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Chapter 3: A Hairpin and Umbrella as a Symbol of Love and a Happy Marriage

"Sister, is this person really your savior?"

Xiao Qing chattered excitedly.

My sister has been cultivating for 1,800 years. After repaying her debt of gratitude, she will achieve perfect merit.

Although she didn't really want her sister to marry a mortal, she didn't stop her.

Compared to the long lifespan of demons, mortals' lifespan is no more than a hundred years, making them merely fleeting visitors.

Moreover, the person in front of me has a handsome face and a gentle personality, so he should be considered a good match.

Let's just consider it a little diversion in our long demon life.

Bai Suzhen looked at the hairpin in her hand, and Xu Xian's face echoed in her mind.

With a slight incantation, he could see through his past and present lives.

She nodded with a smile and said, "This man is the cowherd who once saved my life."

"That's fine, it's better than some old man or some rude burly man... Sister, he's leaving, I'll try to find a way to keep him here."

As she spoke, Xiaoqing made hand seals and muttered incantations.

Before long, a strong wind arose, and fine raindrops began to fall.

The light drizzle turned into a downpour.

"Please slow down, boatman!"

The two women lifted their skirts and jogged a few steps to the side of the boat. Under the pretext of seeking shelter from the rain, they forced their way inside.

Bai Suzhen looked up at Xu Xian, who was slightly flustered due to shyness, and her face also turned slightly red.

She has cultivated for a thousand years and has been in human form for hundreds of years, but she has indeed never experienced love or romance.

What is love like in the mortal world?

Is it really as tender and poignant as it is in traditional novels?

The person in front of me is my savior, and I should repay him.

Judging from his appearance and personality, I don't dislike him at all.

Should we, as Xiaoqing suggested, treat this as a brief experience, simply to achieve our goal?

Bai Suzhen was somewhat flustered, but on the surface she remained calm.

She gave a slight curtsy and said, "Young Master."

Every movement and sway was graceful and elegant, displaying the demeanor of a well-bred lady.

When Xu Xian saw Bai Qing enter, he immediately blushed.

He cupped his hands in a gesture of respect and stammered, "It's improper for a man and a woman to be alone in a room. I'd better go to the bow of the boat."

As he spoke, he stepped out of the small awning, holding an umbrella, and went to the bow of the boat.

Seeing his expression, the boatman laughed and said, "Young man, you're so shy."

"Ahhh, ahhh~"

"The West Lake is beautiful in March, the spring rain is like wine, and the willows are like smoke."

Hearing the familiar song, Xu Xian was truly stunned.

Well, the boatman started singing the background music.

He thought to himself that it was the boatman's chant.

It not only allows you to control the rhythm, but also relieves boredom.

Xiaoqing was overjoyed when she heard the singing.

She was naturally a lively person and, wanting to bring Xu and Bai together, immediately sang in response.

"Those destined to meet will find each other even from a thousand miles away."

The boatman said, "Those who are destined to be apart can't hold hands even when they're face to face."

"It takes ten years of cultivation to share a boat ride."

"A hundred years of cultivation brings us to share this pillow in sleep."

……

The two sang in harmony, creating quite a lively scene.

Until the song "Together until old age" was finished.

Xu Xian felt a moment of disorientation, and the world before him seemed to become more and more real.

Bai Suzhen's heart fluttered, and her breathing became slightly rapid.

Xiaoqing naturally sensed her sister's unusual behavior and immediately invited Xu Xian into the awning.

Xu Xian declined for a while, but finally entered the boat and sat down with Bai Suzhen, looking at each other.

The two glanced at each other, then simultaneously looked away, yet seemed unable to resist continuing to gaze at each other.

In a short while, both of them blushed and their hearts were pounding.

Xiaoqing felt it was about time, so she guided the two to introduce themselves.

As the dark clouds in the sky gradually dispersed, the small boat reached the shore in Qiantang County.

The three disembarked, and Xu Xian counted down three, two, one.

Sure enough, another heavy rain came.

Xu Xian gave his oil-paper umbrella to Bai Suzhen and said he would definitely come to retrieve it.

"I will not see you off any further."

"Please wait, my lord."

They then went home, which will not be discussed further.

