"Alright, Master, all the issues have been resolved. You don't need to worry anymore. Not only do you no longer smell bad, but you also exude a faint, pleasant fragrance all over, which is more effective than any high-end perfume."
Lin Xue wasn't speaking carelessly. The significant amount of true qi she had consumed naturally caused Ye Tiancheng's entire body to emit an aroma, a normal phenomenon. For every action, there was a reaction, and this was no insurmountable difficulty.
"That's wonderful! I finally don't have to be disliked by others. As for you mentioning attending your younger brother's wedding, I can accompany you."
"No need. I just mentioned it casually. I shouldn't be there. No one welcomes me, so I might as well continue to consider myself an orphan. There's no need to think I still have family. Having only you, Master, is enough. I have no further requests."
Seeing Lin Xue's humble demeanor, Ye Tiancheng felt a pang of heartache. "No, if you hadn't said anything, it would be fine. But since you've mentioned it, I will definitely go with you. Tell me the hotel's location, and I'll face everything with you."
Lin Xue hesitated for a moment. However, facing Ye Tiancheng's proactive offer to protect her, no woman could resist such a powerful allure. She clearly nodded.
"Okay, then it's settled. Thank you so much, Master. You are always my strongest support."
After Ye Tiancheng returned, Su Muxian, who had been full of apprehension, cautiously approached him. She discovered a very pleasant scent emanating from her boyfriend.
"Brother Ye, you don't smell bad at all now; you even smell good. This fragrance is so rich; I quite like this type of perfume."
Ye Tiancheng decisively shook his head. "You ungrateful woman. You kept your distance when I smelled bad, but now that I smell good, you know how to curry favor. It's useless."
Ye Tiancheng had long seen through the true nature of Fatty and Su Muxian.
Although Liu Lanying also felt a strong sense of dislike, she was making an effort to get closer to Ye Tiancheng. The other two were different; their disdain was too obvious, which was somewhat disheartening. He thought he should be angry with them for a while.
"I understand now. No wonder your temper is so bad; you've found a backer. Isn't this Miss Su enough? You've already hooked up with your disciple so quickly. Your disciple, who looks like a celestial being, is so beautiful; she could probably debut!"
If others had said this, Ye Tiancheng would have found it normal. However, coming from Su Muxian, he found it somewhat unsettling.
"Don't say that, as if you aren't beautiful. Haven't you heard people say that you have a celestial aura, a true little fairy?"
Ye Tiancheng wasn't trying to flatter; he was speaking the truth. It was actually quite normal for people to say Su Muxian was beautiful. She and Lin Xue were somewhat similar in type, but Lin Xue's fairy-like quality was not as sweet and endearing as Su Muxian's. Su Muxian appeared a bit too aloof.
"Ye Tiancheng, you're saying this deliberately. You're definitely trying to reconcile with me, and you're praising me."
Su Muxian's face turned red from the praise, and for a moment, she didn't know what to say. She felt somewhat speechless, unsure how to refute Ye Tiancheng. She was so flattered that she felt dizzy and elated.
"It's really not intentional. Everyone says you're beautiful, and I also think you're beautiful. You should already be aware of this. Why are you acting so shocked? It's all normal."
"Alright, stop talking. Brother Ye, you were quite normal before, but you're becoming more and more greasy. I really can't stand it!"
Su Muxian was genuinely embarrassed. Regardless of the superficial conflicts between them, when it came to practical matters, as long as Ye Tiancheng gave Su Muxian a little benefit, she would forget all her grievances and happily run back to Ye Tiancheng, instantly becoming a little fool.
"Brother Ye, since you're comparing me with Lin Xue, shouldn't you tell me who is more beautiful between Lin Xue and me?"
"I have no opinion. Please don't make me choose. I have decision paralysis, and it's very boring. It's meaningless."
After saying that, Ye Tiancheng ran away. Just as Su Muxian was about to chase after him, she saw Lin Xue approaching.
"You're Ye Tiancheng's disciple, aren't you? Don't forget, you can only be Ye Tiancheng's disciple. Don't have any other delusions."
Su Muxian was usually very approachable and didn't like to engage in petty rivalries. However, when it came to Ye Tiancheng, everything changed. That deep-seated insecurity made Su Muxian do something she herself found shameful.
"Miss Su, you're overthinking it. I won't get involved with those women of Master. I am his disciple. Strictly speaking, I am a generation younger than you. You are at least of the same generation as my Master."
If Lin Xue had continued to quibble, Su Muxian wouldn't have listened. But since Lin Xue had spoken this way, Su Muxian immediately accepted it.
"I understand. It seems you really don't have such intentions. If you like Ye Tiancheng, then it would be against heavenly principles. I shouldn't doubt my disciple; I feel rather despicable."
Su Muxian quickly convinced herself and then calmly accepted that Lin Xue was Ye Tiancheng's disciple. Now, the biggest threat was Liu Lanying.
