373: Chapter 373 I Know, You Did It on Purpose 373: Chapter 373 I Know, You Did It on Purpose Why exactly would Huangfu Qingyun want to befriend him was worth contemplating for Tangyu.
With Huangfu Qingyun’s status, Tangyu shouldn’t count much in his eyes, right?
When something unusual happens, there must be a reason behind it.
Tangyu wasn’t familiar with Huangfu Qingyun, but he knew that this man was definitely not simple.
Could anyone who ranked among the Five Young Masters of Donglin be ordinary?
Whatever these people did was never without motive; there was always a purpose.
Tangyu definitely did not want to naively walk into someone else’s trap and be utilized by others.
At least for now, Tangyu hadn’t developed much affection for Huangfu Jingyun.
However, Tangyu was never one to worry unnecessarily.
He always preferred to tackle problems as they came.
Future matters would be dealt with in the future.
“You stepped on my foot,” Huangfu Jing’s voice suddenly sounded in Tangyu’s ears.
Tangyu then returned to his senses, no wonder he had felt like he stepped on something soft.
His face flushed as he immediately apologized, “I’m sorry, did I not hurt you?”
“What do you think?
With your weight, how could it not hurt?” Huangfu Jing replied, though she hadn’t cried out in pain despite being stepped on.
“Uh, sorry about that,” Tangyu apologized again.
Huangfu Jing said nothing more.
The two of them were dancing slowly, one teaching, the other learning, which indeed made many onlookers envious.
“Does Huangfu Qingyun like you?” Tangyu suddenly asked.
Huangfu Jing glanced at Tangyu and replied, “Yes.”
Hearing Huangfu Jing admit it, Tangyu felt a strange sensation, but Huangfu Jing quickly added, “He likes me, not loves.
A lot of people like me, just like my fans.”
“Uh, that kind of liking, then I like you too,” Tangyu said, then after thinking added, “What’s the relationship between you and Huangfu Qingyun then?
I always feel there’s something more between you two.
If only listening to names, you guys sound like siblings.”
Huangfu Jing chuckled lightly and said, “Actually, if you must know, I and Huangfu Jing could be considered relatives.
Actually, my grandfather and Huangfu Qingyun’s grandfather were first cousins, so speaking of it, it’s like shared great grandfathers, I guess.
We are the sixth generation of the Huangfu family.”
“I see, no wonder,” Tangyu finally understood.
The Huangfu family was indeed deeply rooted.
The Huangfu family of Donglin City was one of the four major families, and the Huangfu family in the Capital City also held significant influence, being one of several major family powers.
If these two branches came together, probably no other family in the entire Huaxia Country could rival them, could they?
“Ah!” An exclamation slipped from Huangfu Jing.
Tangyu suddenly withdrew his gaze, instantly feeling a force pulling him downward.
It turned out that his foot was entangled with Huangfu Jing’s, causing her to lose balance and fall backward as she retreated.
In a panic, Tangyu pulled hard, forcefully pulling Huangfu Jing back.
Perhaps Tangyu did not gauge the force correctly, pulling too fiercely, and Huangfu Jing suddenly lunged towards him, resulting in their lips meeting in mid-air.
The contact stunned them both as if they had been struck by lightning, frozen in place.
Huangfu Jing’s eyes widened, her body stiffened.
So fragrant, so soft, so sweet.
Tangyu couldn’t help but lightly move his lips.
This action made Huangfu Jing react like she was electrocuted, forcefully pushing Tangyu away.
The sudden burst of strength was indeed great, causing Tangyu to also let go of Huangfu Jing.
The surrounding crowd, all stopped dancing, and all eyes were incredulously fixated on them.
Glances filled with jealousy, envy, and resentment were directed at Tangyu.
“Hehe, Tangyu, you are too wild,” Su Yaoji chuckled mischievously on the side.
Tangyu, with a somewhat embarrassed look, said to the composed Huangfu Jing, “I didn’t mean to.”
Huangfu Jing looked at Tangyu and said, “I know, you did it on purpose.”
“…I really didn’t mean to, and I definitely didn’t do it on purpose,” Tangyu asserted with a flushed face.
Although it was unintentional, the feeling just now was quite pleasing.
If such a good opportunity arose again, Tangyu could only say that he would risk getting struck by lightning to experience it once more.
“Alright, just kidding,” Huangfu Jing said.
Although she didn’t blame Tangyu, having her first kiss disappear so unexpectedly left a peculiar feeling inside her.
A woman’s first time meant a lot to her.
Obviously, after such an incident, continuing to dance was unlikely.
Tangyu would have liked to, but Huangfu Jing clearly had lost the mood for it.
From a distance, Huangfu Qingyun, watching this scene, also frowned slightly, a hard-to-detect look flashing in his eyes.
“Hehe, Huangfu Jing, don’t be deceived by Tangyu’s appearance.
He’s a little pervert; it might have been deliberate just now,” Su Yaoji stirred trouble, eager to see chaos unfold.
Huangfu Jing also looked towards Tangyu.
Tangyu shot an irritated glance at Su Yaoji and immediately explained, “I really am very pure and honest.”
“Perverts never admit they are perverts.
You don’t need to explain—explaining is just covering up, and covering up is making excuses.
I saw clearly; you did that on purpose just now.
So, now that you’ve taken such a big advantage, you’re going to take responsibility, right?” Su Yaoji said.
Tangyu wanted to pounce on Su Yaoji and give her a piece of his mind.
