Chapter 467: 218 Backlash (Second Update)
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âThe more virtuous you are, the more Iâm attracted to you. A perfect piece of art like you, everyone wants to possess. And the men of my family, the Rans, have a penchant for collecting precious items....â
Ran Tengxiao held Ming Jingâs wrists with one hand and lifted them above her head, while the other gently caressed her beautiful, fair face. He murmured, âThis mask of yours is just too perfect. I really want to see you crying, laughing, and worrying for me with my own eyes. It must be more vivid, more lively....âNewW novels updates at novelhall.com
âRan Tengxiao, youâre a pervert.â
âYou like to criticize. Go ahead, as long as it makes you happy.â
Ming Jing suddenly bent her knee, but Ran Tengxiao seemed to anticipate her move and pressed down on her knee with his right leg. âBehave, donât be so mischievous.â
Ming Jing took a deep breath, âRan Tengxiao, do you want to be enemies with the Shens?â
âHow can this joyous occasion be called as hostility? No man in Manjiangzhou is worthy of you.â
Ran Tengxiao squinted, âAs for that little star, heâs too naive, too innocent. Heâs not worthy of you.â
Ming Jing fearlessly looked into his eyes, her voice as cold as jade: âDesire can be dangerous. Like holding a torch against the wind, you might get burned.â
âThose principles of yours might deceive the masses, but they wonât fool me. Save your breath.â Ran Tengxiao shook his head and laughed.
âMaking someone fall in love with you is such an accomplishment. As for your Buddhist principles, to hell with them.â Ran Tengxiao let go of her and sat up, straightening his collar.
âShe meant well for you, but youâve let her down.â
âLet her down? What does that mean? Without her, there would be no me today. She would be relieved.â
âSo, what are you trying to tell me with all this?â
Ran Tengxiao finished tying the bandage into a neat bow. âAt first, she taught me that itâs a survival of the fittest world. Then she died an unnatural death. Thatâs when I realized that you have to fight for what you want. Even if it means giving everything, itâs worth it.â
The man suddenly looked up, his eyes fixed on Ming Jing, dominating and powerful, like a giant net, trapping her tightly with no room to breathe.
Long after, during one of his midnight dreams, the memory suddenly invaded his mind, and he finally understood what that vague longing was back then.
What was lost was lost. What he saw now was the person in front of him.
Ming Jingâs heart quivered, but her face showed no emotion: âAll living beings live in illusion, there is boundless suffering in this world. Turning back leads to salvation; donât get deeper into the abyss.â
âWhether itâs illusion or attachment, I donât care.â
When they arrived at the hospital, Ran Tengxiao carried Ming Jing inside without asking.
The dean brought the best doctors to greet them, an impressive scene.
As Ming Jing had her wounds treated inside, Ran Tengxiao waited outside.