“It’s nothing, I’ll just go back to my mansion,” Xu Yi said before leaving.

“Did you forget we’re racing?” Yi Yu looked at Xu Yi.

“What should we do now, go to the Wang mansion?” Yi Yu asked, having trampled over a peony flower in the nearby flowerbed.

“A few days from now is Jiang Yu’s birthday, and Young Master Wang is also invited. We’ll plan then,” Yi Yu added.

After thinking for a moment, Xu Yi replied, “Where is your mansion? It would be convenient to contact you. So far, I’ve only found you and another teammate. But the strange thing is, she seems to have forgotten her mission.”

“We haven’t encountered anyone with a red rope yet, and the system didn’t clarify whether the red rope people also act as NPCs. It’s really puzzling; it’s hard to understand right away.”

Yi Yu, looking like he hadn’t had enough sleep, said, “Fine, I’ll check the information the maid gathered from the mansion. I’ll find you tonight. Don’t ditch me.”

The maid hurried over, reporting, “Young master, I’ve gathered some information. Young Master Wang Yu from the Wang family is spoiled by his mother, Mrs. Wang. He’s often rude to those around him, with a bad temper, and has a notorious reputation.”

“Does he hold a high official position?” Xu Yi asked, confused.

“Of course, the Wang family not only holds high positions, but they’re also one of the wealthiest families,” the maid answered.

“Alright, go find the steward and settle the payment,” Xu Yi said.

The maid who had been called stopped and asked, “What’s wrong, young master?” Xu Yi revealed the black rope in his hand and asked tentatively, “Did you forget something?”

“Young master, I haven’t forgotten anything you instructed. What is it…?” The maid was cut off as Xu Yi gestured for her to leave. “This is strange.”

At the Yu family mansion, Xu Yi climbed over the wall and saw Yi Yu talking to someone. After killing several mosquitoes, Yi Yu finally came over.

“The door’s open,” Yi Yu said.

Xu Yi, feeling helpless, said, “Your family has too many guards. I’m just visiting at night; it’s not very appropriate.”

“Let’s talk inside.”

“The latest news is this: Young Master Wang Yu is completely unworthy of Jiang Yu,” Yi Yu said.

“Our goal is to get them married, so why are you concerned about that?” Yi Yu continued, but Xu Yi pulled up his sleeves and said, “No, if Jiang Yu marries him, her whole life will be ruined.”

“That’s not our concern. Right now, we need to think about how to finish the competition. Also, we still don’t know where the person with the red rope is in their progress,” Yi Yu pointed out.

Xu Yi, frustrated, replied, “I disagree with you. There’s no point in discussing it further. Even if I know this is a competition, I can’t just watch Jiang Yu marry him.”

Yi Yu didn’t try to stop Xu Yi from leaving. “Then there’s no need for us to keep working together.”

Xu Yi angrily returned to his mansion. “I can’t let them succeed.”

At the Jiang mansion, there were many people. Xu Yi saw Yi Yu and walked past him without acknowledging each other.

Old Master Jiang welcomed everyone. “Thank you all for coming. I apologize for any shortcomings in hosting. Let me offer a toast on behalf of my daughter.”

Xu Yi got up and was about to find Jiang Yu when he bumped into Wang Yu. “Who dares bump into me?” Wang Yu raised his hand to strike Xu Yi, but A-Yuan appeared from nowhere and stopped him. “Please mind your manners, young master.”

“How dare a servant touch me?” Wang Yu shouted, in pain as A-Yuan gripped his hand tightly. “It seems Jiang family doesn’t manage their servants properly.”

Jiang Yu, who had walked a little further away, called out, “He’s not a servant, please be understanding, Young Master Wang.”

Wang Yu immediately softened his tone. “I was rude, please forgive me, Miss Jiang. I’ve been looking for you. You can’t miss today’s banquet!”

After the three of them left, Xu Yi realized just how thick-skinned some people could be. “I can’t just stand by; I need to find a chance to speak to Jiang Yu alone.”

“It’s too late. Old Master Wang has already proposed to Old Master Jiang,” Yi Yu said from above. Xu Yi looked up at him. “How do you know?”

“I saw the red rope in Old Master Wang’s hand,” Yi Yu replied.

“We’ve lost, haven’t we? No, you’ve lost. We’re not agreeing on anything,” Xu Yi said.

Yi Yu reminded Xu Yi, “Did you forget that the losing side has to accept a punishment?”

Xu Yi shook his head. “I won’t let them succeed, punishment or not. I can’t just destroy a girl’s happiness.”

Yi Yu jumped down from above. “I don’t like losing either, so I’m joining you. That way, it’s not really a loss.”