"Brother Ren, you're worrying too much. I'm nothing like what you imagine, and fleeing at the first hint of trouble is even more out of the question. Walking through the Nine Heavens, whose head isn't hanging from their belt? If necessary, I wouldn't hesitate to sacrifice my life." I spoke with some displeasure.
Mao Chuchu heard the resolve in my words. Naturally, she also felt that Ren Xianghe's words had been too hurtful, so she said, "Where has Brother Ren's usual generosity and decorum gone? Fellow Daoist Xia is merely more sentimental, so why must you belittle him like this? I'm afraid you might not even be able to say what he just said."
"Chuchu! How could you think that of me?" Ren Xianghe was stunned when he heard that, utterly astonished. Clearly, he had never been rejected so completely by the woman he loved.
Seeing that he was angry, Mao Chuchu felt somewhat regretful as well. It seemed she had realized that she had spoken too harshly.
I secretly laughed in my heart. These two young lovers were both from noble backgrounds, needless to say, and both had proud, haughty temperaments. Once someone fanned the flames, it was inevitable that they would flare up.
"Fellow Daoist Ren, Miss Mao, both of you should calm down. To the two of you, I'm merely a chance acquaintance, so why quarrel over me? Fellow Daoist Ren sees me this way because he hasn't experienced what I have. As for Miss Mao, thank you for speaking up for me, I..." I hurriedly tried to mediate. But Ren Xianghe looked angrier and angrier as he listened, clearly intending to grab me and scold me again. Seeing that he was about to blow up once more, Mao Chuchu suddenly began to feel that admitting fault