47: Chapter 47 Little Fish

"Young lady?!"

"Isn't she a man?"

Hearing this, Meng Li narrowed his eyes slightly.

Jiang Yuyan and the others were currently dressed in men's clothing. Although some features were obvious, they could indeed fool some people who were unobservant or had poor eyesight.

But this definitely did not include the Xiao Yuer in front of him.

After all, in the original drama, he had seen through Tie Xinlan's male disguise at a glance, yet still leaned in close to her, clearly wanting to take advantage. He had also wanted to do that just now, but because the situation changed, the target was switched to Jiang Yuyan.

Seeing Xiao Yuer's surprised look now, Meng Li knew it was an act without even thinking, but he was too lazy to expose him.

Because in the original drama, Xiao Yuer's most powerful weapon was that mouth of his; even if he were exposed, he would use other reasons to excuse himself.

However, while Meng Li didn't intend to pay him any mind, Jiang Yuyan couldn't help but speak up.

She had already realized that Xiao Yuer might be trying to take advantage of her. Seeing him feigning surprise, she couldn't help but sneer, "Haven't you heard of a woman disguised as a man?"

Xiao Yuer replied, "Of course I've heard of it, but this is the first time I've seen it with my own eyes."

Immediately, he changed the subject, pointing at the distance between Jiang Yuyan and Meng Li: "Just now this brother said that men and women should keep a distance. Young lady, you're leaning so close to him now, isn't that a bit inappropriate?"

Unexpectedly, Jiang Yuyan sneered and revealed, "He is my husband. Is there a problem with us being close?"

Hearing this, Xiao Yuer was very surprised, to the point of being speechless for a moment.

It wasn't that he hadn't guessed the relationship between Jiang Yuyan and Meng Li, but he didn't expect the two were already married.

Since the beautiful flower already had an owner, he naturally couldn't pester her further, but there was more than one beautiful flower on this table...

So, he turned his head to look at Tie Xinlan on the other side.

Tie Xinlan had also seen through his tricks by now and didn't want to be entangled.

Seeing Xiao Yuer look over, she didn't wait for him to speak before pointing at Meng Li and saying, "He is also my husband."

After speaking, she pointed to Xiao Xiao beside her: "This is my husband's Personal Maid."

The matter of Xiao Xiao becoming Meng Li's Personal Maid had been settled shortly after Tie Xinlan and Meng Li's marriage, but she was still a bit young, so it hadn't been officially implemented yet.

Seeing this situation, Xiao Yuer was a bit flustered.

Three wives and one husband, and so harmonious; he had truly never seen such a situation before.

E Tongtian, who was about to lean toward Xiao Xiao, also silently withdrew his steps and retreated behind Xiao Yuer.

Soon, Xiao Yuer recovered from his fluster and quickly cupped his hands in apology to Jiang Yuyan and Meng Li: "My apologies, Madam, and Brother. I didn't know you were husband and wife just now. My behavior was offensive, please forgive me."

He came from Demon Island. Due to his upbringing, he was "unconventional" in some matters, but he wasn't a truly evil person. He still had a basic sense of right and wrong.

You can't touch a flower that has an owner, otherwise, if you destroy someone's relationship, you really become a villain.

Seeing this, Jiang Yuyan's anger diminished slightly.

Meng Li said, "It's fine."

Seeing this, Xiao Yuer immediately showed a look of admiration: "You two are truly magnanimous. May I ask your great name, Brother?"

"Meng Li."

"Hello, Brother Meng. I am Xiao Yuer."

"Xiao? That's the first time I've heard that surname." Meng Li feigned surprise.

Not counting Xiao Xiao nearby; although she was called Xiao Xiao, she had been sold to the Tie Manor since she was a child. Strictly speaking, she was like a servant born in the house and should take the master's surname, Tie. It's just that everyone was used to calling her Xiao Xiao, so her surname was easily overlooked.

Xiao Yuer said, "To be honest, that's not my surname. I don't even know what my surname is yet."

"But Brother Meng, you are truly 'Meng' as in your surname—truly fierce."

Meng Li raised an eyebrow slightly, knowing what he was referring to, but didn't respond.

