Throughout history, one of the things that poets have loved to praise most is the bright moon in the sky. Whether it is a tortuous love story or a chivalrous tale of swordsmanship, as long as it is illuminated by the bright moonlight, it is full of romanticism.
She loved the bright moon and the quiet night. Only in such a tranquil night could she feel free, let her thoughts wander freely, and immerse herself in the imagination of love, hate, and passion.
So Ye Qingqing, walking on the deck, quickly became sentimental.
She reminisced about the past and lamented that her father's early death and the decline of her family had caused her to miss out on a good marriage.
She resented her mother for taking it upon herself to sell her so that she could use the Luo family's money to live a better life, without ever considering how agonizing it would be for her to live a life of widowhood after marrying into the family.
She also lamented that after returning to the Ye family following the annulment of her engagement, her reputation was damaged and it would be difficult for her to find a good match again.
Even with arranged marriages by parents and matchmakers, the hope of finding a suitable husband is slim.
Thinking of her painful memories, Ye Qingqing wished she could just jump down and end it all!
"Are you going to jump?" Just as she tried to stand on the railing and open her arms to the wind, a soft male voice suddenly came from behind her.
Ye Qingqing didn't dare to move. Firstly, she hadn't really made up her mind to die; secondly, the other party was a strange man, and meeting him on a deserted deck in the middle of the night was really inappropriate, completely contrary to the etiquette she had been taught since childhood.
"You'll be smashed to pieces if you fall," Ji Ningyu said, looking at the other woman's slender figure with delight.
Since the family's downfall, all the sisters in the family have been sent away to get married; the beautiful maids have also gone their separate ways. He himself is destitute and lives in a dilapidated place, surrounded by loud-voiced, unkempt, and annoying dead fish eyes. He has never seen such a beautiful and delicate woman like a fairy.
When I was just barely making a living by writing stories and drawing illustrations, the beauty I imagined should have a waist and arms like this.
But the beauty seemed to be having some troubles. Ji Ningyu really wanted to see her face and chat with her to get closer and soothe his troubled heart that had been stuck in the mire for many years.
Upon hearing the words "shattered to pieces," Ye Qingqing trembled. She was frightened and regretful, but wouldn't continuing like this make her a laughingstock?
Seeing that the beauty didn't react but didn't jump either, Ji Ningyu knew that she wasn't really looking to die and that she still had a chance.
So he boldly stepped forward, grabbed the railing, and stood beside her. He smelled the faint fragrance on the beauty and lowered his voice, saying, "Are you in a bad mood? Life is full of disappointments, but you can't just die because you can't think straight. Otherwise, wouldn't it be a waste for a beautiful woman like you to waste your prime years?"
Ye Qingqing secretly glanced at the other person.
Under the bright moonlight, Ji Ning's eyebrows were like ink paintings, her eyes were like autumn waves, and her nose was high and straight. If it weren't for her very ordinary clothes, her temperament would be no less than that of a rich young master.
Her heart skipped a few beats.
Finding a soulmate under the moon – isn't that how romantic love stories always begin?
Moreover, the other person was truly handsome and gentle, yet unlike Luo Jiangchen, who possessed a cold and aloof aura that made people blush and feel love at first glance.
Ji Ningyu stole glances to observe the changes in Ye Qingqing's expression. Based on his rich experience, he judged that this beautiful young woman was someone he could get close to. Therefore, he used all his flirting skills and quickly made Ye Qingqing smile and look at him with affection.
The two sat on the deck and chatted. In just a short while, they became very familiar with each other, not even noticing that the airship brushed past Liuguang Island and cast a soft light on it.
Then Ji Ningyu discovered the shooting star, and Ye Qingqing hurriedly put her hands together and made a sincere wish: she wanted a husband who was as gentle, considerate, witty and talented as the man beside her!
Chapter Nine: Divine Assistance
"Host, give it your all!" The little white cat, its short paws gripping the net, cheered him on, "Your soft and adorable little kitty will be up soon!"
Jiang Chen was too far away to see clearly what two animals it had helped catch. He could only see two soft lights hanging in the net. Afraid of bumping into the little creatures in the net, he carefully and slowly pulled them up.
Lan Jingshu was stunned by the magnificent and magical scene, and only after she came to her senses did she rush forward to help.
So focused on pulling the net together, the two didn't notice that their bodies were close together, their hands occasionally colliding softly and warmly.
The little white cat looked up and grinned mischievously, "Go for it, host! You guys are awesome~"
"My God, Flowing Light Island! I really saw Flowing Light Island with my own eyes!" The little maid Yan'er was stunned for a long time, so shocked that she could only repeat these two sentences over and over again.
Jiang Chen and Lan Jingshu pulled the animal net back onto the deck together. She wiped her sweat and panted, "I wonder what kind of prey Young Master Luo caught? Why is it so heavy?"
