SEC Chapter 84 The Beginning of Love
Chapter 84 The Beginning of Love
Gu Qianbei looked at the stunningly beautiful face that was approaching again, stretched out his right hand, pressed it on her forehead, and gently pushed her slightly leaning body away with a little force.
The movements weren't exactly gentle, but they were measured and appropriate, without a hint of frivolity, only a touch of aloofness.
"Men and women should not touch each other; even a vixen should know some manners."
Wanwan was startled by the sudden push.
However, this momentary surprise was fleeting, transforming into an even stronger allure in her eyes.
This clear boundary and frank distance made her a hundred times more interesting than the men who flocked to her.
She tilted her head slightly, her hair falling down her shoulder, her tone soft yet deliberately provocative.
"Young Master Gu is so oblivious to romance. She was simply grateful for your kindness and wanted to get closer to express her thanks."
Before she finished speaking, she lightly touched the ground with her toes, her figure moving like a serpent as she quietly moved a few more inches closer, her eyes sparkling as she looked at Gu Qianbei with a smile.
"Could it be... that you, young master, are deliberately distancing yourself from me because you fear being bewitched by this enchantress?"
Looking at the increasingly playful Wanwan in front of him, Gu Qianbei was not a stubborn stone after all, and his heart couldn't help but beat faster.
But he also knew that Wanwan liked to tease others for fun, and this behavior was probably just something she found amusing.
"Many men in the world are captivated by your allure, but I remain unmoved, which makes you feel a sense of novelty and you want to tease me."
But all I love in my life is fine wine and spirits; I have no time for your tricks, nor can I be your object of amusement.
Wanwan's smile faltered slightly. She had indeed thought that way before, but after what had just happened, her mindset had subtly changed.
She wouldn't easily reveal this change, so she quickly reverted to her original alluring appearance.
"Oh? The way you put it, young master, makes it seem like you understand what I'm thinking. Couldn't I just want to be friends with you?"
Or does the young master believe that my identity as a demoness is unworthy to be a friend of a disciple of your sect?
As Wanwan spoke, she feigned weakness, her eyes filled with feigned grievance, but in reality, she felt a growing unease that she herself was unaware of.
Is this really why he's so distant from me?
"Friendship is about sincerity. If you are sincere and treat me honestly, I will not refuse you. As for so-called enchantresses and saintesses, in my opinion, they are all the same."
I'm not some high-ranking disciple of a Taoist sect; I'm just a carefree, wandering brewer.
Wanwan's mask was too heavy, which was why Gu Qianbei hadn't wanted to pay much attention to her before.
Upon hearing this, Wanwan paused almost imperceptibly, her delicate figure fading away. The feigned grievance in her eyes disappeared, replaced by a complex expression.
She had expected to receive a disdainful answer that good and evil were irreconcilable, or a wary attitude towards the demonic witch, but she never expected this answer.
It turns out his coldness wasn't because of her status, but simply because he felt she wasn't sincere enough.
"You're going too far. You've only known someone for two days, and you're already demanding their honesty."
Wanwan let out a soft hum, all the feigned weakness vanished, and she regained the unique liveliness and arrogance of a demoness.
Although she complained, her tone didn't reveal any real annoyance; instead, it concealed a subtle hint of relaxation.
"I grew up in the Demonic Sect, surrounded by scheming and testing. I've worn this mask for over a decade; how can I just take it off so easily?"
She paused, then looked up to meet Gu Qianbei's calm gaze, a frank yet cunning smile curving her lips.
"But since you put it that way, I'll try to put away some of my pretense. But Gu Qianbei, remember, this isn't a privilege everyone gets."
If you betray my trust, I'll beat you up!
Wanwan raised her small fist, pretending to be fierce, which made Gu Qianbei laugh.
"That makes it much cuter."
Wanwan stood with her hands on her hips, looking smug.
"I was born this cute."
"Since we're being so frank, I have some bad news for you."
"What?"
Wanwan was puzzled.
"You didn't sweep the floor today, so you won't get any food."
As Gu Qianbei said this, the corners of his mouth turned up slightly, with a hint of schadenfreude.
"what?"
Wanwan then realized that she had been drunk for most of the day and had no time to sweep the floor.
Given Master Jianchi's personality, he certainly wouldn't pass the test.
I'd probably have to wait until tomorrow to eat.
Gu Qianbei casually leaned the bamboo broom against the porch and said indifferently, "I'm done cleaning, time to eat."
Before he finished speaking, he took a step to leave.
Wanwan's mind, which had been fixed on one spot, snapped back to reality. She lightly touched the ground with her toes and quickly followed after him.
"As a friend, how could you bear to see me go hungry? You should at least share some food with me."
Gu Qianbei didn't turn his head, his tone flat and indifferent.
"I have a big appetite, I can't even eat enough for myself, so I can't share."
"I don't care!"
Wanwan laughed loudly, a sly glint in her eyes.
"If you refuse, I'll just take it from you!"
"Then we'll see what you're capable of."
After Gu Qianbei finished speaking, the corners of his mouth curled up slightly, and his steps remained calm, yet there was a hint of indulgence in them.
Wanwan chuckled softly and followed closely behind him, but gradually they became companions.
The setting sun painted the sky a warm, golden-red hue, and its afterglow fell upon the two figures standing side by side, elongating their silhouettes.
Without the previous probing and pretense, without the allure and aloofness, the playful bickering along the way brought a rare sense of ease and harmony.
night.
On the pavilion, Wanwan sat by the eaves, her bare feet dangling in the air, swaying back and forth.
She held a rose cake in her hand, taking small bites, her eyes crinkling with a fox-like smile as she looked at Gu Qianbei, who was dealing with Wang Mingyue.
"You actually secretly keep pastries, you're really good at managing your finances. Where did you buy these rose cakes? They're delicious."
Master Jianchi was very strict, so Wanwan didn't get dinner, but Gu Qianbei wouldn't really let her go hungry.
"Juqingzhai is a favorite among the noble ladies of Beijing. I bought some on my way here."
"People in the capital live so well, eating so much good food every day."
What kind of wine are you brewing?
"Gazing at the bright moon."
"Is it as good as 'Thousand-Day Drunk'?"
"It has to be just right."
"When will it be ready? Can I have a taste?"
Wanwan immediately became interested, her face full of anticipation.
"Of course. Wine is made for people to drink."
Gu Qianbei smiled slightly, having already completed today's brewing process, and then sat down next to Wanwan.
"Look at you eating, your mouth is all over it, like a child."
As Gu Qianbei spoke, he gently brushed away the crumbs of rose cake from Wanwan's mouth before realizing something was amiss.
This seems a bit too ambiguous.
Looking into Wanwan's innocent big eyes, Gu Qianbei coughed awkwardly, then took out a wine cup from somewhere and poured out a cup of wine using the Cangguang gourd.
"These rose cakes are quite dry. Have some wine with you, or you might choke."
"You're not trying to get me drunk again, are you?"
A sly smile, like that of a fox, flickered in Wanwan's eyes. Her tone was soft and alluring, with a slight flick at the end of her voice, carrying an open and blatant teasing.
"Could it be that this time, he intends to revert to being a beast?"