Chapter 69: Yan Langshi
Chapter 69: Yan Langshi
The sunroof-style double automatic doors on the supercar roof softly clicked and slowly lifted upward. Then Situ Xiu, dressed in fashionable clothes and holding a limited edition Prada bag, gracefully stepped out of the car.
Noble, glamorous, and elegant—countless admiring words instantly drifted through the minds of the surrounding students. The boys all fantasized about how wonderful it would be to have a girlfriend like her.
“The car is beautiful, the person is beautiful, and her legs are even more beautiful.”
Xing Weilong had just parked his car when he saw this scene and couldn’t help but click his tongue in admiration.
“Boss, do you want to hit on her? We can help you come up with a plan!”
A few lackeys also got out of the car, and their eyes lit up when they saw Situ Xiu.
“Hmph! Who do you think she is? Do you think you can just hit on her if you want? You might even lose your life. A woman like this isn’t for anyone to mess with.”
Xing Weilong coldly snorted. Although he liked beautiful women, he wasn’t foolish enough to lose his mind over them. A woman like Situ Xiu—joking about her was fine, but actually trying to pursue her? You probably wouldn’t even know how you died.
Thinking of Situ Xiu’s rumored fiancé, Xing Weilong shuddered. That man was someone even in Jingdu that few dared to provoke; he had long been known for his ferocity.
But his underlings didn’t understand all these intricacies, and they all looked at their boss strangely.
“Big bro, this isn’t like you. In the past, you would’ve already gone up to chat her up.”
“Hmph! My taste has improved. Do you think I’m still the same as before? From now on, I’m going to change my past image—do things with high profile, but keep a low profile in life. You all better learn from this, got it?”
While Xing Weilong was lecturing his underlings, he suddenly spotted Lin Mu walking over from a distance. Immediately switching to a smiling face, he jogged over, his fat jiggling, to greet him.
“Morning, Brother Lin!”
“Morning, Fatty. Have you been keeping up with your exercises?”
Lin Mu glanced at the fatty and casually asked.
“Yes, yes, of course. I’ve been keeping at it these past few days.”
Xing Weilong patted his chest and said proudly.
“I don’t believe a word of it. I can tell at a glance whether you’ve been exercising or not.”
“Anyway, your body is your own. If you don’t take care of it, there’s nothing anyone else can do.”
Lin Mu rolled his eyes and said flatly.
“Brother Lin, I know I was wrong. But I ran two laps and got so tired I was almost dehydrated from sweating.”
Exposed, Xing Weilong gave an awkward laugh and rubbed his round head.
“Don’t rush it. Exercise is a long-term effort. You can gradually increase the intensity. I’m not asking you to run dozens of laps in one day. The most important thing is persistence. After a few days, you’ll slowly start to feel changes in your body.”
Lin Mu patted Xing Weilong’s shoulder and offered some encouragement.
“Brother Lin, can running really be effective?”
Xing Weilong was still a bit doubtful. Running was the simplest exercise method, and he found it hard to believe it could work.
“You’ll know once you try it. If you don’t persist, you won’t have any chance at all.”
Lin Mu shrugged. He had already taught the fatty the method; whether he could stick to it was not his concern.
Xing Weilong and Lin Mu stood together. Many classmates around thought there would be some drama, but to their surprise, they heard the two addressing each other as brothers. They all sighed, lamenting that even Lin Mu had succumbed like this.
While the two were talking, Situ Xiu noticed them. Her beautiful eyes shifted, and she began walking toward them.
Just as Situ Xiu was about to reach a spot not far from the two, a voice called from behind, “Xiu’er.”
Situ Xiu paused in her steps, then turned around. She saw a man even more handsome than Lin Mu, with sharp eyebrows and starry eyes, a faint smile at the corners of his mouth, holding a bouquet of deep blue roses, walking toward her with light steps.
The female students around erupted into another wave of chaotic excitement at the sight of this man. Even the school’s most popular heartthrobs would feel inferior in front of him.
Lin Mu naturally noticed this man too. His exceptionally striking appearance made even Lin Mu feel a bit envious. Moreover, Lin Mu sensed an extremely yin, soft aura emanating from him.
It was quite unusual for a man to practice such a yin-soft internal cultivation technique. Normally, people would choose more masculine or neutral techniques.
“Yan Langshi? Why are you here?”
Seeing the flowers in Yan Langshi’s hands, Situ Xiu’s brows immediately furrowed.
The other female students around felt a surge of indignation when they saw this handsome man giving flowers to Situ Xiu. Their gazes toward Situ Xiu grew complicated.
“You left Jingdu and returned to Donghai without a word. I went through a lot of trouble to find out your whereabouts from your father. So, I immediately came to Donghai as well.”
Yan Langshi gave a light laugh, the corners of his mouth curving into a perfect arc.
“How could I not be where you are? My Xiu’er, these Blue Enchantress roses are for you. I hope you like them.”
“Thank you!”
