"Eh? Why are so many people here?" Dugu Dongyao walked in and was shocked to see so many people standing in the living room.
"Dongyao, why don't you come and pay your respects to this senior?" An old man immediately ordered Dugu Dongyao. The senior he was referring to was Zhou Hong.
"Who is he?" Dugu Dongyao frowned as she looked at Zhou Hong.
"He's the boyfriend Shuang'er brought back. His name is Zhou Hong, the number one genius in the history of Taigu Academy."
Dugu Dongyao glanced at Zhou Hong, not recognizing him as Xue Long, the person she had met before.
"You are Zhou Hong." Dugu Dongyao walked over, her tone not very respectful towards Zhou Hong. This was because she had previously met a genius no weaker than Zhou Hong, a man named Xue Long.
"Yes, I am," Zhou Hong nodded.
"I heard you are the number one genius of Taigu Academy."
"Heh, I dare not accept such praise."
"There's nothing to not accept. However, don't be too arrogant. On this continent, there are others as talented as you."
"Heh, is that so?"
"I don't mind telling you the truth. There was someone named Xue Long before whose talent was no less than yours. He liked me a lot and almost became my boyfriend." A trace of an unexplainable expression flashed in Dugu Dongyao's eyes. In fact, when she learned that her cousin had found such a talented boyfriend, her first reaction was jealousy. That's why she brought up Xue Long in front of Zhou Hong, to boost her own ego.
"As long as you're happy," Zhou Hong chuckled, too lazy to waste more words on her. This Dugu Dongyao was a woman who craved vanity. When Zhou Hong first met her, she had seen Zhou Hong, disguised as Xue Long, with ordinary cultivation and had looked down on him with disdain.
"Dongyao, you must not be rude!" One of the elders sternly rebuked her. This elder was Dugu Dongyao's grandfather.
Dugu Dongyao pouted, her heart seemingly filled with displeasure, or perhaps, unwillingness. In fact, the moment she saw Zhou Hong, handsome and with such strong talent, she fell for him at first sight. However, Zhou Hong was already her cousin's boyfriend, so she could only feel a twinge of sourness in her heart.
"Zhou Hong, let's go in and sit down for some tea. Don't just stand here foolishly," Dugu Bai Tian said.
"Alright."
Surrounded by the many powerful figures of the Dugu family, Zhou Hong entered the main hall to have tea and chat.
Only Dugu Shuang and her cousin Dugu Dongyao were left standing outside.
"Dongyao, I received the letter you sent me. In the letter, you said that the person named Xue Long... he was a scumbag to you, right?" Dugu Shuang quickly asked.
Dugu Dongyao's expression turned a little unnatural, and she quickly changed the subject, "Shuang'er, how did you get together with this Zhou Hong?"
"Yes, what do you think of Zhou Hong?" Dugu Shuang asked happily.
"He's alright," Dugu Dongyao said, slightly pursing her lips.
"Ah, alright." Dugu Shuang couldn't help but smile.
"Shuang'er, when judging a man, you can't just look at his appearance and talent. There are other aspects. Your cousin is an experienced woman. I can tell at a glance that this Zhou Hong must be incapable in that regard." Dugu Dongyao, whether out of jealousy or something else, spread rumors in front of her cousin, saying Zhou Hong was incapable in that aspect.
"In what regard?" Dugu Shuang asked, not quite understanding.
"Of course, the male-female aspect. You are quite naive. You probably haven't been with many men, have you? Even if you have, it's only been this one, right?"
"Mm." Dugu Shuang nodded. She had indeed only been with Zhou Hong. Since she had no one to compare him with, Dugu Shuang didn't know how other men were. Therefore, she couldn't conclude whether Zhou Hong was capable or not. However, Dugu Shuang felt that Zhou Hong's impression on her wasn't about capability, but rather, he was exceptionally capable.
"Shuang'er, your cousin has been around, I've dated at least eighty, if not a hundred men. I think this Zhou Hong is really incapable. I'm not lying to you. Truly capable men can last at least fifteen minutes."
"Ah!" Dugu Shuang's mouth fell open in surprise. However, her surprise wasn't because fifteen minutes was too long, but because such a short duration.
Unfortunately, Dugu Dongyao saw Dugu Shuang's astonished expression and assumed she was shocked by the long duration. She said triumphantly, "See? Looking at your expression, I know this Zhou Hong is incapable. He can't even last fifteen minutes, right?"
"Cousin!" Dugu Shuang looked a little ashamed. However, she knew that her cousin, being beautiful since childhood and favored by many men, was more open-minded and had indeed dated many people.
"Actually, fifteen minutes isn't very long. There are even longer durations. Many geniuses in the cultivation world, while talented in cultivation, are lacking in this area. Seeing your shocked expression just now, this Zhou Hong is far from lasting fifteen minutes, so I think he's just average."
"Heh." Dugu Shuang actually felt a little displeased and chuckled, "I was surprised just now, not because fifteen minutes is too long, but because I can't believe you think fifteen minutes is a long time. Because Zhou Hong can at least last four times that, which is an hour."
"Go on, you're just defending him. I know you are," Dugu Dongyao pouted.
"Believe it or not, I think Zhou Hong is very good. You definitely won't find anyone better than him on this Tianyang Continent."
Seeing that her cousin wasn't joking, Dugu Dongyao couldn't help but believe her a little. In her heart, she felt even more jealous. Why hadn't such an excellent man fallen into her lap?
"Cousin, I'll go in first then." Dugu Shuang said, about to enter the main hall to accompany Zhou Hong and the others for tea.
"Wait," Dugu Dongyao suddenly called out to stop Dugu Shuang.
"Is there anything else?"
"Don't you think that if Zhou Hong is so outstanding, you won't be able to keep him?" Dugu Dongyao exclaimed, an idea forming in her mind.
"Heh, I don't mind. If he finds a very beautiful girl in the future, I'm willing to share him," Dugu Shuang chuckled. She knew her own worth and had never intended to monopolize anyone.
"Really?" Dugu Dongyao's face lit up when she heard her cousin say this.
"Of course, it's true."
"Then... can I become his girlfriend with you? Anyway, we are from the same family. This way, there will be two ropes binding him."
"Ah!" Dugu Shuang was a little dumbfounded. She hadn't expected her cousin to suddenly make such a request, especially after saying Zhou Hong was just average.
"You don't agree?"
"No, if he's willing, I certainly have no problem."
"He will definitely agree. I'm not less attractive than you. Moreover, I have one skill that you will never learn."