The Secret to Picking Up Girls

Chen Liqiong still trusted Zhang Yuze immensely. She didn't know why, but sometimes, even though she felt Zhang Yuze was a bit silly, she felt an incomparable sense of security by his side. She herself didn't know why.

Chen Liqiong suddenly thought of something and said to Zhang Yuze, "Wait here for me. I'm going to find Grandpa and tell him the good news."

Zhang Yuze looked at the smile finally appearing on Chen Liqiong's face and felt very happy. He nodded and said, "Go ahead, I'll wait for you here."

After Chen Liqiong left, Zhang Yuze stayed in the room waiting for her. Looking around Chen Liqiong's room, Zhang Yuze found it quite unique, with a pink color scheme. It proved that Chen Liqiong was still a little girl who hadn't grown up.

Inside a room on the east side of Xiaoyao Mountain Manor, this place was the most confidential area of the entire Xiaoyao Mountain Manor because it was the residence of the Manor Lord and the former Manor Lord. The guards were very strict, almost to the point where even birds had difficulty entering.

At this time, the atmosphere inside the room was very heavy, with a suffocating air. The expressions of the three people inside were extremely solemn. The Manor Lord, Second Manor Lord, and Third Manor Lord of Xiaoyao Mountain Manor appeared somewhat gloomy.

"Alas, is there really no other way? But I really don't want to sacrifice Liqiong's lifelong happiness in exchange for the happiness of our manor. I think that's too cruel," Chen Haotian, the Manor Lord of Xiaoyao Mountain Manor, said with a sigh. His face showed some pain.

The Second Manor Lord, Chen Beiting, said expressionlessly and indifferently, "This is also something that can't be helped. If we don't do this, our entire Xiaoyao Mountain Manor will have no reinforcements. The ten-day deadline will arrive in the blink of an eye. If Xiaoyao Mountain Manor is gone, what else can we talk about!"

Chen Beiting's words silenced the Great Manor Lord and the Third Manor Lord. Chen Haotian pondered for a moment and nodded, saying, "What you said makes sense, but we watched Liqiong grow up. How can we not know her personality? Do you think she will give in?"

Chen Beiting smiled faintly and said, "It's precisely because I watched her grow up that I understand her character. When faced with matters of great importance, I think she should agree."

Just as Chen Beiting finished speaking, a cold voice came from outside the house.

"I don't agree." The person who suddenly entered was none other than Chen Liqiong, and her expression was somewhat angry.

The three Manor Lords of Xiaoyao Mountain Manor were somewhat surprised to see the sudden arrival of Chen Liqiong.

Chen Haotian saw Chen Liqiong walk in, and his expression was somewhat ashamed. He lowered his head and said, "Liqiong, you should understand your father's difficulties. I don't want to sacrifice your happiness either, but in the current situation, we can only do this. I hope you can understand."

Chen Liqiong, however, disagreed and said to Chen Haotian, "Dad, what if we could have reinforcements without sacrificing me?"

Chen Haotian was stunned upon hearing this. He stood up and stared at Chen Liqiong with a fixed gaze, saying, "If that's really the case, then naturally it would be the best. I, Chen Haotian, am not the kind of person who relies on his daughter to save his life."

Chen Liqiong saw the gazes of her two uncles beside her falling on her, and she smiled faintly, calmly and composedly saying, "As far as I know, the Seven Great Sects, including the people from the National Security Department, will send people to support us."

"What, is this true?" Chen Haotian's expression changed greatly, and he stared at Chen Liqiong with a fixed gaze.

Chen Liqiong nodded solemnly and said seriously, "This news is absolutely true."

"Liqiong, you haven't been out since you returned to the manor, have you? How did you know this news? The Xiaoyao Mountain Manor is absolutely isolated from the outside world, so the source of your news is very suspicious." The Second Manor Lord, Chen Beiting, stared intently at Chen Liqiong's face.

Chen Liqiong frowned and looked at Chen Beiting with a cold voice, somewhat impolitely saying, "Second Uncle, are you suspecting me then? Do you suspect that I have ulterior motives?"

Chen Beiting was somewhat embarrassed by Chen Liqiong's words and shook his head, saying, "Liqiong, don't misunderstand. I don't mean that."

At this time, the Third Manor Lord, Chen Nanling, smiled and smoothed things over, saying, "Liqiong, don't blame your Second Uncle. He's just straightforward. He's just stating the facts and definitely doesn't have any other intentions."

Chen Liqiong smiled faintly and said, "My news is absolutely true. The people may come in a couple of days."