Xiao Yuer wasn't embarrassed either and continued on his own: "I wonder if Brother Meng has any secrets and if it's convenient to teach me a trick or two. I don't expect to be as suave and surrounded by beauties as you, but I just hope it can be of some help when I meet a girl I like in the future."

"It's very simple: rely on sincerity."

"This... isn't that a bit too simple?"

"The great Dao is simple."

"Is there something a bit more complex, specific, and practical?"

"There is, but you can't do it."

"Impossible, there's nothing in this world that I, Xiao Yuer, can't do."

"Then go and be reincarnated."

"Reincarnated?" Xiao Yuer was a bit dazed.

Meng Li explained, "If you want to chase girls easily, your own conditions must be good. The most important thing is to be handsome, and looks are given by parents; it's basically determined in the womb. You won't make it with this condition in this life, wait for the next one."

"I'm not handsome enough?" Xiao Yuer had a look of questioning his life on his face, then said, "In the place I came from, I was ranked number one in terms of appearance!"

Actually, according to the setting, Xiao Yuer's looks wouldn't be bad.

After all, his father was Jiang Feng, the recognized handsome man of the Martial Forest back then, known as the Jade-Faced Swordsman.

His mother was Hua Yue Nu, an outstanding figure among the maids of Yihua Palace; her beauty was bound to be high.

And the actor who played him was also fair-skinned and handsome in his youth, a definite 'little fresh meat'. But unfortunately, he was nearly forty when he starred in this drama, his looks were no longer at their Peak, and he was even a bit bloated. Combined with the ridiculous styling, the character's appearance ended up being average.

Not ugly, but hard to call handsome.

Meng Li swallowed the food in his mouth and said cuttingly, "That just means the people in your place don't look like much."

Xiao Yuer: "..."

He really wanted to argue, but after thinking about it, he realized it was true.

On Demon Island, besides himself, there were only the Five Great Villains, Chang Bai Cao, and Yan Nantian.

Needless to say, the Five Great Villains were all grotesque in their own ways.

Chang Bai Cao was a wretched old man, and Yan Nantian was a living dead man.

Taken together, their physical conditions really weren't great.

And himself...

Xiao Yuer felt he was very handsome, but looking at Meng Li, with a face like polished jade, features like a painting, and a gentle yet profound temperament.

He had to admit that most women would like someone like the other guy.

This could also be seen from the eyes of Tie Xinlan and the other two.

But he couldn't admit it.

Therefore, Xiao Yuer directly skipped the topic: "Beautiful skins are all the same, but an interesting Soul is one in ten thousand. Women who only care about looks aren't worth my pursuit. Is there anything else besides appearance?"

"No."

Xiao Yuer's eyes widened: "Just that?"

Meng Li said, "I told you, the great Dao is simple. Loving beauty is human nature, regardless of gender. As long as you're handsome, girls will naturally have a good impression of you. Then you use sincerity to exchange for sincerity; isn't that a successful pursuit?"

"Don't ask me how to use sincerity; there's no specific method for this. It varies from person to person, as every girl is unique."

Xiao Yuer: "..."

He felt like he had learned a lot, yet also felt like he had learned nothing.

At this time, Meng Li and the other three had almost finished eating.

"Waiter, the bill!"

"Coming right up!"

After paying, Meng Li intended to part ways with Xiao Yuer, but before he could act, he saw a strange scene.

A bald man wearing red clothes and glasses, carrying a book box and holding a long banner, walked over.

A nearby martial artist seemed to recognize him and quickly stood up to greet him warmly, "Mr. Hong Ye."

Just as he finished speaking, another bald man dressed almost identically walked over.

A few seconds later, yet another one came.

For a moment, the people around were a bit dazed.

Those bald men also began to argue, one saying he was Mr. Hong Ye of Qilu, another saying he was Mr. Hong Ye of Tianfu...

This scene made Meng Li think of certain titles from his previous life.

For example, a certain Yanzu, a certain Yuyan.

He couldn't help but smile knowingly.

At this moment, a horn blast came from the next street.

Meng Li understood instantly: the real Mr. Hong Ye had arrived!

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