I'll even show you crossdressing men.

A white bauhinia flower pattern appeared, and a flower made of spiritual energy slowly unfolded, tied a knot around the two people's bodies, and then disappeared into the air.

Only then did Andrei release his grip, allowing the girl to pull her small foot, which he had been holding in his mouth, back. Just as he was about to look up at her, she tightly gripped the hem of the towel, as if concealing something.

"I'm sorry... but this way, you should believe that I am a true knight, and someone who wants to protect you with all my heart." Andrei was somewhat regretful, as he hadn't been able to catch a glimpse of spring.

But now that he has completed the ceremony, it is the highest tribute he can pay to her. He will spend his life loving her, protecting her, and ensuring that she is never hurt by anyone again.

"Get out..." The girl sat on the bed with her legs turned to the side, her head lowered, and said softly.

"Hmm?" Andrei stood up, looking at her with some confusion. Was she telling him to leave?

“I said, can you leave? I believe you are a legitimate knight. Since you have already used a ritual on me that can only be used once in a lifetime, I also believe what you said before. But all our grudges are wiped clean. Now I don’t care who you are, get out.”

As she spoke, she looked up, tears welling in her eyes. Her delicate, frail figure, like a willow swaying in the wind, suddenly ached in Andrei's heart. He longed to hold her in his arms, but looking at her, he dared not.

“Okay…” As a guardian knight, how could he go against the wishes of the person he was protecting? She told him to go out, so he would go out.

"Thump~" The moment she heard the door close, Ji Xiuyu's suppressed sobs finally burst out.

Tears streamed down her beautiful eyes like a burst dam, dripping onto the towel, her hands, and into her heart.

"Why...why...why didn't you appear sooner? Why did you have to show up only after I had given up on everyone else?"

Do you even know what kind of person the guardian you've sworn a contract with is? Do you even know?

"He is a despicable, shameless person. Nobody likes him; he's only hated. Everyone treats him like a plaything to be toyed with!"

"He's a boy, but he's a pervert who never admits he's a boy! He's someone who should be despised by everyone!"

"He was abandoned by the world, loved by someone he shouldn't have. He didn't need to come into this world at all..."

As she spoke, tears streamed down her face, but a smile slowly bloomed on her cheeks. "But why..."

"Should I leave? I'm troubled by unnecessary worries, and I'm loved by people I shouldn't be. What right do I have to stay here?"

She cried for a long, long time, until her bath towel was half-soaked. Then she stopped, untied the towel, walked to the mirror, and looked at her reflection. On her tear-streaked face, a faint smile played on her lips.

"You'll regret choosing me." She took out the magical potion from her personal spatial bracelet, applied it to her eyes, and her red eyes returned to normal.

Then, she opened the wardrobe, took out the blue cheongsam she had bought, and placed it on the bed.

Then she took out a pair of white lace stockings and a pair of white high heels and placed them aside.

After she finished doing all that, she went into the bathroom and washed up again.

She washed her feet, which he had just kissed, several times to make sure there were no marks before returning to the bedroom.

With a gentle flick of her long hair, the water droplets on it dried instantly. Her body also seemed as if it had never been washed, without a trace of water.

She picked up the cheongsam from the bed, unzipped the side, and gently slipped it onto her body before zipping it up. The form-fitting cheongsam immediately accentuated her petite figure. Whether it was an illusion or not, her chest seemed to have a not-so-small curve.

She sat down, put on white lace stockings, and then put on high heels, instantly making her figure appear taller.

Standing in front of the mirror, she looked at her long, moon-white hair, her delicate brows furrowed, and she took out a pair of wing-shaped hair clips from the dressing table and gently pinned them into her hair.

She lightly applied a layer of the same cherry-colored lipstick to her cherry-colored lips, closed them slightly, and was satisfied once she saw the shape.

"My mother taught me to always present my best self." After hesitating for a moment, she walked to the door and opened it.

"Come in," she said softly, and then walked to the back.

Standing in front of the door, the blond boy Andrei, who was feeling a mix of frustration, elation, and worry about her condition, breathed a sigh of relief when he saw her like this. It seemed that she had accepted it.

"Okay, let's talk." Andrei went inside, but didn't close the door completely; he just gently closed it halfway. He wanted to use this method to tell her that he meant her no harm.

Of course, he might also take this opportunity to announce his ownership to anyone who might notice what's going on here, that this incomparably beautiful girl is now his.

