Who wants to become a god? Aren't you all forcing me?

#241 - Chapter 241 People Arrive

"Miss Shi Fan, it's one thing to be beautiful, but your voice is also so lovely. Seeing you today is an experience I'll likely never forget."

"Miss Shi Fan, I have a feeling I'll see you twice today. Guess where the second time will be? In my dreams."

"Ah-choo! Why do I catch a cold as soon as I see Miss Shi Fan? Is it because I've lost all resistance?"

"Today I..."

Zhu Shi Fan stood in the center of the crowd, smiling awkwardly, the constantly swirling red wine in her glass betraying her inner turmoil.

Looking at the eager, smiling faces, Zhu Shi Fan's eyebrows curved slightly as she casually asked, "Hey, where's that white-haired guy from this afternoon? Didn't he come?"

As she spoke, Zhu Shi Fan stood on tiptoe, peering around curiously.

The expressions of those surrounding Zhu Shi Fan stiffened, but quickly returned to normal.

"That non-mainstream white hair of his is so eye-catching; if he came, we'd have seen him immediately. If we haven't seen him, he probably didn't come."

"That kid even specifically asked if the gathering was voluntary or mandatory at the end of the selection. It's obvious he didn't want to come."

"I really don't understand that guy's behavior. Saying those kinds of things in that kind of setting, embarrassing the Serpent Human Tribe. I don't know how his parents taught him; he has no manners at all."

"Exactly! It's as if someone's begging him to come. Miss Shi Fan, why are you looking for him?"

"It's nothing, just asking." Zhu Shi Fan smiled politely, reached out to cover her lower abdomen, and nodded apologetically to everyone.

Everyone understood and made way for her to go to the restroom.

"You guys chat first."

Zhu Shi Fan flashed a bright smile and jogged away, disappearing around the corner.

At the same time, on the distant open-air platform, Zhu Yuan and the others sat together, leisurely grilling meat.

Zhu Yuan shook his head regretfully, "Ah, it looks like Jiang Huai Jin isn't coming!"

"If he doesn't come, he doesn't come. It's no big deal; the outcome won't change anyway. Hurry up and eat; the meat's burning."

"How did you manage to burn the meat?"

"If you're so good, you..."

Ding-a-ling... Ding-a-ling... Ding-a-ling...

A phone rang out.

Zhu Le paused his meat-eating, took out his phone from his pocket, and answered, "Hello, what's up?"

"Dad, can I leave? The person you mentioned isn't coming. What am I staying here for?"

Zhu Shi Fan, squatting in a corner on the other end of the phone, complained.

Hearing this, Zhu Le nodded apologetically to Zhu Yuan and the others, then got up, walked to the side, and scolded, "Even if he doesn't come, you stay there properly. Everyone else is still there. What kind of impression would it give if you left? Where would I put my face?"

"But..." Zhu Shi Fan wanted to explain, but Zhu Le interrupted her directly.

"No buts, go back and stay put."

After speaking, Zhu Le hung up the phone directly and returned to his seat.

Zhu Yuan looked up and asked, "What's wrong?"

"Nothing..."

Ding-a-ling... Ding-a-ling... Ding-a-ling...

The phone rang again.

Zhu Le impatiently took out his phone. Just as he was about to hang up, his eyes suddenly lit up, and he quickly swiped his finger in the other direction, also turning on the speakerphone.

"What's wrong?" Zhu Le asked eagerly.

"Boss, the person's here!"

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Serpent Garden Entrance

Thud!

Li Chenqiu closed the car door and looked up at the gem-encrusted gate with its intricate carvings in the distance.

"Embedding gems on the gate, aren't they afraid someone will steal them in the middle of the night?" Li Chenqiu murmured.

At that moment, a young man in uniform, looking like a security guard, jogged up to Li Chenqiu.

"You must be Mr. Jiang Huai Jin!" The young man bowed slightly and enthusiastically took the clothes from Li Chenqiu's hand.

Li Chenqiu nodded.

The young man beamed and gestured, "Please, follow me."

Under the young man's guidance, Li Chenqiu quickly entered Serpent Garden.

The Serpent Garden was paved with jade stones. Every ten meters, lifelike statues appeared on both sides of the road. As far as the eye could see, there were various rare green plants.

Walking through it, Li Chenqiu felt his mind clear up a lot.

"So extravagant!" Li Chenqiu sincerely exclaimed.

The young man slowed his pace and explained to Li Chenqiu, "This is a residence built by the Serpent Human Tribe for the gods, so it's a bit extravagant."

Li Chenqiu raised his eyebrows in surprise, "The gods' residence?"

The young man saw the confusion in Li Chenqiu's eyes and explained with a smile, "It's nominally the gods' residence, but whether the gods live there or not is unknown."

"I see." Li Chenqiu looked around and casually asked, "Does anyone usually live in such a luxurious place?"

The young man shook his head. "It was built for the gods, so it's basically uninhabited. Only during very important festivals will people from the Serpent Human Tribe stay for a day or two."

"Is that so!"

Li Chenqiu's lips curled up, and a faint glint of coldness flashed in his eyes.

Before long, Li Chenqiu arrived at the gathering place.

The moment he appeared, everyone looked in Li Chenqiu's direction. His white hair was too eye-catching; it was hard to ignore him.

Li Chenqiu glanced indifferently at the entire scene, then found an empty seat and sat down, picking up a piece of bread from the table and eating it.

"Why did this kid come?"

"Walking around with that white head every day, it's really annoying!"

Those who had been admitted cast unfriendly glances.

But on the other hand, the women of the Serpent Human Tribe were energized, either because of Li Chenqiu's looks or because of their families' orders.

"Everyone, please make way, I'll go over there."

"Let's not chat here, let's chat over there!"

"Please excuse me, I'll be right back."

Those girls who were being surrounded left under various pretenses and walked towards Li Chenqiu.

"What... what's so good about this kid? I have looks too, why isn't anyone coming to find me!?" Someone said unwillingly.

"Uh... what brand is your mirror? The beauty filter is so good?"

In just a moment, Li Chenqiu was surrounded by people, a dark mass blocking all the light.

Li Chenqiu stopped chewing and raised his head in confusion, "What's wrong?"

"Hello, my name is Zhu Shi Fan. We've met before, at the God Tablet that time. Do you remember me?"

Zhu Shi Fan, sitting across from Li Chenqiu, extended her hand and forced a smile, looking a bit restrained.

"I remember. My name is Jiang Huai Jin." Li Chenqiu nodded with a smile, politely touched Zhu Shi Fan's hand, and quickly withdrew his own.

But Zhu Shi Fan didn't. Her hand remained suspended in the air, her expression somewhat dazed.

"Miss Shi Fan, what's wrong?"

"Ah? Nothing."

Someone reached out and waved in front of Zhu Shi Fan's eyes, finally bringing her back to her senses.