[Oho, quite the romantic one you are, huh? Good, you should spend more time with them since your family has already given the green signal.]
"My family was never a problem; I knew they would agree as my choices are not that bad." He shrugged and went to sit beneath the cherry tree on the meditation mat.
"Now, all there is left is to wait for the competition." He rubbed his chin, thinking about something. "Hmm... might as well visit Ling Mei and the others in this time as well."
He closed his eyes to meditate as the cherry blossoms fell peacefully around him, their gentle descent adding to the serene atmosphere.
The days passed swiftly, and soon the day of the tournament arrived. The Radiant Lotus Sacred Sect was abuzz with activity as disciples gathered from all corners of the sect, their voices filling the air with excitement and anticipation.
Back at Shen Yuan's mansion, he slowly opened his eyes. "It's finally here, huh."
I skipped the other disciple's battle cause...well am sure you guys don't wanna read 3-4 chaps worth of fights of other characters, and yes Han Qingyu fought and won her battle