Sitting on the edge of the bed, her legs were straight and pressed together without any gap. Her hands were on her thighs. She looked at Andrei and asked, "Isn't this ceremony something you only do when you're sure you're getting married or engaged? Why are you using it now? Aren't you afraid I won't be yours in the future, or that you'll regret it later?"

"I'm not afraid. You're so beautiful, how could I possibly be confident that I can win you over? But I can't just watch you throw yourself into someone else's arms, so I'll do my best to win your heart." Andrei seemed to have been prepared all along; perhaps he was already thinking about what she would ask and how he should answer those questions while he was outside the door.

"As for why I dare to do this? Because my ancestor used this method to win over a famous beauty at the time, so I wanted to try. I think I can do it, right?" he said, scratching the back of his head with a silly grin. "And then, regretting these things is impossible. On the contrary, missing you is the thing I should regret the most. I don't know what kind of hurt you have suffered, but I believe that I can give you warmth so that you won't be so sad in the future."

Two people were chatting inside the house, while a person was walking towards them from outside.

"A0208, is this where Xiu Yu lives? Very good, my collection, I've arrived." He saw that the door was not closed, so he opened it and went straight in.

However, what he saw stunned him. What was that blond boy doing?

"What are you doing?"

His roar startled the two men, who turned to look at him in astonishment…

PS: It's not about turning into a real girl, it's just one of Hideyu's special abilities.

Chapter Thirty-Seven: Let's duel, young man! If you win, she's yours!

"Who are you?" Ji Xiuyu shook off Andrei's grip on her wrist and looked at him calmly. Her words made Bai Ke both angry and amused: "Who am I? I am your master."

"Master? When did I have someone like that?" Her tone remained completely calm, as if she had ignored his words.

“I have been your master since the day I first met you,” Bai Ke said, shrugging and ignoring Andrei glaring at him.

"I am her guardian knight, how can I tolerate your insults?" Seeing that he was being ignored, Andrei stepped forward, looked him in the eyes, and snorted.

He was very concerned about the handsome but somewhat deflated man in front of him, who exuded a dangerous aura. He guessed that this man was his rival in love, and a rival that could not be ignored.

Since she's his love rival, he doesn't need to maintain such gentlemanly manners. Only the brave and the strong can protect her; otherwise, it's all in vain.

"And who are you?" Bai Ke seemed to only then notice that there was another person here, looking at him with contempt and disdain.

He wasn't truly unaware of who Andrei was, and he knew that Andrei had helped Ji Xiuyu leave on stage, but he still didn't feel any threat from him.

Even if that guy tries to be clever, you won't be able to gain any advantage over him, let alone possess him. Only someone like me can have him.

"Andrei, get him out. I don't want this unreasonable person in my room, and I want him to never bother me again." She didn't want to see him now, never again.

She had seen through him. Although Ishikawa Yuya had a forthright personality, he was actually an extremely hypocritical person. As for Bai Ke, he seemed very smart and truly was, but he was also very cunning and sometimes sacrificed others when calculating things.

Ji Xiuyu wasn't stupid. Now, remembering how no one from the school came to her aid for so long after she was assaulted on stage, she knew that the person's identity must be extraordinary.

Bai Ke definitely knew him, so after weighing the options between himself and him, he decisively gave up on himself. This was the most correct choice for him, but how would he view himself?

She's only coming here now because she knows she might be sad, so she wants to comfort her. She doesn't need this kind of fake greeting, nor does she need this kind of concern.

"Did you hear that? Xiuyu is telling you to get out..." Andrei gestured in front of him, signaling Bai Ke to leave the room and not disturb her anymore.

"Who do you think you are?" Bai Ke narrowed his eyes. He was really annoyed with Andrei. Not only was it inconvenient for him to harass him here, but he was also getting in his way.

"I am Andrei Leninsto Grin, a descendant of Leninsto and a member of the Grin family!" Andrei proudly announced his family name, his head held high.

"Leninsto? That guy who dreamed of changing the world single-handedly but ended up powerless? Well, it seems you inherited your stupidity from your family." Bai Ke adjusted his glasses, looked at the person in front of him, and said with a sneer.

"You!" Having his family looked down upon once again, even Andrei, with his good temper, couldn't help but get angry.

If Ji Xiuyu was angry and said those things because of his own rudeness and barging into her room, he could understand and was willing to forgive him.

But what's wrong with this guy? Does he think his name is shameful? Damn it, he needs to pay for insulting the Green family.

