Before Young Master Yu could retort, Chen Yan suddenly released him, and without his support, he could only fall back to the ground.
Shen Yan's hand was already scraped and swollen.
He lowered his head, walked dejectedly to Meng Qingluan's side, and slowly squatted down.
When he spoke again, his voice was choked with emotion, showing none of the ruthlessness he had displayed when threatening him earlier.
"Luanluan, I...I'm sorry, I'll leave on my own and won't bother you two."
"..."
Upon hearing this, Young Master Yu frowned, not understanding what trick he was playing.
Meng Qingluan called out to him.
Where are you going?
Shen Yan shook his head, "I don't know, but I won't bother you two anymore..."
Meng Qingluan chuckled to herself. Where did that fierceness he showed when he hit her go? Now he just plays the victim and tries to gain sympathy from her.
But it doesn't matter, she really falls for that.
"Disturbing two people? Is there a third person here besides you and me?"
Young Master Yu: "..." Who are you cursing?
Meng Qingluan's words were quite clear: she was saying he wasn't human.
Chen Yan raised his head.
His eyes were already misty, as if he had suffered a great injustice, making it seem as if he wasn't the one who had just hit someone.
"Luanluan," Shen Yan called to her.
Meng Qingluan waved to him.
Shen Yan obediently leaned closer and held out his hands to her.
"My hand hurts."
"Serves you right, who told you to hit someone?" Meng Qingluan said irritably.
"..."
Shen Yan's lips trembled, and tears were about to fall from her eyes.
What's the meaning?
She feels sorry for that bastard? Just because he hit her sweetheart?
Meng Qingluan continued, "How can you beat livestock with your hands? Just kick it away."
Young Master Yu: "..." Is this never going to end?
Chen Yan sniffled, "I was wrong, but it really hurts."
"Alright, alright," Meng Qingluan took his hand in her hands and blew on it gently, "Blowing on it will make it stop hurting."
Chen Yan nodded heavily.
"Mmm! Luanluan will blow on it and it won't hurt anymore."
Young Master Yu: "..."
He was now numb with anger; he had considered a million possibilities.
She had imagined Meng Qingluan loudly questioning Shen Yan about what he had done behind her back. She had imagined Meng Qingluan questioning their relationship, and then, after learning the truth, angrily telling them to get out.
He was prepared to embrace her wholeheartedly, but he never expected Shen Yan...
When did he become like this?
In his previous life, he died beneath the city wall, without shedding a single tear before his death, only a peaceful smile.
That smile didn't even show a trace of lingering affection for him.
What is this all about? This aggrieved Shen Yan, constantly whining and pleading with Meng Qingluan…
Ha, he's become the tool he used to gain Meng Qingluan's affection...
The two of them completely ignored him, treating him as if he were invisible.
Meng Qingluan finally remembered the person lying on the ground, and out of great compassion, she raised her eyes and gave him a look.
"Young Master Yu is still lying down? The ground is cold, why don't you go home and lie down?"
Young Master Yu: "..."
Young Master Yu did not retort.
He stood up, dusted himself off, and walked silently to the door.
"Wait!" Meng Qingluan suddenly called out to him.
Young Master Yu stopped in response, a strange, small sense of anticipation rising within him...
This expectation was something he himself was unaware of.
"Ah, my hand hurts. I'm sick and can't get up. Remember to close the door behind you when you leave."
Young Master Yu: "..."
?
Young Master Yu's steps were tinged with anger. He strode out the door and slammed it shut with a loud bang.
As he was leaving, he clearly heard Shen Yan's words, which sounded like he was vying for favor.
Why do you care about him? Do you like him?
"..."
Young Master Yu returned with his face covered in injuries, which really startled Qingcha.
However, he didn't ask any further questions, but respectfully took out the ointment and the towel he always carried with him.
Sitting in the carriage, he recalled Meng Qingluan's concern for Shen Yan...
Besides hatred, a longing and a sense of imbalance also arose in his heart.
Shouldn't he be like me? Unloved by others, two people abandoned by the world should lick each other's wounds.
"..."
Clench your fist tightly.
…
Meng Qingluan lay back in the chair and glanced at him.
"You, tell me the truth."
Shen Yan looked at her, her face completely innocent.
"Explain what?"
"..."
Ha, still putting on an act for her here?
"Chen Yan, the person has already left. Not telling the truth is not what a good child should do."
Shen Yan tensed up, remembering Meng Qingluan's words.
She hates liars the most, and she has said that she will respect them.
Chen Yan hurriedly explained.
“I told you, that day I went to town and threatened his wife with what Young Master Zhu had been doing in secret. I didn’t expect that she also hoped that pig would die, so she readily agreed to what I asked for.”
Shen Yan concealed some minor details.
for example……
He found ten homeless men over fifty years old, fed them all aphrodisiacs, and then...
He also told his wife about his shameful deeds and his experiences of wandering in the Nanfeng Pavilion.
Mrs. Zhu was already short-tempered, and upon hearing this, she instantly felt an intense hatred for her good-for-nothing husband.
The two quickly reached an agreement.
He helped her consolidate her power and position in the Zhu family, and she, in turn, kept quiet.
Mrs. Zhu was a smart woman, so she was naturally happy to cooperate with him.
Meng Qingluan frowned and nodded slightly.
"That's not what I'm asking. I want you to explain why you ran home halfway through class."
"This counts as skipping class."
Chen Yan: "..."
He honestly confessed so much, and this is what she asked?
Meng Qingluan did not want to listen to what Young Master Yu had to say.
So what if Shen Yan keeps it from her? As long as it doesn't affect the progress of her mission.
The stronger Shen Yan becomes, the happier she will be; at least she won't die so easily.
Moreover, Shen Yan's future destiny is destined to be anything but an ordinary life.
If I have to protect him to survive, I can't avoid experiencing bloodshed and violence all the time.
As her best friend, she can also retire as soon as possible and start a blissful retirement life.
Only a close friend could have such awareness, Meng Qingluan thought to herself once again, marveling at her own greatness.
"I'm sorry," Shen Yan apologized earnestly, "the teacher dismissed get out of class early today, so I came back."
Meng Qingluan didn't believe it.
"Really? I'll ask your teacher if this is true once I'm better."
Chen Yan hurriedly said, "No... it's because Luan Luan said she missed me, so I finished my homework early and came back."
What he said is true.
When Meng Qingluan said she missed him before she left, he almost floated back to the academy.
He was even more absent-minded in the academy, and Meng Qingluan's words about missing him kept swirling in his mind.
Just like that, I drifted and drifted...
He hurriedly finished his homework and rushed back to see her.
Unexpectedly, he overheard that bitch Li Zhanjue's words at the door! If he hadn't returned early, things might have turned out differently...
Meng Qingluan thought this reason was more reliable, so she sat up straight and crossed her arms in front of her chest.
"Since you're honest, hurry up and cook, I'm starving..."
Chen Yan remained motionless. "Did that bastard bully you? Did he lay a hand on you?"
Meng Qingluan shook her head and said seriously, "He moved; he pinched my chin."
Upon hearing this, Chen Yan jumped up and bristled.
"Are you hurt? Did I pinch you too hard? Let me see if I poisoned you."
Shen Yan nervously cupped her face in his hands and examined it carefully. He found no redness or traces of poison.
Before he could even catch his breath, Meng Qingluan continued to answer.
"No. I bit him, and with the punches you gave him, he must be in a lot of pain."
Chen Yan: "..."
Shen Yan wished he could kill Li Zhanjue with a single blow right now.
She hasn't even bitten him yet, what right does that bitch have?
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