Chapter 22 Can't you just stand there and not move?

Ning Wanwan stood at the door of the room, observing the situation warily for a while, even wondering if Jiang Chengran would just throw her out directly.

Strangely, however, there was no movement inside.

【Host... I've always been with you!】 The system was still somewhat distracted due to the previous anomaly, but after struggling to control the momentary data disorder, it returned to normal.

I regretted saying it as soon as I said it; it seems I've said this too many times.

But this is also what it subconsciously wants to say.

The system remembered its answer to Ning Wanwan's previous question and carefully changed the subject, saying, "[I learned this sound effect from comedies that humans like. Don't you like it?]"

I didn't know any other way to cheer her up, so I tried using a comedic effect that people like. Hopefully, it will work!

Ning Wanwan was multitasking, and almost breathed out her reply: "I like it."

Ning Wanwan: "It's okay, I'm just a little nervous... Besides, following the plot is what I'm supposed to do."

She was puzzled; before turning the door open, she hadn't expected that besides the strange silence, the room was also pitch black.

Standing at the doorway and looking inside, she couldn't see anything at all; there was only a dim sliver of light filtering through the crack in the door she had just opened.

Logically speaking, even a blind person should notice that the door has been opened.

In the empty room, Jiang Chengran slightly closed his eyelids, feeling the intense, burning pain in his body. The blood flowing in his veins carried a temperature that devoured his consciousness, and he felt as if he were trapped in a sea of ​​fire.

Burning, destruction...

A dozen minutes ago, Assistant Li and the doctor employed by the Jiang family arrived here.

The doctor took out the reagents from his briefcase and handed them to him, looking somewhat worried and hesitant.

"Young Master Jiang, this is the latest medicine developed by Dr. Mu, but it is still in the experimental stage. Ordinary medicines are no longer able to suppress your condition."

"Give it to me." Jiang Chengran's eyes were bloodshot. Without wasting words, he stretched out his hand.

Assistant Li stepped forward to salvage the situation, his face serious: "Young Master Cheng Ran, are you sure you've thought this through?"

"The side effects of this drug will only get worse and worse, and it will be very painful. In the experiments, almost no one could survive it..."

Jiang Chengran listened, but only gave a cold laugh, seemingly unconcerned.

"The weak are the ones who can't withstand it, and the weak have no reason to continue existing."

"All I need to do is keep going on the path to becoming stronger."

Assistant Li: "But General Manager Jiang, he..."

“My brother won’t have any objections either. The law of the jungle, isn’t that the way the Jiang family has always believed in?” Jiang Chengran interrupted him impatiently, as if he knew what he was going to say.

"Give me the medicine," Jiang Chengran said.

Assistant Li: "..."

As someone who had been by President Jiang Yuyuan's side for a long time, he knew that Jiang Chengran was right.

As an assistant, no matter how much he was relied upon, he had no right to interfere with the decisions of the young master of the Jiang family.

So he nodded slightly to the doctor.

The potion, gleaming with an icy blue light, was handed to Jiang Chengran. Without even glancing at it or hesitating, Jiang Chengran opened it and drank it.

The door was opened and closed again, and the idlers in the room finally left.

Alone in this dark and enclosed environment, Jiang Chengran's violent emotions gradually grew and churned under the influence of the drug's effects and side effects, making him want to destroy everything in sight.

He was at his weakest at this moment, but he did not need anyone's pity.

If he can get through this, he will become stronger.

Thinking of the hesitation and doubt those people had about his actions, Jiang Chengran sneered disdainfully.

He won't drag his feet like that; he'll control and master this power. Don't even think about trying to control him!

As he waited quietly for the effects of the drug to wear off, even in his semi-conscious state, his excellent hearing allowed him to catch a faint sound of a door opening.

Who is it that has come again? He clearly said that no one is allowed to disturb him. Does he not listen to his words?

Jiang Chengran's frustration intensified. He opened his eyes and decided that no matter who this person was, he would teach this guy who dared to trespass a lesson.

He was in the shadows, his crimson eyes cold and fierce, like a wild beast about to hunt its prey.

The person walked in, his footsteps were very light, but he still couldn't escape his notice.

Upon noticing that the person was moving further inside, Jiang Chengran swiftly approached without hesitation, striking with deadly precision and pinning the person to the ground.

"Who is it?" he asked coldly, his hand even gripping her neck.

It wasn't forceful, just a press on the neck, but it was incredibly threatening and gave off an extremely strong sense of oppression.

It was close enough to make one feel a sense of danger.

Ning Wanwan: "..."

She had already found the room to be unexpectedly dark, and she had been very careful when she entered, but she didn't expect to be discovered before she even made a first impression.

The light was too dim for her to see the other person's face clearly, but she recognized the voice she had just heard and knew that she had been captured by the villain's brother again.

Fortunately, the purpose this time was to offend him and get caught, so Ning Wanwan was somewhat prepared.

But... why does it feel like this person has become even fiercer and more irritable after only a short time apart?

"Speak!" The person beneath him remained silent, and Jiang Chengran grew impatient, gradually increasing the pressure on his neck.

