"There are still three more?"
The person continued, "According to the ranking list released by A-station, the eighth person to make the list is Duan Xiaoqi!"
"Another woman from the Duan family?"
"Three out of ten are from the Duan family. They are truly amazing!"
The crowd buzzed with discussion. It was true that the thousand-year-old prominent families of Songhai were known for producing beautiful women.
"Look over there, the one with twin ponytails is Duan Xiaoqi, and the one with a single ponytail is Duan Xiaoliu."
This was Liu Xu's first time seeing Duan Xiaoqi, and she realized that she was indeed a little different from her twin sister, Duan Xiaoliu.
Duan Xiaoliu appeared slightly more mature and steady, while Duan Xiaoqi was the lively and adorable type, like a little rebel.
Duan Xiaoliu didn't smile much, but Duan Xiaoqi was in her element, chatting and laughing with a group of women, her social skills far superior to her sister's.
"The reason Duan Xiaoqi ranks eighth isn't because she's not beautiful, but because she hasn't fully matured yet. In a few more years, she'll replace her eldest sister's position."
"Yes, Duan Xiaoqi is still a bit immature and can't compare to the eldest and second young ladies of the Duan family yet."
These spectators dared not speak loudly, merely watching the beauties inside Longpan No. 1 from outside the door.
"What about the ninth and tenth?"
"These two spots are actually undecided. A-station is still counting the votes."
The person flipped open his phone, "Currently, the highest number of votes belongs to the female secretary of the deputy director of the Songhai Security Bureau, Zhao Xiaolu. Then there's Zhou Chengcheng, and Jiang Wanying. All three of them are from common backgrounds and have their own unique charms."
"The universally acknowledged commoner goddess, born from humble origins, approachable. Look, Zhao Xiaolu is the one wearing a uniform over there, very recognizable."
Everyone looked towards Zhao Xiaolu. Every woman present was wearing an evening gown to attend the banquet.
Only Zhao Xiaolu wore a uniform, and her figure was incredibly good, arguably the most voluptuous.
As she walked, her chest swayed precariously, causing the surrounding men to drool.
"Wow, truly worthy of being a commoner goddess. This endowment is enough to feed not just one adult and a child, but even three children."
At this moment, a woman wearing a mask said sourly, "She's just got bigger breasts, so what? She's from a poor family, why should she be on the ranking list?"
Hearing this, everyone turned to look.
Liu Xu recognized her; it was Liu Jiaqi.
Even though she was wearing a mask, Liu Xu could still recognize her face.
Compared to before, Liu Jiaqi looked somewhat haggard, with several red handprints on her face.
Liu Xu said, "Miss Liu, can't commoners make it onto the list?"
Liu Jiaqi snorted coldly, ignoring Liu Xu completely, and walked directly into the villa.
Liu Xu lost interest in listening further and followed Liu Jiaqi's steps, curious about her purpose.
...
Under the grape trellis.
Su Yang was drinking tea and chatting with Zhang Suqin when Liu Jiaqi rushed over.
"Young Master Su, I have something secret to discuss with you. Could we move inside?"
Having his conversation interrupted, Su Yang was already a bit displeased.
When he saw it was Liu Jiaqi, a hint of disgust flashed in his eyes.
This turncoat had come knocking again, and it wouldn't be anything good.
Su Yang originally intended to ignore her, but Liu Jiaqi was not polite at all and sat down directly.
"Miss Zhang, please leave for a moment. I have something to discuss with Young Master Su."
Zhang Suqin frowned and got up to leave.
Su Yang reached out and pulled Zhang Suqin back, "Family Head Liu, just say what you have to say quickly. Also, this is my home, and you have no right to ask my woman to leave!"
"Yes... I know I was wrong..."
Liu Jiaqi's face changed drastically. She hadn't expected Su Yang to scold her for the sake of this old woman, Zhang Suqin.
"Speak."
