Yuchi: "..."

Hahaha, unable to hold back his laughter, he also explained:

"I can tell you're following the storyline step by step. There's really no need for that. After all, a story is just a story, and we can't use what's in a story as a reference. Often, strictly following a story leads to laughable results."

"Besides, I know your mother asked you to accompany me around. I have a good relationship with your mother, so I understand she wants to host me well."

"So I'm quite sorry this happened, but as I mentioned, even though we've just met and haven't known each other for long, let's not have any barriers between us. I won't harm you, and you certainly won't harm me."

To be honest, Yuchi's emotional intelligence is indeed off the charts. Earlier, he was unsure how to start, but after what just happened, the situation changed instantly. After going through such embarrassment, there's little else that would cause the two to feel awkward.

"Naturally, after this, just guide me around Cuncha City."

"And this time I've come to Cuncha City purely to unwind. I won't stay long, so as the old saying goes, since I'm here, I should explore the city, or else I'm just wasting the travel expenses unnecessarily, which feels quite wasteful and petty."

Bu Tingyue nodded seriously. Just as Yuchi said, she felt much more relaxed now. After being so embarrassed earlier, these simple things didn't bother her anymore. Otherwise, she'd be too petty!

So, what places can we visit in Cuncha City?

She thought for a moment: "Let's check out the auction house. They have quite a few good items this time, some powerful treasures are reportedly for public sale."

Yuchi hesitated.

The auction house... Given what happened at the Wanjian Manor before, he really isn't keen on auction houses. After all, if there are truly valuable items, they are likely passed privately to the auction head as a favor, rather than going on auction.

Washing money in silver is another matter.

Moreover, auction houses are inherently places of conflict. With his past experience of reading countless tales from a previous life, Yuchi doesn't quite fancy auction houses. If he were alone, he'd consider observing discreetly, as he has never visited an auction house despite being in this world for a long time.

But with Bu Tingyue by his side, it's better to skip it. Young idlers often abound in auction houses; to wade into a mess only to complain about flies would be a lowly pursuit.

Given the choice, Yuchi decisively avoided this potential conflict. As a mere mortal, an ordinary man like himself shouldn't venture to such places.

Having thought this through, Yuchi smiled and said:

"Are there other places? After all, auction houses exist in other cities too. If I came all the way here to Cuncha City just for an auction, people would laugh at me."

Indeed... Bu Tingyue nodded slightly, following Yuchi on the road's edge calmly. After passing two inns and a teahouse, she suggested: "I'll take you for some pastries. I know a very famous pastry shop in Cuncha City, one of the largest stores here."

Yuchi hesitated again.

He simply wanted to stroll around with Bu Tingyue, aiming to visit quieter spots, avoiding crowded and complicated places, which are troublesome.

Thinking of potential complications ahead, such a place would attract men who might jeer at him for being with a lovely young woman. Many would scrutinize his identity; if Bu Huoran were indiscreet and mentioned he's from Xufu Town, it would cause a minor hassle.

So, let's skip it.

Yuchi smiled again and said: "Let's do this, Tingyue, wherever it's quiet, let's head there."

Bu Tingyue raised her guard: "Going to quiet places? Isn't it unusual for a young lad to take a girl somewhere secluded on their first outing?"

What now.

A wilderness survival plan?

Yuchi clearly understood Bu Tingyue's little suspicious thoughts, but he didn't have such ideas at all, so he directly explained:

"I come from Xufu Town, which is quite small and its residents tend to show timidity when visiting a big city. Moreover, my identity is peculiar; now, as a mere nobody visiting your Celestial Craft Workshop, even though we're friends, it may look like I'm trying to ingratiate myself."