The situation is actually quite simple.

Yu Yao just wanted to find Bu Tingyue, to go to her room, but the Shopkeeper was definitely going to prevent that, because Bu Tingyue had just instructed that she didn't want to be disturbed during a small reunion with her brother. They hadn't seen each other for so many years, both were family, so naturally, they would have a lot to talk about.

Yu Yao frowned and said to the door:

"What are you afraid of? Is it Tingyue who told you to stop me from going in? How could a girl as broad-minded as her do something like that?"

"Besides, Tingyue and I are friends, we have so many friends between us, our friendship is one that has been through life and death together. If she knew I was here, she would definitely let me in; how could she let her friend stand outside and wait? Otherwise, is she still a part of the Celestial Craft Workshop?"

"So don't try to persuade me to leave. I just happened to find out Tingyue was here, so I came over to see if it was my friend, Bu Tingyue!"

Yu Yao kept on calling her "Tingyue" and referring to her as "friend," which made the Shopkeeper tear up... What could he do? On the one hand, Tingyue was part of the Celestial Craft Workshop, not to mention Yuchi, but itself was already a big deal; Bu Tingyue was the recognized Miss of the Celestial Craft Workshop in Cuncha City. Offending Bu Tingyue was definitely going against the whole Celestial Craft Workshop!

On the other hand, Yu Yao was the most famous Miss of the tea house in Cuncha City. In terms of pure renown in Cuncha City, Yu Yao's is definitely greater than Bu Tingyue's. She was also a lady of high status in Cuncha City, pursued by many.

And he was merely a shopkeeper of an inn, what could he do?

Quite difficult.

While the Shopkeeper was wiping his tears, the little room's door opened, and there appeared Bu Tingyue. The Shopkeeper was stunned for a moment, then saw Bu Tingyue's trembling eyebrows: "Oh, I wondered who was talking outside. Isn't this my dear sister Yu Yao!"

Shopkeeper: Ahhh, what a gritted-teeth sound!

Yu Yao giggled and said to the Shopkeeper:

"See, I told you, Tingyue and I really have a close relationship. I said, I just saw Tingyue coming in, and here she is, opening the door for me to come in. So, please, go back to your busy inn work!"

With that, Yu Yao casually walked into the room, forcing Bu Tingyue to step aside, even wanting to whip the girl.

Shopkeeper: I saw nothing; I'm just a simple Shopkeeper; I saw nothing, indeed.

He hurriedly left, already praying for Yuchi in his heart. 𝘧𝑟𝑒𝑒𝘸𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝓁.𝘤𝘰𝓂

Being stuck between two girls with intense chemistry could have terrifying consequences, and just a slight misstep could cause the atmosphere to explode instantly.

The door slowly closed.

Inside the room, Yuchi stood up with a smile, bowed slightly to the entering Yu Yao, and said, "Hello, I'm Yuchi, Tingyue's brother. Nice to meet you, please take care of me."

After saying this, he took a good look at the other person. Hmm… Opinions aside, her looks don't lose to Bu Tingyue's but in a different style, with a slightly petite look. The person indeed seemed to be a child from a wealthy family, possessing an air of poise; after all, what problem can't be solved with money?

Still pretty handsome; didn't expect Bu Tingyue's brother to be such a dashing man, so don't blame me, Tingyue, hehe...

Thinking this in her heart, her body came to stand in front of Yuchi, just two steps away. Her small knees slightly bent, she lowered her petite body, lightly placed her hands on her sides, and performed a perfect bow with a silver bell-like voice: "Brother Yuchi, hello, I've heard so much about you; meeting you today, you truly are as handsome and polite as they say."

Why did she get so close to Yuchi? The reason was simple. Two steps away was a thoughtful distance; approach a step, and they'd be in touching range. From two steps, he would look down on her, and maybe catch a glimpse through the collar, making the face look nice.

Just like taking selfies.

"Scheming girl!" Bu Tingyue gritted her teeth in secret.

Yuchi suddenly felt something was wrong. He had guessed he might be targeted by someone because of Bu Tingyue's beauty, but he guessed wrong, it wasn't men targeting him, it was women! It's because of Bu Tingyue and Yu Yao's conflict.

He was just a pretext, about to be used as a pawn in a personal battle.

And while Yuchi was still pondering how to slip away, Yu Yao took the lead, "Brother Yuchi, you just arrived at Cuncha City. You may have heard some rumors from Tingyue about conflicts between us, but it's not that complicated."

"It's just that back when Tingyue and I went out for dinner, she took a fancy to a young man, but the guy wasn't interested, thought she was ugly, and came over to chat with me. But I still directly rejected him, didn't steal her love."

"So firstly, Brother Yuchi, you should wait for Tingyue a bit more and not be in a rush, as she's not the best-looking, needs heavier makeup."

"Secondly, since I didn't steal the guy from her last time, this time seeing Brother Yuchi, Tingyue definitely won't do the same to me!"

Yuchi: "..."

He glanced left at Bu Tingyue, seeing her dark face, then right at Yu Yao with her playful and cute look. Back and forth, he couldn't understand it. Checking his memories, all thoughts about the two were empty, non-existent.

He awkwardly etched, "She's just my sister," "She didn't steal love," slightly tilting his head, seriously looking around with a graceful smile that said, "I'm a good person." Yuchi couldn't keep calm, seeing something in the girls' eyes after wielding his inquisition for a time.

Both girls' eyes had two words written on them.

"Cannibal!"

"They want to eat me alive!"