Douluo Continent: The Ice Dragon King Martial Soul, Ma Xiaotao is Addicted

"No...no...I just wanted to ask you a question..."

Meng Hongchen mustered her courage and said.

"Oh, what's the problem?"

Ye Chen's tone carried a hint of curiosity.

Meng Hongchen took a deep breath, closed her eyes, and mustered all the courage she had in her life to ask, "Ye Chen... do you... do you have a girl you like...?"

After asking that question, she felt as if all her strength had been drained away.

She covered her mouth tightly, afraid to breathe, and pricked up her ears, waiting for the answer, as if time itself had frozen.

There was a few seconds of silence on the other end of the soul tool.

Those few seconds felt like an eternity to Meng Hongchen, like being fried in a pan of oil.

Then, she clearly heard Ye Chen's reply, a single word, yet crystal clear, like a thunderclap exploding in her ears:

"Have."

"Well……"

Meng Hongchen instantly covered her mouth, letting out a suppressed sob.

Tears streamed down her face like beads from a broken string, bursting forth without warning and overflowing instantly.

She felt as if her heart had been gripped tightly by an invisible hand and then crushed; the intense pain made it almost impossible for her to breathe.

As expected... as expected...

My brother is right...

He has someone he likes...

He really does have someone he likes...

Then who do you think you are?
What did that kiss mean?
What does all this contact over the past few days mean? Am I just teasing her?

Overwhelmed by immense grief and despair, like a cold tide, she was instantly engulfed.

She curled up like a wounded little animal, her shoulders trembling violently as she wept silently, but her hands were tightly clutching the Wanxiang Communicator.

After sobbing for a long time, she finally managed to find a little bit of voice, her words broken and nasal, punctuated by uncontrollable sobs: "Then... I'm sorry... I disturbed you... um..."

After stammering for most of the day, all that remained were broken, choked sobs.

Her world turned completely dark at that moment.

Just as she was feeling utterly hopeless and preparing to cut off the communication to lick her wounds alone, Ye Chen's voice came through the soul tool again.

"No? Why don't you ask me who I like?"

Ye Chen's voice came again, tinged with a hint of helplessness.

Meng Hongchen's crying stopped abruptly.

She was stunned, her mind went blank, as if she hadn't understood what Ye Chen was saying.

The heart that had just shattered seemed to be forcibly pressed back into the chest by a strange force, stopping its fall.

She blinked blankly, her eyes blurred with tears, glistening teardrops still clinging to her long eyelashes.

Before Meng Hongchen could ask, Ye Chen spoke up, "Is it possible that the silly girl I like is you...?"

Ye Chen's tone was gentle and indulgent.

He also noticed that Meng Hongchen's emotions seemed a bit off, so he dared not tease her anymore, lest she lose her composure.

After all, they had already kissed, so Ye Chen was bound to take full responsibility.

One more is not too much, one less is not too much.

"Really...really!"

Meng Hongchen felt as if a dazzling firework had exploded in her mind.

All the sadness, suspicion, and fear were shattered at this moment, replaced by a surging ecstasy and happiness like a tsunami!
What...what did he say?
The person I like... is me?
Is it me?!
The overwhelming surprise left her completely stunned, her mind going blank.

She sat on the bed, stunned, as if in a daze. She felt dizzy and lightheaded, as if she were walking on clouds, and everything around her seemed unreal.

"of course it's true."

Ye Chen's voice was tinged with laughter and a hint of obvious doting, "Why would I lie to you about something like this?"

"me……"

Overwhelmed with happiness, Meng Hongchen was so excited that she was incoherent and didn't know what to say. She felt her cheeks burning hot, and her blood was boiling.

She held the communication device as if it were the most precious treasure in the world, repeatedly savoring Ye Chen's words. "Ye Chen..."

Meng Hongchen murmured Ye Chen's name, her voice soft and sweet, with a strong nasal tone and an overwhelming sweetness.

She felt like she was dreaming, a beautiful dream that she didn't want to wake up from.

"fool."

Ye Chen's voice was tinged with laughter, "You were crying so hard just now, and now you're so happy."

"I...I thought..."

Meng Hongchen sniffed a little embarrassedly and whispered a defense, "I thought you liked someone else... It's all my stinky brother's fault, he deliberately stirred things up with me..."

Ye Chen didn't continue the topic, but instead asked, "Are you free now? I'd like to come see you."

"Ah! Now... No, the place I live in is heavily guarded. Even a Title Douluo could sneak in. I'll find a chance to come see you tomorrow."

Meng Hongchen quickly replied.

Although Shrek Academy forbids violence, if Ye Chen were to barge into their territory, even if he were killed, no one could say anything.

After all, although this place is rented, it is still private property.

She didn't want Ye Chen to take any risks for her sake.

"Don't worry, I have a way. Open the door."

Ye Chen's voice was confident and composed. After speaking, he immediately disconnected the connection.

Ye Chen had already used the Eye of Heaven and Earth to investigate and found that there were not many alarming soul guides.

Moreover, Jing Hongchen is nowhere to be found at the moment, he is not at home, this is the perfect opportunity!
Of course, Ye Chen wouldn't be afraid even if Jing Hongchen were at home, as his mental power could shield him from all auras and sounds.

Even if someone notices something amiss, he can escape instantly before Jing Hongchen arrives.

"what?"

Meng Hongchen was stunned when she heard Ye Chen's nonsensical words.

However, before she could react, there was a knock on the door.

“Block, block, block…”

"who!"

At the entrance of Meng Hongchen, he subconsciously asked a question.

However, after asking the question, her heart started racing uncontrollably, and a feeling of surprise exploded in her mind.

"not……"

Just as Meng Hongchen thought of this, a familiar voice came from outside: "Little Meng, it's me."

"Ah!! Ye Chen, it really is you!!"

Meng Hongchen exclaimed in surprise and quickly slid off the bed. Without even putting on her slippers, she rushed to the door and opened it.

"Click~"

The door opens.

Standing at the door was Ye Chen!

"Ye Chen, what brings you here!"

Without hesitation, Meng Hongchen pounced on Ye Chen and kissed him hard on the cheek.

After all, Ye Chen had just confessed his feelings, so she naturally had to take the initiative and seize the opportunity; she absolutely couldn't let Ye Chen get away.

"I was worried about you, so I came to see you."

Ye Chen smiled and pinched Meng Hongchen's cheek, where tear stains still remained.

It's obvious that she had just cried.

"Quick...come in quickly, or it won't be good if my brother finds out." Meng Hongchen seemed to have thought of something and hurriedly pulled Ye Chen into the room.

"Click~"

After the door closed, Meng Hongchen finally breathed a sigh of relief.

She turned to look at Ye Chen, her eyes filled with curiosity, and asked, "Brother Ye Chen, how did you get here? Do you live nearby too...? No, if you lived nearby, you couldn't have gotten here so quickly..."

Meng Hongchen regained some of her senses and realized that something was amiss.

(End of this chapter)