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Su Yan led Bibi Dong and her group toward the massive mansion that Porcupinefish Douluo had prepared for them. The place was truly huge, and Qian Renxue had already arrived ahead of time. However, the Little Angel couldn't help but sigh mentally as she began counting the people present.
Zhu Zhuqing, Ning Rongrong, Xiao Wu, Dugu Yan, Ye Lingling, Ah Yin, Bibi Dong, and herself were already here! Those were just the confirmed ones. Then she thought about Ling Yuan, Liu Erlong, Tang Yuehua, Zhu Zhuyun, Jiang Nannan, Tang Ya, the Three-Eyed Golden Lion, and Bai Chenxiang who would arrive soon. Add Shui Bing'er, Shui Yue'er, Huo Wu, Gu Yuena, Zi Ji, and Bi Ji who were coming in the next few days, and Qian Renxue really started to worry if Su Yan would die young from exhaustion.
At this moment, Su Yan looked at the grand building and said with deep emotion, "After wandering outside for so long, I guess this counts as having a home now. Back in Saint Spirit Village, I only dared to dream about a house this big!"
He was genuinely moved. Living off a wealthy woman really saved a man decades of hard work.
Bibi Dong looked at Su Yan with soft, affectionate eyes and said, "Later on, I'll build an even bigger and more beautiful house for you in Spirit City."
Seeing her mother acting so hopelessly in love, Qian Renxue felt completely speechless. She turned away and said, "You guys take a look around, I'm going back first."
Ning Rongrong and the other girls were stunned. They quickly grabbed Qian Renxue's arms and shouted, "Sister Xiao Xue, we haven't even eaten yet. Let's have dinner together! Don't leave yet!"
Liu Erlong chimed in, "That's right, Grandniece! Just ignore that old woman's love-struck brain and pretend she doesn't exist."
Hearing how Liu Erlong addressed her, Qian Renxue's eyes widened in shock. Is this woman really taking advantage of my family hierarchy right now?
Ning Rongrong and the others were equally confused. We call Qian Renxue 'Sister', and you call her 'Grandniece'? That means you're taking advantage of us too!
Dugu Yan stepped forward to break the awkward mood and suggested, "Since there are so many of us here today, why don't we take a group photo together?"
"A group photo? How do we take that?"
"Come on, everyone stand in two rows!" Dugu Yan commanded cheerfully. "Su Yan, you hold the Little Golden Lion and stand right in the middle!"
Dugu Yan uploaded an Image: Group photo of Su Yan and the group.
Wang Dong: Wow, that's a lot of people!
Xiao Xiao is the Cutest: Brother Su Yan, I really want to go find you guys too!
Sea Maiden Douluo: High Priestess, can I quit being the City Lord of Sea Woman City right now?
Ma Xiaotao: Rewards, I'm begging you! Can someone please lend me a reward?
Huo Wu: It looks so lively over there. I've decided not to sleep tonight and keep traveling so I can reach Heaven Dou City tomorrow!
Shui Yue'er: Should we wait for everyone to arrive before doing a big Group Chat gathering?
Call Me Her Majesty the Empress: Will there be delicious food at the gathering?
Red Dust Dream Dream Dream: Her Majesty the Empress is doing so well, she's actually standing right in the middle of the group!
Bai Chenxiang: Little Princess, where are you guys right now? I'm about to enter Heaven Dou City.
Ning Rongrong: Head towards the Crown Prince's Mansion in the city center. Yanzi and I are going out to meet you right now!
Meanwhile, in the timeline of Douluo 2 at Shrek Academy.
Xiao Xiao couldn't sit still after looking at the group photo. She pulled Wang Dong outside into the courtyard and said, "Wang Dong, why don't we go play with them too? Look how many people are there, it looks so lively!"
Wang Dong complained weakly, "You only have two teleportation rewards left. If we go over there, how will we get back?"
Xiao Xiao's large eyes rolled around as she smiled mischievously. "How about I just go by myself then?"
Wang Dong's face instantly darkened. You little traitor! As expected, you're always thinking about running off to have fun by yourself!
Seeing her friend's expression, Xiao Xiao giggled and said, "Aiya! I was just joking with you. We're the best of sisters, so how could I ever leave you behind?"