The chubby white cat lying on the internet rolled its eyes. "It has nothing to do with me. You can't feel my weight! Blame these two rabbits, they're just too fat!"
"Young Master Luo is so amazing!" Yan'er realized that her young mistress hadn't even had time to cast her net, but Young Master Luo had caught the glittering light beast with quick hands and eyes, though she couldn't quite make out what it was yet.
As Jiang Chen tidied up the net, he explained, "It's not that the prey is heavy, but that the net is too long. We don't have enough leverage points at the top, so it feels strenuous."
They quickly peeled back the layers of the net, revealing two trembling, snow-white rabbits radiating a silvery glow before them.
"Wow!" Lan Jingshu covered her cherry-like mouth, trying to suppress her exclamation, afraid of scaring the two little cuties. "They are so beautiful! Their fur looks like it is studded with starlight!"
After all, she was someone else's prey, so she stood politely at the back and, suppressing the urge to touch her, solemnly asked, "Young Master Luo, could you part with one of my Radiant Rabbits?"
My second brother is obsessed with this place to the point of being delusional. He will probably never have the chance to see Flowing Light Island in his lifetime. If we could bring back a Flowing Light Rabbit for him, it would be a great comfort.
"As long as Young Master Luo is willing to part with it, I'm willing to pay any price, no matter how much money or jewels!"
The other party was a businessman who had achieved great success at the young age of twenty-three, and his business acumen, which spanned all twelve continents, was evident. He must have acquired such a precious Radiant Beast, which was likely a rare commodity. Whether he bred or tamed it, he would surely be able to sell it for a high price in the future.
If one wants to be in a position to get a Radiant Rabbit to give to the Second Brother, the only way is to make a promise and leverage the influence of the Yunmeng family to have a chance of being considered first.
Lan Jingshu had no idea how much a Radiant Beast was actually worth.
Jiang Chen touched it first and found that his hand seemed to be covered with starlight, but it disappeared in an instant.
The two round, luminous rabbits are snow-white and plump like snowballs, with two big, dark eyes that dart around and even have their own eyeliner, making them look beautiful.
"Hehe, host, remember to give me a reward!" The little white cat swung its paws back and forth triumphantly. "If I hadn't been quick-witted, I wouldn't have been able to get the favor-boosting items!"
"Miss Lan, you're being too polite."
With a smile on his face, Jiang Chen grabbed a Radiant Rabbit in each hand and handed the one in his left hand over sincerely, saying, "If it weren't for your reminder, I probably wouldn't even have had the chance to see the true face of Radiant Island."
If the young lady hadn't lent me the beast-catching net, I wouldn't have been able to capture the Radiant Beast no matter what methods I used, so the spoils should have been split equally.
"I'm clearly benefiting from your kindness, how can I monopolize it?"
“Ah, this…” Lan Jingshu didn’t dare to accept it. “I can’t accept something for nothing. I can’t get the Flowing Light Rabbit for nothing.”
This is a genuine legendary Radiant Beast, it's far too precious to just accept it like this.
Jiang Chen was both amused and exasperated. He patiently explained, "Miss, you probably value Flowing Light Island highly because of the Second Young Master. But to me, it's just a pretty, glowing rabbit. It's rare, but not priceless."
I am already very lucky to have seen the true face of Liuguang Island thanks to Miss Lan.
Please accept this luminous rabbit as a token of my gratitude!
"Then thank you very much, Young Master Luo!" The little maid Yan'er winked playfully and stepped forward to take the small and cute Flowing Light Rabbit, forcibly stuffing it into her young mistress's arms. "Miss, if you don't accept it, the young master will not know what to do."
Hmm, this luminous rabbit is so pretty!
Hopefully they're a perfect pair, and that they can even have a litter of baby rabbits someday!
"You must hold onto this precious rabbit tightly. Please wait here for a moment while I go find two cages to put it in."
The maid made an excuse and ran away, leaving Jiang Chen and a blushing Lan Jingshu standing on the deck, each holding a sparkling rabbit. The moonlight shone on them, making them look like a perfect couple.
"Tsk tsk tsk, I didn't realize this little maid was such a great wingman!" The white cat licked its fur and exclaimed, then hopped off the deck, leaving behind excited shouts. "Host, you should go find your love first, okay? I'm going to take a stroll and keep an eye on the progress of the male and female leads!"
A cool night breeze blew by, causing Lan Jingshu's hair and skirt to flutter and sway.
"It's all my fault for not teaching Yan'er well. I was too rude to you, young master..." She blushed and felt apologetic as she tried to return the Radiant Rabbit to him.
Jiang Chen naturally wouldn't ask for the things he gave away back.
One insisted on not accepting the gift, while the other insisted on giving it to her. The two tugged at each other quietly for a while, and Lan Jingshu's ears turned slightly red. She hugged the Flowing Light Rabbit and half-squatted to express her gratitude. "It's really inappropriate for you to be tugging at me here in the middle of the night."
