Hua Tianchen and the others were even more into it than watching Jiang Kai compete. The five of them were eating nuts while keeping an eye on what was happening on the field.
Jiang Kai looked at the woman in front of him in surprise.
The person who had come was none other than the main character of this martial arts matchmaking event, Yin Lingsha.
Yin Lingsha was glaring angrily at Jiang Kai, leaving him somewhat at a loss.
"You called me?"
"If I didn't call you, who would I be calling, a ghost?" Yin Lingsha said as she strode over.
Jiang Kai frowned tightly and asked in confusion, "Miss, do you need something?"
"Heh heh!" Yin Lingsha put her hands on her hips, turned her face to the side and tilted her head up, letting out two dry laughs. Then she turned back to look at Jiang Kai. "You're really interesting. Tell me, why do you think I came to find you?"
Jiang Kai was even more confused.
Seeing Jiang Kai's completely baffled expression, Yin Lingsha finally couldn't hold it in anymore. "You came to take part in my martial arts matchmaking, you won the match, and then you just left like that?"
Jiang Kai suddenly realized it. According to the process, the next step should have been giving Yin Lingsha a gift.
But the problem was, he never planned to court Yin Lingsha in the first place.
He had only come to clear up some matters. Dong Shuai and Wei Ying had already helped him settle things earlier. Liu Qi would at least receive a punishment, and the Dongfang family wouldn't have it easy in the future either. Everything was already taken care of, so of course he was leaving.
"Uh… well, Miss Lingsha, it's like this. I actually… actually…"
"Is it really that hard to give me a gift?" Yin Lingsha cut in first. "I'm not asking you to give me anything expensive!"
After thinking about it, Jiang Kai decided to tell the truth.
"Miss Lingsha, I'm really sorry. The reason I joined your martial arts matchmaking was actually to settle things with the Dongfang family. I didn't come because I wanted to pursue you."
Yin Lingsha's expression froze slightly, and her tone afterward sounded a bit weak. "But you won the match… according to the rules of martial arts matchmaking, that means you wanted to take part in the matchmaking."
"I was forced by Dongfang Bai!"
Under the stage, Luo Ping kept sighing. "I was wondering what was wrong with this kid. He's usually pretty sharp, always running circles around people. How come he can't even lie when he's in front of a girl?"
"Exactly. The girl is so pretty, her family background is good, and it even looks like she's a bit interested in that dumb kid. What a great girl. But the dumb kid just doesn't get it!" Wei Ying said, looking like he hated that iron couldn't become steel.
"Just coax her a bit and the chance is right there. This is really making people anxious!" Zhou Chu also said.
Only Dong Hong wasn't anxious at all. "I think this is pretty good. You all say Lingsha is a good girl, but is Jiang Kai any worse? This just shows that getting Jiang Kai isn't that easy either. Lingsha still has to put in some effort."
"Commander Dong, your way of thinking is really quite novel. It's not that Jiang Kai is hard to get. He's had crushes on fourteen girls before," Wei Ying said, then hurriedly looked back toward the field. "Let's see if this kid can finally get out of being single this time."
If it were an ordinary girl, after Jiang Kai said things to this extent, she probably would have given up.
But Lingsha wasn't an ordinary girl.
She thought about it and said, "Alright. Since you've already made things clear, I won't force you."
Jiang Kai nodded. "Thank you for understanding, miss." With that, Jiang Kai turned to leave.
"Hey… Jiang Kai." Lingsha called out to him. "Well, I do understand your situation, but look, my martial arts matchmaking invited almost the entire ancient martial arts world, all the sects and families. There are over three thousand people watching here."
"If you just leave like this, they'll definitely laugh at me later…"
Jiang Kai frowned. What Yin Lingsha said made sense.
But the problem was, Jiang Kai had just gone through a breakup and had no interest in starting a new relationship… although he hadn't really started any relationships before. In any case, he truly didn't want to have any development with Yin Lingsha.
"Miss Lingsha, then I'll clarify things with everyone else."
"That's too troublesome… Besides, no matter how you clarify it, people will still gossip behind your back," Yin Lingsha said with a troubled look.
"Then what should we do?" Jiang Kai had no other options and could only ask Yin Lingsha.
