intention far from innocent.

"An East Islander indeed; no wonder your looks differ from those here."

Yan Lin had yet to reveal his cards, so Tang Rao maintained patience; his composure unmatched.

"May I know your name, brother? In a vast North Island, sharing this table is our destiny. Before I leave, why not befriend? Should you visit East Island, I'll extend grand hospitality!"

Yan Lin engaged in genuine chatter, not exaggerating prior tales relayed by Tu Hongxiu about You Xiaoxiao encountering issues.