Fairy, Don't Be Afraid, I Am Blind

Chapter 286 - 173: Senior Sister Is the White Plum; No Words Just Won’t Do

Time goes back to when You Su was undressing by the Lotus Pool.

The young man couldn’t see, yet had to strip under the watchful eyes of others, making him unbearably shy.

He Shutong noticed You Su’s hesitation and tried to ease the boy’s embarrassment by engaging in conversation.

Despite having countless questions, the first thing she asked was:

"Everyone loves peonies, why do you alone love the lotus?"

"The reasons lie in subsequent lines."

He Su pulled off his sash, revealing his chiseled chest.

He Shutong quietly withdrew her gaze, recalling once more the words of Ailin’s Story.

’Unstained from the mire, cleanse in clear water without being seductive, open and upright, without sprawling or branching, fragrant and pure reaching afar, upright and pure, to be admired from afar but not to be toyed with.’

Though clearly a vivid depiction of an object, it always made He Shutong feel like it was using the object to metaphorically represent people.

"Though you’ve been blind since childhood, you can still vividly depict the pure elegance of the lotus through your imagination; truly witty and insightful."

He Shutong sincerely praised. She wasn’t good at poetry, but she too loved the lotus, and never grew tired of You Su’s words.

"These words were not written by me, I am merely a reciter."

You Su removed his outer garment, leaving only his underpants, and explained earnestly:

"Though not written by me, I deeply resonate with the author’s sentiments. The pure elegance is just a facade; the author aimed to portray the noble quality of the lotus, untouched by dust, unswayed by the mundane, and proudly unique, thereby expressing a pursuit of such noble character."

While speaking, You Su’s face was upright, facing He Shutong through the thick mist from a distance.

Facing You Su’s seemingly scattered yet inexplicably spirited gaze, He Shutong paused, murmuring to herself, "Alas, such a refined person, where can they be found on earth?"

You Su promptly replied, "Found on Lotus Peak."

He Shutong’s heart trembled at his words, as if pierced by an invisible arrow, bringing a warmth to her skin.

She couldn’t help but wonder: Does he really see me this way? Am I truly such a noble person in his mind...

"Was this text written for me?"

He Shutong couldn’t resist, biting her lip to ask, regretting it instantly, feeling embarrassed by her narcissistic words.

"The Lotus Heart was You Su’s apprenticeship gift to Master, and Ailin’s Story was his apprentice’s pledge in the gift."

Though she anticipated You Su might go along with her implication, hearing his affirmation stirred He Shutong’s emotions. She even felt these few words were more precious than the hard-to-obtain Lotus Heart.

"I really like your gift; come on... you can’t enter Lotus Pool with outer clothing."

He Shutong gently said to You Su, who intended to enter the water with his underpants on.

But just now, she planned to maintain that last male-female boundary, deciding not to remind You Su to remove the final covering...

...

"I..."

At this point, You Su found it difficult to explain to his senior sister and resigned himself to admitting:

"I didn’t write it, but it’s indeed for Master. In the future, I’ll also write one for Senior Sister."

"I’ll have one too?" Fairy Wangshu happily tugged at You Su’s sleeve, her eyes sparkling with joy, "Little brother is so good."

Third Elder’s eyes narrowed slightly, a big question mark forming between her brows.

Is this kid trying to play the balance act right in front of me? I’m determined to ruin your reputation!

Third Elder couldn’t help but roll her eyes in exasperation, sarcastically saying:

"Alright, Wangshu, tell him your poem, and let’s see what our little poetry fairy can create."

You Su forced a smile, "I’m undeserving, undeserving."

Having learned from past experience, Fairy Wangshu first explained the reason for her poem.

After hearing her senior’s description of the Lonely Immortal Counting Snow Painting, You Su, like Third Elder, felt boundless pity; the lonely girl was like a solitary mountain covered in worldly snow.

"Senior Sister, what are the two lines you wrote for the snow?"

You Su began to anticipate what ethereal poem his ethereal senior sister might recite.

Fairy Wangshu blinked and replied earnestly, "One piece, two pieces, three four pieces, five pieces, six pieces, seven eight pieces."

You Su: ( .? ）

Witnessing You Su’s bewildered expression, the Third Elder couldn’t hold back and burst out laughing, feeling a sense of triumph in her ’sly scheme.’

You Su realized Third Elder’s sinister intentions; she deliberately stated righteously, ’Don’t let anyone spoil your exquisite couplet,’ then used the poem he gave Master to bind his persona as a ’little poetry fairy’ before his senior sister.

"Third Elder, is my writing funny?"

Fairy Wangshu coldly stared at the beautiful woman whose smile was uncontrollably broadening.

Third Elder’s smile faltered, and she recalled the saddest moments of her life to suppress her grin, explaining:

"Of course not, I just find your junior’s troubled expression amusing."

Feigning understanding, she added, "You Su, if you feel your skills are lacking, just give up; don’t engage in such literary embellishments."

Even if a bit slow, Fairy Wangshu should now understand her two lines were rather ordinary:

"This isn’t worthy of embellishment, Brother no need to force; I don’t want to trouble you."

Third Elder had no desire to hurt the girl; she only intended for You Su to face hardship without harming the girl, even if it was something she ought to recognize.

"Little Wangshu, don’t give up, these two lines just lack a finishing touch."

"Don’t deceive me, Third Elder," Fairy Wangshu lowered her head and sighed.

"Senior Sister." You Su’s clear voice suddenly rang out, "Third Elder is right; these lines may seem ordinary, but with a finishing touch, their charm will be revealed."