Yan Chao smiled and addressed Yang Qingqing, "Miss Qingqing."
"What is it?" Yang Qingqing asked calmly, her heart tightening slightly. This fellow's abrupt address clearly indicated he was acting under Bi Chacha's subtle instructions, either as a negotiator or a precursor.
"I wonder how Miss Qingqing feels about Young Master Bi?" Yan Chao asked softly, his face beaming.
Bi Chacha smiled, lifted his teacup, and took a sip, his gaze fixed on Yang Qingqing, filled with admiration.
Although in the hour they had spent together, Yang Qingqing had been distant and unapproachable, his affection for her had continued to grow. Perhaps it was because he was accustomed to the adoration and flattery of many women, and encountering such a cold, dismissive woman felt different. Coupled with her appearance and demeanor that perfectly matched his ideal, he felt an urge to possess her, even willing to offer her the position of his principal wife!
Originally, his family intended for him to marry a lady from another influential family for a strategic alliance, and women from the mortal world could only be his concubines. But now, if she was willing, he would even give her the position of principal wife, which showed how genuinely smitten he was!
Of course, whether he would ultimately grant her this position would require negotiation with his family. They might agree because, despite Yang Qingqing's origins in the mortal world, her talent and strength were extraordinary. A cultivator in the Foundation Establishment realm in her early twenties!
This was rare even in the Spirit Realm, and achieving it in the mortal world was practically unheard of. Her future held great promise, with a high probability of reaching the Nascent Soul realm, if not the Primordial Spirit realm!
Golden Core? That was a certainty!
"Young Master Bi is quite good, isn't he? Hospitable and polite," Yang Qingqing replied calmly, as if she hadn't grasped the deeper meaning in Yan Chao's words, offering a relatively positive assessment.
Upon hearing this, Bi Chacha couldn't help but break into a smile.
He hadn't expected the woman he fancied to praise him so highly. He had heard such compliments many times before, but coming from her, it sent a tremor through him.
"Since Miss Qingqing has a favorable impression of Young Master Bi, and Young Master Bi is deeply in love with Miss Qingqing, would Miss Qingqing be willing to become his dao companion?" Yan Chao asked with a smile.
He believed Yang Qingqing was moved, so he got straight to the point.
Yang Qingqing was furious internally, almost slamming the table, but she restrained herself and smiled faintly, "Young Master Bi is indeed good, but unfortunately, I already have someone I love, and we are betrothed."
The atmosphere suddenly became tense.
Bi Chacha's face darkened as he looked at Yan Chao, "What do you mean? This girl already has someone? Why didn't you mention it earlier?"
Yan Chao had known from his sister that Yang Qingqing had a boyfriend, but he hadn't expected her to state it so directly. He had thought Yang Qingqing's feelings for her boyfriend weren't deep and that she would easily change her mind seeing someone as outstanding as Bi Chacha.
Despite this, he didn't panic. "He's just a boyfriend. Even married couples can divorce. And from what I know, Miss Qingqing's relationship with her boyfriend is quite weak, isn't it? My sister has never even met your boyfriend. Becoming dao companions is a lifelong commitment, and Miss Qingqing deserves the best partner, and Young Master Bi is such an outstanding man!"
Of course, he knew this from his sister, Yan Lili, who had never met Yang Qingqing's boyfriend and that Yang Qingqing rarely contacted him.
Yes, not often.
Yang Qingqing was often busy cultivating, and she knew her brother was always surrounded by women. It was precisely because she felt too lonely that she came to visit her brother. This gave others the impression that her relationship wasn't very deep.
"Qingqing, Young Master Bi is truly exceptional. He's friendly, generous, handsome, talented, and a potential heir to his family. Being with him is far better than your boyfriend, whom you barely see once a year!" Yan Lili also chimed in with a smile, trying to persuade her.
Hearing Yan Chao and Yan Lili's words, Bi Chacha's displeasure dissipated. It was true, they were just dating, and it would be over if it ended. He wondered how far their relationship had progressed. At this point, he recalled what Yan Chao had said earlier: Yang Qingqing was still a virgin. This was something that could be discerned, as the state of one's virginity was quite evident.
Yang Qingqing felt even more disgusted with Yan Lili, who she considered a friend but who was using her as a stepping stone for advancement.
"I'm sorry to disappoint you. My boyfriend and I have a very good relationship. If there's nothing else, I'll be leaving now." Yang Qingqing said indifferently, rising to leave.
"This..."
Everyone was taken aback. Yang Qingqing was about to leave so decisively, her attitude so resolute.
"Miss Qingqing, please stay!" Bi Chacha panicked and called out repeatedly. Instinctively, he reached out to grab Yang Qingqing's hand, but she, who had been guarding herself, dodged it.
"Young Master Bi, what do you mean?" Yang Qingqing frowned, annoyance showing on her face.
It was already difficult for Yang Qingqing to endure this much, and this was due to her cultivating diligently for the past two years, which had mellowed her temper. If it were two years ago, she would have likely retorted by now.
"Miss Qingqing, I truly fell in love with you at first sight. I hope you can give me a chance! If you are willing, I will offer you the position of my principal wife!" Bi Chacha said, gazing at Yang Qingqing with deep affection.
Upon these words.
There was an uproar. No one expected Bi Chacha to be so infatuated with Yang Qingqing, offering her the position of his principal wife!
Even Yan Lili and the other women looked at Yang Qingqing with envy and jealousy.
A cultivation family with a Primordial Spirit realm expert, the chosen heir of such a family—the young madam of such a family possessed an incomparably noble status!
"I'm sorry, I cannot accept Young Master Bi's kind offer. I already have someone I love." Yang Qingqing shook her head resolutely.
With this declaration, Bi Chacha's pretense of gentlemanly behavior vanished, his face darkening. He was willing to offer her the position of principal wife, and she still refused? Did she not know what was good for her?
"Do you know what the position of principal wife in my family signifies?" Bi Chacha said in a deep voice.
"I don't know, and I don't wish to know. Even if it is incredibly significant, I don't need it. Let me say it again, I have someone I love. I also hope that Young Master Bi can find a woman who truly loves him. I think my friend Yan Lili is quite suitable." Yang Qingqing took a deep breath and spoke slowly.
She could clearly sense the anger in Bi Chacha's voice and knew that provoking him at this moment was unwise, but she had no choice. If she wasn't firm, he might continue to pester her. It was better to cut ties decisively, though she hoped he wouldn't completely lose his reason.
Otherwise, the situation might become very difficult to resolve!
Her suggestion of Yan Lili was not merely to use her as a shield.
She could see that Yan Lili desired to marry into the Bi family's prestigious household, and she was, after all, Yan Lili's friend.
She hoped that Yan Lili wouldn't act recklessly!