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Within the aristocratic circles of Nanling City, Wen Wuqing's reputation was actually quite polarized.

Those who don't know him, especially the noble ladies who are captivated by his appearance and demeanor, almost unanimously praise him.

He had already reached the Foundation Establishment stage at a young age, was gentle and refined, came from a noble family, always spoke politely, and his smile was like a gentle spring breeze.

Who wouldn't like such a good husband?

But Liu Shuyan, Gu Zhinan, and a few others will never be fooled by his appearance.

They grew up with Wen Wuqing and knew all too well what lay beneath that gentle exterior.

When Wen Wuqing was a child, he was the "other people's child" that his parents always talked about—good grades, high moral character, and impeccable manners.

They didn't reject him at first; in fact, they genuinely regarded him as a role model.

At that time, Wen Wuqing's acting skills were not that good, and he never hid his disdain when interacting with his peers.

They thought Gu Zhinan was stupid, Liu Shuyan was arrogant, and other people's children were not presentable.

When they turn to their elders, they revert to their gentle, kind, respectful, and frugal demeanor.

As they spent more time together, they gradually realized something was off, but neither of them said anything.

For scions of prominent families, there's no need to be truly intimate; maintaining appearances is enough.

We visit each other during holidays, clink glasses at banquets, and then each do our own thing in private, without bothering each other.

Until one day, when they went to find Wen Wuqing, they happened to see him rescuing a father and daughter in distress on the long street.

The father and daughter, dressed in rags, knelt on the ground and kowtowed to express their gratitude. In front of the onlookers, Wen Wuqing personally helped the old man up and gently instructed his attendant to fetch a doctor.

They stood at the street corner watching from a distance, and their opinion of Wen Wuqing changed.

I wonder if I've really wronged him all these years? He's just a bit hypocritical, but at least his character is still decent.

Afterwards, the people dispersed.

They were about to go out to say hello when they saw Wen Wuqing turn around. Before he could wipe the smile off his face, disgust had already overflowed from his eyes.

As he took the handkerchief offered by his attendant to wipe his hands, he ordered his men without turning his head to break the father's legs and throw him far away, and to sell his daughter to the lowest-class brothel in Nanling.

His tone was calm and casual, as if he were dealing with two pieces of unsightly trash.

Wen Wuqing snorted coldly: "What bad luck! I run into bad luck as soon as I step out the door. I wonder if that old geezer is sick or filthy."

They were shocked and angry, but no one was willing to fall out with Wen Wuqing for the sake of two strangers.

The group left quietly, and no one suggested going to find Wen Wuqing again.

That nausea lingered in my throat for days; I couldn't vomit it up or swallow it down.

It was Liu Shuyan who found a way to save the father and daughter, gave them some money, sent them out of Nanling, and told them never to come back.

From then on, their hatred for Wen Wuqing deepened.

Thinking back on the past, everyone felt a sense of disgust.

Gu Zhinan: "Let's go. I didn't consult the almanac today, and I encountered bad luck as soon as I went out. Let's go home, take a bath, and burn incense to get rid of the bad luck."

Gu Zhinan and the others originally planned to leave to avoid this bad luck, but unexpectedly Liu Shuyan suddenly walked straight towards Wen Wuqing.

The group exchanged glances, all somewhat puzzled.

Didn't you say you didn't want to say hello? Why did you go anyway?

Liu Shuyan blocked their way.

Yu Linzhou was smiling and talking to Lin Zhixu when he was interrupted, which annoyed him. His tone was not very polite: "Who are you? What do you want?"

Liu Shuyan was taken aback. "Wen Wuqing?"

Yu Linzhou suddenly realized what was happening and quickly changed his expression. "Oh, right, I'm Wen Wuqing. What brings you here?"

Gu Zhinan and the other two also ran over at this time, and were somewhat confused when they heard his question.

"Wen Wuqing, it's only been a short time since we last met, and you don't recognize us anymore?"

Yu Linzhou: What does it have to do with me, Yu Linzhou, that Wen Wuqing knows you?

Lin Zhixu sighed and rubbed his forehead in exasperation.

Yu Linzhou had no choice but to say, "Of course I know you, but what can I do for you?"

Gu Zhinan and the other two looked at Liu Shuyan. It was she who wanted to come, and they didn't know what she wanted.

Liu Shuyan looked at Lin Zhixu: "Who is this? I've never seen him around you before."

Yu Linzhou put his arm around Lin Zhixu and proudly introduced her: "This is... a new friend I met on the road."

Liu Shuyan looked at his hand, frowned, and looked at Lin Zhixu with a serious expression.

"Did he force you?"

Lin Zhixu was taken aback and didn't know how to answer.

While it's true that there was coercion, he was also coerced in the end, but even if there was coercion, he ultimately acted voluntarily.

The other three also learned of Liu Shuyan's purpose and sighed helplessly.

Liu Shuyan is good in every way, except that he is too righteous and hates evil, especially after that incident. He keeps a close eye on Wen Wuqing and opposes him.

Seeing Lin Zhixu's hesitant speech, Liu Shuyan was certain that this person must have been forced by Wen Wuqing.

What do you mean by "friends"? Wen Wuqing's flirtatious behavior has long crossed the line of friendship; it's obvious he has ill intentions!

Gu Zhinan stood behind Liu Shuyan, his eyes scanning back and forth between Yu Linzhou and Lin Zhixu.

He felt that Wen Wuqing was acting strangely today.

He couldn't quite put his finger on what was wrong, but he felt that Wen Wuqing, who was usually so tactless and cunning, shouldn't be acting so lazy and arrogantly today.

Yu Linzhou was getting impatient.

"Do you need anything? If not, we're leaving. Please move aside."

Liu Shuyan didn't budge an inch, slightly raising her chin and looking at Lin Zhixu: "You can leave, but he has to stay."

As soon as he said this, everyone's eyes turned to Lin Zhixu.

Lin Zhixu: "..." Why is it me again?

Yu Linzhou was so angry he laughed.

What kind of crazy woman came from, trying to snatch someone in broad daylight?

He twitched the corners of his mouth, looking at Liu Shuyan with a forced smile: "You're just a young girl, isn't it a bit inappropriate for you to forcibly abduct a man on the street?"

Liu Shuyan didn't answer, but said directly: "Tell me, how much money do you want? Or what conditions do you want to set?"

Behind her, Gu Zhinan and the other two had spontaneously formed a small circle, huddled together, and started whispering.

"Here we go again, Liu Shuyan is throwing money around again. But this one seems a bit unusual; Wen Wuqing seems quite interested in her. I'm afraid she won't be easy to win over."

"What should I do? I don't have much money right now. My husband has been checking the accounts a lot lately, and he's even deducted half of my monthly pay."

"Are we still friends? If you don't have money, find a way to scrape together some. Don't you have a bunch of weird and wonderful things? Just sell a few, that should be enough!"

The man looked distressed: "But those are my treasures! I can't bear to use them myself!"

"Oh well, we can always redeem it when we have the money!"

Yu Linzhou: "..." Can you guys find somewhere else and keep it down?! I can hear you!

Yu Linzhou felt that if he continued to waste time with this group of people, he would lose his temper.

He pulled Lin Zhixu to leave, but Liu Shuyan stepped forward to stop him. Just as she was about to speak, Lin Zhixu finally sighed, gently pressed Yu Linzhou's hand, and nodded slightly to Liu Shuyan: "Thank you for your kindness, young lady. He didn't force me. We are indeed... friends."