"I don't think Guiren is right. You are not in a relationship, are you? Could it be that you are encountering some kind of troubles? I'm ninety nine percent like sure that it's the latter."
As soon as Li Qing's words fell, the youth's knife paused in mid-air. The onion in his hand was yet to get peeled thoroughly. His clutch on the knife grew tighter. The youth opened his lips as though he was going to say something. But then, they were closed yet again, finding themselves not being able to utter a single honest word of truth.
No...he's still not ready. The youth still couldn't spill his pathetic situation to his bros yet. How was he supposed to explain them?.....that he was learning swordsmanship under the instruction of his buddy's younger brother?.....about how he was being a disciple of a master even younger than himself?
This was just damn so embarrassing and humiliating. No matter what, he still coldn't bring himself to admit it. Even to his closet bros...no.....he can't....The youth needed some more time to muster some courage to disclose his miserable situation.
Pressing his lips and finding it hard to reply to Li Qing's query, the perplexed youth attempted to change the topic.
"Um..... that.....it's because..... I.....I...
ahh...Guiren!!.....he still not finished criticizing about love, hasn't he? ....hahaha...cough ...cough..... "
With an uninterested look, Li Qing glanced at Huang Guiren before his gaze landed on the youth again, continuing his interrogation "So?..... "
Pretending as though he didn't hear him, Wang Li Jie turned to look at Huang Guiren, his back facing Li Qing. On the surface, the youth seemed all calm and relaxed as he kept on his own work. But inside, he was praying desperately....to get spared from his bro's interrogation.....
"....your cultivation should be the first priority.....not your love or crush. At such a young age, we should give our attention more on important things like practicing to be an immortal....so, Li Jie...you....
....ahhh.....Li Jie...you're trying to fool me, aren't you? I still haven't got your answer yet. Tell me. Do you have a girlfriend or not?"
Finally, the scholar Huang Guiren's speech had come to an end.....but sadly, it was with a question. The youth was yet to get away from Li Qing's interrogation. Now here comes another one.
That was exactly what it's called to be in a dilemma, isn't it? Great....now....both of his buddies' attention were fixed on his response. Wang Li Jie knew very well about how terrible his bros' curiosity was when it came to each other's confidential matters. Without getting a proper explanation, they were not the type to back down. They would keep pestering and trying to beat the truth out of him, so.....
Taking in a deep breath, Wang Li Jie's made up his mind. With a clang, Wang Li Jie put down the small knife on a chopping board. With a serious facade, he said.
"Guys, I have something important to disclose to you. "
Huang Guiren and Li Qing exchanged confused glances. Still, they remained quiet, waiting for their buddy to calm down and spill whatever little secret he was keeping.
"Guys.....to be honest, I..... I'm dating somebody right now. "
Mild surprise flashed across Li Qing's eyes. He really didn't expect it. Earlier, when Huang Guiren voiced his hunch, Li Qing only assumed it to be some nonsense.
Yeah..... there's so many pretty young misses out there, pursing and fighting for this nerd's love. Whilst being in Jianyu Sect, their friend appeared to be a five-year-old kid who knew nothing about love...as though this was some adult stuff which had nothing to do with him. Nonetheless, as soon as he got a chance to slip away from this sect which would be the territory of his father.... like going to the capital or other places with certain missions... he would turn into some playboy who casually picked up random beautiful flowers and date....but would crash their feelings in the end.
Wang Li Jie was not someone who would allow his feelings or energy waste on a single partner. If this girlfriend was not to his taste, then all he had to do was breaking up, pointing out another beauty and get a new one. For him, to get a partner was as easy as changing an attire.
What Li Qing couldn't believe was not that his friend got a new girlfriend.... but the fact that he was even letting himself depressed or sad or sometimes furious..... all because of that particular girl. He simply found it hard to believe. This didn't sound like Wang Li Jie at all.
"What?..... you seriously?..... earlier, I'm just casually saying it.... to tell the truth, even myself wasn't convinced..... Li Jie.....say it again.....you seriously dating some flower in this sect.... in this sect of your father's ?!..... "
Getting nervous, the youth gave a big nod, his nails scratching the edge of innocent cutting board down there.
"Then who is she? "
" Yeah..... I'm also curious. Who's that beauty?. Is she someone we know?.... come on.... spill it.... "
Getting impatient with his silent bro, Huang Guiren urged.
"No... you don't know her.....
And....as to who she is, I still can't tell you guys right now... she's shy... she's a pretty shy one....that she doesn't want anyone to know we're dating...even when I ask her to go for a date, she's so shy that I'm rejected again and again.... maybe later.... I'll tell you guys later. "
Spitting out dozens of lines which were no where near the truth, Wang Li Jie performed a very good act, making sure to look as depressed as possible. This youth was a natural talent when it came to acting skill. Even when he was this nervous inside, Wang Li Jie still managed to play a role. As expected of mistress Wang's son....
Huang Guiren patted the youth's shoulder as though trying to coax him. Even Li Qing seemed to get convinced by his bro's absolute nonsense. Pressing his lips, Li Qing also stayed silent...no more questions....no more looks of suspicions
....Well.....so....It's safe to say this naughty youth had finally succeeded in hiding his little master from these inquisitive buddies for now, isn't it?...