How can someone travel through time and space and become a beggar?

Most of the paintings had arrived one after another. Lin Lang's painting was just about to be colored. She showed it to Xia Chu and said she would give it to her once it was finished. Bai Wuxia teased her that she would paint a portrait as a gift when she saw a beautiful woman, regardless of whether they wanted it or not.

Xia Chu naturally said she wanted it very much. In her heart, she was actually very grateful to Lin Lang. It was her first time here, and she was unfamiliar with the place. Thanks to Lin Lang for pulling her into their small group, otherwise it would have been awkward sitting alone.

The others all had acquaintances, so most of them sat together. Zhang Zhou kept looking over here, worried that his sister would be pitiful and alone.

"Brother Zhang, have you fallen for someone? Your neck has grown two inches longer." Xu Shiqing put his arm around his shoulders and teased.

"I brought my sister here today and I'm a little worried about her." Zhang Zhou was used to Xu Shiqing's outspokenness and pushed his hand away.

Xu Shiqing had never heard him mention his sister before, this was the first time, "Sister? You've been hiding it quite well. Don't you only have one brother and two younger brothers? When did you get a sister? Why don't you bring her here so I can get to know her!"

Zhang Zhou glanced at him with some disgust.

"What are you looking at? You look down on me, don't you? You're such a heartless person! Back then..." Before Xu Shiqing could finish his words, Zhang Zhou covered his mouth with his hand, "Shut up, we'll see each other soon."

"That's better." Xu Shiqing decided to stop while he was ahead and sat down next to someone.

As the sun was reaching its zenith, the servant came over to ask when lunch would be served, and it was already ready.

"Let's do it now." He Suoyin stood up and said, "Everyone, it's getting late. Let's eat first and continue in the afternoon."

There were five tables in the dining hall, separated by a screen in the middle, with men on the left and women on the right. Zhang Zhou was waiting for Xia Chu at the door, and when he saw her surrounded by several people, he felt relieved.

"Hey, why is that guy in the blue robe always looking at us? But does anyone know him?" Lin Lang said, looking ahead.

Several people followed her gaze and looked over. Xia Chu immediately smiled and said, "It's my second brother. He's waiting for me. I'll go over and see if he's okay."

"Okay, we'll save a seat for you." Lin Lang waved his hand.

"Is this your sister?" Xu Shiqing was stunned when he saw the girl jogging towards him with her skirt lifted up.

"Exactly." Zhang Zhou walked towards his sister. "Xiaochu, how is it? Is it fun here?"

Xia Chu looked around, then leaned in and whispered, "It's not very fun. I can't quite understand some of what they're talking about, and I can only sit there. But I just made a few good friends, and I feel like we have similar interests."

"It's good to gain something. We can invite each other out to play in the future since we have similar interests. I may arrange a room for you to rest after dinner. Don't leave after you finish eating. Wait for me." Zhang Zhou instructed.

"Okay." Xia Chu nodded.

"Brother Zhang, won't you introduce your sister to me?" Xu Shiqing followed shamelessly.

Zhang Zhou readily replied, "My sister is Wang Xiachu. Xiaochu, this is my classmate and good friend, Xu Shiqing."

"Mr. Xu, how are you?" Xia Chu knelt down and saluted. Xu Shiqing was dressed in white, with gentle eyes, but the tone of his voice did not sound like that of a good person.

"Hello, sister." Xu Shiqing grinned. "Your brother and I have been classmates for almost ten years. We are as close as brothers. You can come to me if you need anything in the future. I live in..."

Zhang Zhou covered his mouth and said, "Just go sit down. Don't pay attention to him. He's just joking."

"Xia Chu, do you know Mr. Xu?" Lin Lang came over as Xia Chu just sat down.

Xia Chu shook her head. "He's my brother's classmate. I don't know him. This is the first time I've seen him."

"Oh." Lin Lang nodded.

Seeing that she looked a little strange, Xia Chu asked curiously, "Do you know this Mr. Xu?"

"Who doesn't know him?" Lin Lang leaned closer to her and whispered, "The Ten Wans of Lin'an, the Wan of the dandy."

This surprised Xia Chu. Her second brother was known for being a quiet and honest man, so how could he possibly have a friend like this dandy? The way he covered his mouth just now was so skillful and natural. If they were just ordinary friends, he wouldn't have done that. Furthermore, Xu Shiqing didn't resist at all, nor did he get angry.

"Xiao Lang, don't talk about others behind their backs." Li Yun said in a low voice.

"Mrs. Lin, if you have any secrets to tell us, please tell us." Wei Xixi said, glancing at Lin Lang.

Before Lin Lang could say anything, Bai Wuxia rolled her eyes and said, "You said it was a whisper, why would I tell you this? Is it because you're shameless?"

"You!" Wei Xixi was so angry that she stammered, her chest heaving twice. She retorted, "I'm not talking to you, why are you butting in? You're a girl, playing with spears and sticks all day long. Didn't your family teach you manners?"

Bai Wuxia slammed the table and stood up, pulling out his whip and ready to go over and attack.

Mo Qingmei quickly grabbed her and said, "No!"

Li Yun also stood up and held her shoulders, "Wuxia, calm down."

Xia Chu also liked this straightforward girl. She stood up and whispered, "Sister Wuxia, we are guests at someone else's house. We shouldn't use violence."

"What happened?" The male guest noticed the commotion. As the host, He Suoyin immediately came over to ask, "Lady Bai, is there anything wrong with our hospitality?"

Bai Wuxia's face was filled with anger, but it was not the right time to start a conflict. She gritted her teeth and said, "Nothing, there's something dirty on this table. I want to move to another place."

Wei Xixi snorted and didn't argue with He Suoyin in front of her. She just didn't want to stay here anymore. "Mr. He, I feel a little unwell. I'm going back to my room to eat."

Bai Wuxia and Wei Xixi had never gotten along. Who knew which idiot had arranged this? It looked like they were arguing again. Since they were all guests, Bai Wuxia was already giving him face by not getting involved. He smiled faintly, "Of course, Biling, find another place for Lady Bai. Lanzhu, take Lady Wei back to her room and bring her lunch there."

Biling was He Suoyin's maid, and she had seen a lot. She walked forward calmly, looked around, and said, "Yes, Lady Bai, you can see the flowers outside by the window. Can you see over there?"

"Okay." Bai Wuxia turned his head away from Wei Xixi and walked to the window.

Biling had another table brought up and asked the kitchen to prepare another one.

Of course, Xia Chu and the others also followed Bai Wuxia over. This table was newly added, and with only a few of them sitting there, it was quite quiet.

Wei Xixi also followed Lan Zhu and gave Bai Wuxia a look when passing by the window.

Lin Lang secretly glanced at Bai Wuxia's expression, "Wuxia..."

Bai Wuxia smiled and said, "It's okay. The dirt is gone. I feel much better now."

"It's nice here. We can enjoy the beautiful flowers while having a meal." Li Yun said.

With a few people joking around, Bai Wuxia quickly forgot what had just happened and became happy again.

The meal was almost over, and the group was about to leave when someone suddenly walked past the window. Xia Chu paid no attention. Unexpectedly, the person took a few steps back and came back, "Is it you?"