Understanding? I looked at my hand. Just after the old man said “what brings you here,” I had instantly moved, gripped his hand, and pinched his pulse point, preventing him from causing harm.
“Is it you?” Jing Haobo seemed to have a very good impression of me. I hurriedly responded, “Yes, yes, it’s me.”
“What are you doing here?” Jing Haobo turned his head. Wow, he’s truly an exceptionally beautiful man! I struggled to contain my excitement, realizing the number one handsome man in the martial world was indeed not an exaggeration!
Unlike Xiao Zi’s demonic charm, Xiao Chen’s ethereal style, Xiao Yin’s tranquility, and Yi Qing’s gentleness, Jing Haobo exudes a refined and elegant gentleman vibe—gentle yet not distant. Like a fine jade pendant, he offers a warm feeling even when cold.
“I came to see you.” My eyes squinted in satisfaction. Beautiful man, oh beautiful man, just surrender to me.
“Now that you’ve seen me, you can leave.” With that, he vanished in an instant.
What? Did he really just tell me to leave? In this world, is there someone who can ignore my wisdom, beauty, courage, and strength? No way! Hmph, there’s no challenge Hua Xiaoxin can’t overcome. Beautiful man, prepare for my move!
[054] Battle for the Beautiful Man
Sometimes, when luck arrives, you can trip over gold. I’m experiencing that luck now—romantic luck, more overwhelming than a mountain flood. Suddenly, I hear a startled cry from afar and teleport over, just in time to catch the person throwing themselves into my arms.
“Sn-sn-snake, snake!”
Jing Haobo tightly wrapped his arms around my neck, shaking violently.
What? Are you serious? I’m the girl here! Logically, I should scream at the sight of a fierce little snake and jump into his arms while the heroic male lead chops the snake into pieces. Instead, the scenario has reversed.
However, with a beautiful man in my arms, I should at least show some heroine spirit. Subtly twisting to brush off the goosebumps caused by the word “snake”, I stepped back: “Where? Where?”
Jing Haobo didn’t respond; he just kept clutching my neck. Poor me, nearly fainting from being choked, until we reached a group of beautiful men, where he finally let go and dramatically collapsed.
“You despicable woman! Hao Bai ge-ge said he likes me! What else do you want? Ah—Hao Bai ge-ge, let’s run quickly, she’s the Soul-Stealing Demon Woman who killed my sister and wants to harm Le’er!” Han Le’er suddenly panicked and shrank into Jing Hao Bai’s arms.
“No,” Jing Hao Bai’s voice was even more indifferent than before. When the little girl mentioned the Soul-Stealing Demon Woman, I clearly saw his pupils contract.
It seems things are not that simple.
“Then how come—” Han Le’er, hearing that she wasn’t the evil Soul-Stealing Demon Woman, relaxed and looked at me with renewed boldness.
Hands on my hips, I tried to appear imposing: “We are the famous Herb-Picking Sect of the itinerant! I am the sect master, Hua Xiao Xin, specifically here to pursue your Hao Bai ge-ge!”
“You! Shameless!” Han Le’er’s almond eyes widened as if ready to shoot fire.
I smiled brightly, revealing my eight pearly teeth: “See? I have teeth!”
“You!” Han Le’er was so angry she couldn’t speak, only able to shoot daggers with her eyes.
I twisted my bottom smugly and made a face at her, but unexpectedly, Jing Hao Bai turned his head, and suddenly we were face to face—
Great, my beautiful girl image was completely ruined! I felt ridiculous.
“Sect Master Hua, please go back. Jing has already… loved another,” Jing Hao Bai’s words instantly deflated me.
“See? Hao Bai ge-ge likes me, Han Le’er! Hmph!” Han Le’er raised her head, looking pleased.
“You? Give it up,” I responded, unhappy and unwilling to let her be the only one feeling good. “It’s obvious he has more feelings for that Soul-Stealing Demon Woman than for you!”
“You’re talking nonsense!”
The Soul-Stealing Demon Woman poisoned my sister; how could Hao Bai ge-ge still like her?!” She glared at me fiercely, though her gaze flickered uncertainly toward Jing Hao Bai.
“Huh?” Her sister? Then—
“Enough. Le’er, it’s time to eat,” Jing Hao Bai interrupted, calmly standing up and pulling Han Le’er toward the small house.
“The cat has run into an iron board,” Xiao Zi seemed a bit gleeful.
Turning around, I found everyone wearing gloating expressions, instantly deflating my spirit. Dropping my shoulders and sighing, I tried to save face: “Iron board is good, perfect for making grilled squid!” Then, happily swinging my sleeve, I ran toward the bamboo house, causing laughter from the beautiful men behind me.
[055] Thirty-Six Strategies to Pursue a Husband Biting onto the beautiful man and not letting go, rooting in the broken rocks, withstanding attacks, remaining strong, regardless of the winds from all directions. Thus, my love-saving plan begins.
The night breeze was gentle, the stars sparse, and the moon bright, with occasional nightingales softly chirping. What atmosphere? The dark is good for doing things!
A figure whooshed and landed at Jing Hao Bai’s small house window, giving a sinister laugh that revealed a row of bright white teeth. Look, look!
Fragrant shoulders, dancing silk clothes, a silver ankle bracelet, and a face more delicate than a peony! To win over the great Jing Hao Bai, I’ve really put in effort. Tonight, I plan to use a beauty strategy! Smugly flipping my hair, I climbed through the window.
But just as I was flying in, the window suddenly slammed shut!
Then, zooming out—you’d see a certain person sliding down the wall with two faint red marks. My poor nose—
Fine, beauty strategy FAILED! Time for plan B: the self-injury strategy! According to novel military theory, the female lead should encounter something terrifying, seeking help from the male lead, leading to a happy ending. But this guy… he’s even afraid of snakes…
So, the next day, before dawn.
“Ah~ So scary Help~~” I “startled” from bed, “panickedly” fleeing into Jing Hao Bai’s room next door.
“Ouch! Who dares—ah, heroic one! Quick, save me~~” I pounced, clinging to him like a koala, howling like a wild wolf.
Oh, early in the morning, the little white handsome guy was only wearing middle garments, his clothes not yet tied properly. If I don’t take this chance to get close, wouldn’t that be wasteful? A great person once said that waste is shameful, and we must avoid it!
I shrunk my neck. Wasn’t I supposed to be held by a little white beauty and taken to slay monsters? How did it turn into a female superhero? Seeing Cold Le’er burst in, I quickly ducked under the table.
“This is your monster?” Cold Le’er held up a completely emerald green caterpillar.
Don’t ask how I got out of that room. My clever plan was ruined, and for two consecutive days, I couldn’t see Jing Haobo and that fierce girl! On the third day, I could barely open my swollen eyes.
Anger! One plan fails, try another!
At Han Shuang’er’s grave, Jing Haobo stood alone. The evening breeze brushed against his white shirt, adding traces of loneliness. Clenching his fists under his sleeve, his eyebrows jumped violently.
For no reason other than a certain fly-like woman spinning around in front of him, he found himself distracted. If you have ADHD and can’t sleep without spinning, that’s fine. He didn’t have a property deed, so he couldn’t chase anyone away. But really, did she need to spin hundreds of times, dropping a handkerchief one moment, a bracelet the next, and then throwing a brick?
I was also feeling frustrated. How could this child only grow face and not brain? Couldn’t he see I was about to strip and throw my clothes? Yet he stood there, oblivious! Isn’t the male lead supposed to pick up the fallen handkerchief and say, “Miss, you dropped your silk handkerchief”? Then they exchange meaningful glances and sparks fly?
