"Alright, what's there to be unconvinced about? I've made peace with it. Our second brother is quite the beast. You see, his martial arts skills are top-notch, he's handsome, ladies swoon over him, and there's no shortage of cash in his little stash..." Du Xin gestured with a finger and spoke casually.

"That's why! He's a beast, let's not compete with him!"

"Exactly, exactly, he's a beast, we won't compete..." The two echoed.

Tao Yiju, the famous teahouse in Liuhai.

The indoor hall has redwood Eight Immortals tables, tea tables with square stools, marble round tables, antique-style palace lanterns on the ceiling, wall lamps embedded in the walls, and paintings hanging. Large windows around are adorned with light yellow curtains, with elegant Yixing tea sets on the tables. The teahouse is surrounded by a clear pool, a winding long bridge, offering scenic views all around.

This kind of setting offers a taste of antiquity amid the bustle of urban life, which Luo Chao really enjoys.

The three sat around a small tea table, watching a young girl, about sixteen or seventeen, skillfully heating cups and brewing tea. Soon, three small cups of pre-rain Longjing were served in front of them. Luo Chao picked one up, downed it in one gulp, and showed a satisfied expression: "Not bad, not bad. Good tea, good tea. Only too little." He set the cup down, sincerely praising, "Senior, you picked a great spot!"

"A cow eating peonies..." Luo Chao's gulping style directly earned a big eye roll from Qin Feifei, who gently sipped from her cup, savoring the tea's aroma on her tongue.

Seeing her like this, Luo Chao knew he had embarrassed himself showily. He was skilled in matters of life and death, not idle pursuits like tea tasting, which he never had the mood or time to study. Still, he didn't like being looked down on by a beauty, "What do you know? Drinking tea is just like drinking alcohol; you don't control how I drink it, as long as I can taste it."

"Stubborn as a mule," Tang Yan laughed softly, "My cousin is an expert in tea culture, and here you are acting all grand like showing off your prowess to Guan Gong."

"What?" Luo Chao widened his eyes, gestured between the two, "You're cousins? I had no idea."

"There are lots of things you don't know," Qin Feifei chuckled, "We've grown up together since we were little."

"Ah! So the senior is the sister-in-law! Nice to meet you, nice to meet you," he said while attempting to stand up for a historic handshake.

"Oh, sit down," Tang Yan blushingly pulled him back into his seat, feeling speechless at Luo Chao's mannerless chatter. Why couldn't he speak properly?

Qin Feifei also showed a hint of pink on her face, having only heard her cousin's tales, now seeing Luo Chao's antics for the first time. As expected, hearing about him doesn't compare to meeting, and meeting surpasses hearing. Capturing the essence of shamelessness.

"Let's talk business, cousin. Don't let this guy mess things up." Tang Yan reminded.

"Alright." Qin Feifei gathered herself, resuming her mature demeanor, "Luo Chao, I'm hoping you'll help me by being my shield for a day."

"What?" Luo Chao was startled by her request, "A shield? According to my understanding, that means a fake boyfriend! You're not planning to make me your boyfriend for a day, are you?"

It's a deal. When you encounter such a matter in novels, it's surely not a good thing. And since she said to be her shield, it's unquestionably some troublesome matter, better not to get involved.

"Well, my little Yanyan is strict."

"Are you a man or not? How can't you do it? Don't worry; your little Yanyan recommended you to me, I wasn't going to ask you otherwise." Qin Feifei noted his discreet refusal, feeling slightly peeved. What's this? I'm asking you to be my fake boyfriend. I'm the one losing here, and you're unwilling.

On hearing this, Luo Chao was thunderstruck, gaping at Tang Yan.

"You gave her the idea?"

"Mm!" Tang Yan nodded lightly, a blush coloring her face, realizing she hadn't handled the matter nicely. Yet, worried someone else might exploit her cousin, she thought better have Luo Chao help.

Well, his girlfriend indeed sold him out. It's truly an oddity, offering one's husband to be someone else's boyfriend, such deep sisterly affection!

"Do you agree or not? If not, I'll find someone else. The birthday party is tonight, no time left." Qin Feifei impatiently retaliated, seeing him hem and haw as if facing loss, irking her further.

Tang Yan pulled at Luo Chao's sleeve, "Sweetie, could you please help out?"

"Ahem~~ I didn't say I wouldn't agree," Luo Chao rubbed his nose, initially hesitant out of concern for Tang Yan's feelings. Now, since his wife herself broached the matter, there's no issue.

It's not a big deal; he refuses to believe any trouble could obstruct him.

"Hmph. Why not be direct from the start instead of dithering? What did Yanyan see in you!" Qin Feifei huffed, still slightly annoyed.

Luo Chao chuckled wryly, this woman had quite the quick-changing face. At school, she sang his praises, rare in heaven, nonexistent on earth. Now, speaks dismissively. Indeed, never offend women, Luo Chao grasped this notion even more.

"What exactly do you want me to do, give me some details, so I can prepare a little." Luo Chao offered, not daring to offend Qin Feifei, his wife's family member as well.

"Nothing much!" Tang Yan explained, "It's just there's this annoying guy persistently pursuing my cousin. My cousin only came to Liuhai to avoid him, who now plans to confess his love and propose at her birthday. With no way out, she claimed to have a boyfriend, but he won't believe, so..."

"Oh! Got it, but why doesn't the senior have a boyfriend yet? Being so beautiful and captivating." Luo Chao understood the cause but wondered.

"High standards!" Tang Yan laughed gently.

On hearing, Qin Feifei flicked her hair, revealing her almost flawless face: "Of course, a woman should treat herself well. It's better to wait for someone to share your heart and spend a lifetime with than to waste youth on just anyone."

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