SFS Chapter 100 Introductions
Chapter 100 Introductions
However, things took an unexpected turn. He Mingxuan happened to see Qin Zeyu's barely perceptible smile. Her previously smiling face instantly darkened, her eyes flashing with anger, and she angrily shouted at Qin Zeyu, "Qin Zeyu! How dare you mock this princess?"
Faced with He Mingxuan's questioning, Qin Zeyu merely raised an eyebrow slightly and replied unhurriedly, "Your Highness, you've really gone too far. Are you going to interfere with something as trivial as someone's slight smile?" His tone sounded nonchalant, but the hint of provocation within it was unmistakable.
He Mingxuan's eyebrows furrowed, her almond-shaped eyes widened, and she said angrily, "I can't control others, but you're no exception!" Upon hearing this, Qin Zejun's lips curled up slightly, and he said with a half-smile, "Princess, aren't you being a bit too domineering?" He Mingxuan glared at him and said coquettishly, "Is it any of your business?" Qin Zejun smiled slightly and said nonchalantly, "Indeed, it's none of my business."
He Mingxuan glared at Qin Zeyu, angrily saying, "You're still laughing? I think you're asking for a beating!" Qin Zeyu raised an eyebrow, a mocking smile playing on his lips, and said, "Can you beat me?" He Mingxuan gritted her teeth in anger, retorting, "Whether I can beat you or not, we'll only know after we fight!" Before she finished speaking, she pounced on Qin Zeyu like a nimble cheetah. He Mingxuan's speed was lightning-fast, reaching Qin Zeyu in the blink of an eye. However, this was child's play for Qin Zeyu; he easily dodged her attack with a flick of his body.
Unwilling to give up, He Mingxuan continued her attack like a hungry tiger pouncing on its prey. The two fought fiercely from inside the house to outside, while the others gathered around like stars around the moon to watch. Shen Xiaoran, full of curiosity, asked, "Tell me, who do you think will win?" Cheng Ying said decisively, "If it's based on strength, Qin Zeyu will undoubtedly win." He Mingyan chimed in, not to be outdone, "My little sister might not lose either, after all, her martial arts have improved like sesame seeds blooming lately." Cheng Ying added, "But no matter how much she improves, she's like a mantis trying to stop a chariot; she's no match for Qin Zeyu."
He Mingning said thoughtfully, "So whether my little sister can win or not depends on whether Qin Zeyu wants her to win. After all, if he goes easy on her, she will definitely win; otherwise, she will undoubtedly lose." Shen Xiaoran then asked, "Do you think Qin Zeyu will go easy on her?"
Cheng Ying shook her head repeatedly and said, "No, if he wanted to go easy on her, then Xuanxuan would have already won without a fight."
At this moment, Qin Zejun stepped forward and said, "Ayu won't go easy on me." He Mingyan asked in confusion, "Why? Can't we let our little sister have her way just because she's a girl?"
He Mingfeng nodded slightly, his gaze falling on the two people sparring in the distance. He said slowly, "Look, Qin Zeyu is clearly letting us win on purpose! Otherwise, with my little sister's mediocre skills, how could she have held on until now without losing?"
Standing to the side, Cheng Ying followed his gaze and nodded in agreement, saying, "That's right. Qin Zeyu's kung fu is truly unfathomable. Defeating Xuanxuan in an instant would be a piece of cake for him."
He Mingfeng crossed his arms and continued his analysis: "My little sister has been able to hold on until now without losing entirely because Qin Zeyu has been holding back. However, he hasn't been too obvious in letting her win. Otherwise, given my little sister's stubborn nature, if she realized that Qin Zeyu was deliberately going easy on her, she would definitely feel that her self-esteem was hurt."
At this moment, He Mingyan, full of curiosity, leaned closer and blinked her big eyes, asking, "Why is that?" Qin Zejun smiled slightly and patiently explained, "Martial artists all possess an innate pride. They would rather suffer a crushing defeat in a fair fight than accept their opponent's pity or concession. After all, such behavior is undoubtedly a great humiliation for martial artists. Of course, there are always some shameless people in the world who are not included in this category."
