Volume 4: Hidden Struggles, Chapter 219: Spicy Pickles

In fact, every move of Kim Yuji was under Chu Tianyu’s watchful eyes, and none of her actions escaped his notice. Now, seeing her face filled with doubt, her curious and intense gaze boldly fixed on him without the slightest hint of avoidance.
Although Chu Tianyu wasn’t sure whether Little Yuji still remembered him, he knew one thing for sure: given Bai Lei’s sudden improvement, this Korean girl must have instinctively suspected him, as he was the one closest to him at the time.
Chu Tianyu knew that this girl, even as a little girl, had been able to sense others’ cultivation levels and auras thanks to her natural talents. It was precisely because Little Yuji sensed that familiar and special aura around him that she took the initiative to approach him, leading to their cheerful conversation as childhood friends. Those words, along with the little golden bean she left behind, all came back vividly to Chu Tianyu’s mind.
Of course, Chu Tianyu guessed that her suspicion was instinctive because, not only had he now reached a state of harmony with nature and non-action, but even in his state after falling into obsession, it was beyond her ability to sense him!
So, faced with Kim Yuji’s suspicions, Chu Tianyu suddenly felt a sense of ease and decided not to reveal the truth for now, planning to play a small joke on this old childhood acquaintance…
Thus, Chu Tianyu met her gaze with a subtle smile, giving her a gentle nod as if to say, “Hello!”
His meaningful expression and sudden, seemingly friendly greeting left Kim Yuji momentarily stunned. She had hoped to detect some flaw in his expression, as she hadn’t sensed any energy or aura fluctuations from him just now.
But soon, Kim Yuji was defeated by their eye contact. After her initial suspicious stare, her wariness faded, and she couldn’t help but notice the uniqueness of this man. Without even trying to describe his appearance or temperament in words, the overall aura of vitality and presence he exuded sent shivers through her heart. Though her expression remained unchanged, the shock and impact she felt were unparalleled!
This emotional and mental upheaval left her almost uncontrollable, her gaze growing increasingly confused, her expression resembling that of a fan girl.

“Yujie, Yujie, you’re still young. You still have Brother Chutianyu in your heart. You must hold on. Isn’t your goal to grow up quickly so you can find Brother Chutianyu? How can you be so weak now? Be strong! Be determined! And Brother Chutianyu must be even handsomer, cooler, and more stylish than him!” Jin Yujie kept reminding herself secretly, striving to control herself…

Chutianyu had no idea that his current appearance and the aura he inadvertently displayed were once again winning over countless girls’ hearts. He wasn’t even aware of it; he still thought he was deliberately acting that way, just joking around, intending to tease this little sister Yujie they’d met by chance. He planned to ask her later, when the time was right, if she still remembered this older brother they’d briefly met in the park!

But just because Chutianyu wasn’t paying attention didn’t mean others weren’t!

Firstly, there were Ouyang Ziyi and Xue Feifei. Of course, it was unknown whether Qin Nianran, who was hiding in the shadows, was also paying attention.

“Feifei, look at our Tianyu. Has he gotten sick again? Has he started showing off his endless charm once more? Didn’t you guys solve this problem back when you were practicing in the mountains?” Ouyang Ziyi asked innocently in a low voice.

Xue Feifei was equally sharp-witted and understanding, so she replied in a soft voice, “Well, it’s true we solved it, but if he wants to, he can show it anytime, anywhere. How can we control that?”

“Oh, I see. So he can control it freely! But… hey, Feifei, how old is that Korean ‘little girl’? Thirteen?”

“Ziyi, don’t exaggerate. If not for her face, look at her height and figure. She’s definitely older than thirteen. I think she’s at least thirteen years and two months old…”

They whispered back and forth, keeping their voices low to avoid others around them, but they spoke clearly enough for Chutianyu to hear. So, the moment they finished speaking, Chutianyu’s face indeed turned red. He hadn’t expected his casual joke to be noticed by his sisters, who then teased him about it.

On the other side, the two Koreans who had followed Jin Yujie were also paying attention to the situation. Judging by their appearance, build, and age, they seemed like college students.

