Chapter 125: It hurts a bit here!

  William didn't expect that one sentence would make Xiao Ziyin cry. He felt resentful and worried that others might think they had some unspeakable secret between them. However, with the smile unique to a popular idol still on his face, he asked softly, "What are you crying about? Who bullied you? I'll go bully them back for you."

  While speaking, he considerately took out a handkerchief from his pocket and handed it over.

  Xiao Ziyin took the handkerchief and wiped away the tears from the corner of her eyes, forcing a smile as she said: "Nothing's wrong. I just accidentally poked my eye earlier, and when you asked me, I felt a bit wronged..."

  She was too ashamed to repeat the humiliation she had just suffered, as it would only make people look down on her even more.

  That fat guy with the surname Qian, his tone of speaking to himself is like commanding others, as if he were a princess in a private room ---- he is a princess, but not in a private room.

  "Hey, you're really precious," said Ji William with a smile. "It's okay, just come in quickly. Today is Yichan's birthday, let's have fun."

  Xiao Ziyin nodded and looked at the bouquet of flowers in Ji William's hand, saying: "Why did you buy this? Roses and chrysanthemums are pretty good too."

  "It's chilly," said Ji William with a smile. He stepped aside and said respectfully, "Master Fahong, this way please."

  It wasn't until then that Xiao Ziyin saw a monk following behind Ji William. Although he was wearing a grey monk's robe, his shiny bald head and the scars on it were still quite eye-catching.

  Monks also go clubbing at night?

  "What's this?"

  "You'll know soon enough." said Gi William with a mysterious smile.

  The old monk passed by Xiaoyin's side with a single-handed salute and recited the Buddha's name: "Amitabha."

  "Monk----Master, hello." Xiao Ziyin didn't know how to respond and hastily made a bow, saying.

  The master remained calm and didn't get angry at Xiaoyin's rudeness, gazing gently at her chest and said: "Please, young lady."

  "Please, Master." Xiao Ziyin hastily stepped aside.

  He wore a black suit with a silver badge on his chest, a white starched shirt inside, and a tie at the collar. He was tall and handsome, with his hair combed back and fixed with hair gel, looking shiny and spirited.

  Known as the "Pearl" and "People's Lover", Ji Wei Liang immediately became the focus of attention in the private room as soon as he entered.

  He walked towards Princess Qiuyi with a warm and handsome smile on his face, holding a tray of star-shaped pastries.

  "It's cold, happy birthday." He handed over the big bouquet of daisies and said with a smile: "Do you remember? When we were kids, I took you to play at the flower market. You said you wanted to buy flowers. I asked what kind of flowers you liked, and you said you liked daisies the most. I asked why you liked daisies, and you said because there's a song that goes like this: 'Twinkle, twinkle, little star, how I wonder what you are.' You said daisies are just like the stars in the sky... do you remember?"

  "I remember." Akane's eyes widened in surprise as she stared at Katsuragi, unable to believe that he still remembered something from so long ago.

  "What? Don't you like it now?" asked Lady Wilhelmina with a smile.

  "I like it." Qiuyi Han said hastily.

  "Why don't you take the flowers then?" Ji William's eyes were filled with adoration as he looked at the sweet-faced Qiuyi Han, saying: "Is it because you think the gift that Brother William gave is too cheap?"

  "There is no nothing." Qiu Yi Han hastily hugged the handful of starry sky in his arms.

  William's mouth slightly curved upwards, mischievous yet extremely likable. The darling of the masses, indeed has the capital to be proud of.

  "If I just gave you a handful of stars, it would be too little. Even if you didn't mind, Autumn Uncle, Zhang Auntie and Grandma would all scold me for being stingy."

  He pulled out a quaint wooden box from his suit pocket, and just by taking it out, people could smell the refreshing scent of wood.

  Xie Minghu, Xiao Ziyin and others all gathered around, wanting to see what kind of gift Ji William would use to conquer the autumn family's young lady.

  Even Hua Fenghua Ming and others looked over with a curious face, waiting for Ji William to reveal the mystery himself.

  The difference between a master of love and an expert in love lies mainly in some details.

  Being able to remember a girl's childhood phrase and turning it into a gift for her many years later is already considered a master of romance.

  Things have come to this point, and the master of the emotional arena may open the box himself, revealing the mystery to the surrounding audience.

  A master would not do it this way.

  Miss William handed the box to Qiuyi Han with both hands and said, "This is the second gift for you, open it yourself and take a look."

  He handed the initiative to the girl, and he also transferred the gaze of expectation and curiosity from all the people around him to the girl. He wanted to make the girl feel that she was unique and highly respected.

  She is different from others. She can open this box and reveal the truth to everyone present.

  More importantly, she was the first person to feel that surprise.

  Autumn's chill, where has she experienced such a scene before? Her pretty face is flushed red, her head is dizzy and confused, and she doesn't know what to say or do.

  "It's cold. Open it." Lady William urged again.

  "Open open open!" The onlookers followed with cheers.

  Autumn's chill makes small hands tremble, and delicate nose wings appear with fine sweat beads.

  She carefully took over the wooden box and gently opened it.