Shen Xiaoran's lips curled up slightly, revealing a bright smile, and she said softly, "Oh, I see!" However, at that moment, Qin Yaoyao, standing to the side, had a different thought in her mind. She thought to herself, "This kid really doesn't know how to cherish a lady at all. Sigh, this can't go on. It seems that I, this young lady, have to personally step in and help."
At the same time, Qin Zeyu's eyes were fixed on He Mingxuan, who was rushing towards him like a whirlwind. His face showed no fear whatsoever; instead, a faint smile appeared as he said loudly, "Hmm, not bad, you've indeed improved since before. But unfortunately, with your skills, you're still far from being able to catch me!"
Hearing Qin Zeyu's slightly provocative words, He Mingxuan, who had been full of confidence, couldn't help but feel discouraged. Just as her spirits were low, she suddenly heard Qin Yaoyao's anxious calls. He Mingxuan quickly turned around and saw Qin Yaoyao waving and gesturing at her, signaling her to pretend to be unwell to lure Qin Zeyu over. He Mingxuan instantly understood the other party's intention, nodded knowingly, and then began her wonderful performance.
He Mingxuan clutched her abdomen tightly with both hands, her brows furrowed, her face pale. Her body slowly bent over, eventually collapsing to the ground. She groaned softly, her voice weak and pained, "Ouch... my stomach hurts so much..."
Seeing this, Qin Zeyu's heart tightened, and he quickly stepped forward, asking with concern, "What's wrong with you? Why did your stomach suddenly start hurting? Do you need me to take you...?" Before he could finish speaking, He Mingxuan suddenly straightened up and grabbed Qin Zeyu firmly with lightning speed.
With a smug smile on her face, He Mingxuan put her hands on her hips and shouted arrogantly at Qin Zeyu, "Qin Zeyu, how about it? I caught you!" Her eyes sparkled with excitement, like a child who had just received their favorite candy.
Qin Zeyu looked at He Mingxuan with a helpless yet indulgent expression. He shook his head slightly and said softly, "You were lying to me just now, weren't you? You weren't actually feeling unwell at all."
He Mingxuan was taken aback at first, but quickly raised her chin and replied confidently, "That's right, I deliberately lied to you. All's fair in love and war. Who told you to be so easily fooled? Ha, you've lost now!"
Qin Zeyu couldn't help but laugh out loud, a faint smile on his lips, and slowly said, "This must be an idea your aunt taught you."
He Mingxuan's eyes widened, and she asked in surprise, "How did you know?"
Qin Zeyu smiled slightly and explained, "Because you couldn't have come up with such a clever method with your little brain."
Upon hearing this, He Mingxuan instantly realized what was happening. She stomped her feet in anger and roared through gritted teeth, "Fine, you dare call me stupid?"
Qin Zeyu quickly waved his hand and said with a smile, "I didn't say that. You said it yourself."
He Mingxuan was speechless for a moment after being choked by his words. After a while, she came back to her senses, glared fiercely at Qin Zeyu, and threatened, "Hmph, no matter what, I've caught you. Let's see how I deal with you!" She even waved her little fist as she spoke.
Qin Zeyu, however, didn't seem to care at all. He still smiled and teased, "Even if you wanted to teach me a lesson, you probably wouldn't have the strength. After all, you're no match for me in a fight, and as for arguing... hehe, you don't seem to have the upper hand either."
He Mingxuan narrowed her large, bright eyes slightly, like a cunning little fox, and slowly approached Qin Zeyu. A mischievous smile played on her lips as she whispered, "I may not be able to beat you, but hehe... I can bite you!"
Qin Zeyu was stunned for a moment upon hearing this, unable to react. Before he could even respond, He Mingxuan, like a hungry tiger pouncing on its prey, suddenly opened her small mouth and bit Qin Zeyu's broad shoulder hard. Then, like a child who had successfully pulled off a prank, she laughed triumphantly.
