Chapter 85
Chen Cong's breath caught in his throat, and he clenched his fists tightly.
At that moment, he experienced what it meant to be heartbroken to the point of being unable to breathe.
It's been a year. He's kept Rong Rong by his side for a year, but he still hasn't made her fall for him.
"You know I'm determined to take revenge myself." Rong Rong's smile grew even brighter, but her eyes held a chill.
She looks exactly like a woman who has been deeply hurt by a man, to the point of being somewhat driven mad.
This is the persona Rong Rong created for herself. Throughout the year, she would occasionally tell Chen Cong about her days with Xie Tianrui in Baijia Village.
Whether Chen Cong likes to hear it or not is none of her business!
In short, the sweeter her life was and the deeper her love was, the more intense her hatred became when she learned that the other party wanted to kill her.
She didn't mean anything by it; she just wanted Chen Cong to know how deep her obsession was with killing Xie Tianrui with her own hands.
Is there a problem? No! She's very fixated on it. Isn't the obsession with completing tasks an obsession?
Rong Rong silently nodded in her heart, but her body continued to act, "When will you send me there?"
Rong Rong stared intently at Chen Cong, stubbornly demanding an answer. Chen Cong, who was usually fearless and known as the Rakshasa of Hell, surprisingly avoided her gaze for the first time.
"It's not the right time yet."
Just as Rong Rong was about to ask further, Chen Cong quickly took out the warm pastries from his pocket.
"Your favorite osmanthus cake, just made."
Rong Rong choked, staring intently at the pastry. Chen Cong quickly opened the oil paper package, and the fragrance of osmanthus wafted out.
Each piece of glutinous white pastry was sprinkled with yellow osmanthus blossoms and filled with red bean paste. Knowing how delicious it was, Rongrong couldn't help but swallow.
Chen Cong chuckled and picked up a piece, bringing it to Rong Rong's lips. Rong Rong looked at the delicious food so close to her eyes but didn't move.
The courtyard became unusually quiet for a moment.
But Chen Cong was very patient, holding the pastry the whole time. Finally, Rong Rong glared at him fiercely, her eyes looking like she wanted to tear him apart, but she took a big bite of the osmanthus cake in Chen Cong's hand with her cherry-like mouth.
Chen Cong's eyes curved into crescents, while Rong Rong gave a resentful snort.
Oh no, the kitten's fur has stood on end!
Chen Cong quickly picked up another piece and handed it to Rong Rong. After chewing for a while, Rong Rong reflexively bit into the pastry again.
A soft laugh rang out, and Rong Rong's eyes widened in shock as she finally came to her senses.
That damn guy cheated again! He always pulls out his secret weapon just when she's about to start a fight!
"It's clearly the host who's greedy." 666 complained.
"Wrong! It's because the chefs here are so skilled!" Rong Rong retorted.
Shang Feng had searched high and low for delicious food for her in the last century, but no pastry could surpass this osmanthus cake. It was said to be the signature dessert of the imperial kitchen, and Chen Cong could only get it occasionally.
This incident eased the tension between Rong Rong and Chen Cong considerably, and even brought a touch of warmth to Chen Cong's eyes.
"My lord, Miss Luo has arrived. She said she made you some soup to nourish your body."
The harmonious atmosphere was instantly shattered, and the air became eerily silent. Chen Cong flew into a rage, waving his hand and unleashing a palm strike at the newcomer, yelling, "Get lost!"
Ah Liang crashed heavily to the ground, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth. He hurriedly got up, kowtowed three times, and scrambled out of Qiushui Garden.
At this moment, Ah Liang felt extremely regretful, regretting that he had relayed the message for Miss Luo in order to please her.
Ah Liang was originally a janitor in Chen Cong's courtyard. He had recently been promoted to a servant in Chen Cong's household. Today, Chen Cong's personal servant happened to be away, so Chen Cong temporarily assigned Ah Liang to accompany him.
When he first came to Qiushui Garden with the adults, he didn't know who lived there. He just waited outside the garden as ordered.
Qiushui Garden was located in a remote area, and few people came here. No one was allowed to enter or leave, and everyone guessed that it might be where adults were keeping prisoners.
