Third Brother's Dark Thoughts

Ning Rongrong froze, her little hands stopping as she stared at Jiang Qin like he was an idiot. What kind of madness had gotten into this boy?

Jiang Qin chuckled and leaned in to whisper in Ning Rongrong's ear, telling her what he planned to do while his large hands wandered freely.

Ning Rongrong frowned, panting softly. "Mm... But I just want to be alone with you... I don't want to..."

"Then do you want to get back at him?" Jiang Qin asked with a wicked grin.

Ning Rongrong twisted two fingers together, looking torn. "But I..."

"Rongrong, there's no need for buts. It's not like it's real, hehe..."

Rongrong remembered everything Oscar had done to her and finally made up her mind. She nodded.

By then, she had been teased past her limit. Gasping for breath, she said, "Big brother~ Are you done talking? If you are, then I'm going to..."

Before she could finish, Jiang Qin grinned wickedly and flipped her over. Another bout of clouds and rain on Mount Wu followed.

The next afternoon, with the sun beating down, Flender summoned everyone for a gathering, saying there was something important to discuss.

This time, though, perhaps Flender had learned his lesson. Instead of telling everyone to go to the training ground, he sent them to the woods behind the village. The trees were dense, creating a patch of natural shade that blocked the sunlight well.

The three girls came together from the dormitory area. Xiao Wu held Ning Rongrong's hand, excitedly asking her questions.

Zhu Zhuqing remained as cool and aloof as ever, but her pricked-up ears showed that she was very interested in their conversation—or rather, in a certain someone they were discussing.

Ning Rongrong was showing Xiao Wu her special trick. Her arm turned to stone one moment and gold the next; it was quite marvelous.

However, Ning Rongrong had only just learned it and wasn't yet proficient, so the transitions looked a little rough.

For example, when her arm changed from stone to gold, some stone would remain.

But that didn't stop Xiao Wu's eyes from growing brighter and brighter, until little stars seemed to sparkle in them.

"Well? Impressive, right?" Ning Rongrong smiled proudly, revealing two adorable little dimples.

Xiao Wu linked arms with Ning Rongrong and exclaimed, "Wow, that's amazing! Did your Jiang Qin teach you all of that?"

Ning Rongrong nodded, not without pride. As she moved, the top button of her collar came undone, revealing her smooth, fair neck.

And on it were several suggestive "strawberry marks."

Xiao Wu's face turned bright red. She looked away, naturally knowing what they were, and hurriedly reminded her, "Rongrong, button your collar. You've got..."

Ning Rongrong really hadn't noticed. She looked down, and her little face turned red too. She quickly fastened the button.

She stammered an explanation. "Xiao Wu, don't get the wrong idea. I... I pinched myself there in my sleep last night..."

Xiao Wu made a face. "Oh, right, right, right. Jiang Qin definitely didn't pinch you!"

"You're so mean!"

They fooled around for quite a while before finally settling down.

Oscar, walking nearby, took in the whole scene. He secretly clenched his fists, his heart full of humiliation and fury.

The killing intent in his eyes condensed into something almost tangible, as though he couldn't wait to kill Jiang Qin the very next moment.

I love her so much. Why did she choose that little bastard instead? Damn it!

Oscar couldn't accept it. He still hadn't given up. Last night, Ma Hongjun and Dai Mubai had offered to hire two pretty girls for him as an apology, but he hadn't agreed.

There was only one reason: before the sacred, beautiful, perfect, noble Ning Rongrong, how could those vulgar women ever catch his eye?

He wanted Ning Rongrong!

Seeing this, Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun gently patted Oscar on the shoulder to comfort him.

The three then spoke secretly about something.

None of them noticed that Tang San's eyes had already turned purple. Though he said nothing, he had seen everything happening in both groups, and his gaze was full of icy malice.

Ever since I came to Shrek, Jiang Qin has guarded against me and harmed me at every turn, stealing all the limelight that should have been mine!

His reputation at Shrek was excellent. Teacher Zhao liked him, Dean Flender was unwilling to provoke him, and Dai Mubai and the others had no obvious quarrel with him either. I originally had no real chance to make a move.

Haha, but now it's completely different! The attacker and defender have switched places!

Tang San analyzed the situation. Clearly, Oscar's girlfriend had been stolen, and he had come to hate Jiang Qin too. That damned fatty and Dai Mubai also seemed ready to back him up, so why shouldn't Tang San fan the flames?

That damned fatty beat me up the other day, and Dai Mubai made snide remarks, but that was entirely because of Jiang Qin! If he hadn't stepped in, how could there have been so much trouble?

It's all Jiang Qin's fault! Tang San seethed inwardly.

His hatred even spread to Ning Rongrong. Seeing Xiao Wu chatting and laughing beside her made him angrier still.

How could his sister have anything to do with one of Jiang Qin's people?

He strode over to Xiao Wu, who was chattering beside Ning Rongrong, and without a word of explanation, grabbed her and pulled her away, showing her no respect at all.

This time, Xiao Wu was thoroughly furious. She shook Tang San off and snapped, "Third Brother! What are you doing? Why are you dragging me away? What have I ever done to you?"

Xiao Wu was furious. She had already envied Ning Rongrong while listening to her talk about herself and Jiang Qin. Thinking back over her own relationship with Tang San, she realized that ever since they had come to Shrek, he had been at odds with her at every turn, constantly giving her the cold shoulder in public and embarrassing her. Now he was even trying to drag her away in front of Ning Rongrong.

Didn't she have any pride?

Ning Rongrong also turned and glared at him, then took Xiao Wu by the hand and hurried ahead.

Hmph, that stinking bitch! She's led my Xiao Wu astray. Sooner or later, I'll kill her!

Tang San's thoughts were sinister. In his heart, Xiao Wu was his property, his "sister." She had to obey him unconditionally and could not defy him.

If she did defy him, it had to be because someone else had been a bad influence on her, and she had to be corrected!

But today was different. He had something to do later, and a moment's impatience could ruin a grand plan. He would deal with her when they got back!

Finally, each occupied with their own thoughts, the group reached the shade. Flender had arrived long before them.

Seeing that everyone was present, he cleared his throat. "Ahem, I have an announcement."

Everyone sat up straight, waiting for Flender to continue.

"Several of you have reached level thirty recently. It's time to hunt for Soul Rings! Make your preparations. In two days, Teacher Zhao will lead us to the Star Dou Great Forest to go Soul Hunting!"

Jiang Qin's eyes flickered. It looked like the plot was about to be triggered~

"Mm, don't go fighting at the Soul Fighting Arena for the next few days. Rest and recuperate, and don't stir up any more trouble!"

At the mention of trouble, Flender shot Tang San a piercing glare, the warning plain to see.