The moment he entered the simulated world, Victor's ears were instantly filled with a lively, noisy clamor. At the same time, the mixed aroma of various delicacies flooded his nostrils, making him feel as if he had returned to a bustling night market food street.
However, Victor's attention was soon drawn to the woman beside him.
A faint, cool fragrance, like that of a night lotus, continuously drifted into his nostrils, a scent that not even the strongest aromas of food and spices could mask. Its elegance and chilling purity were utterly unique.
"Jingliu, why didn't you call me when you came to Aurum Alley?"
Baiheng's voice broke Jingliu out of her predicament, only to plunge her into a new one.
It was truly not a good time for her to be meeting an acquaintance.
"I..."
Jingliu hesitated, unsure how to respond.
The ever-sprightly Baiheng then looked at Victor, who had his arm around Jingliu.
"And this is...?"
Baiheng's gaze fell upon Victor's arm wrapped around Jingliu, a teasing smile gracing her lips.
Before Jingliu could speak, Victor brazenly introduced himself.
"I'm Jingliu's boyfriend, and also her disciple."
Upon hearing this, Baiheng clapped a hand over her mouth in shock, while Jingliu's eyes widened as she stared at him in disbelief.
Compared to the other Xianzhou ships, the Luofu's culture was relatively conservative, and a relationship between a master and a disciple had always been a topic that would stir up significant controversy and discussion.
Neither of them had expected Victor to dare admit to such a relationship in public.
But Baiheng was, as expected, different. The large, fluffy tail behind her, wagging wildly like a dog's, completely gave her away.
More than shock, her large eyes sparkled with excitement and curiosity.
Snapping out of it, Baiheng tried to change the subject.
"Jingliu, since when did you get a boyfriend? That's not fair, not telling me at all!"
Jingliu opened her mouth, about to answer, when a blush suddenly crept onto her pretty face, and her expression grew tense.
It turned out Victor, right in front of Baiheng...
The action made Jingliu freeze up completely.
If Baiheng were to discover what they were up to, she would probably die of social embarrassment on the spot.
The awkwardness of being caught by her best friend, the tension of fearing discovery... all these emotions made Jingliu's body as stiff as a block of ice.
Victor, while feeling Jingliu's smooth and delicate skin, said to Baiheng with a smile:
"My master Jingliu and I have a rather sensitive status, so our relationship has been kept private. I must ask you to keep it a secret for us, Baiheng."
Baiheng immediately patted her chest in assurance.
"Ahem! You two can rest assured! I'm Jingliu's best friend, her sister. I will definitely keep this secret for you, don't you worry!"
Although she said that, her eyes darted back and forth between Jingliu and Victor, and a cunning smile hung on her face. It was clear she was up to no good.
Victor paid her no mind. Even if she did spill the beans, it wouldn't be a big deal.
The two of them were a good match in terms of status, so what was wrong with discussing marriage?
"Since fate has brought us together, Jingliu and I were just about to try Aurum Alley's famous Spicy Chopped Beef Offal in Red Chili Oil. Would Miss Baiheng like to join us?"
"Oh, me?"
Baiheng had intended to refuse. After all, they were clearly on a date, and it wouldn't be right to be a third wheel and disturb them.
Besides, she noticed that Jingliu, though silent, seemed very resistant to the idea.
This made Baiheng even more certain that she had interrupted their secret rendezvous.
Just as Baiheng was about to refuse, Victor became exceptionally enthusiastic.
"Please, Miss Baiheng, don't be a stranger. I often hear Jingliu speak of the 'High-Cloud Quintet,' and she says that Miss Baiheng is her dearest sister.
I've been looking for an opportunity to thank you for taking care of her, so please, you must grant us the honor this time."
"Is that so..."
With Victor having put it that way, Baiheng found it difficult to refuse.
"Mmph!!"
Just as Jingliu was about to speak...
Victor shot her a meaningful glance. Jingliu immediately understood the warning in his eyes and swallowed the words that were about to leave her lips.
Jingliu's body couldn't help but tremble slightly, and the blush on her face deepened a few shades.
Baiheng took in the small interaction between the two.
In her eyes, however, it simply looked like the normal, playful banter of a couple deeply in love.
The beef offal was served quickly.
Victor held his chopsticks in one hand and kept his other arm around Jingliu.
While Baiheng's line of sight was blocked...
Being teased so brazenly, and in front of her own best friend no less, Jingliu could only bite her lip hard to keep herself from making any strange sounds.
But the more she endured it, the more enthusiastically Victor teased her.
She finally managed to endure it until the end of the meal.
The Spicy Chopped Beef Offal in Red Chili Oil certainly lived up to its reputation as a classic, intensely spicy and flavorful dish. By the end of the meal, all three of them were red in the face, with sweat beading on their foreheads as they constantly panted to cool their mouths.
Victor withdrew his gaze from Jingliu. Her condition was slightly different. Although everyone looked flustered, flushed and sweating profusely, Jingliu only appeared to be in the same disheveled state...
Sitting across from her, Baiheng didn't notice anything unusual about Jingliu.
Quite the contrary, in Baiheng's eyes, Victor's small actions were automatically interpreted as signs of their intimate relationship. While savoring the beef offal, Baiheng was also 'shipping' the two of them, getting her fill on the spot.
After the meal, a content Baiheng patted her slightly bulging tummy and then assured Victor.
"Don't worry, my lips are sealed! I will absolutely keep your secret!"
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