Chapter 265: Stop, Stop

Chapter 265: Stop, Stop

Liu Shuqin and Luo Xiaoxue were chattering in Lin Nuo’s ear, making him quite annoyed.

Then their quarrel took a strange turn.

Liu Shuqin: “Luo girl is not humble, it’s really pushing her to do so. What’s wrong with me being a bit humble for my Junior Martial Brother?”

Luo Xiaoxue: “The Liu family is much more renowned than the Luo family, so I’m even more humble than you, right?”

Liu Shuqin: “In truth, we both know who is more humble.”

Luo Xiaoxue: “At the Lin family estate, at least you’ll be warmly welcomed, while I am not. I am more humble.”

Liu Shuqin: “That’s just on the surface; in reality, I am more humble.”

Luo Xiaoxue: “I am more humble.”

Liu Shuqin: “I am more humble.”

Lin Nuo: “…”

This world is too crazy! I’ve seen people arguing over who is stronger, but never over who is more humble!

Are they crazy or am I?

Maybe they’re both crazy.

There was once a twisted logic that the weaker one is the one with reason.

Now there’s an even more twisted logic: the one with reason is the weaker one.

My worldview is shattered.

Oh, wait a minute. It seems I don’t really have a normal worldview to begin with, so it can’t shatter any further.

Lin Nuo quickly interrupted: “Stop, stop! Enough of this nonsense, I am the most humble one, is that good enough?”

Liu Shuqin: “That’s not acceptable. Junior Martial Brother is unparalleled in the world, a beacon of righteousness, extremely noble!”

Luo Xiaoxue: “Young Master Lin has the world in his heart, upholding justice, and should be revered by all. How could he be humble?”

Lin Nuo: “…”

Fine, it’s my fault for speaking out. Please, just stop scolding me.

When it came to “scolding” Lin Nuo, the two surprisingly reached a consensus.

As it turns out, to resolve their conflict, just find an enemy for them to unite against.

Lin Nuo: “Stop, stop.”

Liu Shuqin: “Junior Martial Brother, who is ‘Tingting’? Is it Mu Yiting?”

Liu Shuqin immediately became alert, looking around, wondering if Lin Nuo had brought Mu Yiting along too.

I heard Mu Yiting comes from a good background, so it’s normal for her to come to the Lin family estate.

Lin Nuo: “…”

How would I know who Tingting is? And how did you come up with me calling Mu Yiting Tingting?

Really gross.

Lin Nuo: “No, I mean stop, like the character ‘停,’ understood?”

Liu Shuqin: “Alright then, I thought you were…”

Lin Nuo: “What would I be? Finish your sentence to prove I’m not thinking of anything weird.”

“Nothing at all.”

Liu Shuqin stopped talking. Whatever it was, naturally it was about male-female matters.

But Junior Martial Brother isn’t that casual of a person.

Liu Shuqin continued to massage Lin Nuo’s shoulders, and Luo Xiaoxue, unwilling to lose, quickly jumped in to massage his hands, making him feel like he was employing two high-ranking maidservants.

These maidservants must be the highest ranks in all of Puhan Daguo!

At this moment, Lin Yuan and Dai Sheng approached with some attendants and saw Lin Nuo and the others.

For them, this was undoubtedly an extremely shocking scene.

To Lin Yuan, the Luo family was unknown, but the Liu family is a prestigious noble family, and Liu Shuqin is a well-bred lady. Upon hearing she had just arrived at the Lin family, he immediately went to personally welcome her.

However, to see her giving a shoulder massage to his third son?

How does that make sense? That’s not something she should be doing at all!

As for Dai Sheng, he was even more shocked.

He didn’t care who Liu Shuqin was; he only saw the noble Princess Luo Xiaoxue actually giving a foot and hand massage to a young man named Lin Nuo.

What in the world?! Why is the esteemed princess acting like a maidservant?

