Thus, the two stood up almost in unison, ready to teach Jin Taiguang a lesson and show him why flowers were so red.
But before they could take two steps, Julia had already risen from her seat.
Julia nodded slightly at Jin Taiguang:
"Forgive my rudeness..."
Saying that, she lightly lifted her skirt and swayed away.
Leaving only Jin Taiguang with his hand extended holding flowers and a stiff smile frozen in the wind.
The onlookers who witnessed this scene burst into laughter.
My goodness, this scene felt so familiar!
It seemed a group of Awakened ones from Kimchi Country had just been slapped in the face due to overconfidence!
And that group of Awakened ones had even lost their lives because of it.
With people from Kimchi Country around, there was no need for a circus; they were already the clowns.
Who could hold back their laughter?
"Hahaha, I'm dying of laughter, I love seeing these Kimchi Country thieves get their comeuppance."
"Indeed, it's always a pleasure to watch..."
"He was still spouting nonsense about being the heir of the Flash Star family, the captain of the Kimchi Country main team..."
"Doesn't this guy know that all those things are demerits?"
"Exactly, she's a pure-blooded heir of the Holy Empire's royal family, the most doted-upon little princess in the palace, Julia. Why would she fancy someone like him, a mere nobody?"
"Look at the face of this Kimchi Country captain, it's twisted into their signature kimchi!"
"He truly deserves it! Didn't he even take a piss to see what a foolish looking idiot he was before acting..."
"..."
These people were all skilled individuals, many of them holding positions of great prestige, and they were clearly not afraid.
Therefore, they showed no mercy to Jin Taiguang, their words being extremely sharp and sarcastic.
Even Jin Taiguang, with his thick skin, couldn't take it.
Shamed to the point of embarrassment, he followed Julia's retreating back with his eyes, his thoughts a mystery.
Caesar and Arthur, who were about to step in to help, also showed satisfied smiles.
"Not bad, she's worthy of being my sister. When it comes to discerning people, she's just like me from a young age!"
"Indeed, she's worthy of being my future wife. We both dislike such narcissists and arrogant brats!"
"Get out of here. Don't say I don't agree, my father doesn't agree, and even Julia herself doesn't agree."
"Hehe... people change. Disagreeing now doesn't mean disagreeing in the future."
"I believe that with enough patience and perseverance, even an iron rod can be ground into a needle!"
"Nonsense! At least I won't change!"
"Oh, stop struggling. As long as Julia herself agrees, your obstruction is futile..."
"Hammer! Do you even know..."
"Hey? Isn't Julia going to find a seat? Where is she going?"
Under their surprised gazes, Julia, swaying her long skirt, walked towards Lin Ran on her own:
"May I have the honor of inviting you to dance, sir?"
Lin Ran, who was devouring his food, tilted his head in surprise.
Then, he felt a burning flame of jealousy emanating from beside him.
Lin Ran quickly swallowed his food and gave Julia an apologetic smile:
"I'm sorry, I already have a dance partner..."
Saying that, he gently took Luo Qingyan's soft, boneless hand and pulled her into his embrace.
Julia was taken aback and turned her gaze to Luo Qingyan beside him.
Compared to Julia, Luo Qingyan's attire was much simpler.
An ordinary tracksuit, regular jeans, a normal high ponytail, and not even a hint of light makeup on her face.
But none of these could conceal her beauty and charm. Instead, they highlighted her vibrant life and youthful energy, possessing a delicate and beautiful grace like a lotus emerging from clear water.
After observing Luo Qingyan for just three seconds, Julia knew she had lost.
But her hand was already extended halfway, and having never been rejected before, she fell into a state of stunned silence, not knowing what to do.
Seeing her standing there with no intention of leaving, Lin Ran could only sigh. He pulled Luo Qingyan and moved to the other side of the revolving table, preparing to find another spot to continue eating and drinking.
At this moment, Caesar and Arthur, who had rushed over after sensing something was amiss, arrived just in time, standing on either side of Julia.
Caesar dejectedly retracted his sister's extended hand and led her away.
Who knew what was going through Julia's head, to reject that boor Jin Taiguang only to then inexplicably invite Lin Ran.
What was even more infuriating was that Lin Ran actually had a female companion whose beauty surpassed Julia's, and he had outright rejected Julia!
This made him, as her brother, feel embarrassed.
Arthur was even more frustrated. He looked helplessly at Lin Ran, who seemed unfazed, then at the crestfallen Julia and the displeased Caesar, and glared resentfully at Jin Taiguang.
As a Duke of the Sunset Federation, he had received a noble education from a young age and possessed considerable decorum. He naturally wouldn't hold a grudge against Lin Ran for Julia's closeness to him.
For himself, he believed in admitting defeat and retreating gracefully, which was his creed.
After all, he had seen such scenes many times in his romantic pursuits.
Many ordinary girls from the Sunset Federation were not interested in his bright blonde short hair, fair and flawless complexion, ruby-like eyes, and ducal title, let alone Julia.
But as for Jin Taiguang...
Arthur, who already detested him to the extreme, now wished he could tear him apart!
Damn it!
If this boor hadn't provoked him, Julia might still be sitting there obediently!
And then there wouldn't have been the subsequent invitation to Lin Ran, the outright rejection, and the awkward situation for Julia, Caesar, and himself!
With a flicker in his eyes, he touched the hilt of the sword without a blade at his waist, and a faint killing intent emanated from him.
As for Jin Taiguang, he was even more furious.
The person who rejected him then went on to invite someone else and was rejected again...
Doesn't that make it seem like he had been completely outclassed by Lin Ran by multiple tiers?
As the heir of the Flash Star family, Jin Taiguang was a domineering figure in Kimchi Country. When had he ever endured such humiliation?
Coupled with Lin Ran's powerful extermination of his compatriots from Kimchi Country.
Although he disdained those lowly individuals from his own country, it was still unpleasant for them to be humiliated by people from another nation.
This caused his hatred to be almost unilaterally locked onto Lin Ran.