"That's more like it!" Wang Dong muttered. She thought for a moment before suggesting, "If you want things to be lively, we can call Sister Xiao Tao, Zhang Lexuan, and Ling Luochen. We can all have dinner and hang out together tonight."
Xiao Xiao's eyes lit up with excitement. "That's a great idea! We can host our own Group Chat gathering!"
Xiao Xiao is the Cutest: Sister Xiao Tao, Eldest Senior Sister, and Senior Sister Luochen, let me invite you all to eat dinner and hang out together tonight!
Ma Xiaotao: ???
Ma Xiaotao: A gathering with whom? That dummy Zhang Lexuan and that ice block Ling Luochen?
Zhang Lexuan: ???
Ling Luochen: ???
Dark Avenger: I'm really dying of laughter here. Xiao Xiao, you really know how to pick a chaotic group!
In the evening, Su Yan finally experienced the blissful life he had always dreamed of. A group of stunning women sat together in small groups, chatting happily like flowers competing in full bloom. The view was so overwhelming that Su Yan felt completely dazzled.
While everyone was busy eating and talking, Liu Erlong quietly squeezed into the empty space right beside Su Yan. She leaned in and whispered, "Does what you said to me before still count?"
Su Yan looked at Liu Erlong with a strange expression. His eyes drifted downward slightly, catching sight of her impressively full figure.
Hmm? It seems I rated her size too small before. Wait, no! I'm evaluating her inner gentleness, not her body!
Noticing Su Yan's gaze resting on her, Liu Erlong felt secretly delighted. She smirked and asked, "Do you want to see your sister's gentle side up close?"
Cough cough.
A soft cough came from right behind them. Liu Erlong turned around and saw Ling Yuan standing there with a somewhat playful expression.
"Is there something you need?" Liu Erlong asked, slightly annoyed.
Ling Yuan said with a serious face, "Erlong, Her Majesty is calling you over to drink. She said you're a total lightweight who couldn't outdrink her last time, so she wants to drink with you tonight until you're both knocked out!"
"What?" Liu Erlong stood up in disbelief. "That old woman! I was clearly letting her win last time. Fine, let's see who falls first!"
Without hesitation, Liu Erlong marched straight toward Bibi Dong's table.
Ling Yuan couldn't help but chuckle as she casually sat down in the spot Liu Erlong had just vacated next to Su Yan.
Across the room, Bibi Dong, Ning Rongrong, and Qian Renxue were having an awkward conversation when Liu Erlong stormed over and sat right next to Bibi Dong.
"Old woman, I didn't even drink at full strength with you last time! How dare you say my alcohol tolerance is lower than yours? Drink with me right now!"
Bibi Dong was visibly stunned by the sudden confrontation. She glanced over at Su Yan and Ling Yuan sitting comfortably together in the distance, seemingly realizing Ling Yuan's trick, but she chose not to point it out.
Indeed, Ling Yuan was currently struggling to hold back her laughter. Su Yan was also caught between laughter and tears over Liu Erlong's hot-headed and impulsive personality.
Ling Yuan picked up a can of Spirit Beast Beer, popped it open, and looked at Su Yan. "Su Yan, let's have a drink together too."
"Alright!" Su Yan smiled and clinked his can against hers.
After taking a long sip, Ling Yuan let out a soft sigh. "People always say you can't have your cake and eat it too. But after struggling through life for so long, I suddenly realized that maybe I can actually have everything I want."
Su Yan thought about her words for a second and replied, "As long as you have enough strength, you really can have it all."
Ling Yuan turned her head, her charming eyes locking onto Su Yan with a hint of melancholy. "But this auntie's best years have already passed. With my meager strength as a Titled Douluo, I'm afraid I can't compete with these young girls who are as beautiful as flowers."
Su Yan instantly understood the deeper meaning behind her words. He took a closer look at Ling Yuan. Because she was a powerful Titled Douluo, her appearance remained fixed around twenty-eight or twenty-nine years old. Her facial features were breathtaking, her rich curves highlighted a mature elegance, and every motion she made carried a captivating allure.
Auntie, oh Auntie! You are exactly the kind of gentle auntie every man dreams of having. The mature charm you carry is something these young girls couldn't match even if they tried!