Bai Bingbing's unexpected question left Jiang Yiyi at a loss.
With a blush, she playfully scolded, "Aunt Bai, what are you talking about!"
"Seeing you so shy, could it be you really like Liu Zixuan?" Bai Bingbing, having been through this herself, had long seen through Jiang Yiyi's little thoughts.
"Of course not, he's just my little brother."
Saying this, Jiang Yiyi ran back into the clinic.
Bai Bingbing turned her head to look at Liu Zixuan, "What about you? Do you like Yiyi?"
"Yiyi's pretty great."
To be honest, Liu Zixuan wasn't just handing out compliments; he genuinely thought Jiang Yiyi was wonderful!
"How about making her your girlfriend?"
Being asked by Bai Bingbing, Liu Zixuan was momentarily stunned, "I...actually already have a girlfriend!"
"So what?"
Bai Bingbing walked over to Liu Zixuan's side and whispered, "To be frank, I'm also just one of Jiang Yiyi's father's women!"
"What!"
Liu Zixuan's eyes widened, "Speaking of which...what kind of person is her dad?"
"You'll know when you meet him later. Seeing that you, Yiyi, and Jingjing get along well, I'll tell you a bit: the Jiang Family is one of the families that can stand at the peak of Star Sea, a power far beyond your imagination."
Bai Bingbing paused, then laughed, "But you shouldn't feel pressured, I think you have a lot of potential too. It's not impossible for you to carve out a place for yourself in the future!"
"Thank you for your kind words!"
He had suspected for a while that Jiang Yiyi's family wasn't simple, and hearing Bai Bingbing say it today was still a bit shocking.
One of the peak families of Star Sea...what a concept! Practically an invincible existence!
No wonder there are so many experts around!
"Yiyi doesn't have much social experience. Previously, she always appeared as the young lady of her family, so her personality might be a little different. Now she wants to stay in the city to toughen up, and the family can't say much, so they let her come. When we're not around, I hope you can take care of her more!"
Liu Zixuan nodded slightly, "Don't worry, I'll take good care of her!"
"However, don't think that just because I told you this today, you can pursue Jiang Yiyi. The princess of the Jiang Family isn't so easily won over. Even if you pass her test, there's still her father's test. So..."
At this, Bai Bingbing patted Liu Zixuan's shoulder and smiled meaningfully, "Young man, you still have a long way to go! I hope that someday in the future, I can see you at the Jiang Family!"
"I'll do my best!" Liu Zixuan shrugged.
First a sweet date, then a sucker punch. Man, you city folks really know how to play!
The matter with the He Family hasn't completely concluded yet, but it's already halfway settled.
After everyone entered the clinic, they all sat in the living room.
Bai Bingbing picked up a box from the side and handed it to Liu Zixuan, "This is the Earth Core Fire needed for Jingjing's treatment. How long will it take to heal her?"
Liu Zixuan pondered for a moment, "To fully treat her is a long process, but to stabilize her meridians and harmonize her Profound Yin Constitution only takes a few hours. The rest is just some body conditioning!"
"Okay, after it's solved tomorrow or the day after, I want to take Jingjing away!"
"Leave?"
Everyone voiced their surprise.
Bai Jingjing also asked in surprise, "Auntie, why?"
Bai Bingbing explained, "Your uncle said the Profound Yin Constitution has its special aspects. Even after healing, there will be some issues. He's found a good place for you to stay for a while."
"I see." Bai Jingjing's eyes flickered with a hint of disappointment; she actually wanted to stay in Lingxiu Village.
"Aunt Bai, I haven't heard you mention having a relative like Jingjing!" Jiang Yiyi asked curiously at this point.
"It's all old stories. You were just born at that time, and I happened to be traveling here with your dad. We stumbled upon Jingjing's family in trouble, and it just so happened they were also surnamed Bai. So we helped out a bit, and that's how we formed this connection."
Bai Bingbing smiled and pulled Bai Jingjing's and Jiang Yiyi's hands into her own, laughing, "When we found out that Jingjing was born in the same year as you, we recognized them as relatives! That's why she calls me Auntie!"
"I see." Jiang Yiyi nodded.
Liu Zixuan now understood. He had been wondering earlier, if both were surnamed Bai, Bai Jingjing should be calling Bai Bingbing 'aunt' or something. How come she calls her 'auntie'!
Turns out, they aren't blood-related at all.
However, Bai Bingbing treats Bai Jingjing well—the Earth Core Fire alone is something very hard to come by worldwide.
Bai Jingjing looked at Jiang Yiyi with a smile, "So you're the Jiang Family princess Auntie often talks about!"
"Hehe, just call me Yiyi." Jiang Yiyi seemed a bit shy.
"By the way, do you know about the Seven-Star Tomb that the He Family mentioned?"
Liu Zixuan asked. He was thinking that since the Jiang Family is so powerful, they must know something.
Bai Bingbing smiled and answered, "What I know is pretty much similar to what He Yongguang just said, but I can give you a hint, the Seven-Star Tomb corresponds to the Big Dipper in the sky."
"A site was found in this village, so you can use it as a coordinate to search around. How many you can find is up to you."
Liu Zixuan nodded, "I hope I can find them all."
Ever since he left the mountain, he lost contact with his beautiful master. He read her letter some time ago, and to find her, he must find the Seven-Star Tomb!
The Ghost Gate Needle hasn't been found yet, and now the Seven-Star Tomb appears!
Liu Zixuan smiled bitterly inside, his beautiful master really knew how to give him tasks!
It was getting late, and after Sister Lian prepared the meal, everyone had a simple dinner together.
In the evening, Bai Bingbing took Jiang Yiyi and Bai Jingjing to Yuqing City, saying they'd be back early tomorrow, leaving just the original group at the clinic.
Liu Zixuan came downstairs and saw Liu Ruyan sitting at the door in a daze. He took off his jacket and put it over her shoulders.
He sat next to her and asked, "What's on your mind all alone?"
"Nothing...nothing." Liu Ruyan replied absentmindedly.
"It's written all over your face, yet you say nothing?" Liu Zixuan curiously asked, "Tell me, what has upset my dear wife?"
"Zixuan... you say Yiyi is the Jiang Family's princess, and Jingjing has a deep relationship with Aunt Bai, they're all girls from prominent families, yet I'm an orphan who doesn't even know my own biological parents..."
Liu Ruyan looked up, "Would you still like me?"
Girls tend to have an involuntary sense of comparison and jealousy.
Because of Jiang Yiyi's and Bai Jingjing's backgrounds, Liu Ruyan felt a tinge of inferiority...