He is not a soft-hearted person.

"I... I was just passing by..." Ning Wanwan breathed rapidly, tilting her head back as she frantically made up a story.

The distance was so close that she could even feel the other person's hot breath spraying on her face.

It's a little itchy.

Ning Wanwan, who was being suppressed, was still able to remain calm, but Jiang Chengran, who was suppressing his opponent, froze.

When he guessed who the other person might be, he instinctively wanted to see them clearly.

Then his first glance fell upon a few faint rays of light seeping in through the half-open door.

And the girl's small face, filled with fear, as she struggled to lift her head.

The girl struggled a few times, as if trying to break free from his hold, but after several failed attempts, realizing that the goal was impossible to achieve due to the difference in physical strength, she seemed to give up and lay down motionless under him.

At this distance, Jiang Chengran could even see the girl's slightly pursed lips due to nervousness, and feel her soft body...

My heart was racing, and I couldn't tell if it was my own or hers.

Jiang Chengran: "..."

He suddenly realized how strange his position was with Ning Wanwan.

Jiang Chengran: "...!!!"

The high school boy with dyed red hair jumped up as if he had been burned, immediately putting distance between himself and Ning Wanwan as if facing a formidable enemy.

"What exactly did you do to me!" he demanded, raising his voice as if trying to cover something up. His voice was much louder than before, but it lacked any of its previous intimidating quality.

Ning Wanwan, who had expected him to come and beat her up next, looked completely bewildered: "

I didn't do anything to you!

I simply came into this room!

Why are you making it sound like I forced you to do something?

Every night she is innocent, every night she is confused.

"Speak! Why do you always stay silent!" Jiang Chengran persisted, relentlessly pressing for answers.

Ning Wanwan trembled in fright and whispered, "I'm sorry, but I didn't do anything, except open the door to this room and come in..."

Jiang Chengran: "How could I not have done anything!"

If he really didn't do anything, how could he have become so strange!

Jiang Chengran was convinced that Ning Wanwan was lying.

He took a step toward Ning Wanwan, stepping out of the darkness.

At this moment, Ning Wanwan finally saw his face clearly.

"You..." She gasped sharply.

His bloodshot eyes were half-unclear, like a raging beast. His short, slightly curly red hair was soaked with sweat, with a few strands hanging down his forehead. His smooth jawline was taut, which only made him look more aggressive.

With each breath, his Adam's apple bobbed, as if he wanted to say something but felt there was no need to.

She must be even more afraid of him now, right? After all, even the doctors and assistants are terrified of him in his condition, and they're afraid they won't run away fast enough after giving him the medicine.

Not to mention such a cowardly guy.

The thought that the girl would avoid him or even hate him made Jiang Chengran's brows furrow.

The anger and rage that had been somewhat calmed suddenly seemed to be fueled by oil, burning even more fiercely.

Ning Wanwan was startled by Jiang Chengran's fierce and menacing appearance.

But she was still preoccupied with maintaining the plot, and when she noticed Jiang Chengran standing motionless, staring at her, she was somewhat confused. Why wasn't he coming over to kick her out?

He tentatively apologized in a low voice, "I'm sorry, it was my fault for barging in. How about you beat me up and kick me out... No, no, I'll just let myself be kicked out..."

Just as the girl was getting nervous and rambling, the long silence finally made her realize that something was wrong.

"What's wrong?" she asked softly and carefully.

"Ugh..." He suddenly covered his forehead and groaned in pain.

The chaos in his crimson pupils gradually deepened.

He now looks like—truly a ferocious, hunting beast devoid of human morality and consciousness.

Ning Wanwan met his eyes, which were swirling with restlessness, and for the first time, she felt a strong sense that death was just around the corner.

He was approaching her step by step, and Ning Wanwan could hardly breathe. She couldn't help but retreat step by step.

"What, what do you want to do... Can't you just stand there and not move...?"

Jiang Chengran gritted his teeth, as if he was trying to suppress something, and squeezed out each word: "Quick, go."

Ning Wanwan: "!"

The system suddenly panicked and shouted: "He...he seems to be losing consciousness! Host, run!"

Although she didn't know what had happened, Ning Wanwan felt inexplicably uneasy. Driven by this strong premonition, she didn't stand there asking about the cause of the incident, but instead obediently ran quickly to the door.

Should we close the door? Maybe we should close it, in case he follows us! He seems really strange!

Ning Wanwan had locked the door tightly a second ago, but the next second it was forcibly pulled open by a great force.

Immediately afterwards, a strong and powerful hand easily grasped Ning Wanwan's wrist, forcefully pulling her back into the dark room!

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Author's note: I originally wanted to make the number of giveaways bigger, but I found out there was a limit, which is ridiculous.

By the way, let me recommend some of my completed works here! They're mostly Mary Sue stories with universally adored protagonists. If you're interested, you can check them out in my author page. The synopses are too long to include here, but the titles are below—

The Boss Loves Cats [Transmigration Novel]

Those who looked down on me have all fallen in love with me [Quick Transmigration]

Everyone's fallen for it [Anime/Manga Crossover]

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