[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-journey-to-the-end-of-the-night":3,"chapter-journey-to-the-end-of-the-night-journey-to-the-end-of-the-night-chapter-1568":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Journey to the End of the Night",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1716871,2193,"Chapter 1568 - 964: Three Men, One Show (Part 2)","journey-to-the-end-of-the-night-chapter-1568",1568,"\u003Cp>\"But if I could have my dear companion by my side, then winter would have flowers and spring would have the moon, autumn would have the warmth of a phoenix and summer would have snow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rong Lijun’s gaze showed no trace of Yin Baishuang, even interrupting directly, with an air of leisurely elegance that was anything but indifferent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, it wasn’t just Situ Ye noticing something amiss; even the others found the atmosphere a bit strange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Lou, stepping down from the banquet, had an even more peculiar expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the three over there, she wondered to herself, wasn’t Rong Lijun and the God of the Sparrows here to propose marriage to the Third Lady?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why are they now circling around a man?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even her professional fake smile was hard to maintain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whether you want to enjoy the flowers or the snow, there will be a maid to guide you in a moment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yin Baishuang had never seen a shameless man like Rong Lijun before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet at this moment, she was also posing as a man, unable to assert her dominion publicly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So she could only suppress her temper, coldly smiling at Baili An, leaving the problem to him: \"So today, does Mr. Ji want to enjoy the flowers or the snow?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Situ Ye was completely baffled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why did the God of the Sparrows also meddle?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did this ordinary mortal have such charm to attract the attention of two Immortal Lords at once?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thought attending this banquet today would surely be a fierce competition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But how did the prize change from Miss Fang to a man?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With lingering fear, Situ Ye glanced at the others, seeing their expressions remained normal and even slightly contemptuous, which made him feel relieved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, with a hint of unrealistic expectancy, he wanted to see Mu Yunye’s attitude and perception toward that young man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mu Yunye, with his deep and profound character, quickly noticed Situ Ye’s covert glance, understanding his intentions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite any amount of restraint, being suspected of his sexual orientation turned his face sullen as he, somewhat irritable, flicked his sleeves and left the banquet ahead of the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing Yin Baishuang’s question, Baili An quickly responded:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In spring we enjoy flowers, in winter we gaze upon the snow, such is the nature of the seasons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shifang City is cloaked in snow all year round, famously known for its icy Silver City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being here, one should follow the local customs and truly admire the scenery beneath the swirling twilight snow at the gate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Yin Baishuang’s expression slightly eased, then she fiercely glared at Rong Lijun with a bit of smugness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To her surprise, Rong Lijun showed no embarrassment at being rejected, his skin extraordinarily thick.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shaking his fan, he sidled up, chuckling: \"What a view to behold, the swirling twilight snow at the gate. It certainly sounds more intriguing than admiring flowers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since I’m fortunate enough to have such a kind recommendation from Mr. Ji, I should surely repay in kind and accompany Mr. Ji in enjoying the snow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying this, he pretended to look up at the sky outside, letting out an \"oh my\", saying: \"Look, it’s starting to snow heavily outside. Later, Mr. Ji will still need someone to hold an umbrella for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This shameless and seemingly justified behavior left everyone shocked, unable to look any longer as they hurriedly made their exit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Baili An also felt a chill from Rong Lijun’s consistent attempts at goodwill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it weren’t for being in Fang Geyu’s mansion, he would suspect this person before him was a transformed fox spirit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But clearly, that’s not the case; this person’s cultivation surpasses any fox spirit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, that fox spirit could never be so poetic and articulate, culturally inferior compared to this person who only uttered cheesy lines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Baili An was unsure of what this person was plotting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But one does not hit a smiling man, and besides, it was Rong Lijun who just helped him a lot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite the unease running through him, Baili An didn’t grow cold, calmly saying:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Rong Lijun, for your kindness, but those who cultivate, true men, unlike delicate women, don’t need someone to hold an umbrella.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Baili An was polite, his words subtly reminding Rong Lijun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He is a man, and such considerate actions and skills should be reserved for women.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything had been clearly explained, and unwilling to tangle further with a stranger, Baili An left the banquet with Yin Baishuang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon stepping out of the tower, Baili An took the paper fan prepared in advance by the maid, ready to offer it to Yin Baishuang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Baili An so considerate, Yin Baishuang blushed slightly, maintaining a reserved demeanor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And just in that moment, the cat-like Rong Lijun found an opportunity, bending down to squeeze under the umbrella.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He resembled a lingering spirit, with his narrow, affectionate eyes smiling mischievously at Baili An.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Ji, you’re truly a considerate soul, but alas, I am not as fit as Mr. Ji.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I have been weak and sickly from childhood, with an ailment in my abdomen, fearing the cold most.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having someone to hold an umbrella for me while admiring the snow would be the best scenario.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The snow in the world continued to fall heavily, as the afternoon passed, and the sun was nearly obscured from the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the grey, dim sky, the snow roared, descending upon the mortal world, soft, drifting, landing upon Rong Lijun’s long, dark eyelashes, like sprinkled frost salt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His dark eyes contained a smile, captivating and soul-stealing, misty as if infused with Jiangnan’s affectionate spring rain, shimmering as it came.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These eyes appeared similar to those Baili An saw at the banquet; hardly any difference.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, they seemed much brighter, as if revealing the true nature of the mountains and rivers in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>",981,"2026-06-06T15:17:11.741Z",1,"novelbin.me","6edd14ff6330c6b71671a2b6516c92bc59a462dd462f204dd6666f8a6575a4f4","journey-to-the-end-of-the-night-chapter-1569","journey-to-the-end-of-the-night-chapter-1567",1594,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fjourney-to-the-end-of-the-night-cover.jpg"]