Otherworldly Companions: Every Handsome Man is Extraordinary

Chen Xin did not reply to the letter, but instead took Xiang Lan and Zhong Qin directly to the Jiang family to report their arrival.

Jiang Yu had informed the servants well in advance, so the servants respectfully led Chen Xin and her entourage in.

"Oh my, Xiaoyu, your Jiang family is truly magnificent! I thought the Xiang Lan family was already quite splendid, but I never imagined your family was practically a miniature royal palace!" Chen Xin was as outspoken as ever. Fortunately, there was relatively free speech here, and the royals didn't care about such empty words.

"Lord Jiang Yu, Divine Envoy Fan Qingyin." Xiang Lan greeted the two with a smile. Jiang Yu could tell at a glance that Chen Xin had been coaxing him a lot these past two days, and that the Xiang family had probably given him a lot of face as well.

Jiang Yu returned the greeting with a smile, but her gaze was fixed on the striking figure behind Chen Xin. In just a few days, Zhong Qin seemed even more beautiful, his alluring charm almost tangible. If he had previously tried to conceal his beauty somewhat, since arriving in the Ocean Empire, he seemed to have begun to shine brightly without restraint.

"It seems Xiang Lan has been having a good time with you these past two days. Xin Xin, your complexion looks much rosier." Jiang Yu withdrew her gaze and warmly took Chen Xin's hand. "Come in with me. This is your first time visiting my family home. I'll take you to meet my father and mother."

"Oh, why don't you just say I got a tan?" Chen Xin laughed. "Xiang Lan's family has a whole amazing beach. I go there to sunbathe every day, and Xiang Lan often takes me swimming. Now I can hold my breath for a long time."

After saying that, she naturally took Xiang Lan's arm. Compared to her previous perfunctory attitude, even Jiang Yu and Fan Qingyin could see that there was a lot more sincerity between the two this time.

Seeing this, Zhong Qin, who was slightly behind, had a hint of mockery in his eyes, but then he smiled indifferently and looked away.

"How have you been these past two days, Mr. Zhong Qin?" Fan Qingyin noticed that Zhong Qin wasn't participating in the conversation and instead leisurely lagged behind a few steps. Remembering Jiang Yu's earlier unease, she took the initiative to start a conversation.

"I truly love the customs and culture of the Ocean Empire, and I even feel reluctant to leave." Zhong Qin's eyes showed admiration as he sincerely praised them. "Although it was only a few days, I will remember the hospitality I received from Lord Jiang Yu and Divine Envoy Fan Qingyin for the rest of my life."

"What are you saying? You really plan to stay in the Ocean Empire and refuse to return to the Forest Empire, relying on Lord Jiangyu? What, it's only been a few days, and you've already forgotten about me?" Chen Xin rolled her eyes at Zhong Qin, feigning displeasure.

Zhong Qin repeatedly begged for mercy, saying he dared not.

"Xin Xin, you're the one who's talking nonsense." Jiang Yu gently pushed Chen Xin, then looked at Zhong Qin: "I was afraid that I was too busy with my own things and hadn't been able to properly entertain you. It's also my fault for being negligent. Jiang Yi, whom I sent to your side, hasn't been of any use. He hasn't sent any news back in two days."

Meeting Jiang Yu's scrutinizing eyes, Zhong Qin's smile remained unchanged, and he quickly gave an explanation: "I haven't had a chance to apologize to Lord Jiang Yu yet. It was really an emergency, and I didn't have anyone I could use. So I had to trouble Brother Jiang Yi to make a trip to the Forest Empire for me. He asked me to let you know before he left, but I was so busy these past two days that I forgot."

“That’s right,” Chen Xin said. “I know about this. Zhong Qin has relatives in the Ocean Empire. He came here with the idea of ​​finding his relatives. However, he made progress in finding his relatives, but he found that he had not brought his most important token. He originally wanted me to send someone to the Forest Empire to retrieve it, but unfortunately, Xiang Lan and I went out to sea that day.”

