"Is Xiao Bei home?" a shout from outside the door interrupted the sisters' conversation.
Shu An shrugged, "Brother Xiao Si is here to find you. You two chat, I won't disturb you." She said, then went back into the room to practice calligraphy for a few more sheets today.
Shu Bei: "..."
Arriving at the door, she saw a handsome young man in black cloth standing there. The small, dark black snake from childhood had grown into a man. His height of 1.9 meters wasn't imposing among beastmen, but his proportions were good. His eyebrows held the unique coldness of a winged snake beast, his phoenix eyes and straight nose, and his thin lips appeared slightly immature. Only those close to him knew that his true personality didn't match his appearance.
However, the bruised and swollen face made Shu Bei frown slightly, "Don't tell me Long Rui hit you again?"
Xiao Si shook his head, "No, I got into a fight with someone else. Xiao Bei, these are the oranges I planted in the spring. They're perfectly ripe and very sweet now. Try one."
He handed a handful of small yellow oranges he was holding to Shu Bei. This was the Shatangju variety brought from modern times. The land on the Beastman Continent was fertile, and anything planted grew. The living standards in Warrior City were truly excellent now.
Shu Bei put her hands behind her back, refusing to accept them. "Xiao Si, I can't accept these. You send me things every few days, and I've received too much. We have oranges at home too. You keep these for yourself."
Xiao Si, being rejected, looked a little disappointed. "Xiao Bei, please accept them. I want to give them to you." He looked pitiful, and anyone who didn't know him might mistake him for a herbivorous rabbit beast!
"..."
Shu Bei was a bit annoyed. She really wanted to find an opportunity to clarify things with Xiao Si, that she didn't have romantic feelings for him. But he hadn't confessed directly, and if she brought it up first, she would be very embarrassed if he didn't mean it that way.
She decided to take this opportunity to ask for clarification. "Xiao Si, can I ask why you keep giving me things?"
Upon hearing the question, Xiao Si's face turned red all the way to his neck. He clearly became nervous. "Xiao Bei, I, I like you and want to pursue you!"
Shu Bei thought, as expected. She said with difficulty, "Xiao Si, thank you for liking me, but I don't like you."
Xiao Si, rejected, felt a chill from head to toe. He asked sadly, "Why? Do you dislike me for being weak and like Long Rui?"
The reason he had been afraid to confess was his inferiority complex. Beast races were different; no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't compare to dragon beasts. He knew he wasn't good enough for Xiao Bei, but he really didn't want to give up. He would work even harder!
Shu Bei guessed he would think that. They had grown up together. He wasn't weak in terms of strength, but he was sensitive and insecure. Sigh.
She explained earnestly, "It has nothing to do with Long Rui, and I don't like him either. I don't like any male right now, and I don't want to find a mate in the future. I only want to be a priest and contribute to Warrior City!"
Hearing this, Xiao Si was more shocked than if he had heard Xiao Bei liked Long Rui. He blurted out, "Xiao Bei, how can you do that! What will happen to me if you become a priest?"
Shu Bei's face darkened. "You'll do whatever you need to do. I don't like you, and you shouldn't pursue me anymore. Your abilities are not bad, and it won't be difficult to find a good female. Don't waste your time on me."
"But I only like you." Rejected, Xiao Si's eyes turned red, and he stared at her forlornly, looking like he was about to cry.
Seeing Xiao Si like this for the first time, Shu Bei felt an inexplicable discomfort. She turned her back, not wanting to look into his eyes. The emotions in those eyes made her feel agitated.
"Xiao Si, I really don't like you. Don't come again!" Shu Bei didn't want to continue the conversation and ran back home.
Her retreating figure was somewhat disheveled.
The heartbroken Xiao Si couldn't tell, he was rejected by the Xiao Bei he loved the most, and his heart was very, very sad...
He placed the oranges at the doorstep and quietly left.
Fortunately, the adults were not home today, otherwise, Xiao Si would not only be sad but would also have to endure another beating from his beloved's father and brother.
This was the humble status of any male pursuing a female.
Shu Bei, running back into the house, didn't notice her own eyes were also red, only feeling distressed.
The sisters had a good relationship and always slept in the same room. Her unusual behavior didn't escape Shu An's eyes.
Shu An sighed like a little adult, "Sister, I really don't understand what you're thinking. You have feelings for Brother Xiao Si too, why don't you try dating him? Why do you keep rejecting him?"
Shu Bei sniffled, suppressing the sourness, and her expression returned to calm. "You don't understand. My feelings for Xiao Si are not romantic. I rejected him today, and I'm afraid we won't even be able to be friends anymore, which is why I'm sad."
Shu An suddenly understood, "So that's how it is." Anyway, she didn't understand.
Shu An continued to practice calligraphy, her carefree demeanor frustrating Shu Bei. "An An, I think something's not right. You and I are both White Spirit Beasts, and you're not less attractive than me. Why do they all treat you like a sister, but only want to mate with me?"
Shu Bei found it strange. What was wrong with her sister Shu An? Were Xiao Si and Long Rui blind to only focus on her?
Speaking of this topic, Shu An couldn't write anymore and said with deep frustration, "Who says that? Why doesn't anyone fancy me? Sister, I'm suddenly so sad. I want to go to a matchmaking event and try. Isn't there any male who likes me?"
Poor Shu An didn't know that among the eligible males who were closer to them, apart from Xiao Si and Long Rui, others didn't dare to set their sights on her. Their father, brother, uncle, and cousins would all gang up to beat them, and who could withstand that!
Even if they had thoughts, they didn't dare to voice them and could only patiently wait for an opportunity.
As for the other males in Warrior City, it was even more so. Even a small hint would result in a furious Venter Shuke beating them severely. They couldn't even pursue her if they wanted to reach her!
This led Shu An to feel as if she was being ignored. Even when she went out, the most discussed topic was her sister Shu Bei, because Shu Bei had inherited Shu Xin's mantle and became fascinated with medicine after returning from modern times.
In terms of medical skills, she could handle it independently. Whether among males or young females, she was a highly talked-about topic.
Shu Bei was somewhat aware of her father's and brother's actions. "How could no male like you? It's just that they're all afraid of being beaten by Dad and dare not pursue you."
"And it's not just Dad and brother, but also Uncle and younger brother Long Yang. So, An An, it's really difficult for you to get married." Uncle had now become the City Lord, and anyone who wanted to pursue the City Lord's niece would have to develop a thick skin, or else forget about it.
Yes, since Baron had his precious daughter, he handed over the heavy responsibility (burden) to Rait. Seeing this, Long Ye also handed over the title of Deputy City Lord to Aman. They only managed minor affairs every day, living a leisurely and comfortable life.
There was no other way, and Rait was made the City Lord. Who in the entire East Sea didn't know the famous Beastman King Rait? Even Rait was surprised by this outcome.