Male superiority and female superiority: forced love

At noon, snow fell into my arms.

Fallen leaves swirled gently on the street, covering the thin wet snow. A crisp crackling sound could be heard with every step, which suddenly reminded Ruan Chuyin of the delicious taste of potato chips.

Zuixianlou’s business is still as booming as ever.

Han Shuixian and Xu Chunfang are so busy every day that their business is so good that they can even cook two decent dishes in an emergency.

Ruan Chuyin's appearance gave them great surprise, and they all came forward and pulled her over to chat incessantly.

The boss is having a dinner party today, so the whole building has hung up a closed sign early.

The hall was filled with banquets, and each private room upstairs was crammed with an extra eight-person table.

In Luoxue Pavilion, Wei Shizhang, Yue Yixing, Ji Zhiya, Yan Shanting and Xiang Yunchi have already taken their seats.

When Qi Ruyi, Qin Guanzhi and Ruan Chuyin arrived, their eyes all fell on that beautiful figure.

Today, the beauty is still wearing a white fur coat, but the long skirt underneath is no longer aqua blue, but pomegranate color.

Her hair was lightly combed, her black hair was as black as ink. Her red dress fluttered, her skin was whiter than snow. Standing among the crowd, she was like a red plum blossom blooming in the snow, full of vitality and particularly dazzling.

Xiang Yunchi generously introduced Ruan Chuyin to Wei Shizhang and Ji Zhiya, once again refreshing Qi Ruyi and Qin Guanzhi's understanding of his background. Yan Shanting finally understood why he had been so sympathetic to Qingfeng Pavilion yesterday.

Wei Shizhang didn't avert his gaze just because Xiang Yunchi was there. The close proximity allowed him to see that bright little face even more clearly. An unprecedented possessiveness made him purse his lips, and his eyes became as aggressive as a cheetah's.

His long beard, growing from his temples like a tangle of weeds, was unbearable to look at. Perhaps it was precisely because of this that Xiang Yunchi, Qin Guanzhi, and others ignored his desire for Ruan Chuyin.

Furthermore, Ji Zhiya's expressionless yet persistent gaze caught their attention. Coupled with his striking appearance and exceptional martial arts skills, Xiang Yunchi and Qin Guanzhi felt an unprecedented sense of crisis.

Compared to Wei Shizhang and Ji Zhiya, Yan Shanting was much more reserved. When communicating with Ruan Chuyin, he was logical and measured, and his eye contact was just the right amount to prevent others from overthinking things.

During the conversation, they happened to talk about Yan Shanting's breakout from the Eight-Star Tiger at Shougouling with Qin Guanzhi, Qi Jianshen and Xiang Yunchi, and thus mentioned Wei Jiusi.

When Qi Ruyi talked about the fire lotus seeds and green fruits, Wei Shizhang and Ji Zhiya were both stunned, but soon returned to their original indifferent expressions.

After the banquet, Qi Ruyi and Ji Zhiya flew towards the dense forest in the north in unison. Wei Shizhang, for the first time ever, followed Xiang Yunchi back to Lihua Street for a short stay.

The afternoon sun was warm on her body. Ruan Chuyin lay in bed, clearly too tired to open her eyes, but her brain was still working at high speed, thinking about how to convince Xiang Yunchi to let her return to Liangcheng.

While I was tossing and turning, someone knocked on the door.

When Ruan Chuyin saw who was coming, she was so scared that she almost slammed the door.

"Big... Big brother." She greeted Wei Shizhang hesitantly, her heart suddenly pounding.

"Won't you invite me in to sit down?" Wei Shizhang looked at her nervous expression with amusement and touched his beard inadvertently.

"Brother, Yun Chi... is not here." Ruan Chuyin looked closely at the burly man in front of her, her two small hands tightly gripping the door panel.

"I came to find you. Aren't you looking for the fire lotus seeds?" Wei Shizhang sensed vigilance in her eyes, and his eyebrows raised high, which looked even more terrifying in Ruan Chuyin's eyes.

Now, the three characters "Fire Lotus Seed" could help Ruan Chuyin overcome all difficulties. She welcomed him in without hesitation and offered him the best tea in the house.

"Brother, do you have fire lotus seeds?" Ruan Chuyin asked directly without beating around the bush.

"Yes. But this treasure is left for my future wife." Wei Shizhang took a sip of hot tea and replied slowly.

His eyes were piercing, as if nothing could escape his gaze, making him intimidating. Ruan Chuyin felt a surge of pressure from his undeniable aura, momentarily losing her ability to think. It wasn't until the man repeated his words twice that her brain began to function again.

The more she pondered, the more frightened she became. She seemed to have realized something, and tremblingly asked, "Brother, do you mean it can only be left to my future sister-in-law? Can I exchange it for other treasures? Or buy it with money?"

Wei Shizhang shook his head firmly and said, "I can only leave it to my future wife. I will be back in three days. Think it over carefully."

After saying that, he looked at Ruan Chuyin intently for a few seconds, then stood up and left.

"Wait." Ruan Chuyin called him the moment he stepped out of the door.

"Aren't you worried about Yun Chi's thoughts?"

"I'm worried, but I don't want to miss it even more." Wei Shizhang chuckled softly, his beard slightly arched with the corners of his mouth, making him look grinning, forcing her to immediately look away, and her heart went crazy.

After the bearded man left, Ruan Chuyin hid in the room, thinking about it, and burst into tears in anger.

She didn't want to marry him, but she had to get the fire lotus seeds.

Suddenly, she was frightened by her own immoral thoughts, but she really couldn't convince herself to accept the appearance of that man. A strong feeling of despair surged in her heart, making her feel as if she was in an icy sea, and it was painful to the bone.

In the evening, Xiang Yunchi returned. Ruan Chuyin didn't delay any longer and told him directly that she wanted to return to Liangcheng.

Sincerity is the most powerful weapon. Speaking frankly and honestly, Xiang Yunchi actually lost his temper.

It seemed that he had already expected Ruan Chuyin to have this idea, so he didn't say much, but just said to think about it again.

In the blink of an eye, three days passed.

Ruan Chuyin plucked up the courage to knock on the door next door and met the culprit who had kept her awake for several days.

Inside, the teapot was burning brightly. The long, gurgling sound of tea pouring into the cups lingered in my ears, bringing an indescribable sense of peace.

The treasure box on the table was no bigger than half the size of a palm. The fire lotus seeds lay quietly inside, emitting a faint golden light.

"This treasure passed down from our ancestors is six hundred years old. If you accept it, you will be mine. Have you thought it through?" Wei Shizhang emphasized again.

He was not giving Ruan Chuyin a choice, but explaining its importance. Whether Ruan Chuyin came to him today or not, he would not change his mind about wanting to marry her.