"Everyone, come over for dinner quickly. I stewed a large goose today, and I also steamed flower rolls. Everyone can have a hearty meal. I also added a lot of starch, and the taste is very delicious. Come and eat quickly; it's stewed until it's very tender."
A fragrance wafted from inside the house, clearly Liu Lanying working her magic again. This woman was truly formidable; she cooked with her own unique taste. It could be said without exaggeration that her cooking was superb. No one could resist the temptation of good food and wanted to rush over and gather around to eat immediately because it smelled so good. No one could resist the allure of delicious food.
"I'm really hungry. It seems I need to have a good meal. I haven't eaten properly these past few days, and I feel like I've lost weight."
Ye Tiancheng had been feeling a bit depressed earlier, but upon seeing the food, he instantly felt alive again. He suddenly felt full of energy and no longer felt miserable.
Sitting at the head of the table, with everyone watching, before anyone even picked up their chopsticks, Ye Tiancheng couldn't hold back. He wished he could eat the entire basin of rice.
"My Master must have had a very difficult time recently. How pathetic he looks. He used to have many delicacies, but I never saw him eat so ravenously, as if he hadn't eaten anything good for a long time."
Lin Xue watched with concern, as he was her master. In Lin Xue's eyes, he was a supreme being, yet he appeared so miserable. Seeing Ye Tiancheng's former glory and then his current state, she naturally felt distressed.
Liu Lanying, on the other hand, found it rather endearing. "I think it's good for a man to eat a lot. Eating well is a sign of good fortune."
"Alright, Master, then eat more. Just as Miss Liu said, be a man of good fortune."
After Lin Xue finished speaking, everyone suddenly laughed, and even Little Fatty couldn't help himself.
"Brother Ye, look at how you've charmed these women. They've all lost their proper judgment and think you're incredibly cute. Meanwhile, I, who am truly cute, am not even glanced at. I'm truly too pathetic."
"I haven't done anything, Fatty. Don't talk nonsense, making it seem like I'm seducing them. In fact, I'm a very honest person and don't use any tricks."
Ye Tiancheng was telling the truth, but Little Fatty felt something was amiss. If it were truly as casual as Ye Tiancheng claimed, how could so many women be captivated by him? Ye Tiancheng still had his own advantages.
"Alright, I'm not jealous. Having so many confidantes, I actually think Miss Liu is the best. At least Miss Liu cooks the best food; she's very suitable to be taken home as a wife."
"I've already taken her home. Unfortunately, it's fake. If it were real, it would be nice."
Su Muxian, who had been eating and chatting with them, suddenly felt a surge of jealousy when she heard Ye Tiancheng say that marrying Liu Lanying would be nice. Her mood instantly plummeted to the bottom.
"Aren't you two married fake? Is it real or fake? You keep changing your story; others can't handle it."
"Miss Su, I know you are Ye Tiancheng's ex-wife. Our marriage is indeed fake; you don't need to doubt that. I have no prejudice against you and hope you can accept my presence. Please eat more."
"I've never taken you seriously. In my eyes, there's only Hou Mingzhu, who got pregnant with Ye Tiancheng and is now in the hospital, ready to give birth at any moment. As for other women, I simply can't take them to heart, nor can they compare."
Actually, what Su Muxian said was entirely correct. When Su Muxian and Liu Lanying sat together, Liu Lanying's aura was completely overshadowed. Even her last bit of beauty vanished. Su Muxian not only had a good aura but was also genuinely and elegantly beautiful, making her impossible to ignore.
"I know I can't compare to Miss Su. The first moment I saw you, I knew why I wasn't worthy of Ye Tiancheng. Because only a beautiful lady like you can be worthy of Ye Tiancheng. I am simply not worthy."
"Don't say that. You're quite good, much more virtuous than I am. I appear to be the eldest daughter of the Su family, but I can't even cook properly. People would naturally avoid a woman like me and wouldn't want to marry me. Otherwise, why would I have divorced Ye Tiancheng? It means I was eliminated by Ye Tiancheng. You are Ye Tiancheng's new flame; you have a better chance."
Between the two women, they seemed to be yielding to each other on the surface, but they also appeared to be competing. It was quite intimidating to watch. Little Fatty secretly glanced at Ye Tiancheng and then whispered beside him.
"Brother Ye, aren't you being a bit too calm? Look at these two women; it feels like they're about to blow the roof off the house. How can you remain so composed?"
"Eat what you should eat, drink what you should drink. Don't dwell on things; it's nothing major. Those two women are just engaging in verbal sparring. It would be a miracle if they actually started fighting. I think it's impossible. Let's just eat well and ignore them."
After speaking, Ye Tiancheng stuffed another large piece of flower roll into his mouth. He instantly felt a sense of contentment, finding the flower roll exceptionally delicious, especially after dipping it in the meat broth, which gave it a unique flavor.
"Alright, Brother Ye, you're a born wanderer. You're not afraid of anything when trouble arises. I truly admire you; you're simply a talent!"