Chapter 487 - 253: A True Bro Would Become a Woman for His Bro...
He Kongyue quickly came to his senses, breaking away from You Su’s embrace and said sternly:
"You Su, don’t forget you’re a woman now! No woman hugs a man like this!"
You Su suddenly realized, withdrawing his hands with a sheepish expression, then slightly bowed and said in a high-pitched voice:
"Then let Mr. He embrace me..."
Listening to You Su’s deliberately feminine voice, He Kongyue actually found it somewhat convincing and couldn’t help but widen his eyes.
But of course, she wouldn’t hug You Su like this. The Concealing Magical Artifact granted by the people from Divine Mountain was difficult even for Void Realm Venerable to see through, unless she actively canceled it. However, it merely altered perceptions; the actual tactile sensation couldn’t be changed.
She dressed conservatively every day to expose as little skin as possible. She often wore a corset underneath, due to the habit of chest-binding from a young age, making her actually slightly endowed...
But even though she’s flat-chested, it’s still something to be mindful of, alright!
"Meeting the parents for the first time, how can you be so huggy? Such behavior is scandalous!"
At this moment, He Kongyue seemed like an old-fashioned stern man.
"Follow me inside."
You Su cleared his throat and gracefully walked through the gate.
He wasn’t new to pretending to be a woman; he didn’t mind too much and even recalled his experience with Miss Xueruo when they dressed as women to infiltrate the young lord’s mansion at the Jade Ring Pool. He couldn’t believe that a skill thought useless for a lifetime could be useful now, making him miss her even more.
He Kongyue stared in shock at his own bold steps and then at You Su’s graceful posture.
Are you kidding, mate? You’ve actually been a woman before?
"Keep it subtle! How come you’re walking sassier than my family’s maid!"
He Kongyue couldn’t bear to look, unable to tell who was the real woman between him and You Su...
The two hadn’t walked into the courtyard for long when the door creaked open.
He Mingpei stood beside the doorway with a kindly smile on his face, seemingly having been waiting for the two.
"Miss You, please come in, I’ve prepared fine tea."
"Thank you, Mr. He."
You Su smiled elegantly.
Upon entering the room, the heavy scent of herbs was the first thing sensed; this senile old man likely spent all his time with medicines.
Once the three sat down, He Kongyue kindly filled tea for the two.
He Mingpei’s gaze darted between his son and You Su, nodding in satisfaction repeatedly, his smile never fading.
"Dad..."
He Kongyue furrowed his brow, softly reminding him.
Only then did He Mingpei retract his somewhat intrusive gaze and began with small talk:
"Is this Miss You’s first visit to the He Family?"
"In response to Mr. He, this is the third time."
"Already the third time?"
He Mingpei didn’t seem overly surprised. He was well aware of how many times You Su had come over, precisely because You Su consistently gained access to Yue’Er’s study, which was normally off-limits to outsiders, that he took particular notice of him.
"Yue’Er, really, three times before bringing Miss You to meet me. Do you think that I’m half buried in the ground now, unfit to be seen?"
He Kongyue felt a bit awkward: "You’re being too harsh, Dad..."
"It’s not like that, Mr. He. Actually, Mr. He has mentioned it, but I’m rather timid, hence didn’t dare to meet you. Today, I’ve made up my mind and mustered the courage to visit." You Su helped He Kongyue explain.
He Mingpei nodded contentedly; aside from mistaking You Su for a woman, he truly resembled a senile elder.
"I’m just teasing him, no blame intended. By the way, the surname of Miss You is rare; may I know your birthplace?"
"I am from Chuyun City."
"Chuyun City?" He Mingpei’s expression froze as if recalling where such an obscure place was. "Is that the city surrounded by mountains on three sides, enshrouded with mist?"
"That’s correct, it’s precisely Chuyun City."
"Then surely Miss You is great at eating spicy food?" A gleam crossed He Mingpei’s eyes.
With the heavy dampness in Chuyun City, everyone loved spicy food to dispel moisture, and You Su was naturally among them.
"It’s somewhat acceptable." You Su replied modestly, despite his confusion.
"Spicy isn’t good, it’s too fiery; sour is good, liking sour keeps sickness away." He Mingpei earnestly advised.
He Kongyue raised a sharp brow, not understanding why this was being discussed at all; sour son and spicy girl talk had emerged?
"Dad! Let people eat what they like. Why are you concerned?"
He Mingpei laughed heartily, "Yue’Er made a good point. Best if you eat both spicy and sour, isn’t that delightful?"
You Su tugged at his lips: "Thank you, Mr. He, for the guidance. I’m not picky."
"That’s excellent!" He Mingpei was satisfied with You Su’s behavior, "May I know how old Miss You is this year?"
"Eighteen years old," You Su answered truthfully.
"Oh my, Yue’Er is nearly thirty years older than you." He Mingpei exclaimed, "Make sure not to despise him."
He Kongyue’s face darkened, so irritated he couldn’t speak.
Such a foolish father, why discuss age? Among cultivators, ages tend to be lengthy, and such differences in age hardly matter!
The crucial point is like-mindedness and having great conversations!
"Certainly not, Mr. He is at the prime of his youth, the most popular gentleman in Henggao City. Whereas I’m just a wild girl from a small place; it’s rather a matter of Mr. He not finding me contemptible."
"Would he dare?!"
He Mingpei suddenly hammered the table, shaking the superb tea table made of red blood wood thrice, then kindly asked with a smile:
"Are Miss You’s parents cultivators? What’s their level of cultivation?"
"Dad, are you going to inquire about the entire family?" He Kongyue rolled his eyes.
"Am I not looking out for you?!" He Mingpei’s veins bulged in exasperation, "You’re keen on the older-generation courting the younger ones, without considering that you might be older than her parents even? Without thorough understanding, how can we discuss marriage?"