Midway, Wang Jun and his family of three hurriedly arrived and, after seeing his elder brother Wang Xu, gave him a heartfelt hug.
Wang Yan, Wang Jun’s daughter, the once chubby and adorable porcelain doll, had now grown into a graceful, poised, and stunningly beautiful young woman. When she saw Wang Xu, she clung to him, excitedly calling him "Grandfather" and wouldn’t let go. Wang Xu, smiling, turned his hand, revealing a heap of delicious food that made Wang Yan salivate nonstop.
Wang Jun’s gaze landed on Princess Bing Qing, startling him, "Brother, this is..."
"Tai Long Bing Qing." Princess Bing Qing smiled sweetly, extending her hand proactively, while with a flip of her other hand, appeared a multitude of rare desserts only found in the National Hall. These were made by the finest Imperial Chefs in the entire Cosmic Country, delicious beyond compare, prompting Wang Yan to leave Wang Xu and quickly become intimate with Princess Bing Qing.
"All she thinks about is eating!" Wang Jun laughed and scolded.
The family joyfully gathered around the table for a warm meal, chatting and laughing. Princess Bing Qing, with her cheerful and outgoing personality, fit right in with the Wang family, drawing continuous laughter from everyone.
Only Tang Yan, consistently smiling and nodding, was quieter than usual.
After dinner, Wang Xu had a heart-to-heart talk with Tang Yan, briefly understanding the current situation on Earth.
The average strength of humanity had increased to the Star Level, with new Void Level individuals emerging one after another, but there was not a single Black Hole Level individual.
A Black Hole Level existence has the right to become a Star Lord. Any group not reaching the Black Hole Level struggles even to safeguard their stars, let alone interact with other races and establish a foothold in the cosmos.
The Duomo tribe back then lost even their stars and could only lead their people into the vast cosmos, engaging in the activities of Cosmic Thieves.
Currently, the Wang Group on Miao Luo Star is eyed covetously by various great families, like bloodthirsty wolves. At the faintest scent of blood, they would swarm and completely devour Wang Group, expelling it from Miao Luo Star.
What humanity lacks now is a strong leader. Only the emergence of the strongest, displaying power, can completely overturn humanity’s image in the eyes of various cosmic races, from one of weakness to one of strength and awe.
By then, even wolves would retreat unwillingly, howling.
Subsequently, Wang Xu asked Tang Yan to help entertain Princess Bing Qing, while he went to see Luo.
After seven hundred years of absence, Wang Xu wanted to see what Luo had become.
As soon as Wang Xu left, everyone tended to their own business. Wang Yan continued fulfilling her role as a devoted foodie, leaving only Princess Bing Qing and Tang Yan in the hall.
The television was making noise as Princess Bing Qing and Tang Yan sat silently, their minds wandering.
"You..." After a moment, Tang Yan spoke, breaking the silence. "You like Wang Xu."
Tang Yan was straightforward, with no preamble, no euphemism, her tone certain.
Princess Bing Qing glanced at her, her gaze flickering. She wasn’t one for roundabout ways either, and gently nodded.
Tang Yan took a sharp breath, a flash of panic crossing her eyes, but she quickly suppressed it.
"Why?" Tang Yan asked, although countless questions swirled in her mind, in the end, all she managed to say were these three words.
"I don’t know. I just want to see Wang Xu. Whenever he’s in my sight, my heart can settle." A faint smile appeared on Princess Bing Qing’s face.
Tang Yan’s worst fear had come true.
In front of her, this woman in a flaming red gown, exquisitely beautiful, with emotions swirling in her eyes, was Princess Bing Qing. Tang Yan was reminded of herself back then.
She, too, once adored Wang Xu. Anytime, anywhere, as long as she could hear his name and see him, her heart felt as warm as a sunny day.
This woman in front of her was a princess of the Tai Long Cosmic Country, second only to one, her status prestigious. Her emanating aura was immeasurably strong, even surpassing Qiu Tuyi... In terms of appearance, status, and strength, Tang Yan could not compare in any aspect.
At this moment, Tang Yan felt as if she were suffocating, fear swelling in her heart, making her want to cry.
She was afraid, afraid of losing Wang Xu.
Over the seven hundred years, she had dreamt of Wang Xu, of Wang Xu leaving her for another woman, flying far away... Every time she awoke, her heart was hard to soothe. Because of this, she threw herself into her work, trying to forget everything and immerse herself in the world of work.
But no matter how she avoided it, this cruel reality ultimately unfolded.
"...Moreover, not only that, whenever I’m in danger and in dire need of help, Wang Xu always appears just in time to protect me... To me, he’s the greatest hero in my heart!" Princess Bing Qing’s big bright eyes were filled with deep emotion.
"But he already has a wife!" Tang Yan said urgently.
"I don’t care!" Princess Bing Qing said, "You’re only his first wife. I can be Wang Xu’s second wife. As long as I can marry Wang Xu, I don’t care about anything else!"
Princess Bing Qing’s stubborn nature flared again, confronting Tang Yan directly.
"You’re a princess, with a special status. Even if you’re willing, your father wouldn’t consent!" Tang Yan said.