Tang San stared at the man's back.
She's neither too tall nor too short, and she actually looks quite good; her clothes are rather glamorous...
But why does the way he stands next to Xiao Wu look so irritating?
Tang San clenched his fists, his nails digging into his palms.
Why is he upset?
Who Xiao Wu went shopping with, and what does it have to do with him?
They were just classmates... He had no right to restrict Xiao Wu's freedom to make friends or go shopping.
But he just couldn't move his feet.
Xiao Wu was stuffing all the carrots into her mouth when, out of the corner of her eye, she spotted Tang San standing motionless across the street.
She paused for a moment while chewing the radish, the sweet taste in her mouth suddenly changed, and her beautiful brows furrowed.
What bad luck! I even ran into this nasty person while shopping with my owner!
Oh right, she still needs to buy a new quilt later. She needs to stay away from this guy; she can't let people misunderstand and think she has something to do with him, that would be bad.
Wang Xiaoming also keenly noticed that gaze, followed it, raised an eyebrow, but remained silent.
Who is this person?
When Xiao Wu saw him, the smile on her face suddenly faded.
It wasn't a dramatic emotional fluctuation, but the bright, lively sparkle in his eyes suddenly vanished, as if someone had flipped a switch.
Xiao Wu planned to turn her head away, pretending not to see him, and continue eating her carrot.
But Tang San had already started walking over, weaving through the pedestrians on the street, and stopped in front of the table where the two were sitting.
He glanced at Wang Xiaoming first, his eyes filled with scrutiny and wariness, but he quickly looked away, forcing a smile that seemed forced, and asked Xiao Wu.
" Xiao Wu, why are you skipping class to play again? This will only worsen the teacher's impression of you."
He deliberately kept his tone relaxed, as if he were joking, but the last syllable of his voice was slightly tense.
The two people in front of them naturally sensed that something was off about the tone.
Xiao Wu took a bite of the carrot, chewed it twice, and swallowed it slowly before looking up at him.
"Hmph, I don't want to attend class anyway. What's wrong with going out for a stroll? Sister Xiao Wu can graduate from this academy anyway."
Xiao Wu wasn't deliberately targeting Tang San; she usually had the same attitude when faced with lectures.
Tang San glanced helplessly at Xiao Wu, then his gaze shifted to Wang Xiaoming. After hesitating for a moment, he finally asked the question.
" Xiao Wu, I don't think I've seen this person before at the academy... Is she your friend?"
His gaze was restrained, without any obvious hostility, but it concealed a subtle anxiety that he himself might not have been aware of.
He didn't want Xiao Wu to get too close to other people, especially men who were complete strangers to him but seemed quite familiar with Xiao Wu.
The scene from that moment just now keeps replaying in my mind, and my chest feels tight.
Xiao Wu opened her mouth, almost blurting out the word "master".
But Wang Xiaoming took over the conversation, calmly nodded to Tang San, and introduced himself.
"I'm her brother. I was passing through Nuoding City and thought I'd drop by to see her."
Of course, he's the older brother; they just confirmed he's their older brother.
Tang San paused for a moment, his expression visibly relaxing slightly, but the tension had not completely dissipated.
He glanced at Wang Xiaoming, then at Xiao Wu.
"I see... Well, have you eaten, brother? I'll treat you to a meal."
"No need, I'm already full."
Wang Xiaoming waved his hand and pushed everything he was holding back in front of Xiao Wu. "Since your classmate is here, Xiao Wu, go back now."
We'll stop here for today. If you need anything, write to your brother and we'll come see you again next time.
He stood up, patted Xiao Wu's shoulder three times, winked at her meaningfully, and then walked away leisurely, leaving Xiao Wu and Tang San looking at each other in bewilderment.
Xiao Wu watched Wang Xiaoming's retreating figure, rolled her eyes inwardly, and looked at him with a hint of resentment.
What kind of brother is he? He lies so naturally...
However, just then, she remembered what Wang Xiaoming had taught her, so she turned her gaze back to Tang San's still smiling face.
Seeing Wang Xiaoming leave, this guy actually laughed!?
Xiao Wu tilted her head and smiled at him, her eyes crinkling.
Tang San.
She called his name in a voice three degrees softer than usual, "Why did you look so upset just now? Don't you want Sister Xiao Wu to be with other people?"
Xiao Wu instantly got into character, but unfortunately, Wang Xiaoming didn't see her masterful acting skills.
Upon hearing this, Tang San's face flushed red.
"I... I was just worried that you might have been scammed by someone, after all..."
"Your brother isn't wearing his school uniform. Some rich people in the city like cute girls like you, Xiao Wu. And you haven't forgotten what Xiao Chenyu and the others wanted you to do, have you?"
Tang San was referring to the bet on the pet rabbit.
But I really am someone else's pet rabbit...
" Little Sanzi, Sister Xiao Wu isn't so easily fooled. But... what if one day someone really does deceive Sister Xiao Wu, or even tries to kill me? What would you do then?"
Tang San blurted it out without even thinking.
"I will protect you with my life and avenge you!"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Wu's lips curled into a cold smile, but in Tang San's eyes, Xiao Wu's smile was sweet, clearly indicating that she was satisfied with his answer.
Wang Xiaoming turned two corners along the streets of Nuoding City. After confirming that no one was following him, he casually made a swipe, Dimensional Wall silently opened. He stepped inside and disappeared completely from the bustling street.
When he finally settled down, he was back in his dormitory at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
The sun was shining brightly outside, and the midday light streamed through the window, casting a golden glow on the table.
Wang Xiaoming stretched his shoulders and suddenly felt a little empty in his stomach.
Although he wasn't particularly interested in carrots, seeing Xiao Wu eat them made him hungry.
He felt he could go straight back to the manor and have lunch with Dong'er.
Just as he was deciding whether to go straight there, someone knocked on the dormitory door from the outside.
Clap clap clap
The rhythm was so fast it sounded like drumming, accompanied by a woman's voice that was both spoiled and excited, which pierced through the door.
" Wang Xiaoming! Open the door! Lingling and I have come to see you!"
Dugu Yan.
How did she know she was here?
Wang Xiaoming walked over and opened the door. As soon as the door opened, a figure in emerald green squeezed in, half of its shoulder protruding.
Dugu Yan was dressed in a light green cheongsam, looking energetic and with a faint smile on her face.
Half a step behind her, Ye Lingling remained the same, wearing a veil, standing quietly with her hands clasped in front of her, her posture dignified.
"Hey, our genius, how did it feel to beat those guys up this morning?"