I Have a Disease

Xiang Feihu took a deep breath.

Yi Lin Manor!

So this had been premeditated?

There was a trace of disappointment in the way he looked at Su Xiao.

As the Li Family's designated future daughter-in-law, she was actually fooling around with someone from Yi Lin Manor. Wasn't that disgraceful enough?

He looked at Ronan with some disgust and said in a deep voice, "I'll be leaving soon, but please mind your status, sir."

"Miss Su and Young Master Li already have an engagement. I simply don't want other flies buzzing around her."

"Since you are a gentleman of Yi Lin Manor, I trust you would not do something so shameful."

"I'll be leaving soon. But since we've met, why not get acquainted?"

"My name is Xiang Feihu. I formerly served as commander of the Third Company, Sixth Mech Combat Battalion, Seventeenth Division of the Empire's Second Star Region, with the rank of lieutenant. I am now Miss Su's bodyguard. Pleased to meet you, Mr. Ronan."

With that, he extended his thick right hand toward Ronan with considerable poise.

Everyone watched the scene with gloating expressions.

Sure enough, this brat still could not avoid being taught a lesson.

A trace of suppressed anger filled Christine's eyes.

Neither of these men was giving her any face?

Especially Xiang Feihu. Did he really think the Li Family ruled Blue Sea?

Su Xiao looked at Ronan with a complicated expression.

No matter what, Xiang Feihu probably would not pester her tonight. At least she had some time to catch her breath.

She suddenly felt very relieved.

But that relief had been bought by the man before her at the risk of being humiliated.

She did not know how to stop it.

Wei Wei, watching from afar, was stunned as well.

Under everyone's watchful eyes, Ronan merely chuckled and replied:

"Ronan, from Yi Lin Manor. I grew up on a farm, so there are many things I don't understand. But I know that holding out your hand means you want to shake hands. That, I understand."

At that last sentence, everyone nearly burst out laughing.

This country bumpkin seemed rather interesting.

The two hands clasped.

Xiang Feihu suddenly exerted force.

The next second, he felt a sharp pain!

Cold sweat seeped from the back of his head.

But no one was looking at him at all!

Everyone was looking at Ronan, hoping to see pain on that arrogant brat's face.

Yet they were disappointed.

Ronan's expression remained unchanged.

Ten seconds later, their hands separated. Xiang Feihu left the venue without saying a word, his expression complicated.

Ronan swiftly withdrew his hand and slipped it back into his pocket as though nothing had happened.

"This kid can really endure."

"After shaking hands, he deliberately stuffed his hand into his pocket so quickly. Xiang Feihu probably squeezed it swollen, right?"

"Still, his willpower is pretty impressive. He actually endured the pain. That kid last time seemed to have screamed for a doctor on the spot, didn't he?"

Everyone clicked their tongues in amazement.

With both hands in his pockets, Ronan prepared to leave expressionlessly.

But at that moment, a voice came from behind him. "Please wait."

Outside Gem Manor.

Several strapping young men were listlessly playing cards.

Suddenly, a tall figure approached.

The men swept away the cards with lightning speed and stood at attention.

"Boss!"

Their voices rang out in perfect unison.

Xiang Feihu's face twisted viciously as he kicked one of them in the stomach. "Playing cards while on duty?"

"The others are rookies, but Hei Zai, how could you not stop them?"

The man kicked to the ground clutched his stomach and lowered his head in admission. "I was wrong. I am willing to accept punishment."

The others looked at Xiang Feihu nervously.

He let out a heavy sigh. "Go to the hospital!"

Hei Zai was instantly moved to tears, but he gritted his teeth and said:

"It's fine, Boss. I can endure this little bit of pain!"

Xiang Feihu rolled his eyes at him, raised his bruised and swollen right hand, and said mockingly:

"Who the fuck is talking about you? I fractured my hand!"

Hei Zai and the others were instantly aghast!

They were extremely curious about what had happened, but seeing Xiang Feihu's unwilling expression, they obediently shut their mouths and did not dare ask further. Yet deep down, every one of them had the same question: just who could make a boss with a special forces background suffer such a huge loss?

"How did it feel to get Su Xiao's number?"

In a corner of the banquet hall, Ronan sat alone in silence.

Wei Wei suddenly appeared like a ghost.

Ronan smiled but said nothing.

After he had driven Xiang Feihu away for Su Xiao, she had handed Ronan a small slip of paper in full view of everyone.

That tiny slip of paper made the young nobles' eyes burn with envy.

Everyone knew it was Su Xiao's phone number.

The number of the Su Family's young lady was not so easy to obtain.

Ronan accepted it calmly. He thought the girl was rather nice and could get to know her better; of course, that was all.

Many young men inwardly cried that the kid had struck it rich. Having Xiang Feihu squeeze his hand might at most result in a fracture, but Su Xiao's phone number was something money could not buy!

The technology of this world was rather unusual overall. People's standard of living was about the same as on Earth, and they had phones and computers alike. But due to the mysterious Fire Seed Technology, mobile armor capable of crossing the universe, spatial jump technology that every Imperial spaceship had to be equipped with, star gates that allowed easy travel between planets, and the miraculous Primal Stone... these were all black technologies absent from Earth. Even the people of this world only knew how to use those technologies, not the principles behind them.

In everyday life, smartphones were still the most widespread means of communication.

But unlike Earth, there were not so many social apps here. Most people still mainly made calls and sent messages. Perhaps this was related to the unprecedented urban clustering on every planet in the Galactic Age.

Ronan had learned all of this back in Crescent Prison.