Situ Xiu didn’t refuse and accepted Yan Langshi’s flowers. After all, their families still had connections, and showing a little courtesy wasn’t difficult for her.
However, as she took the flowers, her eyes glanced sideways. Lin Mu was no longer in that spot; he and the fatty had already walked away, chatting and laughing.
“Xiu’er, what are you looking at?”
Yan Langshi had actually noticed Lin Mu and the fatty earlier. Men, like women, are very sensitive when it comes to their loved one’s attention shifting.
But after carefully observing Lin Mu and Xing Weilong, Yan Langshi’s confidence soared. No matter what aspect you compared, neither of them could be his match… As for that fatty, Yan Langshi just glanced at him and treated him as air.
Seriously, even if Situ Xiu remained a spinster for life, she wouldn’t marry a fatty like Xing Weilong, so Yan Langshi immediately dismissed him.
If the fatty knew about this, he’d probably cry inside again.
“Yan Langshi, I’m not the only woman in the world. There are plenty who are more capable and outstanding than me. Why do you have to fixate on me?”
Instead of answering Yan Langshi’s question, Situ Xiu asked one of her own.
“Among three thousand waters, I only take one scoop. Even if there are countless beautiful women in the world, I only love you. Xiu’er, haven’t you understood my heart after all this time?”
Yan Langshi looked gently at Situ Xiu, his whole being radiating affection, which made the surrounding female students let out a series of strange squeals.
“But, I only see you as a brother. I’ve never thought about you in a romantic way.”
Situ Xiu frowned slightly and spoke with some displeasure.
“That’s okay. Affection grows over time. I believe one day I will move you.”
Yan Langshi wasn’t bothered at all and gave a slight smile.
Situ Xiu sighed softly, her eyes unconsciously drifting again toward the direction Lin Mu had left.
Yan Langshi noticed this, and a dangerous glint flashed in his eyes. His voice lowered slightly.
“Who is that person?”
“Huh? What person?”
Situ Xiu turned back and looked at Yan Langshi in confusion.
“Since you started talking to me, you’ve looked in that direction three times. Earlier, you were heading toward him too, weren’t you? The way you look at him and the way you look at me are completely different. Who exactly is that person?”
“His name is Lin Mu. He’s a student in Donghai.”
“Lin Mu, so it’s him.”
Yan Langshi nodded in understanding. “The one who gave you a few words at the birthday party? What did he say to you?”
“Yan Langshi, that’s my private matter. There’s no need for you to inquire, is there?”
Situ Xiu clearly grew more displeased.
“You are my fiancée. Your matters are naturally my matters. How can I not inquire?”
“That was arranged by the family, not agreed upon by me. Besides, we’re only engaged, not married yet.”
“So, you’re interested in that guy?”
Yan Langshi wasn’t a fool. If he couldn’t grasp the clear meaning in Situ Xiu’s words, he wouldn’t be the famous young master of the Yan Family in Jingdu.
“Yes, that’s right. So please stop bothering me, to avoid making things unpleasant for everyone.”
Situ Xiu nodded and spoke bluntly.
“Situ Xiu, do you know what you’re saying right now?!”
Yan Langshi’s face darkened abruptly, his eyes narrowing slightly. A cold light flashed unintentionally.
“Of course I know. Do you think I’m out of my mind?”
Situ Xiu raised an eyebrow, completely unfazed by Yan Langshi’s attitude. In terms of family background, their Situ Family was in no way inferior to the Yan Family, and she, Situ Xiu, was not lacking in confidence either.
“Do you think that kid can compete with me? I’m not boasting, but in the whole of Huaxia, the people who can stand against me can be counted on one hand. That kid isn’t on that list!”
Yan Langshi’s words carried a clear threat.
“Don’t play dirty. You, the esteemed young master of the Yan Family—aren’t you ashamed?”
Situ Xiu said disdainfully.
“Don’t think I’m joking. When it comes to dealing with someone like him, I won’t hold back.”
“You can try. But don’t end up losing out.”
Situ Xiu gave a playful smile, glanced at Yan Langshi, and then walked away.
Watching Situ Xiu leave, Yan Langshi snorted coldly. Back in Jingdu, many had pursued Situ Xiu, but she had never shown favor to anyone.
He never expected that not long after she returned to Donghai, someone named Lin Mu would pop up. And from the looks of it, he didn’t even seem interested in Situ Xiu.
The thought that his own fiancée was chasing after another man filled Yan Langshi’s eyes with sinister anger. This wasn’t just an embarrassment to the Situ Family—it was a direct slap in the face to the Yan Family.
The Yan Family’s future daughter-in-law was actually throwing herself at another man. Just imagine how the upper-class people in Jingdu would view the Yan Family if this news got out.
Pulling out his phone, Yan Langshi dialed a number.
“Find out everything about this Lin Mu. I want the most complete information, and fast!”
“Yes, young master!”
The other end replied and immediately hung up.
“Kid, if there’s really something between you two, don’t blame me for being ruthless! You brought this upon yourself!”
After a cold snort, Yan Langshi turned and left.