Chapter 161: The Ice Queen

"What?"

Liu Qianqian frowned. Wasn't this woman going way too far?

Chen Meimei's words instantly drew the attention of many people around them. Sensing a good show, the onlookers gathered closer and pointed at the four individuals in the center.

Feeling like the center of attention, Chen Meimei became even more smug. She looked down her nose at Liu Qianqian and sneered, "What? Unhappy? Hmph, look how shabby you two look, too poor to even afford decent clothes? My Wang Xiang talking to you was doing you a huge favor."

Qin Xuan narrowed his eyes. This woman was utterly shameless. Just as he was about to retort, Wang Xiang beat him to the punch.

Wang Xiang was very pleased with Chen Meimei's cooperation, but on the surface, he put on a magnanimous air and said, "No, no, no. I am still very eager to make the acquaintance of a young talent like brother Qin Xuan."

This statement wasn't entirely a lie. Although he had recently established ties with the Beijing Wang family, he also bore a heavy responsibility: gathering more information about Qin Xuan to send to Wang Zixi of the Beijing Wang family for reference.

If he could get on good terms with Qin Xuan, that mission would become much easier. Of course, Wang Xiang was also self-aware enough to know that Qin Xuan probably wouldn't be too keen on befriending him. He just wanted to give it a try. After all, now that he was connected to the Beijing Wang family, perhaps Qin Xuan would know what was good for him?

"What a pity, I have no interest in befriending you."

Qin Xuan said flatly, then cast a glance at Chen Meimei. "Miss, those who humiliate others should expect to be humiliated in return. I hope you will maintain some self-respect in the future."

Qin Xuan had no desire to stoop to their level. With that, he took Liu Qianqian by the hand and walked away.

Wang Xiang instantly felt humiliated. No interest in befriending him? This Qin Xuan was too arrogant! No matter what, he had the Beijing Wang family backing him now. How dare Qin Xuan dismiss him so casually?

Chen Meimei grew furious. "Wang Xiang, you must find a chance to humiliate them thoroughly later! Two penniless bums, how dare they—how dare they call me a loose woman..."

"Of course."

Wang Xiang said bitterly. Noticing the pointing and whispering of the surrounding crowd, he quickly pulled Chen Meimei away.

For Qin Xuan, this was merely a minor interlude, completely insignificant in the grand scheme of Water World City.

"Little Qin Xuan! That woman was too much!"

Even after being pulled away by Qin Xuan, Liu Qianqian remained fuming. "Who does she think she is? Looking down on us like that!"

"Alright, lass. You're part of the cultivation world, anyway. Why bother lowering yourself to the level of someone like that?" Qin Xuan patted her head to comfort her.

"I just can't let it go!"

Liu Qianqian pouted, but comforted by Qin Xuan, she didn't press the matter further. Suddenly, her eyes lit up as she spotted a cold drinks shop ahead called "Dairy Queen."

Seeing the ice cream in the hands of the people walking out of the shop, Liu Qianqian instantly felt her mouth watering.

"Little Qin Xuan, shall we go get some ice cream?"

"Alright."

Qin Xuan was only too glad to see her change the subject, and he pulled her along to join the queue. It was only then that Liu Qianqian realized Qin Xuan had been holding her hand the entire time. Her eyes widened. "Little Qin Xuan, you're taking advantage of me!"

"What are you talking about?" Qin Xuan said righteously. "Since you didn't object, I took it as your tacit consent."

"Hmph, go hold your Teacher Su instead."

Liu Qianqian pouted and violently shook off Qin Xuan's hand.

"Uh, lass, you're making me look terrible..." Qin Xuan felt awkward, as the people waiting in line ahead of the Dairy Queen were casting contemptuous glances his way.

Especially a young boy standing right in front of them, who looked like he was still in elementary school. He turned around and sneered disdainfully, "You've got such a pretty girlfriend and yet you're still flirting around? Miss, you'd be better off ditching a guy like this. How about I introduce you to a boyfriend?"

The surrounding crowd was dumbfounded, thinking that this elementary schooler was truly formidable—an absolute legend.

"Grown-ups are talking, little kid, don't interrupt."

Liu Qianqian rolled her eyes at the boy first.

Qin Xuan was left speechless, feeling that today's elementary schoolers were simply too savage. Ah, the moral fabric of society was truly decaying day by day.

"Hello, sir. Welcome to Dairy Queen. What can I get for you?"

When it was their turn, a smiling female clerk asked politely.

"Uh..."

Unfamiliar with the menu, Qin Xuan stared blankly at the large screen overhead. To make matters worse, the elementary schooler who had just ordered turned back around, stuck out his tongue, and whispered mockingly, "Country bumpkin~ Anyone can tell you've never been to Dairy Queen. Total weakling~"

Qin Xuan glanced at him without a word. Naturally, he wouldn't stoop to arguing with a child, but he was still rather lost as to what to order.

So, he turned to Liu Qianqian and asked, "Lass, take a look and see what you want."

Standing side-by-side with him, Liu Qianqian looked up and noticed that Dairy Queen offered the Blizzard series, the Dream Snow series, the Crystal Fruit Ice series... and so on, leaving her dizzy and unsure of what she actually wanted.

Just then, the female clerk seemed to notice their predicament and kindly recommended with a smile, "Are you two together? How about ordering a Dream Snow Couple's Cup? We're running a promotion right now, and it comes with a free pair of couple's keychains."

Hearing this, the two of them glared at each other.

A couple's cup?

Liu Qianqian certainly didn't want that.

Qin Xuan, however, didn't mind and smiled at the clerk. "Alright, we'll take that one."

"Little Qin Xuan, have you got a death wish?!"

Liu Qianqian reached out and pinched him, muttering angrily under her breath.

"Who cares what kind of cup it is? You want a cup, I want a cup, aren't they all just cups? Plus we get a free gift, isn't that great?" Figuring he had gotten a bargain, Qin Xuan paid the bill.

"Sir, please wait over there; it'll be ready in just a moment~"

The pretty clerk smiled and prepared to greet the next customer. However, she couldn't help taking an extra look at Qin Xuan and Liu Qianqian—not just because Liu Qianqian was pretty, but mainly because Qin Xuan's outfit was rather peculiar...

Soon, the Dream Snow Couple's Cup recommended by the clerk was handed over.

The two of them took one look and froze.

It was a giant cup of ice cream, apparently combining two portions into one. Atop the tempting vanilla soft serve were stuck two small spoons and two straws.

This was a couple's cup?

"Sir, this is a little gift for you, please keep it safe."

A delicate and cute heart-shaped keychain was handed over. Qin Xuan quickly reached out to take it, then locked eyes with Liu Qianqian in a silent staring contest.

"What do we do with this?"

Qin Xuan pointed at the couple's cup and asked.

"Hmph! That'll teach you to order a couple's cup! This entire cup belongs to me now!"

With a haughty huff, Liu Qianqian snatched the two-in-one cup and stomped off.

"..."

Qin Xuan shook his head helplessly and hurried after her.