"You really don't know who I am? Freshman?" Bai Ke was tall and slender, but not strong. Compared to the towering Andrei, the two were quite different in size. However, his aura was much stronger than Andrei's.

"You want to make a move?" Ji Xiuyu frowned. If he made a move, this place would become a battlefield, and she didn't want her room to become a mess.

"Let's not even talk about taking action. Who is he?" Although Andrei also wanted to take action, the enemy was currently unknown, and Ji Xiuyu also disliked the idea, so he didn't act rashly.

"Bai Ke, I just called his name." Ji Xiuyu breathed a sigh of relief. As long as they didn't fight, this matter would be easy to resolve.

She wanted Bai Ke to leave, but she never considered having the two of them fight here. That would be a foolish thing to do, and she wouldn't do it, nor did she want to see it happen.

"You've forgotten my name." Bai Ke's true nature is always hidden. Very few people in the entire academy know his true personality, so he can use pride and arrogance to disguise himself.

"The Encyclopedia of the Four Heavenly Kings, Bai Ke, have you heard of him?" This title is of no use except to attract trouble, but he still said it, after all, it is his true identity.

Moreover, this identity is the most likely way to make this guy back down. If you don't have enough strength, it's better to back down from the Four Heavenly Kings.

"The Four Heavenly Kings? I've heard of them, but as a freshman who just entered this year, I'm confident I can surpass them and create my own legend, because I'm a descendant of the Green family." Andrei pounded his chest with one hand, making his declaration.

Clearly, he was not afraid of Bai Ke's so-called title of Heavenly King; on the contrary, he was even more eager to fight.

"Interesting." Seeing him like this, Bai Ke suddenly became interested. He put away his desire to harass Ji Xiuyu and looked at this boy. Perhaps he could have a duel and announce to the whole school that Ji Xiuyu was his person?

"How about this, we'll go to the fighting arena tomorrow and have a fight. Whoever wins gets Xiuyu. The loser, please leave." Bai Ke pinched his chin and proposed this condition.

"As you wish! The loser is the weak and has no right to appear before her." Andrei thought to himself that Bai Ke was practically offering him a perfect opportunity to make a name for himself.

Tomorrow, after defeating the Heavenly King of Tenjouin and making a name for himself, he will also win the heart of the beauty. Such good fortune is not something that can happen every time.

"Hmm, you've made a decision, right? Then can we go out?" After the two of them had been talking, Ji Xiuyu, who had been silent all along, finally spoke up.

Andrei was somewhat taken aback, but Bai Ke turned and left with a mysterious smile.

This idiot, don't you know that what you're doing is treating him like an object? He's heartbroken right now, and to hear you say things like that, tsk tsk...

After watching the two people leave her room and lock the door, she took off her high heels, curled up on the bed, and seemed lost in thought...

P.S.: Let me switch to the main storyline a bit. Hope you enjoy it!

Chapter Thirty-Eight: Her Thoughts Were Unknowable

"Xiuyu, do you know what your fate will be once you accept this inheritance?" His mother asked him, leaning down beside the lake he could never forget.

"I know this will change my life. Perhaps in the future, I will be despised by countless people, but Mom, I will accept it, because this is our destiny." The little boy looked at his mother and said firmly.

Stroking his face, the mother's face was streaked with tears, seemingly with joy, yet also with worry for her child's future.

“Mom, don’t cry for me. I know you did everything for me. Even if I accept this fate, even if the world abandons me, I won’t regret it, because this is the only thing I can do to help you.” He was very strong, completely different from his current fragile self.

"If only you had been born a girl, then everything would be fine..." She knew that this was an unavoidable fate, and there was no other way but to accept it.

“Mom, I know. If I were a girl, none of this would have happened, and I could live a good life. But no… Mom, for Mom's sake, for the sake of our family, I have to undergo this ritual…”

She had no recollection of the specific ceremony, only that her mother made him take off his clothes and then walk to the center of the lake.

The lake seemed to possess a magical energy; when he stretched his feet onto it, he didn't sink but floated on the surface, walking forward step by step.

In the center of the lake, the white crescent moon suddenly turned into a blue full moon, and he also fell into a coma.

When he awoke, it was all over. He had become the one who inherited that power and would fulfill that contract.

When I got home, my mother had already passed away. My sister Alicia told me that she had spent a month at the Lake of Ritual, and that's when my mother died.

The only thing she left behind was a letter containing her last wish, which has become her current dream—something she is determined to achieve.

"Mom, I will definitely do it, I will..." she said softly, as the contents of the letter came to mind.