XIAO SHUXIANG'S
382 - Yang Ni
"Take off Lan Zhi.."
Xiao Shuxiang asked for the grip on his hand to be released, but what happened was that the grip was getting tighter.
"Lan'Er.."
"You don't have to be afraid of feeling weak, I'll protect you. Don't worry about anyone, let alone be afraid of connecting with humans. Your friends and family are strong people, they don't need you to protect."
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Whether it was the first time or not, but it was indeed a rare occurrence to be able to hear a figure like Lan Guan Zhi talking all this time. Xiao Shuxiang even blinked in disbelief.
"You are actually afraid that your heart will turn soft, and take the place of that heartless heart. But whoever you are, you are still Xiao Shuxiang. My best friend,"
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"Lan Zhi, this is what I'm afraid of. You always protected me. This action of yours only makes me weaker, so stop.."
Xiao Shuxiang again asked for the grip on his hand to be released. But Lan Guan Zhi instead pulled him until he hit the chest of the youth field.
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"Lan Zhi!"
It felt really startled, Xiao Shuxiang even stared in disbelief at his friend. It was fortunate that there was no one else other than the two of them here, so what Lan Guan Zhi had done just now did not cause any misunderstandings.
"Listen to me," Lan Guan Zhi was really serious. This young man who was almost 24 years old gave a deep look to his good friend.
Xiao Shuxiang slightly took some distance, he was previously too close to Lan Guan Zhi. He no longer tried to let go of the grip on his hand and preferred to listen to what his good friend wanted to say.
"No one will blame you for being weak, Shuxiang. The reason you want to end it all is because you're afraid of losing them.. The people you consider family,"
"…"
Xiao Shuxiang did not say anything, including refuting Lan Guan Zhi's remarks. Merely, the look on his face and the look in his eyes had already given the meaning that what this Young Master Lan had said was true.
"You're back to being who everyone hates you won't change things for the better.."
Lan Guan Zhi also said that Xiao Shuxiang did not have to follow any rules that made him uncomfortable.
His best friend does not need to be polite let alone help others when this is against the will of his heart. No one would force it, let alone become a hindrance. But his friend must remember not to break with anyone.
".. To me. You're the first stranger I've ever considered valuable."
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Xiao Shuxiang did not know what to say. He even had difficulty swallowing. The look in his eyes was like looking for answers on a face as calm as this water and what he saw was pure honesty.
Lan Guan Zhi did not lie. His shady and clear eyes were able to make others drift away. His voice that was as soft as silk as if it could attract someone to continue listening to him.
"You're scary, Lan Zhi.. You're scaring me," Xiao Shuxiang lowered his voice, he looked a little averted.
Honestly speaking, Xiao Shuxiang felt a tightness in his heart. He hates this feeling. He is not that kind of person to the point that he is considered valuable.
The reason why the Alchemist Chef wanted to stop being in contact with his family and friends was because his heart had already begun to soften.
If it continues like this, it is likely that his opponent will make his friends and family as hostages in order to take advantage of him.
Lan Guan Zhi watched his good friend who did not want to look him in the face, not even talking. He also began to weaken his hand grip a little.
"Far in your heart, you want to be human. But there's one point, where your heart wants destruction.."
Lan Guan Zhi remembered it, he remembered Xiao Shuxiang once said that. And right now, his best friend is shrouded in darkness.
"I promised I'd kill you when that darkness started to take hold of you. But I also promised myself. Until whenever.. I'm not letting you go,"
Xiao Shuxiang was unwilling to speak, only that he started to look back at the young man in front of him with a face that was hard to decipher.
He has said that he wants to be human and wants to be in a relationship with someone who doesn't worry him.
Now, however, this bond that Xiao Shuxiang was intertwining with already made him weak. He felt bound by doubts, fears, and worries.
"Lan Zhi's.. Why do you keep protecting me? I don't feel like I've ever done a single favor to you." Xiao Shuxiang's facial expression worsened, ".. You don't make me owe you, Lan'Er.."
"I don't owe you anything. I'm doing this because.. You're the precious friend I have,"
Lan Guan Zhi had never hesitated to say so much as to be ashamed to admit it.
He himself also did not know how to initially think of Xiao Shuxiang as a friend, everything seemed to just walk away.
"Although you often act shamefully, and make me itch to want to slash you. But to me, you're still a precious friend."
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Xiao Shuxiang blinked a few times and then smiled until he finally laughed. It was unexpected that his best friend was this honest. It was the first time he had heard Lan Guan Zhi say that with such a serious face.
"Haha.. Aiya, Lan Zhi." Xiao Shuxiang pushed softly on his friend's chest, "I just wanted to hug and kiss you, but you've ruined the atmosphere.."
Lan Guan Zhi blinked and tightened her hand grip to the point of making Xiao Shuxiang's laughter turn into moans and grievances.
"Hand, my hand is Lan Zhi..! Dude, ouch! Pain, pain, aah!"
"If you dare to do it. I'll throw my human side away and kill you. Substantial. Embarrassment."
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Xiao Shuxiang shook his hand as Lan Guan Zhi had let go, albeit with some roughness. Her best friend is upset with her, huh.. It could indeed be realized when hearing Lan Guan Zhi's words just now.
Xiao Shuxiang massaged his wrists, "You're missing once.. What is my fault? Hugging and kissing between men isn't it natural? I kissed Shuai Niao's aunt a lot even though she looked beautiful, but she was a boy. And no problem,"
Lan Guan Zhi blinked and stomped hard on her best friend's right foot, "I'm not your aunt,"
"Can't You Be a Little Soft on Me, Lan Zhi! If you continue to treat me like this, I will really leave..! Ssh.. Ow.."
