Qin Yu's words caused both women to fall silent.
Zhen exchanged glances with the Empress, her eyes flickering.
A brief in-game voice chat was initiated, and they exchanged opinions.
"So you... too..."
Qin Yu hadn't expected his seemingly suicidal act to lead to an unforeseen outcome.
A delicate balance had been struck.
On Zhen's side, there were two fox ladies with "naughty" dispositions, eager for mischief.
Meanwhile, on the Empress's side, two Executive ladies who wanted to watch the drama were also observing covertly, causing a headache.
The tense atmosphere gradually relaxed.
Zhen and the Empress realized that they were not the opponents to be dealt with first.
"Speaking of which..."
Both women looked at Qin Yu simultaneously.
Their distant, dangerous gazes sent a shiver down his spine.
"Wait a minute, what are you two trying to do?"
Qin Yu leaned against the boat's canopy, hugging himself.
He wouldn't easily give in, even if they resorted to force.
He was a righteous person with principles!
"Brother Yu, is this the special training you told your sister about?"
Zhen tilted her head, letting her damp hair fall onto her face, a gentle smile on her lips.
Her dream was her!
"Hmph, staying by my side all day?"
The Empress, in her sharp high heels, her gaze turned cold.
It was time to properly discipline a disobedient little boyfriend.
"Tell me, how should I punish you—"
The two women cornered Qin Yu, their pressure immense.
"Ahem, please hear my plea, this matter is actually..."
Before Qin had finished speaking.
"Confess honestly, who else did you have plans with today!"
"..."
After a round of "interrogation."
Qin Yu lay there, like a sun-dried salted fish.
He confessed everything.
It was a complete disaster.
"As expected, there's more than one."
Yae Miko, Kitsune Saiguu.
Columbia, Candace.
The two deities exchanged looks, reaching a consensus.
Since their respective "good subordinates" were disobedient, why not...
"Play along with the plan."
"Catch them slacking off."
Zhen and the Empress exchanged smiles, forming an alliance.
We'll turn the tables, we're united.
"Cough, cough... I won't disturb you, I'll be going."
Qin Yu silently turned, attempting to slip away.
But as soon as he looked up, his path was blocked.
The two women simultaneously leaned down, pinning his shoulders from left and right.
"You can't leave."
Gulp.
Qin was enveloped by the slowly approaching shadows, isolated and helpless.
His wide eyes reflected a heavy, snowy expanse.
What immense pressure!
"Sister Zhen, Your Majesty the Empress, I..."
"We have a plan, you know what to do."
The two women's gazes darkened as they spoke.
...
Time slowly passed.
By the lake.
The two women, who had walked separate paths only to meet, fell silent as they looked at each other.
They approached, holding small floral umbrellas, their postures elegant.
"Sister Columbia, why are you following me?"
Candace pouted, her tone strange.
"Just out for a stroll."
Columbia tilted her head, a slight smile on her lips.
"Who goes for a stroll holding a vanity mirror and applying makeup!"
"Heh heh... then who are you wearing your new dress for, little sister?"
Suddenly, the two women froze, and said in unison:
"So you were also invited out?"
Just as they vaguely sensed something was amiss.
"Oh my... it's surprisingly lively here, isn't it."
A seductive voice announced, and the pink-haired fox lady appeared from a third path.
Columbia, Candace: "??"
"As expected of Lord Qin Yu, he's never short of beautiful companions."
The white-haired fox lady smiled knowingly.
"...So it's you."
Beneath the surface calm, a tumultuous undercurrent raged.
The four women faced each other, locked in a tense standoff.
Faintly, they seemed to divide into two factions, led by their respective deities.
This was the aura of a Divine War.
And based on this match, none of these women were to be trifled with; their ranks were high!
Just as the atmosphere became palpable with tension.
The communication devices on the wrists of the women simultaneously lit up, transmitting messages.
For convenience, Qin Yu had gifted the ladies in the teahouse with Red King technology.
The next moment.
"Everyone, over here."
A cheerful voice rang out.
Qin Yu stood in the distance, smiling and waving.
Come quickly.
"?"
The women frowned, not moving.
"Sister, something feels off."
Candace glanced at Columbia, who was also still, and whispered.
"Everyone... now that you're all here, why aren't you coming over."
Qin, still maintaining his smile, his movements stiff.
In a small grove not far from him.
"..."
Zhen and the Empress observed silently.
That's right.
They all wanted to watch their respective deities' gossip?
This time, it was their turn to investigate.
And the "bait" prepared in advance was Qin Yu, who had invited them out.
A sting operation.
Let's see who wanted to slack off and get close behind their deities' backs.
On the other side.
"Little Fox, what do you plan to do now?"
Kitsune Saiguu approached Yae Miko, a playful glint in her eyes.
It seemed the plan had taken an unexpected turn.
However...
"Heh, isn't that what makes things more interesting?"
Yae Miko's lips curved slightly as she swayed her slender waist and walked towards Qin Yu.
Let's see what "surprise" this cute little guy who liked burying his face in her tail had prepared.
The "wicked" fox was bold.
The other women were not far behind.
"You've finally arrived."
Qin Yu looked at the beautiful women before him, smiling and extending his hand.
"Inviting us out at the same time, what do you want?"
Candace, demurely tidying her hair, glanced at Qin Yu and said with annoyance.
She thought she had secretly received a private message, a rare moment for them to be alone.
But the reality was...
The assembled women's gazes met.
This is serious, my partner.
You dare to invite multiple girls out at once.
In a few more days, will you be hosting some kind of secret party?
"Ahem, I suddenly wanted to exchange feelings with everyone."
Qin Yu mumbled vaguely.
Caught by Zhen and the Empress, he had to play the role of a high-level double agent.
As long as he denied it vehemently, it wouldn't count as a date!
"Qin Yu, what did you say to Her Majesty the Empress just now?"
Columbia smiled and suddenly asked.
"?!"
Qin Yu's heart leaped at the question, nearly losing control of his expression.
But he quickly recovered.
"The Empress? Didn't she return to the cabin after we parted ways?"
Qin Yu asked with a bewildered and innocent tone.
Close call, almost exposed.
"Brother Yu."
In the team voice chat, Sister Zhen's voice rang out.
Qin Yu understood implicitly, and then looked at Yae Miko, smiling.
"Oh right, Yae, why aren't Zhen and Ei with you guys."
Under Sister Zhen's guidance, he turned the tables.
The message had clearly stated to invite Zhen and Ei.
You promised four people, why are there only you two foxes.
Are you hiding something?
"They'll be here a little later."
Yae Miko's expression remained unchanged, still smiling, flawlessly evasive.
Her enchanting purple eyes narrowed slightly.
Everyone harbored their own thoughts, probing each other.
Things were becoming interesting.