Otherworldly Companions: Every Handsome Man is Extraordinary

Jiang Yu and his three companions glanced at the pavilion briefly before lowering their heads and obediently sitting on the sofas around it, facing Mrs. Tini.

Jiang Yu's eyes widened slightly as she looked down. There was definitely a second person here. Mrs. Tini seemed to be sitting very calmly, but her slightly disheveled sideburns, the wrinkled hem of her skirt, and her lips that had lost all their lipstick... Jiang Yu was about to break out in a cold sweat.

It was only when Fan Qingyin subtly grasped her trembling fingers that she managed to calm her flustered mind and raise her head with a nonchalant smile.

"How did you find your way here, my dear children?" Mrs. Tinie picked up her wine glass and took an elegant sip. "Please help yourselves; there's plenty of tableware on the table."

"Mrs. Tini, why didn't you attend the party all night? I waited for so long before I had to come looking for you!" Ren Kecheng said coquettishly, whether she really didn't notice or she noticed but didn't show it.

Jiang Yu privately thought that given Ren Kecheng's brain structure, she probably really hadn't noticed. However, this did indeed show that she and Mrs. Tini had a very close relationship.

"I've been attending banquets like this for twenty years in a row. They're so boring. I might as well relax in my own backyard." As she spoke, she seemed to be reminiscing about something, and a smile appeared on her lips, revealing a hint of spring.

“Madam, you clearly said you would stand up for me. Didn’t you say that Lord Jiang Yu had no feelings for A-Che? But they…” Ren Kecheng was interrupted by Kong Yiche before she could finish speaking.

Jiang Yu and Fan Qingyin sat on the same sofa, Ren Kecheng sat on another, and Kong Yiche sat on a separate sofa.

"Lord Ren Kecheng, Lord Jiang Yu has already explained to you that nothing happened between her and me, so please don't say things that might mislead Lady Tini." Kong Yiche then turned to look at Lady Tini.

“Madam, thank you very much for giving me the opportunity to invite me to this grand banquet, allowing me to meet Lord Jiang Yu and pour out my heart. Lord Ren Kecheng has some misunderstandings about us, and he really didn’t want things to get too ugly, so he’s bothered you here.” He spoke humbly, explaining the whole story in just a few words.

“You kids are really something, still so young…” Mrs. Tiny sighed, then asked with some curiosity, “So, did you get what you wanted?”

Kong Yiche gave a bitter smile: "Lord Jiang Yu rejected me very decisively and dignifiedly, which made me realize that whether now or in the future, there is no possibility between us."

Upon hearing this, Ren Kecheng opened her eyes wide, stared at Kong Yiche for a moment, and then turned to look at Jiang Yu.

"And you two even danced together and hugged?" She was incredulous. Jiang Yu could actually remain completely unmoved by Kong Yiche; it was utterly unbelievable. In her mind, no woman could resist being liked by Kong Yiche. If even Kong Yiche didn't reciprocate...

She looked at Fan Qingyin with an indescribable gaze. Could this divine messenger have some extraordinary abilities?

Fan Qingyin paused, wondering what was wrong with this woman. Was she crazy? What kind of strange look was that?

"Hmm, it seems Lord Jiang Yu is indeed as hard-hearted as iron." Jiang Yu felt something was strange. If Lady Tini hadn't shown any hostility towards her during their first meeting, and even because of Ren Kecheng, she had only been somewhat scrutinizing her, then this time she seemed to be showing a faint dislike for her. She wondered what had caused this change.

"So, Ah Che, I already told you about Lord Jiang Yu's feelings last time, but you didn't believe me and insisted on meeting him yourself to try and find a possibility. Are you really giving up now?" Lady Tini smoothed her skirt. Although she was speaking to Kong Yiche, she stared at Fan Qingyin and Jiang Yu, who were sitting side by side, with an unreadable gaze.

"Lord Jiang Yu has made her point clearly, so I naturally won't bother her anymore." Kong Yiche suppressed the bitterness in his heart: "But I also don't want her to be misunderstood because of me."

"How deeply affectionate," Ren Kecheng said sarcastically. Mrs. Tini's gaze was drawn to her.

"See, I already told you, Lord Jiangyu would never compete with you for it. What are you doing here causing trouble? Since you've come all the way here, you must have already made a scene at the ball." Lady Tini sighed and rubbed her temples.

"You've been like this since you were little. Your father and mother have never disciplined you properly. Now that you're married, you still manage to make such a fool of yourself."

"Why are you criticizing me too? Don't you know, everyone's laughing at me. Even my mother scolded me in front of everyone." Ren Kecheng felt extremely wronged. All she did was boldly pursue her love. Did she have to be like these cowards, letting things unfold and letting her beloved go to someone else?

"Then you should at least find out the outcome of the matter. If I were Lord Jiang Yu, I would have taken A-Che away long ago, no matter how many times you cause trouble like this. I'd have made you furious." Lady Tini rolled her eyes. Then she smiled and looked at Jiang Yu: "Lord Jiang Yu, tell me, do you think what I said makes sense?"

Jiang Yu gave a dry laugh: "Mrs. Tini is really joking."

Mrs. Tini stared at her for a moment, then looked away. In that instant, Jiang Yu felt a chill run down her spine.

“Then, A-Che, now that the matter with Lord Jiang Yu has been completely settled, why don’t you consider Ke Cheng? Although she is reckless, she is not a bad person at heart. You have known her since childhood, and your families have often had dealings. Such a connection is truly rare.”

"Although there have been some entanglements, our fates are not as deep as our feelings. I really have no romantic feelings for Lord Ren Kecheng. Even without Lord Jiang Yu, I never intended to choose Lord Ren Kecheng at the first year's partner selection conference."

Kong Yiche's words couldn't be more blunt, and even Jiang Yu felt a little embarrassed for Ren Kecheng, as he really didn't give her any face at all.

Mrs. Tini's face also darkened: "Ke Cheng has wasted her time all these years. But your family has not been entirely without the intention of forming a marriage alliance."

"Perhaps my family did have such intentions in the past, but that was not my idea. In fact, I made it clear to my father and mother as soon as I learned of their wishes. I also believe that my family stands with me and has never crossed the line again. As for Lord Ren Kecheng, I have personally advised her many times," Kong Yiche said seriously.

"Enough!" Ren Kecheng shouted and stood up. Her face had been ashen ever since Kong Yiche spoke, and she could no longer hold back. "Kong Yiche, you've gone too far!" she said, pushing open the curtain and running out.

Mrs. Tini couldn't get her to come back no matter how much she called, so she had no choice but to say to Kong Yiche, "Please, for my sake and for the sake of both our elders, go and persuade her. If she runs away like this, she might do something rash."

Kong Yiche, his face grim but helpless, could only stand up and bow slightly to Madam Tini and Jiang Yufan Qingyin before quickly leaving.

Jiang Yu quickly pulled Fan Qingyin to her feet, saying, "In that case, we won't bother you any longer, Mrs. Tini."