One of the guys, with yellow-dyed hair and particularly sharp facial features, stepped forward a few steps. After giving Chu Tianyu a sharp glance, he approached Jin Yujie and whispered something in Korean beside her, calming her agitated mood. Yet she no longer dared to look at Chu Tianyu, her expression shifting from that of a fearless and lively girl to that of a shy and timid maiden. Even her companion, who stepped forward to talk to her, was stunned by this change, clearly puzzled by Jin Yujie’s sudden transformation.

Although Chu Tianyu couldn’t understand what the Korean guy had said to Jin Yujie, he could roughly guess from their expressions. It seemed he was advising her to be more restrained and avoid causing trouble.

At that moment, the organizer saw that all the participants for the exchange conference had arrived. Although one student fainted from excitement earlier, causing a minor disturbance, it didn’t affect the progress of the conference. This exchange event was particularly significant—having the famous star Xue Feifei as a guest was a huge honor, and there were also many stunningly beautiful women present. The scene was unimaginable and beyond description. This conference was bound to cause a huge sensation.

Thinking of this, the organizer couldn’t help but wipe the sweat from his forehead. The sweat reflected both his excitement and his worries, fears, and relief. He was worried that if Xue Feifei’s fans suddenly showed up and disrupted the arrangements, it could have serious consequences. On the other hand, he was relieved that the school’s confidentiality measures were effective—so far, everything seemed calm, and it should be easy to wait until the official press conference for announcements. Even without mentioning Xue Feifei, just the presence of so many beautiful women could cause an uproar among the students if they found out!

Despite his mixed feelings, he still had to deliver a brief opening speech. So, he systematically introduced the details of the conference, outlined some principles and requirements, and discussed the activities, accommodation, and meals for the next half month.

After he explained it, everyone compared the itinerary and list of participants distributed to them and saw that the activities planned for those fifteen days were indeed very rich. On the first evening, there would be a formal welcome party held in the school auditorium, with a press conference held beforehand to increase visibility. Xue Feifei and other members of the arts club were also scheduled to perform. Additionally, some programs featuring visiting exchange students had been arranged in advance to emphasize the themes of harmony and exchange.

Chu Tianyu and the others who came to join in only then learned the real details of this exchange event. Besides the above, regarding the foreign university students who came to China for the exchange, although they worked in groups of three, only two actually participated in competitions, with the third acting as a translator—or rather, a student fluent in Chinese. They also took this opportunity to put their skills into practice and better experience the real Chinese language environment.

After the basic details were introduced, Ouyang Ziyi couldn’t help but quietly ask Chu Tianyu, who was sitting next to her, “What just happened? Why was Bai Lei lying on the ground for no reason? And it seems like it wasn’t his own stunt. And that Korean girl—why does it feel like you know her? Could she be your childhood friend or some little neighbor girl?” As Ouyang Ziyi asked, Xue Feifei also tilted her ear toward them, clearly wanting to hear Chu Tianyu’s answer.

Chu Tianyu had expected them to ask such questions, so he didn’t avoid them and said directly, “Hehe, Ziyi, why are you asking so many questions now, and they even sound a bit jealous? Which one should I answer first?” Before Ouyang Ziyi could speak, Chu Tianyu smiled again, gestured to stop her, and continued, “But luckily it’s me you’re asking. How about this? I won’t answer your questions for now. I’ll tell you a story first. After that, your questions will naturally have answers. But this story starts seven years ago…”

After Chu Tianyu finished telling the story, Ouyang Ziyi and Xue Feifei, who had been listening intently, finally understood what had happened.

But Chu Tianyu, who thought he had explained things clearly, never expected that after listening, Ouyang Ziyi would step forward and say as if drawing a conclusion, “Hehe, Tianyu, I won’t comment on your marital status—after all, you were engaged before you were even born. But this is the time when you officially started seducing your sister. Aside from your current bad record, you’ve done it seven years earlier this time! Tsk tsk, and it was even a little girl with ice cream who took the initiative to talk to you. Your charm is really remarkable! Were you really twelve at that time? Hehe, it’s not hard to understand why someone just now…” She then gave Chu Tianyu a look that seemed to say, “You know what I mean.”

Faced with Ouyang Ziyi’s teasing remarks, Chu Tianyu was at a loss whether to laugh or cry. Although he knew she was joking, now that she had joined forces with Xue Feifei and Li Rou to tease him about such things frequently, even ordinary situations gave them an opportunity to make accusations and stir up trouble.

