So it turns out these three people are playing out a scene of two men fighting over one woman. Let's not talk about character for a moment; both of these gentlemen are extremely handsome. Asking this lady to make a choice is really tough.
Qiu Shui, while imagining herself in the situation, couldn't help but sigh, "Can't these two gentlemen each take a step back for the lady's sake and all three live together?"
Wen Ran looked at Qiu Shui with an incredulous gaze.
Qiu Shui sensed Wen Ran's gaze and asked curiously, "This way, the lady wouldn't have to worry about choosing, right? Isn't that good?"
Wen Ran nodded, "Quite good."
She just thought that Qiu Shui's future husband would probably not have a good time.
The little girl over there didn't seem to be hard-hearted. After a long time of hesitation, she said helplessly, "Alright then, you can stay here for a few more days and leave whenever you want to."
Both gentlemen looked delighted, but they also exchanged a glare, clearly showing that when it came to winning the little girl's heart, neither would admit defeat.
The two scholars earnestly accompanied the little girl as they walked away. Judging by their verbal jousting, it seemed that this battle of the hearts wouldn't easily conclude.
Wen Ran and Qiu Shui stepped out. Qiu Shui was still mesmerized by the brief glimpse of the little girl's beauty they had just witnessed, "I didn't expect such a beautiful girl in this place."
Wen Ran was pondering that, besides this stunningly beautiful girl, those two scholars seemed like ordinary people.
They were currently looking for a way out and didn't want to alert anyone. Naturally, they kept their distance when seeing others, especially since that little girl didn't seem to be forced to stay there.
They walked for another half-hour. This time, they heard several female voices ahead.
Wen Ran and Qiu Shui exchanged a glance and instinctively hid behind a tree.
"Mr. Bai, what are you looking for? Let us help you find it!"
"It's enough to have me helping Mr. Bai. We don't need your interference!"
"With those eyes smaller than beans, if you help, we might not find it even by dusk!"
"Oh, come on, you all move aside. It's enough for me to help Mr. Bai!"
...
Several flamboyantly dressed ladies gathered together, surrounding a man in white in the middle.
The extraordinarily handsome man in white had skin that even women envied, a sharply contoured face of exceptional beauty, and long, seductive eyes that looked like peach blossoms, making it easy for someone to fall for them.
This man's features were more delicately perfect than a woman's, with looks that could topple kingdoms. Any woman who saw him could never forget him, regardless of age.
"I... I feel something's wrong..." Qiu Shui stared hard at the man over there while gripping the trunk tightly. She said in pain, "I can't control myself; I'm about to walk over to him..."
Wen Ran felt the same way.
That man exuded an irresistible charm, enough to make the opposite sex constantly think of approaching him, wanting to be embraced by him...
Wen Ran suddenly recalled the day in the Forbidden Land when she fell from mid-air and was caught and held by Shen Wu. She couldn't help thinking about how Shen Wu used such brutal means to chop the Snake Demon into pieces that day. A shiver ran through her, and her mind instantly cleared.
Amid the flock of beauties, Mr. Bai seemed troubled. "My notes are missing."
This comment sparked discussions among the women.
"Is it the book Mr. Bai often holds in his hands?"
"That's Mr. Bai's favorite book!"
"I remember Mr. Bai often reads that book!"
...
Someone shouted, "Whoever finds Mr. Bai's notes first can spend a day with him!"
Nobody knew which girl shouted this, but suddenly the girls' enthusiasm reached a peak; they ran out to find the notes, each eager to be the first.
Mr. Bai was left standing alone, reaching out to the empty air and muttering to himself, "I haven't even agreed yet..."
The girls had already run off, leaving no trace, and no one cared whether he agreed or not.
He lowered his hand and sighed with eyes full of worry.
The sigh of a beauty made others feel sorry for him.
Qiu Shui knew something was wrong with herself, but her eyes were glued to the gentleman, unable to resist the urge to approach. Something was definitely off; she wasn't someone who lusted for beauty!
With a "bang" there was a sound.
Wen Ran was startled and turned around, only to see Qiu Shui slowly falling to the ground.
She had head-butted a tree and knocked herself out!
This woman was ruthless!
But the problem was that the commotion she caused also drew the attention of the man in white.
"What are you doing here?" As the man in white walked closer, his unmatched beauty became even more apparent. This face was truly flawless without a single blemish.
The close-up of such beauty made Wen Ran's heart throb. She pinched her thigh to keep from losing her mind, unable to sense any danger from him. She forced herself to remain calm, "Do you know us?"
"I don't know you, but you were brought here by me. Why is she sleeping on the ground? She might catch a cold." The man in white bent down in concern, intending to help the person up, but was stopped.
He looked at Wen Ran, puzzled. His expression was pure and sincere, not at all malicious.
But Wen Ran didn't let her guard down because she was still dealing with post-traumatic stress from Shen Wu's actions.
Wen Ran regretted not knocking herself out earlier. She forced a smile, "You saved us, sir. We haven't had the chance to thank you. My friend just likes to use the sky as a blanket and the earth as a bed. She didn't sleep well, so let her rest a bit more."
"Is that so?" The man in white easily believed Wen Ran's nonsense with such ease, and he stood up joyfully and said, "I also like using the sky as a blanket and the earth as a bed. When that lady wakes up, I must have a good chat with her."
His genuine excitement at finding a kindred spirit made him seem as pure as a little white flower.
Wen Ran was blinded by his smile, and her heart began to race uncontrollably. Hastily, she clutched at her chest, trying hard to recall the scene of Shen Wu slaughtering the Snake Demon to calm her fluttering heart.