Seeing Xu Qianqing suddenly acting this way and happily running toward him, Ye Xingzhou was instantly stunned.

For a moment, he felt like he was dreaming. It was the most beautiful dream in the world!

But what he couldn't understand was why the Goddess had always been so indifferent to him, yet today she...

Could it be that her aloofness was all an act and she actually likes me too?

This is wonderful, Xie Rou... I've finally waited for you!

I will treat you well for the rest of my life!

With that thought, he slowly opened his arms to welcome the soft, delicate body that was about to fall into his embrace.

But what he didn't know was that the most terrible thing in this world is self-delusion.

He even glanced at Luo Xiu with contempt in his eyes.

Loser, I'm in a good mood today. I'm going to be with my Goddess, so I'll spare you for now.

Luo Xiu just smiled without saying a word.

…

This short distance felt as vast as the Milky Way to Xu Qianqing.

But with her courage, she finally leaped across the galaxy and threw herself into the starry sky she had longed for.

She ignored the scenery along the way, ignored Ye Xingzhou, brushed past him, and then plunged into Luo Xiu's embrace.

At that moment, the entire venue fell silent!

But this silence was deafening.

The esteemed Miss Chu of the Chu Family had actually thrown herself so intimately into the arms of a young man from an unknown background!

What exactly was their relationship?

After a brief silence, the crowd turned into gossiping spectators and began to whisper among themselves.

Meanwhile, Li Chaoqun, Granny Miaoyu, and Liu Dexuan also noticed Luo Xiu.

The three elders exchanged glances, their expressions varied.

Liu Dexuan said with a happy smile, "I didn't expect our Elder Luo to be here as well!"

As soon as he uttered these words, he immediately drew glares from Li Chaoqun and Granny Miaoyu that suggested they wanted to punch him.

This sly old fox was clearly showing off!

So what if you have a Descendant of Ghost Valley as an Honorary Elder? Is that so impressive?

…

"I missed you so much."

Xu Qianqing released Luo Xiu and reluctantly stepped out of his embrace, lowering her head and speaking softly.

Luo Xiu gazed at her tenderly, noticing that she had truly changed.

Her attitude toward him had changed.

"I have so much to tell you."

Luo Xiu reached out and ruffled her hair. "No rush. We have all the time in the world to talk."

Ye Xingzhou, who had been standing quietly to the side with his arms still open, finally snapped back to reality.

Seeing Luo Xiu and his Goddess so intimate, with his Goddess even appearing so lovestruck and dependent, he trembled with rage!

Under the strange gazes of the surrounding guests, he felt a burning pain on his face. He wished he could grow wings and fly away, pretending he had never been here.

Xu Qianqing, as if not noticing his presence, treated him like thin air and intimately linked arms with Luo Xiu before sitting down.

"Xie Rou... you know him?" Ye Xingzhou asked, taking a deep breath.

Hearing this, Xu Qianqing looked at Ye Xingzhou with a puzzled expression. "I think I've seen you before. You are..."

A pang of pain shot through Ye Xingzhou's heart.

After all this time, his Goddess didn't even know his name.

But he still forced a smile, striving to maintain his gentlemanly demeanor. "I'm Ye Xingzhou. We've met several times before and have even spoken."

A look of realization dawned on Xu Qianqing's face. "Oh, I remember now. You're Young Master Ye."

After saying that, she paid him no more heed, leaning her head on Luo Xiu's shoulder and whispering sweet nothings.

Ye Xingzhou clenched his teeth. Not wanting to humiliate himself further, he decisively turned to leave.

However, before he had taken more than a few steps, he faintly overheard Luo Xiu and Xu Qianqing's conversation.

Luo Xiu teased, "We haven't seen each other in a while, and your charm has grown, huh? You even have a lapdog now."

Xu Qianqing replied in a coy voice, "Oh, don't be ridiculous. I don't even know him."

Hearing this, Ye Xingzhou's heart bled. He clenched his fists and quickened his pace to escape.

You bastard, just you wait! I swear you'll die a miserable death!

At this moment, at the foremost seat in the grand hall, a resolute-looking middle-aged man watched Xu Qianqing and Luo Xiu being affectionate in a corner, his expression pensive.

Liu Dexuan suddenly walked over, patted the middle-aged man's shoulder, and smiled, "Patriarch Chu, congratulations."