Chu Tianyu was about to say a few words to prove his innocence, but before he could do so, he heard a gasp from the other side of the group, followed by a voice with a slight foreign accent saying, “Chu Tianyu, who is Brother Chu Tianyu?”

At that sound, everyone looked at the person who suddenly spoke up with confused expressions. To be honest, although the voice was loud, it was like the singing of a oriole—pleasant and melodious, inspiring endless imagination.

Of course, it was none other than Jin Yujie, the little Jin. Her sudden call made Chu Tianyu, who was about to explain himself, quickly shut up. He even almost choked on his saliva because he hadn’t swallowed it properly.

Those who knew Chu Tianyu all turned to look at him after seeing what Jin Yujie had done, especially Bai Lei. Like an indestructible cockroach, as if he had detected some special scent and made another major discovery, he stared at Chu Tianyu with a face full of suspicion, speculation, and disdain. It was as if he were saying, “Great, Chu Tianyu, you beast! It’s one thing for your evil hands to reach abroad, but how could they extend to underage children? Despicable, truly despicable! Why do you get multiple wives while I have to take punches? It’s not fair, not fair at all! Oh my God~~~”

Ignoring Bai Lei’s self-pitying sighs, Jin Yujie let out a gasp before anxiously looking at the people on the other side. Her gaze instinctively turned toward Chu Tianyu. The anticipation and excitement in her heart were almost suffocating her. Especially when she saw that everyone on the other side was indeed looking at the person who had just made eye contact with her, and recalling his expression—clearly recognizing her—along with that increasingly familiar face and aura, she finally lost control…

With an even more frantic scream, Jin Yujie rushed forward in an instant and stopped right in front of Chu Tianyu, still breathing heavily. It was likely not due to any other reason but sheer excitement.

“You, you, Brother Tianyu?” Jin Yujie asked hesitantly, her eyes filled with anticipation.

Faced with this sudden turn of events under everyone’s watchful eyes, Chu Tianyu was helpless. He hadn’t expected their reunion to happen in such a public setting. But fortunately, he hadn’t intended to hide anything. If not for his impulsive joke, they would have met earlier.

So, looking at Jin Yujie’s excited and hopeful face, Chu Tianyu smiled slightly, nodded, and said, “Hey, Little Yujie! Hehe, do you still like ice cream?”

After saying that, he even winked to reinforce his role as the older brother. Clearly, he was worried that Jin Yujie might do something even more outrageous, so he made his stance clear in advance.

However, his hopes were dashed. Jin Yujie ignored what he said and took even more extreme action—she let out a scream and rushed at Chu Tianyu with a gust of fragrance…

The warmth of her body against his chest, the elasticity and heat of her skin everywhere he touched—though incredibly alluring, Chu Tianyu was utterly overwhelmed. What was going on here?

He had heard that girls in Korea and Japan were bold and independent, acting on their own, but to express themselves so recklessly in front of everyone, it wasn’t just likely to cause misunderstandings—it was also too much for Chu Tianyu to handle!

At that moment, Chu Tianyu could only comfort himself in silence: “Chu Tianyu, don’t make such a fuss. Foreign girls express their feelings in a different way. She probably sees you as an older brother she’s reunited with after a long time. According to their customs, a hug like this is quite normal—part of social etiquette! This should be easy to explain…” By the end, even he lost confidence in his own reasoning.
Clearly, his assumptions were completely unfounded!
Instead of letting go after what Chu Tianyu thought was a polite hug, Jin Yujie intensified her actions—wrapping her arms tightly around his neck, pressing herself close to him, and constantly rubbing her fair face against his cheeks. To outsiders, it was the quintessential gesture between lovers—intimate closeness.
At the same time, she kept murmuring words, but from such close range, even with his high level of skill, Chu Tianyu could only catch fragments. He seemed to hear things like, “Brother Tianyu, I finally found you…” “I’ve missed you so much… It’s like a dream coming true…” “Thank heaven…”
This left Chu Tianyu utterly flustered. He wanted to help her get up, as he could easily tell from the expressions, gazes, and thoughts of the dozens of people around them.
But before he could push her away, Jin Yujie seemed to sense his intentions and tightened her grip even more, pressing herself even closer. Despite his strong skills—having dozens of ways to push her off—Chu Tianyu had no choice but to reluctantly and awkwardly suggest, “Yujie, sister, could you please stand up a little? I’m having trouble breathing! And I think… we might be drawing too much attention.”
As he spoke, he forced himself to act annoyed and gestured around at the crowd.

