"I can't believe there are no Affection Values!" Yu Qingtan's mouth twitched.
"Mouthing 'I'm in love, I'm in love,' but probably just lusting after my body, pah~"
Yu Qingtan felt somewhat disappointed; she thought she had tried her best.
But a Charm Point score of over 400 was still not bad.
Resisting the impulse to draw a prize, Yu Qingtan closed the system panel.
She glanced through the mosquito netting at the direction where Young Master Fu was.
"Should I try to make a move to get him?"
"No, no, no, Yu Qingtan, you're supposed to be a male college student. Actively seducing a man, aren't you afraid of making other transmigrators die of laughter?"
Yu Qingtan suppressed the dangerous thought in her mind and calmed her emotions.
She decided to start cultivating.
Now that Young Master Fu had asked her to do something, he probably wouldn't harm her, and there was no need for him to take action while she was cultivating anyway.
She used the Cleansing Spell a few times as usual and then began her cultivation practice.
After one cycle, Yu Qingtan felt the effects of her cultivation were much better than before.
The concentration of Spiritual Energy in the accommodations for inner disciples was significantly higher than before.
Comfortable~
…
"Qing Tan, do you know who topped the little flower ranking last night?"
"The answer is written all over your face. It must be our Beauty Shen Wanning, right?"
"Hehe, you're not bad either, ranked third."
"Mhm, I'm quite satisfied." After all, her disadvantage was too obvious, heh, a man!
"Qing Tan, you've changed a lot lately, and I'm very happy about it!"
"People always grow."
…
"Young Master Qi, thank you for coming again!"
"Haha, I just happen to be free! I had such a pleasant chat with Miss Qingtan yesterday that a day without seeing you felt like an eternity."
"Qing Tan thanks Young Master Qi for his deep affection. Would Young Master Qi like Qing Tan to perform a dance?"
"Yes, of course. I didn't get enough of it yesterday."
Qi Hong took out 40 Spirit Stones and handed them to a servant nearby, with 10 Spirit Stones for pulling aside the bead curtain and 30 Spirit Stones for the dance performance.
"You can leave now," Qi Hong said to the servant who had drawn the bead curtain.
The servant then left the room, as there were no more charges to be made, and the guests could ask the servants to leave if they found them obtrusive.
Yu Qingtan wasn't lucky enough to perform on the stage every day; as a newcomer like her, she could probably get a slot once every seven days.
At this moment, Qingtan was performing the "Exquisite Dance" in the "office" for Qi Hong, who had come to see her again.
The "office" was also equipped with a Sound Recording Artifact, but the space was limited, and she couldn't fully demonstrate her skills, yet it was still enough to win Qi Hong's repeated cheers.
After the dance, Qingtan played "Yearning" again, as showcasing a talent as part of a 20 Spirit Stone package was the basic content.
"Young Master Qi, which talent are you proficient in?"
"Haha, this young master has some skill in Chess Skill."
"Wow, I've been learning chess recently. Could Young Master Qi possibly teach Qing Tan?"
"Certainly."
"I'll go get the chess set."
"There's no need for that. Here's a chess set from my collection, the board is made of Warm Jade and the pieces are crafted from Volcanic Flame Jade. Although they're trivial items, they can be given to Miss Qing Tan for her humble use."
"Then Qing Tan thanks Young Master Qi."
The chessboard and pieces were exceptionally exquisite, but Warm Jade and Volcanic Flame Jade were not considered Spiritual Materials, so indeed they weren't worth much in Spirit Stones.
Also, for guests' gifts, Tianxiang Pavilion didn't take a cut.
"This chess game should be played..."
…
Another six days passed, and finally, it was Yu Qingtan's turn to perform on the stage again.
This time, it was a solo performance by Qingtan herself.
Having gained some reputation in certain circles, the audience that came to watch her performance this time was more than ever before.
It was still the "Exquisite Dance," and she received 43 more golden flowers than the last time's 472.
However, after the show, the person who came to Qingtan's room took her by surprise.
She quickly got up to welcome them.
"Elder Luo, what brings you here?"
"What, I can't come?"
"Ah, no, I mean…"
"Hmph, no need to explain. I'm not a flood or a wild beast. Today I'm just a guest at Tianxiang Pavilion!"
The visitor was none other than Luo Xiang.
With a wave of his hand, Luo Xiang asked the servant who had drawn the bead curtain to leave.
As a Foundation Establishment Cultivator and a guest, he automatically became a VIP.