"Hmph, you.. Nauseate."
Lan Guan Zhi clenched both hands. He kind of refrained from turning over his good friend's body, making Xiao Shuxiang wait, and kicked the young man's buttocks to the point of being thrown from this residence.
Lan Guan Zhi actually wanted to scold Xiao Shuxiang all out because his friend still had time to tease him. But compared to talking at length - he prefers to act immediately.
It took about three breaths until the pain Xiao Shuxiang felt on his leg disappeared. He then shook his head slowly and looked at his friend's face.
"You've changed Lan Zhi.. You're being a rude man. Though I only said what I wanted to say, why do you have to act like this? Aayeh.."
"Hurry to get married and get away from me."
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Xiao Shuxiang involuntarily opened his mouth, he did not mishear. He felt like he had just been told to get out of his best friend's life.
"You said I was precious to you and you wouldn't let me go. Where was Lan Guan Zhi who washed away just now?"
"You make me regret saying it." Lan Guan Zhi's voice sounded cold, she then turned her position slightly and then looked towards the sky.
Xiao Shuxiang snorted with a smile, he then aligned his position and joined in looking at the sky.
"You know, in my previous life.. I could never be this familiar with someone. Thank you.."
"Mn, among us.. No need for the word 'Thank You'. You said it yourself,"
Xiao Shuxiang exhaled softly and turned his head for a moment towards his friend before looking back at the sky.
Xiao Shuxiang slightly stretched out his hands while breathing the cold yet refreshing air in this place.
He then moved his hands forward and backward slowly and simultaneously, as if he was enjoying the atmosphere around him.
"In retrospect.. Everyone who saw you with me, especially when watching our conversation earlier-They will assume Xiao Shuxiang and Lan Guan Zhi have an illicit relationship, the Cheerful Girl even referred to you as 'Ipar Sister'. Don't you want to clear your good name, Lan'Er?"
"It all starts with you,"
Xiao Shuxiang was aware that he was the one who started teasing Lan Guan Zhi first. But the misunderstanding would not have occurred if his good friend had not responded to his teasing with something more dangerous.
"You remember when we ate together in Cold Cloud City? At that time I only teased you with words, but you even cleaned the rice grains on my cheeks, let alone that calm face and the look of your eyes.. Oh Gosh.. You can really make girls fall in love,"
Xiao Shuxiang rubbed his chest, he really could not forget the moment where he felt like he was being electrocuted as well as having amused goosebumps.
".. If at that time the one in my position was the Mad Beggar Boy, you would have already finished. That faggot young man will come crashing down on you and I can't imagine what happens next, Haaiz.. Thank goodness I'm a young man who likes women,"
"herefore.. Hurry up to marry Miss Ling so that my big name can be cleared again." Lan Guan Zhi spoke without turning his head towards Xiao Shuxiang.
"Yeah.. That's what I'm gonna do. One of us has to get married if we want this misunderstanding to end.."
"Mrs,"
Xiao Shuxiang smiled and then said that it was much better to enjoy the view of the sky accompanied by a small pot of wine. He was about to take out his Linglung Child Arak when he heard the sound of footsteps.
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Xiao Shuxiang was curious and turned to the origin of the voice he heard. His forehead shriveled slightly when he saw a young man who looked to be 23 years old.
The young man had a handsome face, with eyes that seemed cold. He was dressed in blue and wearing a black belt. He was followed by two guards.
Xiao Shuxiang watched the young man who was still about 10 meters away from where he was standing. Increasingly, his eyes seemed to widen in surprise.
"That's.."
Lan Guan Zhi heard his friend's slow muttering. He also set his eyes on the young man who was walking closer.
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Suddenly Lan Guan Zhi gasped as Xiao Shuxiang rushed behind his back. This Alchemist Chef was like he was hiding from someone.
"You.."
"Shhh. I seem to have forgotten one thing and just remembered it now.." Xiao Shuxiang held onto both of Lan Guan Zhi's shoulders and occasionally peeked at the young man walking towards him.
Xiao Shuxiang's facial complexion turned slightly pale. He remembered the face of the young man, it was none other than the grandson of the Fifth Prince. That young man was Prince Yang Ni.
"Wish she could get to know me.." Xiao Shuxiang was like hiding his face on Lan Guan Zhi's back. His actions made his good friend curious.
"Shuxiang..?"
It was actually not without reason that Xiao Shuxiang was acting this way. He had met Yang Ni before, even though he was disguised as a woman at the time.
Yang Ni was a cold prince, as well as someone with a black jade heart. He is not easily conquered and impressed without feeling.
Many of the real girls had their hearts set on him and some of them had gathered the courage to approach him. But Yang Ni felt nothing at all, including returning the likes he received.
At first, he was only focused on his training. But something in her heart changed since meeting one of the female servants who was able to attract her attention.
The waitress seemed to have an undeniable charm, even the soft and charming voice of the beautiful maid was still often her sleeping flower. In fact, Yang Ni had never once felt this kind of thing before.
The weirdness he felt made Yang Ni look for the maid, but like a gust of wind the figures he wanted to meet were never seen again.
Yang Ni looked to and fro, asking the servants in this place, including asking the Emperor, his own grandfather. Unfortunately until now, the waiter had never found himself.
Honestly, he was eager to meet. He made every effort to look back at the maid. But what happened was as if the servant was swallowed by the earth.
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