At this point, she was still causing trouble for him, insisting on labeling him a pervert.
Didn’t she know he was all about the pure-hearted path?
“It seems I was really deceived by his appearance,” Huangfu Jing said.
“Exactly, you should have slapped him and kicked him just now.
That would have been satisfying.
But now, you should make him take responsibility,” Su Yaoji said.
“Fine, I’ll take responsibility,” Tangyu said.
“No need,” Huangfu Jing said.
“I really will take responsibility, I’m serious,” Tangyu said, let me take responsibility, give me a chance, be my girlfriend.
“Really, no need, I’m serious too,” Huangfu Jing said.
“Hehe, you two are really casual about this, being so polite about it.
Seems like we need to make rice into cooked rice to settle this, huh?” Su Yaoji couldn’t help but laugh at this.
“…”
“Brother Tangyu, Miss Huangfu, Miss Su, I hope I haven’t disturbed your pleasure,” Rao Yuanzhi approached, smiling gracefully.
“How could that be?
I’ve long heard of the great Divine Needle Rao, and I’m fortunate to meet you today,” Huangfu Jing replied politely.
Rao Yuanzhi smiled and said, “Miss Huangfu is too kind.
I am just a man of empty fame, not worth mentioning.
It is you, Miss Huangfu, who is truly a well-known superstar in Huaxia Country, dazzling in the limelight.
I could only see your celestial beauty on television, but seeing you today, you are indeed more heavenly than on TV.”
“Alright, let’s stop exchanging these pleasantries, it sounds so cheesy,” Su Yaoji said in a rather casual manner.
“Hehe, Miss Su is really amusing,” Rao Yuanzhi said, then looked toward Tangyu and said, “Brother Tangyu, do you have a moment to chat?”
Tangyu nodded, “Sure.”
“Then you guys chat, I’ll go hang out with the beautiful Su,” Huangfu Jing said immediately, and the two women left hand in hand.
Tangyu and Rao Yuanzhi moved to a quiet corner and stopped, Tangyu looked at Rao Yuanzhi and asked, “What’s up?”
Rao Yuanzhi shook his head and said, “I mentioned this matter to my father thinking he would also be furious and would definitely act.
But instead, my father scolded me and forbade me from meddling in any affairs of the Yin Medical Sect.”
“Oh,” Tangyu’s eyes narrowed slightly.
It seemed that using the power of the Holy Doctor Sect was impossible; they would not get involved with the affairs of the Yin Medical Sect, which Tangyu had somewhat expected.
However, upon encountering Rao Yuanzhi, Tangyu thought it was still worth a try; being rejected wouldn’t result in any loss.
“People have their own aspirations.
Your father made that decision for a reason,” Tangyu said.
Rao Yuanzhi said, “Thank you, Brother Tangyu, for understanding.
However, my father’s decision is his own, and I won’t defy him, but I will walk my own path.
Although I don’t know much about the Yin Medical Sect, I have heard some incidents regarding them.
Thirty years ago, the medical world was almost destroyed by the Yin Medical Sect.
They practiced Extreme Yin medicine, used the world’s rarest poisons, didn’t follow the righteous path, and instead harmed the common people.
Such actions are indeed despicable, which is why I have decided to personally investigate the Yin Medical Sect alongside you, Brother Tangyu.
My Holy Doctor training since childhood has imbued me with righteousness, and I cannot stand aside in such situations.”
Tangyu was slightly startled and looked at Rao Yuanzhi with a mix of surprise and new-found respect.
He was going against his father’s wishes to get involved in this matter.
Tangyu was quite impressed and appreciative of this.
“Brother Yuanzhi, since your father disagrees, you really don’t need to get involved in this mess.
Plus, if the Yin Medical Sect really reemerges, it will surely bring about a major catastrophe.
You can imagine how difficult and dangerous it is going to be.
I appreciate your kindness and respect your character,” Tangyu said.
Rao Yuanzhi shook his head and said, “Every man has a responsibility regarding the rise and fall of the world, let alone an issue that could affect the prosperity of the medical world.
My Holy Doctor Sect, due to being plundered by the Yin Medical Sect thirty years ago, has fallen to such a state.
I remember how powerful and glorious my sect was, the absolute leader of the world’s medical paths.
But now, how many people still remember our Holy Doctor Sect?
As a disciple, I dare not boast, but I still possess righteousness, passion, and fearlessness in my heart.
I’ve always despised the Yin Medical Sect, and this matter is not just about you, Tangyu, it’s about everyone.
It’s just that not many are willing to stand up.
Others may fear to act, but I, Rao Yuanzhi, dare to do it.
Brother Tangyu, I truly admire you, and you have the courage to face the Yin Medical Sect alone.
Just by this bravery alone, you’re worth my loyalty.
So, please, if you still consider me a friend, let me join your team to eliminate the Yin Medical Sect.
Whatever you need me to do, just ask.”
Tangyu was also shocked, a smile quickly spread across his face as he looked at Rao Yuanzhi, feeling like he had found a true comrade.
It’s easy for many to remain detached when it doesn’t involve them.
‘Every man has a responsibility regarding the rise and fall of the world’—it’s easy to say, but how many can actually do it?
Knowing the tiger is in the mountain, yet marching towards the mountain—how many have such courage?
Tangyu firmly slapped Rao Yuanzhi’s shoulder, “For that statement alone, I consider you a brother for life.”