A night passed without incident.
"Zhou Hong, wake up!" Early the next morning, as Zhou Hong was groggily waking up, Changsun Qinghe's voice called from the doorway.
"Oh! I'm up." Zhou Hong responded and immediately got out of bed.
Stepping out of the room, Changsun Qinghe had already prepared breakfast. Several delicate dishes were laid out on the table. Changsun Qinghe was currently wearing an apron, looking every bit the housewife.
"Captain Changsun, you look beautiful today," Zhou Hong said with a smile, feeling that Changsun Qinghe's current attire was a refreshing sight.
Changsun Qinghe couldn't help but blush.
"Trying to hit on my sister? No way," Changsun Ruoyan's voice came from behind.
"Ruoyan, stop talking nonsense. Go brush your teeth and wash your face quickly. After breakfast, you'll take Zhou Hong out to have him guide your martial arts practice."
Changsun Ruoyan pouted and went into the bathroom to brush her teeth.
Zhou Hong went to the kitchen sink, rinsed his mouth casually, and then came to the dining table to eat.
After breakfast, Changsun Qinghe said, "Zhou Hong, I'm counting on you. Please go with my sister. She usually practices martial arts in the park. Could you help guide her there?" Changsun Qinghe pleaded.
"No problem." Zhou Hong nodded, as he had nothing else to do anyway.
"Then I'll head to work. I'll make something delicious for you when I get back tonight." Changsun Qinghe winked, her eyes looking a bit alluring, causing Zhou Hong's heart to flutter.
"Okay." Zhou Hong felt a sense of anticipation. He found Changsun Qinghe's domestic housewife demeanor quite appealing, unlike Qiao Xiaoyu, who only knew how to cook instant noodles.
"Then I'm off to work. See you tonight."
Changsun Qinghe said and left home for the Criminal Investigation Bureau.
"Changsun Ruoyan, hurry up and finish eating. After we're done, we'll find a park, and I'll guide you." Zhou Hong said to Changsun Ruoyan, who was still eating.
"I really don't know what my sister is thinking. You're only a few realms stronger than me, why should you guide me?" Changsun Ruoyan looked puzzled.
At that moment, a "ding dong" sound came from Changsun Ruoyan's phone on the table, and she received a text message.
"Ruoyan, let me guide you. I specifically rushed here from Kyoto to guide you, and I will definitely help you win the championship of the Jiangnan Province Martial Arts Competition." The message on Changsun Ruoyan's phone read.
Zhou Hong happened to glance over and caught a glimpse of the message's content.
"Who is it?" Zhou Hong asked with some curiosity.
"You don't know!" Changsun Ruoyan seemed unwilling to tell Zhou Hong.
"That person said he specifically came from Kyoto to guide you. If that's the case, then I won't guide you. I'll go home." Zhou Hong said indifferently. He had originally planned to teach Qiao Xiaoyu and Qin Mengxue martial arts, so if Changsun Ruoyan didn't need his guidance, he would naturally go straight home.
"When did I say I wanted him to guide me?" Changsun Ruoyan scoffed slightly.
"What? Someone specifically came from Kyoto to guide you and help you win the Martial Arts Competition championship, and you're treating them like this?"
"Who wants his help? He's a classmate of mine from Shenwu Academy. He used to pursue me all the time. Later, when I transferred to Jinzhou University, he still messaged me every day, dozens of messages, which was incredibly annoying. Moreover, he actually came here from Kyoto to guide my martial arts practice. I don't need his help at all."
Zhou Hong chuckled, "He must like you to have come all this way to help you."
"I've rejected him countless times. He's not my type, but he keeps pestering me," Changsun Ruoyan scoffed slightly.
"Is he very outstanding?" Zhou Hong asked with some curiosity.
"He's alright, I guess. In Shenwu Academy, among our swordplay class, he ranks third. Although I don't like him, his swordsmanship is indeed extremely brilliant. In front of him, I can't even block one move," Changsun Ruoyan said with a sigh.
"You can't even block one move? You're quite weak. It's a shame you're considered the number one genius in Jinzhou University's Martial Arts Academy."
Changsun Ruoyan shot Zhou Hong a glare and snorted, "You think you're so great? Even if you went to Shenwu Academy, you might not rank in the top ten in my class. Moreover, throughout Shenwu Academy, geniuses and masters are everywhere."
"Alright, let's go after you finish eating. I need to go home after I'm done guiding you."
Changsun Ruoyan pouted, immediately took a sword from the room, changed into casual clothes, and prepared to go out.
Changsun Ruoyan's primary focus was swordplay, so she always carried a sword with her. However, her sword could be retracted. When retracted, it was only as long as a mobile phone and convenient to carry in her pocket. When needed, she would pull it out and shake it, and the blade would instantly extend.
"Your sword is quite convenient," Zhou Hong said, looking curious as he saw Changsun Ruoyan's sword retract and extend with ease.
"200,000 yuan each!"
"Oh, it's quite expensive!" Zhou Hong was surprised that a sword could cost two hundred thousand yuan.
Without further ado, they quickly arrived at a nearby park.
After finding a secluded spot, Changsun Ruoyan drew her sword, preparing to begin her practice.
"Ruoyan." At that moment, a shout came from not far away.
Changsun Ruoyan, who was about to start practicing, turned her head in a panic. She saw a young man walking towards her, and her expression immediately changed.
"Who is it?" Zhou Hong quickly asked.
"Liu Chunhua, the one I told you about who kept pursuing me, the third-ranked sword genius in my class at Shenwu Academy."
Just then, the young man had walked up. He looked at Changsun Ruoyan with apparent delight.
"Ruoyan, it's been a year. I finally get to see you." The young man looked at Changsun Ruoyan and smiled excitedly. He hadn't seen her since she left Shenwu Academy a year ago.
"Liu Chunhua, how did you know I was here?" Changsun Ruoyan asked, sounding a bit annoyed. Su Dan Novels.
"Do you know the saying, 'Heaven rewards the diligent'?"
"What exactly do you want? I've already told you, I have no feelings for you. Please, stop bothering me," Changsun Ruoyan said pleadingly.
"Ruoyan, I know you already have a man you like in your heart. If I'm not mistaken, that person is the number one genius of Shenwu Academy, Xiao Tianzhan."
"What nonsense are you spouting!" Changsun Ruoyan's face turned red, and she glared fiercely at Liu Chunhua.
"You know in your heart whether I'm talking nonsense or not. However, the reason I'm still persistently pursuing you is because I know you're not worthy of Xiao Tianzhan. You're just secretly in love with him. What maiden doesn't have her crushes, and what young man doesn't have someone they secretly admire? It's a pity that someone of Xiao Tianzhan's caliber has countless girls who like him, and you're not the only one. Although there's a vast difference between Xiao Tianzhan and me, I still won't give up. I believe that one day, you'll see reality and stop dreaming of a prince charming who doesn't belong to you."