"Young mistress, why did you suddenly run out?"
Snake Lance Douluo followed closely behind Qian Renxue's light yet somewhat disordered footsteps, his own pace betraying unmistakable anxiety and concern.
When he hurried to her side, he saw the still-wet tear tracks at the corners of her eyes, poignantly beautiful and heartbreaking.
Her voice carried an almost imperceptible tremor, and amid her sobs, even the air around her seemed moved.
"Young mistress, why are you crying? Are you all right? Are you all right?"
Snake Lance Douluo's words were full of worry.
Yet Qian Renxue seemed trapped in her own world, turning a deaf ear to his concern.
She remained immersed in that boundless sorrow, her sobs growing more rapid as tears rolled down like pearls from a broken string.
Seeing this, Snake Lance Douluo grew even more anxious.
He spoke again, his tone filled with resolve and anger.
"Young mistress, please tell me who made you so upset! This old man will tear him into ten thousand pieces, rip out his tendons and strip his bones, and end his bloodline to soothe the hatred in your heart!"
At the words "end his bloodline," Qian Renxue cried harder and louder.
Just as Snake Lance Douluo's thoughts descended into chaos and he found himself at a loss, a familiar figure quietly came into view, tightly embracing someone whose outline was rather unfamiliar to him.
At that moment, he finally understood why his young mistress had cried even louder!
It turned out he had nearly ruined her "happy life" himself.
Watching Chen Jue's retreating back as he was about to disappear, he said, "Chen Jue shouldn't be the sort of man who sleeps around, should he? How could he just get involved with some random woman? Besides, is that woman prettier than you, young mistress?"
Snake Lance Douluo answered his own question.
"Obviously not. I really don't know what that brat is thinking. Is he feeling empty, lonely, and cold? Does he need a woman?"
"Besides, doesn't he have you, young mistress? I believe that as long as that brat asks, you'll definitely agree! Right?"
Snake Lance Douluo's words were like a spring breeze brushing across a lake, quietly stirring ripples in Qian Renxue's heart and making her break into a smile.
"Am I really so lacking in restraint?"
Qian Renxue spoke softly, her words carrying a hint of self-reflection. The blush quietly rising on her cheeks only added to her indescribable charm.
Even beneath her male appearance, her distinctive allure was hard to conceal, like a flower first blooming in the dawn, eclipsing everything around her.
Then she changed the subject, her tone growing more serious.
"Besides, this woman's background is anything but simple!"
She then told Snake Lance Douluo everything she had just seen.
A storm surged through Snake Lance Douluo's heart, and he could not help admiring that brat a little.
If he could win over even this haughty little princess, what woman couldn't he handle?
It seemed he would have to ask him for a few pointers the next time they met!
"It's all right, young mistress. Your beauty is definitely more than a match for Ning Rongrong's!"
"Besides, with seven years of affection between you, all you need to do is crook a finger, and Chen Jue will eagerly dump her and come running to you!"
Snake Lance Douluo began showering her with extravagant flattery!
"Right!"
Qian Renxue nodded, her eyes shimmering as she gently folded her hands together, as though she already held Chen Jue in her palm.
With her beauty, all she had to do was act cute and coquettish, and Chen Jue would be hers for the taking.
She still remembered something Bibi Dong had said: a woman should be soft when the moment called for softness, and firm when it called for firmness.
"Also, this might not be what you think. There could be more to it. Let me walk you through my analysis..."
Snake Lance Douluo continued.
"I don't think Chen Jue is the kind of man who gets ready to fire his gun the moment he sees a woman!"
"He must have some purpose in approaching Ning Rongrong!"
"What? Lust is lust. What else could it be?"
Qian Renxue asked in confusion.
In her mind, Chen Jue's lustful nature was already set in stone.
He had taken plenty of liberties with her when they were children!
"Let me make this up... analyze this..."
Five minutes later.
"You mean Brother Chen approached Ning Rongrong to seize control of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect?"
"That way, we could bring the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect under our Spirit Hall's control without bloodshed, injuries, or any losses?"
Qian Renxue asked in confusion.
"Exactly!"
Snake Lance Douluo nodded.
"So Brother Chen actually had such a grand plan of his own!"
As she spoke, her beautiful eyes flickered gently, like the brightest stars in the night sky.
They revealed not only admiration for Brother Chen's plan, but also an indescribable affection quietly taking root. Without realizing it, her fondness for him rose another notch.
"I wrongly blamed him. To think he would give himself to someone for the sake of the greater plan!"
Qian Renxue lowered her head a little sheepishly, as though reproaching herself.
"It looks like I should go a little easier on Brother Chen when we spar next time. Men care about saving face, after all!"
"Brother Chen Jue, where are we going now?"
Ning Rongrong asked in her soft, sweet voice, nestling bonelessly into the crook of Chen Jue's arm, her eyes sparkling with mischief and tenderness.
Her fingers slowly traced heart shapes across his firm chest, seemingly without thinking.
Every light touch seemed to pluck the most delicate strings deep in Chen Jue's heart, making him tremble involuntarily as ripples spread across the lake of his emotions.
Every stroke made Chen Jue draw in a sharp breath.
This little temptress was far too alluring!
"I'm not sure. Is there anything else you want to eat? I'll go with you this time!"
He lowered his head, his voice growing gentler and more doting.
At his words, Ning Rongrong gently shook her head, a mysterious smile curling her lips.
That smile was like the most brilliant flower of spring, enchanting and tinged with an indescribable anticipation.
"There is, but I'll have to wait until later to eat it!"
"Later? Then what do we do now?"
A hint of curiosity and anticipation flashed across Chen Jue's face.
Ning Rongrong curled her lips into a smile and whispered something into his ear.
Chen Jue froze.
Was she really being this direct already?
"Sure!"
Night descended, and Shrek Academy was gently embraced by a soft, profound stillness.
The boys' dormitory area was already pitch-black, with not a sound to be heard.
Only the girls' dormitory still had its lights on.
"Why hasn't Brother Chen come back yet?"
Hu Liena lay in bed, tossing and turning, her thoughts surging endlessly like the tide, without the slightest hint of sleepiness.
Earlier, she had wanted to find Brother Chen and go for a walk to help digest their meal.
But Ma Hongjun and Oscar had said Brother Chen had not returned at all after eating; apparently, he had gone out.
And Ning Rongrong still hasn't come back today either. Am I going to have another little sister?
Zhu Zhuqing was also unable to sleep.
Her pillow was already soaked with tears, and she still sobbed from time to time. Had there not been people around her, she might have cried outright.
She gazed out the window through tear-filled eyes and sobbed softly, "I don't want to leave Brother Chen..."
Both women had worries of their own that kept them awake. Only Xiao Wu slept soundly, clearly already deep in dreamland.
A crystal-clear liquid trickled from the corner of Xiao Wu's mouth, and her face was flushed red. Who knew what she was dreaming about!
At the hotel, in the middle of the night...
[Ding! Target: Ning Rongrong] [Depth: 60%] [Rewards: Myriad Poisons Book, myriad poisons physique!] [Myriad poisons physique: immunity to all poisons] [Myriad Poisons Book: encompasses poison-making, poison use, detoxification, and all other poison-related knowledge]
At that moment, he finally understood why Rongrong had needed to wait until later to eat!
So this was what she meant!
Rongrong really knew a lot!
"Amazing!! So thrilling!!"
This was the power of Crystal Love!
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