But the person standing next to him turned to look.

Caught in the act of secretly photographing, Jiang Chen remained calm and composed, put down his phone, and walked over with ease.

Fresh fish food was placed on the stone slab next to the viewing pool, freely available, as homeowners' exorbitant property fees aren't charged for nothing.

"Splash."

Jiang Chen casually grabbed a handful, tossed some into the pond, yet to his surprise, even the fish seemed to pick and choose based on who was feeding them, ignoring him completely and gathering in front of the woman whose presence was not overshadowed.

It's rare to find someone not overwhelmed by the Taoist nun's sister's good looks.

Jiang Chen, unconvinced, threw all the fish food he had, but still none of the fish played along.

He couldn't help but chuckle wryly.

It seems that being attractive isn't only advantageous in human society, but in nature as well.

Though he didn't catch the fish's attention, he did catch the attention of the person feeding them.

The woman, with a classic beauty and a flowing elegance, instinctively turned her head.

"Feeding fish here so early in the morning, what leisure you must have."

Jiang Chen initiated the conversation, looking at the viewing pool, as if unaware of the surprise in her eyes.

Pei Yunxi straightened up.

"You're doing the same."

Logically, it had been a long time since they last met, yet neither felt any excitement or agitation, much like the calm surface of the heated viewing pool.

Even after Pei Yunxi stopped feeding them, the koi in the pond still gathered around her, unwilling to leave.

"Do you come often? Do they recognize you?"

Jiang Chen asked.

"Don't you know that a fish's memory lasts only seven seconds?"

Trying to save face failed, Jiang Chen chuckled, clapped his hands: "That's a fallacy. Science has proven a fish's memory lasts longer than seven seconds."

Pei Yunxi certainly wouldn't engage him on scientific or zoological topics, turning her gaze to Tanki Liuli, smiling lightly, projecting warmth and friendliness.

It was worth noting.

She is famously aloof in the entertainment industry.

"See you next time."

Jiang Chen noticed this, felt a bit surprised, and couldn't help asking: "Do you know each other?"

Pei Yunxi glanced at him, then seemed to realize something.

"Do you know each other?"

Being repetitive.

Jiang Chen nodded immediately, "She lives at my place, so what do you think?"

Pei Yunxi was momentarily lost in thought, the unexpected third party.

"How did you meet?"

Jiang Chen asked curiously.

Pei Yunxi remained silent.

Such a coincidence.

How to explain?

Can't say they met this morning and she approached first, can we?

She's certainly not proactive by nature.

Must blame Tanki Liuli's appearance and demeanor—so rare, so unique.

Seeing her not respond, Jiang Chen then turned his gaze to the Taoist nun's sister.

"Just met."

Yes.

As straightforward as always.

"Met while exercising?"

Jiang Chen realized, couldn't help but laugh.

With Tanki Liuli's personality, she certainly wouldn't be the one to initiate socializing; it must've been Pei Yunxi, no matter how rare such behavior was.

But it's understandable.

The Taoist nun's sister is inherently unusual; anyone encountering her would break conventions.

Discovering Jiang Chen knows Tanki Liuli, Pei Yunxi's expression subtly changed, especially after hearing they live together.

She can't help but think wrongly.

Any normal person would likely think wrongly.

"How long did you talk? Didn't you discuss what you both do?"

Jiang Chen noticed the change in expression and thereby glimpsed her inner thoughts.

"Tanki Liuli, my friend, also ensures my personal safety."

"Bodyguard?"

Jiang Chen nodded, "You could say that."

Pei Yunxi was silent again; though she said nothing, she spoke volumes.

Indeed.

The Taoist nun's sister's appearance is quite deceiving, Pei Yunxi certainly isn't Li Shuru, who believes anything uncritically.

"How about demonstrating?"

Jiang Chen looked at the young Taoist nun.

He explained a thousand words without witnessing anything would be persuasive.

"It's also exercise."

Tanki Liuli watched him.

The accumulated rapport made Jiang Chen instantly grasp her thoughts.

Was she still dwelling on what didn't succeed last night?

He definitely wouldn't join forces to demonstrate; people used to hold back, leave room, but now having tried repeatedly to fight women, if leniency would still prevail, only heaven knows.

