Chapter 28: Uncontainable Anger, Embrace My Darling Xiao Wu

Held in Xu Ran's arms, the intoxicating scent of his masculinity wafted through the air. Xiao Wu's delicate body trembled slightly, but she didn't push him away.

Xu Ran was now the only person she could trust. If he were gone, who else could she believe in? In this world, only Xu Ran would never deceive her. Everyone else at Nuoding Academy was untrustworthy. As for Tang San, even six years of emotions turned out to be a lie. How could she expect anything else to be genuine?

The wind howled, and the rain poured down, drenching them both.

Abandoning the umbrella he had been holding, Xu Ran freed both hands to tightly embrace Xiao Wu, trying to provide her as much warmth as possible.

"If you're struggling to hold it in, just let yourself cry," he suggested softly.

"From now on, as long as I'm by your side, no one will dare to bully you," Xu Ran whispered, gently patting Xiao Wu's back as if comforting a child.

Xiao Wu remained silent, burying her head in Xu Ran's chest and sobbing softly. For some reason, she found Xu Ran incredibly warm. Breathing in his scent, the grievances in her heart became even more unbearable.

Tang San, who had shared six years of her life, deceived and harbored ill intentions towards her. Yet Xu Ran, whom she'd known for some time, treated her so kindly. The contrast between the two couldn't be starker.

In her mind's eye, two figures materialized: one was Tang San and the other was Xu Ran. Tang San was a web of lies, laughably akin to an actor. In contrast, Xu Ran, a noble creature, exuded righteousness, humility, and not a hint of arrogance. These two individuals had formed a vivid contrast in her heart.

Without comparison, there's no pain.

Only through this contrast did she realize how deceitful Tang San was, and how good Xu Ran had been to her.

Xu Ran's injuries had mostly healed by now, yet he hadn't abandoned her to run away alone. Instead, he sought to help her come to her senses and planned for them to escape together. How could she let down someone who was willing to risk even his own life for her? 

"Xu Ran, I'm sorry," Xiao Wu spoke, her voice laden with guilt and self-reproach. "Not only did I fail in my duty as a spirit beast to protect an auspicious beast like you, but I also exposed you to the public eye for my sake. We even missed the best chance to escape." She was in agony, regretting that her naivety for Tang San, a despicable and shameless man, had led both her and Xu Ran into this dangerous situation. What if Tang San informed Tang Hao about her and Xu Ran's whereabouts? What would Tang Hao do if he found out she had seen through their conspiracy? Both she and Xu Ran would be in peril.

"It's okay. As long as you've recognized who the bad guy is, that's what matters. Tang San has always been deceiving you; now that you understand, that's good enough. As for the rest, as long as I'm here, it'll be fine. I'm not weak," Xu Ran assured her, his tone tinged with a hint of sarcasm. Sensing Tang San's presence, he instinctively tightened his grip around Xiao Wu. Since he hadn't pursued Xiao Wu, he had no intention of taking advantage of her. Misleading Tang San would suffice.

"Xiao Wu."

"My Xiao Wu."

Tang San knew Xiao Wu's personality. Seeing that it was raining heavily, he came looking for her with an umbrella, never expecting to stumble upon this scene.

At that moment, Xiao Wu's clothing clung tightly to her fair skin, covered by a men's black overcoat. Yet the alluring contours of her youthful figure were inevitably, and perfectly, outlined.

Xiao Wu, in this state, seemed even more delicate and tender compared to her usual lively and radiant self, as if her slender frame could attract countless gazes.

But now, the exquisitely beautiful Xiao Wu was held in Xu Ran's arms. He can even see that Xu Ran's palm, broad and substantial, was resting on Xiao Wu's shapely and pert buttocks, as if holding onto something.

"Xu Ran, you beast, let go of Xiao Wu! Let her go!" Tang San roared, standing on the street corner. Even he had never touched Xiao Wu; what right did Xu Ran have? Xu Ran, a despicable and shameless person, had stolen Xiao Wu away through deceitful means. What right did he have to hold such a beautiful girl?

"Pfft."

Tang San was so furious he almost spat out blood. The sight of Xu Ran's hands around her buttocks was a thorn in his eye. Xiao Wu was so beautiful, her delicate body slightly heaving; she was like a flower on the verge of blooming. This budding allure, paired with her stunningly delicate face, made her exceptionally captivating.

Ding, detected that the host is being insulted. To protect the host's perfect image, Tang San's remarks have been directly blocked by the system. Given that the host and Douluo Continent's main female character, Xiao Wu, are currently in a delicate emotional state, Xiao Wu won't hear Tang San's insulting words either, said the sweet voice of System, almost making Xu Ran chuckle.

T/N: I tell you, this is one of the most supportive system ever

So that was it. He'd been wondering why Tang San was acting so bizarrely, gesturing wildly as if talking to himself. It turns out his words were being blocked by the system.

Go ahead, Tang San, rant all you want. She won't hear you anyway.

The System's operation is really high-end! Not only does it have robust functionality, but it also promises future humanoid transformations to better serve its host. What that means exactly, he's not yet sure. All he knows is that the System will become incredibly powerful when it does.

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"Xu Ran, you beast, I told you to let go of Xiao Wu, didn't you hear me?"

"You, so quickly showing your true colors after taking Xiao Wu, what will happen to her if she stays with you? Unthinkable. You're a demon, Xiao Wu will face danger sooner or later in your hands."

"..."

"Xiao Wu, did you hear that? Xu Ran is not a good person. He's been deceiving you all along."

Tang San roared angrily, glaring at Xu Ran ahead, seemingly still taking advantage of Xiao Wu. In reality, Xu Ran's palms were still a centimeter away from Xiao Wu's delicate body, never actually touching her. But it was a rainy night, and the sky was dark; Tang San was somewhat distant, making it hard to see clearly.

In Tang San's heart, Xu Ran had become an unforgivable devil. To Tang San, Xu Ran's actions were extremely contemptible. What kind of person treats a girl like this? If he's this audacious now, what kind of terrible things will he do if he manages to win her over entirely? Tang San had heard stories of girls who'd been blackmailed into doing things they didn't want to do by men who'd gotten hold of compromising information on them.

Clearly, Xu Ran was such a man in Tang San's eyes.