This middle-aged man was none other than the current head of the Chu Family, Chu Tianming. He was also Xu Qianqing's biological father.

Chu Tianming looked at Liu Dexuan with a puzzled expression. "What do you mean, Head Liu? What is there to congratulate?"

Liu Dexuan just smiled without saying a word.

…

As the attendees finished arriving, the summit officially began.

As for the small interlude with the young man and woman, nobody paid it too much mind.

However, just as the members of the four great families were discussing matters of family development, a sharp cry suddenly erupted from a corner of the hall.

"What did you say?!"

"That's shameless!"

The cry came from Xu Qianqing.

Though her voice wasn't particularly loud, it sounded piercing in the silent hall.

In an instant, everyone's gaze shifted in her direction.

Luo Xiu looked at the fuming Xu Qianqing with an expression of sheer frustration.

He had just been chatting with her and mentioned that the Holy Origin Golden Pill had been stolen by Ye Xingzhou, and that he had come to the Capital City to retrieve it.

He thought he was just telling her about it and that she would simply listen and let it go, but to his surprise, Xu Qianqing had reacted so strongly!

Was this still the Gentle and shy Xu Qianqing?

Her temper now was simply explosive!

"Hey... I'll resolve it myself. Qianqing, you should first..."

Before he could finish, Xu Qianqing stood up and stormed out, heading straight for the area where the Ye Family was seated.

Seeing this, Luo Xiu gave a helpless smile and had no choice but to follow.

Xu Qianqing was already stepping forward for him so assertively. As a man, how could he hide behind her?

"Ye Xingzhou, get out here!"

Xu Qianqing stopped and glared at Ye Xingzhou, who was in the crowd.

Ye Xingzhou was so intimidated by Xu Qianqing's aura that he froze, subconsciously ducking behind his grandfather.

"Miss Chu, may I ask what my grandson Xingzhou has done to anger you so?" an old man with white hair asked, stroking his beard as he calmly gazed at Xu Qianqing.

This elder was none other than Ye Xingzhou's grandfather, the Ye Family Patriarch—Ye Piaoling.

At this point, Chu Tianming strode over to stand beside Xu Qianqing. He looked directly at Ye Piaoling and said plainly, "Elder Ye, since there's an issue, let's resolve it first. The summit can resume afterward."

His tone was mild, but his stance was firm.

Chu Tianming absolutely doted on Xu Qianqing, his precious daughter who had been lost for many years.

Whatever concerned Xu Qianqing, no matter how big or small, he would be the first to step forward!

Furthermore, Xu Qianqing was the only genius in the Chu Family who had inherited the complete ancestral bloodline, so everyone in the Chu Family pampered her and treated her like a little ancestor.

The previously shy Xu Qianqing's current temperament was entirely a result of being spoiled by the Chu Family.

To be precise, it wasn't temperament.

It was confidence!

In the past, she had no status, no background, no money, and no power. She was just a commoner at the bottom of society, so insignificant that even a minor supervisor could manipulate her at will.

But now, she was Miss Chu of the Chu Family!

The Chu Family was her backing!

Chu Tianming looked gently at Xu Qianqing and said, "Xie Rou, tell Daddy what's wrong. Daddy will handle it for you!"

Xu Qianqing pointed at Ye Xingzhou and scoffed, "The great Young Master of the Ye family, to think you're nothing but a rat with such sticky fingers."

"Dad, Ye Xingzhou stole my friend's Elixir, and that Elixir is needed to save my friend's life!"

"My friend came to the Capital City this time specifically to get it back from Ye Xingzhou!"

"Is that so..."

Upon hearing this, Chu Tianming's eyes narrowed slightly. He glanced at Luo Xiu, figuring that the "friend" Xu Qianqing mentioned must be this young man.

Then, his gaze fell upon Ye Xingzhou's face. "Young Master Ye, since you have taken something that belongs to someone else, please return it to its rightful owner."

"Miss Chu, you shouldn't make such baseless accusations without proof!"

At this moment, Ye Piaoling stood up, blocking Ye Xingzhou and fixing his sharp gaze on Xu Qianqing.

"How could my grandson do something so absurd?"

"Therefore, Miss Chu, I believe there must be some misunderstanding."

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