  "Ah----"

  Onlookers all let out cries of surprise.

  Jade stone.

  A heart-shaped pendant lay quietly in the box, its white color as pure and translucent as a baby's skin.

  Pure color, elegant texture. Like chestnut and wax, warm and smooth.

  Everyone present was a connoisseur, and based on the quality, craftsmanship, and appearance of this jade, its value was immeasurable.

  "A beauty wears jade." Ji William was very pleased with everyone's "ah", and smiled, saying: "We Yihan is the standard little beauty. Moreover, white can set off your skin ----- Can I help you put it on?"

  "Ah?" Xia Yiran's small mouth opened slightly, and she was very surprised at Ji William's proposal.

  Lady William took out the top-grade white jade from the box held by Qiuyi, unfastened the clasp and said: "Put it on and let everyone see. Let them see if my taste is still good."

  Without waiting for her to refuse, he walked behind her and with an extremely solemn and serious attitude, hung the white jade pendant around her neck as white as snow. Then, he helped fasten the clasp of the chain from behind.

  "Wow, it's really beautiful. Ji Shao has a good eye for things."

  "It's so blissful and cold. If someone gave me a piece of white jade like this, I'd immediately agree to marry him-----"

  "A beautiful woman matches a beautiful jade, complementing each other perfectly. It seems that Xiǎo Jiě has really put her heart into this."

  The sound of praise is endless. Even the flawless gentleman Hua Ming couldn't help but admit that this kid was really good at picking up girls, slightly better than himself.

  If I were a woman, I would definitely choose this kind of man.

  The atmosphere had reached a boiling point, and just as Autumn Cold's anger was about to reach its peak, Ji William suddenly announced in a loud voice that he still had a third gift to give to Autumn Cold.

  He invited the monk who made people feel quite inexplicable to come over, smiling at Qiuyi Han and saying: "Master Fahong is a virtuous high monk, I specially invited him from Puye Temple ----- I came so late because I was accompanying Master just back from Puning."

  "I heard from my grandma that Yichan was seriously ill when he was young, and it was grandma who went to Puye Temple to pray for Bodhisattva's blessing, so Yichan recovered quickly. So, every year, grandma goes to Puye Temple to repay her vow."

  "It is said that jade has spiritual energy. I think, on Yichan's birthday, please ask Master Fahong to recite the 'Earth Store Bodhisattva Sutra' and the 'Medicine Buddha Sutra', and on-site consecrate the white jade worn by Yichan, to dispel disasters and prolong his life, drive away evil obstacles. From then on, Yichan will be free from illness and disaster, happy until old age."

  "Amitabha Buddha." Master Fahong recited the Buddha's name. "As a poor monk, I'm old and didn't want to travel by boat or cart. But Ji Shi Zhu repeatedly invited me, and the master was moved by his sincerity. So he agreed to come with him, fulfilling this karmic connection. Even now, walking into this sea of wine and forest of meat, facing others' malicious words and glances, I have no regrets."

  Monks do not speak deceitfully.

  It means that monks won't deceive people. However, when monks do deceive people, even ghosts and gods will believe them, let alone ordinary people?

  Upon hearing Dharma's words, Kiyohime's image shone brightly once more.

  "I will first recite the Medicine Master Sutra for this female patron to eliminate her illness and pray for peace." said Dharma Master Fa Hong. Then he closed his eyes, murmuring to himself. "Thus have I heard: At one time, the Bhagavan was traveling through various lands, arrived at Vaishali city, and stayed beneath the tree of musical sounds. He was accompanied by a great assembly of eight thousand bhikshus, thirty-six thousand bodhisattva-mahasattvas, as well as kings, ministers, brahmins, laymen, dragons, and other beings from the eight divisions, an immeasurable multitude, who respectfully surrounded him to hear the Dharma..."

  Everyone was solemn, and the atmosphere in the private room was quite quiet. Compared to the lively noise of the surrounding private rooms, this side was quietly eerie.

  After Master Fa Hong finished reciting the "Earth Store Bodhisattva Sutra", the scene became lively again.

  "I'm going out for a bit." Tang Zhong stood up and said to Hua Ming beside him.

  "I'll go with you." Liang Tao also stood up and wanted to leave.

  Hua Ming grabbed Liang Tao's arm and said to Tang Chong: "Go. The bathroom is to the left."

  Tang Chong walked through the middle of the box when he was surrounded by a crowd of people, and Qiu Yihan happened to look over.

  The eyes of two people met, and at first there was a brief stiffness and coldness.

  Then, Tang Chong nodded at her with a smile and walked away with big strides.

  When her line of sight was blocked and her body was misplaced, when the package door opened and closed again, when Tang Zhong's back disappeared completely, Qiu Yi Han suddenly turned pale with a painful expression.

  "What's wrong, Icy?" Ji William noticed the change in Autumn Icy's complexion and asked with concern.

  "I don't know." Autumn's cold tears flowed out. She pointed to her chest and said, "It hurts a bit here."

  (PS: Thanks for the reward from Tianya brother. By the way, if you can handle your girlfriend, can't you also handle her father?)