Chu Tianyu originally thought he had made himself clear enough. Considering there were so many people watching, even if Jin Yujie had lost control for a moment just now, she should at least let go of him now! But to his surprise, Jin Yujie tilted her pretty face up, her big black round eyes staring straight at Chu Tianyu. She said, “Hehe, Brother Tianyu, you’re lying. Your cultivation level is so high that even Yujie can’t sense it. How could you be out of breath from me hugging you? I guess you’re just too shy, right? But Yujie doesn’t care about that. I just want to hug you tightly right now—no one can stop me!”
With a “pop,” as soon as she finished speaking, Jin Yujie took advantage of the moment and pressed her moist, rosy lips firmly onto Chu Tianyu’s face, giving him a deep kiss.
In fact, even before this sudden “attack,” Chu Tianyu was already rolling his eyes in exasperation, utterly speechless. Judging from Jin Yujie’s tone, it seemed like he was the one who was shy and full of reservations.
But after thinking about it, Chu Tianyu realized it was true—he had definitely seen hot girls before, but never ones this intense. Since she had spoken so clearly, it was difficult for him to pull away forcefully. With no other choice, he turned to Ouyang Ziyi and Xue Feifei for help, hoping they would step in to rescue him.
Yet again, Chu Tianyu was disappointed. Apart from their mocking and amused expressions, those two ignored his plea completely, acting as if they hadn’t seen anything.
Fortunately, though internal support was unattainable, there were still external backups. The people in the crowd also recovered from their initial shock. Especially the organizer of this exchange event—the person who had been hosting just moments ago—realized what was happening and began coughing repeatedly, giving subtle hints. He couldn’t understand why, before the event even officially started, the students from both sides were already interacting so closely, so intimately, and so sexually—it was simply unbelievable!
Of course, in addition to the host’s hints, the two companions who came with Jin Yujie also stepped forward right after their initial surprise and urgently spoke to Jin Yujie in Korean.
As for the host’s hints, Jin Yujie interpreted them as the person having a cold; as for her companions’ reminders, she turned around and firmly replied in Korean as well, her expression unwavering.
After hearing her words, the two men shuddered simultaneously and looked at Chu Tianyu in disbelief.

Chu Tianyu could probably guess a bit. Surely Jin Yujie must have told others about him. He never expected that she had still remembered their chance encounter from childhood. If she were a few years younger, Chu Tianyu would have been more than happy to hold her like this. But the problem now was that she had developed, and quite well at that. The twin peaks pressing against Chu Tianyu’s chest, though not particularly full, were extremely elastic and naturally shaped. Even an experienced man like Chu Tianyu couldn’t help but swallow saliva secretly, thinking “Amitabha, how wonderful…”
It’s better to rely on oneself than on others. Since he couldn’t get any external help, Chu Tianyu had no choice but to force his way free. After all, hugging her so intimately in public was simply unacceptable. So, taking advantage of Jin Yujie being distracted talking, Chu Tianyu instantly channeled all his energy outward, creating a barrier five centimeters away from his skin that just barely held up Jin Yujie’s body, causing her arms wrapped around him to loosen under the gentle force of the energy.
Then Chu Tianyu explained himself and helped Jin Yujie up, saying loudly, “Oh, Sister Yujie, it’s been so long! Hehe, well, let’s talk outside. It wouldn’t be polite to disrupt the conference. Hehe…”
Originally, Chu Tianyu just wanted to use this opportunity to get rid of Jin Yujie’s embrace and exchange pleasantries, but halfway through, he suddenly noticed her big, watery eyes filled with tears, looking aggrieved. He quickly changed his mind and suggested talking outside. Now Chu Tianyu understood that when dealing with such a passionate girl, it was better to resolve things quickly. Clear things up properly—don’t let things get ambiguous, or problems might arise.
“That’s great, Brother Tianyu! Yujie has so much to tell you. Come on, just the two of us. We can even get close to each other properly later!” Jin Yujie said in a sweet voice, her mood shifting from sadness to joy.
Chu Tianyu had already started pulling Jin Yujie to leave, but those words made him almost stumble and fall…