Yin Lingsha walked up to Jiang Kai, leaned forward, and whispered in his ear, "How about this. You give me a gift, but I don't accept it. That way, people won't have anything to gossip about later."
Jiang Kai's eyes immediately lit up. Right, how did he not think of that! This Yin Lingsha was quite smart.
"Makes sense, makes sense!" Jiang Kai agreed repeatedly.
"Then just bring the gift over. I'll go back first."
Jiang Kai hurriedly nodded. "Thank you for being so understanding, miss. I'll be right there."
Yin Lingsha turned around and returned to the main viewing platform, while Jiang Kai rummaged through his card pouch.
After searching around, Jiang Kai took out a card and walked toward the main viewing platform.
Wei Ying and the others were all very curious. What exactly did Yin Lingsha say to Jiang Kai to make this kid change his mind so suddenly?
Elder Hu personally received Jiang Kai.
"Jiang Kai, congratulations." Elder Hu looked at Jiang Kai with eyes full of admiration.
Jiang Kai smiled and nodded. "Elder Hu, this is the gift I carefully prepared for Miss Lingsha… Although I know Miss Lingsha probably won't like it, it's still a small token of my sincerity."
Elder Hu smiled. "What gift is it?"
Jiang Kai was stunned for a moment.
Weren't the previous people rejected directly without even announcing their gifts? Why did he have to announce his?
Maybe Lingsha hadn't had time to tell Elder Hu yet. In a moment, she would reject him anyway.
"Oh, it's the charred corpse of a Howling Moon Dire Wolf," Jiang Kai said.
Wei Ying held his forehead, looking utterly despairing. "Of all things to give, he gives a corpse? And a charred one at that!"
Zhou Chu said calmly from the side, "Last time he took part in Siyao's martial arts matchmaking, he gave this thing too… I suspect he's buying them wholesale."
After Jiang Kai announced his gift, a wave of commotion immediately broke out in the surrounding stands.
"Are you kidding me, giving something so worthless? Jiang Kai is impressive, sure, but this is matchmaking. What girl would like a gift like that?"
"I prepared a super-tier exclusive treasure, and Yin Lingsha didn't even ask about it. This guy gives a charred corpse, hmph hmph hmph. Jiang Kai is really not putting his heart into it."
"Can't you tell? They're just going through the motions so Huashan won't lose face. Hurry up and prepare the next round."
Elder Hu was also stunned for a moment after hearing the gift, but he quickly regained his smile and took the card.
"Please wait. I'll take it to Lingsha."
Jiang Kai nodded and watched as Elder Hu walked over to Yin Lingsha.
After that, Yin Lingsha took the card and seemed to say a few words to her father. Then… she carefully put the card away into her card pouch.
Seeing this with his own eyes, Jiang Kai's head started buzzing!
What was going on? Didn't she say she would reject my gift!
At that moment, Elder Hu walked to the very front of the main viewing platform and loudly announced to the crowd below.
"Everyone, Lingsha really likes the gift Jiang Kai brought. According to the rules of martial arts matchmaking, since Lingsha has chosen the gift, there is no need for any further matches."
"Tonight, Jiang Kai and Lingsha may go boating and admire the moon at Purple Immortal Lake. As for whether there will be any further development between them in the future, that will depend on them."
As soon as his words fell, the Huashan disciples took the lead in applauding. People from other sects followed suit, applauding and congratulating, even if they were unwilling in their hearts.
Wei Ying excitedly grabbed Luo Ping's wrist. "It worked! That kid actually succeeded!"
Below the stage, many people who admired Yin Lingsha were heartbroken, filled with grief and despair.
"Is there no justice left? What's there to like about a charred corpse!"
"Lingsha, I've admired you for over ten years. In the end, you still went with someone else. Ah!"
"Boating under the moon? Why does it have to be arranged at night! Is it really just boating and admiring the moon? Could something else happen!"
Jiang Kai stood there blankly for a long time before finally coming back to his senses.
"Damn it, and I even consider myself a gambler. I actually got tricked!" Jiang Kai slowly turned his head to look at the woman on the main viewing platform, full of regret and anger.
By coincidence, Yin Lingsha was also looking at Jiang Kai. Facing Jiang Kai's furious expression, she didn't mind at all and even secretly made a funny face at him…
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