Chapter 10

Am I that shallow?!

But I secretly went to the neighboring province to take a look once.

Ugh, this is infuriating! The incense offerings are way too prosperous, aren’t they?!

To say I wasn’t envious or tempted would be a lie!

At Ao Xiu’s urging, I met this nouveau riche River God, decked out in jewels and finery.

The nouveau riche River God was quite handsome, but his taste was terrible.

He was covered in glittering, dazzling golden pearls and shells, making my eyes ache.

I lowered my gaze, saying nothing.

Nouveau Riche River God: “I really fancy you! How about we get married next month?”

I was startled.

“Isn’t that too fast? According to protocol, shouldn’t we cultivate some feelings first?”

A blush crept onto the Nouveau Riche River God’s face: “My apologies, it’s my first time looking for a partner, so I’m a bit excited.”

“So, shall we follow the protocol first?”

The Nouveau Riche River God was usually very busy. As soon as we agreed to meet again, he rushed back to his territory.

I waited and waited for a long time, only able to ‘chat on the phone’ with him through a conch shell.

But mostly, I was just listening to him talk.

I couldn’t find anything to talk about.

Before long, I felt a bit tired: “Um… I think we should just be friends.”

The Nouveau Riche River God was stunned: “Huh? Why?”

Me: “I don’t know, I feel the same way about you as I do about Ao Xiu.”

The Nouveau Riche River God’s tone dropped a bit: “I understand, Quan’er. Do you feel uncomfortable being with me?”

I didn’t know how to describe it, so I just “mm-hmmed.”

My heart already belongs to someone.

But he and I are probably the kind of people who are fated to meet but not to be together, as the legends say.

I have to ascend to become a High God.

He has his own long life ahead of him.