During fourteen years in Crescent Prison, he had learned far more than survival and combat; he had learned a great many things.

The library in the Seventh District had always been open to him. It contained books from across the entire Empire, including many forbidden books!

Ronan did not know what that tiger's intentions had been, but he had no reason to let himself stop learning.

Back on Earth, Ronan had been different from everyone else.

He thought he was sick.

But many people thought he was a genius.

He never forgot anything he saw. His IQ was so high that he taught himself mathematics and physics without a teacher. Even in the most cutting-edge fields, he could quickly comprehend and learn.

But he was still sick.

Some people thought he was insane.

Because he often did things that were highly abnormal. A famous psychologist once concluded that he was an extreme egoist, someone who disregarded all rules and consequences simply to please himself. Furthermore, he had no emotions.

Ronan thought the man was right, because he truly did things only because they were interesting.

Yet in that world, breaking the rules easily led to trouble.

Before crossing over, Ronan had done something shocking.

Then he had been "disappeared."

Right after that, he came to this world—a magnificent galaxy-spanning world!

He became a weak infant, yet he was still that intelligent person who felt little emotion.

But that woman's appearance changed something.

That smile had truly been warm. Though their time together had been brief, she had truly changed something deep within Ronan's soul.

The old him could not feel loneliness, did not know fear, and did not understand love.

The current him had many emotions he had never experienced before, and those emotions sometimes troubled Ronan.

But he thought that was a good thing. Though he was still sick now, at least he seemed to be gradually getting better.

He was beginning to resemble a normal person. Though he had once been imprisoned, though the road ahead was dark, at least he found it all very interesting.

In an inconspicuous corner, seeing that Ronan had no intention of responding, Wei Wei asked coldly:

"Why?!"

Naturally, she was asking why Ronan had clashed with Xiang Feihu for Su Xiao.

She believed she knew Ronan's background inside out, and naturally did not think this detestable man would repay Su Xiao for helping him once in such a way.

To her surprise, Ronan looked at her strangely. "Did I do something wrong?"

Wei Wei was speechless.

Deep in her heart, she had cursed Ronan ten thousand times.

This sly and stubborn bastard! He was scared stiff in social situations, yet he had the nerve to follow her to the party. He clearly knew nothing about noble etiquette or many other things, yet he still put on a modest, eager-to-learn act. His hand clearly hurt like hell after Xiang Feihu shook it, yet he still pretended nothing had happened!

And the crucial part was that he was now asking what he had done wrong!

At a time like this, getting tangled up in an unclear relationship with Su Xiao—was he trying to force the Li Family and Yi Lin Manor to tear off all pretense? Or had he gotten carried away and wanted to compete with that legendary mech genius?

Imagine it: a country bumpkin born on a farm who might never have touched a mech in his life, standing shoulder to shoulder with the Emerald Star Region's most outstanding young mech genius. The other one would probably be so lowly that he was less than dust, right?

Had he gone mad from wanting to become the master of Yi Lin Manor?

The more Wei Wei thought about it, the angrier she became. She turned and left.

Ronan laughed helplessly. He had no idea why she was angry, so he simply sat alone and quietly drank his beverage.

His right hand was still in his pocket, but it was not to hide anything. He simply did not want to draw too much attention.

He really was fine. The one with a problem should be that guy named Xiang Feihu.

He had survived fourteen years in Crescent Prison and could take down even the strongest prisoners in a single move! Some mech trooper dared come show off in front of him? That guy was thinking far too highly of himself!

Ronan was not afraid of other people's provocations. He simply could not understand Wei Wei's attitude toward him.

"Why does she hate me so much? She doesn't seem like such a bad person."

"But she probably won't pay any attention to me again tonight, right?"

Thinking that, Ronan could only smile bitterly.

Yet not long afterward, Wei Wei hurried back and said indignantly:

"Christine has already called for a doctor. Go get it treated. The Governor's Mansion still gives our Yi Lin Manor some respect."

Ronan shook his head. "No need. I'm fine."

Wei Wei's eyes widened. Like a kitten whose tail had been stepped on, she completely bristled:

"Ronan! What is wrong with you? Christine is the Governor's daughter. Don't you want to meet her? What the hell is going through your head?"

Ronan thought for a moment and answered, "I have already met Christine. My hand really is fine, at least not enough to need a doctor."

"As for the last question... maybe it's because I'm sick."

Wei Wei looked utterly incredulous, feeling as though all her good intentions had been wasted on a dog. She stamped her foot in anger, threw out a "You big idiot," and turned to leave.

Leaving Ronan completely baffled.

He was indeed very smart, but he had never been able to understand a girl's mind.

If only Noah were here. Ronan sighed, gently stroking the Pocket Watch as he wondered troubledly, How can I restore your energy?

The party lasted until very late.

Only after midnight did Wei Wei bid farewell to Christine.

Naturally, Ronan went with her. After all, he had only just arrived at the manor and did not have his own driver.

Several bodyguards responsible for their security rode in another rx Destroyer, following closely behind.

The rx Destroyer sped along the broad aerial expressway, its bright lights illuminating everything.

Wei Wei and Ronan sat side by side, both silent.

She was angry; he was puzzled.

Ahead was a sharp turn. Once they rounded the three upper-level hubs, they would reach the Cross-Sea Expressway. Before long, they would arrive at Yi Lin Manor.

Yet in the darkness beyond everyone's sight, a figure hung upside down from a pole on one of the upper-level hubs, swiftly dismantling and assembling something. Dim red and green lights flickered with an eerie, dangerous glow.

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