Chapter 87 Lan Ze's Wish
When Qiao Sui Sui first saw Lan Ze, she wouldn't have recognized him if it weren't for his eyes, which were as melancholy and empty as the sea. He used to be thin, and his whole person was cool and quiet. His youthful aura and the aura of an aristocratic prince combined made him unforgettable.
But now, Lan Ze not only has his hair cut short and looks much more capable than before, and no longer seems so easy to talk to, but his injured leg can also walk normally.
Qiao Suisui was overjoyed. "Lan Ze, where have you been? I've been looking for you for a long time."
Lan Ze smiled apologetically and said, "I told you where I was going in the letter. Didn't you receive it?"
"Letter? What letter?"
Before Lan Ze left the Oslan Empire, he had asked Gama to pass on a letter for him, but it seemed she hadn't received it. The letter not only spelled out his plans for the future, but also revealed some of Qiao Suisui's future that he had foreseen, hoping she could take precautions.
"Nothing, it seems something went wrong in the middle."
"Lan Ze, what happened? Why did you leave so suddenly?"
Lan Ze just smiled and comforted her: "They are just some small things. After what happened with father and elder brother, I want to relax."
Qiao Susu wanted to ask something when she heard Zong Fang's unhappy voice interrupting: "How about we find a room for you two to reminisce about the past?" After saying that, he narrowed his almond-shaped eyes and raised his eyebrows at the man in front of him, thinking that he should have killed him directly at that time.
Qiao Susu turned around and saw his expression, pursed her lips and didn't respond.
Although Lan Ze was seriously injured by Zong Fang at that time, there was no trace of anger on his face. Instead, he clinked glasses with Qiao Su Su in a very graceful manner, said "Sorry for disturbing you", and left with a smile.
Now, even if she had more questions in her mind, she could only give up because Zong Fang was beside her. Qiao Sui Sui always felt that when she saw Lan Ze again this time, he seemed to be different.
For the next few minutes, Zongfang led her to the center of the venue, where they socialized with several people. Although they called it socializing, she didn't have to do anything. Those who tried to clink glasses with her were turned away by Zongfang, those who tried to strike up a conversation were scared off by Zongfang's gaze, and those who indirectly questioned her identity and background were choked back by Zongfang's casual "Mind your own business." In short, after several rounds of communication and socializing, everyone understood that the little female beside Dr. Zongfang was to be admired from afar and not touched.
On the second floor of the venue, behind a red-painted column, Lan Ze was shaking a wine glass. The olive in the glass was spinning with the wine, just like the mood of the owner of the glass, up and down.
There were many outstanding orcs present today, so Lan Ze couldn't release his spiritual thread rashly, and he couldn't let it get too close to Qiao Suisui because she was completely enveloped by the man's strong aura. Anyone who approached would be under immense pressure and would be immediately discovered by him. But Lan Ze followed Qiao Suisui's figure with his spiritual power, sensing her emotions: happiness, calmness, boredom, sleepiness. He captured every moment of her emotions.
It was no coincidence that he came to Sote today and appeared at this banquet.
After leaving Oslan, he had wandered extensively, gaining experience and improving his strength considerably. He first traveled to the Free Alliance's core region, Kanbukun. He stayed there for a long time, even gaining a following of his own in Kanbukun thanks to his gift of foresight.
The Free Alliance is a place ruled by religion. The people here are warm and simple, and their average belief is the Beast God. The Beast God's messengers are respected by them as "bishops" and have their own churches.
I don't know how the news got out, but after Lan Ze used his foresight to change the fate of a young man, he was called the Little Bishop by the residents of Kanbukun. They also spontaneously raised money to build a church for him, and orcs offered him food every day.
Lan Ze refused. He had not been born or raised in this land, so he could not accept such a gift. Although he was a star in the imperial court, he had rarely interacted with others in all these years, so he was very uncomfortable. He wanted to leave, but a few days ago, he heard from one of the believers that the young master of the dragon clan was looking for someone who looked very similar to him.
After learning the inside story, Lan Ze discovered that the person the young master of the Dragon Clan was looking for was himself. After several twists and turns, he finally found out the current location of the young master of the Dragon Clan, which turned out to be the small building he gave to Sui Sui.
When he heard the news, his heart raced. He'd been thinking about her constantly these days, but Lan Ze knew it wasn't the right time for them to reunite, for he'd already envisioned their future together the first time they met. So, he repeatedly suppressed the urge to find her, becoming distracted all day, even beginning to eat the food brought by the faithful. Things he'd previously found unacceptable were no longer noticeable, and he kept going through a recurring mental struggle between "I should find her," and "Now isn't the right time."
Just when he wanted to see her again, Lan Ze walked to the front of the Archbishop's church in a trance. The Gothic architectural style stunned him. There was an elderly man sweeping the floor at the door of the church.
"Young man, you are finally here."
Lan Ze looked at him and asked, "Do you know me?"
The other person shook his head and said, "You should know me."
Lan Ze released his mental power and looked him over carefully, making sure he had never seen him before. He said goodbye politely and was about to turn around and leave, but after hearing the old man's words, his steps suddenly froze.
"Don't you want to change your destiny?"
"Who are you?"
The old man laughed heartily, as kind as a neighbor's grandfather. He looked at Lan Ze lovingly and said, "My child, don't let your talent restrict you, but use it to your advantage. Remember, fate is an unpredictable contingency, and your foresight is only one of thousands of versions."
After saying this, he walked slowly into the church with trembling steps, holding a broom.
Lan Ze stood in front of the church for a long time, constantly thinking about the old man's words, with shock and excitement surging in his heart.
Memories came back, the dazzling crystal chandelier shone on the second floor, and Lan Ze, who was hidden behind the pillar, was half dark and half bright. He closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and when he opened his eyes again, the emotions in his eyes were dark and unclear.
He was unwilling to continue missing out on her. That day, he saw their future together—although they had a child, they ultimately didn't get married. Because he wasn't competitive, she soon forgot him. Even when she occasionally thought of him, she would quickly leave due to the interference and schemes of other men. For Lan Ze, as foreseen, most of his time was spent waiting, while Qiao Sui Sui seemed to have only briefly liked him.
Lan Ze clenched the wine glass in his hand, his drooping eyelashes like the sensitive wings of a butterfly. He tilted his head back and drank it all in one gulp. The corners of his eyes were a little red due to excitement and the effects of alcohol.
The bright hustle and bustle downstairs contrasts sharply with the lonely light and shadow upstairs.
Lan Ze looked down and said to himself: "If fate can really be changed, will you always love me?"
Lanze's blackening degree is 50%
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