Chen Haotian thought for a while and nodded to Chen Liqiong, saying, "Anyway, there are still two days left."

After Chen Liqiong left, a strange light flashed in Chen Beiting's eyes. He looked at Chen Haotian and asked, "Great Manor Lord, do you believe what Liqiong said?"

Chen Haotian closed his eyes and pondered for a while, then said seriously, "Of course I believe what she said. Although Liqiong is sometimes very willful, she shouldn't deceive us with lies at this time, right? I don't think Liqiong would be so reckless."

Chen Beiting obviously knew that what he had said just now was a bit too much, so he said somewhat awkwardly, "If it's really as Liqiong said, then that would naturally be the best."

Chen Haotian took a deep breath, walked to the window, looked at the night outside, and murmured, "At this time, I have to invite the Great Grandfather out. He has been in seclusion for fifty years. I hope he won't blame us."

Chen Beiting and Chen Nanling were startled. Chen Nanling looked at Chen Haotian somewhat hesitantly and asked, "Manor Lord, isn't that bad? Back then, when Great Grandfather went into seclusion, he said that he should never be disturbed unless something major happened."

Chen Haotian shook his head and said, "Our Xiaoyao Mountain Manor has reached the point of life and death. Isn't that considered a major event?"

Chen Nanling also nodded and said, "Yes, that's right. I also support the Manor Lord. At this time, inviting him out of seclusion can at least stabilize the hearts of the people in our Xiaoyao Mountain Manor and give everyone peace of mind."

Chen Haotian looked at Chen Nanling and nodded, saying with a solemn expression, "Then this matter is settled like this."

When Chen Liqiong came back, Zhang Yuze was standing in front of the window thinking about something. He didn't react until Chen Liqiong came to his side.

"What are you thinking about? You only knew I was back when I came to your side. If I were a bad person, you would definitely be in trouble now," Chen Liqiong said to Zhang Yuze with a somewhat dissatisfied expression.

Zhang Yuze smiled casually and looked at Chen Liqiong, saying, "This is different. You don't have any murderous aura on you."

When Chen Liqiong heard Zhang Yuze mention murderous aura, there was some surprise in her eyes. She glanced at Zhang Yuze and said, "A'Shui, I was just about to ask, how did you enter our Xiaoyao Mountain Manor? Outsiders don't know the entrances and exits of our manor."

Zhang Yuze had long known that Chen Liqiong would ask this question. He smiled and explained how he found Gao Zhengyang.

However, Zhang Yuze didn't mention how he broke through the formation.

Chen Liqiong didn't expect there to be such twists and turns in this. She looked at Zhang Yuze with some surprise and said with a smile, "I didn't expect you to be quite smart!" As she said this, Chen Liqiong looked at Zhang Yuze and said quietly, "A'Shui, did you travel so far to find me just because you were worried about me?"

Zhang Yuze grabbed Chen Liqiong's hand tightly and said to her with a serious expression, "Liqiong, I really like you. For you, even if it means going through fire and water, I won't hesitate."

Chen Beiting frowned and looked at the servant with a very puzzled expression, asking, "Are you sure?"

The servant's expression was very solemn, and he said to Chen Beiting seriously, "Second Manor Lord, I can guarantee this. I have been following your instructions, paying attention to the Eldest Miss's every move, so I know everything the Eldest Miss does."

"Oh!" Chen Beiting frowned, and the look of doubt on his face deepened. He waved his hand and said to the servant in front of him, "You can go down first! Be sure to closely monitor the Eldest Miss's every move. If there is any movement, you must come back and report to me."

The servant lowered his head and said seriously, "Manor Lord, don't worry, I will definitely do a good job."

After the servant retreated, Chen Beiting's expression was somewhat confused. He murmured, "What exactly is going on? Could it be that this girl Liqiong is bluffing? But she doesn't seem like it?"

At night, a black shadow darted out of Xiaoyao Mountain Manor and quickly disappeared into the night.

In front of a dilapidated temple,

A man in black stood in front of a masked man, his expression extremely respectful.

"Envoy, this time I have important news to report," the man in black said seriously.

"Speak," the masked man said in a deep voice.

The man in black lowered his head and said, "According to the information I have obtained, the people from the Seven Great Sects may support Xiaoyao Mountain Manor."

The masked man was somewhat surprised upon hearing this. His sharp gaze fell on the masked man, and he said in a deep voice, "Is what you said true?"

The masked man lowered his head and said seriously, "The information I have obtained should be highly credible. It was said directly by the Eldest Miss of Xiaoyao Mountain Manor."