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  Yi Han smiled and said: "How should I address this sister, I am Yi Han."

  The woman in green smiled and said: "My name is Qiuleng, you can call me Xiaoqiu."

  Yi Han said: "Alright, Little Autumn sister, what is your young lady's name?"

  Qiu Ling glared at Yi Han and scolded, "Young Master, are you deliberately teasing me? Everyone says to just call me Little Qiu, but you keep calling me 'sister' this and 'sister' that. Humph, I was going to tell you my mistress's name."

  Yi Han burst out laughing, "Xiao Qiu, you look so beautiful and elegant, I'm sure your family's young lady won't have a hard time getting there."

  Qiu Ling glared at Yi Han and coldly snorted: "Young master, what are you talking about? I guarantee that among all the women on Qin Huai River, none can compare to my young mistress. Although you're quite special, I'm sure that once you see my young mistress, you'll be left speechless."

  Yi Han smiled faintly, and before he even saw the person, his boasts had already reached the sky. Seeing is believing, or perhaps in other people's eyes, a heavenly beauty was just an ordinary woman to him. He said, "Isn't this exaggerated? You still haven't told me your young lady's name?"

  Qiu Ling was slightly indignant, but her eyes remained cold and distant. "I can only tell you that my young mistress's surname is Ning," she said. "As for her given name, I'm just a lowly maid and don't dare to take it upon myself to reveal it. If the young mistress is willing to tell you herself, then of course she will. That's all, sir. We've arrived."

  Yi Han raised his head and took a look, he hadn't noticed that they had really arrived. The spacious cabin had two long wooden tables on either side, with cushions placed at regular intervals. The group of young masters who had just entered the cabin were sitting on these cushions. Inside the cabin, fragrant aromas wafted through the air, and there were bright windows on both sides.

  Two long wooden tables were far apart, leaving a spacious area in between, covered with a carpet. In front of them was a desk, on which stood a porcelain vase with several narcissus flowers inserted. On the wall above the boat-shaped partition hung a landscape painting without any poem or signature. Yi Han felt that this painting looked very familiar, and upon closer inspection, he realized it was one of his own works from when he was in his teens, but he had no idea how it ended up here.

  As soon as he walked in, everyone's eyes turned to him. Some people recognized Yi Han, while others didn't. Yi Han was nonchalant about the gazes directed at him, thinking to himself, "What are you looking at? I'm not a beauty."

  Yu Jie, Ming Xiu, Lin Mu Sen and Ma Hua Teng sat in a location at the back.

  Both sides were already without seats, and everyone was thinking of watching Yi Han make a fool of himself. Autumn Ling also smiled slightly, intentionally not arranging for Yi Han.

  Yu Jie waved his hand and said, "Brother Yi, come quickly, I'll let you have my seat, I'm fine standing." "No way, no way," Yi Han strode forward and pressed Yu Jie down into the seat.

  Ming Xiuliu smiled and said, "Yu brother, no need to be like this. We four can remove the cushions and squeeze together on the floor, it's not impossible." Ma Huateng and Lin Muxuan nodded in agreement, and several people were about to remove the cushions.

  "Everyone, please don't lose face for my sake and be laughed at by others," Yi Han hastily waved his hand. He had long since set his sights on a seat and pointed to the large central position, saying calmly: "Isn't that place empty? I'll just sit there." As soon as he finished speaking, not only Yu Jie and the other three were stunned, but also everyone in the boat cabin was shocked. Even an idiot would know that the seat was reserved for the owner of the painting boat, so how could Yi Han say he wanted to sit there?

  Ming Xiu suddenly burst out laughing and said: "Brother Yi is not an ordinary person doing extraordinary things, I admire that. However, whether this young lady is willing or not is still a big question."

  Yi Han pretended not to understand and said, "Can't she just let me have that big seat? This isn't the way to treat a guest. With me by her side, she won't be lonely. Besides, my butt is small, it can't take up much space. Can't this miss's buttocks be bigger than mine?"

  Everyone did not expect that Yi Han would actually say such vulgar words in public. They were originally elegant people, and it was not difficult for them to say these words, but in such a situation, they would not speak as easily and naturally as Yi Han. There is a common idea in their minds: this person has no shame at all.

  Ma Hua Teng, however, had a different idea. He thought that Yi Han was just being cautious because he hadn't met the owner of the painting boat yet. If he did, Ma believed that no man would have the courage to stare at her, let alone flirt with her.

  Qiu Ling's face was filled with anger at this moment. She couldn't believe that Yi Han dared to flirt with her family's young lady in public and say such coarse and shameless words. She had already made up her mind, after the banquet, she would definitely teach this scoundrel a lesson. Originally, she thought he was just playful, but unexpectedly, he was still a lecher at heart. Alas, why hasn't the young lady come out yet? She must have heard all these words, hurry up and come out to teach this scoundrel a lesson.

  Yi Han finished speaking and walked directly to the large table, at which point a smooth and creamy voice came: "The young master wants to sit with the little woman, it's not impossible", everyone was shocked when they heard this, knowing that the owner of the painting boat was so open-minded, they should be bolder now, but it's too late, someone else has already taken the lead.

  But then, that smooth and silky voice said: "It's just unknown whether the young master has the ability to make the little woman willing to accompany him."

  Everyone in the crowd finally breathed a sigh of relief, knowing that things wouldn't be so simple after all. Fortunately, they hadn't acted rashly, or else they would have been stumped and humiliated on the spot.

  A white jade-like slender hand lifted the curtain and walked into a child. The woman was wearing a light gauze-like white dress, as if she was in the smoke and mist, with a head of black and beautiful long hair scattered behind her brain, and no bun was tied.