Thick-skinned doesn't mean invincible.

He's not inclined to masochism.

"Don't take it too seriously, just show us casually."

The clear refusal was still not reassuring enough; for safety's sake, Jiang Chen started to step back.

And then.

As he took two steps back, a small white shoe almost brushed past his nose, indicating its incredible height!

It whipped up a gust of wind, causing Jiang Chen to instinctively close his eyes.

Soon after, he heard "bang... thud... splash!"

A series of noises.

It was quite a commotion.

When he reopened his eyes, Jiang Chen only saw the beautiful icon of the East staring in a cute daze with her slightly parted red lips, gazing at the railing beside him.

Jiang Chen turned his head.

The stone pillar that was once intact was now missing a "top," and the missing "top" had plunged into the water, sending waves that were still surging.

Luckily, no fish were hurt, otherwise, it would have been a disgrace.

However, "no killing" seems to be a Buddhist tenet; the Daoist Sect doesn't appear to have such a rule.

Impressive.

Truly impressive.

It seems those long legs can indeed take a life.

They even managed to split a stone pillar.

If that had landed on someone's head, wouldn't the whole village be feasting immediately?

Jiang Chen couldn't help but walk closer, raising his hand to touch the broken section of the stone pillar.

It's not a shoddy product.

Solid granite.

He rubbed his fingers and glanced at the broken piece lying at the bottom of the pool, then turned around and looked down.

"Does your foot hurt?"

"..."

"..."

Pei Yunxi tightened her lips. Her previous wild thoughts vanished in an instant, and she looked at Tanki Liuli, whose appearance and temperament were beyond ordinary, with shock and awe in her eyes.

Jiang Chen's actions were undoubtedly wise.

They instantly clarified the situation and protected his image.

"Do me a favor."

Jiang Chen suddenly turned around and said to Pei Yunxi, "Notify the property management, and charge the repair costs to my account."

Generous and grand.

And responsible!

"You tell them yourself."

But she wouldn't be his mouthpiece; after glancing again at the battle-damaged railing, estimating it took quite a hit, she couldn't imagine why a girl of such appearance would be so fierce. Her interest in watching fish was certainly gone, so Pei Yunxi walked between the two of them and left.

Jiang Chen didn't stop her. Although he hadn't seen her in a long time and wanted to chat with her, there was still the Taoist nun sister next to him.

"Do you want to see a doctor? Or rub some medicine? We should have Red Flower Oil at home."

He asked again with concern.

With Pei Yunxi gone, and no outsiders around, there was no need to show off anymore.

"Can you still walk?"

"I can."

Tanki Liuli answered simply, even though Pei Yunxi had left, she displayed no difference, with no expression of pain visible on her face.

"Golden Bell Shield?"

Jiang Chen got interested, "Is there a spell? How long does it take to learn?"

Being eager to learn is one thing, but it depends on whether the other party is willing to teach.

Tanki Liuli didn't refuse him but calmly said, "Depends on your potential."

Is it real?

Jiang Chen was taken aback, puzzled, "Is there really such a skill as the Golden Bell Shield? Are you deceiving me?"

Tanki Liuli didn't say anything.

Hey!

People don't lie.

How can you doubt the Taoist nun sister?

"How do you see if there's potential?"

Jiang Chen asked with a sincere heart for learning.

"Kick it once."

Tanki Liuli gestured towards the stone pillar, as if to evaluate Jiang Chen's potential.

"With full power."

Initially, Jiang Chen was eager to give it a try, but upon hearing her addition, he immediately dismissed the thought.

He didn't know how she did it; it must be the way she used force and the difference in where her foot contacted the railing, but undoubtedly, he didn't have this ability. Let alone kicking, even if he slammed it, the counterforce alone would be enough for him to suffer.

"Haven't had breakfast yet? Let's go back."

Jiang Chen rationally gave up.

Tanki Liuli didn't insist and followed him, walking towards the villa.

"Do you only know women?"

A voice suddenly came from beside him.

Jiang Chen stopped in his tracks, wanting to laugh but couldn't.

Indeed.

Everyone she's seen seems to be women.

And not only that.

I've even beaten her.

Jiang Chen almost instinctively joked, but fortunately, the words got caught in his throat just in time.

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