Yan Shu led A Xu and the others back to their residence. As soon as they returned, they noticed the gazes of many people around them.

Many people from the tribe had already returned, chatting and laughing in small groups. Some of the females, who were originally chatting idly, suddenly lit up when their eyes fell on her.

"Wow, Yan Shu, where did you buy this dress? It's so pretty!"

One of the females exclaimed in amazement, her eyes gleaming with excitement, and rushed over to her in a few quick steps.

"How much? Is this a style unique to Lingcheng?"

Another female leaned closer, her eyes filled with intense curiosity, practically scrutinizing Yan Shu from head to toe. "We didn't see any clothes this pretty when we went there!"

Yan Shu was caught off guard by their questions, but she still patiently smiled and answered them one by one, truthfully telling them where she bought the clothes and the prices.

Several females nearby, upon hearing this, quickly pulled her aside and pressed her for answers.

Afraid of missing any detail, they kept chattering and asking her questions.

"Maybe you just didn't see it," Yan Shu explained softly, a helpless smile on her face.

She thought things would be easier once she returned to the tribe, but unexpectedly, her outfit made her the center of attention, and she was scrutinized wherever she went.

Discussions arose around her, and even several males who were originally talking in the corner couldn't help but turn around to look.

What she didn't know was that a rumor had already spread throughout Lingcheng that a beautiful woman had come to the city, with outstanding looks, distinctive clothing, and a high status.

Moreover, she was accompanied by only three males, which added to her mystique.

The rumor quickly spread throughout Lingcheng and even affected the surrounding areas, leading many people to speculate about her identity.

Unbeknownst to her, the simple dress she wore had become a symbol of the rumored "Lingcheng Beauty," attracting even more attention.

-

The next morning, Yan Shu had just finished getting ready to go out, thinking that she would go to Lingcheng again to buy some more items for herself and A Xu.

Several females from the tribe gathered together to chat about Tiani.

She listened casually to the conversation of the females around her, thinking it was just some unimportant chatter, but she was slightly taken aback when she heard the words "red card" and "courtesy".

"I heard that the woman has an extraordinary temperament and an impeccable appearance. Even the guards in Lingcheng bow respectfully to her and dare not accept her money!"

One of the females said excitedly, her tone full of admiration.

Yan Shu was slightly taken aback, and a strange sense of familiarity arose in her heart.

"And she only brought those three males with her. She's really bold. Isn't she afraid of causing trouble in Lingcheng?"

Yan Shu stood there, stunned, her brows furrowing slightly. She thought to herself: This description is far too apt…

Just as she was pondering this, the female next to her lowered her voice and added, "It is said that the female is extremely beautiful, and her attire is also very special, almost like a noblewoman from out of town. I really want to see what she looks like!"

Upon hearing this, Yan Shu finally realized that all the rumors circulating on the street were actually about her.

Yan Shu stood there, her face frozen for a moment, her heart filled with mixed feelings.

She had only put on a cloak and planned to sneak out for a stroll, but she never expected to become the focus of attention on the entire street, and even be the subject of various rumors.

She sighed helplessly, looked down at her slightly open cloak, pondered for a moment, then simply pulled the cloak tighter to cover her face, turned around, and planned to sneak back to her residence.

She had only taken a few steps when she heard several people whispering excitedly—

"Do you think she might come out today? After all, she just showed up in Lingcheng yesterday. I really hope to catch a glimpse of that woman!"

Yan Shu was startled by these words and quickened her pace. She had already made up her mind that she didn't want to go out at all today, let alone buy anything.

Once back in her room, she quickly closed the door and let out a long sigh of relief.

Just as she was about to take off her cloak, she turned around and saw Ah Xu, Ah Hou, and Ah Ling walking out. They all looked at her with a hint of confusion in their eyes.

Ah Hou spoke first, scratching his head and asking with some confusion, "Shu Shu, aren't we leaving?"

Ah Xu narrowed his eyes slightly, a thoughtful smile playing on his lips: "What's wrong?"

Yan Shu coughed, awkwardly tugged at her cloak, and said as calmly as possible, "It's nothing... I just overheard some rumors about 'me,' and I think it's best not to go out today."

Rumor?

The three of them quickly found out what the rumor was.

They fell silent.

Looking at their expressions, Yan Shu felt a pang of guilt, realizing she shouldn't have brought it up.

-

The four of them huddled in the small room. Yan Shu had only intended to comfort them, but before she could finish speaking, the atmosphere became ambiguous.

Ah Xu was the first to come closer, a faint smile on his lips, his eyes revealing a hint of cunning and probing.

His fluffy fox tail quietly wrapped around Yan Shu's waist, gently circling it again and again, carrying warmth.

Ah Hou has always been somewhat simple and honest, but ever since he had an intimate experience with Yan Shu, he seems to get easily "hooked" when he gets close to her.

At this moment, he was standing on the other side of Yan Shu, subtly approaching her, as if subconsciously seeking comfort. He gently rubbed his shoulder against her, his eyes revealing a hint of longing, yet also a cautious probing.

Only Ah Ling remained obediently sitting beside her, quietly watching her with deep tenderness in her eyes.

He lowered his eyes slightly, seemingly not wanting to disturb, but his slightly melancholy expression seemed to be waiting for some tacit approval.

Yan Shu's heart raced and her throat tightened slightly at the subtle atmosphere.

She wanted to say something, but found that it was so quiet that she could only hear each other breathing.

Ah Xu narrowed his eyes slightly, leaned closer with a mischievous smile, and asked in a soft but feignedly puzzled voice, "Shu Shu, why is your face so red?"

His fox tail, unknowingly, took advantage of the situation, slowly wrapping around her waist, carrying a hint of ambiguous warmth, the tip gently brushing against her side.

It tightened its grip slightly, as if testing or deliberately teasing.

When Yan Shu leaned against him like that, her breathing became erratic, and her face flushed even more. She tried to push him away, but his gaze held her firmly in place, preventing her from moving an inch.

Seeing her face flush red from Ah Xu's teasing, Ah Hou leaned closer, a little unwilling to be outdone, and gently placed his hand on her shoulder.

Yan Shu involuntarily held her breath, her heartbeat becoming increasingly erratic.

She wanted to remain calm, but at that moment, Ah Xu's tail lightly brushed against her waist, and Ah Hou moved even closer, as if testing her bottom line. She was at a loss for how to react, as if she were trapped in their gentle yet subtly provocative embrace, and a tingling sensation was already rising in her heart.

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