Bai Suzhen and Qing returned home, and Bai Suzhen stared at the oil-paper umbrella in her hand, contemplating human emotions.

Xiaoqing took a sip of tea and teased, "Sister, Master Xu said he 'will definitely come to marry you,' will you be willing then?"

Bai Suzhen casually replied, "Why wouldn't I want to? If he wants it, just give it to him... Oh dear, what are you saying!"

"Hehe, sis, you're getting emotional~"

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Xu Xian had no umbrella and got soaked to the bone in the heavy rain.

When she got home, her sister was both angry and heartbroken.

"You silly child, how old are you and still so clumsy? How could you lose your umbrella?"

Xu Xian took the towel, wiped his face, and replied with a smile, "This umbrella is for your future sister-in-law~ If your older sister isn't happy about it, I'll go and give her a good scolding right away!"

"What?!"

The older sister was stunned, and her eyes immediately welled up with tears: "Quick, tell me about that woman."

Xu Xian told his sister Bai Suzhen's name and background in detail, and added at the end, "Sister, you said I..."

"Of course we're going to get the umbrella! We'll go tomorrow! I'll prepare a gift for you; don't be shy..."

The older sister was in a hurry, but Xu Xian took a sip of tea and said, "No, I wanted to ask how many children we should have after we get married?"

"Pfft, cough cough cough!"

My sister choked on her tea, her face turned red, and she almost couldn't breathe.

Xu Xian was startled and quickly patted his sister's back gently.

"Don't tease me, and don't be so reckless. You must follow the rules when you get to the Bai residence..."

"Yes, yes, yes, sister is right."

Xu Jiaorong scolded Xu Xian and then asked, "When did you meet Miss Bai? Honestly, you didn't tell me about such an important matter!"

Xu Xian immediately adopted a well-behaved demeanor.

He gave his sister a few perfunctory words and then went to take a shower and rest.

The next day, just as dawn was breaking, his sister woke Xu Xian up.

Xu Xian struggled to climb out, and washed up and ate with a sense of resentment.

The older sister pointed to the pile of colorful gift boxes beside her and introduced them one by one.

"These are cosmetics, the others are little accessories that girls like, and some are..."

"I heard it! I heard it with both ears!"

"You little rascal!"

After finishing his porridge, Xu Xian casually picked out two gifts and asked, "Brother-in-law, are you still worried about the lost treasury silver?"

"Yes, sigh, I haven't seen him for the past two days, I wonder how he is. Alright, don't delay, go quickly."

"Yes, yes, yes!"

Xu Xian accepted the gift and headed straight for the Bai residence in Shuangcha Hutong.

Xu Xian stepped into the mansion and, after being teased and questioned by Xiaoqing, expressed that he was lovesick.

Whenever I close my eyes, all I see is Bai Suzhen's face.

Such a perfect answer left Xiaoqing speechless.

Xu Xian entered the inner hall and met Bai Suzhen.

Bai Suzhen bit her lip and returned the umbrella to Xu Xian.

Xu Xian took the umbrella, and their fingertips touched.

Bai Suzhen felt a flutter in her heart, and suddenly felt a little breathless. She shyly looked away.

She also felt that Xu Xian might not stay here for long, and it would be a pity not to see him now.

She then looked up at Xu Xian.

She was flustered like a young girl, which was quite amusing.

Xu Xian took the umbrella and, recalling the plot, began chatting with Bai Suzhen.

It was supposed to be a chat, but it was actually a question-and-answer session between the two of them.

There were also long periods of silence interspersed throughout.

The little green cat outside the door stamped its feet anxiously, "I'm so angry! Xu Xian, you go home right now and prepare the betrothal gifts. I'll match your horoscopes!"

Xiaoqing is such a great wingman!

I will grant you perfect merit at that time!

Xu Xian secretly thanked Xiaoqing, then took his leave.

When I got home and explained it to my sister, she almost fainted.

She took Xu Xian to offer incense to her parents and then began preparations.

In ancient times, the bride and groom did not need to participate in the wedding; they only needed to wait patiently.

My sister was so busy that even my brother-in-law squeezed out a lot of time to come home and help.

A few days later, Xu Xian got married!