Miss Luo entered the manor six months ago and is the only mistress of the manor. The master treats Miss Luo very well, providing her with exquisite food, clothing and daily necessities, and even hiring a tutor to teach her.
Everyone says that Miss Luo will be the future wife, and the master is madly in love with her.
It was because of these rumors that Ah Liang had just disregarded his master's orders and risked his life to deliver a message for Miss Luo, hoping to curry favor with his future wife. Who knew...
Ah Liang's heart was pounding, his blood was churning, and even breathing was painful. Fear and unease spread through his heart. Just now, he had caught a glimpse and saw a girl standing next to the adult.
Before he could even see the other person clearly, he was struck by the adult's palm. If he hadn't been holding back, he would have coughed up blood on the spot.
So, does the adult care more about the one in Qiushuiyuan?
Ah Liang knew he was doomed. At this moment, he was filled with remorse, regretting his foolishness and hating Miss Luo for ruining him.
Ah Liang stumbled and ran out of Qiushui Garden, his disheveled appearance startling Luo Huixiu.
Before she could finish her sentence, Ah Liang spat blood all over her face.
"Ah!" A scream pierced the sky, startling the birds in Rongrong's courtyard into flapping their wings and flying away.
......
Rong Rong smiled at Chen Cong and pushed the pastries Chen Cong offered back, saying, "You should go and get busy."
"Don't come here again unless you're here to take me to Xie Tianrui's side."
Rong Rong squatted down and continued to process the herbs in front of her.
Her expression was indifferent, and her voice was unhurried, but it was precisely this that made Chen Cong feel even worse.
Chen Cong didn't want Rong Rong to misunderstand his relationship with that woman, but he also wanted Rong Rong to misunderstand that he was jealous of her.
But Rong Rong didn't take it to heart at all, as if she had no desires, no joys or sorrows, and only cared about going to that damned Xie Tianrui's side.
He had just managed to coax the person away from this topic with great difficulty!
"Things aren't as simple as you think," Chen Cong said stiffly.
"So you're saying you can't do it? If you can't, why did you promise to bring me back? If I had known you were this useless, I shouldn't have gone with you."
His flat tone, devoid of any emotion, was enough to ignite Chen Cong's fury and cause him immense pain.
It's anger, it's hurt.
The commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, feared by all and known for his bloodthirstiness and cruelty, has never been treated with such disrespect? And to be called a good-for-nothing?
His passionate love and enthusiasm were completely disregarded by others, yet he remained madly in love.
Chen Cong had nowhere to vent his anger, so he could only suppress it.
Chen Cong did not respond for a long time, so Rong Rong focused on doing her own thing and ignored him.
A moment later, Chen Cong left without saying a word. Judging from the way he walked, he was quite angry. Rong Rong looked up curiously at his back.
"How can this villain be so tolerant? Didn't he say he would never put up with being bullied?" Rong Rong tapped the pit in front of her with her shovel in annoyance.
Chen Cong came from a poor background and became an orphan at a young age. He grew up being abused and tormented while living under the roof of others.
Just when he was on the verge of death, things took a turn for the better, and he was found and rescued by his uncle.
His uncle was one of the emperor's confidants, in charge of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, and had been the emperor's personal bodyguard since the emperor was a prince.
After that, Chen Cong became the sharpest knife in the emperor's hand. He joined the Embroidered Uniform Guard and became its commander in just a few years. He was efficient and cruel, and enjoyed torturing people.
It was precisely because of his miserable childhood that he was even less likely to suffer any injustice after he became capable.
The reason he targeted the male protagonist Xie Tianrui and fought him to the death was simply because Xie Tianrui had once disrespected him.
Even after Rong Rong provoked him so much, Chen Cong still didn't react much.
"That shouldn't be the case, right?"
Rong Rong deliberately provoked people.
Either provoke the other party to send her away immediately, or provoke them to stay away for a long time.
She certainly hoped it was the former, and prayed that the villain would step up!
If it's the latter, then she'll be happy to have some peace and quiet, and she'll still have time and opportunities to sneak away.
Hehe, I'll win no matter what!
Rongrong gave herself a thumbs up.
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