With Chen Xin's explanation, everything seemed to make sense. Although Jiang Yu still hadn't dispelled her doubts, she understood that things had come to this point and it wasn't appropriate to ask any further questions.

"If he can help you, that would be the best outcome."

Jiang Yu took Chen Xin to meet his parents, and had previously rehearsed their lines with Chen Xin in private. Their relationship was thus explained in a half-true, half-false way, and it was done without attracting any attention.

Jiang Yu's father, Jiang Ren, still exuded the air of a great general, his imposing presence startling Chen Xin. The usually outspoken and unrestrained man became meek and silent in Jiang Ren's presence.

Jiang Yu's mother and Chen Xin got along very well. They were both quite knowledgeable about eating, drinking and having fun, and they were both outspoken and lively, so they had a kind of friendship despite their age difference.

Jiang Yu did not develop a deep mother-daughter relationship with her when she was young due to health reasons. After her health finally recovered, her mother disapproved of her overly serious and unfunny nature. In addition, she left home to go to her territory soon after, and they are not very close now.

However, for Jiang Yu, the fact that Chen Xin could get along with her mother and was no different from herself made her happy.

"Xin Xin, in a few days, the palace will be holding a grand banquet. The lord can invite relatives and friends to attend. Would you like to come and have some fun?" Jiang Yu handed Chen Xin a crystal ball, which she had found in a very niche boutique.

"I have to go, no doubt about it." Chen Xin leaned back on Jiang Yu's bed, took the crystal ball, and said, "You know me, I'm always there wherever there's excitement."

"It just so happens that I will be participating in a performance review when I return to the Forest Empire this time, so let me gain some experience in advance, so that I don't embarrass myself by not knowing anything on the spot."

The Forest Empire's reporting time is later than the Ocean Empire's, so Chen Xin has enough time to prepare after he finishes his trip.

"Don't worry too much, Gilbert and the others will definitely handle everything for you." Jiang Yu playfully pinched her friend's nose. "As for you, just have fun!"

"Don't talk about me like that!" Chen Xin pouted and said, "This crystal ball is so beautiful, even modern machinery can't make it with this kind of craftsmanship."

"These crystal balls are all handmade. Wizards infuse them with divine glory and blessings using their magical power, making them miniature magical artifacts. I also commissioned a necklace for you, but unfortunately, it takes too long to finish. It probably won't be ready until you return to the Forest Empire."

"I'll send someone to deliver it to you then."

"Wow, that's amazing!" Chen Xin carefully lifted the crystal ball and looked at the part inside that was sparkling in the sunlight.

"What kind of magic is in this? I know about Divine Glory, but I've never heard of wizarding magic before. It's too fantastical."

"This contains the glory bestowed by the divine messenger of the Ocean Empire, and a blessing for marriage. I think it suits you very well. The magical power seems to be a safety enhancement, and it's not too strong anyway, so you can carry it with you at all times."

"Okay, okay, I'll take it with me wherever I go." Chen Xin loved it more and more as she looked at it.

"Has Zhong Qin been in contact with you these past few days?" Jiang Yu thought for a moment, still feeling a little uneasy.

“I’m at the Xiang family’s house, so it’s not good for me to contact him too often. What’s wrong? You’re the one who told me to be nicer to Xiang Lan, so why do you feel sorry for Zhong Qin now?” Chen Xin blinked.

"No, I was just asking." Jiang Yu didn't know how to explain.

“He’s a grown man, and you’ve arranged everything so well for him. What’s there to worry about? He just needs to wander around a bit. Besides, he has relatives in the capital, and it seems he’s visited them as well.”

"Okay, let's not talk about him anymore. I have to wear a really beautiful dress to the banquet~ The Xiang family has ordered so many dresses for me, could you help me pick one out when you have time~"