At this moment, after some tidying up, Xie Qi looked refined and outstanding. He wore a well-tailored black robe that fluttered with his movements, accentuating his upright posture. His long, glossy black hair was pulled up by a jade hairpin, with a few stray locks falling by his ears, adding a touch of scholarly elegance.
However, this exceptionally handsome young man sat on a stone stool by the roadside, looking somewhat melancholy. His deep, bright eyes remained fixed on the Mu Family residence not far away.
Passersby were drawn to Xie Qi’s striking appearance, slowing their pace instinctively and whispering to one another. Some young women blushed the moment they caught sight of him, their hearts racing. Yet, faced with these curious and admiring gazes, Xie Qi seemed oblivious, giving them no thought at all. He remained seated, brows slightly furrowed, as if racking his brain over some crucial problem.
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