Fairy, Don't Be Afraid, I Am Blind

"This is Ice Milk Wine, a treasured brew from Beiao Continent. It doesn't intoxicate you; it nourishes you. It's brewed with cow's milk, and every sip is filled with the fragrance of milk, gentle and smooth, rich and thick. You and your apprentices don't drink often, so this wine is just perfect for you."

The Third Elder explained the wonders of Ice Milk Wine at a leisurely pace, while You Su listened in alarm, feeling like every word the Third Elder said was hinting at something for him.

Milk fragrance, gentle, thick...

You Su felt his mouth dry and his tongue parched for no reason, with a burning sensation on his lips and teeth.

He lightly coughed a couple of times and could only sip a cup of tea.

"What, do you not like this wine?"

The Third Elder caught all of the young man's reactions, raised her dark eyebrows slightly, and smiled quietly to herself.

She could tell that You Su hadn't completely forgotten about that day, or at least not entirely. Now, at her reminder, he was feeling embarrassed.

It was exactly to her liking; what she wanted was for You Su to feel awkward and ashamed, and thus find ways to make it up to her.

"How could I dislike it? Any wine sent from Beiao Continent must be extraordinarily precious."

Unwilling to outright reject the wine, You Su chose to speak tactfully, "It's just that in winter, it might be inappropriate to drink this wine during lively times. With such cold weather, wouldn't a warm drink be more comforting?"

"Beiao Continent is much colder than Zhongyuan Continent. This wine is specifically drunk during festive celebrations there. It may be cool at first, but the more you drink, the warmer you feel."

The Third Elder shook the glass wine jug. "Of course, if you insist on not wanting it, I can exchange it for another bottle."

You Su wouldn't dare refuse, for an odd reaction would make him seem guilty, so he had no choice but to accept:

"This wine is so magical. You Su is grateful and wouldn't dream of refusing."

The Third Elder nodded slightly, still feeling a bit shy deep down, but she handed the wine jug over to You Su with a gesture.

"You Su thanks the Third Elder."

You Su expressed his sincere thanks and carefully accepted the precious Ice Milk Wine, not quite sure if the Third Elder knew that the girl she had briefly encountered was actually him...

If the Third Elder truly recognized him, with her disdain for men, she would never let him off easily, so how could she possibly give him this milk wine so calmly...

Ji Lingruo on the side also noticed this transaction, pursed her lips, and naturally understood why You Su wanted the wine.

To celebrate with wine, how could it be done without wine?

The two lingered a bit longer on Bihua Peak, chatting here and there, and eventually, the conversation turned to the official matters of Bihua Peak.

After preliminary planning, Bihua Peak's opening date was set for the day after the Lantern Festival. The Third Elder had specifically asked a friend from Celestial Revelation Divine Mountain to calculate that it was an auspicious day for opening.

As the master of a pavilion, she could have made the decision herself after calculating the auspicious date, but she was willing to offer You Su enough respect, which made You Su feel honored and flattered. As long as Bihua Pavilion was ready, he naturally had no objections.

The two managers of Bihua Peak began chatting about the future of Bihua Pavilion, laughing and talking non-stop. Other female disciples couldn't join the conversation, so they chatted amongst themselves about common topics between women.

You Su didn't want others to know about his entanglement with Venerable Qianhua because he had no intention of flaunting himself in front of everyone, but Ji Lingruo was different. She was eager for everyone on Bihua Peak to know how important You Su was.

Ji Lingruo always felt that the share You Su negotiated with the Third Elder was too low, given that it was You Su's many clever ideas that revitalized Bihua Pavilion.

Yet, due to propriety, she couldn't say it directly, so she brought up how You Su had once been lured by Venerable Qianhua to Qianhua Pavilion, leaving out details related to exorcism and kinship.

Upon hearing this, the other women realized the ordeal You Su had experienced due to Bihua Pavilion.

Learning that it was Venerable Bihua who rescued them, they immediately sought confirmation from their own master.

The Third Elder was enjoying her conversation with You Su and paused upon the sudden change of topic.

She wasn't unwilling to tell the female disciples about these matters, but the female disciples, limited by the sect's rules, were at the age of dreams and aspirations for a companion...

This You Su had already shown great kindness; he looked good, spoke well, was clever and talented. Even she had a change of heart towards him, let alone the young girls she protected in the 'sheep pen'...

"Indeed, that is the case." The Third Elder couldn't possibly deny it to their faces and had to admit it.

Hearing this, the young women were shocked and began to blame their master for not informing them.

"I was the one who asked the Third Elder not to publicize it. Being tricked into going so far away is not something to be proud of... The Third Elder rescuing me is something I'm already deeply grateful for."

You Su actually took the initiative to absolve the Third Elder, and she caught a glimpse of the young man's profile, increasing her respect for him unconsciously.

Unexpectedly, this statement evoked even more sympathy from this group of girls, who surrounded You Su, comforting and showing concern, filled with the intention of keeping him.

The youngest, Yutong, even grabbed You Su's sleeve corner, stammering, completely forgetting that she had been the most opposed when You Su came to help.

Surrounded by ten fragrant young women, praising and questioning him, You Su, even if not sighted, developed an illusion of being dazzled by a riot of flowers.

Feeling euphoric, he imagined he could write another book titled "Dream of Bihua," which would be a bestseller across the Five Continents, with Bihua Peak as the Grand View Garden and himself as the Jade in a sea of flowers. Of course, it was just a thought.

The Third Elder lowered her head and sighed softly, but still didn't voice any objections, tacitly allowing her disciples to care for You Su.