The Peerless Beauty Stuck With Me

"Yes, that's the place. Soon the sun will grow brighter, a sign of the falling auspicious star."

Wen Jinjin's words to Tang Rao were absolutely true, and many others who didn't know the inside story also suddenly understood because of what she said.

"I don't know what this falling auspicious star looks like. I've never seen it. But they want me to leave as soon as they arrive, and I'm still in the competition. I can't leave before it's over."

The men changed their expressions upon hearing that, aware that Wen Jinjin was the man's partner, they wouldn't dare provoke him even with multiple lives.

"Whoever dares to make you leave, I'll take their lives."

As Wen Jinjin glared in anger, Wen Guifu arrived.

"Who upset my precious granddaughter?"

With Wen Guifu's appearance, the entire room's atmosphere changed.

The falling of the auspicious star is a tradition in the Ice and Snow World, occurring once every century. However, the star may not remain in the world; if it fails to choose a master, it will return to its original place.

This is also why Wen Guifu needed to be present.

He couldn't afford to lose the auspicious star.

"Great-grandfather, these people looked down on Tang Rao and wanted him to leave."

Wen Jinjin, who was fierce just moments ago, became docile as soon as Wen Guifu arrived, making Wen Guifu feel a deep affection.

"Make Tang Rao leave?"

Wen Guifu thought he was hearing a great joke. Among everyone present, even he, Wen Guifu, couldn't make Tang Rao leave. So what were these people worth?

"Yes, they want to seize this place and make Tang Rao leave. Not to mention Tang Rao's respect for great-grandfather, just considering our relationship, you must stand up for Tang Rao."

A gust of wind came, and the three who had spoken were nowhere to be seen.

Tang Rao couldn't believe they dared to escape in front of Wen Guifu—the only plausible reason was that Wen Guifu had dealt with them.

"Thank you, great-grandfather."

Wen Jinjin sweetly clung to Wen Guifu's arm, acting coy around him, a relationship enviable to everyone.

So now, who would dare to provoke Tang Rao?

"As the great-grandfather, I must handle my granddaughter's affairs well."

Wen Guifu's pampering of Wen Jinjin was famous in the Ice and Snow World; it was only after seeing it for themselves that people realized the extent of his indulgence.

"Look, the sky is brightening. The more visible and outstanding the spot one stands, the easier they are selected. The auspicious star must choose me; it must choose me."

Only then did Tang Rao realize that people surrounded the entire inn, with powerful figures quietly awaiting the outcome.

The area was packed with people; not an empty spot remained.

"Is the star choosing randomly or predetermined, just a formality? Such a grand display makes it seem real."

Tang Rao was unfamiliar with the rules, thinking the star's choice had been predetermined, and those ignorant to this were merely accompanying the Crown Prince to study.

"Your words are inappropriate. The star selects randomly, relying on fate, not something my great-grandfather and I can decide."

She did wish it was up to her, to let the star pick Tang Rao directly, but unfortunately, while she had authority, she needed a bit more skill.

"Look, the auspicious star is coming!"

Tang Rao was still talking to Wen Jinjin when the legendary star appeared, and he missed the chance to stand at the window.

It wasn't his fate; he was destined to be unrelated to the star.

"Tang Rao, you're completely uninterested in the star? With so many people waiting for it, a red-eye opportunity, you really don't want it?"

If Wen Jinjin had the chance, she would definitely strive for it too.

"As long as you're here, I'll leave it be. Let them have it. It's much better for us to nibble on some oil-roasted goose."

Inside the Space Ring, finding some food is effortless.

Tang Rao handed Wen Jinjin a big leg, with the most meat and the most flavorful skin.

"What is this? It looks delicious."

Wen Jinjin enjoyed the goose leg thoroughly, and to her, the auspicious star meant nothing at all.

"Oil-roasted goose, a specialty from our place."

Tang Rao and Wen Jinjin were savoring their food, unaware of the events outside. When he turned around, everyone around, except Wen Guifu, had collapsed.

"What the heck happened?"

Tang Rao was so startled he dropped the leg he was holding.

"Earlier, the star knocked down everyone at the window."

Speaking of knocking down, it was just a small move.

"Why knock them down?"

As soon as Tang Rao finished speaking, Wen Guifu's expression turned odd.

A little creature jumped onto Tang Rao's shoulder. After a short stay, it leapt onto the goose leg, starting to eat the meat from Tang Rao's hand.

"Munch munch."

"Munch munch."

The little creature was transparent with golden shimmer around it. Seeing the tasty snack in Tang Rao's hand, it completely forgot about choosing a master.

"Little thing, get away. This is mine, don't think you can snatch it from me."

After taking a bite, the little creature got cocky. The more Tang Rao refused to share, the more stubborn it became, eager to snatch the whole goose leg.

"Delicious, munch."

The little creature wouldn't leave, consuming all the meat from Tang Rao's hand, even licking away the oils. It didn't stop there; it even spat saliva on Tang Rao's face.

Can he even tolerate this?

"Get lost, you little nuisance."

Little Jixing clung onto Tang Rao, having never encountered someone as adorable as Tang Rao.

Knowing the auspicious star was there, others would be thrilled, but no one behaved like Tang Rao, avoiding the star like it was some ragged ghost.

It just liked real people like him; had it been someone else, it wouldn't have chosen them.

"No way."

The star opened a small cut on itself, releasing shimmering liquid, which it dripped onto Tang Rao's forehead before disappearing.

"Hey, where did that little thing go?"

Tang Rao looked around but couldn't find a trace of the little creature.

"Tang Rao? Great-grandfather, great-grandfather, the star has chosen Tang Rao."

Wen Jinjin almost jumped with joy.

Chosen by what star? That little creature ate my goose leg and then disappeared. It tricked me, right?

"Yes, never thought after so long, you're the one we've been waiting for all these years."

Wen Guifu sighed deeply; he had once said that Tang Rao was not an ordinary being, destined to soar high someday.

"Me? You mean that little creature truly chose me?"

Tang Rao was still dazed, having already given up pursuit of the little thing, and yet it had actively come to him, selecting Tang Rao as its new master.

"Silly master, munch munch."

The little creature appeared in Tang Rao's mind, its words audible only to him, unheard by others.

It was the first time Tang Rao heard the little creature speak; the magical sensation was brand new to him.

"You chose me, not just because of my oil-roasted goose?"

He couldn't believe the little creature picked him simply because he was handsome.