I Became the Eye Candy: Four Bigshots Claimed to be My Dad?-Chapter 104: Looks Like My Cover Is Blown

The very fruit the Gu family had spent two generations searching for was in the General’s Manor. His gaze whipped toward Xiang Minghou. ’Where did he find it?’

Xiang Minghou sensed the stare. Although he didn’t understand Gu Shuo’s intention, he wasn’t about to show weakness. He lifted his chin slightly, his expression a perfect picture of smug provocation.

Gu Shuo narrowed his fox-like eyes and let out a cold snort. ’It seems a little chat with Xiang Minghou is in order!’

Qian Fanji was also quite shocked. He had seen this fruit in an illustrated encyclopedia of curiosities as a child. Only when he was older did he learn its name: the Yin-Yang Symbiosis Fruit. It was a fruit that grew on Penglai, the immortal mountain near the Celestial Realm.

No one in the mortal world had ever seen one, and the encyclopedia was said to be a book that had been passed down for hundreds, if not thousands, of years.

’Judging by the little girl’s calm demeanor, she probably has no idea what a Yin-Yang Symbiosis Fruit is. Since it’s a disciple’s gift...’

His gaze flickered over to Xiang Minghou. ’He’s been at the border garrisons all these years. Could he have obtained it there?’

Zhan Chi had rarely touched a book since coming of age, so he had no idea what a Yin-Yang Symbiosis Fruit was. Seeing everyone’s expressions, he was dying to ask, but he was afraid they would mock him for his ignorance.

’I’ll just have to fake it. I’ll ask Dad when I get back!’

The tutors and instructors all knew what it was, and they were reeling with another wave of shock. ’This girl might not look like much, but the Dean certainly isn’t getting a bad deal accepting her. To think her disciple’s gift is an item from the Immortal Realm!’

’Exchanging the Three Words Record for a Yin-Yang Symbiosis Fruit is more than worth it!’

"Little one, are you... are you really giving this to me?" Dean Chen could hardly believe it.

"Mhm," Ye Qianning said with a smile.

’I’m not sure how the Dean recognized it, but from their reactions, the appearance of the Yin-Yang Symbiosis Fruit is a huge shock to everyone.’

’Since it’s a disciple’s gift, they’ll probably think my father got it. The suspicion won’t fall on a little kid like me.’

Hearing her confirmation, Dean Chen looked over at Xiang Minghou, his voice filled with excitement. "General Xiang, what a magnificent gift!"

"Ha ha." Xiang Minghou laughed awkwardly. ’What’s so magnificent about a single piece of fruit?’

"I will accept this Yin-Yang Symbiosis Fruit. In the future, General Xiang, if you ever have need of anything, you must only ask. I will do everything in my power to accomplish it for you." Dean Chen was overcome with gratitude. To be able to see a legendary item from the Immortal Realm in his lifetime—he could now die without any regrets.

"It’s nothing, Dean, you’re too kind. If it tastes good, I’ll have someone buy a cartload to send to you later," Xiang Minghou said generously.

Ye Qianning: "..."

’Father, please just stop talking!’

Qian Fanji: "..."

’Clueless.’

Gu Shuo: "..."

’Where does one buy it?’

Zhan Chi made a mental note. ’I’ll have to buy some later and try it.’

Dean Chen was stunned. "Buy it? Where can you buy it?"

’A whole cartload?’

’General Xiang can’t be serious, can he?’

"The Eight Treasures House has every kind of fruit imaginable, all year round," Xiang Minghou scoffed. 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝙚𝔀𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝒐𝒎

"The Eight Treasures House sells the Yin-Yang Symbiosis Fruit?" Dean Chen was astounded.

Xiang Minghou hadn’t been confused at first, but now the stares from the Dean and everyone else were starting to get to him. "The Eight Treasures House... doesn’t have them?"

Everyone: "..."

’He’s left us speechless.’

’You’re the one who bought it, who are you asking?!’

Dean Chen was silent for a long moment before his gaze shifted to the little girl.

When Ye Qianning saw the Dean looking at her, she immediately averted her eyes. ’This is so awkward. I think my cover is about to be blown.’

Qian Fanji also turned to look at the little girl. ’I should have realized it sooner,’ he thought. ’Xiang Minghou isn’t meticulous enough to prepare a disciple’s gift. So where did *she* get the Yin-Yang Symbiosis Fruit?’

Gu Shuo also saw that something was off. ’Xiang Minghou’s reaction makes it obvious he has no idea what a Yin-Yang Symbiosis Fruit is. And the little girl offered it so casually... Does she even realize how precious it is?’

Zhan Chi silently committed the name "Eight Treasures House" to memory. ’I’ll definitely go buy some when I leave the mountain tomorrow.’