Jiapingguan Chronicle

Chapter 2781 What a rotten peach blossom! 5.0
"What kind of talk is that? This person has a huge ego!" Xiao Fengqi couldn't help but retort after hearing this. "I've seen narcissistic people, but I've never seen anyone this narcissistic." He looked at Shen Cha. "Is she really that good-looking?"

“I didn’t think so. I took a closer look at Gongsun Yu’s appearance that day, but I can’t remember what he looks like now. So he didn’t impress me.” Shen Cha sighed helplessly and continued, “When I heard him say that, I was a little stunned. After all, I’ve never heard such a thing before, and no one I know has ever said such a thing.”

“Because we care about our reputation.” Jin Miaomiao sneered. “Not only do we care about our reputation, but we also have self-awareness.”

"Even His Majesty, the Son of Heaven, has never said such a thing. How dare he utter such a statement?" Xia Jiu sneered. "Does he think he is the ruler of the world? That everyone should unconditionally revolve around him? That when he is happy, everyone is happy, and when he is unhappy, everyone can only be unhappy? Why should that be?"

“Yeah, why should I?” Shen Cha smiled at Xia Jiu. “My reaction was the same as yours, and I said the same things as you.”

"So what was his answer? Did he admit it or deny it?"

"Of course I denied it, and I was even a little apprehensive."

"Arrogant yet insecure?" Jin Miaomiao raised an eyebrow slightly. "This person is quite contradictory!"

"He has some self-awareness."

“That’s right.” Jin Miaomiao nodded, clapping her hands with Xia Jiu and Xiao Fengqi. “There should still be hope?”

"Don't jump to conclusions yet, I haven't finished speaking." Shen Cha waved her hand, "What I'm about to say will leave you even more speechless and frustrated."

"What outrageous things has he said this time?"

“That is indeed outrageous.” Shen Cha nodded to Jin Miaomiao. “He said that he never thought of becoming the ruler of the world, nor did he think of making everyone in the world revolve around him. He knows he is not worthy, but he thinks that all the women in the world who have seen his appearance should be attracted to him, obsessed with him, and crazy about him, and should keep him in their hearts. They should not see anyone else except him.”

"This..." Xiao Fengqi, Xia Jiu, and Shen Jiu exchanged glances, then looked at Chu Han. "Is this even more narcissistic?"

Chu Han didn't speak, but simply waved his hand, signaling Shen Cha to continue.

"He said that he had never been neglected by women since he was a child, and he was always the focus of attention wherever he went, which pleased him greatly. After all, the Gongsun family was famous for its handsome men, and he was exceptionally good-looking, comparable to Pan An. It was only natural that these women were infatuated with him. Moreover, he was not only good-looking, but also very talented, and he had a noble title to inherit, which gave him many advantages. In addition, his family was not the kind of family that was all show and no substance; they were very wealthy, so it was only natural that women flocked to him."

"So, he was very puzzled when he found out you had no feelings for him, right?"

“Uncle is right,” Shen Cha nodded. “He said it was too much for me to be unmoved by a face like his. Either I should use a feigned retreat to attract his attention, or I should be wasting his talent and not knowing how to appreciate it. Either way, he won’t stop; he wants me to admit that he’s the most handsome one, that he can attract me.” “What he said is quite true. The Marquis of Xibo’s family is indeed wealthy. They don’t have many vices, at most they appreciate good looks, but they won’t do anything inappropriate, just look and interact. As for being comparable to Pan An…” Chu Han thought for a moment, “that makes sense. The Gongsun family’s appearance is indeed among the best; they would be considered handsome men anywhere, anytime.” He looked at Shen Cha, “Right?”

“I can’t remember, I have no recollection of her at all.” Shen Cha raised an eyebrow slightly. “She had a gentle and weak feeling about her, but she’s definitely not my type.”

"You definitely don't like this, but some people do," Chu Han chuckled. "As for things like being incredibly talented, holding high-ranking positions, that's pure bragging. The Marquis of Xibo is just a third-rank marquis, his status and treatment are even worse than a first-rank earl with real power. What's the use of that title? Besides, would someone be crazy to show off their title in front of you?"

“Yes, that’s what I said too.” Shen Cha sighed and said, “I asked him, if it were him, which would he choose: a leisurely marquis or a powerful duke? He said naturally the powerful duke, and after he finished speaking, he choked up.” She shrugged, “Even so, he still wouldn’t let it go, feeling that it was my fault that I didn’t fancy him or pursue him.”

"This guy is really clueless; you shouldn't have bothered with him, sister." Qi Zhifeng snorted twice. "How was it resolved in the end?"

"He kept bothering me, and I got a little impatient." Shen Cha smiled sheepishly. "When I got impatient, it was easier for me to take action."

"Get physical? Hit someone?"

“Yes!” Shen Cha nodded. “But I still controlled myself a little. After all, we’re in the capital, and the other party is a weakling. It’s not good to fight someone like that. If he’s going to keep going, let him keep going. I was about to leave when he grabbed me and wouldn’t let me go.”

"You're getting impatient?"

“I wasn’t in a hurry, I just looked down on him more and more. I knew there were some good-for-nothing playboys in Xijing who were good for nothing and thought about all sorts of nonsense all day long, but I never expected to run into one.” Shen Cha spread his hands. “He’s no match for me. He broke free with just a little effort. Later, Miao Miao said that I looked at him with the same eyes I had for Gongsun Yu, like I was looking at a dead man.”

“That’s right, she was extremely fierce and terrifying.” Jin Miaomiao couldn’t help but shudder when she thought of Shen Cha’s eyes at the time. “She asked Gongsun Yu a question that scared him half to death.”

"What questions were asked?"

"She asked Gongsun Yu how long he thought he could survive in her hands."

“Yes!” Shen Cha couldn’t help but laugh. “I told him that it’s not impossible for me to have him all my heart and soul, but I have conditions. I said that I am a military general, someone who has fought my way up from the battlefield, many of whom have survived near-death experiences. And my brothers all know that I have a knack for leading troops. As long as he can stick to it, I’m willing to revolve around him.”

"What did Gongsun Yu say? He's practically begging to agree."

Before he could reply, Xiao Cha drew her soft whip and began to lash out at Gongsun Yu.