Otherworldly Companions: Every Handsome Man is Extraordinary

Jiang Yu's skirt was soaked with water, leaving large wet patches. She stood tall in front of Fan Qingyin like a goddess, while Fan Qingyin felt like a believer yearning to be saved, huddled in the bathtub.

"Xiao Yu, you are so beautiful." Fan Qingyin looked up at Jiang Yu, completely unaware that she was the one who was so captivating.

Jiang Yu narrowed her eyes and stepped directly into the bathtub. Her skirt was instantly soaked in the water, but the butterfly made of stiff gauze on it stood up even more, with water droplets on its wings as if it was about to take flight.

Ignoring her skirt, which was soaking wet and billowing in the bathtub, Jiang Yu knelt down. The water quickly rose above her chest, soaking her entire dress.

Purple ribbons floated on the water's surface, intertwined with Fan Qingyin's silver hair, inseparable.

She leaned forward, and Fan Qingyin held his breath and looked down; Jiang Yu's nose almost touched his.

Her breath was sweet as orchids, and she approached like a forest enchantress. Despite being dressed conservatively, she was more alluring than ever before.

"Qingyin, this is so unfair~" Jiang Yu tugged at her soaked clothes, looking aggrieved, but she had clearly brought this situation upon herself.

"You're not wearing any clothes, but I'm still dressed. It's so uncomfortable, Qingyin," Jiang Yu grumbled and started rubbing against him restlessly.

"Help me, Qingyin."

It was as if thousands of flowers had rushed into her arms, and the splashing water was like Fan Qingyin's trembling heart.

Just as their hair was almost dry, a servant came to inform them that the meal was ready, so Jiang Yu had to change into another dress and go downstairs with Fan Qingyin.

"Look at these two children, they're such a perfect match! A handsome man and a beautiful woman, they're such a feast for the eyes," Jiang Yu's mother said happily to her husband as she watched the two of them arrive hand in hand.

"If we're talking about looks, I think none of the lords in this royal city are as pretty as my little Yu. She does have a similar charm to me when I was young."

This wasn't entirely boasting. Jiang Yu's mother was known for her beauty when she was young. Although she wasn't from the royal city, she was able to attract Jiang Ren, a minor nobleman from the royal city.

Later, Jiang Ren rose through the ranks, and she moved to the capital with him. Even now, in middle age, she remains beautiful and captivating.

Jiang Yu's appearance was even more stunning than her mother's. Jiang Ren was already very handsome and dashing. Jiang Yu inherited her mother's beauty, which was as beautiful as a rose, as well as her father's heroic spirit and sharpness. She looked even more radiant, elegant, and noble.

"You're saying Xiao Yu is all looks and no substance?" Jiang Yu's brother had a sinecure at the Royal City Archives and was currently at home. He noticed his mother's face darken as he finished speaking and quickly added an explanation:

"Mother, please don't misunderstand, I didn't mean to say you're just a pretty face!"

His attempt to explain only earned him a glare from his mother, who then said through gritted teeth, "You really know how to talk. Please shut your mouth next time."

"Mother, what you said hurts me so much." He wanted to say more, but his father slapped him on the head, silencing him instantly.

"In short, it's a good thing that Xiaoyu received a commendation for her performance review. I hope you will continue to do so, diligently govern your territory, and cherish the people of your territory." Jiang Ren concluded the topic with these words.

So Jiang Yu's mother brought up another topic at the long dining table: "Xiao Yu, the royal banquet is coming up soon. Do you have any suitable clothes? Tomorrow I'll take you to the best tailor in the capital to have a few outfits made. You can also take this opportunity to accompany me to more parties."

“My friends have already told me to bring you to the party, and I’ve already agreed.”

"Qingyin has already prepared my dress for the banquet. I went shopping with Qingyin before and ordered a lot of ready-made clothes."

"Of course I'll spend more time with my mother, but I don't need any more clothes, I already have so many I can't wear them all," Jiang Yu said with a smile.

"However, I have plans for tomorrow. I met a friend from the Forest Empire, and her husband is also from the capital of the Ocean Empire. She is currently a guest in the capital, and I have invited her to meet me tomorrow." Her situation with Chen Xin was somewhat complicated, so Jiang Yu couldn't say too much and could only tell a half-truth.

Fan Qingyin wasn't worried about Jiang Yu; no matter what lies she told, Fan Qingyin would stand by her side. But her conversation with her father earlier made her feel a little guilty. She glanced at Jiang Ren discreetly and, seeing that he didn't seem to be acting strangely, she felt relieved.

"It's alright, it's alright. If you have plans, go ahead and do them. We can go out together when you're free." Jiang Yu's mother didn't mind and turned to eat a delicate little cake.

Jiang Yu had already sent a short letter to Chen Xin when he left Ober, and Chen Xin should have received it long ago.

Jiang Yu extended an invitation to Chen Xin in her letter, but did not specify a location; she was still waiting for Chen Xin's reply.

Originally, she planned to send an invitation directly to the Xiang family. This way, she could not only meet her friends as quickly as possible, but also subtly show her respect to Chen Xin and Xiang Lan. After all, being the only daughter of the Jiang family was still a very useful identity in the capital of the Ocean Empire.

But after thinking about it, she decided to write to Chen Xin first to see if she had any other arrangements or plans.

While waiting, she suddenly remembered something. She raised her hand and beckoned a servant.

"Has Jiang Yi sent any messages back these past two days?" Jiang Yi was the servant she had assigned to Zhong Qin, partly for entertaining him and partly for surveillance.

"No, Miss," the servant replied respectfully.

This is strange. Although she gave Jiang Yi enough money to pay the bill, it makes no sense that she didn't send a message for two days in a row. Jiang Yi is usually very clever, and he should understand why she sent him.

Neither the bills nor the itinerary were sent back.

"Go and find out if Mr. Zhong Qin is still living in the apartment I arranged. If he is, bring him back to see me." Something must have gone wrong.

"What's wrong, Xiaoyu? Do you feel something's not right?" Fan Qingyin noticed Jiang Yu frowning.

"Qingyin, I have a bad feeling." Jiang Yu looked at the gloomy scene where the sea and sky met in the distance and felt a tightness in her chest.

"Send someone to contact Lord Chen Xin directly," Fan Qingyin quickly instructed her servant. Then she turned to Jiang Yu and said, "Since there are things we're worried about, let's get to the bottom of it once and for all. If Zhong Qin isn't alone, he'll definitely go to Lord Chen Xin anyway."

"Why don't we try a two-pronged approach? We'll eventually find him and get some answers from him."

"Maybe I'm overthinking it. I really hope I'm just imagining things," Jiang Yu said, sitting in her chair, trying to comfort herself.