Young Master Luo, I thank you on behalf of my second brother for your kindness!
The Yunmeng family will deliver the payment to your residence on a chosen day.
"You're too kind, Miss. We obtained the Radiant Rabbit through our joint efforts, so one for each family is the proper way to distribute them." Jiang Chen looked down at the trembling little rabbit in his arms and smiled gently. "If Miss Lan doesn't mind, let's first determine the gender of the Radiant Rabbit. If they are different, we can consider pairing them up when they reach adulthood."
This topic is a little embarrassing for unmarried young women.
Recalling how she had been so focused on helping to pull the net that she had been in such close proximity to Young Master Luo, she blushed deeply. With her maid Yan'er not around, she could only nod and reply in a barely audible voice, "It's all up to Young Master Luo."
Jiang Chen grabbed his own rabbit, turned it over, and examined it carefully for a moment, but couldn't tell whether it was male or female. He then grabbed the blue girl's rabbit and looked at it closely, and it seemed to be slightly different.
"I've never owned a pet before and don't really know how to tell them apart. Let's wait until they're adults and then have someone knowledgeable take a look. Is the person you're with on this trip reliable? The luminous rabbits aren't much to me, but there's always someone who might be tempted by their wealth. After putting them in the cage, try to cover them with a black cloth as much as possible, the fewer people who know about them, the better."
"Thank you for the reminder, young master. My father has sent his personal guards to protect my safety, so there is no need to worry about that."
Lan Jingshu stroked the fur of the Radiant Rabbit with obvious affection. "I suddenly remembered, what do the animals on Radiant Island eat? If we capture them, will they be able to adapt to our climate?"
Chapter Ten: Spending Time Alone
"I think so."
Jiang Chen didn't know either; the script didn't mention this thing. In the original owner's memories, even Liuguang Island was just a legend and hadn't been confirmed yet, so how would he know how to raise Liuguang Beasts?
However, it looks fairly normal; the only difference is that its fur is shiny, which is most likely due to the evolution of a special breed.
"How about we go to the kitchen now and try to find them some food? If they won't eat regular vegetables, we need to find them a food source quickly, otherwise they'll starve to death in a few days."
Upon hearing that such beautiful and adorable luminous rabbits might starve to death, Lan Jingshu quickly nodded in agreement: "There's definitely no one in the kitchen right now, let's go find some more vegetables to feed them!"
After waiting and waiting without seeing the maidservant, the two had no choice but to leave with the rabbit in their arms.
Meanwhile, Yan'er sat in the corridor, holding her face in her hands and looking at the moon, with two birdcages that had been prepared beforehand at her feet.
"Miss, oh Miss, this is all I can do for you. You must seize this opportunity!" She sighed deeply, worrying about her young mistress's marriage.
As the most beloved and only daughter of the Yunmeng family, Miss is always surrounded by a large group of servants whenever she moves or sits. How often does she have such a good opportunity to be alone with someone?
Since she reached marriageable age, suitors from all continents and noble families have been lining up to propose to her. However, Yan'er coldly observed that most of these young masters were only after Yunmeng's connections, influence, and the enormous benefits that would come with a marriage alliance.
You can't judge a book by its cover. Who can know how many of the young men who came here because of her reputation are truly sincere about her?
The reason why Miss is still unmarried is not only because the eldest son has investigated many suitors from noble families who have already taken wives, but more importantly, because Miss wants to find a suitable husband.
Those families who value Yunmeng's power, even if their daughters have the support of their maternal families and their lives won't be unhappy after marrying into such families, will inevitably have to take concubines and several wives, which is not the kind of good match that the daughters have been hoping for.
I've been by your side since I was a child, growing up alongside you, and I know you better than anyone.
The words Young Master Luo spoke at the engagement ceremony pleased Miss greatly, and she could even sense that Miss's eyes were shining when she looked at Young Master Luo.
Unfortunately, the other party is engaged to Miss Ye, and the Luo family is weak and powerless. Without other advantages, the Yunmeng family will not choose him as a suitable match.
Unexpectedly, fate intervened, and Miss Ye herself ruined this perfect match!
If we can find an opportunity for Young Master Luo and Miss to get to know each other better, they might get to know each other and develop feelings for one another, and then things could work out.
Even if the two don't get along, given Young Master Luo's behavior and the power of the Yunmeng family, he wouldn't dare to be disrespectful to Miss Luo.
However, she had to be careful with the time. Yan'er didn't want them to be alone together for too long in the middle of the night, so she jumped up, grabbed the birdcage, and ran straight to the deck.
"The kitchen is well-stocked with a variety of vegetables." This was Jiang Chen's first time entering the airship's kitchen, and it was late at night with no one else in the room.
Lan Jingshu carefully closed the back door, put away a bunch of keys, and explained, "This is just a small kitchen, specially designed to serve a small number of guests in the first-class rooms."
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