The Peerless Beauty Stuck With Me

"Yun Xi, if you put it that way, things become really awkward," Tang Rao muttered, not sure what Yun Xi was really thinking, but she just wouldn't agree no matter what, leaving him quite helpless.

"It's you who feels awkward, not me, I feel great," Yun Xi grinned, finding Tang Rao's expression amusing.

"Alright then." Tang Rao shrugged, his mood slightly down.

He didn't know how to pursue Yun Xi anymore, it seemed like nothing worked.

She definitely had a fondness for him, but just wouldn't give in, which was really frustrating.

Yun Xi tilted her head and glanced at Tang Rao, then suddenly leaned forward swiftly, tiptoeing and giving Tang Rao a quick peck on his face before pulling away.

"My way of saying thank you," Yun Xi said with her hands behind her back, her cheeks slightly flushed.

Tang Rao, touching his cheek, looked somewhat flustered.

"Oh my, Yun Xi just kissed me on her own, does that mean…"

"Xiao Xi, I knew you love me. In this beautiful night, let's... go to a hotel!" Tang Rao exclaimed excitedly.

Yun Xi, following Tang Rao's oft-cited enthusiasm, kicked him away with a firm foot.

"You idiot, can't you think of something serious!"

Just like Tang Rao didn't understand why Yun Xi kept refusing, Yun Xi didn't understand why Tang Rao always thought about going to hotels, as if he had some deep grudge or resentment with it, constantly on his mind.

"If not, then not, why are you snapping at me... Come with me." Tang Rao once again ran to Yun Xi's side and grabbed her hand.

Yun Xi didn't resist him holding her hand, she eventually wanted to let this guy feel some of her feelings.

"Where to? I'm telling you, I've already eaten dinner, I'm not hungry." Yun Xi said, thinking that Tang Rao might be planning to take her out for a meal.

So cliché, today is my birthday, could you think of something more creative for a date?

"Oh, that's too bad then. I arranged a starry sky feast. It cost a lot of effort and Spirit Stones. Since you don't want to eat, let's forget about it," Tang Rao shrugged.

"Starry sky feast? What's that?" Yun Xi couldn't help but ask.

"A dining experience that could tantalize the tastebuds across the Nine Realms and the Seventy-two Domains, cooked by starry sky-rated chefs, totaling sixteen dishes. Only the gods of the starry sky can enjoy it. If it wasn't for my strong connections, it wouldn't have been possible," Tang Rao explained.

"Tasting a feast, what are we waiting for!" Yun Xi gulped, her mouth watering at Tang Rao's description.

"Didn't you say you were already full?"

"I said I'm not going for plain old meals. Tasting a feast, that's art, what do you know," Yun Xi retorted.

Tang Rao: "…"

Indeed, when women start making excuses, they can be quite something.

Tang Rao didn't bicker with Yun Xi; the starry sky feast was indeed only accessible to the top tycoons of the Nine Realms and Seventy-two Domains.

Because the ingredients needed were too rare, and getting a starry sky-rated chef was definitely not an easy task.

But this time Tang Rao didn't pay for the starry sky feast, it was an extra gift from Giant Merchant Star.

After all, moving thousands of stars had cost him tens of millions of spirit stones. Giving a starry sky feast seemed quite reasonable.

Tang Rao arranged the starry sky feast between Blue Star and the Moon.

In the chilly space, under a small Barrier, there was a square table that looked shimmering and exquisitely beautiful. Chairs made of the clearest crystals were placed on either side of the table.

Nearby, a white-haired elder with an ethereal presence stood calmly, neither servile nor overbearing.

"Mr. Tang Rao, I am Shi Buer." Upon seeing Tang Rao, the elder bowed slightly.

"Mr. Shi Buer, thank you for your hard work." Tang Rao chuckled lightly, then took out a bottle of wine from his Space Ring and handed it to Shi Buer. "I've heard Mr. Shi Buer is quite the wine aficionado, try this."

Shi Buer's eyes slightly lit up, then immediately opened the bottle.

The aroma of wine filled the air.

This was a bottle of aged Heavenly Destiny, which he had previously managed to get from Han Wanli.

"Wow, this wine is strange!" Shi Buer hurriedly poured a little into the bottle cap, then gulped it down.

Shi Buer closed his eyes, and a few seconds later, suddenly opened them.

"The ingredients are mixed and messy, but the taste of this wine is simply incredible!" Shi Buer's eyes were shining.

Speaking of wine, he had tasted wines from most places in the Ninety Domains, but none were like this.

"Mr. Shi Buer, this thing is good, isn't it?" Tang Rao said with a smile.

"It's more than good!" Shi Buer was somewhat excited.

"Also, try this, Mr. Shi Buer, it's a little trinket to kill time." Tang Rao then handed over a pack of cigarettes.

What they call a perfect match of tobacco and alcohol, having wine without cigarettes is just boring.

Excited, Shi Buer tore open the pack, took out a cigarette, and was about to stuff it into his mouth.

"Mr. Shi Buer, this is not edible." Tang Rao quickly stopped Shi Buer, then pulled out a cigarette, took out a lighter, lit it, took a deep inhale, held it in for a moment, then slowly exhaled, creating a swirling cloud of smoke.

Shi Buer blinked, then mimicked Tang Rao, lighting a cigarette.

The smoke entered his lungs, and Shi Buer's eyes bulged out.

The exhaling process was a bit choking, but Shi Buer didn't care about that; he took several more puffs, gradually smoothing out.

"What... what is this?" After just one cigarette, Shi Buer had already fallen for it.

Feeling that slightly spicy and expanding sensation, it was a strangely comforting feeling.

"Cigarettes." Tang Rao said as he pulled out two large packs, directly giving them to Shi Buer.

Shi Buer immediately beamed with joy, feeling lucky to receive such fine items at the starry sky banquet, recognizing Tang Rao as one of the most impressive people he respected—so energetic.

"Ha ha ha, Mr. Tang Rao, please take your seat first, don't miss out on the main event," Shi Buer said grinningly.

"Okay." Tang Rao nodded and took a seat with Yun Xi.

There were sixteen dishes in total, each making Yun Xi feel immensely amazed.

The stimulation to her taste buds was something she had never experienced before.

Of course, it was also because she had not tried these cooking methods before; they were completely different from those on Blue Star.

"Mr. Tang Rao, Ms. Yun Xi, are you satisfied?" After the last dish was served, Shi Buer asked.

"It's been a long time since I've eaten this well, perfect." Tang Rao said smilingly.

"It's delicious, thank you Mr. Shi Buer," Yun Xi said. "But..."

Hearing Yun Xi say but, Tang Rao immediately wanted to stop her, Young Madam, ah, chefs of starry sky caliber hate when people say but...

"But, the dishes from the Blue Star are actually quite good too." Yun Xi said, then stood up, "Mr. Shi Buer, may I borrow your cooking utensils?"

As Yun Xi ran over, Tang Rao couldn't stop her in time.

Shi Buer seeing Yun Xi messing with his cooking utensils, his expression turned somewhat unpleasant. For a chef, kitchen tools are absolutely off-limits to others.