Could it be that he has something on her? Is she being threatened?

Possible!

Dai Sheng, anxious, couldn’t let the princess suffer such indignities and rushed over.

“Stop, stop!”

Dai Sheng exclaimed, and Lin Nuo and the others looked over in response.

Seeing that there were quite a few people around, Liu Shuqin and Luo Xiaoxue stopped their actions.

Lin Nuo asked, “Is there something you need?”

“Why are you all doing this?” Dai Sheng asked.

“Ask them,” Lin Nuo said, directing his gaze to Liu Shuqin and Luo Xiaoxue.

Liu Shuqin replied, “Junior Martial Brother is tired; I’m just doing a little bit to help.”

Luo Xiaoxue also chimed in: “I was taken care of by Young Master Lin earlier; I’m just doing something trivial to repay his kindness.”

Both of them conveyed roughly the same idea—that it was voluntary.

Dai Sheng was momentarily speechless, thinking that perhaps with so many people around, her Highness had her reasons and couldn’t speak about it openly.

At this moment, Lin Yuan said respectfully, “Miss Liu, Miss Luo, thank you for coming to the banquet. I’ve arranged for your accommodations; please don’t mind.”

“Uncle Lin’s hospitality is much appreciated; I wouldn’t ever complain.”

Liu Shuqin said respectfully, and then looked at Lin Nuo,

“Junior Martial Brother, shall we go check out the rooms together?”

“I’m tired, I’m leaving first. I hope the rooms meet your satisfaction.”

Lin Nuo took the opportunity to sneak away swiftly, disappearing around the corner.

Liu Shuqin and Luo Xiaoxue wanted to follow, but Lin Yuan and Dai Sheng intentionally blocked them, saying they would take care of them and show them to their accommodations.

With no other choice, Liu Shuqin and Luo Xiaoxue could only follow behind.

They were soon settled in; the Lin family’s arrangements were thorough, and they stayed in a guest room fitted with everything—table and mirror, all included.

Dai Sheng found Luo Xiaoxue and asked in confusion:

“Luo Yi, why are you acting like a humble maidservant, giving Lin Nuo foot and hand massages? Do you have any dirt on him or something?”

“Absolutely not.”

Luo Xiaoxue flatly denied,

“It’s all my own will, there’s no dirt at all.”

“You have such a noble status, how can you?”

“How am I noble in front of him? He possesses real talent yet remains humble. I don’t have much ability—how can I consider myself higher than him? Staying down to earth is what’s most important. I’ve learned a lot from him; he’s the role model I look up to.”

“But I still think it’s not right.”

“I don’t need your approval; I only need his approval.” Luo Xiaoxue insisted firmly.

“But where exactly is his strength that attracted you?” Dai Sheng continued to ask in confusion.

“You will understand. The world is currently in turmoil; someone with his talents will surely be remembered in the future.”

Luo Xiaoxue sighed, thinking that this world would eventually be brought to peace by him, and she hoped that when that time came, she could help restore this nation.

He brings peace to the world, and I will govern the world—we’re a match made in heaven.

Dai Sheng didn’t understand but was curious about what Lin Nuo could do that was so earth-shattering.

…

Li Ruo’er brought the meal to Lin Nuo’s room, just like at the Xuanyun Sect. The two sat together to eat.

“Young Master, you can go eat with everyone; why do you want me to bring food to you?”

“Don’t ask—just know I want to eat with you.”

Lin Nuo casually picked up some dishes, hungry for a while, and enjoyed the meal.

Li Ruo’er was a maid, so she couldn’t share a table with guests like Lin Nuo, but she didn’t expect that Lin Nuo would specifically choose not to dine with the guests and instead eat with her.

Young Master is so nice~ I must take good care of him from now on~

Lin Nuo calmly said, “Come sleep with me tonight.”

“Oh, okay~ Huh?!”

Li Ruo’er snapped back to reality, completely shocked.