"By the way, I heard that this year, if you find a partner, performers can make an extra wish. You want to?"
Zhou Zhou was well-informed, already aware of the rules even before the committee announced them.
But it's not surprising, since her family is on the committee, so finding things out isn't too hard.
"I don't even want to participate in the Showgirl Festival; those things have no attraction for me at all."
Rao Linger spoke her truth. She didn't dare to tell Zhou Zhou that besides Tang Rao, nothing else occupied her mind.
"Alright, I wanted to surprise you, but since you don't want to go, I'll have to tell you ahead of time, to make you a bit envious."
Zhou Zhou seemed ready to drop a bombshell at any moment.
"I heard my dad chatting about Tang Rao, and they also mentioned the Central Island Island Master's daughter."
Tang Rao and the Central Island Island Master's daughter? Is there any necessary connection between them?
Rao Linger shivered. Could it be that Tang Rao wants to be with the Central Island Island Master's daughter?
He already had so many women around him, and no matter how much Rao Linger liked him, she couldn't win him over. Why could he like one after another?
With Rao Linger's normally good temper, Tang Rao almost made her lose it.
"Right? I was angry too when I heard. You've liked him for so long, and besides hurting you, what else has he done? Then, when he came to Central Island, the Island Master took a liking to him, insisting that he becomes the son-in-law of the Island Master's House. I also heard that the daughter of that house obeys her father like he's the Heavenly Dao. If her father wants her to marry someone she doesn't like, she'd definitely agree."
If Tang Rao ends up with the Central Island Island Master's daughter, the chances for Rao Linger and Zhou Zhou to catch up to Tang Rao would become zero.
"No way, they absolutely can't be together."
Rao Linger's earlier declaration of not going didn't hold up. Not only did she want to go, but she also wanted to break them apart.
Even if she couldn't be with Tang Rao, she wouldn't allow him any chance with other women.
"Why not? I also heard that the Island Master's daughter signed up for the program. If she gets first place, she can make a condition, and as long as it's reasonable, the committee will do everything to help make it happen."
"What do you mean?"
Rao Linger couldn't grasp the meaning of Zhou Zhou's words.
"It's so simple, and you didn't get it? It means if she wins, she can make a request. If her request is to marry Tang Rao and become the woman by his side, would the committee agree that it's a reasonable request?"
Rao Linger didn't have much of a concept of marriage freedom and was very accepting of arranged marriages. What Zhou Zhou said seemed utterly believable to her. If the committee agrees to simple requests, what does it matter? They might even think they're doing something beautiful by helping to facilitate it.
"They would probably agree."
Rao Linger seemed to have lost her spirit. The man she liked kept finding ways to hurt her, and such a man was worthless before her. Since Tang Rao wouldn't let Rao Linger have a good time, Rao Linger wouldn't let him have one either. He wants to find someone powerful or influential? No way!
"Let me think of a program and tell you. I'm going to need some time to prepare."
Rao Linger didn't care what program the other party prepared or what their background was.
The battle between women never considers family background; they value personal victory much more.
"Keep this in your heart, I won't remind you again."
Zhou Zhou liked Tang Rao, but she knew that if not even Rao Linger could win him over, how could she?
The only way Zhou Zhou could get close to Tang Rao was by cooperating with Rao Linger, first helping Rao Linger get to Tang Rao, and later using Rao Linger to approach Tang Rao, hoping that with these indirect tactics, she too could be with Tang Rao.
Whether Rao Linger called Zhou Zhou's use of her as manipulation or cleverness, Zhou Zhou simply had to proceed this way.
At the very least, her first thought was to get Tang Rao with Rao Linger, instead of immediately thinking of delivering herself to Tang Rao.
"What, Showgirl Festival?"
Both Rao Linger and Tang Rao were surprised, but it was Tang Qingqing who informed Tang Rao.
Tang Qingqing was aware Tang Rao had forgotten this festival.
"This festival has been passed down since ancient times. In the past, mom and dad wanted you to participate, saying it was a chance to select a good girl from so many high-quality ones to become our Tang Family's daughter-in-law. But you always declined out of busyness, so I'm telling you now, just to remind you, and dad said whether you go or not, it's your decision."
Being busy was just an excuse. The former Tang Rao was obsessed with cultivation and avoided women to maximize his cultivation time.
Things are different now; Tang Rao isn't the former Tang Rao. Women? No problem at all. He'll participate; he loves to feast his eyes. Participating wouldn't hurt; it's just a treat for himself.
"Tell dad that I'm attending. Not only am I going, but I also want him to save the best spot for me. I'll leave this task to you, my lovely, beautiful sister."
Tang Qingqing preferred the current Tang Rao. She was used to his serious demeanor, and suddenly finding him a bit mischievous and humorous with a sweet tongue made him more likable.
"Got it."
When the Tang Family attends, aren't they always in the best position?
Though the Tang Family may have its problems, to be able to contend with the Heavenly Dao, their overall strength is nothing to scoff at.
After thousands of years, no one has been able to shake the Tang Family's position. Just that fact earns them some respect.
"Sis, isn't the Showgirl Festival about choosing a partner? How about you pick one as well?"
Tang Qingqing was powerful and had a gentle appearance, a contrast to her strength. Like the former Tang Rao, she wasn't interested in finding a partner because of her pursuit of power, but now that she's powerful, maybe it's time to consider it?
"Don't talk nonsense!"
Tang Qingqing was strong in other areas but showed little-girl shyness when it came to finding a partner.
She didn't look like she wasn't interested in finding a partner, just too shy to bring it up.
"Sister, if you spot someone suitable, I'll help you find one too."
Tang Rao offered to Tang Qingqing enthusiastically.
Doing good deeds like this is believed to bring longevity, and regardless of whether it's true, that's what Tang Rao thought.
"You should clear up your own mess first. With so many wives, aren't you afraid your energy will run out by wanting more?"
Talking about Tang Rao is one thing, why bring Tang Qingqing into it?
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