  When everyone saw the woman's appearance, they were all stunned. Even Ma Huateng and others who had seen her before and had psychological preparation, their eyes were wide open, not blinking at all. The woman's skin was like frozen fat, white with a hint of red, warm and gentle as jade, crystal clear and transparent, purer than the whitest sheep fat jade; softer and more crystal clear than the softest jade; more delicate and beautiful than the petals of the most beautiful rose; more beautiful and watery than the clearest crystal.

  A petite and straight nose, thin lips, yet full and moist, the bright red lip color shines with a crystal light under the lamp's illumination, the corners of the mouth slightly raised, the red lips slightly parted, two rows of neat and white teeth, a few strands of hair hanging down in order on the smooth and full forehead, showing more charm and beauty.

  A pair of slender eyebrows like a willow leaf, difficult to describe in words, a pair of eyes like the clearest water, shining with spirit, cold and proud, yet dynamic and alluring, as if beckoning one's soul. People can't help but want to look at her, yet dare not gaze too long, for everyone can see themselves reflected in her eyes, as if fallen into a paradise. Her plump and slender figure is indescribable, only perfectly complemented by a white dress, making one feel that she has reached the pinnacle of perfection.

  The owner of the painted barge, with a gentle and elegant demeanor, walked out, such a beautiful and charming woman, is rarely seen in the world.

  She sat down gently, and the people in the cabin all had a dazed expression. Perhaps they thought to pretend to be calm, but no one did it. This woman was worth their loss of composure, and it wasn't shameful. At this time, looking at Yi Han again, from the moment the woman appeared, he had already stopped in his tracks. His infatuated expression was even more unbearable than the others. Everyone else reflected on themselves and returned to normal, but Yi Han's elegant demeanor had long been thrown away. His eyes were wide open, and a thread of saliva flowed out from the corner of his mouth. His lustful expression was not hidden at all. This was no wonder, as he had never seen such a stunning beauty before, and his heart was deeply shocked.

  The boatwoman burst out laughing at the sight, and this laugh was like a hundred flowers blooming, tender and beautiful beyond compare. The soft, gentle voice lingered in my ears.

  Yi Han was even more stunned, he didn't mind making a fool of himself. Only by making a fool of oneself can the beauty remember him better. A man who makes a fool of himself is generally not guarded against by women, and it's easier to get close to them this way.

  He took a deep breath, wiped away the saliva from his mouth and sighed: "Too beautiful".

  The owner of the painted barge cleared his throat and said with a smile: "Thank you, young master, for your praise. You weren't going to sit down with me just now?"

  "Alright, I'll be right there," Yi Han said with a smile, and strode forward.

  A man emerged from the seats, blocking Yi Han's path. He was a handsome young man with a strong physique and a tall, jade-like figure. The man spoke in an unfriendly tone: "Didn't you hear what the lady just said? If you have the ability, please take a seat; if not, please stand up. Otherwise, how can I be convinced?" After he finished speaking, the crowd burst into cheers and applause to support him.

  Yi Han smiled and said: "How should I address you, brother?"

  The man said coldly: "Wei Feng".

  Yi Han smiled and said: "Wei brother, what can make you convinced?"

  "Wei Feng sneered: 'If the lady and everyone present don't mind, I have an idea. Why don't you and I have a try? If your fists can defeat mine, I'll acknowledge you; otherwise, don't think about passing in front of me.'"

  Yi Han smiled and said: "Brother, you want to have a martial arts competition with me."

  "Wei Feng said coldly: 'Not bad'."

  Yu Jie, who was beside him, hastily said to Yi Han: "Brother Yi, don't do it! Wei Feng's martial arts are not weak, you absolutely mustn't agree!" Yu Jie kindly reminded him, he didn't want Yi Han to lose face. This Wei Feng was the one from Huaxu Poetry Society, last time they competed, more than a dozen guards were no match for him.

  Yi Han smiled faintly and said leisurely, "Don't worry, brother Yu, I've never been one to use violence".

  Wei Feng's pair of cold eyes shot towards Yi Han, saying: "What, scared? Then hurry up and roll back".

  Yi Han remained calm and unruffled, not showing the slightest hint of being intimidated. He said indifferently, "Wei brother, why be so fierce? How about I give you this opportunity instead? I'll take your seat, and you can sit with the young lady. With your abilities, no one would dare object, what do you think?"

  Wei Feng's heart skipped a beat when he heard Yi Han say that, being able to sit with that beauty was such a wonderful thing, who could surpass this glory.

  "Alright, I'll let it go since you know what's good for you."

  Yi Han sat down in the empty seat next to Wei Feng and asked the man beside him, who was quietly drinking his wine: "How should I address you, brother?"

  The man just kept drinking and muttered: "Yun Gu Tian".

  Yi Han Xi Dao said: "So you are Yun Gu Tian of Huaxu Poetry Society, I have long admired you".

  Yun Gu Tian said in surprise: "You know me."

  Yi Han said: "Who doesn't recognize the poem of this flower, who doesn't know the great name of this solitary cloud in the sky? Today I have the good fortune to see the real person, and I'm overjoyed."

  Yun Gutian was praised by Yi Han and he slightly revealed a smile, the two of them started chatting.

  "This side of Ma Hua Teng said in a low voice: 'How did Yi Han get close to Yun Gu Tian, didn't he know that we are arch-enemies with Yun Gu Tian?'"

  Yu Jie said calmly: "Painting Teng is relieved, Easy brother has known him for a short time, but I can be sure he's not that kind of person. Ming Xiu, what do you think?"

  Ming Xiwei smiled slightly and said: "Elder brother Yi's actions are strange and I also can't guess what he is thinking, but no matter what he does, I believe in him".