"Young Master Su, Shangguan Yi has gone mad. I don't want to cooperate with him anymore. Can you give me another chance?"
Su Yang chuckled coldly. Liu Jiaqi truly lived up to her reputation as a notorious turncoat.
Back and forth, she first betrayed Su Yang.
Now she intended to betray Shangguan Yi. Her stance was unstable.
Such a person, if kept, would only be a disaster.
"You can leave. Go find your Young Master Shangguan. His thigh is thick enough."
Su Yang waved his hand, signaling Liu Jiaqi to get lost.
"Young Master Su, I have important intelligence to tell you, really, I'm not lying."
Liu Jiaqi gritted her teeth and said softly, "Shangguan Yi sent his men to find Yuan Kui and the others last night, and also sent people to find those from Sang Country. He's probably preparing to make a move against you."
Su Yang remained silent. It was normal for Shangguan Yi to want to kill him.
However, he didn't understand why Shangguan Yi insisted on finding Yuan Kui and the others.
And the people from Sang Country, they were enemies of Long Country.
"Family Head Liu, do you know what Shangguan Yi is looking for the people from Sang Country for?"
Liu Jiaqi glanced at Zhang Suqin, "Young Master Su, there are some things I only want to discuss with you alone."
Zhang Suqin left this time, allowing the two to talk in private.
...
Su Yang didn't look up, slowly sipping his tea, "Speak, it's just you and me here now."
"Young Master Su, I overheard that Yuan Kui is someone Shangguan Zhongtang specifically requested. As for what he'll be used for, Shangguan Yi didn't say."
"Besides that, Shangguan Yi also said that his father is preparing to make a move against Shi Wuzun."
Su Yang put down his teacup. Duan Linglong had said the same thing.
Shangguan Zhongtang, far away in Kyoto, was preparing to make a move against Shi Wuzun.
"Anything else?"
Liu Jiaqi smiled and sat down to drink tea.
After a while.
She continued, "Shangguan Yi has been investigating your past recently. He suspects that you are the one who has imprisoned important figures from Sang Country. Therefore, he is cooperating with people from Sang Country with the intention of dealing with you."
Su Yang thought of the underground basement of the amusement park, where He Ying and Kawashima Nako were imprisoned.
If Shangguan Yi found those two women and sent them back to Sang Country, then the assassination hall of Sang Country would send strong fighters to Songhai.
A clever plan of using a borrowed knife to kill.
Su Yang waved his hand, signaling Liu Jiaqi to continue.
"Young Master Su, I can help you gather information, but I have two conditions."
"Tell me."
Liu Jiaqi shifted her position, moved closer to Su Yang, and put her arm around his shoulder.
"Young Master Su, I want to marry you and have children, a legitimate wife. I don't want to be a mistress. What do you say?"
Su Yang immediately pulled his hand away and rolled his eyes.
"Family Head Liu, you should know your place. You were first involved with Yang Wudi, and now you've climbed into Shangguan Yi's bed. What do you take me for?"
"A scavenger?"
Liu Jiaqi's face changed drastically. Although she had had relationships with those two men, Su Yang saying it directly made her feel extremely harsh and unpleasant.
"Young Master Su, I can compromise. Yang Mange can be the main wife, and I can be the concubine. Is that acceptable?"
"Get lost! I'm not interested in you!"
Su Yang flicked his sleeves. This woman had no self-awareness.
She even dared to dream of being his woman, and a legitimate wife at that.
How could that be possible!
"Young Master Su, I've already told you the intelligence. Are you going to just take advantage of me and then abandon me?"
Liu Jiaqi was very angry. She stood up and roared.
The packet of medicine hidden in her hand, its powder drifted into the teacup.
"Liu Jiaqi, what nonsense are you talking about? I never touched you. What do you mean by taking advantage and abandoning me?"
"You're crazy!"
Su Yang was speechless. This woman was clinging to him like a persistent dog.