"And you are the tool I use to avenge your father..."
Nangong Luoyu's voice was as light as a mosquito, as if she needed great courage to say these words. However, these words were like sharp swords, ruthlessly piercing Xiao Ning's eardrums and reaching deep into his heart.
Xiao Ning froze in place as if struck by lightning, his face full of confusion and disbelief. He stared at Nangong Luoyu with wide eyes, as if trying to find the slightest hint of a joke or falsehood on her face.
"What...what do you mean? Are you saying I'm your tool?"
Xiao Ning's voice trembled slightly, and it seemed that he didn't understand the meaning of this. At this moment, Chu Qian suddenly interrupted, her tone full of anger and contempt.
"This bitch is actually your dead father's senior sister. She has always loved your father, but your father has no feelings for her. So, this twisted woman was resentful and wanted to take revenge on your father and me. So, when you were three years old, she kidnapped you! She made me lose you. She is a complete bastard!"
Xiao Ning's eyes widened, and his breathing became rapid. At this moment, he finally understood the whole story. It turned out that his existence was just a tool used by Nangong Luoyu to retaliate against others. His life was so absurd and ridiculous.
He slowly turned his head and stared at the woman he had lived with day and night for eighteen years. This was the first time he looked at her with such eyes, which were filled with deep fear and despair.
Nangong Luoyu's eyes met Xiao Ning's, and she instantly understood the fear in his eyes. This fear made her anxious, and she couldn't wait to step forward, shouting:
"Ning'er, listen to my explanation! At first, I did see you as a tool to achieve my goal, but during the years I spent with you, I already fell deeply in love with you. From that moment on, my purpose for you became extremely pure, and my love for you was free of any other distractions!"
However, before she could finish her words, she was interrupted by Xiao Ning's angry shout: "Enough!"
This roar was like a thunderclap, shaking Nangong Luoyu's whole body. She stopped involuntarily and looked at Xiao Ning with tearful eyes, still muttering: "Ning'er! Listen to my explanation, listen to my explanation..."
Xiao Ning slowly lowered his head, and his body began to tremble uncontrollably. He remained silent, as if trying to control his emotions. On the top of the mountain, there was no other sound except the sobbing of Nangong Luoyu and Chu Qian.
The two women's eyes were fixed on the young man in front of them. They were full of anticipation, wondering what choice he would make in the end.
Time passed by, the sun gradually rose higher, hanging in the center of the sky, emitting a blazing light. In this tense atmosphere, the three of them were deadlocked, and no one made the first move.
At this moment, Xiao Ning finally made a move. He slowly raised his foot, as if he had thought it over carefully. His eyes became much firmer, and then he took a step forward resolutely and walked straight towards Nangong Luoyu.
Nangong Luoyu's eyes were fixed on Xiao Ning. When she saw Xiao Ning walking towards her, a glimmer of hope surged in her heart. She couldn't help but think that maybe Xiao Ning finally chose to forgive her and was willing to come back to her side.
So, Nangong Luoyu took a step without hesitation, and ran towards Xiao Ning like a bird flying into the forest. Her heartbeat accelerated, and she was looking forward to the moment when she would hug Xiao Ning.
However, just as their bodies were about to touch, things took an unexpected turn.
Xiao Ning suddenly raised his right hand and slapped Nangong Luoyu's face with lightning speed.
All that was heard was a crisp "pop" sound, which echoed on the empty mountain top and seemed particularly harsh.
Nangong Luoyu's cheeks were instantly slapped red, and a trace of blood flowed from the corner of his mouth. It was obvious that Xiao Ning did not hold back at all in this slap, and used up all his strength.
"Nangong Luoyu! You owe my parents this slap!" Xiao Ning's voice was cold and resolute, as if the anger in his heart had burned to its extreme.
On the other side, Nangong Luoyu, who was beaten, seemed to have her soul taken away, and she said nothing. She lowered her head, as if she had lost all her vitality, which made people feel pity for her.
However, Xiao Ning did not feel the slightest bit of guilt about this. He took a deep breath and then raised his arm again. Just when people thought he was going to continue to hit Nangong Luoyu, they found that Xiao Ning's hand was waving towards his face.
Another loud slap, but this time the person being hit was different. Xiao Ning actually slapped himself hard in the face, and this time he did not hold back either. His cheeks turned red instantly, and blood flowed from the corners of his mouth.
Chu Qian was frightened by Xiao Ning's behavior. She hurried forward to check, with a panic expression on her face.
"Ning'er! What are you doing? Why are you hitting yourself?"
Xiao Ning looked at the familiar yet unfamiliar woman in front of him. Suddenly, he bent his knees, knelt towards Chu Qian, and then spoke word by word.
"I'm sorry, mother. You've suffered so much in the past eighteen years! You must have spent a lot of energy and encountered a lot of difficulties in finding me over the years. I'm sorry that I made you worry."
"But Nangong Luoyu is my master's aunt, I can't abandon her. Even if it comes to this, I don't want to give up from the bottom of my heart... Please be kind and spare her!"
Chu Qian looked at Xiao Ning who was kneeling on the ground and begging her desperately. In an instant, the hatred in her heart was somehow suppressed. She hugged her son tightly and touched his head with her hand.
"Ning'er! Mother promises you! As long as you say it, mother will agree to it!"
After hearing Chu Qian's affirmation, Xiao Ning's tense body finally relaxed. He raised his arms and hugged Chu Qian's waist tightly, resting his head on her chest. At this moment, he finally breathed a sigh of relief.
On the other side, Xiao Ning's words also fell into Nangong Luoyu's ears. Even though Xiao Ning knew the truth, he did not give up on himself. He also tried his best to persuade Chu Qian to let go of her hatred for him. She lowered her head. Perhaps at this moment, she finally realized her mistake.
Chu Qian helped Xiao Ning up, then looked at Nangong Luoyu who was looking listless beside her, her face still filled with anger.
"Nangong Luoyu, I promised Ning'er that I would let you go. Get as far away from me as possible and don't let me see you again!"
After saying that, she turned around and took Xiao Ning with her, flying down the mountain and disappearing on the top of the mountain. Only Nangong Luoyu was left slumped in the same place, watching the two of them leave, at a loss...
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