The instant He Mingxuan bit down, Qin Zeyu felt a jolt of electricity coursing through his body. The bite didn't hurt much; instead, it sent a strange, tingling, and itchy sensation through him. This unusual feeling caused his cheeks to flush involuntarily, like a ripe apple.
However, none of this escaped He Mingxuan's keen eyes. She noticed Qin Zeyu's blush and a surge of secret delight welled up inside her. Emboldened, she spoke again defiantly, "So what? If you're not convinced, you can bite back!" With that, she brazenly stretched out her fair arm in front of Qin Zeyu, seemingly certain he wouldn't dare do so.
Qin Zeyu stared at the mischievous, adorable, and audacious girl before him, momentarily at a loss for words. His eyes darted around, and in his panic, he stammered, "Okay...okay, you win." With that, as if fleeing from something, he turned and hurriedly walked into the house without looking back, leaving He Mingxuan standing there alone, clutching her stomach and laughing so hard she was doubled over.
Meanwhile, the people watching this fierce contest from inside the house couldn't help but burst into laughter at the two's amusing reactions. He Mingyan, in particular, laughed so hard she almost fell over, wiping away tears of laughter as she exclaimed, "Oh dear, I was so worried! I thought our cute and charming little sister would definitely be completely dominated by that incredibly powerful Qin Zeyu! Who would have thought that the situation would turn around so drastically? Judging from the current situation, it seems that the imposing Qin Zeyu is now being completely controlled by our little sister!" The others nodded in agreement, and the whole house was filled with laughter and joy.
At this moment, the entire room was filled with laughter, as if a wave of joy had swept in. Qin Yaoyao's bright eyes, like two streaks of light, quietly fell upon He Mingning. She thought to herself, "It's rather impolite that Jun Yu hasn't even formally met his fiancée yet." Thinking this, she quickly smiled and spoke, her voice clear and melodious, like a nightingale's song.
Qin Yaoyao tilted her head slightly, her lips parted, and her soft voice rang out: "Oh dear, look at my memory! I almost forgot to introduce you all! Come, let me properly introduce these two distinguished guests. First of all, this elegant and dashing young man is my nephew, Fan Junyu." She then gently pointed with her delicate hand in Fan Junyu's direction, her face beaming with pride and warmth.
Upon hearing this, the previously noisy crowd instantly fell silent. All eyes, as if drawn by a magnet, converged on Fan Junyu. Standing to the side, He Mingxuan couldn't help but widen her eyes in astonishment, exclaiming in a trembling voice, "What? Fan Junyu, he… he's actually your fiancé, Eldest Princess?" As she uttered this exclamation, the gazes of the others intensified, like focused beams of light enveloping Fan Junyu.
Just then, Shen Xiaoran, who had been standing quietly in the corner, also softly exclaimed in admiration, "Hmm, truly a handsome man! With his dignified appearance, striking eyebrows, and bright eyes, he must be a gentle and refined gentleman. And judging from their looks alone, he and my older cousin are a match made in heaven, a perfect couple indeed." Her words, though soft, clearly reached everyone's ears, causing everyone present to nod in agreement. Even the usually composed and reserved Cheng Ying nodded slightly, a smile playing on her lips.
Qin Yaoyao's face was beaming with a sweet smile. She warmly pulled Fan Junyu aside, pointed to the elegant and dignified woman in front of her, and said softly, "Junyu, this is the incomparably noble Princess He Mingning!" Upon hearing this, Fan Junyu's heart tightened. He quickly stepped forward, bowed deeply to He Mingning, and said, "Your subject Fan Junyu greets Your Highness the Princess."
He Mingning nodded slightly, a gentle and kind smile appearing on his lips. His voice was soft as a spring breeze as it brushed past everyone's ears: "Please rise, there's no need for such formality." After receiving permission, Fan Junyu slowly straightened up, but still maintained a humble and polite posture, standing quietly to the side.
Immediately afterwards, Qin Yaoyao turned her gaze to the second princess He Mingyan on the other side. Just as she was about to introduce Qin Zejun behind her, the impatient He Mingyan beat her to it.