Since ancient times, the movements of handsome men and beautiful women have drawn people's attention. When two stunning young women face off over a charming young man, and when one of them is in tears, the scene becomes even more captivating.
At this moment in the Silvis Royal Hotel, almost all the guests and staff in the lobby had stopped what they were doing to watch this dramatic display of deep emotion.
"Nana, it's my fault. I made you sad."
Seeing Hu Liena's tears fall like pearls, Zhou Chen's eyes also shone with tender tears.
He stepped forward and embraced Hu Liena tightly, gently patting her back and repeatedly apologizing.
Feeling Zhou Chen's warm and firm embrace, Hu Liena cried even harder.
She clung to Zhou Chen as if trying to meld her body into his, pouring her six years of longing into his heart.
Finally, after soaking the front of Zhou Chen's shirt, Hu Liena's tears subsided.
She sniffled slightly, speaking in an almost inaudible voice, "Zhou Chen, I've missed you so much for six years. I've been so worried about you, afraid you'd be hunted down, afraid I'd never see you again."
"How could that happen?"
Zhou Chen gently stroked her golden hair, softly saying, "I promised you that one day I would rule the world and grant you a view as beautiful as a painting!"
"I believe you."
Hu Liena rested her face against Zhou Chen's chest, gradually calming down.
For some reason, she instinctively believed everything Zhou Chen said.
Seeing Hu Liena's emotions stabilize, Zhou Chen gently released her, keeping an arm around her waist.
He wiped the tears from her face and whispered, "There are too many people here; let's discuss everything later, okay?"
With these words, Hu Liena suddenly realized that she had been so emotional that she hadn't noticed everyone in the lobby watching them intently.
Her face turned red with embarrassment, and she awkwardly shifted her gaze around.
During her gaze's wanderings, Hu Liena once again noticed Zhu Zhuqing, who had a frosty expression.
Throughout Zhou Chen and Hu Liena's embrace, Zhu Zhuqing had remained silent.
Though she was tempted to lash out at the vixen before her, she restrained herself.
Such was the upbringing of a noble family.
Zhu Zhuqing understood that if she argued or fought with Hu Liena in public, it would draw ridicule and possibly cause Zhou Chen to resent and distance himself from her.
She didn't want to anger Zhou Chen, which would only give the vixen before her a chance.
Since that night when Zhou Chen gave her the Shadow God King's bloodline, she knew that there was someone who loved her above all else.
She wasn't about to let go of such a man.
So, she silently watched them express their feelings, maintaining a facade of generosity and intelligence.
Now that Hu Liena finally turned her attention to her, Zhu Zhuqing gracefully said, "I'm Zhu Zhuqing, and you are?"
"Hu Liena."
Hu Liena looked at Zhu Zhuqing in surprise, not expecting the girl before her to open the conversation so peacefully and amicably.
She had been ready for a verbal spar with this black-dressed girl.
After hesitating for a moment, Hu Liena decided to be straightforward.
Looking at Zhu Zhuqing, she spoke softly, "Six years ago, Zhou Chen and I went through life and death together. Back then, we vowed to be together forever. So..."
"Sorry."
Zhu Zhuqing unexpectedly smiled and said, "Six years ago, Zhou Chen was only six years old. Promises made at that age are just child's play and don't count."
"No, I..."
Hu Liena's heart flared with anger, about to retort, when Zhou Chen, observing the situation, quickly interjected, "Liena, Zhuqing, let's get a room to talk. There are too many people here..."
Hearing this, Zhu Zhuqing nodded first.
Having witnessed the political struggles in the Duke's mansion and the Star Luo royal harem from a young age, she knew well that at times like this, one must give the man face.
Hu Liena hesitated for a moment before quietly saying, "I have a room. Follow me upstairs."
With that, Hu Liena turned to lead the way, with Zhou Chen and Zhu Zhuqing following behind.
The crowd, expecting a spectacle, was left in an uproar.
What was going on?
What should have been a heated confrontation had suddenly turned into harmonious coexistence?
What did this young man have besides good looks that could captivate two stunning women?
The men present couldn't help but feel envious...
Top floor, Emperor Suite.
Hu Liena led Zhou Chen and Zhu Zhuqing into the lavishly decorated suite, filled with golden decorations and large windows. Suddenly, a female soul master bearing the Spirit Hall emblem appeared in the room.
The female soul master respectfully bowed her head and softly asked, "Your Highness, is there anything you need?"
"Leave," Hu Liena said curtly.
"Yes."
The soul master replied, and seven soul rings appeared around her. Her fifth black soul ring glowed briefly, and in the next moment, she vanished from the room.
Clearly, this female Soul Saint was Hu Liena's assigned protector from the Spirit Hall.
Zhou Chen remained unfazed by this, while Zhu Zhuqing raised an eyebrow.
The Spirit Hall emblem, a Soul Saint-level bodyguard... it all indicated that this vixen's identity was not simple.
"Please, sit."
Hu Liena gestured to the dark sofas in the living room and sat down herself.
Once they were all seated, Zhu Zhuqing spoke first, "You're from the Spirit Hall?"
"To be precise, I'm the Holy Maiden of the Spirit Hall, the next Pope," Hu Liena replied softly.
"So what?"
Already a level 79 Soul Saint, Zhu Zhuqing was unafraid. She coldly declared, "Don't think you can make me leave!"
"You misunderstand. I have no intention of driving you away, because I don't want Zhou Chen to be sad. I'm satisfied just seeing him safe and sound."
Hu Liena smiled enchantingly and then softly continued, "Sister Zhuqing, you must know that in this world, nearly every powerful man or great noble has more than one woman."
"The emperors of Heaven Dou and Star Luo Empires, the kings and dukes of various kingdoms and duchies, which of them don't have dozens, if not hundreds, of concubines?"
"Even the elders and bishops of our Spirit Hall often have many wives and concubines."
"The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's leader, Thunder Douluo Yu Yuanzhen, is over a hundred years old and has fathered more than eighty sons. You don't think he had just one wife, do you? Unless he married a sow."
With a slight smile, Hu Liena gently said, "Sister Zhuqing, all I want is to... share Zhou Chen's love with you."
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