The performance earlier must have taken place in the VIP box; Yu Qingtan did not see it.
"Yes! Elder Luo, thank you for gracing us with your presence."
Yu Qingtan felt helpless in her heart.
"The dance was quite good. Dance it again!"
"Yes, Elder Luo!"
Yu Qingtan had no choice but to start the music again and performed the Exquisite Dance.
Luo Xiang's eyes were fixed on Yu Qingtan, giving her the feeling of being stripped bare, sending a shiver through her heart.
"Just you wait." In her heart, Yu Qingtan took note of him in her little book.
After finishing the dance, Yu Qingtan played "Yearning".
"Hmm, not bad, not bad. Come and sit."
Yu Qingtan did as she was told and sat next to him.
Then, Luo Xiang actually reached out and touched Yu Qingtan's cheek.
Moreover, Yu Qingtan found she was completely immobilized and couldn't make a sound.
In fact, there was a Surveillance Formation in place here to prevent guests from misbehaving, but as long as it wasn't too outrageous, the establishment wouldn't intervene.
"She really does look like~"
Luo Xiang's gaze was slightly dazed.
Then, seeing Yu Qingtan's somewhat terrified expression, Luo Xiang chuckled lightly and said, "I won't do anything to you, I'm not so vile."
After speaking, he let go of her.
Yu Qingtan felt that she could move again.
"Elder Luo, please conduct yourself with dignity!"
Yu Qingtan felt sick to her stomach and wanted nothing more than to cleanse her face with the Cleansing Spell ten times over.
"Heh, quite a personality! Forget it, take this Beauty Enhancement Pill as compensation for the fright you experienced."
As he spoke, Luo Xiang took out a small jade bottle from his Storage Bag.
Hearing about the Beauty Enhancement Pill, Yu Qingtan was taken aback again.
This was a Second Stage off-market elixir, priceless and always sold out as soon as it became available.
Its main effect was beautification; it could heal any damage or imperfection on the skin and also had a certain whitening effect.
"Elder Luo, this is too precious, I can't accept it."
"The things I give away can't be taken back. Open your mouth!"
Yu Qingtan's mouth opened involuntarily, and a bean-sized pill flew in and was naturally swallowed by her.
Yu Qingtan hurriedly mobilized her Spiritual Power to refine the medicine's potency.
Soon, the medicine was absorbed, and Yu Qingtan felt a slight itch on her facial skin.
"Thank you for your generous gift, Elder Luo!" Yu Qingtan could only say so.
Luo Xiang rested his chin on his hand and appraised Yu Qingtan's face, now freckle-free and a bit whiter.
"Not bad, really good!"
"So, how about it? My previous offer still stands. Do you want to come with me?"
After looking her over for a while, Luo Xiang asked again.
"Thank you for your kind offer, Elder Luo, but truly, I do not wish to leave Tianxiang Pavilion," Yu Qingtan lowered her brows, putting on a pitiful expression as she voiced her refusal.
After all, one was indebted to someone who had treated them with kindness.
"Haha, interesting!" Luo Xiang saw her reaction and laughed.
"Forget it, I can't be bothered with why you don't want to leave. This is fine too."
"Thank you for your understanding, Elder Luo!"
"Alright, I should be going. I'll pay you a visit when I have the time."
Having said that, he did not dawdle and stood up to walk towards the door.
"I respectfully see you out, Elder Luo!"
...
Not long after, Shen Wanning and Manager Su came to Yu Qingtan's place.
Seeing that Shen Wanning was unharmed, Yu Qingtan breathed a sigh of relief but still asked, "Qing Tan, are you alright? That man didn't do anything to you, did he?"
"Thank you for your concern. Elder Luo didn't do anything to me."
Yu Qingtan was somewhat touched by Shen Wanning's concern.
"No, wait, Qing Tan, your face?"
After Luo Xiang left, Yu Qingtan had cleansed her face many times with the Cleansing Spell.
"Elder Luo gave me a Beauty Enhancement Pill, so it turned out like this."
"What, a Beauty Enhancement Pill!" Shen Wanning and Manager Su were both very shocked.
Once, an ordinary quality Second Stage inferior Beauty Enhancement Pill like the one Yu Qingtan consumed had been auctioned off for the astronomical price of ten thousand Spirit Stones.
"Qing Tan, be honest, did you concede to him?"
"What nonsense!"
After briefly explaining the situation, amidst the envious gazes of both individuals, Yu Qingtan was allowed to clock off early.
Manager Su agreed to her early departure request.