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Bam—!
However, at the exact moment Yu Tianheng finished speaking, the courtyard gate was pushed open from the outside.
Standing in the doorway was an unmistakable figure—Liu Erlong!
Today, Liu Erlong was dressed in her usual tight-fitting black outfit. The hard leather clung tightly to her alluring figure, accentuating her explosive curves—a toned waist and a voluptuous, shapely backside formed an aggressively seductive silhouette.
Her high-heeled black boots clicked crisply against the stone pavement.
A few strands of her long black hair fell beside her face, highlighting the sharpness of her almond-shaped phoenix eyes, which were filled with an air of authority.
In her hands, she carried two bags brimming with fresh vegetables, fruits, fish, and meat. Her expression, however, was one of utter astonishment.
"Unc... le..."
Those two words struck Liu Erlong like a bolt of lightning, freezing her in place.
Her hand gripping the bags unconsciously tightened as her beautiful eyes darted incredulously toward the two men seated by the stone table in the courtyard—especially her nephew, Yu Tianheng, who had just uttered the word "Uncle."
"…"
What on earth was going on?!
What had Tianheng just called Dai Chengfeng?! Uncle?!
This was absolutely preposterous!
After all, as far as she knew, besides herself, Yu Tianheng didn't have any other aunts!
"Could it be… because of me?"
But this thought flashed through her mind for only a moment before Liu Erlong dismissed it outright.
Impossible! Absolutely impossible!
Liu Erlong firmly believed that there was nothing intimate between her and Dai Chengfeng.
Sure, there had been two awkwardly ambiguous moments that still made her cringe when she thought about them…
But those were caused by soul power backlash leading to loss of control! It was beyond her will!
Therefore, in conclusion, her relationship with Dai Chengfeng was completely innocent and pure!
At most, it could be considered a mere "teacher-student" relationship.
"Could it be…"
Suddenly, a bold—and somewhat absurd—idea popped into Liu Erlong's mind. Her eyes sparkled with curiosity as gossip fever took hold.
She glanced back and forth between Dai Chengfeng and her nephew Yu Tianheng. "Could it be that Yu Tianheng's grandfather, the patriarch of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, Elder Yu Yuanzhen… secretly has a daughter born out of wedlock?!"
The moment this thought occurred to her, it startled her, but she also found it highly plausible.
After all, even her own father, Yu Luomian—who usually appeared stern and unyielding—had a secret child: her!
If her "respectable" father could do such a thing, then what about his older brother, the revered clan leader Yu Yuanzhen, whose prestige and status were even higher?
Who could guarantee that he wouldn't do the same?
"Perhaps this is some sort of 'traditional virtue' among the men of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan?"
The more Liu Erlong thought about it, the more reasonable it seemed. Her initial shock was gradually replaced by a burning flame of gossip curiosity.
"This little guy… could he have actually hooked up with his 'cousin'?"
For a moment, Liu Erlong's gaze on Dai Chengfeng became filled with intrigue and curiosity as she scrutinized him from head to toe.
And the more she looked…
Despite her resistance and refusal to admit it, Liu Erlong couldn't help but arrive at an undeniable truth:
"Dai Chengfeng… is excessively handsome."
"Tall and poised, with deep-set eyes and chiseled features. Every move he makes exudes an innate nobility and composure… as if he were a masterpiece left behind by the gods themselves."
"Compared to the once-poor and stubborn Xiaogang… he's far superior and dazzling."
As soon as this thought crossed her mind, Liu Erlong quickly shook her head violently. "Pfft, pfft, pfft! Liu Erlong, what are you thinking?!"
"How could Dai Chengfeng possibly compare to Xiaogang's excellence!"
Liu Erlong forced herself to look away from Dai Chengfeng's perfect face, but she couldn't stop herself from silently reflecting: "But… putting aside the age gap…"
"With his flawless appearance, his top-tier talent that leaves others in the dust, and his lofty status as a member of the Star Luo royal family—a position that makes ninety-nine percent of the continent's sects bow their heads in submission…"
"He practically fulfills every woman's fantasy of an ideal partner…"
Liu Erlong stole another glance at Dai Chengfeng, reluctantly admitting to herself: "Forget young girls—even I… cough, even I can't help but take a second look."
"That 'cousin' falling for him… well, it's not entirely incomprehensible, is it?"
While Liu Erlong stood at the entrance lost in thought, the two men in the courtyard noticed her presence.
Dai Chengfeng's teasing smile grew wider, everything unfolding exactly as he had planned.
He had already heard Liu Erlong's distinctive, slightly lazy yet commanding footsteps approaching. Timing the opening of the door precisely when Yu Tianheng was forced to call him "Uncle" was part of his carefully orchestrated scheme.
He wanted to see the show unfold.
Yu Tianheng, on the other hand, was completely different from Dai Chengfeng's calm demeanor. He was utterly terrified by Liu Erlong's sudden appearance!
After all, due to his nervousness earlier, he hadn't paid attention to anything else.
Now, seeing Liu Erlong standing at the door, having clearly heard that humiliating cry of "Uncle"—and possibly even hearing how Dai Chengfeng had threatened him—he was mortified.
How could a proud youth like Yu Tianheng bear such humiliation?
He felt incredibly embarrassed, wishing he could disappear into a crack in the ground. He didn't even know where to put his hands or feet.
"Aun… Aunt…"
Yu Tianheng's voice cracked with embarrassment and guilt, barely able to meet Liu Erlong's eyes. "You… you're back?"
Hearing this, Liu Erlong finally snapped out of her thoughts. She tried to suppress her burning curiosity and lifted the groceries slightly to casually cover up her earlier flustered reaction.
With visible effort, she managed a somewhat natural smile and walked into the courtyard. "Mm, I'm back."
At this point, Dai Chengfeng curiously looked at Liu Erlong and the fresh ingredients in her hands. "Liu Erlong, what were you doing so early? Why did you buy so much food?"
"Are you planning to cook?"
Liu Erlong nodded, explaining as she walked toward the house: "Yes, Tianheng said he's bringing friends over this afternoon. As his aunt, I need to make some effort, right?"
"We don't have professional chefs here like in the main family, so I had to go buy some ingredients to prepare a meal myself."
As she spoke, Liu Erlong deliberately slowed her pace, pretending to be nonchalant while her eyes darted back and forth between Yu Tianheng's flushed face—resembling a boiled shrimp—and Dai Chengfeng's composed, even amused expression.
Finally, unable to contain her curiosity any longer, she asked, "By the way, what were you two talking about just now?"
"And Tianheng…"
"Why does it feel like you're so familiar with Dai Chengfeng?"
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