The Woman Who Completely Crushed Yu Xiaogang

"Xiao Gang, it's been a long time."

Looking at Yu Xiaogang Liu Erlong couldn't help but sigh inwardly, "Time is truly merciless."

She then unconsciously raised her hand to touch her still smooth and delicate cheek, a strong sense of urgency suddenly welling up in her heart—

It is an unprecedented desire for strength and eternal youth.

"The young man said I'm blossoming at the peak of my life, but flowers bloom for a season, and eventually wither... I must improve my strength as soon as possible! I must find him later to think of a way; he can help Xiao Wu and Zhu Qing, so naturally he can help me too!"

Yu Xiaogang Shrek Academy's principal's office to Liu Erlong's secluded courtyard.

He mentally reviewed the various plans he had been working on to deal with Liu Erlong over the past few days.

He imagined many scenarios for their reunion—

For example, Liu Erlong gently stroked his face with deep affection, choking back tears as she said, "Xiao Gang, you've changed so much over the years..."

For example, Liu Erlong grabbed his arm, her eyes brimming with tears, and said, "Xiao Gang, you've finally come to see me! You're not leaving this time, right? You're not leaving, are you?"

He really overthought things...

The only thing he didn't expect was that Liu Erlong's expression and lines were exactly the same as when Flender first saw him in the village.

His expression was calm, tinged with a touch of nostalgia at the reunion with an old friend, completely lacking the intense emotions he had anticipated.

So... they've really become a pure "three brothers" now?!

Flender, standing to the side, also looked astonished.

He had sensed something was wrong a long time ago. When the Shrek group first arrived, Liu Erlong would often ask, "Why hasn't Xiao Gang arrived yet?" But these past few days, she hadn't mentioned it even once.

Does this mean that fate has given Flender another chance?

Thinking of this, Flender suddenly felt a little smug. Seeing that Yu Xiaogang was just staring blankly without saying a word, he couldn't help but nudge him with his elbow and urge him on:

"Xiao Gang, Er Long is talking to you!"

This perfectly illustrates the rise of "simps".

Yu Xiaogang, finally snapping out of his daze after being rebuked, glared at Flender with annoyance, then turned to Liu Erlong and sighed heavily:

"Yes, it's been a full twenty years! Er Long, how have you been all these years?"

"I've been doing quite well lately, very fulfilling," Liu Erlong replied with unusual ease. "Now that our Golden Iron Triangle is finally reunited, don't always look so gloomy! Since you two are here, I have an announcement to make!"

Yu Xiaogang and Flender both looked at her simultaneously, waiting for what would happen next.

Liu Erlong smiled brightly, a hint of smugness in his eyes, and said, "I have a man now! Let's turn the page on those old stories. From now on, we'll still be good partners and good brothers!"

She has a man.

Does she have a boyfriend?

She has a man!

"Crack—" It was as if two invisible sounds of hearts breaking rang out at the same time.

Yu Xiaogang couldn't accept it. "I haven't even completely gotten over the past myself, how can you get over it first? What gives you the right?!"

Flender felt as if fate was mocking him: Was my rise to power... far too short?!

The two asked almost simultaneously, urgently, "Who is it?! Do we know them?"

Liu Erlong laughed even more heartily, "It's been twenty years since we last met, and it's amazing that you two still have such great chemistry! You both know this person, it's Lin Hai!"

Lin Hai?!

Oh no! The carriage is too slow!

Oh no! My house has been burgled!

Yu Xiaogang's lips moved a few times, as if he wanted to say something but couldn't, but in the end he couldn't utter a single word.

If it were anyone else, he would have said a few words. But Lin Hai... is really quite special.

He was still hoping that Lin Hai could help him find medicinal herbs in the future to fix his Martial Soul defect!

Flender, on the other hand, was outspoken and immediately blurted out, "Lin Hai? Sister Erlong, you're with that Lin Hai kid? Do you even know him...?"

"What's wrong with him?" Liu Erlong interrupted Flender abruptly, her tone slightly somber, carrying a hint of protectiveness.

"He...he..." Flender was startled by Liu Erlong's gaze, and his words, which were on the tip of his tongue, were abruptly changed. "He is indeed quite good in every way! But that kid is a playboy, and besides, there's an age gap between you two..."

Upon hearing this, Liu Erlong immediately scoffed and retorted, "Playboy? Can he be more of a playboy than those two lads Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun? As for age..."

"So what if I'm old?!" Yu Xiaogang, seizing the perfect opportunity, retaliated with an elbow to Flender, speaking righteously and sternly:

"With Er Long's talent and Lin Hai's help, breaking through to the Titled Douluo in the future is a sure thing! Once they achieve the title, their lifespan will increase greatly, and age will not be a problem at all! Flender, you are too old-fashioned!"

Flender was completely dumbfounded by the retort, staring at Yu Xiaogang in disbelief. "Xiao Gang, you... you and Er Long used to be..."

Yu Xiaogang immediately interrupted, "But what? Er Long is my cousin. When I suddenly learned about this back then, I really couldn't accept it and suffered for a while. But to be honest, I got over it in a few years."

"But you clearly told me just a few days ago..." Flender tried to refute.

Yu Xiaogang interrupted forcefully again, "What did I say?! I just didn't know if Er Long had let go, and I didn't know how to face her!"

"Now that Er Long has found someone he loves, you, as his sworn brother, should simply offer your heartfelt blessings! Why all the 'buts'?!"

Flender opened his mouth, looked at Yu Xiaogang's "righteous" face, and ultimately swallowed his words.

Anyway, his love died long ago; now it's just being dragged out and whipped again.

In any case, as long as Sister Erlong is happy, that's all that matters.

As for who she's with... well, it won't stop Flender from continuing to love her and protect her.

But Yu Xiaogang's behavior today was truly too abnormal...

Little did he know that Yu Xiaogang's behavior was partly to curry favor with Lin Hai, hoping that Lin Hai wouldn't hold a grudge against him because of his past with Liu Erlong, so as not to affect his future opportunities to obtain medicinal herbs.

Secondly, he was eager to prove one thing to everyone—

Yu Xiaogang had long since come to terms with this ill-fated relationship! In fact, he had come to terms with it long before Liu Erlong fell in love with someone else!

He is absolutely not the kind of person who would hide away and grieve in secret, becoming despondent and despondent just because Liu Erlong chose someone else! Absolutely not!!!

After a few awkward words, Flender pulled Yu Xiaogang away to arrange his accommodation.

It was late at night, at Yu Xiaogang's residence.

At this moment, he was a stark contrast to his calm demeanor during the day. His eyes were bloodshot, and his face was contorted with suppressed rage. He was almost hysterically growling:

"Liu Erlong! Even you're leaving me! Even you're leaving me, right?!"

"You bitch! Just like that bitch Bibi Dong! You both look down on my strength! You despise me for being a piece of trash! Right?!"

"Just you wait! Sooner or later, I'll make you all regret it!"