Chapter 167 - What To Do if You’re the Villain and the Heroine Likes You

Meng Qingrou looked up at He Yunxiao and felt that he was different from usual today. Usually, he was either calm, trying to please her, or stern and serious. Sometimes, he could be annoying, with a mischievous glint in his eyes. Meng Qingrou had never seen He Yunxiao like this before; not only was he excited, but he also spoke very loudly in an affectionate manner, as if it were essential to buy something today. It seemed like not buying was not an option. Yet, the demand of "wanting to buy everything" was rather selfish. Meng Qingrou was a sensible girl. In reality, she knew that when she acted like this, she was being unreasonable and capricious. However, for her, the satisfaction of such capriciousness felt really good and quite addictive. Knowing you are wrong, yet choosing to go wrong with you anyway. Every time her caprice was satisfied, it felt as if she had just successfully confessed her love. She felt happy. [Meng Qingrou's favorability increased from 55 to 57] Just by seeing this increase in favorability, He Yunxiao knew that Meng Qingrou must be very happy at the moment. However, he had to tell her something that might not make her as happy. "Nanzhu, there's something I need to tell you." "What is it?" "These 'little animals,' in fact, are not for sale." Meng Qingrou was gradually stunned, her wide eyes filled with various perplexities. He Yunxiao smiled, "They are not for sale, but we can negotiate with the master. The 'little chubby dog' you bought yesterday was obtained by me purchasing three porcelain plates and adding a little silver to trade with the master." "Where is the master?" He Yunxiao pointed to a small door behind the store and said, "He's behind that door, probably working on the porcelain. Rou'er, please take me there." "Okay." Meng Qingrou agreed and then took small steps, pulling He Yunxiao forward. If there were any customers walking back and forth, she would not dare to keep walking. She had to stay in place and observe for a while, to see if that person would appear on their path, before she felt comfortable enough to continue walking with He Yunxiao. Seeing Meng Qingrou leading him around like this made He Yunxiao feel as though he was guiding a little schoolgirl across the street. Although Meng Qingrou's method was time-consuming and unnecessary, this was her first attempt at actively "shopping." He Yunxiao could have simply pulled her along, but for the long-term development of Meng Qingrou, it was better not to rush things. Let her gradually adapt to life outside the palace. One man was in a hurry, and his route was unexpected to Meng Qingrou. After looking at the pottery for a while, he left in a hurry. As he passed the road where Meng Qingrou and He Yunxiao stood, he gave her quite a fright. She skillfully shrank behind He Yunxiao, waiting for the man to leave, before peeking out and feeling relieved. He Yunxiao silently observed the whole time. Once Meng Qingrou made sure it was safe, she pulled He Yunxiao again and said, "Let's go." Seeing the alternating traits of "timid as a mouse" and "independent and strong" in Nanzhu, He Yunxiao smiled but remained silent. So, Meng Qingrou continued to pull He Yunxiao along until they passed through the small door and arrived at the back of the "Radiant New Porcelain" store. Behind the Radiant New Porcelain store was the "Back" of Beixiang Commercial Street. Just like the back of the Spring Wind Pavilion, the back of the commercial street was a residential area. The workshop of Radiant New Porcelain was among these houses. He Yunxiao directed Meng Qingrou as they arrived in front of a courtyard. He wanted to help Meng Qingrou build up some confidence, so he said, "Rou'er, you tell him that you want to see the kiln master." "Okay." After standing at the door for a while, a servant came forward and asked, "What can I do for you two?" He Yunxiao scratched Meng Qingrou's palm, and she took the courage to say, "We want to enter the kiln…" He thought she wouldn't dare to say it, but she did! He quickly covered Meng Qingrou's mouth with his free hand, embarrassedly explaining, "We want to see the kiln master. Please let him know." The servant, seeing the extraordinary attire of He Yunxiao and Meng Qingrou, didn't dare to be neglectful and immediately went to inform. Before long, a man in his mid-thirties, with hands that had not yet been cleaned, hurriedly came out. He was taken aback to see He Yunxiao and asked, "Young Master He, why have you come again?" "To be honest, I want to buy some more 'ceramic little animals.'" "Which ones would the young master like?" "I want all of them." The kiln master frowned and shook his head, "All of them... not possible. These little animals are not easy to make, so please cherish the fruits of Zho..." He Yunxiao was helpless. With the reputation of being the "number one playboy in Yinjing," the kiln master probably thought that he would not treat these porcelains with care. With Nanzhu by his side, it was not appropriate to force his influence – this would only spoil her. "I hope you can reconsider, as I'm buying them not for myself, but for my sister." "Sister?" The kiln master looked at Meng Qingrou next to He Yunxiao and, seeing her clear eyes, felt inexplicably peaceful. He even spontaneously found her to be extremely beautiful and kind, even though she was still veiled. The kiln master had always devoted himself to the art of porcelain, in his thirties and still unmarried, thinking that he was unworthy of women. Yet, after looking at He Yunxiao's "sister" for a long time, he could not help but have an affectionate feeling towards her. He even felt a tinge of jealousy towards He Yunxiao, who was holding her hand. Seeing the man's unusual expression, He Yunxiao thought to himself, Could it be that Nanzhu's "female lead aura" is at work? Even with her veil on, it seems to still be working. He promptly interrupted, "Master, my sister likes them. Can I buy all the ceramic little animals from you?" "Does the young lady like them?" Earlier, Meng Qingrou was upset to hear they were not for sale. However, seeing a turn of events, she quickly nodded and said, "Yes, Rou'er likes them." Meng Qingrou's voice sounded like a clarion call awakening the blood. Upon hearing her words, the kiln master's blood inexplicably boiled, rushing into his brain. It was as if a voice was screaming in his head, "Give them all to her!" Perhaps due to the veil, this sensation was present but not strong. After all, the kiln master was an adult and managed to remain composed despite this intense feeling. He calmly said, "If the young lady likes them, then they are all yours as a gift." Meng Qingrou quickly thanked him and added, "Rou'er doesn't want to take the kiln master's things for free. My brother will pay you." As He Yunxiao watched the kiln master's demeanor change dramatically upon seeing Nanzhu, from "not giving" to "giving them all to her," he couldn't help but think to himself, Nanzhu's "adoration aura" seems quite powerful! It's impossible to refuse her. Oh, when I was infatuated before, it wasn't because I was lecherous, but rather due to the female lead's aura. Speaking of female lead auras, it suddenly occurred to He Yunxiao that it seemed like every female lead had a special aura. Ziruo is of the "observational type," Doumeimei is of the "performer type." These two were easy to guess — Ziruo's powers of observation exceeded the ordinary, and Doumeimei's acting was so convincing that even her elder sister Ziruo couldn't notice. In that case, what kind of aura do Jiejie and Chuchu possess? Tl: Soothsayer.io